November 20, 2013

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happening November 20

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at IMG

Live Stand-Up Comedy Series with professional comedians performing every Wednesday night at Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. 575464-7053, Innofthemountaingods.com. $5 admission, must be 21 or older.

November 22-23

Tribute to Carol Burnett

Ruidoso High School’s Red Feather Theater Co. presents 11 sketches from the Carol Burnett Show. Tickets are $5 at the door to the Ruidoso Schools Performing Arts Center. (915)-525-8896.

November 23

Free movie at Sacred Grounds

Movies are shown at Sacred Grounds on a regular basis, with this weekends film “A Place at the Table,” starting at 6:30 p.m. Call 575-2572273. 2825 Sudderth Dr.

November 26-30

Thanksgiving Day brunch lodging package Create a holiday memory at the Lodge in Cloudcroft.

There is a buffet created by their award-winning chef, and couples have a variety of packages to choose from.

Call 575-682-1313 for reservations.

November 27

Ski Apache opens

Celebrate Thanksgiving early with this scheduled open date at the Ski Apache ski area. 575-464-3600, www. skiapache.com

November 28

Ruidoso Winter Park opening day

The Park is scheduled to open on Thanksgiving day, featuring new lifts, chutes and a new zip line. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 575-336-7079, www.ruidosowinterpark. com

November 29

John Denver Tribute featuring Jim Curry

Jim Curry has emerged as today’s top performer of John Denver’s vast legacy of platinum hits like “Rocky Mountain High,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” “Country Road,” and “Sunshine. Join Curry and his band at Spencer Theater at 8 p.m. 575336-4800. spencertheater. com. $79 and $76 admission.

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Turbidity settlement outlines water utility monitoring plan NMED withdraws complaint and $48,000 fine, with conditions

By Eugene Heathman Editor Eugene@ruidosofreepress.com During a special council meeting Tuesday with New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) attorneys standing by to answer questions, an elated village council unanimously ratified a settlement in the 2012 Grindstone water turbidity filter violation.

The report presented by the Village of Ruidoso for the record in regards to the settlement outlined the timeline of the activities leading up to the violation and the collaboration with the NMED to correct what was essentially a compounded crisis with the extended drought and surface water affected by the Little Bear Fire.

Withdrawal of the complaint and suspending the $48,000 comes with specific performance conditions the village must abide by for a minimum of five years. One condition is a relatively new program through NMED is the divisions Area Wide Optimization Program (AWOP) that will allow the Village to meet its goal of prioritizing and improving the Ruidoso water deSee SETTLEMENT, pg. A3

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Village manager Debi Lee and Village Attorney Dan Bryant commend the cooperative relationship with NMED attorneys during Tuesdays special council meeting.

End of the line: Commission looks to leave GSWA

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO – Commissioners did some housecleaning during the regular Tuesday meeting with a motion to end their participation in the Greentree Solid Waste Authority, a cooperative waste disposal service between local municipalities that was established in 1991 through a Joint Powers Agreement.

“I would recommend we dissolve the JPA, as well as start putting together a (Request For Proposals) for waste removal and disposal,” Commissioner Mark Doth, the county’s representative at GSWA meetings, said. “I think we have had enough. We have done our best to try and reconcile our differences, but at each path along the way we’re hindered. There’s a refusal from Greentree to recognize the county as anything other than paying fees. I can only say that this has been wildly unsuccessful.”

Doth’s motion was seconded

by Dallas Draper, who said county residents could receive better services elsewhere. “In the end, that’s who has to benefit – not Greentree, not the county, but the citizens. I think there’s a lot of work to be done.”

GSWA Operational Supervisor Debra Ingle was not present at the meeting to give her monthly report or answer commissioner’s questions about the JPA. She later declined to comment via an email, as “GSWA has not received any official notice of the county position or their intent.”

Commissioner Kathryn Minter cast the sole dissenting vote, stating she was “not ready to go this far. I don’t know what else we could do, if we could sit down, face-to-face with them, without a mediator – I don’t know if that would be any better – and actually go over the JPA with them. I am concerned, because we have to split that debt – somebody’s going

to have to pay that debt, it’s not unilateral, all members will have to agree to dissolution. It’s going to be a hard road.”

What will happen to the debt, about $4.7 million, is still up in the air.

“Towards the end of the meeting, the mediation, if I remember correctly there was a discussion about meeting with the (New Mexico Finance Authority) about financial issues,” Commissioner Preston Stone said, turning to County Attorney Alan Morel for clarification.

Morel said he had yet to receive a response from the Finance Authority and recommended commissioners send notice to all other municipalities participating in the JPA. “We can sit down and divide the debt amongst us, or it could go to litigation. There are things we were hoping we could sit down and resolve through the mediation,” Morel said. “What I’m hoping it the notice to the other governments

will give the other governments the ability to actually question whether they want to support their representatives positions on Greentree or sit down with the county. If we send notice and none of the other governments want to sit down and discuss issues that we have, I guess that’s your answer. It takes two to negotiate a resolution.”

Ongoing issues

Prior to the vote, County Manager Nita Taylor suggested the commission “discuss options to move forward, including a Notice of Intent to withdraw from the Authority.”

Backing her recommendation, Taylor cited a relationship with GSWA that “spiraled downward significantly when Alto Lakes Water & Sanitation District decided to provide services to its residents, resulting in its termination of the Authority’s services” – this removed about 1,100 customers from See GSWA, pg. A3

Hammer blows didn’t stop clerk from quick action

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com Considering the ferocity of the attack, David Ogilvie is a lucky man.

Ogilvie – a night clerk at Allsup’s convenience store at the corner of Sudderth and Mechem – was attacked early Thursday morning by an assailant with a hammer. Ruidoso Police are continuing the investigation.

After suffering lacerations requiring eight stitches and 17 staples in his head, Ogilvie was humble about his ordeal, even though his actions may have directly contributed to saving a fellow employee from harm and kept the suspect from stealing anything from the store.

“I’m not a hero,” Ogilvie said.

“I have no problem with the outcome of this. I’ll be sore for a couple of days, but he could have really hurt me. He got me before I even knew what was happening.”

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I’m not a hero.

– David Ogilvie

Ogilvie said he was reassembling the cappuccino machine near the back of the store when he was surprised by a suspect dressed all in black, wearing a hoodie and skeleton mask.”

“He was already up on his tip-toes coming down on my head,” Ogilvie said. “He hit Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press me three times and David Ogilvie stands in front of the Allsup’s store where he was the victim of a knocked me to the floor. hammer attack while working the night shift early Thursday morning. Despite I grabbed him and that being hit multiple times in the head, Ogilvie was aware enough to keep his cogave my co-worker just worker from harm, and the suspect left without taking anything of value. enough time to barricade himself in the office and call 911.” heard him yell for money twice.

“There was nothing here worth There was little doubt what That was when Ogilvie attempted my life,” Ogilvie said. “But then the suspect was after, as Ogilvie See CLERK, pg. A3 to leave the building.

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Community Calendar Highway blockage Highway 70 is scheduled to be blocked three times today from 3:40 to 9:30 a.m. at the San Augustine Pass (mm 164) and Yellow block, located at the White Sands National Monument at mile marker 200. All blocks are subject to change without notice.

DAR chapter The Sierra Blanca Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Ruidoso Public Library on Nov. 21 at noon.

Medical aid Meetings for information on Medicaid and Medicare will be held in Capitan and Ruidoso to help residents learn about healthcare options.

A meeting on Centennialcare, New Mexico’s Medicaid program, will be Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. in the Capitan Public Library Another meeting on Medicare is scheduled for Nov. 23 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library conference room.

For more information, call Fran Altieri at 973-0571.

Art exhibit The ongoing art exhibit through December at the Capitan Public Library is by Cindy Carl, photographer. Jake Wolfhart is also offering classes in yoga on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.

Wolfhart only asks you give $6 in donation.

Thanksgiving closure The Ruidoso Public Library will be closed Nov. 28-30 for the Thanksgiving holiday, and will return to normal hours on Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. For more information, call the library at 258-3704.

AVSD meet The Alpine Village Sanitation District will hold a regular monthly meeting on Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail.

For more information, call 2577776 or 973-0324.

Christmas In the Park Come view the lit trees and enjoy some hot cocoa and cookies at the Ruidoso Senior Center as Santa will make an appearance at this year’s Christmas In the Park on Dec. 5 starting at 6 p.m.

There will be a Christmas carnival with organization booths and carnival games. For more information, call Miranda Waldo at 258-4343.

Christmas Bazaar The Capitan Women’s Club is seeking vendors for its Country Christmas Bazaar at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Dec. 7. Booth fees are reasonable and spaces are going quickly. For more information, contact Ashley Ivins at nmcanchaser@hotmail.com.

Dei Corps The Dei Corps Disaster Relief Ministry is seeking individuals to fill relief volunteer and rescue specialist positions in Ruidoso.

The organization seeks those to fill positions in business affairs management and office assistance, relief Chaplains and assistant Chaplains, relief specialists and volunteers, and rescue, EMS and security specialists.

Rescue, EMS and security volunteers should call Bill McGeachy

at (575)-973-8782. Chaplains and Ministers should call (575)-3541573.

Those wishing to make a financial donation to the Ruidoso Unit can do so through Wells Fargo Bank at 401 Sudderth Dr.

Firewood available For residents in Sun Valley, there will be wood until snowfall. Free, cut firewood and un-cut logs are available at the Sun Valley, La Junta and Little Creek subdivisions north of Ruidoso west of Highway 48, behind the Alto Post Office.

Drive on the Sun Valley and connecting side roads; look for stacked wood next to County roads.

Call Jim Miller for details and/or locations at 575-937-2873.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 575-315-5374.

American Legion Post 11 meets the third Saturday of each month at Wells Fargo Bank in Carrizozo at 9 a.m.

The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting.

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

For more information regarding AA meetings in Lincoln and Otero counties, call 430-9502.

Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.

Alcoholics Anonymous of Capitan meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 115 Tiger Dr., just one block off of Highway 48. For more information, call Ted at 354-9031. Alcoholics Anonymous of Carrizozo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church Hall.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822.

A bereavement support group meets Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library. All residents of Lincoln County are welcome. For more information, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice/Encompass at 258-0028.

The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at Otero Electric, 507 12th St. in Carrizozo. For more information, call Fran Altieri at 973-0571.

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 336-8011 or visit

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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, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309.

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

Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the Mescalero Reformed Church, 336 Wardlaw Dr. in Mescalero. For more information, call 575-6826200.

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

www.lincolncountysheriffsposse. org or call 575-512-7077.

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

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the ENMU Community Education Annex on White Mountain Drive, the middle building of the three Ruidoso elementary school buildings. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003 or 937-0291.

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

Ruidoso Noon Lions Club meets every Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Cree Meadows Country Club. For more information, call 257-2476.

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

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212. For more information, call 575-4647106.

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 575-354-0111.

Ruidoso Toastmasters meet every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the ENMU Annex, 201 E. White Mountain Dr., next to the elementary school. Ruidoso Toastmasters Club is for those who want to improve their thinking, listening, speaking and leadership skills for that next job, promotion, or just to be more effective. Call 575-

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SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Mount at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575-3364187.

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

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

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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.

Lincoln County Juried Art Loop is calling for artists earlier this year. Entries are due December 9th, 2013 for the July 4, 5, & 6th, 2014 Art Loop.

Contact Swan at 575-653-4393 for information or pick up application forms at ENMU or the Chamber of Commerce.

The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come.

Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com.

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

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended.

For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today.

The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit

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Ruidoso Police search for suspect in convenience store attack

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso Police are now armed with a surveillance photo from video in the attempted robbery at an Allsup’s store and are canvassing neighborhoods to try and find the suspect.

Detective Ray Merritt stated this case is on high priority and expressed his concern over the violent nature of the offense.

The suspect search is in the wake of an attack on Allsup’s employee David Ogilvie, who was hit multiple times by the suspect with a hammer on two separate occasions.

Ogilvie was alert enough to keep the suspect from attacking the other employee on duty in the early morning hours of Nov. 14, and the suspect got away without anything of value.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect dressed in a black hoodie, black pants, black and white shoes and black gloves as he enters the store. After entering the store, the suspect went to the bathroom and came out wearing a facemask with a skull imprint on the face. He then began assaulting Ogilvie.

Police state a similarly dressed individual – this time wearing a green cap and black and white hoodie – came into the store one week before.

After leaving the store, the suspect fled on foot heading north from Mechem Drive toward the Rio Ruidoso.

Ogilvie was taken to Lincoln County Medical Center and later released after treated for his injuries.

Anyone with information on who the suspect may be can call Detective Art Nelson of the Ruidoso Police Department at 575-2587365 or Crime Stoppers at 575-257-4545.

Those giving information remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

CLERK from pg. A1

he hurdled the counter, jumped on me and took some more swings as I was trying to get out the door.

“As soon as I got out, I sprinted, and he took off going back toward the river,” he added.

While the incident was a scary one, and Ogilvie now sports some nasty looking wounds on his head, he expects to be back at work next week.

He’s not scared, but he is more cautious.

“I’m not looking forward to this happening again, and I’ll be a lot more alert to the people who are in the store,” Ogilvie said. “I wasn’t even thinking about that.”

Suspect photos courtesy of Ruidoso Police Department

Ruidoso’s most wanted: Ruidoso Police have released still photo from surveillance video at the Allsup’s on Sudderth and Mechem of the assault and battery suspect from the early morning hours of Nov. 14. Anyone who recognizes this individual is encouraged to call Ruidoso Police at 575-258-7365, or Crime Stoppers at 575-257-4545. For higher resolution images, visit ruidosofreepress.com.

SETTLEMENT from pg. A1

livery system with continuous monitoring by the NMED. Councilor Lynn Crawford praised the process leading up to the settlement, though uncomfortable at times as a welcome opportunity to develop and implement an effective external and internal auditing system for monitoring water delivery. “The Village has been vindicated, contrary to what conspiracy theorists out there may think. The very detailed timeline of events clearly state exactly what went on,” Crawford said.

For a period of three years, the Village shall continue to prepare daily operating reports which include individual filter turbidities, finished free chlorine residual readings, daily CT and log removal calculations which will be made available to NMED immediately upon request.

Mayor Pro-tem Rafael Salas said, “The filter placement was a violation, it was wrong and has been addressed in an appropriate manner with all of the facts.” The

primary circumstances of the chemical imbalance and the elevated turbidity with Plant Four at Grindstone was result of the of the degraded condition of Rio Ruidoso’s surface water flows tied to the lasting effects of the Little Bear Fire according to village officials.

The violation stemmed from an unauthorized placement of a turbidity filter in front of the meter. Village Manager Debi Lee said, “Former employee Tom Stewart was the Water Production Manager when the filter was placed; however, there were other Level IV operators on site with knowledge. Gary Goss was the Chief Plant Operator and Randall Camp was the Utility Director.”

Another condition of the settlement requires that Ruidoso include in its annual ethics training a component that addresses regulatory and environmental ethics. With comment directed to the NMED attorneys present in the gallery, “for the record, it has been a pleasure working with NMED. They

have been continuously there to help with a positive attitude and progressive solutions,” Lee said.

Village attorney Dan Bryant addressed the specifics of the settlement, its benefits to the village and the performance conditions to councilors prior to the vote. “The village already determined the need for and shall participate in a mandatory comprehensive performance evaluation beginning within six months of the effective date of the settlement agreement. Additionally, the requirements state the Village will contract with a third party approved by the division to conduct the analysis and department officials will be part of any exit briefing or findings meetings at the conclusion of the work,” Bryant said.

Bryant continued to note for the record the numerous water zoning and diversion projects needed for redundancy in the water supply in order to prevent large sectors of the community to be without water as a result of

a single water line failure. “The Village has invested more than $1,529,459 in the water system since July of this year and village officials attested that many of the deficiencies identified in a Sept. 5, 2012, sanitary survey report have been corrected or are being corrected,” Bryant said.

The Village of Ruidoso published the reports of violations with the Grindstone throughout local media outlets and Village Manager Debi Lee and Mayor Raymond Alborn have vehemently contended the reporting process is transparent and the village water supply was not contaminated in addition to having a very cooperative relationship with NMED. Water being used from Grindstone stands at its lowest levels since the dam was built and continues to be closely monitored. A pump system was installed at the convergence of the Carrizo River and Rio Ruidoso to transport water to the reservoir.

GSWA from pg. A1

GSWA’s client base, a significant hit.

“Rather than sit down to discuss these issues facing GSWA, they opted to blame the county, then sue the county,” Taylor said. “The court found that the county could not have prevented SLW&SD from terminating its services.”

The case will come up for review on Jan. 24, allowing the court to “either uphold its earlier decision … or could reverse its decision disallowing ALW&SD to provide solid waste services to its residents. Regardless of the outcome, the commissioners much consider whether its relationship with GSWA can survive and be beneficial, particularly whether county residents will be provided with services required at rates based on costs, or whether the differences are irreconcilable.”

Both entities, GSWA and the county, had sat down in a mediation session on Nov. 11 that, ultimately, was unsuccessful. On the county’s side, issues included quality or lack of services, enforcement of unlawful dumping and cleanup; potential changes to these services and granting the county increased voting and rate-setting authority. For GSWA’s part, last year’s Little Bear Fire, as well as the withdrawal of ALW&SD and the subsequent redistribution of debt, about $4.7 million, had resulted in a significant decrease of its customer base. The authority also cited ongoing costs to maintain the regional landfill near Capitan as its concerns, Taylor said. “No meeting of the minds was apparent on any other issues. The mediator (William Walker), not wanting to spend the county’s and GSWA’s hourly fees needlessly, recognized the futility of the discussions and terminated the session early.”

Referring to a previous GSWA meeting on Sept. 26, Taylor noted that yearly expenditures had, so far, outstripped revenues by $53,934, “due to the hiring of part time staff to drive trucks, which resulted in transmission and engine breakdowns.”

Last year Greentree saw a negative net of $23,883, according to reports from its Oct. 10, 2012, meeting.

GSWA also had lost out on a bid for “yard/forest waste recycling disposal” to Bio Grind, Inc., based in Ruidoso Downs, further curtailing its revenue potential. Additionally, GSWA’s roll-off business was reported to be down 70 percent – the major source for funding the cleanup of illegal dumping.

Taylor further stated that the county provided about 60-65 percent of GSWA’s annual revenues through Environmental Gross Receipts Tax and revenues from residents.

Recycling the services

GSWA maintains more than “760 trash disposal sites across Lincoln County outside of the Village of Ruidoso,” according to a report from the Authority on “the Dirty

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Dozen” this year. (www.greentreeswa.org/Illegal_Dumping/ Dirty_Dozen_2013.pdf) That’s a large operation, but perhaps not entirely out of the range of local providers, depending on how commissioners choose to tackle the RFP process, said Van Patton, president of Sierra Contracting Inc., the largest waste disposal service in the county after GSWA, particularly so after his company acquired the contract to serve ALW&SD in place of Greentree.

The change has been welcome by residents receiving the new services, said David Edington, director of ALW&SD, which has offered two monthly rate decreases to its customers, $1 initially and about $1.50 more recently. He mostly attributed the reductions to a moderate decrease in cost of services, the savings of which were passed on.

“So far it’s been going just as we planned, we haven’t had any surprises,” he said. “I get lots of compliments from my customers on how well they enjoy the services and how nice and neat Sierra’s equipment is.”

“Certainly our company is in real good financial shape

and we’d be interested in whatever business we had a shot at, with Alto kind of being a template for what can be done in the county, on a larger scale,” Patton said. “I think the folks at the county are smart enough to maybe put an RFP out in different packages,” making it more accessible for local businesses.

Still, “if the county decides to go out for RFPs, it’s big enough that it would attract some attention from larger companies,” he added. “Hopefully the county will take into consideration piecemealing the services out, making it more accessible to guys like me.”

Patton said that his company would be particularly interested in picking up the green waste side of things, should the county elect to parcel the service out, as the company has fairly recently invested in the Hogzilla, “the largest grinder in the four corners.”

There might also be an avenue for investment, should existing equipment and infrastructure come up for purchase, he added. “There’s compactor sites all over the county. We’d definitely be interested in looking into making a bid.”

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Opinion letterS to tHe editor

Good public servant

I would like to thank that great lady who works for the Lincoln County roads dept.

She listened to my phone complaint about the terrible road condition of Cora Dutton, the road that connects Nogal to Capitan.

Almost immediately the road was attended to and now it is in good enough shape to not ruin your tires and cause alignment problems. Thanks again, you’re a great lady.

Donald W. Grab Sr., Nogal To the Editor: Re: the letter by Dick Mastin accusing Steve Pearce, Congress and the Tea Party of orchestrating the 16-day government shutdown.

I’m curious, when did the Tea Party become so powerful and by what venue?

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They’ve been depicted as the KKK, accused of being communists, singled out for discrimination by the IRS, and now you, Mr. Mastin, among others, have them pegged together with Rep. Steve Pearce, and “Congress” for single-handedly inducing the recent governmental shutdown. The president has a habit of acting like a child throwing a tantrum to get “his way,” regardless of how ill advised, using threats and ultimatums refusing to hear, see or speak with our representatives to work out win-win policies in our best interest. Him and Harry Reid were proud to shut down a choice few of the most important, and necessary divisions of our federally funded governmental offices, interrupting the pay of soldiers, laying off (secretly with pay) safety inspectors at the international airports, air

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New Mexicans face an interim legislation session on gun control The Outdoorsman of Santa Fe

Not satisfied to wait until the 2014 session of the New Mexico Legislature – which begins in just two months – they will be making a special trip to Santa Fe to present arguments for HB 77 to an interim legislative committee this coming week.

As you’ll recall, HB 77 was the gun control measure sponsored by State Rep. Miguel Garcia (D-ABQ) during the 2013 Legislature which died on the last day of session. It began as a bill that would have criminalized all private firearms transfers – even between family and friends. After significant amendments, it ultimately targeted those sales at gun shows and similar events.

The committee will also take public comment at the hearing, which is usually limited to just a few minutes per person.

And although they cannot advance any legislation at this time, they can vote to “endorse” the proposal for the 2014 session. That’s why it’s critical that opponents of this measure turn out, pack the hearing room and voice their opposition to HB 77.

Hearing details are below: Courts, Corrections & Justice Interim Committee Meeting Friday, Nov. 22 State Capitol, Room 322 2:30 p.m. (public comment slated to begin at 3:30 p.m.)

Why should you be concerned about HB 77?

• Because this is just the first step toward criminalizing all private transfers of firearms; in fact, as mentioned above, the introduced-version of HB 77 in the 2013 session did just that. No background check legislation will ever be “universal,”

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since criminals will simply ignore the law.

Because it’s an ineffective crime control proposal. In April 2013, PoliceOne conducted a national survey of 15,000 active and retired law enforcement officers of all ranks and department sizes on the topics of gun & crime control.

Nearly 80 percent said that a prohibition on private, non-dealer transfers of firearms between individuals would not reduce violent crime.

Because current laws are not being enforced. According to a 2012 report to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 72,000 people were turned down on a gun purchase in 2010 because they didn’t clear a background check. Only 44 of those cases – or just .06 percent – were prosecuted. Existing laws are not even being enforced and proponents are calling for expanding background checks to cover private firearms transactions.

Because gun shows aren’t a source of crime guns. A Bureau of Justice Statistics survey of state prison inmates who had used or possessed firearms in the course of committing their crimes found that 79 percent acquired their firearms from “street/illegal sources” or “friends and family.” This includes theft of firearms, black market purchases of stolen firearms, and straw purchases. Only 1.7 percent obtained a firearm at a gun show.

And perhaps most importantly, because a January 2013 internal Department of Justice memo summarizing so-called gun violence prevention strategies stated that the effectiveness of universal background checks depends on requiring gun registration.

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traffic controllers, etc. It’s pitifully obvious that this was nothing more than another ploy of this president, to compete, get his childish way, going completely against the wishes of the people of the United States of America whom he hollowly swore to serve. He has been bully in charge, and his decisions are taking us prisoner, enslaving us inside our once free country! Who in their right mind would sign something into law that they’ve been forbidden to read? Obamacare is just another money pit to drain us, it has nothing to do with health care, its forced governmental insurance that will prove to kill more people than heal.

Anyone who believes in justice and freedom would not support this agenda and that means we will not accept this governmentally forced/enforced health insurance agency that is designed to fail. We are a nation governed by a Constitution that is being ignored and beaten down! Get this straight: no one but the president himself caused this ridiculously unacceptable $24 billion expense. It is Congress’s job to serve the will of the people. I for one wrote letter after letter to Ted Cruise, Ron Paul, Jr., and

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to John Boehner offering my prayers and donations, supporting their refusal to buckle to the demands, withstanding the ultimatums and insults being flung at them day after day by this tyrant and his disciples.

Where are you getting your information?

From some left-wing grapevine? Maybe you should check further for evidence of what’s being done by whom.

Diana Wells, Nogal

The Tea Party is just braggin’

In response to “Obamacare shown to be ‘total disaster,’” of Nov. 16, I would like to make the following rebuttal. Regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA), aka ObamaCare, the House and Senate passed the act and its funding, and President Obama signed it into law. Thus the House had its opportunity to not fund Obamacare by not passing the original bill.

Once passed by both chambers of Congress and signed into law, the House does not have the power to rescind any law by itself. However, the House has the power to not fund almost the rest of our government’s Continued on next page

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Watching grass grow I’m such a city kid.

I was born in a city hospital (almost in the hallway of the maternity section due to crowded conditions, I’ve been told), reared a block off a major Southern Californian freeway and learned to drive on Los Angeles’ streets.

I’m completely at home in bumper-to-bumper Sue Hutchison traffic and the sounds of suehutch@valornet.com tires exploding or autos backfiring are as normal to me as hearing the wind blow is to others.

In the course of six months during my early adulthood, I went from being a college student in the second largest city in California to living in an Oklahoma Panhandle town of (if everyone was home) 1,200. It was situated on the edge of the oil boom of the late 70s and the town was in the process of drying up.

The phrase “culture shock” took on realistic proportions. In addition to finding that my grocery store had only six aisles and no pre-packed meat, the town didn’t have a single traffic signal and there were dogs who claimed entire neighborhoods as their own. Drive through one and you would need to be prepared to have the leader of the pack pace your back tire. I remember plowing one down regrettably. My angst was amplified when I found out the dog I just mowed down belonged to the town veterinarian.

Quirky? Like nowhere I’d ever been. Take, for example, the beautician who offered to cut our hair free of charge who was also the town mortician’s assistant. I’ve had the honor of regularly having my hair trimmed in an embalming room.

I can be taught and spent more than six years learning about dairy farmers, pig farmers, winter wheat, Oklahoma phraseology and the proper way to cut up chickens. I was given rabbits to eat, a local delicacy named “bierox” which seemed to be pastry pockets of unidentified byproducts, and farm-made sausage. After this city gal learned how and in what said sausage was packed, it was moved to the bottom of my edible list.

Call me picky.

Learning about bologna vats, the humane way to slaughter a steer and how to respond when the local meat packing plant called to ask how I wanted a quarter beef processed, I eventually felt I’d earned a master’s degree in adaptability.

One of my quickest lessons involved the donated quail I roasted and served for dinner one evening complete with the buckshot still embedded. Buckshot doesn’t chew well.

I came to respect their lifestyle. I learned dairy farmers might have spouses but, in reality, are married to their cows. Dairy farmers just don’t have days off. Ever. Twice a day, regardless of weather, those milk cows demand to be relieved. I learned that pigs don’t sweat, and if the pig crop was to live through the hot summer winds so they could grow up to be bacon, those pigs needed to be sprayed, mudded, and offered constant supervision.

And then there’s grazing. Silly me, I thought that one could just turn livestock out and they’d find a way to survive. I had no idea there were weeds which could kill when ingested or cockleburs which could take over a pasture and render it useless. Blue Grama grass wasn’t at all like the Bermuda we had in the front yard in California.

Grama came in the late summer, and I learned livestock loved it.

Who knew that when the grass was grazed down time and time again it would take years before anything decent grew there to replace it?

I had the privilege, last week, of listening to a Master of all things Conservation as he spoke about this and several resource management issues. Mr. Sid Goodloe has been in the process for decades of trying to talk sense into those of us who don’t seem to have a clue how to take care of the natural assets we have been given. A local rancher of 3,450 acres, Goodloe manages his Carrizo Valley Ranch as a work in progress.

Goodloe offered (for anyone truly interested) a copy of a white paper he’d written about overgrazing, land abuse and solutions he researched. Instead of merely turning out livestock to strip an entire range, Goodloe studied in the mid to late 60s the effects of rotational grazing, where herds were paddocked into smaller areas, allowing recovery time for natural rangeland to be restored.

He’s been practicing what he’s preached for decades now. “After 40 years of fluctuating rain, snowfall and cattle prices, I am still practicing the original method of planned rotation through seven to eight pastures in the growing season and leaving my winter range to grow grass so there is ample feed during the snowy months,” he reports. He says he controls the piñon and juniper growth on his rangeland to allow for nutrients and moisture to replenish herbaceous growth.

The wisdom of Goodloe’s plan was only reinforced by my friend LaMoyne Peters who remembered when his ranch provided open grasses for his Angus cattle before city people decided each and every tree needed to be saved from fire and natural thinning. LaMoyne passed at age 93 just a couple months ago, and before he died, he and I had a long talk about the way things used to be.

I guess watching grass grow is like watching paint dry, but with a renewable component.

I wonder what would happen if all those city folks who think they’re more in tune with what our rangelands need would be required to spend a growing season with Goodloe. “Spend the Season with Sid.” I think it’s catchy.

I’ve spent more than 30 years growing a respect for those who know how to watch grass grow.

Keep at it, Sid. This city girl is paying attention.

Thinking it sounds mighty nice to slow down enough to smell the Grama, Sue can be reached at suehutch1958@ gmail.com.

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Fresh meaning for ‘free press’

By Tom McDonald

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — I love my chosen profession. I believe in what I do. “A free press” is even written into the U.S. Constitution, we’re that important. On our better days, we serve democracy well. I’m proud to have spent most of my adult life so far in the newspaper industry.

I’ve become increasingly concerned, however, with the direction newspaper management has taken. For years, newspapers were bought up by corporate “chains,” so there are fewer local owners-publishers than there used to be. And that’s been bad for a free press.

In this context, by “free” I mean independent. The independent press is, for the most part, controlled by local ownership. Sometimes, several nearby newspapers have the same local owner, but for the most part they’re still independents. The “indies,” as I’ve called them, make all their own business and editorial decisions, while focusing on what’s best to their newspaper and the community it serves.

I’m not saying a corporate-owned newspaper can’t operate that way – in fact, some of them do an even better job establishing a stronger level of independence in local politics. But it’s also a fact that newspapers lose their autonomy when a corporation takes over.

I write this with the insight of someone who has done his time in the corporate world. I ran, but didn’t own, the Las Vegas Optic for eight years, before starting my own media services business earlier this year. I’m happy to

report that I haven’t strayed far from the profession I love, but I’ll get back to that in a minute.

There are a little more than 50 newspapers operating in New Mexico, about half of which are indies. They run the gamut in both quality and viability – some are among the best and most successful weeklies in the nation while others struggle just to stay afloat.

But they’re all run by individuals with a vested interest in their community; individuals who see their paper as more than a business unit. They work to be a voice in their communities, and for their readers, and they’re proud of that.

Of course, corporations take pride in their products too, but the difference between a corporate manager and a local owner is sort of like the difference between renting and buying. A lot more pride comes with ownership.

Last May, I launched – with the support of 11 locally owned newspapers – the New Mexico Community News Exchange, or CNEx, as a news-sharing service for small-town papers around the state. Now there are 14 newspapers, mostly weeklies, participating.

Here’s how it works: With permission from the newspaper owners, every week I go through the week’s newspapers in search of stories of interest to a broader readership. I take those stories and turn them into news briefs and “stand-alone” stories, then I throw in some original content of my own and send it all out to the participating newspapers and other CNEx subscribers.

Every Monday morning, I transmit

around 20 news briefs, four to eight full-length news stories and features, the Dispatch New Mexico, and anything else that needs distribution.

The service has been well received, but it hasn’t generated much revenue.

Over the past few months, as my revenue needs grew, so did my concern that I didn’t have the resources to keep it going long enough to turn it into a long-term news service for small town newspapers.

Enter the New Mexico Community Foundation, which helped me secure a grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation by matching the one-year grant with its own funds.

These foundations’ financial backing has given me what I need most — time.

Specifically one year. CNEx needs time to implement a good development strategy so it can stand on its own two feet after the year is up.

Now, it’s a basic news-sharing service, but over the next year we’re planning to turn it into more.

In 2014, we’ll be working to enhance our services to paying CNEx subscribers and start selling ads into participating newspapers.

We’re also going to provide a legislative service to newspapers and others during the upcoming New Mexico session. It’ll be unique in its emphasis on rural issues.

And we’re going to start generating more original content, using freelance reporters to write about issues of importance to small towns in New Mexico.

Now that’s what I call a free press.

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operations. Therefore, the Tea Party made all of us suffer in order to attempt to force the government to stop Obamacare. Paradoxically, if Obamacare was somehow successfully repealed, according to a July 24, 2012, letter from the Congressional Budget Office to Speaker of the House John Boehner, there would be a net increase in federal deficits of $109 billion from 2013-2022. The billionaire-guided Tea Party (http://kochwatch.org/) held the Republican Party captive, which in turn held the American government and its citizenry hostage, and that, once again, endangered the economies of the United States and the entire world just as it did the last time the Tea Party attempted to not raise the U.S. debt ceiling.

The Republicans are just blowing a smoke screen when they say Harry Reid and the Senate caused the government shutdown. The Republicans planned it as evidenced by the Mark Meadows letter of Aug. 21. They executed it. And they own it. When the Tea Party says that the government is broken, they are not complaining, they are bragging.

According to the World Health Organization the United States ranks first in per capita expense for health care and yet ranks 37th in the quality of that health care. We have been surpassed in health care quality by such powerhouses as Costa Rica, Columbia, Greece and Ireland. The rollout of ObamaCare has been rocky, but the need for it continues. Nearly every county in America has an indigent care fund, which means we are already paying for the health care of the very poor. But many of the 41 million uninsured people in this country are just playing Russian Roulette with their future. Any significant medical problem will bankrupt nearly any uninsured family. And then either a local government through its indigent fund or increased medical rates to other patients will make the hospital whole in order to keep it operating.

It is certainly true that the national debt has risen substantially during the Obama administration just as it did under the Bush administration. The difference is the circumstances under which the debt was accumulated. President Bush enjoyed a robust national economy and followed the failed policy of both Presidents Reagan and Hoover of “trickle down” economics. Reagan did an about-face and raised taxes to increase revenue. Hoover maintained his policy and deepened the Great Depression from 1929 until 1933 when Roosevelt took office. In the current issue

of Foreign Affairs on page 88, Alan Greenspan, Chair of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, described the financial situation in 2008 as “possibly the greatest financial crisis in history.” Had Obama not far outspent revenue just as Roosevelt did to stimulate the economy, the Great Recession would have turned into another Great Depression. In 2013, the deficit will be 4.1 percent of our gross domestic product (GDP) and will be falling according to the Congressional Budget Office.

In 1933, the deficit was 4.5 percent of GDP and climbing.

The Tea Party has been advocating the same policies of Presidents Harding and Coolidge who immediately preceded Hoover and set the stage for the Great Depression: reduced government and reduced government regulation. Without regulations financial institutions do as they will and the public bears the burden when the economy collapses. Regulations are not put into place to harm businesses. They are put into place to carry out the laws that have been passed by our government. Regulations protect people and keep the playing field level for all businesses.

Thomas O’Dell, Nogal

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Business

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Health care workforce gets $1.5M boost

Proposals to increase rural care

ALBUQUERQUE – Governor Susana Martinez proposed a $1.5 million investment in growing and developing New Mexico’s health care workforce.

Martinez’s proposal would double the number of annual awards provided through the Nursing Loanfor-Service (NLFS) and Health Professional Loan Repayment programs (HPLRP) and add additional dental slots to the Western Interstate Commis-

sion on Higher Education (WICHE) program.

The NLFS program offers loans to nursing students who attend a New Mexico higher education institution and commit to practicing in rural health clinics, community health centers, non-profit clinics and hospitals, and other locations serving underserved populations in New Mexico.

The HPLRP program assists a variety of medical professionals in New Mexico with repayment of student loans in exchange for service in rural areas and other locations deemed to be shortage areas for

health care services. Martinez’s proposal seeks to add 24 additional NLFS awards and 42 additional HPLRP awards. If implemented, Gov. Martinez’s proposal would mark the largest expansion in state history of these health care workforce recruitment programs.

WICHE is a 16-state partnership that allows New Mexico students to enroll in a dental program out of state and return to practice in rural or underserved areas of New Mexico.

Under the Governor’s proposal, the number of dental slots would increase by six.

If these proposals are

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approved by the New Mexico Legislature, up to an additional 720 health care practitioners would be committed to working for a period of time in rural and underserved areas of New Mexico over the next 10 years.

“The full implementation of New Mexico’s ‘Centennial Care,’ as well as the expansion of Medicaid, will dramatically increase the demand for primary care and family practice health care professionals in New Mexico,” Martinez said.

“By enacting these propos-

als and others, we can grow the ranks of our health care workforce in every corner of the state, improving our ability to provide preventative care, manage chronic disease, and meet the unique health care needs of each patient and community in the state.”

Presbyterian Healthcare Services President and CEO Jim Hinton and New Mexico Primary Care Association Executive Director David Roddy joined Martinez for this announcement.

Mr. Hinton pointed out that Governor Martinez’s

proposal will help ensure that more New Mexicans are receiving the right care at the right place and time, saying, “Considering that the demand for well-trained health care professionals in New Mexico is only going to increase, and that many of our state’s communities are already underserved in the health care field, Governor Martinez’s proposals provide the perfect solution to prepare both patients and providers for our state’s dynamic health care needs.” see BOOST pg. A7

Rider’s Block Bicycle Shop opens

Hospital recieves honors for two-year streak Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) was named a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures this month by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.

This is the second year in a row that LCMC has been recognized as a Top Performer for its success in using evidencebased clinical processes to improve care.

This year, LCMC was recognized for its achievements in improving pneumonia and surgical care.

“Everyone continues to do an outstanding job following care protocols and maintaining safety standards as defined by The Joint Commission,” said Patsy Parker, RN, MSN, and Director of Patient Care Services. “We understand that safe, effective care is what matters most to our patients and members.”

LCMC is one of 1,099 hospitals in the U.S. to earn this distinction for attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance.

The ratings are based on a combination

of accountability measure data reported to The Joint Commission during the 2012 calendar year.

“This accreditation recognizes the commitment that Lincoln County Medical Center has made to improving the quality and safety of care it provides to the residents of Ruidoso and surrounding communities,” said Al Santos, LCMC Administrator.

The Joint Commission’s Top Performer on Key Quality MeasuresR program is intended to be an incentive for all hospitals to improve the quality and safety of the care they provide.

This program also is a way to provide transparency to the public.

An independent, not-for-profit organization, The Joint Commission accredits and certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. Joint Commission accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide as a symbol of quality that reflects an organization’s commitment to meeting certain performance standards.

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Winter’s not always the best time of year for a bicycle business, but it was the right time for Kendall King, owner of what was formerly known as The Bicycle Shop, which he maintained at the Kellerman’s Midtown Emporium for about two years, to relocate to “a bigger and better location” at 1137C on Mechem Drive, right next to Club Gas. The name, a play on words from ‘writer’s block,’ came about when he was deciding on what to rename the shop – friends and family gave him a total of 54 suggestions, he said. The store offers bicycle rentals, sales, restorations and full custom builds, along with cycling equipment and outdoor apparel. King’s hope is that the increased visibility will pan out, already expanding his merchandise selection to take advantage of the 1,100 square-feet of space he’s working to fill – starting with remote controlled cars, as he takes another hobby to the commercial level, offering basic kits, parts and both premade and custom vehicles. These aren’t necessarily backyard ramblers either; some of King’s custom RCs can easily exceed 40 mph on a straight stretch. For more information, stop by the shop or give King a call at (575) 973-5267.

Boys & Girls Club adopts strategic plan

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Be careful of what you wish for. We have all heard this phrase, but to the Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca this has a new meaning. Since opening the doors about 20 months ago, the Club has seen a tremendous increase in the number of children attending and participating in their programs. According to Executive Director, Tim Coughlin, “October 2012 saw 95 children a day on average, October of this year brought us 126 children per day. That is an increase of 33 percent and the number just keeps growing.

Our highest day has been 150 children.”

“The need and impact of our program is demonstrated by the

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The children just keep coming and our staff keeps growing to accomodate them, yet our budget stays about the same. We can stretch a dollar futher than ever imagined.

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increased number of children we serve each day,” Coughlin said. “The children just keep coming and our staff keeps growing to accommodate them, yet our budget stays about the same. We can stretch a dollar further than ever imagined.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca board of direc-

tors was recently hosted by The Lodge of Sierra Blanca to work on a Strategic Plan for the future growth of the Club. The growth to date has been so tremendous that the Club has recently been awarded a Capacity Building Grant by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Board of Governors which requires a

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Ski Apache is seeking instructors for both is skiing and snowboarding programs, hosting a Ski & Ride academy on Nov. 29-30 on the mountain. The academy will begin at 9 a.m. both days. Participants must bring their own equipment and contact Ski School Manager Rick Zarndt, 575-464-3640, before classes to confirm a lift ticket for the day.

Reagan Forester danced from her role as Clara in this year’s annual production of the Nutcracker which will be at the Spencer Theater Dec. 21-22.

$5,000 donation to LC food bank from Greeters

Dance ensemble program underway

The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble entertained and informed members and guests of the Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club at their Nov. 11 program. Program Chair Linda Langston presented Deborah

match of $50,000. “This grant is so important to allowing us to continue offering programs that assist our children with their educational, physical and social growth, but in order to make this happen we need to raise the $50,000 match” Coughlin said. “Every day we make changes in the lives of our children, their families and the community as a whole.”

The Club offers programs to help the children with their homework, to meet the recommend daily physical activity of 60 minutes per day and to make smart decisions while avoiding risky behaviors. To help the Club meet their match, donations of any amount can be sent to the Club at 134 Reese Dr, Ruidoso NM 88345 or call the Club at 575-808-8338.

Rogers, Ensemble founder and artistic director, a donation from the club to the nonprofit foundation which provides enrollment scholarships to local children.

The Ruidoso Valley Greeters will presented a check for $5,000 to the Lincoln County Food Bank, located at First Baptist Church in Ruidoso Downs, Wednesday.

The Greeters award donations to support and benefit the citizens of Ruidoso and Lincoln County.

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Minerva Davalos takes alternate judge seat

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Capitan trustees appointed a new alternate municipal judge with alacrity, unanimously tapping former Sheriff candidate Minerva Davalos for the position.

Davalos fills a role left empty by former alternate Bobbi Shearer, who was appointed in March, 2010, and left the position in January of 2011 to serve under Secretary of State Dianna Duran as New Mexico’s Bureau of Elections Director.

Davalos was born in Ruidoso, and, aside from two years in Oregon, has been a lifelong resident of Lincoln County. She has two daughters and one son and was the first female deputy to retire

from the Lincoln Other busiCounty Sheriff’s ness Office, beginning • Out of five proher law enforceposals on the water ment career with line replacement that agency in 1990, project, aiming to according to her biretire a decades old ography during her cast iron systems run for Sheriff. running underneath Capitan resident the village proper, Jean Coulton questrustees selected Minerva Davalos tioned the nature of Dennis EngineerDavalos’ appointing, a frequent winment, wondering, “if the alterner for Capitan’s projects. nate judge serves only when the “Dennis Engineering scored elected judge is not available?” the highest,” Hammons said.

Mayor Sam Hammons said “We’ve had real good luck workthat was mostly the case, though ing with them before.” an alternate judge could also be The project, encompassing called upon if the elected judge, more than 6,000 feet of lines to J.D. Roehrig, had to recuse himreplace, previously was estimated self from a case. at about $780,000.

• Trustees also bit the bullet to continue their loan repayments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, though trustees weren’t happy paying $8,594.34 for the department’s billing mix-up.

“Per our last discussion, I did offer the USDA the $5,000 principal payment they failed to take from our account and asked them if they would charge off the $3,594.34 in interest,” Village Finance Officer Shirley Pavlovic said, adding that the village’s auditor, Thad Porch, had stated that paying it off would be in the village’s best interest.

“If we don’t pay this, it will mess up our financial reputation.

If we want to pursue it, we can file a lawsuit later on, but I don’t think it’s worth it.”

• The village shelled out some more additional money, budgeting $4,750 more towards the water storage tank rehabilitation. The new funds will come out of the village’s Water Fund, “estimated at $140,250, with an additional $20,000 for planning and design and $4,750 for inspection,” the last of which was left off the original bid, requiring the increase, Pavlovic said.

• Increases for the water tank project was somewhat offset by savings on the wastewater treatment – an approved work change order brought costs down $4,008, Pavlovic said.

Savings stemmed from an unexpectedly good price on the liners, Village Clerk Kay Strickland said.

Carrizozo adopts new procurement policies

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Trustees moved to streamline their purchasing and contractor proposals, adopting an agreement to extend their work with Cooperative Educational Services beyond the schools.

Now, any town project may be bid through the agency, though it will tack on an extra fee to the project.

Michael Shiplet, a consultant with the Gordion Group, based out of Mauldin, S.C., said that the increased cost, 6.313 percent for his group and 1 percent for CES, was more than offset by the decreased costs and time saved by the village — a project that would have previously taken months to get off the ground as the town sent out proposal after proposal to line up contractors and services can be streamlined to as little as three weeks. “(CES) was originally established to represent all 89 school districts across the state, to represent them from the standpoint of purchasing goods and services across the state,” Shiplet said.

for all the membership.”

Carrizozo’s school district is a member of CES, which was founded in 1978. The program changed in 2006, when it began offering services to every city and county across the state, he added.

CES operates under a joint powers agreement between members and the state board of finance, so “the contracts that are resulting from solicitations through CES are 100 percent compliant with the New Mexico State procurement code — they’re essentially doing solicitations on your behalf.”

One particular service, job order contracting, is where Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press Shiplet’s company comes in, Michael Shiplet, consultant with the Gordion Group. he said. “I am a consultant for the Gordion Group and our main func“The concept is, you put a bunch of memtion is to establish a procurement method berships together, the school districts, and called job order contracting.” you get a bunch of buying power and it The benefit of that process over others helps lower the costs of goods and services

Expanding a regional presence Staff reports

Garland Realty of Southern New Mexico has opened an office in Ruidoso located at 2810 Sudderth Drive Suite 205 in the Pine Tree Plaza Center, just upstairs from Schlotsky’s.

Jaylen Garland, owner of Garland Realty and Development, LLC offices in Southern New Mexico announced Eugene Heathman as the Qualifying Broker and Associate Broker Kelly Foster to anchor the new office. “Eugene and Kelly bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and dedication to the Garland team. We are very happy to have them as the foundation of our new office in Ruidoso,” Garland said.

Garland Realty began as a small family operation and through hard work and professionalism the company has grown to include several MLS systems in the state of New Mexico. “This is unparalleled coverage in the state of New Mexico,” Garland said.

The agents in Garland’s offices have many tools to assist clients whether selling or a buying in Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Deming, Silver City, Truth or Consequences and Ruidoso.

“We are knowledgeable in all areas of real estate including the commercial

transactions, business Brokerage, property management, and bank owned properties of the investor or the seller,” Heathman said. Garland Realty & Development, LLC is a network of real estate offices and a community of business professionals who seeks trust and mutual respect in each of their relationships.

The staff at Garland realty, LLC has made the quality choice to be a leader among peers. “As we build, support and foster teamwork, throughout Southern New Mexico, we preserve the freedom that each of us needs to genuinely satisfy buyers and sellers and to find personal fulfillment,” Foster said.

As Garland Realty continues to grow throughout Southern New Mexico, the staff will exercise practices that meet the highest ethical and business standards.

“We will refuse to compromise our values even when it may be expedient, profitable or easy to do,” Heathman said.

“We place high priority on professional growth, development and job satisfaction, and provide all the opportunity for reward commensurate with contributions,” Garland said.

Garland Realty LLC in Ruidoso can be reached at 575-937-9330, 575-808-8477 or www.garlandrealtyr.com

BOOST FROM from pg. A6 Roddy echoed the importance of Martinez’s proposal, saying, “This critical investment in developing New Mexico’s health care workforce will ensure more New Mexicans have access to primary care providers, who can develop better relationships with patients, and in turn provide the high quality of treatment and preventative care New Mexicans deserve.”

Martinez further explained the importance of recruiting and keeping a strong and diverse health care workforce in New Mexico, saying, “These awards offer incentives and support to aspiring health care professionals that increase the likelihood that

nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, and others will serve and practice in our rural areas for many years to come.”

Gov. Martinez also recently announced a series of other initiatives designed to bolster New Mexico’s health care workforce.

Among these are: allowing practicing nurses who want to teach nursing at a New Mexico higher education institution to access a loan-for-service program; establishing a common nursing curriculum across the state and new partnerships between universities and local colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees in nursing at more New Mexico schools; and implementing

a statewide training and voluntary certification program for community health workers.

Together, these initiatives will bolster the health care workforce in New Mexico and provide more qualified and trained health care professionals to serve our state’s changing health care needs.

“Through these continuing efforts, we can meet the health care challenges of both today and tomorrow, ensuring New Mexico families and communities have access to the high quality health care they need and deserve, all while creating jobs our families and communities need to succeed,” Martinez said.

is that contractors bid a mark-up, based on a standardized price book, on the job. Bids also require greater detail, with contractors submitting itemized, stage-by-stage plans for the job — “instead of a lump-sum bid, you now get a complete cost proposal,” he said. “All of the contracts are publicly advertised and competitively bid. So, instead of you having to run the expense of putting out (requests for proposals), CES does that on your behalf. I also come in and review that, or evaluate it on your behalf.”

Awarding the bids is based on the overall score of the bidder, with consultants taking pricing, scheduling and past work into account.

While the process is different than normal, Shiplet said he did not believe it was not unmanageable for smaller contractors or those unfamiliar with the process, leaving locals still in the loop, following questions from former Mayor Bob Hemphill on whether local contractors would even have a shot at winning a bid.

“If local contractors don’t have a bid in, it either means they didn’t see it in the local papers or chose not to bid,” he said.

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Planning for the future of village water supply

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com During the next 20 years the village of Ruidoso and its citizens will need to invest at least $50 million in water utility infrastructure with a combination of water customer rate increases, possible bond funding, state and federal assistance.

The endeavor will be one of the largest combined capital projects in village history in an effort to supply the village’s water needs for the future.

The monsoon rain season and early snow has brought welcome relief to Lincoln County’s drought stricken forests.

Unfortunately, much more moisture is needed to break the drought’s stranglehold on the county’s water supply, and most of the runoff created by recent storms is of no benefit to area reservoirs due to contaminants from the Little Bear Fire of 2012.

U.S. Forest Service officials warned last summer that it could be several years before the village would be able to fill reservoirs with summer storm runoff. The drought and impediments to collect runoff have forced the village to almost entirely rely on well production to serve a full time population of approximately 10,800 people.

The recently refurbished Alto and Cherokee Production Systems are currently operating at full production capacity and are supplementing the Grindstone System as needed.

With the Village of Ruidoso Utility Department reporting an average of three to four water leaks per day, current water revenues only fund operational costs with minimal maintenance to the villages failing infrastructure of water lines.

Grindstone needs help

State senate redistricting from 2012 is already paying dividends due to the legislative and rural development efforts of Sen. Phil Griego whose district encompasses Las Vegas, N.M. and northern parts of Lincoln County. Las Vegas shares a common problem with Ruidoso, a leaky dam that needs millions of dollars to repair. Village officials have been scrambling to capitalize on drought conditions, attempting to raise approximately $4.5 million to apply a sealer for the nearly empty dam, which at full capacity can store 30 percent of the village water supply. Since late January, the village is primarily relying on well water due to low water levels in Grindstone reservoir and the redirection of water flows as a result of contaminated stream flows from the Little Bear Fire.

While synthetic geomembranes may not be familiar to most village residents, Grindstone dam may make use of one. CARPI, a geomembrane manufacturer based in Switzerland, has supplied the needs of the Army Corps of Engineers, Hydro Quebec, Pacific Gas and Electric and the San Diego Water Authority, and has been designated as the best source for the Grindstone liner. Made in Italy, the liner will control seepage in the reservoir, but buying one runs in the millions

and is a challenge for Ruidoso’s coffers.

When the liner is applied, the reservoir can be filled to the top, holding enough water to supply the village’s needs for two years. As it stands, if filled now seepage could measure nearly 1 million gallons of water a day. While the dam is currently viable at a lower level, upper level leakage needs to be addressed and solved.

Village utilities seek additional grant funding from other sources to mitigate existing concerns, however Grindstone’s liner is but one of many water issues in the Photo courtesy of Sue Hutchison village.

Grindstone Dam from November 2012, showing the effects of drought.

Cost of production and aging infrastructure

Eby along with Village Manager Debi Lee proposed changes Village staff have been exploring financial options to meet to the village water conservation ordinance during a workthe costs of water production and ongoing infrastructure shop in village chambers Nov. 4. The village of Ruidoso is repairs while the council considers at least $14 million in currently losing approximately 30 percent of water produced.

General Obligation Bonds to fund total water line replaceDe La Vega reported that a typical municipality loses just 10 ment in some areas. Ruidoso’s water woes have taken center percent. “Current village water rates cannot sustain the cost stage lately, presenting a variety of needs. With more than to supply and maintain capital maintenance of water lines.

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Proposed $112 million capital investment in New Mexico’s water Infrastructure

Greater water security in communities throughout New Mexico is vital to economic growth

ALBUQUERQUE — Governor Susana Martinez proposed a $112 million capital investment in New Mexico’s water infrastructure. This investment amounts to approximately 60 percent of the capital outlay funding that will be available when the New Mexico Legislature convenes in January.

Gov. Martinez’ proposal prioritizes water investments in communities that are in danger of going dry, or struggling with poor water quality, as well as water projects such as watershed and dam rehabilitation to help communities survive and thrive economically.

“Unprecedented drought, wildfires, and floods have put further stress on New Mexico’s aging water infrastructure, in communities large and small across the state.

We have seen communities run out of water and our watersheds terribly damaged, and the threat of water shortage looms for many other communities across New Mexico,” said Gov. Martinez.

“While we cannot dictate the duration or magnitude of these crises, we can and must dictate our response. That is why I am proposing such a large capital investment in water infrastructure throughout New Mexico.”

Gov. Martinez further recommitted her administration to continuing to work with local governments, state agencies, legislators, and others to identify critical water infrastructure projects in New Mexico. The New Mexico Drought Task Force is working to identify communities with water quantity and quality problems, and many of the state’s most pressing water needs are already known due to recent flooding and fires.

Additionally, many water treatment and delivery needs, such as dam rehabilitation and wastewater treatment, are evident due to persistent neglect. Matthew Holmes of the New Mexico Rural Water Association praised Gov. Martinez’s proposal, saying, “Gov. Martinez’s proposal is exactly what New Mexico needs to address both current

and future water shortages and infrastructure problems. Communities across our state are running dangerously close to exhausting water supplies; dams, pipes, wells and other infrastructure are in disrepair or dangerously obsolete. These funds are crucial to protecting our state’s water supply and providing the basic security our families, communities and businesses so desperately need.”

Gov. Martinez also noted that other communities, like Las Vegas and Hanover, are dangerously close to shortages. Her proposal would also invest in the necessary infrastructure to improve water quality in communities like Ojo Caliente and others across the state.

Gov. Martinez also reiterated her support for the River Stewards initiative, a $1.5 million capital outlay investment in watershed restoration projects, which are sorely needed to restore rivers damaged from fires and floods in order to protect precious water supplies. Her proposal also addresses dam repair and rehabilitation in communities like Santa Rosa, Socorro and others, where dams and levees are in danger of breaking, putting the security of local water supplies at risk.

Dawn Tibbetts of the American Council of Engineering Companies New Mexico commended Gov. Martinez’s plan by pointing out how it will benefit communities in recruiting, retaining, and growing businesses in New Mexico: “communities across New Mexico need to be able to provide basic utilities to residents and businesses. Business leaders and job creators see communities like the thriving Santa Teresa borderplex and know that when New Mexico commits to modernizing and expanding water infrastructure, communities, families and businesses will have improved access to basic resources needed to succeed.”

Gov. Martinez has long said that capital funds are best used to address critical needs in communities throughout the state – and in particular, infrastructure needs that create jobs in the short-term during design and construction phases and lay a long-term foundation for economic growth.

“Water security is one of several critical pillars of economic growth,” concluded Gov. Martinez.

WATER SUPPLY, from pg. A8

Every 1,000 gallons of water delivered to Ruidoso’s business and residential taps costs the village $5.74 at a fixed cost of operation,” De La Vega said.

The current rate structure applies $3.07 for maintenance fees, $3.35 for Capital maintenance, a base rate of $14.44 for residential and $18.64 for commercial. Proposed rate adjustments to the ordinance would be to increase the capital maintenance fee for residential and commercial to $6.93 and the base rate for both to $17. This would not include trash removal, sewer charges and applicable taxes.

With foresight, the objective is to enlarge the existing reservoir or construct a new reservoir which would increase the village’s water storage capacity from approximately 330 acre feet of water to approximately 761 acre-feet.

An acre-foot of water equals 325,851 gallons. The village of Ruidoso will continue to keep residents and business informed of the progress being made. For more information, please contact the Water Department at 575257-2386 or Village Hall at 575-258-4343.

Alternatives to Alto reservoir

A new $29.4 million reservoir proposed during a September council meeting downstream from the current Alto Reservoir and duck pond would replace the existing reservoir for part of Ruidoso’s intricate water supply needs.

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November 20, 2013

Third in a series of essays on Lincoln County history

History of the Hubbard Museum of the American West

By Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco Chair, History, Humanities and Social Sciences, ENMU Ruidoso & Interim Curator of Education, Hubbard Museum of the American West The Hubbard Museum of the American West is one of New Mexico’s most popular cultural attractions and a treasure of Lincoln County. An ice rink turned convention center in Ruidoso Downs became the foundation of a museum.

Ice-o-Matic Skating Ring existed in Ruidoso Downs before 1960. When Ruidoso Downs race track opened in 1947 it created a demand for more hotels. El Paso and Dallas investors built the Chaparral Hotel and Restaurant, a 120 room resort hotel with a dining room, living room, coffee shop, gift shop, dress shop, barber shop and beauty shop. It was run by Harry and Leona Whipple who had moved to Ruidoso in 1958 due to their son’s asthma and who owned Whipple’s Cafe and built Gateway Shopping Center. Racing patrons could number 500. The ice rink became a convention center adjacent to the resort as well as one of the largest dance floors between Dallas and Los Angeles. Teen, mariachi and Western bands such as Willie Nelson, Tex Ritter, Faron Young, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Webb Pierce and Ferlin Husky played here. Movie stars Robert Mitchum, Dale Robertson, Chill Wills, and Angie Dickenson frequented Ruidoso Downs, long before Santa Fe attracted stars.

Meanwhile, in Arizona, Anne C. Stradling created the Anne C. Stradling Museum of the Horse in Patagonia, Ariz. in 1960. In 1989 R.D. and Joan Hubbard created a Texas not-for- profit corporation to display Western art. The Hubbards are entrepreneurs with past and present investment in glass, the race track and casino industry, and farming and ranching and maintain a home in Lincoln County. They have a significant interest in Western history, art and education. In 1990 and 1991 the Hubbards offered a $250,000 purchase award for Western art excellence. When Stradling became ill, she approached the couple. Assuming a building could accommodate her museum artifacts, she agreed to give the Hubbards stewardship over her collection. Extensive reconstruction of the convention center took place from 1990 to 1992. The building is more than 55,000 square feet. A grand opening gala for the Museum of the Horse took place May 23, 1992 and included a Parade of Breeds with numerous horse breeds walking across the dance/museum floor.

The museum’s mission is to address the “political, social, business, cultural, and environmental history of the American West.” Likewise it is to address “local and regional arts, history and culture.” And in 1995 the Hubbards commis-

sioned Dave McGary to sculpt ‘Free Spirits at Noisy Water,’ a series of seven equine sculptures 23 feet high; it cost about $1,200,000. The horse sculptures were set in a hilly garden in front of the museum. The museum has shown a video about the making of ‘Noisy Water.’ Likewise, woman sculptor Sandy Scott created “Rite of Passage,” located at the entrance.

The museum currently maintains two major rotating exhibit spaces; a space dedicated to wagons and carriages; an interactive children’s area; a gift shop; classrooms; a print shop; ample office space; artifact storage areas, and library.

The in-house library maintains a database of books and artifacts. In 2009 the Johnny and Marty Cope Learning Center was inaugurated permitting an interactive video link with global capacity for conferences and presentations.

The museum collects houses and preserves historical artifacts; there are more than 10,000 artifacts located here, 95 percent are in the Stradling collection. Her collection includes antique carriages, western saddles, Pueblo Indian kachinas, Indian baskets, Navajo blankets and Maria Martinez pottery, arrowheads, buffalo robes, turquoise jewelry and toys. Also on exhibit is the Sid Goodloe Chuck wagon and C.L. “Bones” Wright Rifle collection. Artifacts from the Sisneros store in Arabela in Lincoln County are preserved here. Billy the Kid’s tintype and Billy the Kid’s gun have been exhibited here.

The museum creates in-house exhibits and rents traveling exhibits. Blockbuster exhibits have included “A T-Rex Named Sue” which drew 66,000 visitors. Exciting temporary exhibits have been numerous. The Race Horse Hall of Fame Exhibit was a long-term temporary exhibit, opening in 1997 but which can now be seen at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track Hall of Fame. Other important temporary art exhibits have included the “Imperial Russian Horse: Equine Art from the Czars” and “The West in American Art: Selections from the Harmsen collection of Western Americana.” “Saddle Up” was exhibited in 1997 and “The Cowboy Boot: Soul of the American West,” the “most expansive showing of cowboy boots ever assembled” was shown in 1998. An Apache art exhibit called “We’re Still Here with the Mountain,” the Gordon Snidow art exhibit; the Gunfighter exhibit, and the “Arte en la Charreria” (2011) exhibit from Mexico City have drawn crowds.

Along with the New Mexico Humanities Council, (NMHC) the Hubbard sponsored “Between Fences,” a Smithsonian project of photographs taken by local residents of fences in the county in 2006. Likewise, the NMHC and Hubbard Museum sponsored the New Mexico National History Day drawing in history high school students from

across the state. NMHC has also helped the Hubbard acquire Chautauquas of Lew Wallace and Rafael Chacon come to Ruidoso Downs. Speakers have included book authors and movie stars such as Phil Spanekberger. In 2008 musicians organized a Norm Petty Tribute and in 2009, the museum sponsored “Cowboy Jubilee” to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy. Western re-enactors have also appeared in a program called Rendezvous.

Regular events have included the Western Artists of America Exhibit and Sale and the Fall Photography Show as well as exhibits of local school children’s art. Videos from the Smithsonian and National Geographic are shown regularly.

The Hubbard has had oversight over several other tourist/ historic site and events. In 1997 the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway Center was constructed next door. The museum and Ruidoso Village ran it collaboratively for several years. The museum also played a key role in the early years of the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, an annual event which celebrates the art, literature, music, dance and history of ranching.

Employees have numbered up to 23. Key employees have included the director, a development officer, curator of collections, curator of exhibits and curator of education.

Past directors have included Gary Miller, Jay Wright, Bruce Eldredge, Jean Stoddard, Greg Shuman, Jay Smith and Jim Kofakis. In fall 2013 Ray Pawley was hired as director/consultant. Other employees have included a graphics/membership coordinator, gift shop manager, visitor services, security guards, maintenance personnel and custodians. Horseman Scott Wells, historian Drew Gomber, and photographer Leland Ford have been employees. Volunteers have been essential; Obie O’Brien, for example, volunteered here before the museum opened and has served for more than 20 years.

Joetyne Wright, wife of “Bones” Wright and past C. & L. Lumber Store owner, is a volunteer. A local advisory council has also existed.

Attendance at the Hubbard and its one-time affiliates peaked at 130,000 in one year. Attendance between 1995 and 2001 saw a 600 percent growth. In some years the museum and its affiliates has seen more than 9,600 visitors. On Aug. 30, 2005 the museum was transferred from the “Ruidoso Downs Racing, Inc.” to the City of Ruidoso Downs. The Ruidoso Downs City Council and city staff currently provide oversight. In 2005 the Hubbard’s provided a $1.5 million donation through the R.D. and Joan Hubbard Museum Foundation which has its own board of directors.

To be continued next week

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Nov. 22 High school football Pojoaque at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Nov. 23 College football UNM at Fresno State, 5 p.m.

Nov. 24 Pro football San Diego at Kansas City, 10:30 a.m.

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Nov. 14

Volleyball Class 3A state tournament Ruidoso d. Wingate, 3-0

Nov. 15 Volleyball Class 3A state tournament Quarterfinals Ruidoso d. Silver, 3-0 Semifinals Ruidoso d. Sandia Prep, 3-1 Class B state tournament Quarterfinals Corona d. Evangel Christian, 3-0 Carrizozo d. Santa Fe Waldorf, 3-1 Semifinals Elida d. Corona, 3-0 Carrizozo d. San Jon, 3-0

Nov. 16 Football Class 1A playoffs Capitan 40, Escalante 16 Six man state championship Lake Arthur 66, Hondo 50 Volleyball State tournament at Rio Rancho Class B championship Elida d. Carrizozo, 3-2 Class 3A championship Pojoaque d. Ruidoso, 3-1

Nov. 19 Boys basketball Roswell at Ruidoso, late

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Nov. 21 Boys basketball NMMI at Ruidoso, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 22 Football Class 3A state quarterfinal Pojoaque at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Alamo Navajo at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn Tourney, TBA Girls basketball Alamo Navajo at Mescalero, 5 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn Tourney, TBA

Nov. 23 Football Class 1A state championship Capitan vs. Hagerman, 1 p.m.

Boys basketball Cobre at Ruidoso, 3 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn Tourney, TBA Girls basketball Cloudcroft at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn Tourney, TBA

Nov. 25 Girls basketball Mescalero at Dexter, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 26 Boys basketball Goddard at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

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Hondo’s future on display in title game

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By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Hondo faced a familiar foe in Saturday’s six-man championship game, and the outcome was mostly same it had been the last four or five times the two had played.

This time, though, the tide started to turn.

The Eagles fell at Lake Arthur, 66-50, a close and low scoring affair by six-man standards. It was the Panthers’ third straight six-man title and fourth in the past five years.

“We came out and fought them hard all night,” said Hondo coach Brandon Devine. “It came down to Lake Arthur being stacked with talent and experience.”

Hondo (9-2) never led, but also never trailed by no more than three touchdowns, constantly putting pressure on the Panthers (9-0).

Beto Nores rushed for 297 yards on 23 carries and four touchdowns for the Eagles, while Billy Candelaria had 16 carries for 82 yards.

Lake Arthur’s Miguel Rubio ran for 261 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

The real difference was Hondo’s passing game, which was completely shut down.

“They covered us so tight we were afraid to call the pass play in,” Devine said. “We need to have the pass to keep the defense honest.”

Still, the Eagles played Lake ArSee HONDO pg. B2

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Hondo’s Billy Candelaria, right, tries to avoid Lake Arthur’s Luis Velo, Saturday, during the state six-man championship game at Lake Arthur. For more photos, visit ruidosofreepress.com.

PRODUCING A SOLID EFFORT Second

place is still a winner

Ruidoso, Carrizozo put up good games in state championships

RIO RANCHO – The volleyball season might have ended in frustration for the Ruidoso and Carrizozo volleyball teams at this year’s state tournament, but both teams have plenty to be proud of.

Both teams finished second in their respective classes – Ruidoso in 3A and Carrizozo in Class B – proving they’re among the state’s elite in volleyball.

“These kids are fighters, and I don’t think there’s anything that can make a coach prouder than to be affiliated with a group of girls like this,” said Carrizozo coach Pam Allen. “They love each other with all their hearts and did everything correctly to achieve what they did today.”

“I thought they were as prepared as they could be,” said Ruidoso coach Bernadette Garcia. “There wasn’t any one thing lacking. We weren’t rushed or out of synch. I just told them to not be afraid to win.”

Carrizozo (22-2) got all the way to match point in its fivegame set against nemesis Elida on Saturday before falling 25-23, 19-25, 21-25, 25-20, 17-15.

It was the Lady Tigers’ fourth straight Class B title and the third straight time they’ve taken it from the Lady Grizzlies, but for a while it looked as though Carrizozo was finally going to exorcise its demons in the title match.

After taking a 2-1 game lead in the match, the Grizzly faithful began to believe the curse was finally lifting.

Elida (23-1) wasn’t having any of that.

Dynasties are nice for the team that wins them, but after a while, writing about it becomes boring.

Really, what more can you say? The team that On won be- the fore, won again.

Like I should talk. I started my sports writing Todd Fuqua career in Roswell, just as Goddard started a three-year volleyball state championship run. I found plenty to write about then.

I write this, of course, in the wake of Carrizozo and Ruidoso appearances in their state championship matches on Saturday in Rio Rancho. The Lady Grizzlies fell to Elida . . . again. Ruidoso lost to Pojoaque . . . again.

Obviously, I’m a little bitter, and I should apologize to Elida and Pojoaque. Any team that can sustain that level of success is worthy of commendation.

Plus, these are still kids, not professionals. They’re playing for the love of the sport, and high school athletics promotes character and good sportsmanship – or at least it should. I know the girls at both those dynastic programs exhibit plenty of both.

But c’mon! There’s other teams in this state too! They like winning too! They deserve some more credit!

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Ruidoso teammates Andi Harrelson (5), Amber Crow (2) and Marikka Temple celebrate a point against Sandia Prep in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at Rio Rancho.

The fourth game was another close affair, and Carrizozo had a 19-7 lead lake following a Kathlyn Pierson kill, but Lady Tiger Marily Varela got the serve and brought her team to within three points of victory. Elida later got the victory to tie things at 2-all and force a fifth game.

Needing only to get to 15, things were much more tense in a game which saw neither team

lead by more than two points.

Carrizozo was on the threshold of history when they got match point serve twice. Each time a kill by Kalyn Jasso tied it and gave Elida the ball.

The second time, Jasso was serving, and two points later the Lady Tigers were champions again.

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Warriors enter playoffs Friday

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Playing Pojoaque in the Class 3A quarterfinals may not have been what Ruidoso had in mind when the brackets were released two weeks ago, but playing Pojoaque is just what the Warriors will be doing when they kick off at W.D. Horton Stadium this Friday at 7 p.m.

The Elks won their first-ever state playoff game with a narrow 41-40 decision over Albuquerque Academy on Saturday, but just because they’re playing a lower seed doesn’t mean Ruidoso (7-2) can’t take them lightly.

Brought to you by Class 3A quarterfinals Pojoaque (6-5) at Ruidoso (7-2) Friday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. at W.D. Horton Stadium

“They’ve got a good scrappy team from what I’ve seen on film and at that playoff game,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “Academy kept going up by a couple of touchdowns, and Pojoaque See PLAYOFFS pg. B2

Kristie Gallacher Carrizozo volleyball This eighth grader was thrust into the spotlight at the Class B state tournament when she had to take on setting duties for the Lady Grizzlies, including a starring role in the championship match.

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November 20, 2013

Capable Ruidoso girls team set to start

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso’s girls basketball team isn’t without senior leadership or talent, but coach Dean Hood will have to rely on some younger players this season.

“I’m pretty pleased with how we’re looking right now, we also have a host of freshman playing for us now,” said Hood, whose team starts the season this Saturday at home against Cloudcroft. “The quality on the floor is really good.”

While freshmen such as Shalom Keller, Lia Mosher and Jessie Midkiff will make an impact at the varsity level, none of them will be permanent starters or be on the floor in every game.

Hood said he’s short in numbers at the sophomore and junior levels, which is why there will be so many ninth graders on the court.

They’ll be led by a trio of seniors – Darian Magooshboy, Chloe Whipple – fresh off the volleyball team – and Alexa Davis.

They’re all hoping to better their 8-17 record from last season. It was a season in which the Lady Warriors were winless in their last nine games and had no victories in District 4-3A. Speaking of that district, Hood said Lovington is the undisputed heavyweight in the league. Not only are the Lady Wildcats two time defending state champions, they also have had a solid offseason program which includes 60 club games throughout

the summer.

That’s the kind of experience Ruidoso lacks, but Hood said the girls are just about ready.

“We’re confident in moving down the court with our defense, we just have to get some confidence with our shots and be more patient with our offense,” Hood said. “We are able to beat them (Lovington and Portales), it just depends on how far we come along and can avoid injuries.”

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Darian Magooshboy makes a layup during practice. Magooshboy, Alexa Davis and Chloe Whipple are the three seniors returning to this year’s Ruidoso girls basketball team.

Class 1A title game return for Tigers

included a home loss to Escalante. state title. The last time Capitan was state champs on the

By Todd Fuqua Since then, several Tigers have returned from injuries gridiron was 1982.

Sports Editor and other things to make Capitan the title contender it is “It will be a big challenge, Hagerman has it together,” todd@ruidosofreepress.com said Capitan coach Jim Hughes, whose team lost big to the now.

In every sport at every school, the fall of 2013 is turnAgainst Escalante, the Tigers capitalized on their luck Bobcats, 34-0, to start the year. “But it’s exciting to see ing out to be a carbon copy of last year’s sports results in immediately, recovering an Escalante fumble on the openwhere we’re at after improving over the year.”

Lincoln County. ing kickoff for a touchdown and a lead that Capitan never Capitan has done nothing but improve since losing Capitan is hoping to end the similarities, having derelinquished the rest of the day. three straight midway through the season. That streak feated Escalante in the Class 1A state semifinal on Saturday – the team that beat the Tigers for the state HONDO from pg. B1 PLAYOFFS from pg. B1 championship last year.

With their 40-16 victory, Capitan (8-4) will and a pair of touchdowns. Johnson trails would come right back. With about a minthur “as hard as anyone did this again be at home this Saturday at 1 p.m., this by more than 200 yards, but has 12 touchute left, they scored to go ahead. They can season,” according to Devine. time to take on unbeaten Hagerman in another downs on the ground. beat you.”

Hondo also is on the upswing championship bout.

“They have a big offensive line, but Johnson said the key to stopping the of experience, with only two The Tigers are hoping to earn their third we’ve faced that before,” Johnson said.

Elks (6-5) is stopping their passing game, seniors on this year’s roster.

“We respect that, but don’t fear them.” which is led by quarterback John Ain“We’ll miss those seniors, Ruidoso, by virtue of its No. 2 seed in sworth, Jr. The spread offense means a lot but we’re excited about next the playoffs, had the week with no game of yards in the air – Ainsworth has almost year,” Devine said. “We’ve to prepare for Friday, including a trip to 900 yards this year – but the Elks can run started turning a corner with Rio Rancho to watch the volleyball team in the ball, too. this program, and this is our Class 1A championship their state title match against Pojoaque.

Ruidoso, of course, will counter with opportunity to make a champiHagerman (11-0) at Capitan (8-4) To say the Warriors are itching to get Parker Johnson and his 1,000-plus yards onship run.

We’ll be the ones Saturday, Nov. 23, 1 p.m. back on the field – and get a little measure receiving and 13 touchdowns on the seastacked next year.” at Tiger Field of revenge for their counterparts on the son. volleyball court – is an understatement.

He’s been the favorite target of quarter“Our kids are pumped to play again and back Cade Patterson, who has racked up play at home,” Johnson said. “The guys are 1,310 yards and 17 scores in nine games. excited, but they also know it won’t be a runOn the ground, freshman Cisco Mayaway game. We have to be ready to play.” ville leads the Warriors with 644 yards

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Seniors standings, week 9 of 28 Name Won Lost Marx O Lot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 10 BLJ Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23½ 12½ Amigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 15 Two Ace’s & a Queen. . . . . . . . . 20½ 16½ Golden Oldies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 23 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Marx O Lot? 1,932, Amigos 1,883, Golden Oldies 1,791 Handicap game – Two Ace’s & a Queen 644, BLJ Trio 640 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Gene Nitz 678, Harry Allwein 655, Joe Shafer 648 Men’s handicap game – Richard Gipson 254, Hubert Lee 237, Tom Douglas 227 Women’s handicap series – Linda Clements 576, Lucy Servies 551 Women’s handicap game – Martha Chavez 212, Myrna Douglas 197 ––– Tuesday Night Mixed standings, week 10 of 16 Name Won Lost Rhinorose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Sh”Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2 Lane Violators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Bowl Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Scorgasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Gypsyhound Outla . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 12 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Rhinorose 2,556, Sh”Dam 2,497, Lane Violators 2,435 Handicap game – Zocca 923, Bowl Movement 844, Ruidoso Bowl 818 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Eddie Silva 739, Tom Douglas 667, Michael Glass 654 Men’s handicap game – Zocca 923, Bowl Movement 844, Ruidoso Bowl 818 Women’s handicap series – Brittany Gibson 679, Gracie Rheingans 633, Honey Foyt 622 Women’s handicap game – Pam Bernard 249, Ginger Williamson 238, Gloria Wheeler 228 ––– Wednesday Night Mixed standings, week 10 of 32 Name Won Lost

Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Team 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Western Auto- Napa 2 . . . . . . . . . 7 Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Team 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Western Auto- Napa . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Team 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

3 4 4 5 5 5 8 8 8 10

Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Down’s U-Haul 2,595, Team 7 2,519, Ruidoso Bowl 2,466 Handicap game – Western Auto- Napa 2 888, Living Energies 849, Team 10 827 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Mike Bolden 755, Tom Douglas 704, Evan Reed 701 Men’s handicap game – Weldon Ganaway 300, Bob Layher 266, Jack Kannady 246 Women’s handicap series – Shelly Layher 630, Lucy Servies 629, Honey Foyt, Jean Fanning 609 Women’s handicap game – Pam Bernard 246, Crystal Roller 236, Sandi Meek 222 ––– Thursday Night Men’s standings, week 10 of 32 Name Won Lost Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Buckner Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8½ 3½ Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Western Auto-Napa. . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 GSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2½ 9½ Last week’s high scores Stratch series – Western Auto-Napa 2,907, Team 4 2,672 Scratch game – Down’s U-Haul 952, GSV 951 Handicap series – Good Ole Boys 3,267, Buckner Electric 2,939 Handicap game – Ruidoso Bowl 1,093 Individual scores Scratch series – Hans Dubay 713, Richard Guevara 654, Tom Douglas 618 Scratch game – Jim McGarvey 246, Tim Vega 218, Weldon Ganaway, Ronnie Wright 215 Handicap series – Jim Clements 701, Joe Shafer 684, Mike Bryant 655 Handicap game – Ron Slaten 262, Ryan Cannon 233, Nick Vega 232

Ruidoso Free Press

November 20, 2013

Lady Cardinal season ends in semis

Corona never got into a

By Todd Fuqua groove, even in their win Sports Editor over Evangel Christian. todd@ruidosofreepress.com Against the Lady Tigers, RIO RANCHO – There’s their timidity proved to be no question that Elida – the fatal. three-time defending Class Elida scored the first B champions – is a good seven points of game one volleyball team. But are before a kill by Jessica Leithey so good they could bold got the Lady Cardinals dismantle a Corona team as on the board. thoroughly as they did in That’s pretty much how Friday’s Class B semifinal every game started – the game?

Lady Tigers open up a big Richard Gage doesn’t lead, with Corona making a think so. game attempt before being “The girls got down reoverwhelmed by Elida’s ally bad out here, but they strength at the net. didn’t quit on me,” said “We gave them points Gage, the coach of a Lady right off the bat,” Gage Cardinal team that lost 25said.

“That was nerves 8, 25-12, 25-7. “They know and tension.

When you they’re young enough that start giving away points, it they’ve got a really good snowballs on you.” shot to be back here another It’s the second straight two years or maybe three. year the Lady Cardinals’ They got down because Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press season has ended in defeat they thought they should Corona’s Jessica Leibold gets a kill against Elida in Frito Elida in the state semifihave played Elida a lot bet- day’s Class B semifinal game at Rio Rancho. nals. Gage is disappointed, ter than they did.” but still awfully proud of his team.

Lady Tigers (22-1) after seeing Corona (22-2) came into the con“There were a lot of people in the Elida struggle early with Gateway test with only one loss – a setback to Christian in the quarterfinals Friday state that didn’t give us a chance to get New Mexico Military Institute way out of district any higher than No. 3 this morning. back in September. They needed year,” Gage said. “We proved some of “We saw them play and came in just three games to dispatch Evangel them wrong. I’m looking at a 22-2 seahere thinking we could play with Christian 25-19, 25-16, 25-18 in the son, and that’s the most wins this school them,” Gage said.

“But we weren’t semifinals after finishing second in has had since I’ve been here. I’m super getting good passes or big hits.

We’ve pool play to Carrizozo. proud of the girls getting us here.” had those hits all year.”

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the net with That Carrizozo big hitting. She was able to make it offset the strong this far was imprespresence of the sive in light of their Lady Warrior trio loss of starting setter of Andi HarFantasia Dennis, relson, Marikka who was in the hosTemple and Lia pital for two weeks Mosher. with pneumonia and Mosher had the wasn’t cleared until final two kills of Thursday, the first game two to give day of the tournaRuidoso (13-12) ment. the victory in In her place, that frame, but Allen turned to the Elkettes (20eighth-grader KrisTodd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press 4) were able to tie Gallacher, who stave off a Lady turned in a solid per- Carrizozo hitter Sarah Ferguson, left, gets a kill against San Jon defender Charlotte Warrior win in formance.

Young during Friday’s Class B state semifithe fourth with “We did the best nal match at Rio Rancho. a four-point run we could do, with to tie things up.

After brushing aside the people we had,” Wingate, Silver and Sandia They later took the lead Allen said. “I’m proud of these kids, I wouldn’t want Prep, the Lady Warriors fell and held on even though a determined Ruidoso squad in Saturday’s title contest to be with any other group 25-19, 16-25, 25-18, 25-23. kept threatening. of kids. The ultimate an A kill by Chloe Whipple It was the Elkettes’ fifth athlete can give is their all, got the Lady Warriors to straight championship. and we gave our all.” within one point, but then The last team other than For Ruidoso, it was ansetter Isa Lindsey was Pojoaque to win a state 3A other wave of momentum injured in a collision at the title was Ruidoso in 2008. that took the Lady Warnet between her and MoshThe teams were tied at riors to the championship er. Lindsey was in obvious two games each before match, but that wave again Pojoaque’s Kristen Woody pain, but soldiered on with crashed on the rock known sets and block attempts. started taking charge at as Pojoaque.

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Well, that’s where I come in.

For Carrizozo, just getting to the championship three times in a row is quite an accomplishment.

Ruidoso knows that. Prior to this season, they had never made a trip to the championship two years in a row.

Let’s not forget Corona, who were stopped – again – by Elida in the semifinals, but the Lady Cardinals’ 22-2 season is nothing to sneeze at, particularly when many weren’t giving them a chance to get to state, much less get to the semifinals.

These teams did it with a lot of class too, showing off the strength of character it takes to accomplish what they did.

There’s always next year, and there’s no reason we can’t see one of these teams hoisting the blue trophy in the future.

The girls are getting tons of experience with pressure at the highest level of the sport, and hopefully they’ll be inspired to continue developing themselves into champions.

All three teams have done Lincoln County proud.

The LOBO howl

UNM loses shootout with Rams

By Richard Stevens Senior Writer/GoLobos.com In a Mountain West shootout featuring sizzling plays, sensational plays, gutsy plays and big plays, maybe the different came down to just a few plays – and a couple of defensive stops.

The Colorado State Rams made two fourth-down stops to outlast New Mexico in a 66-42 shootout Saturday night on Branch Field. It was a game of wondrous offensive accomplishment for both teams, who combined for 108 points, 58 first downs and 1,176 yards.

“You can’t fault our offense,” said Lobo Coach Bob Davie. “They couldn’t stop us either.”

The Lobos went into this Mountain West contest battling injuries and had to play the second half without their two main offensive weapons – tailback Kasey Carrier and quarterback Cole Gautsche. Still, behind junior quarterback Clayton Mitchem and Crusoe Gongbay, the Lobos continued to move the football.

It may have been an inspiring performance, but it wasn’t enough to hold off Pojoaque’s success in earning another state title.

“They didn’t take the strong hits, and that pushed them into desperation,” Garcia said. “It made us look like a lesser skilled team than we really are.

Now they’ll think about the pressure and things they can work on for the future.”

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Basketball shorts New coach, same goal Mescalero’s boys return to the hardwood competition this Friday with some familiar faces leading them, just not familiar to boys basketball.

Houston Murphy is now the new head coach, moving over from assisting the girls’ team, while football coach Godfrey Cordova will be assisting Murphy.

The Chiefs have lost Aaron and Tahari Kaydahzinne to graduation, and are hoping to improve on their 8-18 record from last season. They’d also like to win some District 7-1A games, but Murphy knows that will be a tall order.

“This is no easy district, so we want to have heart and be able to play with all these teams,” Murphy said.

The season starts this Friday with a home contest against Alamo Navajo.

Corona girls will run, run, run After two straight years of finishing second in the Class B tournament, the Corona Lady Cardinals are looking to surprise some people when the ball is tipped on the hardwood this weekend at the Vaughn tournament.

Corona – which finished 21-4 and fell to Elida in the state title game – lost a lot of talented seniors, but have a lot of talent coming back.

They’ll be led by a “new” coach they all know – Joseph Erramouspe – who has led most of these girls since they were children.

“One advantage I have is the freshmen and sophomores on this team, I’ve coached them since they were in third and fourth grade,” Erramouspe said. “I’ve also caoched them in junior high, so I’ve got quite a bit of coaching experience with these girls.”

That almost all of the Lady Cardinals were still playing volleyball last week at the state tounament and have had zero practice time for basketball doesn’t concern Erramouspe too much. San Jon and Mosquero are in this tournament, and they were playing volleyball pretty late as well.

Mescalero girls in rebuilding The Mescalero Lady Chiefs didn’t exactly set the world on fire with their 13-13 record last season, but they did go 4-2 in District 7-1A, with their only losses being to Cloudcroft in league play.

They’ll return to the court against Alamo Navajo this Friday.

“We’ve got a lot of new kiddos,” said Mescalero coach Nate Raynor. “We lost some great kids to graduation last year, and we’ll need to develop that all over again. We’ll be young but we’ll play hard.”

Two starters that are returning are Ashley Kinzhumme, Alexis Guydelkin and Lauren Yuzos, all of whom Raynor will need to lead the squad.

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Education

By Corey Bard

In the 200 section of the Dewey Decimal System books on religion can be found.

Last week, I went to the Krotona Institute in Ojai, Calif., on a spiritual retreat. My purpose was to step away from Ruidoso, leave work at the library behind, and spend a week in both solitude and the comfort of the Theosophical community.

I began my days with a 20-minute meditation.

Mornings were spent in classes until noon.

Afternoons, I would read or write. Late afternoon toward sunset, I would run or hike for an hour.

Evenings varied with the first night watching a movie and the second and third sampling local restaurants.

The Class subtitle was “A Poet, A Nun and A Yogi.” The reading and discussion for the classes were divided into three parts centering around Dante’s ‘Divine Comedy,’ Teresa of Avila and ‘The Life of Milarepa.’ Dante took us on the journey through hell, Purgatory and Heaven. Teresa of Avila founded the Carmelites based on Elijah’s life on Mount Carmel in Israel.

Teresa founded numerous monasteries in Spain during the Reign of Charles V in the 1500s. Parallels were drawn between Dante, Teresa and Milarepa, but Milarepa’s story which became his gift to humanity, I was the least familiar but became most interested.

When Milarepa was 8 years old, his father became ill. On his death bed, he asked his brother to take care of his wife and two children.

The brother steals the family inheritance and Milarepa, his sister, and

mother lead a destitute life practically as slaves. Milarepa’s mother sends Milarepa to study under a Tibetan Lama. She wants nothing short of revenge for the hardships her husband’s brother has placed the family into. Milarepa studies black magic under the Lama, returns to his village, and wreaks havoc collapsing buildings, killing friends and relatives, destroying crops by making it hail. Milarepa then sees the error of his behavior.

He seeks out another Lama and understanding the Laws of Karma asks how he can achieve Enlightenment in one lifetime. The Lama puts Milarepa through numerous trials and tribulations to see if Milarepa is sincere in his commitment.

The path includes the rejection of all book learning in favor of experiential learning. Milarepa’s days and nights are spent in meditation in the solitude of a cave in the Tibetan mountains. Many who remember him for the evil he had done plot his murder. He is able to foil the plots and forgive his assailants. He lives on nettles and water. His body becomes emaciated and skin turns a greenish color from the nettles.

People who meet him mistake him for a ghost. His story becomes one for every man in that anyone can make the decision to change and turn your life around for the better.

His gift to humanity becomes his own story of transformation.

Most of us would not choose to give up the pursuits that put meaning into our lives. Most of us do not have a spiritual calling that takes precedent overall else.

A week in Ojai, Calif., was how I chose to spend time off from the library. I have returned to the library with a deeper understanding that I still have a lot to learn about compassion, love and kindness, but I also remain committed to a life in Ruidoso. I may have been a monk in a former life.

Capitan PTA’s students of the month for October

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Above, middle school students Andres McWilliams (6th), Emily Pope (8th) and James Mitchell (7th). Below left, elementary students: Reanna Gutierrez (K), Rylie Parson (1st), Wyatt Wilson (2nd); back row: Lydia Bolo (3rd), Jacob Lovato (4th) and Chris Weinstein (5th). Below, high school: Pooja Bhakta (11th), George Berryhill (9th), Evan Sabo (10th) and Keenan Darden (12th).

Ruidoso Free Press

November 20, 2013

Music – the key to engaging tribal youth in

health promotion, problem gambling prevention

By Todd Denny, M.S.W. Director, Music Mentor Academies (MMA) and Shannon Dictson, Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program (MRG)

In July, 48 Mescalero youth and seven staff particpated in the inaugural Mescalero Tribal Youth Music Academy along with four Music Mentor Academies (MMA) staff. Boys and Girls Club youth created, recorded and performed

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Lauren, at top, and Matthew recording for the Mescalero Tribal Youth Music Academy

original stories and songs devoted to health promotion, problem gambling and addiction prevention.

Engaging workshops, music and poetry project development as well as musical jam sessions helped the youth develop confidence as speakers, peer educators and performers. The Academy stressed music and prose as powerful ways to support tribal youth in their making healthy lifestyle choices and breaking the dreaded cycle of alcohol, drug and gambling addiction.

The Academy also supported the social-emotional development of the participants. Youth learned how to work cooperatively in teams, solve problems and contribute to a positive community climate. For example, one of the girls, a school bullying victim who opted for home schooling, emerged as a powerful songwriter and performer. The Academy provided a safe place for her to express her deepest emotions while enhancing her self esteem as a peer educator.

Under the guidance of Music Mentor Academies Director Todd Denny and Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program Coordinator Shannon Dictson, students ages 6-18 dug deep into their experience to create a poignant CD. Self expression through music helped fuel the students’ contagious passion for creativity. MMA staff, including professional recording engineers and musicians worked with youth and parents to create, record and perform both traditional and contemporary music.

The youth opened their hearts and minds to express deeply personal thoughts and feelings. It was incredible to witness many shy, attendees become actively, engaged academy participants.

Seven pre-academy site visits with audio engineers included orienting the 90 boys and girls club youth to the recording process while also developing informal relationships with MMA staff.

From that core nearly half the students self selected to continue to the song creation process. The academy culminated six weeks later with three days of recording and peer education training.

The Mescalero Music Mentors song-creation sequence follows: • Pre program informal site visits incuding ice-breaker exercises with the Mescalero and Carrizo Boys and Girls clubs.

• Students continually write in their journals during workshops • Journal notes become song drafts • Students are grouped into songwriting teams • Youth select music instrumental “beats” for their songs; or perform with instruments; or accapella.

• Music teams collaborate: write, edit and rewrite their songs • Teams practice songs and record their creations in professional audio studio setting • Youth are supported and coached as peer educators • Music teams perform songs to peers, friends and family at a

LCCT presents ‘The Plight Before Christmas’ “The Plight Before Christmas,” a melodrama by Fred Cusik and Diane Moore, encompasses all the features of this genre, with two light songs. Set in the cow town of El Paso, an evening of music and puns awaits the audience at the ENMU-R White Mountain Annex. Encouraged to boo and cheer in the appropriate places, the audience is treated to brief musical numbers by local musicians, a concert by the ENMU-R Community Choir, and an evening of good fun. Tickets are $10, age 12 and under, $5.

Performances are Dec. 6, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 8 at 2 p.m.; Dec 13 and 14 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec 15 at 2 p.m.

Ebenezer Humbug is played by Rich Lurix, who recently made his theater debut as Rogers in the LCCT production of “And Then There were None”

by Agatha Christie. He is a despicable villain, having cheated his partner and working a number of nefarious schemes. True to his nature, he is hatching plans to feather his nest by foreclosing on everyone in town on Christmas Day, and offering only one way out – marriage to the pure and sweet Felicity.

Felicity Fuzziwig, cheerful but poor, faces a bright future when she weds her hero, Bob Scratchit.

Well-handled by Myranda Waldo, Felicity is faced with either being thrown out into the street, or… consenting to the indecent proposal offered by Humbug and Co. Bob Scratchit, Humbug’s clerk, aided by his faithful mustang Spot, attempts to save his beloved Felicity from a fate worse than death. Randy Chilton is squeaky clean as hero Bob; his

Eavesdropping and random remarks

new toothbrush.”

Lunch tables are continuous conversations.

Stewart likes the ladies. We had four girls What is going on at home? What is the latest in class that day and Stewart was paying gossip? No joke is to old to be resurrected. I court to all. They were all walking around am the consummate eavesdropper. arm in arm with Stewart in the middle.

Alice: “Why did the chicken cross the road?”

Rather than sit at his table during lunch he “To go to the carnival. They had a show of the had opted to sit with the girls. Judy started “chicken dance.” with, “Stewart proposed to me and I said Fran: “To get to the eggs she was hatching.” yes.” Fran also remarked that Stewart had Stewart: “Why did the rooster cross the proposed to her and she had said yes. Alice road?” “To get to his chicken girlfriend. He told the same story as did Missy. I asked wanted a kiss.”

Stewart how he was going to manage four Tyler: “Why did the pig cross the road?” wives at once and he gave me a cheeky grin, Random voices: “A pig crossing the road.”

“I think it will be a lot of fun.”

“Who cares?”

The doctors, Tyler and Casey were Nisha Hoffman operating on Dr. Casey’s “son.” He had a I think the pig laid an egg. nishahoffman@yahoo.com heart problem. Dr. Tyler was going in to Alice has a new baby brother and there has take a small slice out of Stewart’s heart. Stewart was told been a lot of talk about brothers and sisters. She is taking a it wouldn’t hurt much and he could go home tomorrow. He bite of burrito when she asked me, “Ms. Nisha, do you have would have to spend the night in the hospital. The operation any brothers or sisters?” I told her I had a little brother. Her first assumption was that he was still little. When I explained was performed but Stewart rebelled at spending the night in to her he wasn’t little anymore she asked, “did you like him the hospital. Dr. Tyler turned to Dr. Casey and told him to do when he was a baby?” something about his son. Dr. Casey looked at Dr. Tyler and Gail had lost a tooth so there was talk of the tooth fairy. said, “I can’t do anything with him. Write his mother a bad She was telling that the tooth fairy had left her $2. Kerry note and blame it on her!” commented that her tooth fairy had left her a Polly Pocket.

And there was Bryce who walked up to me and said, “Ms. Melanie, looking totally dejected replied, “all I got was a Nisha, did you know only girls can have boobs?”

theater history began in melodrama some 25 years ago and he has recently been seen in LCCT’s “Women and War” as Bill the ill-fated pilot in Vietnam.

Sheriff Slim Dickens, ably personified by John Stockton, is confronted by irrefutable evidence which will lead to Bob’s arrest unless something changes. John has played the neurotic physician in Agatha Christie’s “And Then There were None.”

John’s other interests include singing in the ENMU community choir.

The Mysterious Boarder is brought to the stage by H. Stan Thomas. Stan has been involved with theater in various capacities, including musical roles in “Showboat” and “Beggar’s opera. The audience may also recognize him as Annie Sullivan’s teacher from “Miracle Worker,” or as the Colonel in “And Then There Were None.”

Cheyenne, a woman with a guilty secret and somewhat sordid past, is played by Pam Witte. Pam’s theater interests go back several years, with parts in “Waiting in the Wings,” Elvira in “Blight Spirit” and a recent leading role in “And Then There were None.”

Aunt Fuzziwig, always in a dither, works hard to support the waif left on her doorstep 18 years ago, but even this kindheartedness is ignored by Humbug, who plans to throw Auntie and Felicity out, come what may. Sharon Lurix has been seen most recently as Mrs. Rogers ( “And Then there Were None”), and as the lead role (Veta) in “Harvey.”

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businesses for supporting Newspapers in Education:

Their contribution allows students at elementary, middle and high schools to receive the newspaper, to be aware of community events and use the paper for learning purposes.

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Safety first at the Club

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Ensuring the safety of children is fundamental to the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of America and President Jim Clark has made this a priority for the more than 4,000 Clubs nationwide. In today’s world, young people are faced with enormous challenges – from poverty to the high school dropout crisis to an obesity epidemic – that threaten their chance to have great futures. And, unfortunately, headlines remind us every day that we live in a dangerous world that puts too many young people – America’s most precious resource – at serious risk.

The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca has been well ahead of the curve when it comes to Club safety. Executive Director Tim Coughlin said, “we take the safety and security of our members very seriously, through visible systems like a security door, surveillance camera system, communication

systems and other non-visible steps. We have trained our staff in active shooting situations, emergency evacuations and even had a review of our facility by Homeland Security and the New Mexico National Guard.

“As a part of the nationwide movement to increase security in Clubs, we have had an inspection by Boys & Girls Clubs representatives. The inspectors were surprised by the steps we have already taken as a relatively new Club and told us that because of our work we are considered the safest Club in New Mexico and probably the entire Southwest region,” Coughlin continued. “Our entire staff is honored that the parents of our members have trust in us to provide a fun and safe place for their kids.”

The Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca provides a variety of programs in support of their mission “to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.”

Registration for spring classes now open Registration for ENMU-Ruidoso classes is now taking place. Students taking classes for the first time must register on-campus in order to speak with a student advisor.

Appointments are available by calling 2573007. Student Services is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Continuing students may register online. Registration for classes beginning Jan. 13 ends Jan. 20.

ENMU-Ruidoso has an open admissions policy. Applicants may be admitted to ENMU-Ruidoso as long as they have either graduated from high school or obtained an equivalency or are non-degree seeking and 18 years of age or older. The Senior Tuition

rate for New Mexico students of five dollars a credit hour for students over the age of 65 is still in effect. Enrollment for this program is restricted to six hours during the semester. All students are responsible for institutional fees, books and other costs associated with classes.

In order to allow sufficient time for the preparation of registration materials, students are urged to apply for admission well in advance of registration and the start of classes.

Applications are available at Student Services or online at www.ruidoso.enmu.edu.

For more information, please contact Student Services at 257-3007 or toll free at 800-934-ENMU (3668) or the campus at 257-2120.

Best of show

Courtesy photo

Convention Best of Show Judged Arts Contest winner: First Prize, Best of Category and Best of Show ribbons were awarded to Ruidoso Federated Woman’s Club member Dorothy Hill for her knitted red sweater, proudly worn by her husband Larry Hill. Women from Federated clubs across the State of New Mexico attended the District IV Convention which was held in Silver City, Nov. 1-2.

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community CD-release celebration.

• Youth and parents receive a a mastered CD of their songs • Music CD is and peer educators extended into classrooms, homes, conferences and tribal communities.

• Program sustainability, teams continue to perform and mentor their peers and attract more youth into the program.

We worked with tribal youth to guide them through the music creation process and ensure that they connected with staff for mentoring. An axiom of the Academy is that personal relationships increase students’ opportunities to succeed in school and life.

We supported the youth in examining the personal challenges they face at home, in their community and at school while learning together. Building on the Mescalero strength of traditional native culture as prevention was our cornerstone, as well as a deepened understanding of the causes and consequences of alcohol and drug abuse and problem gambling characterized participants’ experiences. We utilized our national awardwinning music video (NCPG 2009), “Game Over” created by MMA students as one teaching tool. Students worked hard and had fun while creating prevention music during the residency. Working together in cooperative groups enhanced their sense of belonging and power. Our talented and patient sound engineers mentored the emerging musicians in developing their recording skills and all important abilty to relax in the process.

This was a daunting, but exciting project.

We helped young artists take on the challenges of developing musical content about a largely hidden, social issue, problem gambling, and incorporating the ideas of all youth in a final CD. These tribal youth peer educators created poetry and songs that will continue to impact their, peers and adults‘ lives.

Though the academy ended in July, the music and poetry created by the teens will live on.

The youth mentors presented their music as peer educators at an August community CD release celebration at the Mescalero property; Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino. All student songs were professionally recorded for distribution to the participating youth and their community. The final CD included 28 health promotion and prevention songs, five of which are devoted to problem gambling. Selected songs from the Mescalero

Music CD were featured at the Responsible Gaming Association of New Mexico annual conference and in student’s schools, radio stations and upcoming conferences.

Follow up discussions with tribal youth and staff revealed strong support for the efficacy of the Academy to enable youth to understand and express their thoughts and feelings about living a healthy lifestyle and avoiding addictive behaviors in their lives. Our conversations at the CD release celebration confirmed the existence of strong, positive attitudes of the youth and adults toward the academy‘s impact within the Mescalero community.

Verbatim comments, representative of the Mescalero Music Mentor tribal parents, relations and tribal council adults who experienced the music show-case follow: “I am very proud of the kids. I would like to see them perform at a school assembly so other kids can get involved.”

“It takes a lot of courage to stand up...

You have beautiful voices, so continue to do what you love.. that’s what makes you successful.”

“This is what will make good leaders and help them to overcome their shyness.”

“Thank you each for sharing your gift.

You all really inspired me. Keep it up, You are our future generation!”

An important program sustainabilty component of Music Mentor Academies enables youth to create a Music Mentor performing team which continues to attract more youth and create a positive shift in school and community culture. This diverse group of students could evolve into a nationally-recognized peer education team. It is both a possible and worthwhile vision to embrace.There is an uneasy and often polarized relationship between tribes and state government and non-tribal organizations that includes mis-perceptions and stereotypes of native communities. The academy showcases the Mescalero responsible gambling program in a positive light that creates opportunities for youth leadership in health promotion, responsible gaming media campaigns and prevention projects.

Program partners included: Mescalero Responsible Gaming Program; Music Mentor Academies; Mescalero & Carrizo Boys & Girls Clubs; The Mescalero Prevention Program; Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino; and the Mescalero Systems of Care.

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Many, many thanks to the many people who made this year’s

RUN FOR the BEACH

another great success – the sponsors, the donors, the workers and especially the runners!

Thanks to you we’ll continue to make sure all in this county, who need them, have the opportunity to have mammograms! Same time next year!

Thanks, again, The BEACH Board

2013 T-Shirt Sponsors:

First Christian Church The Village Buttery Kenneth Wyatt Casa Décor City Bank New Mexico First National Bank of Ruidoso Frank DiMotta, M.D. – Fred French, M.D. Lincoln County Radiology, LLC Lincoln County Medical Center Ruidoso Ford Lincoln Mercury Rotary Club of Ruidoso Ruidoso Valley Noon Lions Sierra Blanca Pharmacy Walmart Super Center Zia Natural Gas David & Fran Adkins Alto Café Altrusa Club of Ruidoso Dr. John Bennett, DDS Brunell’s Cathi McIntosh Circle B RV & Parts Dan Austin, CPA Doreen Reeves EJ Enterprises Signs Eric Thompson & Penny Pinchers Grill Caliente Grindstone Graphics High Country Insurance Agency Josie’s Framery KEDU The Lodge at Sierra Blanca Mr. Green Genes Garden MTD Broadcasting, Inc. – KRUI · KIDX · KNMB McGary Studios Merriken Bryant-Barlow, MS, LPCC Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce Ruidoso Septic Service Shuttle Ruidoso Sierra Blanca Motors Southwest Securities FSB Tansation Village Ace Hardware Wells Fargo Adviser White Mountain Glass Win Place & Show – The Quarters & The Ranchers All Lathered Up Soap Apple Tree Hardware Blue Goose Books Etcetera Bryan Hutchinson Café Rio Candle Power Casa Blanca Circle J BBQ Cofex Computing Cornerstone Bakery Cree Meadows Golf Dana Williams Denny’s Dr. Michael Clements Earth and Stone Evergreen Cleaners Indulgence at Stettheimer’s

The Links Log Cabin Mary Rodela Mountain Delite Papa Bear Cupcakes/ Misty Mountain Peña’s Pizza Hut Ruidoso Athletic Club Sanctuary on the River Season’s Nursery Swiss Chalet Inn The Sanctuary Three Bears Toy Store Tresa Jameson True Value Vicki Conley Zocca

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November 20, 2013

Community news exchange of New Mexico NOVEMBER 14 Operation Christmas Child

ROSWELL — As the Christmas season starts to inhabit stores and minds, it’s easy to get caught up in sweater buying, giftwrapping and bargain-scoping. But amid the planning and chaos, it’s important to remember those who can’t afford to scurry around for discounts or don’t have gifts to wrap.

Operation Christmas Child has changed the focus.

Instead of shopping for themselves, Operation Christmas Child is a project of Samaritan’s Purse that focuses on sending shoeboxes to children in need around the world.

These shoeboxes usually contain hygiene products, school supplies, a toy and often, a letter. For many kids, this is the first Christmas present they ever receive, and those who write notes will sometimes get a thank-you note in return.

Since 1993, more than 100 million children in more than 130 countries have received these shoeboxes, and although collecting items is a yearlong effort, the week of Nov. 18-25 is a big collection week.

To kick off this mass collection, students at All Saints Catholic School put together and brought in their boxes Wednesday.

“It’s for the kids from the poor who don’t have moms or dads,” explained kindergartener Cecilia Vandenburg, gripping between her small hands a “Vans off the wall” shoebox.

All Saints has chipped in with the project for the past five years, and every year there is more and more participation.

“It’s definitely a family project, something the children enjoy doing that comes from the heart,” said volunteer and All Saints Operation Christmas Child director Vivi Kreitz.

These kids are encouraged to write letters for their boxes, and many also include photos of themselves or their families.

Before sending the boxes off to the primary collection, the kids all raised their hands and prayed over their gifts.

In Roswell, the collection site is at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero Road, and under the direction of Teresa Davis-McKee. In Ruidoso, Lovington, Carlsbad and Artesia, it is at First Baptist Church. The boxes collected will be shipped to various countries where local volunteers will distribute the gifts to children.

This year’s U.S. goal is to send out 7.2

million boxes, while the project’s international goal is 9.8 million. People are encouraged to choose themes, like soccer or something universally popular, and steer clear of war related items, liquids, chocolate or any food items, except hard candies.

The boxes can be wrapped or decorated, just be sure to attach a printed label on the outside of the box determining the age group the box is meant for: 2-4, 5-10 or 11-14.

Last year, Southeast New Mexico collected 5,300 boxes, and it is always hoped to increase that number each year.

– Roswell Daily Record

Hall of Fame inductees honored

LOVINGTON — Giles Lee of Lovington, and Jimmie Cooper of Monument were inducted into the Lea County Athletic Hall of Fame on Nov. 12 at the Lea County Event Center.

Lee, who was a pioneer in developing college rodeo, said he loved every minute of being around cowboys and ropers. Lee started the rodeo program at what is now New Mexico State University.

“Thank you to all those responsible for putting me in the Hall of Fame,” Lee said.

Lee moved to Lea County in 1925 with his family and settled on the Swamp Angel Ranch. He held team-roping competitions at his ranch from 1959 to 1979 and later helped organize the Senior Championship Steer Roping Association in 1984.

Lee, who is 92, gave the audience a laugh when he said, “If I’d known I was going to be this old, I would have taken better care of my body.”

Cooper, who spent many weekends at Lee’s roping arena growing up, acknowledges Lee’s influence in making him a world champion roper.

Cooper attributed his success to “having a great family, a great country, good heritage, but more importantly I give it all to my Lord Jesus Christ.”

He won all-around rookie in calf roping and steer wrestling in 1980. In 1981 he as named the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association All Around World Champion, the highest honor in the sport, after beating his cousin, Roy Cooper, at the NFR finals.

– Lovington Leader

Community Development Commission, reported to the Clayton/Union County Chamber of Commerce an agreement with the Clayton School Board to proceed with the Wind For Schools project. The program will include vocational instruction in wind and renewable energy, to be a new curricula at Clayton High School, and may connect students to MesaLands Community College wind energy programs.

Van Wormer also reported on continued efforts to ensure local infrastructure to support a biofuels business in Union County.

He added that things look promising toward a developing wind farm in Union County.

– Union County Leader

NOVEMBER 12 Enrollment crisis in MoriartyEdgewood schools

MORIARTY — Saying the district is facing an “unsustainable set of circumstances,” Superintendent Tom Sullivan shared enrollment information and its financial impact at a community forum on Nov. 12.

Approximately 175 people attended the meeting at Moriarty High School Performing Arts Center Tuesday evening, including Moriarty Mayor Ted Hart, Rep. Jim Smith, Edgewood councilors Chuck Ring and Sherry Abraham; and Torrance County Commissioner Lonnie Freyburger.

Many teachers and parents attended as well – in a problem-solving mood.

Sullivan said something will have to be done by the start of the next school year.

The biggest question on everyone’s mind is, “will a school be closed and which one?”

Sullivan said the district is not ready to answer that yet, and school closure is not an agenda item for next week’s school board meeting.

Sullivan formed an advisory committee comprised of “respected and veteran” staff members to study the situation. The next

meeting is Nov. 21. Sullivan said members have been asked to bring forward proposals for debate, and they hope to have some viable options in time for the December school board meeting.

According to the district, this school year the total number of students is 2,758.

The figure was 4,722 in the 1999-2000 school year, a loss of 42 percent. That represents an estimated loss of $14 million in funding from the State of New Mexico.

Sullivan said budget projections submitted to the Public Education Department for 2014-15 show an approximated $711,210 funding loss due to continued enrollment decline. The state legislature funds schools using a formula based on enrollment.

The actual budget deficit is greater, because the district is using its cash reserves to run the schools, to the tune of over $500,000. It’s like a savings account that is being depleted to pay household expenses due to lower income, Sullivan said.

– The Independent

NOVEMBER 8 Wright named chief credit officer

CLOVIS — Dave Wright recently joined Ag New Mexico as chief credit officer, bringing 33 years of lending and management experience to the rural financing cooperative.

Early in his career, Wright worked in the agribusiness division at Bank of America in California’s Imperial Valley. He then moved to Phoenix where he was with the First Interstate Bancorp’s agribusiness division, financing a variety of operations, from dairies and feedlots to processing operations and cooperatives throughout Arizona, California, Texas, Oklahoma and Sonora, Mexico. He later moved to Wyoming, where he was the chief credit officer and chief executive officer of various commercial banks, overseeing agricultural, commercial and energy lending.

– Clovis Livestock Market News

Hawk crossing

NOVEMBER 13 Renewable energy curricula at Clayton High

CLAYTON — Mark Van Wormer, executive director of the Union County

Bill to expand White Sands Missile Range clears key committee WASHINGTON, D.C.— A bill sponsored by U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and John Cornyn (R-TX) to strengthen the missions at White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss cleared the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Earlier this year, Senator Heinrich, a member of the committee, along with Senators Udall and Cornyn, introduced the bipartisan proposal that represents a three-party agreement between the two military installations and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).

“This expansion to White Sands Missile Range is critical to strengthening its vital national security mission,” said Sen. Heinrich. “Establishing safety, security, and planning buffers at White Sands and Fort Bliss will also provide predictability for these two military installations and the communities that surround them. I will continue to lead this effort with my colleagues and ensure these bipartisan provisions receive consideration and approval by the full Senate.”

“White Sands Missile Range is a critical and valuable asset for New Mexico and for our national security.

This commonsense bill helps strengthen that asset by setting aside an enduring buffer that clarifies the boundaries and protects them from incompatible development,” said Sen. Udall. “This bill is an excellent example of how our defense and land management agencies can work

together to find agreement that benefits all involved, including the surrounding community.”

Executing each part of this agreement through legislation will help facilitate the important work done by the military and NASA at White Sands Missile Range and Fort Bliss, and will provide a comprehensive and enduring buffer for the total mission set in Doña Ana County.

This bill would: • Transfer 5,100 acres of land from the BLM to the Army in order to provide a critical safety and security buffer to NASA’s White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) and the Department of Defense’s Aerospace Data FacilitySouthwest, which are both key tenants of White Sands Missile Range; • Transfer 2,050 acres of land in Fillmore Canyon from the Army to the BLM to create a boundary that is more clearly identifiable to the public to prevent accidental trespass onto Fort Bliss; and • Prohibit the BLM from selling, exchanging, or developing 35,550 acres of land in order to prevent incompatible development near the Fort Bliss Doña Ana Range Complex and Training Areas which include some of the Army’s premier large weapons system firing ranges and artillery firing boxes.

This land will still be accessible to the public for recreation, grazing, transportation and other existing uses.

Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

A windswept Red-tailed Hawk surveys the landscape from atop its perch on a trio of railroad-tie crosses south of Carrizozo on U.S. 54.

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Knights of the turkey shoot Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com CARRIZOZO — It may not have netted the Knights of Columbus a fortune, but Saturday’s paper turkey shoot was a good community builder.

Besides, it was just plain fun, “and a good bit of Christian fellowship,” said John Tate, treasurer for the charitable group.

“It’s Thanksgiving, and people usually think of turkeys,” he said. “When you’re an old person, like me, we used to have turkey shoots when I was a kid. Sometimes they’d give away a frozen turkey – years ago, it was whoever actually shot a turkey.”

Though none of the shooters today had an opportunity to run afoul of the wild variety, the paper poultry still made for good competition, moderated by a fair amount of luck and which way the wind was blowing.

“The targets aren’t very big, but that’s the whole blessing of a shotgun,” he said. “It’s a mixture of proficiency and luck. If a guy knows how to sight down the shotgun, has any knowledge whatsoever of firearms, that checks the knowledge block. For the luck part, it’s kind of like throwing a handful of gravel.”

Each paper turkey had a small dot penned into the center. The shooter that put a pellet the closest won the relay, taking home a $15 Walmart gift card.

Though participants were requested to bring their own shotguns, Tate did have a few extras – just in case.

Each shooter was provided with one shell per relay, just to be sure everyone was throwing out the same number of pellets.

Lanny Maddox took home half the prizes over six relays, starting off the competition with a pellet nudged up against the mark, .0755” away.

Dave Baca, Sam Duran and Tate also each took home a prize.

Tate later said the Knights were looking into possibly scheduling a rifle event in the future.

From left, Caitlin LeDuc, David LaFave, Maria Herrera and Lanny Maddox line up for the first relay, which Maddox won at .0755” away from the dot.

Precision was the name of the game as Lee Tate (below left) measured the distance from the target on each paper turkey.

Below, from left, Nat Chavez and John Tate go over how to operate Tate’s loaner shotgun.

At bottom, David Baca checks his winning turkey, .249” from the center.

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THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21 Tiny Tots Program, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For infants and children through 3 years old. Programs may include: stories, dance, music, free play and sometimes a craft.

Hubbard Museum/ENMURuidoso lecture series on Lincoln County history, at ENMU-R, 701 Mechem Dr., room 105, 12 p.m. “History of Ruidoso,” presented by Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, the history professor and of “No Mexicans, Women or Dogs Allowed: The Rise of the Mexican American Civil Rights Movement.” At-

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FRIDAY NOVEMBER 22 Hubbard Museum/ENMURuidoso lecture series on Lincoln County history, at ENMU-R, 701 Mechem Dr., 12 p.m. Dr. Cynthia E. Orozco, the history professor and author editor of numerous articles on the Southwest will present “Dave McGary Horse Sculptures,” paying homage to the late Dave McGary and speak-

ing about his horse sculpture that stands outside of the Hubbard Museum. Attendees are encouraged to bring a sack lunch. Free.

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Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 10 p.m.

Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry.

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

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hosted by Tradd Tidwell.

575-257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free.

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

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

In the End, Rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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SATURDAY NOVEMBER 23 Hubbard Museum/ENMURuidoso lecture series on Lincoln County history, at the museum, 26301 Highway 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 12 p.m. “Wildlife of Wild Lincoln County” by Ray Pawley. 575378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org/schedule-of-events.

Free with admission.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 10 p.m.

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

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Cowboy Mafia performs at No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks, 7 p.m.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m.

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Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack. The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. Open seven days a week, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

ALBUM: Mid-20th Century Photographs by Carmon Philips of the People and Places of Lincoln County exhibit opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. 575-

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Cree Meadows is open to the public and invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band.

The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view. Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.

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Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs. - Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

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

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MONDAY NOVEMBER 25 Hubbard Museum/ENMURuidoso lecture series on Lincoln County history, at Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 4 p.m. “History of Ranching in Lincoln County.” 575-378-4142; www. hubbardmuseum.org/schedule-of-events. Free.

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Jesus is not a makeup artist. Oh no, He is not interested in covering blemishes or removing scars. On the contrary, He wants to make something beautiful out of them. I think at one time or another we have all asked God to heal our wounds, hoping that in the process we would be able to move past them once Phil Appel and for all. But Jesus phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org operates differently than we would expect. Instead of making the scars disappear, or even worse, just painting on a whitewash over them, He chooses to use them in the process of remaking the new you and me. When we see a lifetime of wounds, scares, and tears, we think of throwing them out with the garbage as though they were a waste of time. But Jesus looks at them as raw materials, not junk. In the hands of our master craftsmen, even our most painful experiences become precious lumber cut from priceless trees that He can and will use to create a completely unique masterpiece that is actually made more beautiful by the blemishes than it could ever be without them.

To believe me, you have to believe something about Jesus that you might be struggling with. Some of you may think that Jesus is ashamed of you. Therefore, in order to be with you, He will first need to destroy you and then create somebody altogether different. In fact, I think that is what scares people the most about giving their lives completely to Jesus. And because of that fear, sadly, most people don’t. But the reality is that He isn’t ashamed of you at all. He doesn’t turn His face when he sees you, He opens His arms. He created you personally and uniquely and He isn’t surprised by anything you do or anything that has been done to you. He deeply desires to take what you have done and show you how His plans always included transforming your work into the completion of His own.

The truth is that giving your life to Jesus is not scary at all. It is the most fulfilling act you will ever commit. You won’t lose your identity, you will finally find it!

So go back and stand in front of the mirror of your life one more time. But this time, don’t squint and squirm about the mistakes, the hurts and the disappointments.

Open your eyes fully to the fact that it is those very things that Jesus is using to make the most distinguishable and beautiful features of the new you. And then do the most daring thing of all… let yourself smile again.

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such as small toys, toiletries and school items. A rubber band should be placed around the box along with a $7 donation to send the box. Each box can be put together specifically for a boy or girl and an age group can be chosen as well. The age groups range from 2-4, 5-9 and 10-14.

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Thought for the week

Charles Clary

Thanksgiving is just ahead and, for many of us, that day are worse off than we are. Thanksgiving is not a time for means family, food, football, and fellowship. And, one might comparison with others.

Thanksgiving is not a time of complaining about the throw in a little fun as well. For our family, it means that we, tough times we are having in our lives. It is a time for giving the descendants of S.M. Eudy and Newty Scott Eudy, get thanks to God for what He has given us. The Bible teaches together for a family reunion. Now, I am not a descendant of that couple, but my wife is. So, through the years we have that we should give thanks in all things. No! We do not have gathered at different places… Comanche, Lake Brownwood, to give thanks for the bad. But, we can give thanks that and Brownwood, Texas. In these locations, the whole tribe of things are not worse.

Our baby daughter and her husband have just returned the Scotts and their families get together. from Australia. He is from Australia, and a church in Now, we meet in Glen Rose, Texas, at the Riverbend Adelaide had him come to preach in view of a call to pastor Retreat Center outside of Glen Rose, Texas. Our reunion there. That really does not fit my plan for my daughter and includes the children of S.M. and Newty and their descendants. It is a group of about one hundred, give or take their family. I have to give thanks that they will be at the family reunion, and not grieve that they are moving half a few. Ours is a growing family with the addition of greatway around the world. The Bible says, “give thanks with a grand children. I have three GGK’s that I have only seen by grateful heart.” Have a blessed Thanksgiving. pictures on the internet.

We have prayer and worship, thanksgiving and praise for the past year and all of its blessings. We also have prayer for the struggles that family members are going through.

With two great-grandsons in jail, two family marriages in serious trouble, some families in financial stress, our family get to together could focus on “poor me.”.

But, Thanksgiving is not a time for feeling sorry for one’s self and one’s situation. The focus is not on me or us. The CHURCH SERVICES focus of Thanksgiving is on Sunday School 9:45 AM WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM God. Many of the struggles Sunday Night 6:00 PM in life, we bring upon Listen or Download FREE Wednesday Night 7:00 PM ourselves. Thanksgiving is not a focus on us and what RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH we have and what we don’t Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse. have. We are not to measure or compare ourselves with 126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 one another. There are some Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive who are better off that we Plenty of Parking! are. There are some who

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ANGLICAN Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso.

257-2324. wwwonechurchnm.com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan.

336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 2572081; Dr. Alan Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 9730560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 3542044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330. Fr. AI Galvan Saint Theresa Catholic Church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Fr. Mike Williams Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan. Mass 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 8:30 a.m. Sunday. 354-9102. Fr. Mike Williams Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Fr. Mike Williams CHRISTIAN First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

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1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero.

464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 3172375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 258-8594 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 9377383 FULL GOSPEL Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio Full Gospel Church Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721.

6 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays, pastorbev1@ gmail.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 3364147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Judy Shema, pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in

Capitan. 354-2288 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor 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 AndersonFreeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, 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 The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 257-

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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, 3784161. Pastor Chuck Workman, 575-636-3773; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937-4487 SPANISH SERVICES Iglesia del Nazareno Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48.

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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. Pastor John Marshall Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447.

Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www. churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ...

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Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 2579265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries, 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 3788108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary.

E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-online.com Open Circle - High Mesa Healing Center, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Call 575-336-7777 for information Pacto Viviente 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m.

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HEAL ‘grows’ TREE program for victims of emotional The leaders of Help End abuse, who have often Abuse for Life and The been led to believe that Nest pride themselves not they are crazy, that they only on the mission of their are responsible for the organization, but also on its abuse or that they are out effective implementation. of control. Emotions are One of the most powerful one of the harder things services provided at The to own. “After being batNest are the shelter’s educatered, the clients react,” tional groups, which provide Walker said. “Realizing classroom lessons in a supthat they have different port group setting that are aspects of their personaimed at shedding light on alities that can act, some issues that complicate and more effectively than intensify domestic violence. others, gives them the Topics range from personal power to stop reacting – finance, substance abuse, to stop ‘being along for parenting child witnesses of the ride.’” domestic violence and using The TREE program faith as a healing tool. also helps clients identiOne of the newer groups, fy the roots of who they called the TREE Program, are, in a gentle manner. was designed in-house by Clients are not expected Advocate Kathryn Walker. to work through their exTREE is an acronym for periences, but rather to Trauma, Recovery, Educalearn how to recognize tion and Empowerment. It Courtesy photo when experiences are aims to assist clients with Pictured is Kathryn Walker, creator of the TREE Program shaping their choices. taking more active and at the Nest.

“We don’t make them conscious choices in their drag up their baggage,” Walker said. “We just give them actions and words. After launching the program late this the tools to see where different ideas, scripts, or reactions summer, Walker is excited to announce that new and came from. We believe that once they know the basics, deeper topics are springing up all over. “The TREE Prothe tools, that it will come to fruition someday, in a difgram is growing,” Walker joked. ferent setting. Then they can let go of it and nourish the “The program comes from the theory of psychiatrist more healthy roots.”

Eric Berne, called transactional analysis,” Walker said.

Walker, who served as Chief Operations Officer for “It uses language to describe and explore what is called HEAL and is one of the longest-serving advocates at The transactions – the dynamics between people during their interactions. I think it’s the easiest way to identify what’s Nest, has worked with victims and survivors of domestic violence with an outstanding mix of patience, knowledge happening in these violent relationships so it is an ideal and empathy. Her skills were honed as a Licensed Chemway to help our clients in a short period of time.” ical Dependency Counselor for more than 25 years, and The TREE Program offers clients the opportunity to included a stint in the military as a substance abuse and regain control through choices of how to act in different mental health counselor. transactions. The ability to control actions is important

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children about giving to those who may not be as fortunate. Locally, First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs and First Baptist Church of Ruidoso are just some of the participants of this charity. At these locations you can find designated shoeboxes as well as more information on how to participate and prayer schedules. Nov. 25 is the final day to turn in shoeboxes at these locations. For more information you can check out samaritanspurse.org.

Community supper at St. Eleanor’s Nov. 25 St. Eleanor’s Catholic Church announces its third community supper on Monday, Nov. 25. We are extending a warm welcome to all who are hungry, lonely, or desiring to share a meal with others. Good food, good companionship; come and make a new friend. Families are welcome. We will be serving from 5:30 to 7 p.m. We look forward to meeting you.

For more information or questions, please call the parish office at 257-2330.

Thanksgiving service at Shepherd of the Hills The national day of Thanksgiving will be observed with a special 10:30 a.m. worship service at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church on Thursday, Nov. 28.

Please join our church family both in worship and in a Thanksgiving Day potluck meal immediately following the service.

Shepherd of the Hills is located at 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso. For more information, contact the church office weekdays from 9-1 at 575-258-4191.

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120 LEGAL NOTICES REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, November 21, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – REC IX, Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include: Review and approval of Annual Audit, Fiscal Budget, Budget Adjustments, IGA’s, Travel, and Employment Recommendations. The agenda can be downloaded from our website, rec9nm.org, 72 hours before the meeting. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Mary Reeve at (575) 2572368, if public accommodations are needed. /s/ Mary Reeve, Executive Director LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that the Governing Body of the City of Ruidoso Downs during their regular meeting to be held on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 4:30 p.m., City Hall, Hubbard Room Council Chamber, 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM will consider adoption of a resolution for determining reasonable notice of meetings of the City of Ruidoso Downs Governing Body for the next twelve months. /s/ Carol Virden, MMC City Clerk/Treasurer NOTICE STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF LINCOLN Eastern New Mexico UniversityRuidoso Notice of intention is hereby given by the Ruidoso Branch Community College Board for a regular meeting to be held on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in Room 103 at ENMU-Ruidoso, 709 Mechem Dr. Agendas will be available in the President’s office 72 hours prior to the meeting.

If you are an individual requiring Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations in order to attend the Community College Board Meeting, please contact the office of the President, ENMU-Ruidoso, (575) 257-3006 at least forty-eight hours prior to the meeting.

130 EMPLOYMENT NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT. The town of Carrizozo is seeking applications for a full-time New Mexico Certified Police Officer or eligible to certify by waiver. Salary starts at $16.50hr. plus health insurance and retirement. Complete job description and applications are available at the Town of Carrizozo City Hall, 400 9th St., P.O. Box 247, Carrizozo, NM 88301. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Please mail completed applications along with resume to Town of Carrizozo, P.O. Box 828, Carrizozo, NM 88301 Att: Chief Barnett or deliver them to 404 Central St., Carrizozo, NM 88301.

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Website www.ruidosodowns.us “Drug free Workplace” EEOE. certification. Call 575-258-5591

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF SIERRA BLANCA has part-time openings for after school program aides.

You must have a passion for working with kids, be energetic, be able to pass a background and drug test. Applications are available at 134 Reese Drive. 378-808-8338.

EXPERIENCED TOW TRUCK DRIVER wanted. Experienced only – apply in person Sierra Blanca Collision Center 201 Hwy70 W next to Dollar Tree.

KOKOPELLI CLUB will soon be reopening. We are looking for professional team players that have a positive attitude and are focused on the needs of our members. Positions available include: line cooks, dishwashers, hostess, bartender, servers and a golf professional. Please apply in person at Kokopelli Club, 1200 High Mesa Alto, NM JANITORIAL. Background check. $9/hr. 937-0720 AVON REPS NEEDED. Working From Home/ Set Your Own Hours!

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RAMADA INN is hiring for housekeeper and front desk. Apply in person at 26141 Hwy 70.

$1500 SIGN-ON BONUS for experienced CDL-A drivers. Get home often & earn 38 cpm. Excellent benefits & CSA friendly equipment. Call 855430-8869. Paid training for CDL-A school recent grads and drivers with limited experience. Apply online at AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer.

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All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Top of Sunny Slope, 3br 2ba, garage, deck $1250 Nogal 3br 2ba, horses ok! $700 Available Now (part time/full time agents welcomed)

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LOOKING FOR A GOLFING PARTNER male or female 1yr. unlimited golf w/ cart at the Links $1250 call Don 575-3541229 DISH TV RETAILER. Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/ month (where available.) SAVE! Ask About SAME DAY Installation! CALL Now! 1-800-315-7043

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

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323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA (showers only) with knotty pine walls & wood floors. Approx. 1337 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

111 FIR – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx 1168 sq.ft. Pets ok w/owner approval. $800/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) 962 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1070 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

964 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1011 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities.

114 LARCH – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1326 sq.ft. $1050/Mo + utilities.

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406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. $1100/Mo incl. utilities.

108 TURNBERRY LANE – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1254 sq.ft. $1400/Mo + utilities.

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This extremely well-maintained condominium would be a great place to get away and relax. Two bedrooms, 2 baths and furnished with few exceptions. Enjoy the mountain views and cool breezes from each of the three decks. Located in the White Mountain Estates area. $155,900 MLS #113240

BEAUTIFULLY REMODELED ALTO VILLAGE HOME

3 bedrooms, 2 baths in this one-level Alto home w/ full golf membership. Extensive remodel includes beautiful hardwood floors, granite counters and all new appliances in kitchen. Large master suite includes an office and huge walkin closet. Master bath has a large soaking tub and walk in shower. $360,000 MLS #113720

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TWO NEIGHBORING 20 ACRE RANCHES each just $12,900 or together for $24,000. Lender repossession. 1 hour 45 minutes southwest of Albuquerque. These ranches previously sold for 3x the new asking price.

Remote, high desert setting with good access and electric. Financing available. Call NMRS 1-888-676-6979

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#416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA w/carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities.

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481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with log siding & a great deck. Approx. 1760 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities.

121 W. GRANDVIEW ROAD – UNF 4 BDR, 2 BA. Horse facilities. Approx. 2120 sq.ft. $875/mo + utilities.

(On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice)

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

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419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx.

1100 sq.ft. Come take a look. $500/ Mo + utilities.

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Hondo Valley. Beautiful Private location newly refurbished. $750.00 per month plus utilities.

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED UNFURNISHED 3BDRM 2BTH, fireplace, fenced yard, carport, lease required $695 mo, $695 deposit, credit check, Jo Steele Agency 3364700

245 TOWNHOUSES/CONDOS FOR RENT FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom 1.5 bath townhome in nice residential neighborhood. Wood burning stove, front porch, back deck. all utilities paid. $1000/month. call Sandy, 575258-4759

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015 KOKOPELLI FULL GOLF MEMBERSHIP for sale. 512-401-9601 HONDA WALK-BEHIND SNOW BLOWER $600. Commercial concrete roof tiles 2 styles $1,500 each.

95’ Nissan Sentra real clean, good body, needs engine and starter - 86’ Subaru GL4 for parts. 354-0468 or 937-7611

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370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES ESTATE SALE 1.3miles west of intersection Hwy 54 and 380 Carrizozo off of Hwy 380 W. Nov.23 & Nov.24.

Under New Ownership

TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3092.

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630 GENERAL SERVICES REASONABLE HOUSE CLEANING. Call Peg 575-937-8986.

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