March 27, 2012 by Eugene Heathman

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LeAnn Rimes at the Inn of the Mountain Gods

Known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eight-year-old champion on Star Search, Rimes made her breakthrough into country music in 1996 with her breakthrough #1 album “Blue”. Since her debut, Rimes has won two Grammys in addition to many major industry awards. In addition, she has released ten studio albums and four compilation albums. 575464-7777, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25.

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Miss Ruidoso Pageant

Miss Ruidoso is a part of the Miss America system of pageants, and supports their main sponsor, “Children’s Miracle Network”, which helps children in need. Come support our candidates, each vying for a chance at gaining experience in poise, stage presence, confi dence plus the opportunity for a scholarship. Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts at 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. $15 for Adults. $10 for Students, Seniors, and Military.

REO Speedwagon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods

“Formed in 1967, signed in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon has, for decades, been a confounding blend of consistency and change. Today it’s all about what it has always been - taking good care of the band’s legacy while keeping the focus on the future. That may be more important these days, Cronin believes.” Inn of the Mountain Gods, 1-800-5459011, www.innofthemountaingods.com. 8 p.m. Tickets start at $30.

Building Common Ground: Action: Dance

Dancing to build community — hosted by Common Ground of Ruidoso. People are invited to a day of joy and fellowship shared through the art of dance at the Library in the downstairs classroom. Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 575-258-3704 www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free.

Please support our school athletics. Check out the Sports Section for the lineup for all Lincoln County schools and come out and watch some baseball!

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April is Keep Ruidoso Beautiful month By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Village of Ruidoso Mayor Gus Raymond Alborn proclaimed April 2012 as “Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Month” during the regular council meeting Tuesday. The keep Ruidoso beautiful committee has recognized the important commitment to improving the village and encourages all citizens to take pride in the community by picking up litter, beautifying the village by planting trees and ﬂowers in addition to spreading the importance of volunteerism. The proclamation follows Ruidoso’s membership as a certified village with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. The organizations camEugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press paign, the Great American Volunteers working on the Peoples Garden, a community garden located at the Smokey Bear Cleanup is celebrating its Ranger District headquarters on Mechem Drive, gather at the arbor donated by the ENMU-Ru15th anniversary in 2012, idoso construction industries division during a cleanup day to prepare the garden for growing featuring more than 3 million season. volunteers participating in sustainable practices that nurture, maintain Community Gardens more than 30,000 events in and protect the health of soil, water and air Community gardens such as the more than 32,000 communities nationwide. by providing a beautiful place in the comThe village has appointed a keep Ruidoso Peoples Garden at the U.S. Forest Service beautiful committee tasked with engaging Smokey Bear Ranger District headquarters munity to gather, learn, share and enjoy. Master Gardener Roger Allen, forest serthe community in taking pride in its natural are just one way to celebrate involvement vice employees, volunteers from the New resources, its neighborhoods while seekin the campaign. The Peoples Garden Mexico Alliance for Children, EcoSering to protect and improve the community grows fresh fruits and vegetables for those vants, Team Apple Corps, and other memthrough the action of citizens, schools, gov- in need and native trees, shrubs and ﬂowsee Ruidoso, pg 5 ernment and businesses working together. ers for wildlife. The project demonstrates

Fix your flapper campaign encourages conservation By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ruidoso’s water supply could be headed down the toilet. Up to 200 gallons of water a day can leak from one faulty ﬂapper, according to Randall Camp, Village of Ruidoso Utilities Director. With 70 percent of Ruidoso homeowners receiving utility bills in another zipcode, Camp knows there are potentially thousands of gallons of water daily which are wasted without owners knowing of a problem. Unoccupied homes without exterior water shut-off valves, in addition to being non-compliant with existing village ordinances, add to the problem when detected leakage cannot be quickly stopped.

Permanent residents may be unaware of leakage issues, both in their household toilets and faucets. “If ‘jiggle the handle’ is a standard phrase in your house, you have faulty ﬂappers,” says Camp. A leaky faucet with a steady stream which measures a diameter of just one sixteenth of an inch can waste in excess of 600 gallons in a 24 hour period, according to information produced by the village Utilities Department. The Utilities Department and the Village of Ruidoso are partnering with “Fix your Flapper.” Residents, when paying utility bills will receive free leak-detector tablets which, when placed in toilet tanks, will show if leakage is occurring. Tablets are now available at the village’s utility payment desk, and resi-

dents may request enough tablets to diagnose each toilet. Simple directions are available in both English and Spanish. “Leaky toilets and faucets are thieves of money and water,” says Camp. “Even if a plumber is used, the cost to fix a leak will usually pay for itself in a year.” With the village using up to 2 million gallons of water daily, Camp is a champion of water conservation methods and wants citizens to be informed. When Camp presented the new campaign to the village council March 13, Councilor Stoddard remarked, “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand the leaky pipe concept.” The village, geographically, is considered high desert and extended drought condisee CAMPAiGN, pg 5

MTD Media expands staff, capitalizes on regional marketplace By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com MTD Media, a multi-media company based in Ruidoso announced the growth of their workforce in a move which capitalizes upon the emerging multi-media marketplace in central and southeastern New Mexico. MTD Media is the owner of the Ruidoso Free Press newspaper and five radio stations; AM1490 KRUI- News- Talk and Tourism; Real Country W-105FM, KIDX Classic Rock 101.5FM; The Mix 96.7FM and The Nerve 107.1FM, broadcasting in Lincoln, Otero, Eddy and Chaves counties.

Mohr named Advertising Director

Marianne Mohr has been promoted to the position of advertising director for MTD Media. Mohr has been with the company as part of the sales team in Ruidoso but will now serve in a regional capacity as MTD capitalizes on market share and growth opportunities throughout central and southeastern New Mexico. MTD Media General manager, Lisa Morales said, “I’m pleased to find an accomplished Advertising Director with a track record of endurance and business savvy. Mohr is innovative and creative,

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Community Calendar

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.

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 volunteer 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.

Vietnam chapter

Dynamic design

The Lincoln-Otero Chapter of Vietnam Veterans of America meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion building, corner of Highway 70 and Spring Road just east of the Ruidoso Downs Police Department. Paul Baca, County Assessor, will be there to walk us through applications for new veterans property tax exemptions. Also, State President Greg Neal will be our guest. Nominations for all new officers will be discussed. For more information contact Vic Currier by email at rvcurrier@ gmail.com or phone at (575) 802-5293.

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.

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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.

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

Zoning public hearing The Alto Zoning Commission is hosting a public hearing Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Sierra and Stag rooms at Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club. The meeting will address the non-owner use of property in the Alto Lakes club and pertains to any nonowner use, not just nightly rentals.

Theater auditions The Lincoln County Community Theater is holding open auditions for the upcoming summer plays “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” by Joao Bethencourt, and “Harvey,” by Mary Chase. The auditions will be April 2-3 from 6-9 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso, room 119.

Low-cost yoga

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

open meeting and beginners and young peoples’ big book study Fridays at 7 p.m.

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.

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 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 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

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 257-4160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org

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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. 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.

a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575512-7077. 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. The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Cree Meadows Country Club. 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.

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. Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesday’s from 2-3 p.m. at Sweet Charity, 26156 Highway 70. The group offers support, resource referral and information about children’s issues and problems. There is no cost and bilingual services are available. If you have questions, please call the nest at 378-6378.

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

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.

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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.

Democratic meet The April meeting of the Democratic Party of Lincoln County will be April 5 at 6 p.m. at K Bob’s, 157 Highway 70 in Ruidoso. Those who wish to eat before the meeting can come between 5 and 5:45 p.m. and order from the menu. The program will be a talk by county lawyer Gary Mitchell, title “We know, but do they?” All interested are welcome.

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

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Candidates announced for local primary election 2012 Primary Election • June 5, 2012 • Declarations of candidacy & ballot positions

County Commission District 1 1. Karyl L Williams (R) PO Box 1707 Capitan, NM 88316 575-354-5300 575-808-9776 karyl@karylwilliams.com 2.

Preston Stone (R) PO Box 484 Capitan, NM 88316 575-354-2356 575-808-0729 preston.stone@hotmail.com

County Commission District 3 1. Anthony W McKee (R) 104 Chiracahua Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-937-0930 a.tony.mckee@gmail.com 2.

Dallas Draper (R) 113 Alpine Village Rd Ruidoso, NM 88345 575-258-1975 575-336-7711 dash3d@hotmail.com Vic Currier (R)

Help us conserve water Village of Ruidoso

Ruidoso is actively managing its limited water supply to insure that there is enough for everyone now and in the future. You can help. • If you have an older toilet, fill a 2 liter soda bottle with water or sand and put it in the corner of the toilet tank. Or consider replacing the toilet with a new, more efficient model. The new ones do work. • If the toilet flap valve in the tank is several years old, it is probably not sealing completely and allowing water to trickle into the toilet between flushes. This is due to the fact that our water is hard and deposits can build up on the flap valve or the flap valve can become stiff. You can test the valve by putting some food coloring in the tank and seeing if the toilet bowl turns color without flushing. It is amazing how much water can be lost with a small leak. Replace the valve. • Avoid using the toilet as a wastebasket. • If your shower heads are old, replace them with new low flow models. • Take shorter showers or shower with a friend. • Make sure your faucets have low flow aerators and aren’t leaking, even a little bit. Don’t forget to check the outside faucets for leaks. • Check your hot water lines to make sure they are insulated. This will reduce the time it takes to get hot water to a faucet that is far from the water heater. Another option is to install a return water line with a pump that circulates hot water continuously so it is immediately available when the faucet is turned on. • Don’t let the water run while you’re brushing your teeth or shaving. Consider buying an electric shaver. • Put a bottle of water in the refrigerator to get cold rather than letting the faucet run until the water is cold when you want a drink. Or make and use ice cubes. If you buy bottled water, make sure it comes from someplace else. Or drink beer. • Install rain barrels on your downspouts to catch rainwater to use to water your plants. They will grow better with soft rainwater rather than our hard groundwater. • When it’s time to buy a new washing machine, consider a front loading model. They aren’t cheap but they save impressive amounts of water, as much as 35 percent of your total water use. They also don’t use as much detergent per load so you save money. • When washing clothes or dishes, try to wash a full load and use the proper type and amount of detergent. • If you have a lawn sprinkler system, don’t use it. Consider replacing your grass with low water use landscaping. You’ll have more time and money to do fun things when you don’t have to mow your lawn. Together we can insure that we have enough water for now and the future. Thank you for your help.

Natural disaster survival in Ruidoso, Call Me By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Ruidoso and Lincoln County face the three F’s year round. While hurricanes and tornadoes seem to plague other parts of the country, fire, ﬂood and freeze can affect county residents throughout the year according to M. Sean Parker, Deputy Manager for the Village of Ruidoso. Preparing for disaster response is a matter of planning ahead, according to information presented from Lincoln National Forest Service and the Village of Ruidoso. Plans include knowing evacuation routes, preparing what to take, being aware of available shelters nearby, and planning emergency transportation. Most important is registering for Emergency 911. “Ruidoso, Call Me” campaign emphasizes resident’s participation in E911. “You are not on E911 until you go to the website and sign up,” says Parker who states the procedure is simple. The website: ruidoso.onthealert.com accesses the registration form. Those without computer access may use public computers located at the Public Library or Senior Center, or may complete a form available at the Village Hall and main police and fire departments. Forest information reports E911 allows the village’s police and fire, as well as other emergency and utility services to send emergency notifications to phone numbers listed when one signs up. The

speed at which messages can be delivered through E911 may give residents enough time to follow evacuation and emergency plans to ensure safety for everyone. In addition to E911, residents are encouraged to develop an escape route with family members prior to any emergency. Knowing evacuation routes and where to meet if separated can save lives. When a plan is practiced prior to an actual emergency, studies prove participants seem to remain calmer when the need arises to implement plans. According to information secured through a Lincoln National Forest publication, the following items are recommended to have on hand ready to take when evacuation is eminent: Important papers and valuables, driver’s license/ID cards, medications, prescription glasses and dentures, personal hygiene items in travel size, blankets or sleeping bags, coats, special dietary items if needed, baby food and diapers if needed, checkbook, credit cards and cash. Information also suggests homeowners plan a method to transport those with special needs, family pets, and be aware of school evacuation plans if school children are a part of the family. Throughout the year, local radio stations such as KRUI 1490 AM, MIX 96.7 FM, Real Country W105 FM and KIDX 101.5 FM and other area radio stations will carry emergency messages regarding evacuation and emergency alerts.

Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-5045 575-430-3848

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County Assessor 1. Paul F Baca (R) Incumbent PO Box 852 Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-2881 575-973-4668 paul@lincolncountynm.net County Sheriff 1. Minerva J Davalos (R) PO Box 896 Capitan, NM 88316 575-354-0711 575-937-8523 davalos31@hotmail.com 2.

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County Probate Judge 1. Stirling T Spencer (R) Incumbent PO Box 36 Carrizozo, NM 88301 575-648-2814 575-648-0341 barwrh@tularosa.net 2.

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Letters to the Editor Response to Gary Mitchell on drug testing

To the Editor, Prominent attorney Gary Mitchell recently lent his not inconsiderable political heft to advocate on behalf of welfare and unemployment recipients with regard to the issue of random drug testing. Mitchell went so far as to say that such testing is unconstitutional, an intrusion into the private lives of those who are down and out. Mitchell couldn’t be more wrong under existing law and accepted federal policies. According to Mitchell, we shouldn’t question whether society’s well-intentioned efforts at providing for those who are temporarily in need, may be getting gamed by a not insignificant percentage of that population. Truth is, there is a significant segment of contemporary society who view the rest of us as nothing more than go-along to get-along, compliant suckers who are willing to provide them with the means to support their drug habits. Sorry, Gary, but I’m not buying that lame liberal argument that all the ills of the world are society’s fault and therefore we must all guiltily participate, even if at arm’s reach, in some of society’s worst behaviors with our financial support. No doubt there are thousands, if not millions, of Americans out there who are unemployed and need our support. Fine. I’m willing to help those unfortunates through my taxes and perhaps even through personal charity. What I am not willing to support is my tax dollars going to support someone’s recreational drug use while they lay back and think about, maybe, sometime, who knows, going out to look for a job. As for your constitutional argument, counselor, if it’s unconstitutional to randomly drug check welfare and unemployment recipients, then how is it constitutional to make that a requirement of those who serve in our armed forces? Or countless other federal agencies? Or our first responders: our police and our firemen? Private industry in America requires employees to be drug free and yet you, an advanced student of the law, say that we,

who pay the bill for welfare and unemployment recipients, can’t expect the same level of responsibility from those to whom we hand our hard-earned tax dollars? Unconstitutional? Are you really sure you want to open that Pandora’s Box, counselor? One of the great tragedies of contemporary society is the free and unobligated manner in which you, Mr. Mitchell, and others of your too-forgiving liberal ilk, would reward unaccountability, irresponsibility and outright criminality. And please, don’t trot out the argument that military and federal employees are volunteers. Has anyone ever been coerced into accepting welfare or unemployment? Russ Vaughn Ruidoso

Changing times, same U.S. Constitution

To the Editor, Thomas Jefferson warned that the U.S. Constitution must not be interpreted the way that individuals and groups want to interpret it; the U.S. Constitution must be interpreted the way that our founding fathers meant for it to be interpreted. Unfortunately, our politicians, judges and the ACLU haven’t heeded Jefferson’s warning. Keep in mind that the Bill of Rights, excluding a portion of the tenth amendment, pertains to the relationship between the government and the people; not to the relationships between the people solely within the private sector. For example, our freedom of speech is limited to the remarks that we make regarding our governments. I can freely say anything that I want to about my governmental leaders; however, I can’t publicly make false, derogatory remarks about my fellow, private citizens. Additionally, speech that is solely within the private sector isn’t constitutionally protected speech. To keep up with the changing times, our founding fathers intended for the U.S. Constitution to be changed through constitutional amendments; not through laws, executive orders and judicial inter-

pretations. The U.S. Constitution is being destroyed by the actions of our politicians, judges and the ACLU and by the inactions of the silent majority. President Richard Nixon coined the phrase, “the silent majority.” He said that unlike the vocal minority, the silent majority supported his actions, including his handling of the Vietnam War. The members of the silent majority may not have supported all of President Nixon’s actions, but they silently condoned them. In our representative democracy (republic), an informed and a vocal electorate are crucial. America is slowly heading towards Hell and she will eventually arrive at her destination, unless the members of the silent majority break their silence. Parents, what type of future do you want for our nation and your children? Merely wishing won’t do. Franklin L. Boren Tinnie

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To the Editor, The civility ship in American culture began taking on water decades ago, most

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precipitously in the 1960’s when the full frontal assault on culture and values was seeded on college campuses and eventually came to take root in the society at large. We have graduated to the kind of culture where entire generations think it’s funny to gross you out with filthy song lyrics as you’re sitting at a red light, to where much of the product of Hollywood filmmakers revolves around dumping maximum carnage, violence and sex into a movie in order to titillate adolescent audiences, to where television personalities attract and keep audiences through their outrageousness. The civility ship has sailed. You don’t establish or even renew civility in a culture by getting people to sign pledges on paper. The task at hand is far deeper; it would involve a massive restoration of standards and values that, we, as a culture, seem to have willingly tossed out the window. Rush Limbaugh is far more a teacher and purveyor of civility than he is a bully. He’s actually one of the few we have left. Virginia Thompson Alto

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Spring Cleaning: Just say no! It’s time… or so the the bad luck and miscalendar says. Millions fortune which may have of us are enslaved. As accumulated throughout I look at yet another the previous year. Then spring season upon (and I can go along with me, Nancy Reagan this part) they refrain becomes my heroine. I from sweeping and know it dates me. But cleaning right after the I was around when she new year begins to keep coined the phrase and all the good fortune I’ve shamelessly used which may have settled it in all sorts of situaduring the start of the tions other than Nancy’s fresh year. original push. For the second part Last week’s blizzard of this Chinese custom I Sue Hutchison notwithstanding, Spring say, “Just say yes!” suehutch@valornet.com is finally here. Which There’s one more means, for many of us, a hideously long that I’ll throw in. It seems like biology and tedious chore is pressured upon may play a part in our desire to clean us. By the media. By an older generabecause sunlight becomes increasingly tion. By manufacturers who insist their stronger, melatonin isn’t produced as products far outshine any others and we much, and we seem to awaken from need to purchase theirs. our winter “slumber.” It’s then we noTwo words: spring cleaning. tice how much of a mess we accumuI Googled it. One can Google lated during our winter hibernation. anything to find out any fact about There are some who clean because any issue. I wanted to know how this they love the result. Some clean betime of the year became both desired cause they feel they must. Some clean and dreaded at the same time. My toes because they’re told to. I clean because crave being naked. My skin begs for a I’m bothered. I found myself, one time, tan. Yet my house demands a stem to scrubbing the inside of my fireplace stern cleaning and I, like Nancy Reabox. I realized at that moment I needed gan want to shout, “Just say no!” therapy. Perhaps a 12-step program. Some say this cleaning craze dates “Hi, my name is Sue and it’s been 14 back to the Jewish celebration of Passminutes since I cleaned anything.” over. Part of this annual tradition reIf you’re a spring cleaner, more quires a thorough scouring of the home power to you. Do you rent out? to remove any and everything made Life is short. I think this spring, with yeast. Even yeasted crumbs are I’m going to answer nature’s call, bare considered an affront. Since Passover my toes and any other part I can get comes around April, many consider this away with, head outside and enjoy custom as the origin of spring cleaning. these glorious mountain days. The dust And all my Jewish readers right and grime will be there when I come about now are screaming, “Don’t home, and I can attack them when the blame this one on me, shvester! summer blizzard arrives. (Google it…)” There are times I just love the word There’s another cultural possibilno. ity as to the origin of this custom. In anticipation of the Chinese New Sue Hutchison can be found walking Year, one can find traditional Chinese the Links trail in her shorts, tank top housekeepers sweeping their ﬂoors and and Teva’s, and reached at suehutch@ cleaning their homes to get rid of all valornet.com. RUIDOSO from pg. 1 bers of the community spent Saturday preparing the garden for the upcoming growing season by screening and spreading finished compost, plowing the garden into plots, constructing interpretive signs and resetting the irrigation system. The Construction division class from ENMU-Ruidoso constructed and donated an arbor for the garden.

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According the National Association of Realtors; the market shows that homeowners are more interested in smart growth living than ever before. A recent publication distributed nationwide called On Common Ground studied walkability and smart

growth living and found more and more home buyers want to live where they can park their cars and use their feet. Dan Burden, founder of Walkable Communities, a non-profit organization that promotes walkability said, “The trend isn’t just significant, it’s mind-boggling. A recent study released by CEOs for Cities, a national network of public and private urban leaders analyzed home sales in 15 markets nationwide. In 13 of those markets, there was a direct connection between home values and higher walkability ratings. Going from the average level of walkability to the 75th percentile raised the value of the median house by between $4,000 and

approximately $34,000, depending on the market. The study used Walk Score, a web site that calculates the walkability of any address in the country based on the proximity to the closest amenities such as; stores, parks, and restaurants. A statement released by the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation states; “When the RVEDC fields requests for commercial enterprise and inquiries private individuals interested in relocating to the area, quality of life issues for their families are an important criteria in the decision making process. The combination of utility infrastructure, school systems, healthcare and quality of life make or break the deal.”

STAFF from pg. 1 Rodriguez has lived in Ruidoso for 17 out of his 18 years. He enjoys almost everything there is to enjoy here in this beautiful mountain country. “I have gone from preschool to high school graduation in Ruidoso and now attending ENMU-R for two years where I plan on attending NMSU for the following six years in aerospace engineering. I love the new job and I am looking forward to meeting the great business owners here in this amazing town,” Rodriguez said. Rodriguez brings a youthful and energetic ambition to the MTD Media sales force. MTD General Manager, Lisa Morales said, “Jacob’s eagerness for success and desire for knowledge is just the right mix for a sales consultant new to the business. He is attentive to his clients and works hard to find the right media mix customized to each business. It is a pleasure to work with Jacob while observing his progress.”

Hutchison joins RFP reporting staff

Sue Hutchison began as a freelance reporter for the Ruidoso Free Press in early December and has been promoted to the full-time RFP reporting staff. “Sue brings an exceptional can-do approach to

covering quality news events and feature profiles of the people in Lincoln County. Her tenacious ambition and talented reporting make Sue a valuable part of our team,” said Eugene Heathman, managing editor for the Ruidoso Free Press. Hutchison, a California native, has been writing all her life. And she’s finally getting paid for it. She’s also an EMT, instructor for the American Red Cross, and operates a free clinic. “Spare time is a distant memory, but an all-time favorite activity used to be laying on a southern California beach, listening to the waves and about 15 radio stations all at once, and smelling cocoa butter everywhere,” Hutchison said. Hutchison looks at life through the eyes of irreverent humor. Stating there’s just too much sensationalism in journalism these days, Hutchison tries to write realistically, honestly and with a good natured smile. MTD Media General Manager, Lisa Morales said, “Sue set off as a freelancer and progressed into a reporter. Her resourcefulness and thoroughness is apparent in her work. As most of our readers, I find myself awaiting each column she skillfully crafts, to ready how she depicts everyday life in our fine County. “Her column in the Free Press is a joy to write and she hopes readers enjoy her work.”

Spurs donate hunts to wounded vets

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The Lincoln County Spurs National Wild Turkey Federation chapter donated two fully guided turkey hunts to veterans James Sorenson and Justin Butt pictured with Lincoln County Spurs President James Herrera of Ruidoso. The hunts were donated by Vietnam veteran George Mayers owner of The Ridge Hunting Preserve and awarded to the servicemen in appreciation for the sacrifices made for their country during the annual banquet and fundraiser held Saturday at the Ruidoso Convention Center. The chapter raised approximately $55,000 for habitat conservation and youth, women and disabled hunting programs. CAMPAIGN from pg. 1 tions concern Camp, along with village officials. “In a responsible way, we’re fiscally trying to get the word out in a sound manner about how important water conservation is,” states Village Deputy Manager, Sean Parker who is working closely with the Utilities Department in an effort to present a unified conservation package to citizens. “The village has undergone a turnaround in public image and we’re going to be transparent, goal oriented, and informational; we’ll give our citizens a reason to be proud of the village,” says Parker. He and Camp, along with Village Manager, Debi Lee are at work to improve communication with Ruidoso residents on matters of conservation and safety. Village Ace Hardware, 2815 Sudderth, apprised of the “Fix your Flapper”

campaign, wants to be proactive in community support. Manager Harry Noble and owner Marty Martell are offering Ruidoso residents a 20 percent discount of the price of a flapper when the Ruidoso Free Press or “Fix your Flapper” is mentioned. Ace sells silicone flappers which are best, Camp states, when dealing with deposits formed by minerals contained in Ruidoso’s water. Camp suggests three conservationminded steps for citizens to follow: 1. Fix your flapper 2. Fix leaky faucets 3. Make sure home has an exterior water shut off valve, especially if it is a second or seasonal residence. Visit the Ruidoso Free Press website for detailed water conservation suggestions.

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Ban on private transfer fee a big win for home buyers By Robert Freedman REALTOR® Magazine Efforts by NAR and others to curtail private transfer fees got a big boost yesterday with publication of a final rule by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) prohibiting the fees on mortgages handled by Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks. FHA already bans the fees. The fees are encumbrances placed on mortgages by the property developer to generate fees every time the property is sold. The fees range in amounts, but in some cases they’re as high as 1 percent of the mortgage amount and are often in effect for as long as 99 years. Traditionally, the fees are used to cover expenses

related to property improvements such as a community center, which is available as a benefit to all the property owners in a development. In recent years, however, there have been efforts to impose the fees for the sole purpose of generating income to the developers — and in some cases, investors — through the creation of securities collateralized by the fee income, without reinvestment of the proceeds into the property. NAR several years ago launched a program to assist state associations of REALTORS® to fight the fees. Today, almost 40 states ban them. The former FHFA rule, in conjunction with the ban by FHA, builds on these state bans by ensuring the fees aren’t imposed on any loans with government involvement in all 50 states. “NAR has long been vocal in its opposition to

The path to U.S. citizenship

By Susie Morss Literacy Coordinator and ABE Assistant Director ENMU-Ruidoso Adult Basic Education is adding a new class to its roster. Starting on March 29 and continuing for ten Thursdays through May 31, a Citizenship Class will be offered. The class runs from 6-8 p.m. and will be taught in Room 12 at the ENMU-Ruidoso White Mountain Annex building. The class will help students prepare for the naturalization interview and study for the English and civics exams. The instructor, Magdalena O’Campo, has many years experience teaching both citizenship and English as a Second Language in California before moving to Ruidoso. Students will receive a free study guide which is also the curriculum and workbook for the class. Students should already speak and understand English fairly competently. This 10-week class is designed for people who have permanent residence status, have made the decision to become naturalized citizens, and are ready to complete or have recently completed their naturalization paperwork. For immigrants, the decision to become a United States citizen is challenging one. Examining the benefits and responsibilities of citizenship is one way to evaluate if becoming a naturalized citizen is right for you. People born in the U.S. take many of these opportunities for granted. But immigrants often place a high value on these privileges. Voting is one of the major benefits. Only U.S. citizens can vote in federal and in most state elections. Another CARRIZOZO, NM

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By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com A recent visit to Santa Fe by Ruidoso Mayor Ray Alborn proved frustrating, as he reported at the Village of Ruidoso council meeting. Living in one of the most firedangerous areas in the state, the mayor hoped to sway the NM Legislature to allow municipalities freedom in determining bans on fireworks when weather conditions warranted, but was unsuccessful. Citing wildfire prognostications, Alborn noted that the coming fire season may be the worst in recent history. Lobbyists for the firework industry did not side with the mayor, declaring manufacturers hadn’t been allowed a sales stand in Lincoln County for more than 10 years. “The lobby for fireworks is very strong,” Alborn stated. “Sometimes the government doesn’t do things well,” noted Alborn. Village attorney Daniel Bryant added the village has the right to ban the use of several types of fireworks, including those which may cause greater risk for igniting wildfire, which is Lincoln County’s number one possible natural disaster. Bans have start and end dates with restrictions on duration. Due to Lincoln County’s forest fuel capacity, Acting Chief Harlan Vincent said a forest fire could “bring this place to our knees in four hours.” The White fire scorched more than

10,000 acres in approximately four hours. “If we have a fire in the Grindstone area with our winds and without a good knockdown and quick response, we’re in serious trouble. The Swallow fire was stopped in its tracks quickly. Unfortunately, nine houses were lost, but it could have been over 150.” During Lincoln County’s fire season, (which, according to Vincent, has already begun) residents will see Vincent and the Ruidoso Fire department patrolling the streets of town regularly, watching for smoke. When the Fire Season Outlook indicates extreme conditions, outside cigarette smoking will be prohibited. “One spark, fueled by high winds and landing in the right place can bring our town down,” says Vincent. Municipal Fourth of July firework displays will still be considered, depending on current restrictions come July. Councilmember Ron Hardeman noted the issue of fire safety and tourism, stating most Ruidoso visitors don’t understand the gravity of fire season and the village. “It behooves everyone in Lincoln County to support (the fireworks ban) in the next season.” “Are we hard chargers? Absolutely!” says Vincent. “I trust and have complete confidence in all our Lincoln County firefighters.” Alborn and the village Council asked for the community’s support during what is predicted to be a challenging fire season.

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private transfer fees,” NAR President Moe Veissi said in a statement yesterday. “There is virtually no oversight on where or how fee proceeds can be spent, how long a private transfer fee may be imposed, or how the fees should be disclosed to home buyers — and this often places an inappropriate drag on the transfer of property.” The FHFA ban doesn’t apply to the traditional uses of the fees, in which the proceeds are reinvested in the property for the benefit of owners, or go to tax-exempt organizations or home owners associations or cooperatives. The ban kicks in for covenants created on or after Feb. 8, 2011, the date FHFA published its proposed rule on the ban. Covenants created before that date are grandfathered in, so the fees would be allowed. There are some other exemptions to the ban.

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Camp Sierra Blanca considers reopening

Edna Reyes-Wilson, the deputy secretary for Children, Youth and Families, and Michelle George, the Associate Deputy Director of Juvenile Justice Services for CYFD, have asked Angie Schneider-Cook to organize a meeting to discuss the reopening of Camp Sierra Blanca. “It is my understanding that at this point there are no definite plans as to what type of facility it will be; what gender it will be open to,” Cook said. The meeting will impact these decisions. The CYFD has asked Cook to schedule the meeting as soon as possible. The meeting will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 29 in Carrizozo. Cook can be reached at her office, 258-2202, or mobile, 937-2937, for questions and meeting place.

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Excerpted from “The New Corporate Entrepreneur” by Marianne Mohr 1 of 5 Rule One: The only security you have is in yourself and in your abilities. This plain and simple starting rule says something very big, especially in our economic times. Don’t count on the world to be “fair”. Perhaps that career you worked hard to build, or education in which you invested just went up in smoke. Perhaps your investments or health or stocks or paper equities shriveled through no fault of your own. Now what? More and more we see that the old path which provided career and financial security and success to previous generations – is simply no longer available to you or anyone. “Gee,” you say, “well where’s the help in this?” However, there is help, but not in the way we might love to hear. Turns out there are folks who are thriving either as employers or employees – even in these times. What’s their trick? What’s the scoop? These folks have taken the responsibility to provide their own security and maximized their number one asset: their own talents. They have approached their opportunities in novel ways

but fundamentally they all “think and act like an Entrepreneur” whether as a business owner or employee. This new way of thinking, entrepreneurially - even if you are at an entry level job on the bottom rung -

means that you must first stop procrastinating or fantasizing and deal with life on life’s terms. From the workplace guidebook “Entrepreneur 101 As a result Think and Act Like an Entrepreneur” continuing tips you’ll become for improving work life at the office, company or with more realisyour customers: tic, energetic, Marianne Mohr ♦ Bring donuts Business Editor happy – and ♦ Clean your coffee mug marianne@ruidosofreepress.com a more valu♦ Send thank you notes able employee or ♦ Measure your trust in people by their consistency provider to your customers. and how they speak of others First become poised to pursue your dreams, by ♦ Frown on gossip knowing what they are. Have a plan with backups ♦ Don’t hang out with complainers so you can march forward confidently. Base your ♦ Take risks strategy on your strongest assets so you will be ♦Treat your career as your business unafraid. And most importantly: seek to add value ♦ Ask yourself often “does my service add value?” so you will have the strength of conviction behind ♦ Pick up the check even if you can’t afford it you. ♦ Don’t be known as a drinker ♦ Ask for the close more than once Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business ♦ Tell your customer or boss “I really want your consultant from Southern California and currently business and I will do what it takes to get it” Advertising Director at MTD Media. Reach her at ♦ Do what it takes. 575-937-4015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com.

All American reserved tickets go on sale April 2 By Sandi Aguilar For the Ruidoso Free Press The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack announces reserved tickets sales for Labor Day weekend beginning Monday, April 2. The ticket office and phone lines will open at 7:30 a.m. Covered seating is expected to sell out in less than two hours. The All American Futurity, the Richest Quarter Horse Race in the World™, will run on Monday, Sept. 3 with the purse at $2.4 million. In addition, the All American Derby, estimated purse at $2.3 million runs on Sunday along with several other stakes races throughout the weekend. Season ticket holders were first offered additional seating for Labor Day weekend but are limited to matching their

current number of seats. The remaining seats are available to the general public on April 2. These include premier seating and general open air seating. Melody Porter, reservations manager, anticipates people lining up at the windows at 4 in the morning for Labor Day tickets. The ticket windows open at 7:30 a.m. A portion of tickets will be held for call-ins to accommodate those not able to make it the track on Monday. The reservations office number is 575-3784140 and lines will be open at 7:30 a.m. on April 2. Single day tickets start at $8 for Saturday, $12 for Sunday and $20 for Monday. Open air seating is anticipated to be available for reservations throughout the summer. Free, standing room only is

available for visitors not able to acquire a reserved seat. The race track anticipates more than 25,000 to attend the races on Labor Day weekend. Season tickets for the Turf Club and Grandstand seating have been on sale since January and will sell out at close of season sales on March 28. The racetrack recently added an additional 13 shaded box seats to accommodate requests. Those seats were sold before they were built. General Manager Shaun Hubbard says, “We are pleased to offer more shaded seating which has been a continued request from our regulars. This is just a fraction of what we are doing in upgrades to the facility in response meeting

Leadership Lincoln Leaders of the Week Devonna James

operating two childcare centers with 37 children enrolled. Devonna James is the In 1996 my daughter Rylah Dual Credit Specialist/Advisor was born, and in 2001 my son for Student Services at ENMUDaniel was born. In 2003, I Ruidoso. Ms. James has built began college at Eastern New foundational relationships with Mexico University and Western area high school counselors, Kentucky University. In 2007 principals, and teachers. From I graduated from Western those relationships she was able Kentucky University, with a to motivate area high schools Bachelors in Child Studies with a to work toward a common minor in Family Studies. In 2007, goal of enrolling high school my son was diagnosed with type students for college courses. Ms. Devonna James J’Lane Zamora one diabetes, we had to make James has also worked closely major life changes to keep him healthy. with the Vice President of Student Learning, to New Mexico in 2009 after spending 12 I learned a lot about diabetes and how years in San Angelo. Ms. James interests high school faculty, administrators, and to care for my son. In 2008, my daughter include: running, hiking, and volunteering department chairs to help build the career Z’maury was born. In 2010, I graduated for community service events. tech programs with area high schools and with a Masters in Early Childhood and CurENMU-Ruidoso. Ms. James has implementriculum from New Mexico State University. J’Lane Zamora ed procedures for the dual credit program I have had many accomplishments My name is J’Lane Zamora. I was born that follow guidelines set by the state of June 21, 1970 in Ruidoso to Janie Reynolds. in my career. In 2009 my husband and I New Mexico. Ms. James enjoys being the were awarded Extraordinary childcare of In my young life, I lived with my grandDual Credit Specialist because she believes the year and featured on PBS on a show parents Nadine and Herman Reynolds. I education and training is the key to one’s called “Place of Our Own”. We took a trip to attended Ruidoso municipal schools till future. receive this distinguished award to Washmy senior year. I moved to Capitan where I Prior, to joining ENMU-Ruidoso, Ms. stayed with my aunt and uncle. I graduated ington DC, where we were presented this James was the Workforce Investment Act award by Harry Teague. While in Wash(WIA) Adult/Youth Program Director for the from Capitan High School in 1989. During my high school years, I worked at Sonic and ington we met President Obama. In 2010, Workforce Solutions of the Concho Valley I received the Teacher of the Year award Arby’s. in San Angelo, Texas. She supervised and from the Terri Lynn Lockhoﬀ Foundation After graduating, I went to work at monitored the Workforce Investment Act and Children’s Tylenol. Fort Stanton Hospital and Training School programs ensuring compliance with local, At the present time I live in Carrizozo state, and federal laws. Programs included: where I worked with the residents there. In and I am very involved in many organizaDislocated Worker, Trade Assistance, Adult, Fort Stanton, is where I met my wonderful tions. I have been the chairman of PlanAdditional Assistance, Out of School Youth, husband. In 1994 we opened The Rocking Horse Daycare where I cared for six children ning and Zoning, as well as the Zoning and In School Youth. Administrator. I am a Catechism teacher in my home. Since 1994 I have been the Devonna received her Bachelor of at the Santa Rita Catholic Church. I am the Business Administration from Angelo State director and owner of the Rocking Horse chairman of Carrizozo Street Fair. I am also Daycare. In 2011, we opened a new adUniversity in San Angelo, Texas and is curdition to the daycare, The Rocking Horse the Coordinator/Director of Little League rently working on her Masters. Devonna Learning Center. At the current time we are Sports in Carrizozo. is a native New Mexican but moved back

our visitors’ needs.” The racetrack does have seats available to the general public in the open air seating sections throughout the racing season in the Grandstands and Turf Club that do not require season purchase. Free admission seating is also always available and free standing-room-only applies for Labor Day weekend. Reservations are recommended for premier seating, especially on big race days. In anticipation of the hectic April 2, Melody says, “We are excited about our new equipment that will ease difficulties we’ve had in the past on our high volume ticketing.” She advises, “Seats will go fast on Monday, but we will have additional seats to accommodate everyone every day.” The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino opens for live racing on Friday, May 25 and runs most every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday through Sept. 3. Holidays and various stake races do alter the schedule and visitors or requested to call 575-378-4431 or go online to www.RaceRuidoso.com for calendar details.

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Education By Corey Bard

We are hosting a dance at the library March 31 at noon. Andrea Reed and Common Ground will take us through the moves and teach us the steps to get your groove on. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship. The event will be held at Ruidoso Public Library near the outdoor theater (weather permitting). All ages and dance levels welcome. Refreshments will be served. Introduction: Meet and greet other members of the community, discuss what participants have learned about “Building Common Ground: Community, Civility, and Compassion” Mixer: Easy game called Common Ground that allows participants to learn what they share in common with other community members. Stretch: Unity stretch to get the body feeling good and ready for some fun. Native American Friendships Dance: Learn basic rhythm and movement as well as the role of dance in Native cultures while exchanging positive energy with new and old friends. Line Dance: Learn a modern line dance to Alan Jackson’s “Good Times”. This dance is popular and may be useful at weddings, parties and community events such as the Earth Day picnic in late April. Other possible activities include discussion of the importance of dance in society and demonstration from area dancers if time permits. If a larger amount of children are present, dances may be adjusted. Event concludes with refreshments and Courtesy photo social time. Andrea Reed and her class from Common Ground perThe library form during the Military 365 street festival. The group staff and I brainwill be hosting the Dance of Fellowship starting at noon, stormed to find Saturday, March 31 at the library. resources related to dance in many ways and form. “Singing in the Rain” Gene Kelly, Donald O’Conner and Debby Reynolds take us from silent film to talkies in an American classic. www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rmCpOKtN8ME “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” In 1850 Oregon, when a backwoodsman brings a wife home to his farm, his six brothers decide that they want to get married too. Michael Jackson YouTube dance footage: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=nsdUMfeUrMs “Saturday Night Fever” John Travolta dances his nights away in the film that brought us the disco era. “Grease” showcases John Travolta and Olivia Newton John in 50’s Rydell High School. “Urban Cowboy” takes us to nights at Gilley’s country and western bar with John Travolta and Debra Winger. “Dirty Dancing” Patrick Swayze favorite: “Nobody puts baby in a corner.” The story is a coming of age drama that documents a teenage girl’s rebellion against her father by starting a relationship with a dance instructor during the family’s summer vacation in the Catskills. “Save the Last Dance for Me” A white midwestern girl moves to Chicago, where her new boyfriend is a black teen from the South Side with a rough, semi-criminal past. “FlashDance” Jennifer Beal works as a welder and dreams of dancing professionally. “Fame” A chronicle of the lives of several teenagers who attend a New York high school for students gifted in the performing arts. “Hair” is a 1979 American film adaptation of the 1968 Broadway musical of the same name about a Vietnam war draftee who meets and befriends a tribe of long-haired hippies on his way to the army induction center. “Thinking Body, Dancing Mind: Taosports for Extraordinary Performance in Athletics, Business and Life” by Al Huang Tai Chi Master and Professional Dancer Al Huang has made a career of bridging Eastern and Western cultures. “The Dancing Wu Li Masters” by Gary Zukav is a popular new age book about a mystic’s interpretations of quantum physics.

Youth of the Week Kaden Gile

Kaden Gile is a fourth grader attending white Mountain elementary. “My favorite subject is science” said Gile. “i can do projects and stuff like volcanoes.” Gile has two pets, a dog named Gracie and a cat named Manman. “i did have a tarantula named Hulk but he died,” said Gile. “My mom left him outside on our porch and the wind blew him off and Hulk broke his legs and died. i miss him a lot.” His favorite things to do are play video games, skiing, disc golf and beat boxing. “i have won in different tournaments for skiing and disc

golf. “i have my own basket at my house so i can practice” said Gile. “i play in tournaments with my dad.” “My friend Matthew Torres beat boxes too.” (Both boys give a demonstration in my oﬃce. it was a fantastic demonstration.) Ruidoso Free Press: if you could be anywhere in the world and money was not an issue where would you be and who would you be with? Gile: it would be by a walmart forever and no one would be allowed in it but my friends and i. it would be for kids with only toys and my friends david, Kyle and Matthew. They would get everything for free. Ruidoso Free Press: You wouldn’t have food? Gile: it would have food too. Pizza, sweet tea, Trix yogurt and every kind of chip in the whole wide world – even Hot Cheetos. Torres: That would be cool. For more information about “Youth of the Week” contact Lisa Morales at 575258-9922 or lisa@ruidosofreepress.com.

Mid-Year data shows stellar results for balanced literacy initiative By Kerry Gladden For the Ruidoso Free Press It is apparent from the data presented at the last Ruidoso School Board meeting that the comprehensive literacy initiative put in place by the district is working…and how! An update on the elementary reading initiative was presented by literacy coach Lois Whitmire, and the data shows that reading scores are indeed on the rise at Sierra Vista Primary. At the beginning of the school year, data showed that 34 percent of first graders were reading at the Proficient Level. As of the mid-year mark, the number of 1st graders reading at the Proficient Level had increased to 62 percent. The 2nd grade had similar results with beginning-of-the-year data showing 39 percent at the Proficient Level with an increase to 50 percent at mid-year. “These numbers are so encouraging, and we are thrilled to see this kind of growth in such a short period of time,” said Dr. Bea Harris, superintendent of schools. “These teachers can compare their journey to that of an ER doctor. Today’s physicians must learn new skills to combat some of society’s violence that comes through their doors – they can’t simply possess the same skills as they did 50 years ago. Education is the same except it is slower in response as the societal changes do not seem ‘emergency’ in nature.” Last spring, the district recruited teachers throughout the district to become members of a strategic action

team committed to the goal that the majority of students would be reading at the Proficient Level by the end of 3rd grade. The teachers who accepted this challenge have put countless hours into professional development this year to increase their instructional skills while learning how to deliver more comprehensive literacy practices to support all students. According to Whitmire: “A ‘readyto-learn’ kindergartener comes to school with solid vocabulary skills. Unfortunately, children from impoverished backgrounds tend to cross the threshold with substantially less vocabulary and hence are already at a deficit. Teachers then spend years trying to catch students up in language, and, consequently, reading. However, the teachers in this district are not disheartened by this national trend in public education, and they are focusing on what they can control by implementing Balanced Literacy, Running Records and a comprehensive phonics program.” From the time of the data collection described above, the SVP teachers have five instructional months to continue making a difference for their students. The classrooms of SVP are immersed in literacy this year with a large focus being on nonfiction science and social studies topics. “I am excited to see the next round of updates in June as there is little doubt in my mind that we will see unprecedented results from our little primary school in the mountains,” said Harris.

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This week in Lincoln County History Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society 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. March 28, 1881 Billy the Kid is transferred from Santa Fe to Mesilla to stand trial for the murder of William Brady. March 29, 1855 Lieutenant Colonel Dixon S. Miles departs Fort Fillmore with orders to establish a Fort on the Rio Bonito.

March 30, 1941 Captain Weidemann, San Francisco German Counsul, visits Fort Stanton. March 1851 Henry Stanton married Sarah Macomb at Fort Hamilton, New York. 1855 Members of Company K, 1st Dragoons (including Private Emil Fritz) inscribe their names, unit and date on a wall in Fort Stanton Cave (3/4 mile in). 1860 Burton Reese appointed post sutler at Fort Stanton. 1868 Apaches attack Nesmith’s Mill and Tularosa killing ten men and driving oﬀ 2,200 sheep. Lieutenants R. E. Whitman and P. D. Vroom pursue but fail to catch raiders. 1926 Remodeling Building No. 8 for library, X-ray and dental clinic complete. 1929 The Fort Stanton Hospital organized a baseball club - Leo Payman in charge.

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March 27, 2012

‘Did I say that!?’ “Even Napoleon had his Watergate.” — Yogi Berra

During my preaching days I made my fair share of verbal gaffes. I once introduced a missionary speaker from the Philippines as being from the ‘Philistines.’ A point of conversation among ministers will oftentimes become a hilarious confession of some embarrassing ‘slips of the tongue,’ committed from the pulpit. One pastor, during an Easter service, directed the congregation to reverently observe, ‘Ms. Brown as she lays her egg on the altar.’ We are often told that when we misspeak we are committing a ‘Freudian slip.’ Back in the day Sigmund Freud hypothesized that verbal mistakes are tantamount to revealing our own repressed thoughts and motives deeply imbedded in the unconscious. Therefore, when one makes a ‘Freudian slip’ it becomes an embarrassing commentary on our own personal passions, motives and problems. There’s a great article in the latest edition of Psychology Today entitled, Terrorized by the Tongue by Jena Pincott which speaks to this phenomenon. Pincott cites recent research on how the brain translates thoughts into words conducted by Dr. Gary Dell, a professor of linguistics and psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana. He concluded that concepts,

words, and sounds are interconnected in three networks in the brain – the semantic, lexical, and phonological – and speech arises from their interaction. He calls this interaction process ‘spreading activation’ and says that on occasion these three networks will actually trip over each other. Simply put, he believes most verbal slips are nothing more than incorrect activations in the speech network. The article went into greater detail discussing theories focusing on other possible ways the unconscious mind impacts verbal mistakes. One argument that resonated with me was that the more the conscious mind wants to suppress a thought the more likely it will be that the very thought it tries to suppress may unceremoniously roll off of the tongue. The fact is we’re all prone to verbal gaffes. It’s unavoidable. Most slip ups reveal no personal information or agenda. After all you can always use Samuel Goldwyn’s excuse, “I have been laid up with intentional ﬂu.” 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 575-257-6283.

Discover Community Education in April

ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education is offering several classes in the month of April that will be a lot of fun! On April 5 and 7 Jamie Slack will be offering a class on Illustrated Journaling. This course runs from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. “Explore the possibilities of recording your thoughts and experiences through the art of journaling and illustrating. You need not be an artist or writer to create personal journals and bring them to life with illustrations… all you need is your imagination. Join Jamie for some serious fun through journaling.” April 4 is the date for Home and Business Energy Efﬁciency. Dr. Jim Miller is offering this course to show consumers that spending some time making home or small business energy efficiency improvements can payoff in dollars in your pocket. Learn how to get a free or low-cost home or small business energy audit. Brochures, handouts and website material will be provided. Learn about eligibility for weatherization assistance programs that are available in southeast New Mexico, including Lincoln County.

This course runs from 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday, April 6 Making Movies with Windows Movie Maker will be offered from 1 - 4 p.m. The course will show how to use pre-shot video and you will be able to cut, paste, add transitions, insert titles and credits, add background sounds and get your video ready to burn onto a CD or DVD. April 7 from 9 - 11 a.m., Believe in it and You’ll See It! will be offered. If you are feeling unfulfilled, personally or professionally, come to this two-hour workshop where we will discuss goal setting and the characteristics of effective goals, tips and strategies for discovering what you want to achieve and how to make your goals a reality. Have some fun on April 7 when you attend How to Make a Kite that Really Flies (Adult Class) This class shows adults how to make several types of kites. Various types of kites are demonstrated and explained, as well as a short history of kites. After the kites are made, everyone will meet on a field and ﬂy them, weather permitting.

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The Nest: There is no Herbs to aid in healing age limit on abuse Elder abuse affects seniors across all socio-economic groups, races, cultures, mental and physical abilities and health status. Nationally, nearly two million elders are abused or neglected each year, but only one in fourteen will report the abuse. Elder abuse can take several forms. It often occurs in multiple forms inﬂicted at the same time. Financial and emotional abuses are the two most common types of elder abuse, but abuse may also include physical abuse, sexual assault and neglect. A trend on the rise is interference with the elder’s medication by either withholding the medication or overmedicating the elder. Emotional and psychological abuse can include insults and threats. It can also include treating the older person like a child and isolating him or her from their family, friends and Courtesy photo regular activities like going to Coleen Widell, executive director of HEAL church or having lunch at the and the Nest, will be a presenter at the AlSenior Center. trusa International of Ruidoso at their spring Financial abuse includes conference in April. fraud, forgery, forced money or property transfers, purchasing items with their family. The thought or threat of being sent to a nursing home is a primary the elder’s money without their knowledge, blocking them from access to their driver in why elders report abuse at a significantly reduced rate.” money like hiding their credit card or Barriers that may prevent a victim refusing to give them their check book. from coming forward include fear of losMishandling legal guardianship and ing the only family they may have and conservatorships also occurs. Who would do something this awful the threat of institutionalization. In many cases, the abuser is a family member and to a senior citizen? While the report of elderly abused by staff in nursing homes the victim is likely to keep quiet in order to save her loved one from legal trouble. is shocking, it is less common than you The Nest’s response to elder abuse would think. The majority of elder abuse is education and collaboration. “In my takes place in the home. The victim experience, many elder abuse victims knows their abuser because 66 percent are their spouses or adult children. That’s want to stay in their homes. The thought of leaving their home, even temporarright. The majority of violence against ily, is very frightening. This community elders is perpetrated by people who has resources and we can connect the claim to love them. individual to the resources they need. According to Coleen Widell, HEAL executive director, “With the numbers of If one of those places is a safe place to stay, even for just one night, we’re here,” elders increasing dramatically as Baby explains Shelter Manager Carrie Calkins. Boomers age, we are beginning to see If you suspect an adult is being new trends emerge. We know abuse of abused, exploited, or neglected, call the seniors happens mostly by their very own family members. Despite this, older New Mexico Adult Protective Services folks value their autonomy and indepen- toll free at 866-654-3219. If you have dence over personal safety. They want to questions about elder abuse or resources in Lincoln County, the Nest Hotline is stay in their homes, even if that means available 24/7 at 866-378-6378. dealing with abuse and neglect from

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March 20 Baseball Ruidoso at New Mexico Military Institute (2), ppd, snow

March 22 Baseball NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell Santa Rosa 12, Capitan 9 Softball Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter Jal 14, Ruidoso 13 Capitan 12, Carlsbad C 0

March 23 Baseball Lubbock Christian 9, Ruidoso 3 NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell Gateway Christian 5, Capitan 1 Softball Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter Loving 17, Ruidoso 0 Capitan 13, Mesilla Valley 0

March 24 Baseball Lubbock Christian 7, Ruidoso 0 Lubbock Christian 3, Ruidoso 1 NMMI Sertoma Colt Classic at Roswell Seventh Place Tularosa 17, Capitan 2 Softball Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter Championship Capitan 22, Jal 7 Seventh Place Dexter 10, Ruidoso 9

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March 26 Baseball Dora at Capitan, late Dexter at Ruidoso, late Softball Ruidoso JV at Capitan, late

March 27 Softball Alamogordo freshmen vs Mescalero, 4 p.m. Tennis Alamogordo at Ruidoso, 3 p.m.

March 29 Softball Ruidoso at Mesilla Valley (2), 3 p.m. Estancia at Capitan, 3 p.m.

March 30 Softball Capitan at Dexter (2), 4 p.m. Mescalero at Lordsburg (2), 3 p.m. Golf Ruidoso in Great 8 Invite at the Links at Sierra Blanca, 10 a.m. Tennis Ruidoso at Artesia tournament, TBA Track and field Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona in Grizzly Relays at Carrizozo, 3 p.m.

March 31 Baseball Magdalena at Capitan (2), 11 a.m. District 4-3A play at Lovington Portales vs. Lovington, 10 a.m. Ruidoso vs. Portales, Noon Ruidoso vs. Lovington, 2 p.m. Tennis Ruidoso in Artesia tournament, TBA Track and field Ruidoso in Ron Singleton Invite at Carlsbad, TBA Mescalero in Mountain Top Relays at Cloudcroft, 9 a.m.

Wambli Little Spotted Horse Member Ruidoso track and ﬁeld team In reality, this should be Warriors of the week, as Wambli was a part of the 1,600-meter relay team – including Luis Leyva, Parker Johnson and Chris Estrada – that qualified for the state meet at Valencia last weekend.

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Capitan wins Callaway title By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press DEXTER – The number seven seemed to be a good one for Capitan Saturday, as the Tigers jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning of the Lindsey Callaway softball tournament in Dexter before taking a 22-7 victory over Jal. No. 3-ranked Capitan (4-2) pounded the Lady Panthers in the opening stanza, getting some solid shots but also taking advantage of five Jal errors. Pitcher Sidni Hughes doubled in the first two runs and catcher Kymbra Espinosa doubled in Hughes, then good base running combined with the errors to give them the big lead. But after Hughes allowed only one Lady Panther baserunner in the bottom of the first, Capitan left two baserunners on in the second and Jal came back with five runs in the bottom of the stanza, scoring on a walk, a fielder’s choice and a single and 2-RBI error that saw Kayla Montez clear the bases. Jal tied the game at 7-7 in the third, scoring on an error, triple and sacrifice, but after that Hughes and the Lady Tiger defense stiffened, shutting Jal down the rest of the way. “That’s one of the things we been working on is playing under pressure, and they were putting pressure on us,” said Capitan coach Rodney Griego of the middle-game slowdown. “And it took us a little while to get going but they responded vey well.” They did, taking the lead for good in the fourth when Jamie FIelds walked, Hughes tripled her home then an error and double by Maritza Nava made it 10-7. Capitan added four more in the fifth to go up 14-7 – sticking to the theme of seven – then, after a 1-2-3 sixth, sent 11 runners to the plate in the seventh, scoring eight runs on two hits – including a legitimate inside-the-park home run by Espinosa. Hughes gave up a Jal double in the bottom of the seventh but struck out two and got the final batter to pop to short to give Capitan its first Lindsey Callaway title ever. “We’ve never won it before and we’ve had some good teams,” Griego said. “It says a lot about where we are at this point in the year. We have played in the state championship before but we didn’t even win the tournament that year. For Capitan,

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The Capitan softball team shows off with its first-place trophy at the Lindsey Callaway Invitational in Dexter, Saturday. It was the first time the Lady Tigers have ever won the tourney title. this this level you’re going to have to play many of our kids don’t play in the offseaat the very beginning. Can’t fault them for son, and it’s a big off-season sport. Well, it digging in a little bit and coming back and takes us a while to get going, and it shows turning it into a ball game. But two freshyou where we are at this point of the year. men pitchers, threw a lot.” We’re pretty far along.” Hughes was named MVP of the tournaFor Griego, that’s the biggest thing he ment, with Espinosa and Maribel Villegas took away from the tournament – how far both receiving all-tournament honors. along his team is this early in the season. “It makes us feel good,” he said. “But we do realize our ultimate goal is we’re going to have to keep working hard.” Jal coach Jimmy Samaniego, whose team is ranked No. 2 and a perennial powerhouse, said his team needs to learn from the loss. “We didn’t start off like we needed to in a big game like this,” he said. “We’ve got a lot of young, Photo by Karen Boehler inexperienced Tiger Kymbra Espinosa looks toward her coach after she hit a girls and we have triple in the opening inning of the Lindsey Callaway Invitationto learn to get al in Dexter, Saturday.

Locals do well at Alfalfa Relays meet of the year, won the 200 and 400-meter dash, placed second in the 100-meter dash and placed in discus and high jump. But her total points were second to Melrose’s Cara Barnard. Still, Huey was good enough to qualify for state in every event she was in except discus. The Capitan boys had the best day of any local team, finishing fifth overall with 50 points, thanks mainly to the performances of the Tiger relay teams. They won the 4x200 and medley relays – qualifying for state in the medley with a time of 3:49.16 – and were second in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays. Other local athletes to qualify for state included Tory Padilla of Capitan with a height of 5-10 in pole vault and Lady Tiger Dustee Rae Eldridge, who qualified in the 400-meter dash with a time of 1:02.12, just a second behind Huey in the event. She also qualified in pole vault with a height of 9 feet. While they were still short of state qualifying, the Carrizozo trio Photo by Karen Boehler of Victoria Ventura and Beltran sisters Capitan’s Thomas Fields runs a leg in Andrea and Analicia the 1,600-meter relay, Saturday, at the Hagerman Alfalfa Relays. Fields was the again got points for their team. Andrea third leg of a Tiger team that won the event and qualified for state with a time won the event with of 3:49.16. a throw of 88-3,

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com For two teams at the Alfalfa Relays in Hagerman, having one kid do all the work was a good thing. Taylor Huey of Corona and Godfrey Cordova of Mescalero put in a long day, each getting their respective schools into the top 10 standings. Cordova was the high point individual on the day, placing in the 200 and 400-meter dash, taking second in the long jump with a leap of 19 feet even, and re-qualifying for state in the javelin with a throw of 154 feet, nine inches, good enough to win the event outright. Huey, running in her first

while Analicia was third at 827. Ventura was sixth overall with a throw of 78 feet even. Mescalero’s Valerie Garcia was fifth with a throw of 88-6 in javelin. Corona and Capitan will be at Carrizozo’s Grizzly Relays this Friday, while Mescalero will be in the Mountain Top Relays at Cloudcroft on Saturday.

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Corona’s Taylor Huey stretches for the victory in the girls 400-meter dash, Saturday, during the Hagerman Alfalfa Relays. It was one of four events in which Huey qualified for state.

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Capitan sprinter Dustee Rae Eldridge, left, just beats out Jal’s Kaitlyn Komar at the finish of the girls 400-meter dash, Saturday, during the Hagerman Alfalfa Relays. Eldridge was second to Corona’s Taylor Huey in the event, but her time was good enough to qualify for state.

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Capitan can’t get win, but does get experience Warriors drop By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com ROSWELL – It wasn’t the best way to finish a tournament for Capitan – a 17-2 loss is never good for any team – but Tiger coach James Weems said the loss to Tularosa Saturday in the seventh place game of the NMMI Sertoma Classic belied the fact that his pitchers got some much-needed time on the mound. The District 4-1A season came up on the Tigers in a hurry, as they started Monday against Dora, so Weems is happy his pitchers – Dillon Trapp, Dreamer Whipple and Robert Miller – got the playing time they did. “That was the plan. We don’t want to get into district and have to rely on those guys for one or two innings and not have them without any experience,” Weems said. “They’ve thrown on the mound in practice, but your first time is always an experience. That’s part of the learning curve.” Capitan starter Trapp had a hard time finding the plate, walking four of the five batters he faced before being lifted for Whipple. Whipple didn’t have much better luck, hitting the next two batters in a row. By the time the first inning ended, Tularosa (1-5) had an 8-2 lead and cruised the rest of the way. Tiger pitchers combined for 11 walks and three hit batters in the game. Tularosa pitcher Nate Aragon went the distance, allowing just four walks and striking out three. Actually, Capitan (0-4) scored both its runs in the top of the first inning without the benefit of a hit. Bobby Hughes reached on a dropped ﬂy ball in center field, while Tracker Bowen was hit by a pitch. They both scored on a ball hit by Mikey Hamm that was booted by Wildcat third baseman Cameron Martinez. But that’s all the Tigers could muster, and that’s what really frustrated Weems.

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Capitan starter Dillon Trapp was roughed up in the Tigers’ game against Tularosa, Saturday, in the seventh place game of the NMMI Sertoma Classic at Joe Baumann Field in Roswell. Trapp allowed five walks, one hit and six runs in his first competitive appearance on the mound. “Offensively, I’m extremely disappointed,” Weems said. “That’s what I discussed with these guys. They pound the ball in practice, and you hear it from every Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press coach that’s Capitan second baseman Tracker Bowen, right, corrals going through a throw from catcher Bobby Hughes as Gateway Christhis – these tian’s Andrew Meeks slides in to second safely with a stolen base, Friday, during the NMMI Sertoma Classic kids have to get in a mind- at Roswell. set that they dropped a 12-9 decision to Santa haven’t mastered yet.” Rosa in the opening round Thursday. Capitan twice got runners to The Santa Rosa loss was parthird base in the second and fourth ticularly grating for the Tigers, as innings, but the Wildcats always Capitan had been able to tie it at 9-all came up with a strikeout or defensive in the bottom of the sixth inning with play to end the threat. seven runs. They then gave up three It was a rough weekend overall runs to the Lions on two errors – two for the Tigers, as they lost to disof the 11 miscues in the game for trict foe Gateway Christian 7-1 in Capitan. Friday’s consolation semifinal, and

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Spring break was supposed to be nothing but baseball for the Ruidoso Warriors. With no class to worry about, they just had to practice and play. But a scheduled doubleheader at New Mexico Military Institute last Tuesday was cancelled due to snow, and the lack of playing time may have taken its toll. The Warriors travelled to Lubbock over the weekend for a three-game series against a more seasoned Lubbock Christian High School team and lost all three, 9-3, 7-0, 3-1. Despite the sweep, Ruidoso coach Gilbert Alvarado said the pitching for his squad showed a lot of promise. That’s a good thing, considering the Warriors (2-4) open up the District 4-3A season at Lovington this weekend. “The pitching was actually pretty good all weekend long, we just couldn’t string hits together,” Alvarado said. “All the runs we gave up came from errors and they (Lubbock Christian) don’t kick many balls. They’re beatable, they just don’t make many mistakes.” Ruidoso might have been able to compete if they had been able to hit consistently, but balls always found their way into Lubbock Christian gloves. “We’d make contact, we just couldn’t drop them in where they weren’t,” Alvarado said. “The ball wasn’t carrying at all and they were right where they needed to be to catch the ball.” Julian Lopez, Ryan Francis and Denver Coronado were the three Warrior pitchers to take the losses, but they also got a lot of good experience in advance of the first weekend of round robin district play at Lovington this Saturday. The Warriors take on Portales at noon and Lovington at 2 p.m. Ruidoso also played a makeup game with Dexter Monday, a contest Alvarado said was needed in advance of district. “It will give us a much better idea where the kids play best,” Alvarado said. “You don’t want to be swapping kids around when you’re already in district.”

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Ruidoso state roster keeps growing By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Just four weeks into the track and field season, Ruidoso coach Colt Harrelson is in a quandary. He’s already got 11 athletes qualified for this year’s Class 3A state meet, and could have twice that much come May. “I’m not sure how many hotel rooms I’m going to Photo by Yelena Temple need,” Harrelson said. “It Ruidoso’s Chris Estrada, right, strains for the could be a lot.” fi nish line in the 1,600-meter relay, Saturday, at Seven more boys qualiValencia. fied over the weekend at the Valencia meet in Los Lunas, juniors on that team, and it was a big and several more are close. disappointment for the kids,” Harrelson Freshman Travis Mosher cleared six said. “But I was pretty pleased with them. feet in the high jump to qualify, while both There’s still six more meets to qualify, so the boys 4x200 and 1,600-meter relay I’m not too worried.” teams made it. Tanner Chavez re-qualified in discus, The 4x200 team – made up of winning the event and setting a new meet Devon Carr, Parker Johnson, Luis Leyva record with a throw of 136 feet even – and Bryce Pompos, turned in a time of three feet further than he’s thrown this 1:34.84, a little more than a second under season. Teammate Matthew Carr threw the qualifying mark. 116-2, not good enough for state, but good The 1,600-meter team – Leyva, enough for third overall. Johnson, Chris Estrada and Wambli Little Chavez also won the shot put with a Spotted Horse – ran a time of 3:37.52, just throw of 46-4 and was pushed by Carr, squeaking in by less than two-tenths of a who qualified by two inches with a throw second. of 44-2½ and finished second. He was “It was close, but we’re in, and now leading the field until Chavez’ final throw. we can improve on that time,” Harrelson “That’s 23 points by two boys in two said. events,” Harrelson said. “It was really The boys 4x100 almost qualified, but impressive, because they both had good missed by 4-100th of a second. competition. They’re growing and pushing “We have two freshmen and two each other to improve.”

Ruidoso golf teams open season at Socorro By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso boys golf team has a wealth of experience – four seniors that have played competitively since they were freshmen – but coach Eric Eggleston said you wouldn’t have known it based on their scores at the Seery Invitational in Socorro March 19-20. To be fair, two seniors were missing – one is in Italy and the other simply missed the van out of town – and the weather wasn’t the best. But Eggleston said those are just excuses. “We were short-handed and had to rely on the younger kids, but neither one of my seniors that were there played exceptionally well,” Eggleston said. It was the first tournament of the year, and two players – senior Brandon Lewis and junior Keenan Kane – had joined the team only after they were done with basketball, so there wasn’t a whole lot of practice time for them. Lewis is joined by fellow seniors Sam Freed, Tony Manz and Jared Taylor, with juniors Kane and Ernesto Orosco providing plenty of experience as well, making their poor showing at Socorro all the more puzzling. The Warriors’ next event is the Great 8 tournament at The Links at Sierra Blanca, this Friday. The fact that it’s being played on Ruidoso’s home course doesn’t necessarily mean the Warriors will cruise. “At the Socorro tournament, we were competing against a lot of Albuquerque and northern schools, ones we usually don’t see until state,” Eggleston said. “The Great 8 will be a completely different set of schools, and will be even more competitive.” The tournament will feature 4 and

5A schools like Hobbs, Roswell, Goddard, Carlsbad and Clovis, as well as 3A power Lovington. It’s spring break, which means there are no formal practices for the Warriors in this wonderful weather, and Eggleston said it will be interesting to see how many come out and practice on their own. “The kids know what needs to be done for them to be competitive,” Eggleston said. “They just need to spend some time practicing and find that zone.”

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

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

Lady Demons edge Ruidoso

By Paul Lessard For the CCSR DEXTER – The Dexter Lady Demon softball team held on for a tight, tense 10-9 victory over the Ruidoso Lady Warriors in the 7th place game of the Lindsey Callaway Invitational Saturday, using timely hitting in the later innings to take control. “They came back and fought,” stated a happier coach Chanda Crandall of the Demons’ effort. “They did what we said we were going to do. We talked in the huddle yesterday and we talked about our engagement in the game, our attention, our attitude – I left it up to them to change it and they did and I’m proud of them.” The two teams battled on even terms through the first two innings. Ruidoso (3-7) opened with a lone run thanks to singles by Marissa Gonzales, Amanda Bryant, and Lorely Enriquez. Pitcher Dexter pitcher Taylor Miles struck out the side to keep the score at only 1-0. The Lady Demons (3-5) answered in the bottom of the frame Veronica Duran’s single scored Stephanie Miles. The Demons had a great

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Ruidoso third baseman Chelsea Kacena tags out Dexter’s Arianna Otero during the 7th place game of the Lindsey Callaway Tournament at Dexter, Saturday. opportunity to build on the lead, but Duran was thrown out at home by catcher Bryant to end the inning. Both teams scored a run apiece in the second inning as well. Gonzales got an RBI double for the Lady Warriors and Clare Chavez scored on a wild pitch for Dexter. Ruidoso got all three of its outs thanks to great plays by catcher Bryant, who caught Briana Salgado at first, and gunned down Arianna Otero and Sam De Los Santos both trying to steal at third. The Lady Warriors went up 4-2 in the top of the third when Vivian Mowdy hit a 2-out, 2-strike ball into the outfield for a 2-RBI hit. Dexter responded with

four runs and Ruidoso later tied it at 6-all, heading into the fifth inning. Dexter then scored four runs in the next two innings to take the lead for good. That didn’t mean Ruidoso was finished, scoring three runs in the top of the seventh and putting the trying run at second base before a comeback grounder to the mound finally ended it. “This game, darn it, it should have never been this close,” said a disappointed coach Sal Beltran of the Lady Warriors. “We should have been way ahead, done early, and gone home, but darn it, we just let it get away.”

Girls start solidly

The Lady Warrior golfers don’t have nearly as much experience – with juniors Taylor Fjelland, Melissa Mota and Allie Thompson being the only upperclassmen. They’re joined by sophomore Alexa Davis and eighth grader Kaylor Grado. They may be young, but the fact they have five players at all is a good sign, considering they never had a full team last season. Thompson – a cheerleader – is headed to Rio Rancho for the state cheer tournament this weekend, so she wasn’t available, but the girls that were left turned in scores that coach Melissa Misquez felt were right where they should be. “This was the first time Kaylor had played in competitions, and her score the second day was what I want eighth graders to shoot,” Misquez said of Grado, who shot 141-126 in the two days. Taylor had the best tournament of any Lady Warrior with scores of 104 and 101. Davis shot 104-106, while Mota came in at 101-108. “To have a full team is great,” Misquez said. “They’re all young, so we’re growing. And there are some seventh graders coming up as well.”

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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 participants. Prizes may include – but are not limited to – golf bags, golf clubs, balls, towels, trophies and gift cards. This event is named after Willie Silva, a long-time business owner in Carrizozo. He contributed greatly over many years to his community, and we would like to continue that tradition. For more information, contact James Silva at 480-332-4354.

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Senior team standings, week 27 of 32 Name Won Lost Larry Larry’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 15 Ageless Wonders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26½ 17½ Serious Not. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21½ 22½ The Who? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 24 Old Timers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 25 Spud & the Tater Tots. . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 28 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – The Who? 2624, Old Timers 2620, Serious Not 2417 Handicap game – Spud & the Tater Tots 905, Ageless Wonders 838, Larry Larry’s 806 Men’s handicap series – Jim Clements 744, Harry Allwein 694, Arden Eckersley, Tom Douglas 654 Men’s handicap game – Larry Hindes 248, Richard Gipson 244, Hubert Lee 219 Women’s handicap series – Pat Townsend 686, Lucy Servies 662, Ursula Eckersley 655 Women’s handicap game – Martha Chavez 260, Linda Mitchum 228, Rose Bivens 225 Tuesday Night Mixed team standings, week 9 of 12 Name Won Lost Rhino Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 10 Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 10 Go Getters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 14 Living Energies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 15 Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 18 Choke and Stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 19 Mashed Taters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 22 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 36 Last week’s high scores Handicap Series – Living Energies 2580, Homies 2503, Mashed Taters 2393 Handicap Game – Choke and Stroke 863, Rhino Rose 849, Four Feathers 811 Men’s handicap series – Tom Douglas 723, David Blackmon 671, Kevin Allen 670 Men’s handicap game – Glenn Wagner 261, Lonnie Edwards 257, Joe Terrell 246 Women’s handicap series – Sam Shaw 696, Mary Gillett 621, Pam Bernard 615 Women’s handicap game – Lucy Servies 230, Kathy Kiefer 218, Gloria Wheeler 212 Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 26 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 5 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Even Par. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Knight Riders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 8 Evan’s Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9

Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Car Quest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 13 Wild Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 19 High scores Scratch series – Western Auto 2512, Ruidoso UHaul 2000, Car Quest 1782 Scratch game – Ruidoso Bowl 738, No Doubt 634, Team 7 634 Handicap series – Even Par 2715, Knight Riders 2553 Handicap game – Evan’s Team 911, Wild Cards 855 Men’s scratch series – Jim McGarvey 789, Evan Reed 656, Kevin Welch 606 Men’s scratch game – Keith Brower 277, Brad Archer 242, Tom Douglas 232 Men’s handicap series – Virgil Reynolds 756, Spud Mitchum 721, Mike Baker 656 Men’s handicap game – Floyd Ganaway 287, Sid Thomas 267, Phil Fanning 245 Women’s scratch series – Pam Bernard 523, T.J. Romero 444, Lucy Servies 444 Women’s scratch game – Sandi Meek 213, Crystal Ingle 174, Nancy Seidel 125 Women’s handicap series – Sue Reed 649, Marianne Mohr 611, Melissa McMillan 590 Women’s handicap game – Trina Thomas 225, Irene Pawlowski 219, Jean Fanning 219 Thursday Men’s team standings, week 25 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 6 Down’s Auto Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 7 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 9 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 10 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Ruidoso Septic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 13 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 15 Season high scores Scratch series – Western Auto 3100, GSV 2850 Scratch game – Down’s Auto Repair 1015, Ruidoso Bowl 943 Handicap series – Good Ole Boys 3226, Ruidoso Septic 2991 Handicap game – Insidhers 1112, Buckner Electric 1112 Individual scratch series – Richard Guevara 681, Jim McGarvey 657, Hans Dubay 640 Individual scratch game – Terry Bernard 249, Gene Nitz 247, Billy Weddige 235 Individual handicap series – Floyd Ganaway 730, Darryl Bagley 712, Hubert Lee 710 Individual handicap game – Jimmy Mauritsen 271, John Cardone 252, Ronnie Wright 250

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Get into the habit of excellence when training By Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back. So shake it out.” – Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine. Fear. Its holds us all back in one form or another, at one time or another. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of the past, fear of the future. It’s the devil on our backs. So how do we, “shake it out?” If we held a pithy answer to that question, we’d be very rich, indeed. Bob admitted that he fears swimming with lots of other people in the pool at the same time. Betty commented, during a bout of ﬂu (that seemed to hit everyone in Ruidoso) that she was afraid of being last in the triathlon. Certainly, they are not the first or only athletes to have these concerns. Troves of books have been written on the subject of fear, and another mountain of books have been written on just how to deal with fear. I’ve probably

read more than half of them and memorized a few for good measure. I, too, have a fear. I am deathly afraid of swimming in open water (a lake or ocean, not in a pool). Open-water swimming is that devil I shake out each and every time I get in the water. I could write a book on all the mental tools I use to get through each swim. So, Bob, how do you deal with your fear of swimming with people all vying for the same goal in a tiny pool? There are many tricks. Practice swimming with lots of

people all in the same lane, practice imagining what you would do if someone clocked you on the head while you swim (do not retaliate!), and practice swimming with your head up and kicking big, to get a good line of sight and to get out of the way. Bob, try to practice swimming hard off the wall – accelerate for 10 yards, slow down and accelerate again. Also, practice swimming under the water to get away from someone. With practice, you gain confidence when swimming in stressful situations. That is the best way I’ve learned how to cope with this fear. But you need to practice. You need to make this one of your weekly workouts – starting now, until the triathlon. Betty: Your fear is not an exception. Every athlete, at some time, has had this fear. But, have you ever been at a race to the bitter end? Every race I have attended has

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featured everyone cheering the last finisher. You may very well be the last person to cross the finish line. Remember this: You started and you finished. Many more people lose races by not starting them than lose them by being last. By virtue of being last, you are a winner because you did it. I can say this because I have been the last in a few races. Looking back, those were some of my most memorable races, and races from which I’ve learned the most. We learn more from coming in last than we do from coming in first and only experience can explain that phenomenon. If you come in last, Betty, you definitely will not be alone. Betty, since you have been ill, take a few days off and rest. When you resume training, take a few days to get back into each discipline. Next week, we will work hard. For those who have been healthy, this week try a short run (20 minutes) immediately followed by a bike ride (up to an hour). This type of workout (two different disciplines in one

workout) is called a brick and is common in triathlon training. Your effort should be totally aerobic and monitor how your legs feel. Keep the other workouts the same as last week. All columns are at http:// www.ruidosofreepress.com/ pages/sports_area. 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.

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The Ruidoso Men’s League basketball season ended in a three-way, March 6, as Chukars, JL Shavings and Quarters each went 7-2. Using tie breakers and point differentials, the Chukars came out as winners with JL Shavings in second place and Quarters in third. The overall scoring leader for the season was Josh Harper of JL Shavings with 154 points on the season. In the tournament that followed, JL Shavings came out on top, beating Eligh, 52-47 on March 15. JL Shavings defeated McClurg 74-47 in the first round and stopped Odd Future, 64-55, in the semifinals. Elite won over the Chukars, 56-43, in the other semifinal. Pictured are Harper with his leading scorer trophy, and JL Shavings of Alamogordo following their championship victory.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR • 3-27 thru 4-2 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. TUESDAY MARCH 27 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY MARCH 28 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. Movie: “Tinkerbelle and the Lost Treasure” (juice box and popcorn served). Children’s Dept. is located downstairs. 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 29 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. Mark Kashmar, country blues, Cafe Rio, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30. 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! Luke West performs at the Swiss Grill at the Swiss Chalet, 1451 Mechem Dr., 6 - 9 p.m. Join us for this performance of our NM-OATH Performing Arts Initiative with

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-

Luke West in this beautiful setting at the Swiss Grill. For more information, contact Susan Travis: 575-9370294; www.nm-oath.org. LeAnn Rimes at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, 8 - 10 p.m. Known for her rich vocals and her rise to fame as an eightyear-old champion on Star Search, Rimes made her breakthrough into country music in 1996 with her breakthrough No. 1 album “Blue”. Since her debut, Rimes has won two Grammys in addition to many major industry awards. In addition, she has released ten studio albums and four compilation albums. For more information, call the Inn of the Mountain Gods: 575-464-7777; innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $25. Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Country and Classic Rock) 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. FRIDAY MARCH 30 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 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.

ated by EMNRD-Forestry Division. 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-

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. 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. Aaron Lacombe Band (Country) performs 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. Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SATURDAY MARCH 31 Building Common Ground: Action: Dance, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 12 - 1:25 p.m. Dancing to build community. Hosted by Andrea Reed, Common Ground of Ruidoso. People are invited to a day of joy and fellowship shared through the art of dance. Dance at the Library in the downstairs’ classroom. For more information, contact Corey Bard, 575-258-3704; http://www. youseemore.com/ruidosopl. Free. 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

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.

Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m. Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m. Luke West performs at the Swiss Grill at the Swiss Chalet, 1451 Mechem Dr., 6 - 9 p.m. Join us for this performance of our NM-OATH Performing Arts Initiative with Luke West in this beautiful setting at the Swiss Grill. For more information, contact Susan Travis: 575-9370294; www.nm-oath.org. Free Movie “Vitus,” Sacred Grounds Coff ee & Tea House, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Swiss entry in the 2006 Academy Awards for Best Foreign Film. It is a terrifi c family friendly fi lm about a young prodigy (Vitus) who wants to grow up normal, but his parents want him to use his incredible gifts and not waste them. For more information, call Sacred Grounds: 575-2572273. Miss Ruidoso Pageant, Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 - 9 p.m. Miss Ruidoso is a part of the Miss America system of pageants, and supports their main sponsor, “Children’s Miracle Network”, which helps children in need. Come support our candidates! For more information, contact Pageant Director, Barbara Westbrook: 575630-0275. $15 for adults, $10 for students, seniors, and military. 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. REO Speedwagon at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, 8 - 10 p.m. “Formed in 1967, signed

in 1971, and fronted by iconic vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Speedwagon has, for decades, been a confounding blend of consistency and change. Today it’s all about what it has always been - taking good care of the band’s legacy while keeping the focus on the future. That may be more important these days, Cronin believes.” — REO Speedwagon website. For more information, contact the Inn of the Mountain Gods: 1-800-545-9011; www.innofthemountaingods.com. Tickets start at $30. Aaron Lacombe Band (Country) performs 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. Live music downstairs at Lucy’s Cantina in Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. SUNDAY APRIL 1 RHS Benefit Golf Scramble at Alto Lakes Country Club, High Mesa Road, Alto, 1 - 4 p.m. Come play at the Alto Lakes Golf Course at the Alto Country Club and help raise money for the Ruidoso High School Golf Team. This is the 4th of six golf scrambles. For more information, call Melissa at Cree Meadows: 575-257-5815. $35 entry fee. (Cart not included) Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. MONDAY APRIL 2 Brain Stretching Forum at ENMU-Ruidoso, 10 a.m. - Noon. An open forum for discussing ancient theories, modern dilemmas and current events returns. There is no fee and registration is not required. Local experts in a variety of fi elds act as facilitators and participants are encouraged to bring their life experiences and opinions to share in the round table format. Areas of exploration include relationships, consciousness, the role of technology and the nature and limitations of knowledge. There are no prerequisites. Refreshments are provided. For more information, call the Community Education Department at 257-3012; www.ruidoso. enmu.edu/. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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March 27, 2012

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Fort Stanton announces summer schedule

The Museum at Fort Stanton State Monument will begin regular hours starting April 2, according to Clinton Smith, president of Fort Stanton Inc. The Fort Stanton Museum will be open Thursday through Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday hours will be from noon to 4 p.m. The museum will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Few sites in the nation encompass the breadth of history seen at the Fort Stanton State Monument, the best preserved fort in New Mexico. A must-see attraction, Fort Stanton State Monument is in Lincoln County, nestled on Highway 220 that bisects the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway. New Mexico’s newest State Monument features over 155 years of southwestern history ranging from its initial creation as a military garrison to its significance as the first Tuberculosis Hospital in the state, to an internment camp for German seaman during World War II. Begin your journey through the fascinating history of Fort Stanton at the Museum which features an excellent exhibit and introductory video that provides breathtaking images and informative interpretive content that bring the rich history and heritage of Fort Stanton to life. The Fort Stanton Museum Store sells a variety of gifts and keepsakes that support the mission of Fort Stanton, Inc, in their efforts to preserve the history of New Mexico and the West as well as educate the public about the historical significance of Fort Stanton. The new Fort Stanton Museum hours coincide with the first public Living History interpretation of the newly-formed Fort Stanton Garrison. The Garrison will feature infantry, cavalry and artillery detachments

If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it. But the other day, while walking around Grindstone Lake, my wife and I had an experience that we will never forget. It was almost paranormal in nature, like witnessing a UFO or having a Bigfoot sighting. We were on the far side of the lake by the dam, when my wife pointed to the sky and

that exemplify the military era of Fort Stanton. The Garrison will set up camp at Fort Stanton on Friday, April 13 and on Saturday, April 14, will make presentations to the public. Anyone interested in becoming a living historian is invited to join the drill at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Living history interpretations of the infantry and cavalry will be presented to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Stanton Inc. is also announcing the dates of Fort Stanton Live! to be held this year on July 13, 14 and 15. If you are looking for action, be sure to mark your calendar. Fort Stanton Live! brings costumed living historians from the Civil War and Indian Wars era to Fort Stanton for demonstrations, presentations, a candlelight tour, concert and a military ball which will have visitors dancing into the night! Additionally, the event brings authors, historians, photographers, artists, and a variety of historical vendors to site to share their crafts and other handiwork. Special tours of the WW II internment camp will also be available – so that one can take a peek back at one of the most important chapters in world history. Local food vendors will be on hand to provide

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sustenance for your day at the Fort, so bring a healthy appetite for knowledge, food and fun. If you are looking for a special place to visit, a place to help you understand the history of New Mexico, and a place whose beauty and activity will leave an indelible impression on you and your family, please visit the Fort Stanton State Monument and watch New Mexico history come to life.

Searching for paintings from the past

shouted: “Oh my God! Is that a Bald Eagle?” “It can’t be,” I said. “I think they only live in the Pacific Northwest.” Together we watched the thing ﬂy by, and disappear into the hills and trees. We only saw it for a few seconds, but we talked about the sighting Jay McKittrick all the way back to jaymckittrick@gmail.com our truck. Ironically, in the parking lot we not have believed it. happened upon a Game But now, I can’t help and Fish Officer who confirmed the validity of but wonder if all the stories and legends are our sighting. true about the elusive A Bald Eagle living and mysterious Mohawk in Lincoln County, (I’ll Owl. say it again) I would

Dr. Laurence McNeil Hardy (Mac) is searching for lost paintings of his mother, Florence, who was a well-known portrait artist while the family was living in Monahans, Texas, from 1943 through 1953. The photograph above (left) was taken in 1955 and the self-portrait (right) was done in the 1930’s. The cabin (above) was where Florence lived during the summers of 1948 and 1949. Florence taught in the first two summer art camps in Ruidoso run by Callie Baze. During those summers she completed several paintings, including landscapes and portraits, while in the Ruidoso area. Hardy is working on

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a biography of Florence and is trying to locate paintings done by her during that time. A few have been located but Mac suspects that many more remain to be discovered. Mac will be in Ruidoso during April 17 and 18 to photograph some recently located paintings and search for others. Hardy asks that if anyone has any information that may assist him in his efforts, to call him at 318-518-5709 or contact him by email at lhardy@lsus.edu. Visit www.ﬂorencemcneilhardy.info for more information about the project.

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Rockers Fireﬂight got off to a good start with their debut underground album “Glam-Rok” and had a nice record company debut with “The Healing of Harms” but then lost me after that. I heard from a friend that the new album was akin to some of the older music and that the band had their bite back so I figured I’d give “Now” at least one spin and see what they’ve been up to. The band has regained a bit of their harder sound and for the majority ditched the pop rock route they’d been on. The progression is back and vocalist Dawn Michele seems to have regained her footing much to the pleasure of my ears. First single as well as album opener “Stay Close” doesn’t waste any time with an intro. It is pure rock with a fast paced beat and a pretty sick chorus with “Stay close, stay close light up the night, save me from the part of me that’s begging to die.” The song “Ignite” has elements of their previous work that I appreciated. Michele’s vocals pace along just right and are occasionally accompanied by Justin Cox, which really gives the song a boost. Taking a break to the slower side of things is “Escape.” Once again Cox joins in on vocal duties and Michele shows off her ability to hit some higher notes and make it sound pretty good. The end of the song has this haunting note and whispered vocals with a dash of a Gregorian element that makes it truly amazing. All in the band has returned more to their roots and the album plays pretty well. Like their sister band Flyleaf, they’ve proven they can be Christian and have that positive underlying message in their music and make it

Having previously heard German metal band Xandria previously on a music sampler a few years back I was a little curious to see what they had to offer with their latest album, “Neverworld’s End.” I was surprised first of all by the absence of the vocalist I heard singing their now classic song “Ravenheart.” Newcomer Manuela Kraller has really added an edge to the band and at times is in the vein of Nightwish in their days with Tarja. The sound of the album is vast and encompassing with strong choruses, moody pieces and Kraller’s operatic vocals making up the backbone. Gone is the gothic metal sound of old and in the place of it is a soaring symphonic metal wave of sound. Showing much evolution as well as apparently taking notes from other bands we’re presented with a pretty smooth adventure. “Euphoria” sounds like something that could have easily come from Nightwish’s album “Wishmaster.” With its powerful operatic sound, 80’s tinted sound and choir accompanied verses and chorus the song is well done and pushes the new and powerful direction of the band. “Blood on my Hands” is a slow at times and then attacks with an army of progressive guitar work and soaring choirs wrapped with a bow of an interesting chorus of “river of life is all filled with sins and the water I drink is the blood on my hands.” Song “Soulcrusher” is relentless and hits with all the strength of a tidal wave of sound. It has all the elements that make up the composition of symphonic metal but pushes the envelope and is truly greatness and will stick in your head for a while. The only slight nod to their past sound is “Forevermore,” but even that fades away after the first minute and a half. Xandria has been remade in the image of the old Nightwish and it has done them wonders. “Neverworld’s End” is sure to climb the charts and gain the band a new and vast fanbase for certain. This is definitely a very welcome case of out with the old and in with the new!

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March 27, 2012

J Bar J Country Church - not just for cowboys

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Pastor Charles Clary, of J Bar J Church, Ruidoso, planned on retiring in 2001. Clary was once a coach, school teacher, principal and a pastor for decades. To provide a place to get away from the grind, he and wife, Alice, purchased a cabin in Ruidoso and enjoyed occasional New Mexico visits with their family. With seven daughters, 28 grandchildren, and 20 great grand kids, (and currently, three more greats on the way) family vacations in Ruidoso were large events. Clary tells about how their retirement plans changed. He relates how God communicated with him that retirement was not to be in the landscape. Alice was in Ruidoso on spring break with some of their children and Charles was at home in Texas. Through a series of events, Clary knew God asked him to start a “Cowboy Church.” Not a cowboy himself, Clary took some time to wrestle with God, asking Him for distinct confirmation, imploring family members to pray for direction. God communicated clearly with him in several ways and when a fellow pastor made an unsolicited financial contribution for Clary to start a church in Ruidoso, he knew he was headed in the right direction. Pastor Clary remembers the pathway he’s taken to arrive at the ministry of J Bar J Church. He’s been instrumental in mentoring hundreds of new ministers. “Seminaries are academic and do a won-

derful job, but they’re not practical,” says Clary, who made it a point to have young ministers serve alongside him. He’s served as a Trustee on the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and his Arlington, Texas church birthed 10 new churches between 1981 and 1998. Clary recalls one of those new churches focused on ministering to the needs of ex-cons and their family members. Church met on Monday evenings where leaders shared a meal and offered classes in rubber-meets-the-road areas like employment coaching. They worshiped together and leaders finished Monday evenings by distributing groceries to ex-con family members. Clary says, “If we don’t love people, they won’t come to believe.” J Bar J Church began meeting April 2, 2002 in a building on Rio Street. After a short time the congregation realized permanent space was needed. Clary says he negotiated with the owner of their current property on Highway 70 and purchased the acreage with “very little money in the bank.” The congregation was faithful to pay the debt in two years. Due to growth with attendance swelling in the summer, plans were made to build a larger sanctuary in keeping with the existing building’s barn-like, cowboy architecture. Clary says attendance can double from May through September, and at least two services each Sunday were needed in the smaller structure to accommodate the growth. Debt-free construction began in 2010, and local artisans contrib-

‘The sign of Jonah’

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“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 Wednesday, March 28 will be “About Face!” based on Jonah (3:5-10). 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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ANGLICAN The Anglican Church of the Savior Fr. John Huffman, Pastor; 2816 Sudderth, Ruidoso. For more information, call Father John, 937-7977 Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm. com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 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, 973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 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 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst

uted to the interior furnishings and artwork. The new sanctuary was dedicated Palm Sunday, 2009. April 2 J Bar J will commemorate its 10th anniversary with special events during the morning service. To give summer members opportunity to participate, another extended celebration will occur the week of July 1-8. Clary lists banquets, music, covered dish dinners and fellowship in the mix. Plans are Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press still in the making but concerts by Pastor Charles Clary. Belinda Gayle and Jack and Deb Stone are included the festivities us beyond what anyone could ever imagschedule. ine.” Small groups add a personal touch, Presently, J Bar J Church ministers along with a youth program and children’s through “old country gospel music and ministries. To contact J Bar J Church, friendliness of the people.” Clary is quick phone 575-257-6899 or email: jbarbcounto give God credit, “God has truly blessed trychurch@ruidoso.net.

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As many folks have entered the time of Lent, we prepare ourselves for remembrance of the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary’s cross. For many Christians, it is a time of penitence, prayer and fasting. Many of our churches are studying the passages of scripture from the Lectionary that prepares hearts and minds for proper remembrance. The theologian, Karl Barth, once said that there is a perfect presentation of the Gospel in the Lord’s Supper and baptism. In the Lord’s Supper, there is remembrance of the Broken Body (the bread) and the Shed Blood (the wine) of Jesus. In baptism, there is the remembrance of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. While Easter or Resurrection Sunday is preceded by a time of spiritual introspection, the day itself is a day of joyous celebration. Paul writes in I Corinthians 15:26, “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.” So, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and have hope that we also will be raised from the dead. Paul writes in verse 54 of the same chapter, “Death is swallowed up in victory.” In verse 57, “God gives the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Remember and celebrate. CHURCH SERVICES

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CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, Minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon Ogden, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 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. 257-0122 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church

258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Stephanie Harmon, Pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 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 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 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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www.motel6.com Pastor John Marshall Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors 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, 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidosoonline.com Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 3787264. Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Affiliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413

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El camino a la Ciudadanía en los Estados Unidos Por Susie Morss Coordinadora de Alfabetización y ABE Subdirector ENMU-Ruidoso Educación Básica de Adultos es la adición de una nueva clase a su lista. A partir del 29 de marzo y continúa durante diez jueves 31 de mayo, una clase de ciudadanía se ofrecerán. La clase va de 6-8 pm y será impartido en la Sala 12 en el ENMURuidoso edificio anexo White Mountain. La clase va a ayudar a los estudiantes a prepararse para la entrevista de naturalización y el estudio del Inglés y los exámenes de educación cívica. El instructor, Magdalena O’Campo, tiene muchos años de experiencia en la enseñanza tanto de la ciudadanía y de Inglés como Segundo Idioma en California antes de mudarse a Ruidoso. Los estudiantes recibirán una guía de estudio gratis, que es también el plan de estudios y el libro para la clase. Los estudiantes ya deben hablar y entender Inglés bastante competente. Esta clase de diez semanas está diseñado para personas que tienen un estatus de residencia permanente, han tomado la decisión de convertirse en ciudadanos naturalizados, y estamos dispuestos a completar o han terminado recientemente sus trámites de naturalización. Para los inmigrantes, la decisión de convertirse en un ciudadano de Estados Unidos está desafiando una. Al examinar los beneficios y responsabilidades de la ciudadanía es una manera de

evaluar si convertirse en un ciudadano naturalizado es el adecuado para usted. Las personas nacidas en los EE.UU. toman muchas de estas oportunidades por sentado. Pero con frecuencia los inmigrantes dan un alto valor de estos privilegios. El voto es uno de los mayores beneficios. Solamente los ciudadanos pueden votar en las elecciones federales y en la mayoría de los estatales. Otra ventaja es la posibilidad de traer a sus familiares a Estados Unidos. Poder viajar libremente con un pasaporte de EE.UU. es otra ventaja. Mostrando el patriotismo a su país nuevo es otra importante razón para optar por convertirse en un ciudadano. También hay muchas responsabilidades que vienen con la ciudadanía que debe ser seriamente considerada. Los ciudadanos naturalizados, durante el juramento de fidelidad, prometo renunciar a toda lealtad antes de cualquier otra nación o soberanía, juro fidelidad a los Estados Unidos, de acuerdo en apoyar y defender la Constitución y las leyes de los Estados Unidos y estoy de acuerdo para servir al país cuando sea necesario. Los ciudadanos tienen la responsabilidad de participar en el proceso político mediante el registro y voto en las elecciones. Servir en un jurado es otra de las responsabilidades de la ciudadanía. Una vez que un inmigrante toma esta decisión fundamental, que debe determinar si es o no elegible. Si es elegible, el siguiente paso consiste en

completar y presentar el formulario N-400 está disponible en la Ciudadanía de los Estados Unidos y el sitio web del Servicio de Inmigración. Finalmente, cuando todos los honorarios de presentación y las formas se han recibido, la oficina local del USCIS se comunicará con usted para concertar una cita para las huellas digitales. Por último, se le notificará de la fecha para la entrevista y el examen de ciudadanía. El examen incluye una prueba de Inglés con tres componentes: lectura, escritura y habla

hispana y un examen de educación cívica que cubre importantes temas de la historia de EE.UU. y del gobierno. La clase de Ciudadanía preparar a la gente a pasar la prueba y se correlaciona directamente con el proceso de entrevista y el contenido del examen. Para inscribirse en esta clase, los participantes deberán asistir a clase a las 6:00 pm el 29 de marzo. Pre-registro no es necesario. Para obtener más información, por favor llame al 258-1730, y preguntar por Susana o Cynthia.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets Murphey is a quiet, wellbehaved dog. He plays well with people and other dogs. He likes spending his days going for long walks and playing with his k-9 buddies. He walks well on a leash. Murphey has been with us for nearly 3 months

and he’s beginning to feel the stress of shelter life. Nibbler is an adult cat who loves kids, and attention. He enjoys food and sunbathing. Nibbler weighs about 11 lbs. He’s been in the Shelter since midJanuary.

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

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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 LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on April 17, 2012 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 54 LAND USE TO ADD ARTICLE VII WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES. By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort, Building Official RESOLUTION #3 - FY2012 UPPER HONDO SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT OPEN MEETINGS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 516 Smokey Bear Blvd., Capitan, NM, on December 13th, 2011, at 1:00 p.m. as required by law; and Whereas, Section 10-15-1 (B) of the Open Meetings Act (Sections 10-15-1 through 10-15-4 NMSA 1978) states that, except as may be otherwise provided in the Constitution or the provisions of the Open Meetings Act, all meetings of a quorum of members of any board, commission or other policy-making body of any state agency held for the purpose of formulating public policy, discussing public business or for the purpose of taking any action within the authority of such board, commission or other policy-making body, are declared to be public meetings open to the public at all times; and WHEREAS, any meetings subject to the Open Meetings Act at which the discussion or adoption of any proposed resolution, rule, regulation or formal action occurs shall be held only after reasonable notice to the public, and WHEREAS, Section 10-15-1(D) of the Open Meetings Act requires the Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to determine annually what constitutes reasonable notice of its public meetings; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Upper Hondo SWCD Board of Supervisors on this 13th day of December 2011 that: 1. All meeting shall be held at 516 Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan NM, at 1:00 p.m. or as indicated in the meeting notice. 2. Unless otherwise specified, regular meetings shall be held each month on the first Tuesday. The agenda will be available at least twenty-four hours prior to the meeting from Upper Hondo SWCD, whose office is located in Capitan, New Mexico. Notice of any other regular meetings will be given ten (10) days in advance of the meeting date. The notice shall indicate how a copy of the agenda may be obtained. 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the members upon three (3) days notice. The notice shall include an agenda for the meeting or information on how members of the public may obtain a copy of the agenda. The agenda shall be available to the public at least twenty-four hours before any

special meeting. 4. Emergency meetings will be called only under unforeseen circumstances that demand immediate action to protect the health, safety, and property of citizens or to protect the public body from substantial financial loss. The Board will avoid emergency meetings whenever possible. Emergency meetings may be called by the Chairman or a majority of the members upon twenty-four (24) hours’ notice, unless threat of personal injury or property damage requires less notice. The notice for all emergency meetings shall include an agenda for the meeting or information on how the public may obtain a copy of the agenda. 5. For the purposes of regular meetings described in paragraph 2 of this resolution, notice requirements are met if notice of the date, time, place and agenda is placed in newspapers of general circulation in the state and posted in the following locations; US Post Office in Capitan, NM, Smokey’s Country Market in Capitan, NM, or Brewers’ Shell station in Capitan, NM. Copies of the written notice shall also be mailed to those broadcast stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and newspapers of general circulation that have made a written request for notice of public meetings. 6. For the purposes of special meetings and emergency meetings described in paragraph 3 and 4 of this resolution, notice requirements are met if notice of the date, time place, and agenda is provided by telephone to newspapers of general circulation in the state and posted in the offices of Upper Hondo SWCD. Telephone notice also shall be given to those broadcast stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and newspapers of general circulation that have made a written request for notice of public meetings. 7. In addition to the information specified above, all notices shall include the following language: If you are an individual with a disability who is in need of a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid or service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting please contact Agricultural Programs and Resources at (575) 646-2642 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. Public documents, including the agenda and minutes, can be provided in various accessible formats. Please contact Upper Hondo SWCD at (575) 354-2220 if a summary of other type of accessible format is needed. 8. The Board may close a meeting to the public only if the subject matter of such discussion or action is accepted from the open meeting requirement under Section 10-151(H) of the Open Meetings Act. (a) If any meeting is closed during an open meeting, such closure shall be approved by a majority vote of a quorum of the Upper Hondo SWCD Board of Supervisors taken during the open meeting. The authority for the closed meeting and the subjects to be discussed shall be stated with reasonable specificity in the motion to close and the vote of each individual member on the motion to close shall be recorded in the minutes. Only those subjects

specified in the motion may be discussed in the closed meeting.

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(b) If a closed meeting is conducted when the Upper Hondo SWCD Board of Supervisors is not in an open meeting, the closed meeting shall not be held until public notice, appropriate under the circumstances, stating the specific provision of law authorizing the closed meeting and the subjects to be discussed with reasonable specificity, is given to the members and to the general public. (c) Following completion of any closed meeting, the minutes of the open meeting that was closed, or the minutes of the next open meeting if the closed meeting was separately scheduled, shall state whether the matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited only to those specified in the motion or notice for closure. (d) Except as provided in Section 10-15-1(H) of the Open Meetings Act, any action taken as a result of discussions in a closed meeting shall be made by vote of the Upper Hondo SWCD Board of Supervisors in an open public meeting. Passed by the Upper Hondo SWCD Board of Supervisors this 13th day of December, 2011. /s/ PRESTON STONE, Chairman DATE: 12/13/11 This resolution passed upon motion by Jim Cooper and seconded by Scott Daniel, with vote as follows: Preston Stone Jim Cooper David Cox Robert Runnels Cark Taylor Scott Daniel Stan Thomas

Yes Yes Absent Absent Yes Yes Absent

ATTEST: /s/ Gaylon Herrera, Program Director Dated 12/13/2011

130 EMPLOYMENT NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for server/bartender. Apply in person. Cree Meadows Country Club 301 Country Club Dr. Ruidoso. 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 HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Please call Whispering Pine Cabins at 575-257-4311. HELP WANTED! Dish washers, line cooks, servers and prep cooks. Apply in person Tuesday-Friday 10 am-3 pm at Kokopelli Club 1200 High Mesa Rd.

145 WORK WANTED FULL SERVICE LAWN CARE. Plus needle, pine needle removal and tree trimming. 575-937-4727

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

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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 FP & 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 w/2-car garage, elec. range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher & W/D. Gas log FP, A/C & Water softener. $1800/Mo + utilities. (Available 4-30-12. Shown by Appt. ONLY) 210 BRADY CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 1 BA. Wood-burning stove, W/D, easy access. $650/Mo + utilities. 323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 4 BDR, 2 3/4 BA cabin with knotty pine interior and large wooded yard. $975/Mo + utilities. (Available 4-18-12)

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205 ROOM FOR RENT ROOM & BATHROOM. Private entrance. Pets ok. $350 plus deposit. 575-378-8163

210 ROOMMATE WANTED ROOMATE WANTED. Eagle Creek Cyn. Must like animals. $450, paid utilities. 575-937-1509 Credit check, deposit and funished.

215 CABIN & RV RENTALS RV SPACES FOR RENT. 575-258-3111 RV SPACE FOR RENT. $235 a month plus deposit. 575-378-4661

220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2003 28X64 DOUBLE WIDE 575-973-1242. Must be moved $36,000. 575-623-6814 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.

225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 3BD/2BA TRAILER. $550 per month. Tenant pays all utilities. $300 deposit. In Ruidoso Downs

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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

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ANTIQUES Collectables Books Furniture Clothes Wed. - Fri. 10 - 5:30 Sat. & Sun. 10 - 3 Cash & Carry (575) 808-3566 (Across from Walmart) 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 CASH!! Cash for your gold and silver. 575-937-3325 WILL DO BABYSITTING in my home, any time, any age. Also will do sewing machine repair and cleaning, and lessons. 575-937-0406 DISH NETWORK. Starting at $19.99/month PLUS 30 Premium Movie Channels FREE for 3 Months! SAVE! & Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL 1-877-867-1441

480 DOGS/SERVICES/SUPPLIES FOR SALE Schnauzer puppies and Golden Boxer puppies. Call 575630-0034

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

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March 27, 2012