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Plans unveiled for Snidow Museum of Art

Memorial Day May 28, 2012

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Ruidoso Downs Racetrack OPENING WEEKEND

The start of the 2012 season of the home of the World’s Richest Quarter Horse Race.

Post time: 10 a.m. 575-3784140. Free.

Levi & The Plateros at Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts

An amazing energy bringing a mixture of blues, rock, funk, and gospel. 7 p.m. Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth Drive, www.mountainannies.com, 257-7982. $20.

May 25, 26, 27

Lincoln County Community Theater: “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope”

This delightful comedy tells the story of how cab driver Sam Liebowitz from New York City ends up with an unlikely passenger - the Pope! ENMU Annex on White Mountain Dr., 7 p.m. www.lcct-nm.com. $10.

May 26

The Gregg Rolie Band at the Spencer

Together with Carlos Santana’s Latin blues-based electric guitar work, it was Gregg Rolie’s compelling baritone and keyboards bringing about the intoxicating rhythms to an utterly unique, multi-cultural rock confection—today, in a rare outdoor performance at Spencer. Latin Buffet at 6 p.m. $20, Show at 8 p.m. 575-3364800, www.spencertheater. com. $49 and $59.

Flying J Ranch opens

The Flying J Ranch Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show with pony rides, gifts shops, pistol ranges and of course the incredibly entertaining and comical show. Serving more than 630,000 guests for some 28 years. Reservations recommended. Hwy 48 N, Alto, 6:45 p.m. 575-336-4330, www.flyingjranch.com. $24.

May 26, 27

Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Gun & Collectible Show

Explore aisles and aisles of booths filled with all sorts of treasure. Ruidoso Convention Center Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5.

The outdoor Terrace and Balcony overlook the Sculpture Garden, attracting guests to view meandering Little Creek and the wildlife Lincoln National Forest supplies. Outdoor events will find a comfortable and inviting space on the Terrace. The Exhibit Halls will house distinctive and world-class art exhibits on loan from international collections in a climate-controlled atmosphere with stateCourtesy art of-the-art technology.

An architectural rendering by Conron & Woods Architects of Santa As guests arrive Fe features the interior lobby of the Snidow Museum of Art to be at the entrance of The constructed at the junction of Highway 48 and 220.

Snidow Museum of Art, transformation begins. From able and accessible pathway to Lobby a community event desthe stacked rock natural exterior a fantastic museum experience. tination. to the vaulted panels of winThe Grand Lobby is deWhen guests pass through dows surrounding the entrance the entrance, an expansive lobby signed to be versatile and acportal, visitors will anticipate commodating. “On loan” exhibawaits. The massive stacked a thrilling experience. Conron its will be showcased, making stone fireplace will never and Woods, renowned Santa Fe dominate the room, but adds to the Lobby a spectacular destiarchitects have designed a com- the majesty of the showcased nation in itself. Social affairs munity venue unlike any in Lin- exterior beauty Mother Nature held in the Grand Lobby will be coln County. The entrance gives provides. The Art of Gordon events to remember. Architects guests reason to expect great Conron and Woods planned the Snidow anchors the lobby in things as they pass through the space to be one of several in the both hung art and sculptures. doors. With climate controlled museum with multiple concepAppropriate lighting, open walking surfaces, The Snidow tual usages. The Lobby sets the beamed ceilings, large banks of Museum of Art’s entrance is de- windows and climate controlled stage for the rest of the museum. signed to give guests a comfort- temperatures make the Grand See SNIDOW MUSEUM, pg 5

Veteran’s memorial service at Fort Stanton

By Larry Holt Memorial Day is a special holiday. It is the only holiday that isn’t celebrated for a person or an event, it recognizes the veterans of this great nation who served and sacrificed to gain and maintain the freedoms that we all enjoy.

At Fort Stanton Cemetery we set aside the Saturday prior to Memorial Day to recognize veterans from all branches of the armed forces including Merchant Marines. The cemetery is part of Fort Stanton State Monument and is located on State Road 220, a short distance from historic Fort Stanton, between State Highway 48 and US Highway 380.

Fort Stanton originally opened in 1855 and operated continually under the United States Army and for a brief period by the Confederate Army until 1896. In 1899 the United States Public Health Service opened a marine tuberculosis hospital at the site of the old fort and operated it at this location until 1953. The current cemetery was opened in 1899 and in 1912 was officially named the U.S. Public Health Service Hospital Cemetery. This honor-

able resting place was for those mariners and others including U.S. service members who passed away while at the facility and has remained in continuous operation for 113 years.

In 1953 the property was transferred to the State of New Mexico and has operated as a State tuberculosis hospital, a State mental health facility, a women’s correctional center and a substance abuse rehabilitation center under contract from the Department of Corrections. Parts of Fort Stanton, including the cemetery, are now the Fort Stanton State Monument. Between 2000 and 2008 and starting again this year the cemetery is administered by the Department of Veterans’ Services. Between 2008 and 2012 the Department of Cultural Affairs, State Monuments, controlled the cemetery.

More than 23 years ago, a World War II merchant marine skipper, E. Victor Schaerer (Ret.) and his wife Jean, made the cemetery a project to clean up and maintain with the permission of the State of New Mexico.

The first burial was in 1899, between that time and the present 1,730 veterans of

the armed forces, merchant marine, their dependents and staff has made this cemetery an honorable final resting place. Today the cemetery remains open for veterans and their dependents.

This year’s 23rd annual memorial service is open to the public and will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 11 a.m. Anyone who is interested in paying tribute to our nation’s heroes is encouraged to attend this service.

The service will be opened by Larry Holt and the invocation will be performed by Chaplain William Toguchi, LTC USAF, Holloman AFB, presentation of colors, pledge of Alliance to the flag, singing of the National Anthem

by Blake Martin. Cabinet Secretary Tim Hale, New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, and Zach Cook, District 56, State Representative, will share Memorial Day messages with attendees. The DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) will place a wreath at the monument and the American Legion will present a 21 gun salute and Taps.

For a tribute to Lincoln County veterans, see pages 16 and 17.

County commissioners balk at ballot proposal

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com In an attempt to recall the Business Retention Tax already decided by Lincoln County voters, Marty Racine spoke at the County Commission meeting last week, asking for the issue to be placed on November’s ballot again. Stating opposition to the manner in Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press which Ordinance 2010-01 was Marty Racine presents a propospresented in a 2010 special al for a recall of the BRT before mail-in election, Racine asked the Lincoln County Commisfor the issue to be reviewed sion which was denied further once again on a general elecdiscussion due to the lack of a tion ballot. second motion to proceed.

In an effort to assist what has been stated as unequal parLincoln County voters in 2010. ity between the Ruidoso Downs If approved, annually the first Racino tax fees and those of area $750,000 would go to assist track Mescalero casinos, Ordinance tax fees, and the remainder would 2010-01 was placed before be allocated by the commission

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By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Situated along the junction of Highway 48 and 220, and Gray Fox Lane in Ruidoso is The Snidow Museum of Art. With tall, whispering pines, Little Creek flowing on its border, gentle slope of the land, natural beauty awaits guests. It’s as if this plot of land was created specifically to become home to an international art destination.

The main entrance brings art lovers to paved, ample parking areas, complete with walkways, handicapped and RV/bus parking. A drive through road makes exits simple for large vehicles.

Outdoor and indoor spaces are compatible, making the museum a place for a variety of events to thrive.

The Snidow Museum of Art is a community-minded destination. Large, open spaces, conducive to social events as well as educational classes, invite the public to enjoy SMA year-round. The allure and quality of six available social areas offer the community spectacular venues for weddings, receptions, special events and parties.

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LCCT play

The Lincoln County Community Theater presents “The Day They Kidnapped the Pope,” by Joao Bethencourt, May 25-27 and June 1-2 at the ENMU-Ruidoso Annex at 203 White Mountain Drive.

The play, directed by James Martel and assisted by Holly Braden, has proven a smash hit in Europe. When it was presented in Rome, the Vatican newspaper gave it a rave review. On a visit to New York, the Pope comes out of St. Patrick’s Cathedral and, confused by a thunderstorm, gets into a taxi.

The driver, Sam Leibowitz, kidnaps him and takes him to his Brooklyn apartment where he holds him for a special ransom – a day of world peace.

Play times are 7 p.m. May 2627 and June 1-2, and at 2 p.m.

May 27. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, visit www.lcct-nm.com or email lcctnm@gmail.com.

Alpine Village meet The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting June 4 at 4 p.m. in the district’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail.

Agendas are available at least 24 hours prior to meeting time.

For more information, call 2577776, 973-0324 or email knobelc@windstream.net.

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

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

There is no income requirement for a youth to participate in the program, only that the youth be between the ages of 5 and 18. For more information, call Coughlin at 575-8080-8338, or visit the club’s website at www. bgcSierraBlanca.org.

Ruidoso Art Festival For more than 40 years, the Ruidoso Art Festival has been an event that has played host to some of the nation’s most accomplished artists. This year will be no exception, as Michael Hurd – son of famed artists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth, will be the featured Lincoln County artist.

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

27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29.

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

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

by Dreyers, but now it’s up to residents to make it a reality by visiting www.CommunitiesTakeRoot.com to support the planting of this orchard. You can vote once a day, every day, through Aug. 29. Only the top 17 locations with the most votes will get this opportunity.

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

Free 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.

Low-cost yoga A low-cost community yoga class for beginners and intermediate students is held every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center, 2810 Sudderth in room 207 above Schlotzsky’s. The class includes strength and flexibility postures, restorative poses, meditation and aromatheraphy finale.

Room temperature is warm, so wear layered clothing and bring water. Mats and props are provided. Call Marianne Mohr at County Commissioner District 3

575-802-3013 for more information.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293.

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

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

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

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. 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.

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month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.dwsma. org.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 257-4160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

A special program is also presented most months. The group and hosts Yoga Wednesdays.

For times or further information, call 257-2309.

Firefighters for Christ meet monthly at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.

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

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

conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890.

5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212.

For more information, call 575464-7106.

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 257-9810.

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.

The Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse has evolved into an all-volunteer community service organization. Horsemen skills are encouraged, but not required.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575-512-7077.

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

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

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

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at

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

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

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

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each Lincoln County District 3 Precincts 6, 7, 10

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May 22, 2012

LOC AL GOVERNMENT Lincoln County Commission Item

What it’s about

Acquisition of right of way for county roads which cross state trust land.

The state could impose fines unless a $21,429.84 fee is paid.

Lincoln County Fair Board funding request.

The county fairgrounds need renovation and many county programs benefit from renovated and expanded space.

Liquor license sought for Treehouse Restaurant in Alto.

The restaurant wants to add onsite consumption of beer and wine to their menu, possibly expanding for dinner hours.

Funding from lodger’s tax requested by Fort Stanton Live ($5,000) and Old Lincoln Days ($17,780.18).

Both events bring thousands of tourists to Lincoln County and the requested funds are used for advertising.

How they voted Commissioner Tom Battin moved to table the issue until attorneys could meet to clarify – passed 4-1 with Mark Doth voting against.

The requests were approved, including the fair’s requests in the 2012-13 budget.

Passed unanimously

Both requests passed, with Doth recusing for Old Lincoln Days due to a conflict of interest.

Ruidoso Downs City Council Item Ordinance 2012-02, adopting state traffic code regarding riding on streets and bicycle paths.

Use of All American Park by the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca for its summer lunch program

Unauthorized purchase from Main Street Computers.

Appointment to Planning and Zoning Committee

What it’s about

How they voted

The ordinance strikes language which states bike riders will use existing bike paths instead of the street. There’s other language elsewhere in the city code which covers this.

Following a public hearing on the issue, the council passed the ordinance unanimously

The program would be used through Aug. 10 from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. every day, except for July 4.

Passed unanimously

The cost of $750 went toward updating the city’s Economic Development Board website, which will only go into effect once payment is received.

Passed unanimously

The mayor’s recommendation of Mark Heinemann to the board.

Passed unanimously

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Hanna Skandera, Governor Martinez’ NM Education Secretary-designate, surprised the Republican monthly meeting at Cree Meadows by showing up for a few questions and answers last Monday. Bill Burt, candidate for State Senator District 33 and Aubrey Dunn, candidate for State Senator District 39 were featured speakers at the meeting. Skandera fielded impromptu questions from more than 30 who attended.

Village cleared in former Fire Chief Gavin lawsuit On May 15, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico granted Summary Judgment on all federal claims asserted by former Fire Chief Tom Gavin. Gavin filed suit alleging that the Village of Ruidoso violated his rights under the United States Constitution by terminating his employment without offering him due process of law. Gavin also contended his termination was in retaliation for exercising his First Amendment Right under the U.S. Constitution.

Judge Carmen Garza issued a 31 page Memorandum Opinion on Tuesday granting Summary Judgment in the Village’s favor and dismissing all of Gavin’s Federal claims.

The Court remanded the State Law claims back to the State District Court for further proceedings.

Gavin served as Fire Chief for the Village of

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor A couple of comments on items in the May 18 issue of the Ruidoso News: In regard to the letter from Sandee Jourden thanking the Rotary Club for their efforts to repair and save the 50year old pavilion at School House Park, I would also like to add my thanks. To me, this pavilion is the epitome of what mountain architecture should look like.

The first time I ever saw Ruidoso most of it looked like this pavilion. I was thrilled to find a place like this in the southern part of New Mexico. I grew up in northern New Mexico and spent

many happy hours and days at mountain pavilions and in open-air cabins. I was immediately at home!

Moving along to the second item I on which I want to comment: The article about the Village Council and officials reaching agreement on a “vision” for Ruidoso. “Ruidoso: Living in Nature’s Playground” has a nice ring to it. I’ve heard it said that we live in a “national park” where even bears roam the streets of downtown.

Now I have a question for the council and officials of our town: Does your vision coincide more with the repaired

Supporting vital services

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com This is the time of year when local government entities are conducting checks and balances for next year’s budget. Due to still challenging economic conditions, the elected leadership and management must also make some very difficult decisions regarding the funding of nonprofit groups and certain positions overseen within local government such as the county extension services and the victims advocate position at the village.

As other entities like the Humane Society, White Mountain Search and Rescue, Sierra Blanca Boys and Girls Club, food banks and so many others must campaign their worth or what is known as ROI (return on investment); the task burdened upon these organizations is to educate elected officials the fiscal worthiness of local government support. To Commissioner Doth’s credit, he openly admitted how much he had not known before and learned about the scope of services provided by the County Extension Service. Just a couple of months earlier, his fellow commissioner Kathryn Minter referred to the County Extension as a home economics class whose function is unnecessary because “anyone can get recipes from the Internet.” With a comprehensive presentation and the ultimate sacrifice of Mr. Gnatkowskis’ position into early retirement, a majority of commissioners agreed to fund the Extension $9,000 for next year.

On the other hand, White Mountain Search and Rescue was somewhat left in the cold. The group asked for $3,800 and after being tabled, was finally awarded $1,000; crumbs for the professional training and dedication in comparison to the services they provide.

WMSAR have already been on five rescue calls this year; Lost Long

Distance Runner in the Gila Wilderness, Missing 41-year-old PTSD woman , Lost 15 year old at White Sands Natl. Monument , Lost Hiker, and a 62-year-old Alzheimer man who wandered away from his home. The question to ask anyone would be; would you want 20 people searching if you were lost or hurt in the forest or would you rather have 75 complete with dogs, horses and ATV’s? For $3,800, what is the ROI when people’s lives hang in balance of life and death?

Speaking of the ROI between life and death; the Village of Ruidoso recently tabled the $8,700 needed to fund the victims advocate position at the Ruidoso Police Department. The remaining funds for the position are supplied by various domestic violence advocacy organizations, federal and state grants.

The local victims advocate is the first line of protection and healing for victims and most recently assisted the young woman who was brutally assaulted behind the McDonalds on May 5.

The Ruidoso Police Department received federal funding from VOCA (Victim of Crimes Act) in 1997 to develop and establish a staff position to work with the victims of violent crimes.

Such violent crimes would include: Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Battery, Criminal Sexual Contact or Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor, Survivors of Homicide, Voluntary Manslaughter, Involuntary Manslaughter, Abandonment or Abuse of a Child, Elder Abuse, Rape Victims, Aggravated Stalking, Domestic Violence, Victims, Kidnapping, Arson, Victims of DWI, Robbery, and Hate and Bias Crimes.

ROI is a two-way street. Elected officials and management should carefully consider not just the ROI to the government entity itself when determining funding priorities but the overall value of human life and return on investment to the stakeholders in government, we the people.

We want your letters Ruidoso Free Press welcomes your Letters to the Editor on topics of concern to you and the community. Details: Letters, which should be no longer than 300 words, must include the name, address and telephone number of the author for verification.

Deadline: The deadline is 3 p.m. the Thursday before publication, but letters may be held until the following week upon the editor’s discretion. Disclaimer: The editorial board or editor of Ruidoso Free

Press reserves the right to edit or withhold from publication any letter for any reason whatsoever. Once received, all letters become the possession of Ruidoso Free Press. Letters reflect the opinion of the author, not necessarily that of Ruidoso Free Press or its staff.

Email your letters to: eugene@ruidosofreepress.com, or write: Letter to the Editor, Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, NM 88345

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pavilion at School House Park or with the River Crossing development and the “dollar store heaven” that seems to be our destiny? Just wondering.

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HEAL thanks First Responders

On Thursday, May 31, the Nest will be hosting a barbecue to honor our community’s first responders. First responders include law enforcement personnel, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Forest Service and other emergency professionals who put themselves on the line every day to help keep us safe.

The Nest staff will serve a menu of grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, sides and desserts from 1-3 p.m. in the shelter’s courtyard. Attendees will be provided the opportunity to tour the shelter and learn about the Nest’s expanded services for domestic violence victims.

“The partnership we have with our area law enforcement and first responders has

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been vital to the success of our agency,” states Sue Francis, HEAL office manager.

Throughout the year, first responders answer calls at the Nest ensuring resident’s safety and health. Law enforcement officers from Lincoln County often bring victims to the safety of the Nest Shelter following a domestic violence incident. Ruidoso Downs Police Officer Carolee Sandoval teaches a weekly Zumba class at the Nest for residents.

The Ruidoso Downs Fire Department delivers Santa by fire truck each December to visit the children at the Nest.

Ruidoso Fire Department Interim Chief Harlan Vincent works closely with Nest staff to ensure emergency preparedness for weather and fire emergencies.

“The first responders in our community have to be prepared for any emergency. They are exceptionally well trained individuals who demonstrate heroism on a daily basis. We hope that they will find their way out to the Nest that day so we can demonstrate our appreciation with some good food and Nest hospitality,” continues Francis.

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Pictured from the Nest’s Police Officers Against Violence Campaign: Back row: NMSP Duane Bullion, RPD G.R. Koshinkski, RPD Dale Harrison and RPD Chief Joe Magill; front row: RPD Christopher Bryan, NMSP Roberto Diaz.

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SNIDOW MUSEUM from pg. 1 Outdoor venues are vital at The Snidow Museum of Art. The large Terrace creates a place for community events and instructional classes set in the beautiful Little Creek Valley. Overlooking the Sculpture Garden, the Terrace is an outdoor venue unlike any other. Mother Nature will regularly add to the mystique with roaming deer, elk, and the fabulous wild horses of Ruidoso.

Classes, social events and exhibits will thrive in Lincoln County’s temperate climate. Outdoor space has been planned to be utilized year round.

About Conron & Woods Architects

Conron & Woods Architects was founded in Santa Fe in 1952 and serves

public and private clients throughout the Southwest. Though the firm has a diverse background working with commercial, institutional, and residential owners, they have particular expertise in the areas of museum design and historic preservation. Recent work has included the new New Mexico History Museum, a preservation project in the historic Doña Ana Village near Las Cruces, a significant addition to the Harwood Museum in Taos, several projects for Vermejo Park Ranch, as well as numerous projects for the public entities in the region.

Conron & Woods has a staff which includes four architects, as well as project managers, draftsmen, a programmer and LEED administrator, and administrative staff.

PROPOSAL from pg. 1 time limits were not usually imposed.

Stating “mail-in ballots are known to be flawed,” Racine’s remarks centered on the special election. “We’re complaining about the process,” said Racine, with more than a dozen in the audience showing support. Racine presented information regarding the timing of the 2010 ballot, stating rural addressing at the time was being overhauled, and more than 2,000 ballots were returned to post offices as undeliverable. Stating he had “hundreds” of petitions, Racine requested the commission begin the process which would culminate with a new ballot issue for the general election in November.

Lynn Crawford, Village of Ruidoso Councilor, local business owner and manager of the track’s Jockey Club spoke against the re-vote issue. He said businesses always know when racing season begins. Stating “$400,000 in local payroll” is paid to workers, the track benefits Lincoln County businesses through its employment and through encouraging tourism. “Let the process take its turn,” said Crawford, and added as an aside that he personally supported the track because of economic and employment benefits to the community.

Minter stated the US Constitution guarantees a “redress of grievances” and “hates we’re being bullied.” Her remarks from her desk mentioned illegal drug use in public schools, sex, gambling, Mother’s Day, and abortion. “All our elected of-

ficials failed us,” said Minter.

Sedillo commented she was against the ballot issue in 2010, but knew it had been decided by voters. After the initial vote when an issue of legality regarding the special election mail-in ballot surfaced, the concern eventually reached the Secretary of State’s office and the Attorney General. “All this information went to the state and they found nothing illegal (with the balloting procedure). I’m not wanting the county pulled apart again,” said Sedillo, who further stated she understood Racine’s concerns.

Minter made a motion to start the process to allow the issue to be placed on the general ballot in November. After a moment of silence, no second was offered by any of the four remaining commissioners and Minter’s motion died. Those who came to support Racine audibly gasped when a second was not offered, and left the gallery area quickly.

Rev. Alan Stoddard, pastor of Ruidoso First Baptist Church voiced, “You go, Kathryn,” as he left the commission chamber.

Crawford’s remarks have created animosity with those who do not like the process. Since his commission address, he’s received threatening notes, emails and phone calls. One note, tacked to his business door stated, “When the people can’t speak revolutions start, and it starts with you.”

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Commercial real estate activity provides optimism

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com A surge in commercial real estate and business activity has local Realtors and property owners “bullish” on the economic outlook for Lincoln County. Ruidoso/ Lincoln County Association of Realtors President James Paxton says, “Although the residential housing market is experiencing a decent recovery, it’s commercial transactions that have our attention right now.”

Since Jan. 1, 12 improved commercial property transactions closed for a total of $5.52 million. However, another $2.44 million in transactions are pending. Approximately 12 percent of each transaction contributes directly into the economy, supporting service providers including appraisers, inspectors, utility contrac-

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“The difference between commercial transactions and residential sales is that when people invest in commercial property, they are interested in doing business here rather than being a part-time resident, business owners provide employment opportunities and help the economy through GRT revenue.” Paxton said.

Residential home sales in Lincoln County tallied up an impressive 152 transactions totaling $36,521,591 in sales with a median price of $106.50 per square foot. Sixty-five home sales are pending at an additional value of $13,470,400. “The market is setting a nice pace for the summer season,” Paxton said.

Lending opportunities have been a key component in setting the pace.

Although several USDA programs and conventional residential lending source in addition to cash sales are supporting the market, Paxton says that residential investment property lending is difficult and sometimes impossible to obtain.

According to the National Association of Realtors, more money is starting to flow into commercial real estate.

programs, quite often, all the money available isn’t allocated so we must give it back to the federal government and that’s a shame. We are ready to do business here,” Brunner said.

The RVEDC is working with the New Mexico State Economic Development Department and the Village of Ruidoso to get the village recognized as a certified community in order to reap further benefits for quality of life projects. The regional director for the NMEDD will be in Ruidoso the second week of June to coordinate and provide guidance for the application process. The RVEDC recently purchased, with the assistance of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, a Lincoln County base segment which through the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) can determine the economic impact of new and expanding business through a software program that calculates the effect of residual dollars spent in a local economy for a specific industry. The program can also estimate the impact of a large employer leaving the market.

Lincoln County Medical Center has already put the program to use and is pleased with the accuracy of the return data according to Public Relations Director, Brad Treptow.

Proposed GRT increase might be necessary

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso Downs City Council’s decision to begin the process toward an increase in the city’s gross receipts tax was met with a great deal of hostility and anger at the council’s meeting, May 14.

The council voted unanimously to authorize City Clerk Carol Virden to start the public hearing process regarding a proposed quality of life gross receipts tax.

This would raise the GRT rate in Ruidoso Downs by one quarter of one percent – or about two cents for every $10 spent by consumers on qualified purchases – and would be expected to raise almost $200,000 per year if passed by voters.

Those funds would then be disbursed by a cultural advisory board to determine what organizations would receive funding assistance.

According to figures supplied by City Clerk Carol Virden, the tax could be one of many that municipalities throughout New Mexico implement if a hold harmless agreement is phased out.

That agreement, which the state legislature approved in the wake of the repeal of taxes on food and medical services, continues to make payments to local governments from the state’s general fund, but without any tax revenue to replenish it.

Senator John Arthur Smith of Deming has introduced legislation to repeal the agreement several times, and while it’s died in committee, several – including city attorney John Underwood and Downs Councilor Dean Holman – believe it’s only a matter of time before municipal governments are left high and dry.

According to Virden’s figures, the hit would be about $500,000 per year, about $300,000 more than what would be raised by the proposed quality of life GRT increase.

The tax is meant to enhance cultural programs and activities, as explained by Underwood at the May 14 meeting, although a majority of it would be expected to help support the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

Several of those complaining about the tax process were very vocal, including Mark Heinemann, who had just been approved as a member of the city’s Planning and Zoning Committee.

“I thank you for the appointment to the P&Z Committee, but I am also disappointed. You’ve just pitted citizen against citizen with this tax, and I’m appalled at you,” Heinemann said, barely concealing his rage. “You didn’t even consider any other funding possibilities.”

But these comments came after museum director Jim Kofakis made a presentation to the council detailing how much fat he had been able to trim from the budget, and how much more money he hoped to save in the museum’s future operations.

“I felt that they weren’t listening to me,” Kofakis said in an interview Friday. “Common sense would tell you I’m trying to cut costs, and I have looked into everything. I’ve looked at about 50 different business models to make this museum more efficient.”

Kofakis also took issue with those who claim this tax is another subsidy for Ruidoso Downs Race Track owner R.D. Hubbard, whose name is on the museum and who was the original owner.

The museum has been a part of Ruidoso Downs city government for some time now, and Kofakis said this tax would in no

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Commercial and multi-family mortgage originations more than doubled in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period a year earlier.

With the onset of the summer racing season featuring record breaking futurity purses, RLCAR director Keli Cox says horse property of all sizes and prices are moving well. “There is no room at the track and horsemen are attracted by the racing opportunities in addition to competitive pricing and motivated sellers,” Cox said.

The Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation (RVEDC) recently hosted a community and economic development workshop at ENMU-Ruidoso featuring Terry Brunner from the USDA Rural Development field office in Albuquerque. “My field office is looking hard at Ruidoso and Lincoln County for community partnerships to help facilitate the variety of grants, low interest loans and loan guarantee programs,” Brunner said.

The USDA Rural Development division has several business enterprise opportunities and community development options for community buildings, parks improvements and utility infrastructure projects.

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“It isn’t his museum. This would go to the people, the ones who actually own the museum,” Kofakis said.

Among the savings Kofakis says he’s instituted are a new service agreement with Windstream that reduces the museum’s phone and Internet costs by $400 per month, and a retrofit of light bulbs that cut electric costs by $1,000 per month.

What’s more, about $5,000 – roughly half – of the museum’s costs to purchase the new light bulbs were reimbursed by Public Service of New Mexico under a program meant to encourage similar retrofits in businesses and homes.

Kofakis is also looking at redoing the museum’s hours to bring it in line with the tourist trends of the area, although he stated those changes won’t go into effect until after the busy summer season.

He’s also looking into opening the museum back up to events such as parties, weddings and the like to create a new revenue stream, using the Santa Cruz Art and History Museum in California as a model.

“They’ve faced the exact same problem we’re facing, except it’s a private museum, instead of municipally owned, so there’s things they can do that we can’t,” Kofakis said.

Kofakis emphasized many solutions most people might come up with to cut costs and raise funds – such as hiring seasonal employees rather than keeping them year-round – aren’t an option because the museum is now owned by a public entity.

He also pointed out the fund won’t be entirely dedicated to the museum. Several community organizations – including the Rox Boxing Club, the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca and the Center for Protective Environment (COPE) – would be able to apply. All three have recently come to the council in search of funding.

“This is the most non-profits that have ever come before the council looking for funding,” Virden aid. “The revenues generated by the tax would have to be directed at cultural and youth activities in the area, such as those provided by these non-profits.”

Of course, all this could be a moot discussion if the voters decide a GRT increase isn’t needed. A public hearing still needs to be held before the question could be put on a ballot for a special Sept. 4 election.

FFA recognizes Shepperd

Lincoln County Undersheriff Robert Shepperd was awarded an Honorary Chapter FFA Degree from Corona FFA for his 14 years of volunteer work on the Corona FFA board. The award was presented

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CANDIDATE PROFILE: Miguel Garcia Miguel Garcia was born in Ruidoso in 1978. For the next two years, Garcia lived in Fort Stanton and Capitan. In 1980, his family moved to Carrizozo and opened The Outpost Bar & Grill which continued until 2011.

Garcia attended Carrizozo Municipal Schools through 12th grade. In 1993, Garcia helped start the Carrizozo Junior Police which was later converted into a Law Enforcement Explorer Post under the Boys Scouts of America. In 1996, Garcia was commissioned as a special deputy by Sheriff James McSwane. After Garcia graduated high school in 1997, he enrolled at Western New Mexico University. At WNMU, Garcia studied Administration of Justice which included studies in law enforcement policies and procedures, forensic science, management, corrections, sociology, psychology and political science. Garcia graduated with a Bachelors degree in Administration of Justice in 2002 and was cited for excellence in political science. Following his undergraduate course work, Garcia applied for and was admitted to the University of Tulsa College of Law. While at TU, he studied the core curriculum and concentrated in civil rights, criminal law and procedure, and employment law.

Garcia was named on the President’s List for academic achievement and awarded a C.A.L.I. Award for Excellence in Civil Rights and Civil Liberties and graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2005.

In 2006, Garcia took the bar exam in New Mexico and was admitted to practice as a lawyer in New Mexico and in the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. In June of 2006, he began working at John R. Hakanson, P.C. in Alamogordo as an associate.

Within the first few weeks, Garcia was assigned to supervise three other attorneys. In 2007, Garcia was promoted to vice president of the firm and then to his current position as president in 2009. In six years as a lawyer, Garcia has litigated numerous cases involving police misconduct, civil rights, employment law, criminal law, corporate law, and constitutional law. Garcia has two reported decisions from the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Political position Mr. Garcia has been an active registered Republican since the age of 18. Fiscally, Garcia is extremely conservative.

He believes that one who spends government money not only has a duty to do

so conservatively but to do so in manner that is continually transparent for and accountable to the citizenry. Garcia believes that holding political office is not an entitlement or an award but instead a serious obligation to perform a specific governmental function with absolute fidelity to the Constitution of the United States of America, The Constitution of the State of New Mexico, our laws, and the oath of office. His goals for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s office are as follows: 1. Enhance the office to a full service law enforcement agency that enforces all laws including traffic enforcement in the county and in the towns that lack a municipal police force. This will include more focus on combating drug trafficking on our highways.

2. Expeditiously obtaining grant funding so that more focus can be applied to drug abuse and drug trafficking with little financial burden placed upon the county tax payers.

3. Increase accountability and transparency in the office. This will include: (1) publicizing the office’s budget and policies and procedures and (2) making citizen complaint forms available online so that each mem-

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ber of the office is accountable to the citizenry.

Maintaining a more interactive Miguel Garcia website and keeping lines of communication open with the media so that our citizens are more knowledgeable of the office’s activities.

Cooperatively work with other branches of county government so that the office works in harmony with county government as a whole.

Make the Sheriff available to the public whether individually or as a group in order to consider citizen input on all office policies and direction.

Create either a reserve program or encourage the Sheriff’s Posse to create a branch within itself that is more active in assisting deputies in their day-to-day duties. This will allow for better law enforcement coverage and minimize the economic impact on the county.

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Hubbard Foundation grant program

Grant proposals are accepted until July 31 from counties, municipalities, public schools and 501-c-3 non-profit organizations in Chaves, Curry, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Otero and Roosevelt Counties. Successful grants from $1,000 to $20,000 will be awarded in November.

Proposals should improve the quality of life in a specific area. Requests for general operation, personnel costs or personal grants will not qualify. Contact the Hubbard Foundation for an application or information at PO Box 2498, Ruidoso, NM 88355, by phone at 575-258-5919 or by email at info@hubbardfoundation.com.

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By Corey Bard

The great part of working in the library is I can always discover authors I have not read and books I am not familiar with. I also enjoy meeting members of the community who share information and their interests. It is fascinating seeing what makes people tick.

Several people recommended my reading John Irving, who became famous with his novel, “The World According to Garp,” depicted by Robin Williams in the screen adaptation. I knew Irving was considered one of the great writers of the later 20th century, but I am usually a decade behind in listening to great music or reading a New York Times Best Seller. This is 2012, a decade has more than passed, so I was ready to sit down with “Last Night in Twisted River.”

The inside book jacket description states “… ‘Last Night in Twisted River’ depicts the recent half century in the United States as a living replica of Coos County, where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course.” The introduction to the book goes on using words like historical authentic, emotional authority, violent, and disturbing. Let’s face it. The “twisted” in the title can refer to many things. The circuitous route of his plot. The mental gymnastics we are led through to finish the book. The very definition of what readers and movie goers find entertaining. I repeat, violent and disturbing.

I went to an author talk in Gold Beach, Ore. by Ann Rule. I was one man among more than a hundred women. Ann Rule burst onto the scene, a retired police officer, writing the story of serial killer Ted Bundy. Her appearance in Gold Beach was to come back to the scene of her book “Mortal Danger.” The policemen, the victim, alive which is rare for an Ann Rule Book, and many of the characters came to the book signing.

Most of her subjects usually turn up dead. This event was like a gathering of women united and showing strength that they no longer accepted being targets. Women identify with Ann Rule’s writing because her subjects repeatedly are women as victims. Her audience, she has sold millions of copies, love the true crime genre. The event in Gold Beach was so rare to meet living characters she had written about.

Upcoming Events: Rehearsals are under way for the play “Camp Capitan” to be performed at the library May 31 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. It is an original play written by Kay Kuhlman about the all women CCC camp here in Lincoln County during the Depression of the 1930’s and 40’s.

Sign up for The Summer Reading Program begins May 21. The program kicks off June 4 with a race car extravaganza. Start your engines.

We will have kids races and real stock cars from White Sands Speedway.

You can sponsor a child for the summer or help with the costs of our summer programming by making a donation to the Friends of the Library. The Friends also operate a used book store at the entrance to the library which helps fund library programs and events for children and adults.

June 7 at 6 p.m. on the backstage theatre, Jennings and Keller will feature their acoustic and dobro guitar, fusion, Americana songwriting and performance. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a free evening of music.

White Mountain Elementary eagerly awaits new playground When the GOBond was passed last year, one of the big projects on the District’s to-do list was a complete makeover of the playground at the Sierra Vista Primary/White Mountain Elementary complex. Construction on the new playgrounds is set to begin the Tuesday after Memorial Day and will be complete by the time school begins in August.

Students at White Mountain Elementary were asked to share their thoughts on the new playground: “I think that it is important that kids our

age get outside for about 30 minutes a day.

Why not be even more entertained than we are now?!? Playgrounds are very important for kids this age. After all, kids love having fun!”

— Emily Musgrave “I think the new playground will be more fun. It will have more things to do like a slide and a better dome and cooler swings so we will get our energy out faster. Hopefully the monkey bars will have a better grip. I think we will have fun on our new playground!”

— Brandon Reynolds “I think the new equipment will be an incentive for better behavior in our cafeteria during lunch. All of the kids will be excited to play on the new equipment, so they will behave in the lunchroom.”

— Jackson Hanna “I think that the children at our school will benefit by getting a new playground. I think it will help us unwind during our recess.”

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White Mountain Elementary students Brandon Reynolds, Emily Musgrave and Hunter Belcher proudly display the schematics for the new playground that will be complete in time for the 2012-2013 school year.

Omness appointed to Hondo School Board Coda Omness of Tinnie was appointed to the Hondo Valley School Board after the resignation of Dennis Nosker. Omness edged out the appointment in a field of eight applicants. Omness is the Director of PR/Marketing ENMU-Ruidoso and a native New Mexican. Omness has resided in the Hondo Valley for 12 years and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from ENMU. Omness actively serves on several local boards including; Ruidoso Rotary Club, Billy the Kid Scenic Byway, and the Lincoln County Community Foundation. She is married to Troy Omness- Wildlife Biologist Rio Hondo Land and Cattle Co. Her son. Matt, is an ENMU-Ruidoso student and Headstart teacher in Mescalero.

Rotary Club presents scholarships

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Rotary Club of Ruidoso presented five seniors each with $2,000 scholarships. Nineteen applications were received from seniors in Ruidoso, Capitan and Hondo. Recipients pictured are Brenda Macias, Taylor Vuicich, Tanner Wapaha, Amanda Montes and (speaking) Emma Lindsey who thanked Rotary and explained their future college plans.

Bun Run benefits Special Olympics

Photo courtesy of Dina Garner / Ruidoso News

Funds generated from the Schlotzsky’s Bun Run for charity generated $2,600 that was donated to the NM Special Olympics program which will support the efforts of local athletes. Pictured from left to right: Tasha Carpenter, Curtis Williamson, Keith Gomez, Simon Gomez, Matthew Townsend, Jimmie Goodwin, Bobby Bun, Ernest Trujillo, Isiaha Romero, Sylvia Trujillo and Brandon Widener. Not pictured: Lura Voss and Ginger Williamson.

This week in Lincoln County History

May 22, 2012

Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society James Dolan allowed to return to Fort May 24, 1876 Private James K. Polk, ComStanton. pany M, 9th Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

May 30, 1870 Indians thought to be Navajos attack settlers near Fort Stanton and May 24, 1878 Special Agent Frank Warner kill three stampeding stock and stealing Angel, Department of Justice arrives at horses.

Fort Stanton.

May 30, 1888 Elements of 10 Infantry arrive May 24, 1929 Fire consumed shack occuat Fort Stanton. Units of 6th Cavalry pied by patient Masse. detach.

May 28, 1879 William Bonney testifies at May 31, 1937 Doctors Lauriand and Ausan Dudley Court of Inquiry. visit the Hospital.

May 28, 1953 Dr. Mankinen notified Fort May 31, 1855 Brevet 2nd Lieutenant Giles P. Stanton will be closed on June 30, 1953.

Higgins departs for survey of Rio Bonito.

May 28, 1855 First Sergeant Abraham Ferguson become first soldier to die at First Post Return for the month of May. Fort Stanton due to barracks fight. He is Garrison is comprised of Companies I and buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

K, 1st Dragoons; Companies A and K and May 29, 1873 Troops sent to Lincoln to put detachments of Companies C and E, Third down trouble. One Hispanic killed.

Infantry; Company B and detachments of Companies E, I and K, 8th Infantry, and May 29, 1873 Mescalero Apache ReservaCompany C, New Mexico Volunteers. The tion is established by Executive Order aggregate strength is 412. issued by President Grant.

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Hubbard Museum intern shares ‘collecting’ experiences Daniel Gandarilla Dr. Cynthia Orozco Humanities 289 24 April 2012

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Daniel Gandarilla shares his experiences as a student working an internship at the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

My idea of a good time never involved visiting a museum. I was 18 years old when I visited my first museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York City, a venture that arose from the touristic need to see the “significant” landmarks that are always showcased in movies. After only one hour in this grand and glorious venue, I knew I had been missing out. The objects sitting in their polished cases spoke of things that I could only wish to understand. A short year and a half later, I was allowed to further sate my curiosity.

This semester, I have had the wonderful opportunity to immerse myself in this enigmatic culture when I applied as an intern at the Hubbard Museum of the American West and was accepted into the program. With the help of the colorful cast of employees and volunteers, I have learned many valuable things about how the museum system works and what it means to archive relics of the past and present. The setting has been incredibly dynamic with hardly a dull moment or a wasted effort.

I have primarily worked on the curatorial aspect of maintaining the collection, which included learning about how to keep an ideal environment for the objects, recording any data so that it can be readily accessible for years to come, and performing small reparations on any artifacts needing attention. The best part of the process is handling the ancient artifacts with delicacy and care, creating an ethereal bond that transcends time and attempts to communicate a timeless relevance. The bond can become wholly personal. I hold something that someone else once held. They will never know that I exist, but I can savor their memory, a memory which gains a degree of immortality within the various trinkets, baubles, and memorabilia that have survived the endless tides of time. It is a true honor.

Therein lies the gallant purpose behind museums, however expansive or modest the museum may be.

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Evening eclipse puts on a dazzling show Myths about solar eclipses Perkins Observatory

The Sun is safe to look at during a solar eclipse.

Absolutely not true. The Sun is a ball of exploding hydrogen 1,000,000 times larger than planet Earth. Its surface temperature is 10,000° F. A permanent image of the Sun can be burned onto the back of one’s eye, destroying the rods and cones. Staring directly at the Sun can cause damage to your eyes even if one does not feel any pain. If the sun is low on the horizon or obscured by clouds, it may not seem very bright; but the dangerous UV rays can still cause damage even though one feels no discomfort. Sometimes the damage will not become apparent until many years later. Be careful when trying to view the Sun at any time!

The Sun is more dangerous to look at during a solar eclipse.

Yes and no. During a solar eclipse,

Collecting

the Sun is no more dangerous to observe; there are no special “eclipse rays” coming off of it which will damage your eyes very quickly.

During a solar eclipse the Sun is no less dangerous. Viewing the direct, unfiltered rays of the Sun can cause permanent eye damage even if only a tiny portion of the solar disk is visible.

Some people report eye damage after an eclipse because they viewed the sun unsafely, not because their eyes were zapped by the “eclipse rays.”

It is never safe to view the Sun. Not true. One can view the Sun safely and comfortably if one knows what one is doing.

During eclipses, people will try to observe the sun. The question is, “Will they do it safely?”

If we educate everyone and provide safe means to view the eclipse, the vision of thousands (or millions) of people will be protected.

Though we may learn of the facts and historical relationships in our classrooms and textbooks, museums provide a transient connection and sense of emotion.

They inform and educate as well, but most importantly, they remind us that we are here as the result of a great human effort to survive, prosper, and impact. This movement takes place every day and will enlighten or dishearten future populations.

A large portion of the Hubbard Museum’s collection comes from the collection of the late Anne Stradling.

She amassed a plethora of odds and ends throughout her life, some of it holding personal significance, most of it the product of her relentless fascination. Stradling illustrated how not all museums are, or should be, housed within spacious buildings specifically designed to display their goods to the public. Collecting the past occurs in our homes, within our photo albums, even in the trunks of our cars. We must never stop collecting.

This process is what grounds us in our present, even if only the future will be able to perceive it.

After spending many hours at the Hubbard, I can safely say that working at a museum is one of the most enjoyable things I have done. With so much to do, hardly anything becomes redundant and the next day always feels fresh. Spending time around such aged and solemn materials provides many morsels for the mind and soul to chew on. Perhaps I will contribute something significant enough to live on in museums. Maybe I will continue on like a rat, scurrying about in the dark marrow of museums, ensuring that all goes smoothly and that the relics have the opportunity to last another generation.

Most of all, I only wish to continue archiving, whether it be family heirlooms stored in a shoebox or formally working in a museum.

I have tasted of this ancient nectar and am left thirsty for more.

May 22, 2012

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Signs and the path, part 2 Dear Mayor, and chip-seal.

I promise not to disreWhich brings me to spect your Capitan walking manager Taylor’s report. path. I was hoping we could Last week she reported all be friends by now: bygones the county road signs are be bygones and all. So I’ll under investigation. Each write a bit more, and hope sign will be graded. Green for a better outcome. I think means the sign is fantastic it’s time, based on part of as it is. Yellow represents Lincoln County Manager a sign which is not quite Nita Taylor’s report at the up to snuff and red, well recent county commission red means sayonara to the meeting. existing sign. They’re not Sue Hutchison As I’ve driven by, I’ve measuring the reflectivity suehutch@valornet.com seen at least 10 walkers on of the signs yet, merely your new south-of-town their current condition. path in the last two months. I’ve heard The reflectivity-measuring-device folks call it a wonderful path, and conlooks like a high tech gun and costs thouversely “the walking path for morons.” sands. Lincoln County doesn’t own one Understand, Mr. Mayor, these are not my yet. Both Commissioner Jackie Powell comments, merely those I’ve heard. I’m and I are happy about that. It may be the just a writer. county will need to purchase one in the I think the latter comment is derived future to be compliant with DOT manfrom the fact that there are more than 90 dates. bright, informational and reflective signs Sadly for many, terms for both Comon the less than two mile path. Some are missioner Eileen Sedillo and Commissign-ettes, smaller versions of their grown sioner Tom Battin end this coming Decemup relatives which don the roadsides all ber. When this issue of measuring sign across Lincoln County. Signs, chip-seal, retro-reflectivity was initially brought up a and culvert work grant funded as they are, few months ago, discussion circled around I am glad walkers know where the town is road workers who would be required to located at all times while walking, due to drive county roads during night hours and the many directional signs posted at each measure each sign’s reflectiveness. Battin intersection. Not one walker need be lost. volunteered for active duty post term, and And, if I understand the orange barrels Sedillo nodded her assent to join. and signs near the south end of the path, Mayor, you’ll be pleased to know perhaps more reflective signs will soon be that each of your more than 90 walking added. path signs will pass reflective muster. For Recently, while walking on a path in years to come, your path will beacon all San Diego, I noticed the lack of multiple walkers, horseback riders and bicyclists to signs. San Diego obviously doesn’t have enjoy just less than two miles of path. fantastic grant writers like you do, Mayor, And Mr. Mayor, if you happen to see because they had to list all their informaSedillo or Battin shooting retro-reflectomtion on one small, dull, white sign. The eters or shining flashlights on road signs path was two miles and I recall seeing throughout Lincoln County next year, only four or five of these signs which inplease stop, thank them for their stellar dicated who was allowed on the path, pet service, and buy them a cup of coffee. You waste care, San Diego ordinance numbers, might also ask if you can join them when and hours the path was open. All that info your term is over in 2014.

– one little sign.

Gladly, you’ll be able to tell them Incidentally, an email I received post your walking path won’t need their attenpremiere path article stated, “…obviously, tion. you’re not a walker.” I chuckled, due to Are we friends, now? the fact that I’ve recently shaved approxiSincerely, mately ten inches off my waist merely by Sue watching what I eat and walking, sometimes more than nine miles at a time. I’ve Hoping she’s on the Mayor’s Christmas walked on trails, roadsides, on asphalt and card list now, Sue Hutchison can be dirt, in towns and in the forest, on gravel reached at suehutch@valornet.com

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Ruidoso Futurity trials open racing season

Results

May 18

By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press The futurity and derby growth at Ruidoso Downs continues at an amazing pace with 248 entrants – highlighted by four supplemental nominees – in the 25 trials to the $600,000 Ruidoso Futurity held on opening day Friday at Ruidoso Downs with a special 10 a.m. first post time.

Last year, there were 201 trial entrants in 21 Ruidoso Futurity trials.

The $600,000 purse is up

Softball Sierra Blanca Opener Men’s D M.D.I (Clovis) 10, Thunder 7 Men’s E Team Stroke Alamo 18, Mescalero Homeboys 12

May 19 Softball Sierra Blanca Opener Men’s D S.W.C. 18, Panthers 3 EP Astros 12, Thunder 2 Panthers 20, Big Boyz (Roswell) 10 Men’s E Team Stroke Alamo 17, Danger 5 Flightliners Rio 16, Quarters 15 Danger 14, Que? (Roswell) 11 Quarters 19, Mescalero Homeboys 2 Danger 15, Christ Community Church (Alamogordo) 3 Quarters 14, Outlaws (Roswell) 13 Women’s C Too Legit 16, Dangeress Diamonds 0 Dangeress Diamonds 17, Helios 11 Inferno 28, Dangeress Diamonds 21

May 20 Softball Sierra Blanca Opener Men’s D Lunaticz 19, Panthers 12 Men’s E Flightliners Rio 19, Danger 10 Quarters 16, Team Stroke (Alamogordo) 11 Flightliners Rio 21, Quarters 11

Sports Upcoming

May 25 Horse racing Ruidoso Futurity trials at Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m.

Baseball USSSA King of the Mountain tournament at all fields in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Mescalero, TBA

May 26 Horse racing Ruidoso Derby trials at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Baseball USSSA King of the Mountain tournament at all fields in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Mescalero, TBA

May 27 Horse racing Fine Loom, First Lady Handicap at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Baseball USSSA King of the Mountain tournament at all fields in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Mescalero, TBA

May 28 Horse racing Maiden, claiming and allowance racing at Ruidoso Downs, 1 p.m.

Baseball USSSA King of the Mountain tournament at all fields in Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Mescalero, TBA

Little League Juniors May 19 Ruidoso Tigers 15, Alamo Pirates 4 Ruidoso Tigers 15, Alamo Pirates 11 Majors W Marlins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Dodgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Yankees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tigers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Cubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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May 14 Yankees 6, Rays 2 May 15 Dodgers 7, Tigers 3 May 16 Rays 7, Dodgers 2 May 17 Marlins 17, Cubs 6 May 18 Tigers 9, Yankees 4 Minors W Jays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Pirates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Phillies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Dodgers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Red Sox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 May 14 Jays 18, Red Sox 3 May 15 Dodgers 6, Pirates 4 May 17 Jays 10, Phillies 4 Farm May 14 Mets 14, Tigers 2 May 15 D’Backs 6, Yankees 5 May 16 Pirates 7, Tigers 6 May 17 Mets 7, A’s 3 Playoffs May 18 A’s 3, D’Backs 2 May 20 Tigers 17, Yankees 7 A’s 7, Pirates 4 May 21 Tigers vs. Mets, late May 22 Championship, 6 p.m.

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PJ Chick In Black

from $500,000 last year and surpasses the previous record purse of $565,596.

There is always free parking and free general admission at Ruidoso Downs.

The Memorial Day weekend racing continues on Saturday through Monday with the usual 1 p.m. first post time.

On Saturday, All American Futurity winner Ochoa and Rainbow Futurity winner Feature Mr Bojangles, two of the three 2011 juvenile champions, are expected to compete in

the trials to the Ruidoso Derby.

The Ruidoso Derby purse could exceed $800,000 and projects to be the fourth-richest quarter horse derby run in 2012.

The four supplements, at a cost of $15,000 each, are headed by the undefeated $251,000 New Mexican Spring Futurity winner PJ Chick In Black. The Desirio daughter accelerated to win her maiden by one length when she won her New Mexican Spring Futurity trial in her career debut. see RACING pg. 14

Camaraderie the key

In Capitan’s quest for a second baseball championship, the Tigers had to learn how to win

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The goal from the beginning of the year for the Capitan baseball team was simple.

They’d won a state championship, now it was time to win another.

But after the first four games of the year – on the advent of their District 4-1A schedule – the Tigers didn’t look very much like a championship team.

Capitan opened the season 0-4, including three straight in the New Mexico Military Institute Sertoma Classic in Roswell.

But then came the district competitions – starting with Dora – and the Tigers didn’t lose again until dropping a 9-5 decision to Artesia’s JV just before the Class 1A state tournament. That was a little more than a month of 13 straight wins.

“The heart of the team started beating after we went 0-4,” said catcher Bobby Hughes, part of a corps of sophomores that made up the heart of the Tiger squad. “We were like a family out there.”

A family is just what the Tigers needed to be. After losing four solid seniors to graduation from the year before, Capitan was without much experience or leadership, and had to learn the hard way how to win.

“We didn’t start off as hot as we wanted to, but we had to learn as we went,” said third baseman Dreamer Whipple.

That’s not to say there wasn’t any leadership on the team. Juniors Whipple, Jacob Wilcox and Raul Villegas were a strong trio. Indeed, Villegas was the No. 1 pitcher and got the win in the state championship

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Questa first baseman Joe Cintas (22) can’t reach the throw from pitcher Kendall Cordova (5) in the fourth inning of the Class 1A semifinal at Manzano High School in Albuquerque. Capitan’s Mikey Hamm, far right, was safe on the play and two runs scored for the Tigers.

game.

But a majority of the team were sophomores. Hughes, Jacob Griego, Mikey Hamm, Rueben Mendoza, Tracker Bowen and Kyle Edmiston all made important contributions throughout the team’s win streak.

Mendoza’s contributions may not have been as apparent. He spent the season on the bench with an injury and kept the book, cheered the team on – did anything he could to help the Tigers win.

“I grew up playing sports all my life, and it hurt not to be out on the field,” Mendoza said. “I tried to help and motivate them as much as I could.”

Bowen was the number two pitcher and came up with a big shutout against Questa in the state semifinal game, while Mikey Hamm legged out an infield dribbler and beat the throw to first base while two Tiger runs scored in the same contest.

That play broke the game open for Capitan.

“It was a relief for me after that play,” Hamm said. “I knew we were going to the championship after that.”

The state title game was a rematch of the first game of the year, when Capitan lost 3-2 to Floyd. The Tigers found themselves in another nail-biter – going up early and then allowing the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Bronchos to take the lead.

But this time, Capitan muscled up Raul Villegas pitched the complete game in and got the hits they needed to come the Class 1A championship, allowing four runs, but striking out four batters and hold- back and finish with the win. “”I wanted it even more after we ing on for the victory.

lost to Floyd at the beginning of the year,” Bowen said. “There was a lot of redemption.”

It may not have been redemption, but freshman Robert Miller was the one who came through with the big hit in the title game, grabbing hold of a 1-2 pitch and sending it to the base of the 400-foot sign in center field of Isotopes Park for a standup triple.

That was the hit that scored fellow freshman Dillon Trapp to put the Tigers ahead for good in the top of the seventh inning.

Miller, Trapp, Kaydn Traylor and Dominic Salcido were the four freshman on the team, while eighth graders Ryan Dement and Evan Sabo rounded out the youngest players on a young team.

With no seniors, Trapp said the younger players were happy to get guidance from anyone they could.

“The leadership really helped, especially from guys we didn’t expect,” Trapp said.

“They helped us get through the beginning of the year, and I felt we could win another title after that. We were just tired of losing.”

“This was a good mesh of kids,” said head coach James Weems. “They loved to be with each other and they just got better and better.”

So, with no seniors and everyone set to return for next year, is there any reason the Tigers can’t three-peat?

“We’re very confident we can do that,” Bowen said. “We’re not losing anyone.”

Quarters take fourth in Sierra Blanca Opener

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was a good start to the summer softball season for the Quarters team in the Sierra Blanca Opener over the weekend at Eagle Creek Complex, but the start could have been even better.

The Quarters team finished fourth out of nine teams in the Men’s E division, its only losses coming to Flightliners of Rio Rancho, the division’s eventual champion.

Quarters opened the tournament with a narrow 16-15 loss to Flightliners on Saturday, then had to fight its way through the

loser’s bracket, beating Mescalero Homeboys, Outlaws from Roswell and Team Stroke Alamogordo before meeting up once more against Flightliners on Sunday.

The rematch wasn’t as close, as Flightliners took a 21-11 victory and ended the Quarters’ run.

Another local team which made a run through the loser’s bracket – only to lose to Flightliners – was Danger, which lost to Team Stroke in its first game, then defeated Que of Roswell and Christ Community Church of Alamogordo.

A 19-10 loss to Flightliners relegated Danger to a fifth place tie with Team Stroke.

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Quarters’ second baseman Charlie Martinez, left, catches a relay throw from the outfield as Flightliner Jason Yazzie slides in safely, Saturday, during the Sierra Blanca Opener at Eagle Creek Complex.

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Details, details details: Don’t be deviled

by Sarah Crewe with Ty Wyant

“You got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”

– Yogi Berra Now that you are diligently completing your workouts each day, including some hill repeats on both the bike, practicing your transitions, doing a few “bricks,” and swimming some hard repeats in the pool with heads up and breath control, you are on well your way to successfully complete the Ruidoso Sprint Triathlon on June 9.

Congratulations. Your dedication and hard work will soon to be rewarded. Other triathletes, regardless of skill level, respect a strong, consistent workout ethic. The fastest pros respect the slowest age grouper when the pro knows that age grouper is putting in the time to reach their goal. You will be cheered and receive a knowing nod.

But, you’re not quite there yet.

Now is time to think about the details. What are you going to wear? What do you need to

bring with you in the transition area? What else do you need to have a smooth race, to allow your fitness to shine? Preparation and attention to detail reduces the prerace anxiety that all triathletes cope with for every race.

First things first: What to wear. Since this is a reverse sprint triathlon (normally races follow a swim-bike-run order of disciplines), you will swim last and run first. Most triathletes, both male and female, who race sprint tris wear a “trisuit,” which is a one piece lightweight suit, worn for all three disciplines, thus reducing transition time.

For men, assuming you do not have a trisuit, the next best thing to do is to wear a thin pair of lycra shorts, or jammers, with a tight shirt over it (for

aerodynamics on the bike), or even a bike shirt onto which you pin your race number. If you have a race belt, then all you need to do is pin your number to your race belt and take that off before the swim.

You will run and bike wearing that shirt and upon entering T2 (the second transition), quickly remove the shirt, grab goggles and run to the swim start.

Women can either run in a one-piece suit, or – over your swimsuit. – wear a pair of tight fitting shorts for both the bike and run, and – once in T2 – remove your shorts and swim in your suit.

It is also possible to wear shorts and a bike shirt for the swim, but the bike shirt will not be as streamlined in the water as you would be without a shirt, as it will bulk up and create drag, making your swim much more difficult.

Other tips: The less you do in transition the more time you save. If you can, ditch the socks. Before you run, put some lubricant and talcum powder in the shoes to make them nice and comfy. Do the same with your bike shoes, especially if they rub anywhere on your feet. Also lube under your arms, or anywhere on your body

that may chafe. If you plan on carrying a GU with you, put it in a pocket or in your shorts before the run so that you don’t waste time grabbing it (and potentially dropping it) during the transition to the bike. Make sure your goggles are clean by rinsing them out before the race. Bring a hat or visor if that is what you like to run in and practice removing it and placing your helmet on your head quickly.

The morning of the race, place only what you need in transition. Anything else is noise, will distract you and may get in the way. Bring a small towel upon which you will place your necessities, and take the rest to your car or your support crew.

Make a list of everything you need for your run, bike and swim (see http://triathlon.racechecklist.com/). The morning of the race place your “stuff” on the towel so that it will be easy to grab after each discipline, and practice this a few times before the race. Imagine yourself in the race and practice grabbing and going.

And if you get a chance, watch some International Triathlon Union (ITU) races on the web. Their transitions are

seconds as their races are won in seconds. For example, the ITU race – to determine which American is going to the Olympics – held this past weekend in San Diego, the difference between first place and fifth place was only 30 seconds and the difference between first and 25th was only 90 seconds! You think they practice their transitions? You bet. A sprint tri is no different.

Plan plan, plan.

Details, details, details.

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 575.257.4900.

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

RACING from pg. 13 Owned by Fredda Draper with Denny and Susie Bowen, PJ Chick In Black returned for Carl Draper in the Spring Futurity to show a bright future with a one-length win in an excellent 14.91 seconds for 300 yards.

Esgar Ramirez rides PJ Chick In Black with the eighth post position in the ninth trial.

The other supplements are Caballo Famous Eagle, Wasting No Corona and CR Sweet Te. All the supplements also gain eligibility to continue making sustaining payments for the 2013 Ruidoso Derby.

Sunset Well Services’ homebred Caballo Famous Eagle, a son of first-year sire One Famous Eagle, is still a maiden, however has shown promise with a

late running fourth-place finish in the 300-yard West Texas Futurity while being time in 14.82 seconds. The Alberto Franco-trained gelding has trouble at the start of his West Texas Futurity trial and rallied to finish a close third, beaten by only a neck.

Caballo Famous Eagle starts from the sixth post position in the 10th trial with Abdel Torres up.

Anna Crowson’s Wasting No Corona is also a maiden who is futurity tested. The gelding was third in his trial to the Harrah’s Entertainment Futurity at Louisiana Downs in his first start and then came through with a fourth-place effort in the Harrah’s Entertainment Futurity.

Modesto Pina will ride Wasting No

Sports in brief Hershey track meet

$60 by June 15. Late registration is $70

by June 30. There is also an extra fee This year’s Hershey youth track for bowling, golf, swimming and racmeet will be held June 3 at Ruidoso quetball. To sign up for any event, call High School. Registration is at 2 p.m., Sandee Jourden at 257-4565. while the meet begin at 3 p.m.

Dates for remaining events are: The meet is open for youth athletes Horseshoes, May 22 at 10 a.m., ages 9 to 14, and the top two in each Smokey Bear Forest Trail parking lot. event and age group go to the state meet Recreational events – May 25, 9 at Rio Rancho June 23.

Events include the 50 meter dash (9- a.m. at Ruidoso High School track.

Track and field – May 26, 9 a.m., 10 years only), 100, 200, and 400 meter dash, 800 meter run (11-12 years), 1,600 Ruidoso High School track. meter run (13-14), 4x100 meter relay, Raquetball and tennis, contact Bart standing long jump and softball throw.

Young at 257-3193.

Participants can enter two track and Big Willie Classic one field event, or one track and two A golf fundraiser for People for field events each. No spikes are allowed.

Kids will be held June 16 at Valle Del For more information, call the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department Sol Golf Course in Carrizozo. The tournament is also accepting prize or at 257-5030. cash donations to keep the event fun and Senior Olympics interesting for participants.

Qualifying for this year’s state SePrizes may include – but are not niors Olympics has begun, and this year limited to – golf bags, golf clubs, balls, is also a qualifying year for the 2013 towels, trophies and gift cards. national games in Cleveland.

This event is named after Willie The age minimum is 50 years as Silva, a long-time business owner in of Dec. 31, 2012, and a $5 registration Carrizozo. He contributed greatly over fee entitles the individual to participate many years to his community, and we in all offered events. Deadline for early would like to continue that tradition. bird registration of $45 for state games For more information, contact is May 31, while regular registration is James Silva at 480-332-4354.

Corona when they start from the sixth post position in the 12th trial.

W.R. Herring’s Cr Sweet Te makes a class jump for the Ruidoso Futurity trials.

The Roy Marcom-trained filly made her only start in a Remington Park maiden race and finished third, beaten by one length over 300 yards. She then won her training race at Ruidoso Downs with a sharp 15.754 time, the third-fastest time from the three days of training races.

Cr Sweet Te is in the final trial with the fifth post position and G.R. Carter up.

Jand M Racing and Farm’s Featuring Alene, a daughter of Feature Mr Jess, had the fastest time from the training races – 15.669 for 300 yards – and has the seventh post position in the 23rd trial when she makes her career debut.

Esgar Ramirez has the mount.

West Texas Futurity third-place finisher Pajarita Sita, the futurity’s 5-2 favorite, starts in the 17th trial with the seventh post position. Esgar Ramirez rides the daughter of first-year sire Pappasito.

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Capilla Hipódromo: ‘Yo nunca sabía que estaba pasando.’

asistieron a la pista y le enseñó cómo hacer Por Sue Hutchison Temporada de carreras está en la puerta que las aplicaciones prácticas de la mayoría de salida. Miles descenderá sobre la pista de de los capellanes de la verdad ya sabemos lo Down, en busca de caballos rápidos, buenos que ellos específico para realizar un seguimiento de los trabajadores, tanto en la parte momentos y, posiblemente, el dinero fácil.

Hay un Front Side familiar de la pista que es delantera y trasera.

Durante la temporada baja, invierno visto por la mayoría de los que vienen a las efectivamente trabaja con personal de la carreras. ofi cina del frente al otro, los trabajadores También hay una parte de atrás con una del casino, el personal de limpieza, y el pequeña capilla en el centro de los granepersonal de transmisión simultánea. Es un ros, un campanario blanco abrazando el trabajo todo el año, un invierno en que se ha cielo de Ruidoso Downs. Darrell invierno, comprometido.

Cuando comienza la temCapellán Hipódromo camina por la vida de porada de carreras más oportunidades están los trabajadores en un esfuerzo por llevar a presentes para los voluntarios de invierno y Jesús en los graneros. “Durante la temporada de carreras que hay probablemente 500 la capilla.

En un día cualquiera entre abril y septrabajadores parte de atrás,” dice Winter. tiembre, por la mañana Volver secundarios Hace doce años, él no sabía nada acerca de comienzan con un pequeño devocional a la cultura pista de carreras. Desde entonces, través del sistema de megafonía a las 8 él y su esposa, Melanie ha invertido sus am de invierno llega a la tierra y camina vidas en los entrenadores, jinetes, mozos de a través de los establos, hacer contactos, cuadra, deportistas y veterinarios. Se formó conectar con los trabajadores, la lectura de como un misionero y ahora dice que la pista ofrece “lo más parecido a las misiones las Escrituras y orar con los trabajadores cuando se siente que sea necesario. “Todos extranjeras que tenemos.” ellos merecen respeto. Son muy trabajadores Este año, se da la bienvenida a Sue y gente amable,” dice Winter.

Eifert, un capellán de la pista de los compaMuchos de los trabajadores a dejar atrás ñeros Downs de Albuquerque. Eifert es una a la familia en un esfuerzo por ganarse la madre, su abuela y tiene unos pocos pianos de cola muy bueno también.

Ella es también un interno Attention High School Journalism Students: de verano. Ruidoso Downs Get hands-on newspaper experience Racetrack Capilla es una hisAt the New Mexico High School Journalism Workshop toria de éxito bien conocido June 10 -13, UNM Campus y está aquí para aprender las Albuquerque cuerdas. “Espero que para Open to all Juniors and Seniors. Register Now! Deadline is May 25th construir relaciones con los trabajadores que pueden Contact your Journalism teacher or visit www.nmpress.org for details. terminar en Albuquerque para nuestra temporada de carreras. Quiero aprender a comunicarse apoyo a las personas que trabajan en la parte de atrás,” dice Eifert.

“Es muy bueno que podemos decir, ‘mira lo que se ha logrado aquí y qué se puede hacer en otro lugar,’” dice Shaun Hubbard, Gerente de Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. “El invierno y el Capellán de la Capilla Hipódromo de ofrecer tanto frontal y posterior apoyo de los trabajadores, la orientación y la asistencia y el beneficio del trabajador a los niños de los programas que ofrecen.”

Desde el comienzo, la visión de Invierno ha sido la de capacitar a los capellanes de la pista. Él presentó la escuela del capellán en El Paso en marzo. Doce capellanes

vida de apoyo. El Paso es el hogar de varios, y el invierno toma una vanload de los trabajadores de vuelta a casa a visitar de vez en cuando, lo que les permite volver a conectar.

La Fundación Hubbard ha apoyado desde el inicio de la Capilla, de acuerdo con el invierno. Además de donar los fondos generales, las clases de ESL para los trabajadores son financiados cada año por la fundación. Hubbard quiere dar oportunidades a los trabajadores para promocionarse en la industria y se da cuenta de la importancia de ser capaz de comunicarse en Inglés con trabajadores de la pista que no son bilingües.

Varios miembros de la comunidad del condado de Lincoln apoyar los esfuerzos de la Capilla del Hipódromo. Gib McClannahan y Jackie han sido parte de la parte de atrás desde 1947. Semanal, Jackie ayuda a preparar y servir la comida comunitaria del viernes en la capilla, y Gib es un entrenador de caballos que conoce la cultura de lado

trasero también.

“No estoy interesado en una gran congregación. Tampoco estoy interesado en tomar gente de otras iglesias. Quiero usar el ministerio de personas de ideas afines que quieran tomar a Cristo en los graneros conmigo sin una agenda personal. Sea cual sea la procedencia de los trabajadores de la industria “, nos convertimos en lo que necesitan para poder llevar a Jesús en sus vidas. La gente que están dispuestos a invertir en las vidas de los trabajadores de la pista son siempre necesarios,” dice Winter, teniendo en cuenta que hay muchas áreas ya han tenido éxito, que necesitan voluntarios.

Una breve misa dominical en la capilla es uno de los de invierno de muchas maneras y su tripulación afectan la vida de trabajadores de la pista “.

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Thank you to the 1 percent of the American population, an elite group of individuals, who signed a blank check for an amount that is up to and including their very lives in defense of liberty.

Bataan Death March survivor awarded the Bronze Star

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Capitan resident Sgt. Virgil Wallace was presented with the Bronze Star July 31, 2011. Sgt. Wallace, the oldest living Bataan Death March survivor from New Mexico, received the distinguished honor for his exemplary service on his 98th birthday during a celebration at the Church of Christ with family, friends and dignitaries.

WSMR Garrison Commander, Colonel Leo Puller USA, presented Wallace with the Bronze Star, which since his captivity in World War II, for reasons unknown, took nearly 70 years to reach his chest. Congressman Steve Pearce’s Field Representative, Joe Martinez delivered a compelling speech, reflecting upon his own family members who survived the Bataan Death March and the passionate project he undertook of having the nation’s only federally funded Bataan memorial constructed in Las Cruces.

A statement from Congressman Pearce reads; “I am honored to recognize Sgt. Wallace’s heroic service in the 200/515 Coast Artillery. His brave and selfless actions provide inspiration for all those in our armed forces, and I am thankful for the sacrifices he made to defend our freedom. He faced horror in the name of liberty and deserves recognition.”

The Bronze Star is awarded to a mem-

ber of the U.S. Army who “distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service.” The award was established by Executive Order 9419 on Feb. 4, 1944 and awarded to deserving men and women who served after Dec. 6, 1941.

Sgt. Wallace’s citation for the medal, signed by the Secretary of the Army, reads: “His exemplary performance of duty in combat was in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 151th Antiaircraft Artillery and the Army of the United States.” Sgt. Wallace served in the U.S. Army from May 25, 1946 to March 19, 1951 as a fuse setter for the 200/515 Coast Artillery.

New Mexican military service personnel were among the first to see live combat in World War II, defending the Bataan Peninsula and enduring what is known as the Bataan Death March then subsequent grueling captivity under the Japanese Imperial Army.

The Bataan Death March was the forcible transfer of approximately 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war following a three-month Battle for Bataan in the Philippines at the onset of World War II. The 60-mile march was characterized by grueling physical abuse and murder which resulted in very high fatalities inflicted upon prisoners and civilians alike.

Of the 1,800 New Mexicans serving in the Philippines, only 900 returned home. In fact, New Mexico had the highest casualty rate of the 48 states as 49,579 New Mexicans served and had the highest volunteer rate of any state during World War II (2006 Roberts & Roberts, New Mexico).

New Mexicans have continued dedicated service through Korea, Viet-Nam, Desert Storm, Iraq and Afghanistan.

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WSMR Garrison Commander, Colonel Leo Puller pins the Bronze Star upon Bataan Death March survivor, Sgt. Virgil Wallace as Congressman Steve Pearce’s field representative, Joe Martinez, looks on during a ceremony, which also marked Wallace’s 98th birthday, July 31, 2011 in Capitan. Above, a miniature bronze replica of Bataan Memorial in Las Cruces was also presented to Wallace.

May 22, 2012

We were soldiers, forever

Charlie McMahon, a veteran U.S. Army medic who served one tour during the Vietnam War, is a hero. At least that’s how his friend and fellow Vietnam veteran Hugh Niles puts it, nearly 40 years after the last American troops were airlifted out of what was then called the city of Saigon.

McMahon, who was a member of the 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry, spent two years in the army, receiving six medals, including a Purple Heart. He grew up in El Paso, but now resides in Carrizozo.

Niles, a former Marine, who served four years in the service, also lives in Carrizozo. The two men did not know each other while in Vietnam and only became friends two years ago. Still, the bond the two men share as Vietnam veterans, and especially Niles’ deep admiration for McMahon’s service as a medic, has strengthened in the short time they’ve known each other.

The Ruidoso Free Press caught up with both McMahon and Niles recently to ask them about their time in the service.

Charlie McMahon: Do you want to know the truth? When I went into the service I had never even heard of Vietnam. I didn’t know it existed until I arrived there. And then it wasn’t very pretty.

Ruidoso Free Press: You’d never heard of Vietnam?

McMahon: Nope.

RFP: The U.S. was involved over there before you went into the service.

McMahon: That’s right.

Hugh Niles: I had never heard of it until I was – I mean, I went in – what? – three years after you did, and by then it was on the news everyday. And I lost a couple of my older friends who went over there and got killed. So I knew what it was, they didn’t. They went into it blind. I mean, they had no idea. We had an idea because

we used their unit’s actual radio calls and the film that they had of them and the pictures they used to train us, the marines, to go over there. They said this is what you’re going into. And I heard it, the radio calls, they were outnumbered over 100 to one. And the North Vietnamese had one thing in mind and that was to wipe them out, to kill them all. They couldn’t do it.

These suckers fought hard.

RFP: What year was that battle?

McMahon: 1965.

RFP: How old were you when you went into the service?

McMahon: I was still a teenager, about 19. Look, there was a big draft back then, a big build up. I got drafted right out of high school. I went into the service. I had nothing against it. I went in. I was proud of myself.

RFP: Was there at that time a big backlash against the Vietnam War? McMahon: They say there was here in this country, the people protesting it and everything.

RFP: Where did you grow up?

McMahon: I grew up in El Paso. I had just gotten out of high school when I was drafted. El Paso Technical. It was a vocational school. I quit for a year, after my dad died, I went to work. But then the rest of the family convinced me to go back and finish high school, which I did right before I went into the service. I had to go to a summer school to get my diploma. But once I got through with that, I went right into the service.

RFP: Where did you go for Basic Training?

McMahon: Fort Polk, La. It was three months of basic training and then they sent me to Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, for medical training. And then after it was over I was Continued on next pg.

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A lifetime of service: Robert T. Brophy

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com World War II veteran “Bob” Brophy at the age of 91, volunteered at the Village of Ruidoso Senior Citizens Center 13 years totaling more than 18,000 hours. Senior Citizen Center Director Sandy Jordan said, “The accumulation of Bob’s volunteer hours have resulted in a cost savings to the community (based on $15.39 dollars per volunteer hour) of more than $215,041with his time as a volunteer, which is quite a measurable impact for one individual donating back to the community.”

Robert T. Brophy was born in a small town in western Pennsylvania in 1920. His interest in aviation took him to New York where he enrolled in a vocational aviation school. Brophy became the third employee of Schweizer Aircraft Company as a welder.

After the start of World War II on Dec. 7, 1941, Brophy built gliders for pilot training. “Everyone young and old was committed to the war effort. Housewives turned in their aluminum pots and pans for metal salvage and many

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Bob Brophy stands with Sandie Jourdan at the VOR Senior Center. Brophy, a WWII veteran, has contributed more than 18,000 hours of volunteer service to the center.

went to work in aircraft factories or welding in the shipyards,” Brophy said.

Brophy was deferred from the draft due to his position in the defense plant. “I felt I could be doing more, so I quit my job, went down to the local draft board and joined the Navy. After finishing boot camp, I was sent to Navy Pier in

WE WERE SOLDIERS from pg. 16 shipped off to Vietnam.

RFP: As a medic, what did you do in the army?

McMahon: My job was to take care of my people, make sure they got their pills, if they got wounded I would make sure they were evacuated.

RFP: How did you become a medic?

McMahon: They picked it. They tell you what you are going to be. They decided this after training.

RFP: They just figured you’d be pretty good as a medic?

McMahon: Yeah. I loved the training they gave me for that. It came in handy.

RFP: I know it’s a sensitive issue, but would you mind sharing a story about what you saw in Vietnam?

McMahon: I saw a lot of death. (pause) I guess I went crazy over there like everybody else.

RFP: What do you mean by that?

McMahon: I was scared but you didn’t show it. You had to be there, you couldn’t go AWOL because there was no place to go. You just stood your ground. And I guess we all took care of each other. You know, it was very prejudice back in those years – the blacks, the Mexicans, the whites. We had no choice but to rely on each other.

RFP: How long were you in Vietnam?

McMahon: Eleven months. I almost made my tour when I got hit. I got hit in January 1967 and I was supposed to rotate in February.

RFP: When you say you got hit, do you mean you got shot?

McMahon: I got shrapnel from an explosion. I got shrapnel in my abdomen, my leg. I got sent back to An Khe, the home base for the 7th Calvary. That’s when I first had surgery. They shipped me to the Phillipines for a couple of days, and from there I went to Okinawa for about a month, and from Okinawa they shipped me up to Japan, and finally they put me on a plane and sent me home. And then I had to have surgery again.

RFP: Aside from the Purple Heart, what other medals have you received?

McMahon: I have a combat medical badge, I got two Bronze Stars with accommodations, and a Silver Star.

Niles: He didn’t even know he had the Bronze Star until the first of the year— McMahon: When I went into the V.A. hospital to get some compensation. I’m still fighting them right now.

RFP: Fighting with them?

Niles: He’s only rated – his disability with the V.A. – he was rated 80 percent, and he was expected an upgrade to 100 percent, but they dropped him 20 percent.

He’s been fighting with them since 1967.

McMahon: I started collecting compensation in ’67, they gave me a percentage because of what had happened to me. They never told me I had a right.

Niles: They never informed him or followed up on it with him.

RFP: Why do you think that is? That they never told you.

McMahon: They just didn’t want us to know.

Niles: They don’t like paying.

You know, veterans – when we went in there, they told us we were expendable. We no longer had a mom and daddy, they were our mom and daddy and we were a number.

And we were a replaceable number. That’s the mentality

they gave you: If you want to go home, you go over there and you fight like a mad dog or you ain’t coming home.

Somebody else will replace you, you’re just a number.

RFP: They told you guys that from Day 1?

Niles: Oh yeah. You see how they treat their veterans nowadays and we were never treated like that. He hid out for 10 years after he got back, didn’t tell nobody, didn’t take no checks for payment, took it all as cash, and stayed off the grid, and stayed doped up, drunk, because that’s all we had. I lived in Mexico with a bunch of Vietnam vets that left this country because of the way we were treated when we came back.

And we just did our job. We just did what we were told.

RFP: Why do you think that was, though? Why were Vietnam vets treated so harsh? Compared to, say, World War II vets?

Niles: World War II had an end to it. We declared victory over our enemy. With Vietnam, they said we lost it. We were winning when we were there. We didn’t lose the war. It was the American people pushing on our government to stop the war, and they made it such an ugly war that when the veterans came back we got spit on, they got dog crap thrown on them.

I personally had dog crap thrown on my dress blues. We didn’t deserve that. And we couldn’t tell any employers that we were veterans. If you told them you were a Vietnam vet, they wouldn’t hire you.

Flat straight out wouldn’t hire you.

Niles: We were expendable. They don’t want to give us what is rightfully ours.

We earned it. We have to go fight them tooth and nail. Well, I’ve got him attorneys right now. These same attorneys

have taken 56 guys and got their 100 percent, because the V.A. kept screwing with them and screwing with them. You only get three appeals. If you let these organizations do it for you, they don’t know the legal steps that can be taken in between each appeal.

McMahon: I had to have proof of my service in country over there. I had to show them that. And I’m lucky I had some friends that put me on the First Calvary Association, so I called them up and told them I needed some help, some information, and they went down to the archives and got all the information for me. I turned it all in to my psychiatrist and they said that’s all the proof we’ll ever need.

Niles: I have seen these guys do things that will make your heart explode. It chokes me up to tell people about guys like him, because he’s a hero, man.

(His eyes begin to well up.) I saw our corpsmen jump up and run through hell.

I was froze, I couldn’t move. There was so much (expletive) blowing up around me, and these guys like him run right through it, like it’s not even happening.

They would throw their lives away for their brothers.

McMahon: A lot of us didn’t come back. I a lot of us didn’t come back the same way we went over there.

Niles: We look back at pictures and stuff from when we were there. We were kids, just little kids, running around in the jungle with guns.

McMahon: I read an article somewhere that said the majority of the soldiers over there were between the ages of 18 and 20 years old.

Niles: We were just punks.

McMahon: Yeah, we would say things like, “Hey, do you know where they sent me on my senior trip, right after high school? They sent me to Vietnam.”

RFP: When you were in the service, were you told why the Vietnam War was going on?

Niles: All we were told was where we were going, what we were being trained for, and if you didn’t pay attention— McMahon: You’re going to die.

Niles: And you will not come back.

I was lucky. I guess I was one of the lucky ones.

Chicago for aircraft mechanic school,” Brophy said.

Brophy was sent to radar school in Memphis then to Jacksonville, Fla. For gunnery school then transferred to his war duty station at Rabat, Morocco. His assignment was with the PBY Flying Boat Squadron at Port Lyautey-now called Kenitra.

Brophy’s crew flew 10 hours per day patrolling 50 feet above the water in the Straits of Gibraltar searching for German U-boats. “I spent New Year’s Eve 1944-45 on Gilbraltar with an Australian Brigade on layover. To this day, it was the wildest celebration I have been in,” Brophy said.

In August of 1945 Brophy was married in Chicago.

After the war, Brophy returned to Chicago and obtained an apprenticeship in the printing industry as a photo engraver.

Brophy worked in the printing trade for 35 years before retiring to Florida and working with his son Jim servicing soda guns and bar equipment on cruise ships.

In 1998, Brophy’s wife passed away. He then moved to Ruidoso with his son Jim. “After two months of doing nothing; I found my second and third love. The second was a wonderful woman who made my life worthwhile again and led me to my third love, volunteering,” Brophy said.

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May 22, 2012

Racetrack Chapel: ‘I never knew this was going on.’

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Racing season is at the starting gate.

Thousands will descend upon the Downs track in search of fast horses, good times, and possibly a quick buck. There’s a familiar Front Side of the track which is seen by most who come to the races.

There’s also a Back Side with a little chapel in the middle of the barns, a white steeple hugging Ruidoso Downs’ sky.

Darrell Winter, Racetrack Chaplain walks through worker’s lives in an effort to take Jesus into the barns. “During racing season there are probably 500 Back Side workers,” says Winter. Twelve years ago, he didn’t know a thing about the racetrack culture. Since then, he and wife, Melanie has invested their lives in trainers, jockeys, grooms, exercisers and vets. He was trained as a missionary and now says the track offers “the closest thing to foreign missions we have.”

This year, he welcomes Sue Eifert, a fellow track chaplain from the Albuquerque Downs. Eifert is a mom, grandmother and has a few great grands as well. She’s also a summer intern. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel is a well-known success story and she’s here to learn the ropes. “I hope to build relationships with workers

who may end up in Albuquerque for our racing season. I want to learn how to communicate support for those who work on the Back Side,” says Eifert.

“It’s great that we can say, ‘look what’s been accomplished here and what can be done elsewhere,’” says Shaun Hubbard, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack General Manager. “Chaplain Winter and the Racetrack Chapel offer both Front and Back Side workers support, guidance and assistance and the workers’ children benefit from the programs they offer.”

Since the beginning, Winter’s vision has been to train track chaplains. He presented a chaplain’s school at El Paso in March. Twelve track chaplains attended and he taught how to make practical applications of truth most chaplains already know making them specific to track workers, both on the Front and Back Side.

During the off-season, Winter effectively works with Front Side office staff, casino workers, housekeeping personnel, and simulcast staff. It’s a year-round job, one to which Winter is committed. When racing season begins additional opportunities are present for Winter and chapel volunteers.

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Thought for the week...

Charles Clary

Our congratulations go to the Capitan Tigers for winning the Class A baseball championship for the second year in a row. Coach James Weems and Asst. Coach Dink Bowen and their team are winners in many ways. Some are freshmen and sophomores. And there are juniors and seniors as well. As a former coach, I am amazed at the skill and talent of the coaching staff. I am amazed at the maturity of the young players on the team.

And I am also amazed at the older players who have included the younger guys as a part of their championship effort.

I know that the village of Capitan is proud of their school system, teachers, coaches and administrators. The Superintendent and School Board need to be commended for the splendid operation of the school system. This appreciation needs to be extended to the parents as well. And the community itself should have a justifiable pride in the academic and athletic accomplishments, too. The citizens can be assured that their dedication to the ethical and moral principles they hold are paying dividends in the lives of their youth. Keep up the good work. Who knows there may be a three-peat.

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ANGLICAN Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm. com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 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.

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the public address system at 8 a.m. Winter hits the dirt and walks through the barns, making contacts, connecting with the workers, reading scripture and praying with workers when he feels it’s needed.

“They all deserve respect. They’re hard workers and kind people,” says Winter.

Many workers leave family behind in an effort to earn a supportive living. El Paso is home to several, and Winter takes a vanload of workers back home to visit from time to time, allowing them to reconnect.

The Hubbard Foundation has been supportive since the Chapel’s inception, according to Winter. In addition to donating general funds, ESL classes for workers are funded each year by the foundation. Hubbard wants to give opportunities for workers to promote themselves in the industry and realizes the importance of being able to communicate in English with track workers who are not bilingual.

In addition to many other donations throughout the year, Hubbard’s support of the Racetrack Chapel is in tandem with other community entities. A $5,000 gift from the Jockey Club provided funds for the recent addition of computers at the chapel for track workers and their families. US Citizenship classes, taught by former California professor Magdalena O’Campo, will begin soon. Horse owners, who see the effectiveness of the chapel to assist anyone in the industry, are a huge support according to Winter.

Several Lincoln County community members support Racetrack Chapel’s efforts. Gib and Jackie McClannahan have been a part of the Back Side since 1947.

Weekly, Jackie helps prepare and serve the Friday community meal at the chapel,

and Gib is a horse trainer who knows the Back Side culture well.

Pete Blanchard, owner of Alto Café, started lending his support three seasons ago. “We were already feeding the community outside the restaurant. Darrell was trying to feed track workers using slow cookers.” Blanchard came to the Back Side and found a new world. “People who come out to help say, ‘I never knew this was going on.’ You can help people right where you are. You don’t need to be in a church building.” Blanchard has been helping ever since.

“I’m not interested in a large congregation. I’m also not interested in taking folks from other churches. I want to use ministry-minded people who want to take Christ into the barns with me without a personal agenda. Whatever the industry workers’ backgrounds, we become what they need so we can bring Jesus into their lives. Folks who are willing to invest in track worker’s lives are always needed,” says Winter, noting there are many already successful areas which need volunteers. A short Sunday service at the chapel is just one of many ways Winter and his crew affect track workers’ lives.

Eifert knows what kind of heart it takes to work at the track. “My husband was a gambler. God changed my heart and gave me a love for these and all people.

Everyone goes through difficult times.

It’s such a closed world we live in,” says Eifert, whose smile shows her heart. She’s looking forward to her internship at the Downs track for the summer.

Those interested in pursuing an effective avenue of ministry may phone Winter at 575-808-0790.

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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 4378916; 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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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!

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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.

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Ruidoso’s eld inidoso Utilitie of our infrastructure by providingPark. 8 a.m. - 6 a beautiful place water written by Rhs “My Aladdin” The village has appointed a keep Ruidoso Peoples Garden at the U.S. Forest Service to fly their p.m. in the comvolved needs replacinpipes of updatin s Director Randal nah Castleman junior Jen-in fire beautiful committee tasked with engaging Smokey Bear Ranger District headquarters munity to gather, learn, share and enjoy. flags. g.” Rul Camp realizes g awareness.

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Mexico Alliance for Children, EcoSerHe and ing to protect and improve the community grows fresh fruits and vegetables for those Debi Lee, of competition, and don’t came to Arts Center, 7 p s Perfor years of previou director four it. Camp has been his ming vants, Teamforget to bring Apple Corps, and other memthrough the action of citizens, schools, gov- in need and native trees, shrubs and flowfully supthe me!” .m. Tick s experience and a half years a non-perishare $5. ets Chief Ruidoso, pg 5 ernment and businesses working together. ers for wildlife. The project demonstrates ports their to the position and brings able food itemsee Vincent “If it’s not . The goal is . efforts, to raise 500 pounds of food. broken, it’s March 17 thinks it’s a Camp, a civil not Cash and prizes awarded. supporting ours.” marvelous engineer cy respons St. Patric and former Hosted by the Ruidoso Disc the purchase e concept and k’s Day HazMat emerge work, and coordinator is no celeb stranger to dents mayGolf Club. 10 a request enough.m. – 12 p.m. tablets to diagnose Permanent residents may be unaware of of 100 flags has several

By Sue Hutchison – Harlanration nVincent,s is encourcrises fl owing projects Grindstone Dis and hard Homeg smooth in are available in leakage issues, both in their household toilets each toilet. Simple directions to begin the Acting c Golf Course Reporter VOR rown Fire Boyz aged to see Sue Hutchison, Ruidoso Midtown business vironmental ly. With variable the mix to keep Ruidos at 399 Resort D at Billy’s Sports Bar Chief – Randall Free Press program. owners Teri Sodd, suehutch@valornet.com both English and Spanish.r. 575-937and faucets. “If ‘jiggle the handle’ is a stans of conditions, and Grill villagers take and Mountain 4413. Participation: $20 plus the utilities harsh weather and o Ruidoso downs VOR Utilities Camp, at the Ruidoso’s water supply could be headed dard phrase in your house, you have faulty “Leaky toilets and faucets are thieves ship Framery and Rebekah Milchen, Rebekah’s Arts Gallery Using the village’s endepartment such Director an 5 cans of non-perishable Racetra with the village hope code- 7 p.m. in a partnerstrives to terest in ck. indown the toilet. Up to 200 gallons of water a flappers,” says Camp. of moneyfood. Spectato and water,” says Camp. “Even ing approved wooden posts already stands, fire prevention. As it red flags throughout to raise public awareness by postEugene Heathma see PiPeLiN day can leak from one faulty flapper, accordif a plumber is used, thers: Free cost towith fix a leak dangerous installed, the flags A leaky faucet with a steady stream whenever there’s “red town on days with es, pg 9 cans of food en will fly at Highla VOR Utilitie n/Ruidoso Free high winds and fire conditions. flag nd Press warning” ing to Randall Camp, Village of Ruidoso head level. “When will usually pay for itselfcouraged. in a year.” With which measures a diameter of just one Way Irish issued, all 150 innovation s Director Randa we put them Grace band plusO’Mall at village employees Utilities Director. downtown, people the village using up to 2 million gallons of sixteenth of an inch can waste in excess of National wastewater and hard work ll Camp praises Wild Irish Pubare notiwill see the in Midtown. ey’s Turkey the in With 70 percent of Ruidoso homeownCamp is a champion of water 600 gallons in a 24 hour period, according to water daily, see Red fLAG, pg Federation first step plant but cautio completing the banquet 5 of new Lucy’s Mexica ers receiving utility bills in another zipcode, methods and wants citizens toBy Eugene information produced by the village Utilities conservation Come and join Saving Fort utility infrastmany in bringin ns the plant is just in the fun Heathman g the Village with green beeli in Midtown the ructure up Camp knows there are potentially thousands be informed.

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Heritage Super of gallons of water daily which are wasted to the village Fund-raising council March 13, eugene@ruidoso The Utilities Department and the Village campaign All of the money we y standa a time banquet held freepress.com s and raise rds.

By Lynda banquet. Buy e without owners knowing of a problem. Unoc- of Ruidoso are partnering with “Fix your Councilor Stoddard remarked, “When you Lincoln County,” Herrera stays in xclusive hunton the Parade a effort this Sánchez The National Wild Grounds March 17-1 is, and how said. The Turkey Fedcupied homes without exterior water shut-off Flapper.” Residents, when paying utility bills get to being merchandi my age, you’ll understand the leaky the se and have a Lincoln County Spurs eration (NWTF), a well the individ For historia assignment end of May. The 8 great time with friends while NWTF chapter national nonprofit Mountain n Lynda Sánvalves, in addition to being non-compliant pipe concept.” will receive free leak-detector tablets which, chez, a Fort donates at least 10 organization, is the work togethe uals repair the selected was to complete Thanksleader in upland r wild turkey with existing village ordinances, add to the Theraising funds fo village, geographically, is consid-wildlife when placed in toilet tanks, will show if leaksecond Home & Living very special Stanton advocate, giving turkey dinners incredibly r. It is an habitat conservation conservation and important a rails and support floor balcony Garden to the Lincoln beautiful in North County Food problem when detected leakage cannot be drought condiage is occurring. Tablets are now available at ered high desert and extended project was historic restoration structur Show America. The local s on Buildin programs that introduce the bank each which dates chapter in Rug 9, a sturdye but even such quickly stopped. see CAMPAiGN, pg 5 supports the village’s utility payment desk, and resiFebruary begun earlier in chapter also purchased year. The A great way to idoso outdoors to women, children and should it was first back to 1866 when local youth hunting building pleted by be comused as a of home & gard see hundreds gun safe for the Lincolnand donated a programs and habitat and the disabled. Ruidoso the house, later stone guard help to stand the needs County 4-H management like to call end of March. “I test of changing and retailers p en experts club safe shooting Convention Center, 5:30 p.m. time. projects through annual The Adjutan this to program, conthe winds, rain fundraising t’s offi ‘saving Fort kind of project latest productsresenting the 575-937-3011. Singles $55, structed a BB gun and the New efforts. major improv ce. In 1877 came and archery range

By Eugene Heathman Mexico one balustra Stanton one nail, innovative idea, services, & couples $80. ements for the Boy Scout sun have Rubin Herrera, who jamboree at Fort ravaged all Editor organizes ing 9, like de at a time.’ Build- Adjutant’s Office, in the enjoy gourmet s. shoppers Stanton and participated of the buildin the local chapter fundraiser and a many of the was added. eugene@ruidosofreepress.com gs at the structures antiques, newe specialties, recently March 25 Toward the library two wildlife bonanza in the past fort. The travelled to the state needed repair1870’s the MTD Media, a multi-media company end balusters st appli programs with NWTF banquet plain spas, fl and just into 1890’s it metamorphosedof RHS Benefit Golf and the Lincoln National railing were in Albuquerque to NWTF Lincoln County ooring, windo ances, Courtesy photo old TLC. In this based in Ruidoso announced the growth of a school Forest. receive an award. in need window treatmchapter the railing ws and situation Scramble at the “The Lincoln County Committee member Rubin Herrera, James Spurs members or office and reading room, post of paint, and in their workforce in a move which capitalizes Craig Malshow also inclu Spurs NWTF the second balustrade along Herrera,ents. Th e some recreati Come play at this Scot-Links Billy Seelbach donado is working cases total chapter raised more story was ing the 1930’s- on hall. Durand des sem upon the emerging multi-media marketplace with the forest ser- Jennifer Herrera replacereceive cookwa money in 2011 deterio badly inars, an award tish style golf course in the re dem ment. In fact money raised by a movie hall. 50’s it was also os, andfor the mosting, rating and require in central and southeastern New Mexico. an NWTF to upda see NwTf, pg 5 for chapter ideas beautiful southern Sacrad paintte indo one hundre just about in New Mexico replacement youth programs ors and out. as the facility It currently serves MTD Media is the owner of the Ruidoso of baluste Ruidoso d need to and habitat mento Mountains Conven conservation. and other parts rs manager’s replaced and help and work or painted be Free Press newspaper and five radio stations; saturday, 10 a.m tion Center. office rotted.” Sánche that had totally raise money for the Ruidoso area. and restored . - 6 p.m z

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Reconstruction ng stone is currently lower Grindof Project Organizer village and the Ruidoso 50th Annive of hose or drip irrigation. wood workin According to a press than Stephen Flemin celebra the tion Munici- 20 feet Advertising Director rsary Design and execution of web-based sales and of our business partners. Her entrepreneur Homes every one g experts and volunteers pal School District, below the spillway discussed believes it sent out by the village, release with even addresses may have Peg Sorense g, and cause. is permitted re- swr/),(www.caves.org/ Marianne Mohr has been promoted to marketing programs resulted in 100 percent attitude is seen in her work and can be read the is a worthy these quired to trigger Phase region/ Lindsley, in this phase. Watering n, Karen several Tuesdays and Saturdays, do so als have been process; materirestrictions will be 4 volunte Pete Eagle the position of advertising director for MTD sales increases in six months, markedly in her weekly column. “Mohr has more than in effect tions, the intermediate restricers agreed talented Check www.c Moses, Steve Lindsley, John Creek, North Park, addresses on Wednesdaysodd ordered. Two identified and “until forecast Gavilan service project to perform aves.org/ Peerman, Media. Mohr has been with the company as predictable revenue streams, successful newthe Grindstone Canyon 30 years experience in the field of advertisregion/ and for weeken Walker a the Canyon lake swr/ Wayne is it will continue to Sundays. Plants, flowers planned to and White Mountain in exchan ds are Reservoir and part of the sales team in Ruidoso but will information,for additional - has an adequate water ing, marketing, sales, business development, product & technology launches and diversifi ge for complete the be lower than 20 feet, use of commute several others will wells may be watered and tree baseball and softball fields That is an the project level.” Restrictions or contact due to the cafeteria and other either is Sanchez, now serve in a regional capacity as MTD by the use permitted amazing operations management and customer service cation into new markets. on water in lack of water flow turnaround . que, Las Cruces from Albuquer(Public RelatioLynda of hand held buckets time and in this phase. Public Level 4 are: No outdoor into the resindicate or aison , capitalizes on market share and growth with firms in Information Technology, Real sprinkler or ervoir, and I believe waterEl ns Lifew of the for the Works Director, Randall s what a team cans that have been ing between 10 a.m. it’s volunteers Paso. A Camp filled from Study ProjectFort Stanton Cave opportunities throughout central and southEstate and Retail industries. Mohr has devel- Rodriguez adds depth to MTD and 6 p.m. get ahead of the crisis best to in Lincoln also live presented the recommendati hose bibs or interior ) 575 and move County and faucets evon eastern New Mexico. MTD Media General oped and deployed programs that successful- Media Sales Team to Phase 4 restrictions as a proactive response each and or Stephen Flemin 653-4821 immedito fallcastalon@gma g, SWR, at manager, Lisa Morales said, “I’m pleased to ly executed mission-critical sales functions Jacob Rodriguez has been added to the ately,” Camp said. il.com.

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April is Keep Ruidoso Beautiful month

Pinecliff residents rebuild

Water Fair – Free water quality testing

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

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

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