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happening November 29

Christmas in the Park

Ruidoso’s traditional lighting of the park with Santa, sleigh rides, caroling, and hot chocolate. Schoolhouse Park, 6 p.m. www.ruidosonow.com/festivalof-lights, 575-257-7395. Free.

November 30

The legendary Kenny Rogers at IMG

With a career spanning more than 50 years and more than 120 million album sales, Rogers is known for some of the biggest hits of the 20th century including “The Gambler,” “Lucille,” “Ruby don’t Take Your Love to Town” and “Islands in the Stream.” www.InnOfTheMountainGods.com. 575-464-7777.

Tickets start at $25.

November 30 December 2

Walk Through Bethlehem

Walk through time and see a living history peak at one perspective of Bethlehem in Jesus’ time. Lincoln County Fairgrounds, Capitan. www. wtbnm.org, 575-336-8032. Fri. 6 p.m. Sat. 2 p.m. Sun. 6 p.m.

Reservations encouraged. Free.

December 1

Parade of Lights

Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Parade brings friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness, honoring once again, Steve Stucker as Parade Marshal. Midtown. 5:30 p.m. 575257-7395, www.ruidosonow. com/festival-of-lights. Free.

Santa, Cider and Song Celebration

LCMC hails groundbreaking of physician center

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Following the Nov. 20 County Commission meeting, the Lincoln County Medical Center will launch the construction of the new physician office building with a groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 3 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. The physician’s office building represents the first phase of a multi-phased hospital master plan approved by Lincoln County Commissioners in September 2009.

The physician’s office building is approximately 22,600 square feet and will house primary and specialty care clinics with the convenience of a centralized location and onsite laboratory draw stations. Bobby George has 15 years of experience designing large healthcare facilities with Dekker/Perich/Sabatini, Albuquerque. George presented a timeline for building the hospital’s Professional Office Building to the county commission, but began by ironing out a discrepancy.

Originally, the POB’s square footage was planned for 15,000. Later determining the need to house Tricore lab and additional visiting physician space, the size was grown to 20,000. Tricore is currently located on the north side of Sudderth across from Lincoln County Medical Center, necessitating patients to cross the street to obtain services. Patient safety was an issue, according to Al Santos, hospital administrator.

“As we got in and looked at the budget, we realize (the change) was never rectified with the commission,” said George. Commis-

Artist rendering, courtesy of LCMC

The final architectural rendering of the proposed physician office building at Lincoln County Medical Center approved by commissioners to proceed Nov. 20.

At right, Bobby George presents LCMC physician office building construction costs and bids to Lincoln County Commissioners. The facility is scheduled to break ground Dec. 3.

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sioners were asked to consider approving the growth before current bid information and awards were presented.

Data presented by George indicated since mid-2012, prices have risen gradually each month, with a variance in pricing for construction materials. Prices are anticipated to increase early next year. With an already up see LcMc, pg. A3

MainStreet paves way for financial easy street in Ruidoso

By Eugene Heathman with contributions from NM Dept. of Economic Development

Now that the Village of Ruidoso is a Certified Community under the State of New Mexico’s Certified Communitites initiative, one of the benefits is eligibility for the states MainStreet program.

Village Manager Debi Lee recently hailed the MainStreet program as a viable tool for economic development,” Lee has been involved with the MainStreet program, particularly in Portales just prior to moving to Ruidoso. “The main reason for its success is that the property and business owners get involved, work together and formulate a plan on what changes should be made then coordinate with

Breaking through

Following the Parade of Lights, meet at the Old Mill for Santa, cider and songs featuring the eNMu Community Choir. 6:30 p.m. Free.

Larry Marhsak’s tribute to The Platters

The sounds of classic rock and roll, encompassing everything from the raucous and wild to the smooth and compelling with The Platters’ premier legacy group including classics such as “Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “Only You,” “Twilight Time” and “Unchained Melody.” Spencer Theater. 575-336-4800, www. spencertheater.com. Buffet 5 p.m. $20; Show 7 p.m. $66, $69.

Vince Neil rocks IMG

Former Motley Crüe front man Vince Neil is as well known for his hard rocking early work as for his solo projects. www.

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Tickets start at $25.

December 2

Altrusa’s 2nd Annual Christmas Home Tour

Beautiful decorations, warm traditions and a good cause – with door prize drawing and refreshments. Proceeds support numerous Lincoln County charities. 2 to 5 p.m. www.altrusaruidoso.com, 258-5689. $20.

A property of

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The Capitan Tigers enter the field before Saturday’s Class 1A state championship game at Tiger Field. Full story on page B1.

the NM Dept. of Transportation,” Lee said The New Mexico MainStreet Program is a grassroots economic development program of the New Mexico Economic Development Department. The New Mexico legislature launched the program in 1985 to help communities remake older commercial neighborhoods as economically viable business environments while preserving local cultural and historical resources.

The program currently serves 23 affiliated MainStreet projects and six state-authorized Arts and Cultural Districts statewide. “Local small businesses in MainStreet districts are the heart of so many New Mexico communities,” said Economic Development Secretary Barela. “It takes risk and a lot hard work to open a business and by supporting these businesses this holiday season we will see the benefits all yearlong by having these local retailers locate in our downtowns.”

The New Mexico Economic Development Department and New Mexico MainStreet Program encourage holiday shoppers to shop local first this holiday season. New Mexico MainStreet Communities have launched a shop local campaign this holiday season to encourage citizens to shop downtown at their local main street businesses.

“Shopping in our New Mexico MainStreet districts positively impacts locally owned businesses and the community,” says Rich Williams, New Mexico MainStreet Program Director.

“Dollars spent in MainStreet businesses are more likely to re-circulate in the community.

This creates jobs and builds a stronger tax base.” see MAiNstreet, pg. A3

Closing is ‘not an option’ for community treasure Editor’s note: This is the final part of a three-part series on the affairs of the Hubbard Museum of the American West.

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com

All the hand-wringing and 11th-hour machinations that have gone on to keep the Hubbard Museum of the American West solvent underlie a fundamental reality about the facility in Ruidoso Downs.

It can’t be closed, no matter how bad the financial straits.

The Anne Stradling collection, which serves as the backbone for the museum, is required by contract with the Stradling Museum of the Horse Foundation to remain as a unit.

“You can’t give it away because you can’t give away city property,” said Janis Rowe, director of graphics and membership for the museum. “And you can’t ALTO

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One viable option for the Stradling collection could be a permanent home in the Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame on the campus of New Mexico Junior College in Hobbs.

That’s the only option, as any possible collaboration between the Hubbard Museum and the soonto-be-built Snidow Museum of Art

would be a no-go. Snidow museum founders wish to keep that an art museum, while the Hubbard Museum is primarily historical.

The collection couldn’t be sold, as it’s very difficult to put a price on so many artifacts. The Downs City Council put together a plan for the New Mexico Cultural Affairs Division to take on the museum in exchange for an annual payment, but that offer was ultimately rejected.

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CoMMUNitY CALeNdAr Meetings cancelled

The Village of Ruidoso has cancelled today’s regular meeting.

The next regularly scheduled meeting will be dec. 11. Likewise, the Ruidoso downs City Council cancelled its meeting on Monday. The next downs Council meeting will be Dec. 10.

Toys for Tots It’s a holiday tradition in Ruidoso, and it’s continuing this year. The Toys for Tots campaign, sponsored by the u.s. Marine Corps, will once more ask for your donation of toys for needy children in Lincoln County. Last year, more than 1,000 children in Ruidoso and Lincoln County received toys through this program.

For more information, call 8083267 or visit ruidoso-nm.toysfortots.org.

Community lecture The Ruidoso Animal Clinic will host a community lecture on emergency care for dogs and cats on dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The discussion will cover steps that owners can take to initially stabilize their pets prior to transporting them to a veteranarian.

The Ruidoso Animal Clinic is located at 160 Sudderth Dr., and seating is limited. To reserve a space, call 257-4027. Light refreshments are provided.

Water district The Alpine Village will hold hits regular monthly meeting on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. in the district’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows trail.

For more information, call Cheryl Knobel at 257-7776 or 973-0324, or you can email at knobelc@ windstream.net.

Dance recital A Winter Wonderland Christmas dance recital will be held Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Carrizozo High School gym. There will be a collage of Christmas songs, and each class will perform two to four dances with some solos thrown into the mix. Admission is free, and complimentary Christmas desserts and punch will be served after the show.

Cantata practice Practice for the Community Christmas Cantata in Carrizozo is every Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Trinity united Methodist Church.

This year’s cantata is entitled A Time For Joy, to be performed Dec. 16 at 3 p.m.

Santa Land Come to Cloudcroft’s Zenith Park on Dec. 22 to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy roasted marshmallows, hot dogs and more. The festivities begin at 4 p.m., and Santa arrives at 5 p.m. For more information, call 575-682-2733.

Bear raffle The Carrizozo Volunteer Fire department will be raffling a bear carving during santa’s Christmas visit to McDonald Park on Dec. 22. Tickets are $2 each or three for $5.

Tickets can be purchased from any fire department members at the Lincoln County Assessor’s Office. The carving is two feet tall and was donated by Grizzly’s Bear of Ruidoso. Retail value is $70.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 9 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293.

The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. 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 Wednes-

days 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Blue Lotus Healing Arts offers mind-body classes and workshops for stress reduction and health improvement. The center is located at 2810 Sudderth Dr. For tuition and times, call 575202-8010 or visit www.ruidosodayspa.com.

The center holds daily yoga classes for men, women and young adults Monday through Sunday.

On Nov. 17, the center is hosting a life-force yoga from 1-4 p.m. Facilitator Mira Tessman has been a psychotherapist, yoga and medication teacher for 17 years.

Tuition is $50.

On Nov. 18, there will be a relaxation massage workshop from 1-5 p.m. Learn basic massage techniques, with tuition at $60 or $100 for couples. All equipment for the workshop is provided.

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.dwsma.org.

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

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

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

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River is held every week from Tuesday through Thursday with various disciplines offered. For more information, call 630-1111.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ruidoso Gambling Support meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212. For more information, call 575-464-7106.

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This young fawn has grown a thick coat and is patiently waiting for winter, which is long overdue, with hopes of someday guiding Santa’s sleigh.

Road and Highway 70 East in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, call President Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vice President Vic Currier at 802-5293.

Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. at sweet Charity, 26156 highway 70. The group offers support, re-

Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives.

Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn shuler at 2580028.

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

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

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

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 swiss Chalet, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www.sacmtnvillage.org.

Vietnam Veterans of America, Lincoln-Otero Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at the American Legion Building, located at the corner of Spring

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New Mexico’s New Century economy NM Economic Development Dept.

As New Mexico begins its next 100 years of statehood, the state faces challenging economic times. That is why we are presenting a seven-point plan known as the New Century Jobs Agenda to improve New Mexico’s competitiveness and help diversify the state’s private-sector economy.

The University of New Mexico and the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City estimate that New Mexico could lose 20,000 jobs in the next year because of federal budget cuts. Though we expect our congressional delegation to fight tooth and nail to protect the state’s federal funding for crucial national defense and research infrastructure, the New Century Jobs Agenda lays out a plan that will help New Mexico ease the state’s reliance on federal dollars by investing in job creators and small businesses, workers, infrastructure and rural communities.

The New Century Jobs Agenda was developed with recommendations from

business, community and economic development leaders from every region of the state during the New Century Economy Jobs Summit. The summit was facilitated

by New Mexico First, the state’s leading non-partisan policy organization, and also involved representatives from various industries, labor leaders, community activists and higher education professionals.

We hope that you will join us in helping pass these important legislative reforms for job creation this Legislative Session.

Please visit newcenturyeconomy.com to view the resolution that outlines the plan and show your support by endorsing the resolution.

We will be keeping you informed on the status of these initiatives as the Legislative Session progresses.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely, Jon Barela, Economic Development secretary, George Munoz, State Senator - Gallup; and members of the New Century Economy Executive Committee

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MainStreet Workshops offered

The New Mexico MainStreet Program is offering workshops on the benefits of becoming a MainStreet community. The workshops will help interested communities find out how their downtown, village plaza, traditional neighborhood, commercial district or town square can apply for membership.

New Mexico MainStreet’s professional staff will hold two separate three-hour presentations of the Main Street Four Point Approach® (Design, Organization, Promotions and Economic Positioning) to downtown revitalization.

Meetings will be held in: Santa Fe - Dec. 6 at the Joseph Montoya Building from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Truth of Consequences - Dec. 11, at the Geronimo Springs Museum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“This is an incredible opportunity for our communities interested in revitalizing their traditional commercial districts supporting locally owned businesses, to leverage state resources and support,” said New Mexico MainStreet Program Director Rich Williams. These workshops are in preparation for adding new state-designated MainStreet communities this winter and will allow communities to get an idea of what becoming a MainStreet Community entails.

Last year, the 23 New Mexico MainStreet communities succeeded in supporting the creation of 133 new businesses, 141 building rehabilitations, 592 new jobs and leveraged $11.26 million in private sector reinvestment in MainStreet Districts.

In the late 1970s, the National Trust for Historic Preservation developed the consensus-building approach used by MainStreet participants to wed economic development and historic preservation. Community volunteers are the engines of each program, but MainStreet Program directors contribute resources, education, training and technical services as needed.

Studies support the idea that buying local has significant economic, job and environmental benefits. Money spent at locally-owned businesses has three times the impact on a community than money spent elsewhere. Small businesses, which are often located in downtown – MainStreet – districts, are often in historic properties. One of the key aspects of revitalization is the rehabilitation and reuse of historic properties. Preserving buildings is inherently energy efficient, because it reduces demand for new resources, reduces waste from demolition and construction, and preserves the energy embodied in an existing building.

LCMC, from pg. A1 building could be utilized, saving the need to 30 percent increase in mechanical and to build or acquire remaining property for electrical costs, earlier estimates for the the POB. “We looked at City Bank as an POB needed to be adjusted. option but it’s not designed for us. With the Estimates in construction were based concessions we’d have to make it’s not as on bid analysis from early 2012 and were simple as you think. When we looked at greatly affected by the economy. “At the the numbers it would cost more,” George time employers were looking to keep their builders busy. The bids were unsustainable. replied.

Minter expressed I want you to see the her frustration with difference between the the process. “I would 15,000 and the 20,000 have liked for somebudget design,” said Our willingness one to be straight George, who said he stands to partner with with us. The commuwould give details nity has been promafter approval for the other providers. ised things before $579,091 additional – Al Santos, we voted on them. If funding for the larger LCMC Administrator we ever go through building had been this again with more received. buildings, just be straight with us.” Minter “If we approve to base the bid on the 20,000 square feet and if that total exceeds questioned George about acquiring the remaining parcels of property required, what we think we have the ability cover specifically asking about Dr. Robinson’s how does that affect our ability to modify building. The commission was informed the square footage?” asked Tom Battin, Dr. Robinson’s area will be the future parkcounty commissioner. George assured the ing area for the POB, and isn’t required for commission they could pull out or amend phase one of construction. at any time. “The bottom line (we’re preLincoln County Medical Center is senting) is the worst case scenario. We feel owned by the county and leased from Preswe can reduce that but need the commisbyterian Health Services. When the POB is sion to move forward,” he said.

With a yes vote from Battin, Doth, and in service, increased lease payments from PHS are anticipated, according to Nita Powell and a nay vote from Minter, the Taylor, county manager. “Over time, those presentation continued. funds will pay for the building,” she said.

George presented six bids with one Santos updated commissioners about the disqualification due to filing past the future tenants of the POB. “Our willingdeadline. The selection committee conness stands to partner with other providsisted of Nita Taylor, county manager, ers,” and listed new services and specialSantos, and George and Ted Kostranchuk ties to be offered when space is provided. both with Dekker/Perrich/Sabatini. Jaynes George told the commission he was Companies Construction was awarded the certain there would be opportunities to bid. “They’re a top notch contractor,” said secure value engineering items to make up George adding that Jaynes often comes the difference in costs. in under budget. “Their bid is $59,940 With Mark Doth, county commissionless than the 20,000 square foot budget er, making the motion to accept the bids as previously approved, and it’s for a 23,000 presented, and Battin offering the second, square foot building,” he said.

Battin, Doth and Powell voted yes, with Once again as in previous meetings, Minter dissenting.

Minter asked if the vacant City Bank

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Fuel wood cutting permits available

Fuel wood cutting permits are available from the US Forest Service throughout the Lincoln National Forest. Fuel wood permits are one of the most frequently issued permits on the Forest. The fuel wood cutting season is generally year-round and several types of permits are available. There is a maximum of 10 cords per household per year for all wood permits.

The cost of a dead and downed permit is $10/cord with a $20 minimum purchase.

The cost of a green standing permit is $14/ cord with a $28 minimum purchase. Each district administers their own program and may have different policies so be sure to read your permit before venturing out into the forest. Here are a few fuel wood cutting tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable experience: Be sure you understand your permit. Never cut alone. Scatter branches and other debris. Cut in only designated or specified areas. Help keep your forests clean, pack trash out. Leave gates as you found them. Do not drive off road if ground is soft or wet. Always carry your permit with you. Remember all permits expire two months after the issue date unless specified otherwise on the permit.

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In addition to fuel wood, there are a variety of other products that can be gathered on the Lincoln National Forest.

Please check with the local District Office for information on permits on products from mistletoe to products like pine nuts and latillas.

The general public can purchase $20 wood cutting permit from the U.S. Forest Service, and with maps provided by the Forest Service can harvest multitudes of push piles for fire wood in preparation for the winter season.

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Opinion Letters to the Editor Wasted water

This letter is long overdue. The excuses being national elections, the Little Bear Fire and Stage 5 water restrictions.

On Sept. 15 a good friend’s husband came to my house to light the pilot light of my gas fireplace. In the course of our conversation he stated that my Reverse Osmosis water purifying system used 13 gallon of water to deliver one gallon of purified water.

Needless to say, I was incredulous. Later that same day my son’s best friend here in Ruidoso came over for dinner. I told him about the RO system. He, being young and skeptical, suggested this was alarmist. But

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he helped us set up a simple test to see what waste there might be. He took the little black hose from the RO return (into the sewer line) and directed it to a bucket. We checked the bucket regularly. The next morning after checking the bucket not only was it full but it overflowed and leaked into a storage room in the lower level of my house. Later simple tests proved that the overflow return from the RO system indeed did exceed 13 gallons for every 1 gallon of purified water.

I had already replaced two water heaters due to the hard water here in Ruidoso (the incredibly hard water rots out the inside bottom of the hot-water heaters). And now

Fire and water security – fund it, fix it or flounder

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com In a short time span of just four years, Lincoln County residents have endured numerous serious wildfires, a devastating deep freeze, severe drought and catastrophic flood. Following each disaster, actions by government officials and citizens alike have bolstered flood prone areas, improved infrastructure and aggressively pursued defensible space management with the village and its interface with national forest and other public lands.

Sadly, recent discussions regarding the approximate $252,000 cost of stationing a SEAT (single engine tanker) at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport and a $3 million liner to seal Grindstone Reservoir have regressed toward an ‘it’s too expensive now, so let’s wait until the next disaster to discuss it’ approach by some civic leaders and citizens.

A recent presentation hosted by the Little Bear Fire Reform Coalition entailed not only the cost of stationing a SEAT locally during peak fire season but presented cost sharing alternatives and variable uses including vegetation applications that could be performed while the plane is stationed here.

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In just six months, the current tab of $80 million en route to a $170 million total cost for the Little Bear Fire in addition to the approximate 350 homes lost is being outweighed by a mere $252,000 per year.

There is no silver bullet to end all fires and everyone from the top down and the bottom up knowingly and wittingly live in an area prone to fire danger.

Compare to mountain towns that receive 300-500 inches of snow per year, snow removal is in the budget to maintain the livelihood of the community. They don’t wait and see if it’s going to snow before buying snow plows.

From individual property owners who were seen raking pine needles and thinning trees following a Thanksgiving feast, to the village forestry plan, to county emergency management and local, federal interagency cooperation in regards to long term, progressive fire security; fund it or flounder.

There is no better opportunity amid a severe drought than to execute projects for long term water security. Grindstone Reservoir needs to be sealed and now is the time to do it. The $3 million and change to get the job done is a mere trickle compared to the potential financial devastation of importing municipal water for bathing and telling tourists to bring their own water when they come to visit.

There is no better time than now to seal the dam, get Alto Lakes and watershed management in order so when the drought cycle breaks; this community has executed a plan for future water security. The dollars shouldn’t be scarier than the sense of applying the techniques, innovating new ideas and stimulating the entrepreneurial synergy required to straighten things up, stop stepping over dollars to pick up dimes and no longer piecemeal and patchwork vital infrastructure with old parts from grandpa’s garage. It’s time to fund it and fix it or this community will flounder.

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to hear of this waste of our most precious resource, water, I had to do something.

After talking with my plumber, I decided to get a much more efficient water softening system which would solve a number of problems for me – including cutting down on the incredible waste caused by all the extra work the RO system had to do to purify the water. I had found out that the water softener system I had been using gradually lost its effectiveness and would need to be replaced every few years. With the new and more efficient water softener I’d not only get better water (plus I’d get a lifetime guarantee), I’d also save money in the long run: no need to replace rotted out hot-water heaters or inefficient water softener systems. And I’d be conserving even more water because my RO system was needed less and it was ‘fed’ softer water.

I hope many other residents and owners in Lincoln County (especially Ruidoso) consider this wisest of all investments. In the long run you will save money and overall you’ll be conserving water (and have safer and healthier water to drink and cook with).

A water conservationist Linda Ziegler Ruidoso

November 27, 2012

Waiting in the wings

To the Editor: Losing and being a good sport about it is an admirable quality when playing games involving the use of a ball in various shapes and sizes, but it’s oh, so difficult when dealing with the loss of one’s country. The coalition of blacks, Hispanics, liberals and others including giggling young ladies who thought the president was ‘cute,’ was more than enough to ensure this loss in the late lamented election.

Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come, as Hillary and Bill are waiting patiently in the wings to repossess the White House as co-presidents for an additional eight years.

However, there is a ray of hope on the horizon and that depends on our good neighbors, the Texans and how many of them sign available petitions for secession from the blue states of America. Luckily, Texas is big enough to harbor a strong number of the 57 million voters seeking asylum from what was once a great nation.

Aside from the Civil War era, the secession idea was put forth in Texas as recently as 1992 when a group of citizens discovered a loophole in the original admission to the Continued on next pg.

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Forest Reform Coalition pitches slurry plane for fire season a tackifier to prevent soil erosion.

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com With concern for current and growing fire danger in the Sacramento Mountains, Little Bear Forest Reform Coalition wants to have a plane. A Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) or a type 3 helicopter parked at Ruidoso’s airport during high danger months is one of the community’s best protections, according to LBFRC literature.

Mary Weaver, LBFRC chair, invited the public to hear Ted Stallings, Aero Tech, Helicopter and Fixed Wing Aviation Services as he presented options for fire mitigation. More than 50, including several county and municipal representatives attended last Monday.

Funding challenges

While having a plane parked at the Ruidoso airport at the beck and call of the county would be optimal, the cost was a determining factor. When asked the fee for contracting with Aero Tech, Stallings listed $2,800 a day for standby service. “That’s $252,000 for 90 days,” said Nita Taylor, Lincoln County manager. Stallings said one could buy a type 3 helicopter for that amount.

Rhonda Burrows, county clerk, asked who would direct services. StanSue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press dard protocol includes being directed Ted Stallings of Aero tech Services presThe SEAT (single engine air tanker) proved to and dispatched by the Southwest area ents SEAT Tanker and helicopter staging be an instrumental force containing the SwalInteragency Coordination Center to options for fire season during a Little low Fire in June 2011 which destroyed nine cover safety and organizational isBear Fire Coalition meeting. homes. sues, according to Stallings. He told the crowd if the IACC sent the plane to another fire, costs diate ramifications,” said Weaver.

Cooperative efforts would either be shared or paid by the agency requesting “You aren’t in a unique situation,” said Stallings and Aero Tech, based in Clovis, contracts with land manmentioned Aero Tech’s contracted presence in Oregon, Idaho coverage. If the county were to provide funding and a fire agers in the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, broke out while the plane was elsewhere, it would be called Colorado and Mexico as fire season progresses.

Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs back to Lincoln County. among others. According to their website, they have “Our type 3 helicopters can launch from smaller Several statistics were mentioned regarding both the logged thousands of hours providing air defense against airports. They’re quick and a more versatile tool and SEAT and a type 3 helicopter. A SEAT has an 800 gallon wildfires throughout the U.S. Stallings came to present they launch at the first sign of smoke,” he said. “We can capacity while a type 3 helicopter has 120. Both water options to the coalition. get down in a canyon and draw a line.” He continued by and fire retardant can be hauled and dropped. The SEAT is “We understand this type of protection will cost telling the crowd the planes can make multiple drops of limited to 30 mph winds, while the limit rises to 55 mph for money, but we feel strongly that this goal can be accomeither fire retardant or water in each run, with the capacthe helicopter. The helicopter offers more maneuverability plished if all affected entities work together. We’re still ity to drop aerial seeding as well as hydromulching. “It’s in tight canyons and narrow access areas. very supportive of thinning and what private individuals another tool in the toolbox,” said Stallings. HydromulchKathryn Minter, county commissioner and volunteer can do, but this is something we can do with fairly immeing applies a slurry of water, wood fiber mulch, and often firefighter questioned Stallings about costs for fire retardant. “Retardant costs between 4 to 8 dollars a gallon. One hundred ten gallons are needed to make an 840-gallon mix.

With a drop every 10 minutes, it’s costly,” said Stallings.

People would rather live with a problem that they can- Alamogordo, Holloman Air Force Base and all surroundIn the end, discussion centered on funding. Although ing communities. The Little Bear fire devastated the area, not solve, than accept a solution that they cannot underseveral municipalities were represented all agreed it was rendering it useless for possibly decades. Bonito Lake prostand.” too big a burden without interagency cooperation. Zach vides Holloman Air Force Base — Woosley & Swanson, 1975 Riley, representative for Congressman Steve Pearce promand the City of Alamogordo 60 ised support in alerting legislators of Lincoln County’s percent of their water supply.

Concerned residents: interest. “I’ve seen him go bulldog rabid over these issues.

Please attend and show There will be a meeting at We’re going to be there with you. We’ve worked closely your support. All have to join the Ruidoso Convention Center with departments to make sure funding was here for flood together to see this project to Dec. 3 at 11 a.m. Presenters mitigation. Mr. Pearce is one representative. There are other completion. Feel free to invite will be offering solutions to the state senators. Pursue them too,” said Riley. any interested party. RSVP to Bonito Lake restoration project.

“The purpose of this meeting is to get ideas of how we Marty Millar, mrtymillar@ All interested parties and agency can work together to find funding sources,” said Weaver. yahoo.com or 575-808-5538. representatives are encouraged Seeking cooperation from BLM, BIA and the US Forest to attend.

Service to join with the county, Weaver knows it will be an Photos courtesy of Marty Millar In attendance will be uphill battle for smaller towns to offer support.

Top photo shows Plot 1 in representatives of the legislature State legislators will be at Ruidoso Convention Center a burn scar that is sterile. including Representative Zack to meet the public and hear concerns Dec. 4 from 5 to 7 Photo was taken six weeks afCook, Representative Nora p.m. ter the fire and after several Espinoza; Senator Bill Burt; Even with funding issues for a plane, Weaver said more inches of rain, still no vegSenator Phil Griego and newly than 30 million has been spent in Little Bear Fire’s mitigaetation. Center photo shows elected Senator Cliff Pirtle. same plot where the process tion efforts. Some at the meeting said an ounce of prevenVillage councilors throughout for restoration was used – tion is worth a pound of cure.

Lincoln County as well as the aerial seeding followed by Lincoln County commissioners aerial straw mulch. Microbes have been invited. The meeting were also added. Bottom is open to the public and all are photo shows Plot 1 three welcome to attend. weeks later. The plot received The Bonito Lake Recrewater only via rain 10 days ation Area is an important part after it was planted. of the economy of Ruidoso,

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LETTERS from pg. A4 union documents that would allow for a peaceful and lawful separation from said Union.

The movement was gaining momentum when the President of the United States, George Herbert Walker Bush, appeared on television and although his words were somewhat misunderstood by some, he clearly stated to the nation, “Read my lips, no new Texas,” and that my friends was that.

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Thank you from the producers of ‘The Miracle Worker’

Lincoln County Community Theatre gives sincere thanks to our sponsors, donors, and volunteers involved in the spectacular production of “The Miracle Worker” a benefit production for Ski Apache Disabled Skiers’ Program.

To our sponsors: Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts - Jamie and Shirley Estes and ENMU-Ruidoso – Dr. Clayton Alred, Holly Braden, Lisa Maue, Dawnn Moore and Coda Omness. Our generous donors: Laughing Eyes Kennels – Taryn McCain, Spencer Theater – Bob Phaup, Mountain Home Furnishings – Jim Bauer, Dr. and Mrs. Witte, Dr. Frank Dimotta, Southwest Greens

– Scott Forester, Bill Stroud, and Craig Maldonado – EJ Signs.

To our volunteers who gave of their time, resources, and talent: Set (best seen to date) Builders: Marc Stewart, Mike Shafer and Mike Keylon. Judy Pekelsma, Dave Ingels, Phillip Collins, Shippen Davis-Salas, Sam Stanton and Bret Knightmark.

Lights and sound: Ed Spurr, Frederic Moras and Drew Kelley. Photography: Herb Brunell, Daisy Yokley, Marc Stewart and Frederic Moras.

Ticket table and ushers: Marné Modine, K’Aun Kingsley, Gloria Sayers, Sharon Moree, Annie Potts, Charlotte Todd, Rob & Margana Huff, Ron and Jill Duncan, Fred and Cecile Kinnan, Frank and Marge Cannella, MaryAnn and Tex Crowell. SADSP table: Shippen Davis-Salas, William Riggles and Clay Smith. Laughing Eyes Kennels table: LEK Board Members. Costumes and props: Connie Breding of NMSU-Alamogordo, Sharon Moore – Kids-N-Co., of El Paso, Ben and Mireya Braden, The El Paso Playhouse, Hobbs Players, Kent and Laura McInnis of Lincoln Pageant of Festivals Corp. – Last Escape of Bill the Kid, Sage Leeyer, Scharbauer Ward, Holly Braden, Glynese Floyd, Shannon Miller and Waynta Wirth. Gala: Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts, Lanny

Maddox, Brendan Gochenour, Audrey Gochenour, Brianna Gochenour, Jacob Gochenour and Sandy Thomas. Ads: Lyn Kidder and Cast. Publicity: Pam Witte, Lyn Kidder, Holly Braden and Sharon Lurix. The Ruidoso News, The Free Press, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Bill Yorston – LCCT Web Master, KEDU – Harvey Twite; KRUI/KIDX – Rich Allen and Will Rooney; KWES – Jackson, and KBUY – Susan Kolb.

And to our Guest Director: Glynese Floyd; our Stage Managers: Holly Braden, Shannon Miller and Myranda Bridges and our Kiddie Korral: Pam Witte, Tara Ward, and Myranda Bridges. Special thanks to the wonderful, dedicated and committed cast for superb performances: Avonlea Ward, John Stockton, Waynta Wirth, Daniel Rodriguez-Waldo, Stan Thomas, Lyn Kidder, Briana Stoddard, Marc Stewart, Sophia Reyes, Mya McGhee, Mae Lucero, Daisy Reyes & Ella Ward, Phinley, Taryn McCain’s Family Dog, and voices: Jude Johnson, Jason Johnson, Pam Witte, Lyn Kidder, Glynese Floyd and Stan Thomas.

Last but not least, extra special thanks to the “stage moms and dads” of our precious child-actors.

Marc and Lori Stewart Producers for LCCT

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Ruidoso Free Press

November 27, 2012

Mountain Alarm Systems, here for the long haul Celebrating 35 years in business, Mountain Alarm Systems has had the privilege of serving Lincoln County since 1977. Having spent most of his summers here as a teen and young adult, owner and founder, Jack Halbrooks, moved from Texas and joined the community bringing with him 15 years of experience in the security industry. Halbrooks had been working for one of the largest security companies in the world before his decision to move to Ruidoso.

His previous experience included security system applications in various industries such as aerospace technology and chemical plants. With the numerous second homes that were vacant throughout the year in this beautiful resort community, Halbrooks recognized the need for a quality security service. He launched Mountain Alarm Systems and began serving his community one monitored system at a time.

“Starting a business from the ground up certainly humbles you,” says Halbrooks. “You never lose the feeling that each customer you acquire

is the only one you will ever have. My current customer base still includes many of my very first customers.”

While Jack and his wife, Jerri, are still active in the business, they credit the majority of their success to the dedicated team behind them. Both agree that a business can only be as good as those who represent it. Their dedicated staff includes Michael Randolph, field supervisor, for 21 years, Bobbie Gossett, office manager, 18 years and Alex Polaco, technician, 11 years. While these three can almost finish sentences for them, Jack and Jerri proclaim the importance of the newer employees.

“Thomas De Los Santos, Isaiah Miranda, Jaclyn Nowell, John Romero, Mike Jenkins and Tom Owen make up the rest of our team and each one plays his or her important role in our operation. This is not only our team, it’s our family,” says Halbrooks.

Mountain Alarm Systems is located at 107 Cree Meadows Drive in Ruidoso, 575-258-5816.

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Just starting out and already in trouble.

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Why are today’s youth so susceptible to future credit problems? The 18- to 25-year-old group is a demographic that makes credit granting companies salivate.

This group is the most ‘connected’ market segment in the country and thus the easiest to reach with credit offers. Parents, you owe it to your kids to educate them on how credit works and what can happen if they make bad decisions.

Here are some easy steps parents can help to start their kid’s credit life on the correct footing: • I suggest that 18-year olds go to a local Credit Union and take out the smallest loan possible in their name. This should be a loan that can be paid back easily and on time without fail.

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ents co-make loans for their kids. This is a great way to establish credit but Family/Friends/Fools beware, if the kid defaults then any of the aforementioned 3 F’s will have to pay for the car or suffer the repossession on their own credit. This is a good option, when the car itself can be used as leverage.

The last choice would be to accept the lowest rate credit card offers. This option should only be used if the kid has the discipline to not misuse the card and make the payments without parental threats. A much better option is to add the kid as an authorized user on an existing card. This will show up on the kid’s credit as well as Mom and Dad’s and you can decide if they actually get

use of the card.

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What not to do: Don’t let your kids take any credit card offers that come in the mail. A parent that knowingly allows their kids to take just any offer is doing that kid a huge disservice.

Do not use ‘payday’ loan companies, finance companies or title loan companies for young borrowers. These companies usually make getting credit easy but at the state maximum interest rates. Falling behind with any of these companies guarantees a bad credit rating.

Do not take student loan offers unless you fully understand the terms of

the contract and how the deferments work. So many kids take student loans, go to school for a year, drop out and have to begin paying student loan debt.

You have to give them a chance to go to school but be pragmatic about their chance of continuing verses the amount of debt they (mom and dad) have to pay back.

Parents, assure that your kids are armed with the knowledge to keep them from starting out with bad credit. Some say debt is a kind of slavery. If you allow your kids to promiscuously take any credit offer and not pay on time, you are dooming them to (potentially) a lifetime of extra interest costs on every purchase in the future.

B U S I N E S S buzz Unemployment still on shaky ground

NM Dept. of Workforce Solutions

New Mexico’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in October 2012, down from 6.4 percent in September and also down from 7.2 percent a year ago.

The rate of over-the-year job growth, comparing October 2012 with October 2011, was negative 0.7 percent, representing a loss of 5,900 jobs. The current round of job loss started in June after 10 months of over-the-year job growth. Six industries are currently adding employment and seven industries are losing jobs.

Large gains were reported by the leisure and hospitality industry and the educational and health services industry, each adding 2,500 jobs since this time last year. Other industries had decreases in employment. The professional and business services industry reported the loss of 3,400 jobs, and construction reported a loss of 1,300 jobs over the year. Government employment registered a net loss of 4,500 jobs since last year, with job losses reported at the state and federal levels. State government reported employment levels that were 3,800 jobs lower than last year. Federal government reported employment that was down 1,400 jobs. Local governments came in 700 jobs higher than this time last year.

A detailed analysis will be provided in the Labor Market Review scheduled for release Nov. 26.

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Also a “wonder device” called Scale Blaster – a device that cleans and maintains elimination of lime scale and other hard water mineral deposits from Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press water lines, protecting hot water heaters and other appliances High Score moves to Four while improving overall water quality Seasons Mall without the need for expensive, high High Score video and gaming center maintenance, salt water softeners. has relocated to the Four Seasons Mall at The Better Home Better Health 2500 Sudderth Drive. High Score buys provides a host of other unique and inand sells DVDs, games for Nintendo, novative products including Skin Dream X-Box, PSP and more. The crew at High Cosmetic Ultrasound for cost effective, Score decided the central location would dramatically improved skin condition be easier to attract more foot traffic for without “The Knife.” their retail business and grow their online Also available are Magnetic Resogaming tournaments for the latest games nance Stimulation devices that utilize such as HALO-4. High Score is open 7 Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy days a week, Monday through Saturday, (PEMF) for home use to improve overall from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sundays, from wellness and combat a host of ailments 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. including Fibromyalgia, chronic pain, sleep disorders, athletic injury and recovBetter Home and Health hosts ery in addition to a wide variety of other health challenges.

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Ask an entrepreneur –

Small business is local business The American Express website states; “Between Black reported a robust turnout and consistent business with Friday and Cyber Monday is a day dedicated to supporting the added activity of the Saturday evening movie crowd. small businesses nationwide. Last year, more than one hun- Blue Lotus reported solid bookings for massages Saturday and the Stove Shop bustled with increase in clients – but dred million people came together to Shop Small® in their reported that the increase may communities on Small Busibe attributed to the natural upness Saturday®.” The figures swing in stove and pellet sales were based on the 2011 Small with colder weather.

Business Saturday Consumer Most retailers interviewed Survey by Echo Research, and could not discern whether commissioned by American Thanksgiving tourism gave a Express. shopping boost to their estabMore than 100 Ruidoso lishments – or if “Small Busifirms are listed on the Ameriness Saturday – Shop Small” can Express site as qualifying provided an uptick. After all, small businesses including faRuidoso does not have many miliar, established enterprises large retail alternatives, and such as Western Auto, Thriftmost folks who visit come way and Quarters... as well as for the unique local flavor newer establishments such as and everything local indepenSacred Grounds, Blue Lotus dent business have to offer in and even recently opened Viva charm, unique products and LLC and Illusions. out of the ordinary ambiance.

So how did small estabWhile this year witnessed lishments fare compared to the a number of furnishings and big retailers? Overall, Ruidodecor stores close doors, at the so’s “big retailer” did not have same time new entrepreneurs lines at the registers midday or throngs of shoppers with Photo courtesy of Sandi Aguilar filled the voids with compelpacked carts on Small BusiMidtown merchants saw a healthy mix of locals ling visions in products and services. More openings are ness Saturday. Sacred Grounds and tourists for Shop Small Business Saturday.

on the way as businesses from fitness to clothing stores are setting up shop.

Will and Rebecca Ponder, owners of Sacred Grounds, announced the new locaMarianne Mohr tion for their expanded marianne@ruidosofreepress.com facility in Midtown, complete with multi-level river view decks, areas for music, movies and expanded entertainment options. Construction is scheduled to begin next year. Floor plans were recently presented to patrons and introductions made to the engineer and architect on the project. An added intrigue is that this will be a LEED project and serve as a model of green construction for Ruidoso. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is an internationally recognized green building program which provides building owners and operators with a framework for green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.

Whether or not Small Business Saturday provided a direct boost to Ruidoso businesses – most business owners felt it was positive movement that encouraged consumers to shop with independent local businesses.

Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business consultant from Southern California and currently Advertising Director at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-937-4015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com.

COUNTY COMMISSION briefs

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com

County fairgrounds: culvert or bridge?

With a county requirement to account for a 100-year peak flow event, Wilson and Company, Albuquerque presented information to the commission on pedestrian walkways and vehicle crossings at the fairgrounds. Hydrologic analysis of the Magado Creek flow was completed using figures ranging from a two-year to a 500-year peak flow event.

“We did this study to analyze what road and pedestrian pathways to design,” said Daniel Aguirre, Sr. Vice President of Wilson and Company. The area where crossings need to be installed at the fairgrounds are near the Magado Creek bed which flows during rainfall events.

Aguirre presented three types of crossings. Round culverts are the least expensive with an estimated cost of $318,690 but only provide enough coverage for a twoyear event. “More than that flow would go over the road,” said Aguirre. Concrete box culverts manage the 25 year events with a cost of more than $400,000 and could handle larger storm drainage. Concrete culverts meet the rural roadway design criteria from the NM DOT. “The only way to pass the 100 year is to put in a bridge,” he said. “We could fit it there and it easily passes the 100 year event.” With a 70 ft. span, 30 ft. channel bottom width, railings and two driving lanes, the estimated cost is more than $1.3 million.

A pedestrian and livestock bridge was also described as a 70 ft. span including barrier and roadway surfacing with an estimated cost of $218,309. With a weight capacity of more than 10,000 lbs it has the capacity to handle both livestock and trailers. “If we’re going to do something like this I want it to last forever and ever. If we go with a culvert you just provide for something which will back up in flooding. “My choice is for the pre-fab bridge. “We’d look at taking several years to save up for the bridge.

For the sake of discussion if we’re going to invest in something we should look way, way down the road,” said Jackie Powell, county commissioner.

Aguirre spoke about the current watershed issues, post fire. “If you look way down the road, the watershed will reestablish itself. When you have a fire, the

water just runs off the ground. Vegetation breaks that back up over time. If you were to choose option one or two the floodplain would not change. If we were to put in a bridge you could redo,” he said.

With the new legislative session about to begin in January, arterial funding from the NM DOT may be available to offset costs to the county. “Having this report is an appropriate first step for options and cost sharing,” said Aguirre, who mentioned additional funding sources.

Water availability gives possible pause to new subdivisions

A public hearing was scheduled to consider adoption of an ordinance to impose a temporary moratorium on county subdivision development. “Water levels are at a dangerous level. We need to take care of what we have until we have something more stable. My reason for this is the dire situation of the water level,” said Powell.

The commission at their Oct. 13 meeting requested Alan Morel, county attorney, to draft an ordinance for a moratorium. Morel presented ordinance draft 2012-04 for the commission’s consideration.

“I thought the trigger for this was the Avalon (subdivision) but we need to have our planning division look at updating our subdivision ordinance,” said Kathryn Minter, county commissioner.

“You could revise your subdivision ordinance. It’s been 4 or 5 years. If someone files a new subdivision they would fall under what’s current until revisions are made,” said Morel.

Dennis Rich, land surveyor on the county’s planning commission agreed with Minter. “That’s where this issue should start,” he said. “We’ve gone several months with no agenda and nothing to do. This would fall into our area to look at. It’s not like a subdivision happens overnight. (They take) several years of planning. We don’t have anything in our office in the pipeline now,” he said. With the economy in its current state, Rich doesn’t think there will be any new activity in the foreseeable future.

Tom Battin, county commissioner, joined the discussion telephonically. “I have a concern about a moratorium. Property owners have rights and need to be able to exercise those rights. I do think we’re almost in an emergency situation. I would like to see us ask our planning commission

to expedite a process, perhaps with amendments to our current ordinance rather than to make a moratorium. I’m fearful a moratorium creates too many issues. We need to dedicate ourselves to moving very quickly on amendments to our ordinance,” said Battin.

With public input on the agenda, community members Andrea Reed and Angie Fernandez offered their perspectives. “We should look into a moratorium until we can look at new ideas,” said Fernandez, who mentioned current trends with Smart Growth Communities which encourage water catchment and green technology. “The homework is already out there,” she said. Reed agreed.

“I applaud your discussion. Our conditions have changed. To enact (a moratorium) will serve the greater good. We can say water is important or we can act like water is important,” said Reed.

Powell continued. “Things aren’t looking good for our water all around. We’re affected 60 miles down. I’m not willing to wait for months down the road. We need to ask where we want to be in 100 years. We need to make sure we’re planning for our grandchildren. I believe in drought cycles and now we have a growth we can’t maintain whether trees are there or not,” she said.

“I agree with both of you. With a 50 year drought cycle every subdivision has to prove water availability (according to current ordinance). The economy has impact on the water. We have no oversight of municipality development,” said Minter, who stated she agreed with Battin.

Mark Doth made a motion to move ahead with Ordinance 2012-04 imposing a temporary moratorium. Powell seconded.

With Doth and Powell voting for the moratorium and Battin and Minter against, the motion failed. The planning commission was tasked with expediting recommendations for current ordinance changes and will present findings at the December commission meeting.

Commission hears U.S. Geological Survey results

Lincoln County has partnered with the USGS for several years by providing funding for a project studying hydrologic characterization of the Upper Rio Hondo Basin.

USGS has added surface water quality samplings to determine potential effects of the Little Bear Fire on the Rio Bonito, Eagle

Creek and Magado Creek. An updated plan of study was presented to commissioners by Mike Darr and Lauren Sherson, hydrologists and Doug McAda, supervisor with USGS. According to USGS material presented prior to the meeting, during the 1990s the population of Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs and Capitan increased by 67 percent, 98 percent and 71 percent, respectively. There is growing concern among residents and officials that the increase in population may result in a decline of ground water levels and corresponding decrease in stream-flow. The study also mentioned findings from the NM Environment Department which stated seepage from septic systems is the single largest source of ground water pollution in the state.

USGS’s four phase study was designed in conjunction with the county to identify trends and make recommendations on water conservation issues. Cycles of rainfall and drought factored in the study along with historical data.

Darr explained USGS study at the time of the 2008 flood. “The ground water study was fascinating. The July 2008 water level rise and (subsequent) flooding, 45 monitor wells were up to in excess of 20 feet in some places. It was surprising and informative to find this kind of water study in the water flow. This was our first chance to see these numbers,” explained Darr.

“Different aquifers, they all affect each other. Our best guess now is 37 to 40,000 acre flow per year. Just to make a point: with the regional budget for water actions in one will affect the other. When you see 50-year cycles you have a tiger by the tail. Final see Briefs, pg. A8

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Structure fires prompt safety warnings Michelle Caskey Lincoln County Public affairs Officer Hondo Fire Department was called to a house fire at 1:30 a.m., Nov. 17 at the junction of Hwy 70 and 380. Sixteen firefighters, four engines and one tender from Hondo and Glencoe Fire Departments responded. The singlewide trailer was 50 percent involved upon arrival. Some contents from the home were saved but the structure is a total loss. Two residents were awakened by a barking dog and the smell of smoke and exited safely. The cause of the fire has been determined to be a malfunctioning space heater.

Bonito Fire Department was paged out 6:30 a.m., Nov. 18 to a fully involved structure fire in the Alto Mountain Village. The structure housed the office, club house and manager’s quarters. Two occupants safely exited the building through a bedroom window upon being awakened by the sound of windows popping. Some valuables from the condo were saved but the residence and the club house are a total loss.

Twenty-five firefighters, three engines and three tenders responded from Bonito FD with Chuck French acting as Incident

Commander. Personnel and two engines from Ruidoso and three engines from Glencoe provided mutual aid. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies, Emergency Medical Technicians and office of Emergency Services personnel were also on scene. Arthur Hoopes with Firefighters for Christ provided snacks and drinks for victims and on scene personnel. McDonald’s fed responders during peak lunch hours.

One firefighter experienced exhaustion and was checked out and released at the scene. All units were released by 2 p.m.

The cause of the fire is of undetermined electrical origin.

Two Lincoln County employees have been affected by these fires. Two families have been displaced.

Residents are encouraged to check for working smoke detectors and alarms in their homes. In both fires occupants narrowly escaped injury and death but were not awakened by a smoke detector alarm and the fires started while they were asleep. Residents are also advised to unplug space heaters when they are not in use. If a space heater ever becomes hot to the touch it is already malfunctioning and should be discarded.

Colder weather brings about chimney and fire pit safety concerns

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Above, Hondo structure fire, Nov. 17; above right, Alto structure fires, Nov. 18.

BRIEFS from pg. A7 review stages are in the report. We’ll get it into your hands as soon as possible,” he continued.

Sherson added to the report. “We’ll continue the long term monitoring for stream flow, water quality and supply and the burn area.

We have three more sampling events including the monsoon sampling. We’re getting data back now.”

Extreme variances with gauges across the county gave Powell and Minter concern. “Ever since the fire we see very little water and a whole lot of silt, said Powell. “Last year we had decent snow with zero runoff. It’s a complete and total different scenario.” Powell mentioned specific gauges. “The Hollywood gauge is a critical gauge. Extreme restrictions need to be tied to that gauge.

Those are my main concerns. We can’t use averages to base growth on. We need

to report specific findings,” said Powell.

Doth commented on the slowness of documentation procurement. “I just wish there was more analysis with forthcoming data. It’s not fast enough for me.

Here it is 2013 and you’re working on 2010. We have no water. We’re behind the 8 ball and we’re not getting this info very quickly. I’d think I’d like to see more interpretation of data coming from you on a consistent basis. I’d like to see it sooner than later. It will help us with development in the county,” he said. “If we could see something maybe quarterly, we’re tasked with making decisions. I get your concerns but we’re not getting analysis to make our decisions. You’re telling us we have to wait until you’re getting reports out.”

McAda responded by detailing the review process.

“The data is available. We can give the data to you but any interpretation takes time with us. It has to go through all the levels of review. It has to have national interest but, certainly public water and the region are national concerns. We cannot be flexible enough to provide real time interpretation; we’re not allowed. But partnerships with data we provide are available to the public. We can send a link to our data base, but interpretation has to go through the same process,” he concluded.

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Asst. Chief Harlan Vincent discussed the fire departments concerns with residential fire pit and chimney safety.

“There are still a large number of chimneys in the village that are either un-capped or fitted with outdated spark arrestors. I believe code calls for no more than a one-quarter inch screen,” Vincent said.

Councilor Gloria Sayers asked if there was an ordinance regarding the use of residential fire pits and how they are regulated. “Especially when visitors come and stay for the weekend, they will just build a campfire in front of their cabin and we can really have that.

It’s hard to shut down a campfire when their burgers aren’t done yet so we will wait there and then extinguish the fire,” Vincent said.

Vincent explained that the fire department has assisted some elderly people in town who needed some help fitting the caps and that the fire department will come out to people’s homes to

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perform evaluations. Vincent also said that people should clean their chimneys often, at least once per year depending on how much wood they burn to avoid dangerous chimney fires.

According to Vincent, residential fire pits are to be 36 inches deep and 36 inches in circumference. Those wishing to construct a residential fire pit are required to obtain an annual permit for a cost of $50 which includes the inspection.

“Residential fire pits are only authorized during level one fire restrictions and at no other time are they permitted for use,” Vincent said.

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Coffee takes a few minfor security, get redressed utes to brew. I could insult and head to our gate to my taste buds and go the await their final cattle call instant route but water takes to board. about the same amount of Found out they’d time to heat. I’m not fond of overbooked the flight. Askwaiting. If I am in my right ing for those who would mind before retiring, I fill surrender a seat or two, we my coffee maker and set the listened as they tried to bait timer for the moment I estipassengers with perks. We mate I’ll be able to navigate passed when we found out from my side of the bed to it would put us home after the kitchen in the morning. two the next morning. We Rarely do I remember. I couldn’t be delayed.

Sue Hutchison recently purchased a new I was told about ansuehutch@valornet.com coffee maker with a large other overbooked flight a port for water, hoping my morning preweek earlier. A passenger was trying to conscious aim issues will not continue to get to her wedding in Hawaii and was one produce a flood on my kitchen counter. who had unsuspectingly purchased one My two other coffee makers still work of the we-don’t-actually-have-a-seat-forwell. It’s the operator who needs help. you tickets to fly to paradise on the day of We just want stuff now. Waiting is so her rehearsal. She was the bride. The star not done anymore. I can march into some of the show. She anticipated a wonderful dealerships, tell them I’m unemployed, evening with friends and family and was, have a mortgage that’s killing me and post instead, pacing in an airport without a college debt up to my eyeballs and there seat, or hope, or any benevolent passenger are car dealers who will let me test drive to offer to be delayed so she could fly. The a beauty and show me their dotted line. bride’s story wasn’t publicized until the Waiting to save money and buying within flight departed. our means, unnecessary.

A wedding? A bride? I think I would My credit card gives me a limit, and have considered a personal delay for that begs me to use all of it. Buy now, buy all passenger. Absolutely worth it. I began of it, buy the whole thing. Christmas is to think that slowing down this holiday coming, buddy. Don’t be surprised when season to be a bit nicer to those around your credit card people tell you they just me sounded appealing. After this election upped your limit and, by the way, here are cycle we’re all due a dose of delay. Let the a few blank checks to make your holiday guy with one item go in front at the check season brighter. There will be items which stand. Try to drive the speed limit and sales folks tell you are available for a limsmile at police officers as you pass them. ited time only.

Find someone who needs what you’re The frenzy is approaching. Black thinking of discarding. Use the stovetop Friday couldn’t wait until the day after instead of the microwave and chat with a Thanksgiving and arrived the evening family member while preparing a meal. before. All bets are off and it’s now or In the 59th Street Bridge Song, either nothing, take-or-be-taken.

Simon or Garfunkel wrote, “Slow down, So in this near frantic frame of mind, you move too fast, you’ve got to make the I approached a distant airport last Sunday morning last.” While I may not feel like on my flight back to the Land of Enchantkicking cobblestones or talking to lampment. Our flight was delayed. The airline posts, it might be a good holiday plan to had texted my man to inform us of three add a little delay into the schedule. possible times we could take off and finalExcept for the coffee. ized on one, an hour or so later than what we purchased. Glad to have extra time with Amazed that her 1996 pocket Webster’s the grandson (and our original set of offdictionary defines groovy, Sue can be spring as well) we arrived in time to strip reached at suehutch@valornet.com.

Holiday home marketing Taking holiday home buyers seriously The Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of REALTORS®

With all the chaos between now and New Year’s, it seems it would be madness to put a home for sale during the winter. Lots of people get transferred, move or just don’t have the time to look for their future new home.

People state that when they look at homes during the holidays, they remember how good they smell and just how beautiful it looks. Their senses go into overdrive and they can hardly wait to purchase a new home and lay down roots, and your home may be just the one.

Most information you read about homebuyers during the holidays is that they tend to be more serious buyers.

People are willing to give their time and perform the due diligence required during this period and are really serious about buying and selling.

Don’t decline showings

It’s a numbers game. The more people you get in the door the better chance of selling your home. It only takes one buyer.

The inventory is high and we have lots of nice homes available. There is always a

down time during the holidays and people fall in love with village and would like to have a place for themselves. It may be part-time or they may decide to move here permanently.

People will come back to where they grew up during the holidays, and if they are thinking of moving back, now is the time they will be looking.

Your REALTOR® will need to make sure the potential buyers are pre-approved and make arrangements so you and your family are not out in the cold and snow for a showing. This can be worked out ahead of time. Be open to working with everyone during this time of year.

When decorating, don’t cover up the selling points of your home such as the fireplace, open windows with views or a beautiful entry door. Make it simple.

This is a wondrous time of the year and many blessings come from the chill of winter. Who knows, this may be the special time to sell your home.

Speak with a REALTOR® today about Buying or Selling your home this holiday season.

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Sports on the Radio

Nov. 28

College basketball Mercer at UNM, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 29

Pro football New Orleans at Atlanta, 6 p.m.

Nov. 30

High school football Ruidoso at Silver, 7 p.m.

Dec. 1

College basketball UNM at Indiana State, 11:30 a.m.

Dec. 2

Pro football Philadelphia at Dallas, 6 p.m.

Dec. 3

Pro football New York GIants at Washington, 6 p.m.

Sports Results

Nov. 20

Boys basketball Roswell 93, Ruidoso 40

Nov. 23

High school football Class 3A state quarterfinal Ruidoso 50, Robertson 0

Nov. 24

High school football Class 1A state championship escalante 48, Capitan 30

Sports Upcoming

Nov. 27

Boys basketball Mescalero at New Mexico Military Institute, 6:30 p.m.

Ruidoso at Hatch, 7 p.m.

Wrestling Navy/Gold scrimmage at Ruidoso High School, 6:30 p.m.

Nov. 29

Boys basketball Carrizozo at Cloudcroft, 7 p.m.

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

Carrizozo at Cloudcroft, 5:30 p.m.

Nov. 30

Football Class 3A state semifinal Ruidoso at Silver, 7 p.m.

Boys basketball Foothill at Mescalero, 5 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn tourney, TBA Girls basketball Goddard at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Corona at Vaughn tourney, TBA Wrestling Ruidoso at El Paso Burgess Invite, TBA

Dec. 1

Boys basketball Ruidoso at Cobre, 4:30 p.m.

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

Corona at Vaughn tourney, TBA Wrestling Ruidoso at El Paso Burgess Invite, TBA

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Boys basketball Cloudcroft at Corona, 7 p.m.

Carrizozo at Vaughn, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball Cloudcroft at Corona, 5 p.m.

Carrizozo at Vaughn, 5:30 p.m.

Dec. 6

Boys basketball Capitan at hondo, 7:30 p.m.

Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA Girls basketball Capitan at hondo, 5:30 p.m.

Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA

Dec. 7

Boys basketball Mescalero at Artesia JV, 5:30 p.m.

Hot Springs at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA Girls basketball Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA

Dec. 8

Boys basketball Ruidoso at Tularosa, 3 p.m.

Capitan at Gateway Christian, 5:30 p.m.

Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA Girls basketball Capitan at Gateway Christian, 3:30 p.m.

West Las Vegas at Ruidoso, 5 p.m.

Carrizozo at steer stampede in Magdalena, TBA

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Warriors brush aside Robertson

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The over-arching theme of Friday’s Class 3A quarterfinal game at W.D. Horton Stadium is that it’s always difficult to beat a team twice in the same season.

Ruidoso may have found the going rough to start its rematch with Robertson, but in the end they brushed the Cardinals aside with a 50-0 score that ended with 5:26 left in the fourth quarter on the state’s mercy rule when running back Devon Carr punched it in from five yards out.

“The kids worked their tails off preparing for this game, and I’m so proud of them for their dedication to the program,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson.

“They have a good running game, but our defensive line did a great job swarming to the ball.”

Ruidoso (10-1) was dominant in every way, but most notably on defense. The Warriors held Robertson (7-5) to just 58 yards in the game, including just 41 yards for a run offense that had been a big part of the Cardinals’ success in their win over Portales in last week’s first round.

The defense also came through with a pair of interception returns for touchdowns – an 80-yard rumble by Parker Johnson in the second quarter and a 35-yarder by Conner McGuire to stat the third frame.

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Ruidoso receiver Ismael LaPaz gains some ground against Robertson during Friday’s Class 3A quarterfinal game at W.D. Horton Stadium.

Warriors 50, Cardinals 0 Robertson 0 0 0 0 – 0 Ruidoso 7 17 20 6 – 50 First Quarter Rui – Parker Johnson 40 pass from Bryce Pompos (Travis Mosher kick), 5:20 Second Quarter Rui – Johnson 80 interception return (Mosher kick), 9:43 Rui – Mosher 39 field goal, 4:32 Rui – ismail LaPaz 70 pass from Pompos (Mosher kick), 1:17 Third Quarter Rui – Conner McGuire 35 interception return (Mosher kick), 10:40 Rui – Johnson 36 run (kick fail), 6:55 Rui – Pompos 20 run (Mosher kick), 3:08 Fourth Quarter Rui – devon Carr 5 run, 5:26 ––– Team statistics Rob Rui First downs. . . . . . . . . . 4 12 Rushes-yards . . . . . . 30-41 24-120 Passing yards. . . . . . . . 17 207 Att-comp-int . . . . . . 7-4-2 11-8-0 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . 58 327 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . . . 6-39 3-32.3 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . . 1-0 0-0 Penalties-yards . . . . . 7-70 6-55 ––– Rushing: Rob – Nathan Archuleta 8-21, dominic Lucero 18-16, Nathan Lesperance 4-4. Rui – Johnson 4-56, Pompos 10-46, Carr 10-18.

Passing: Rob – Lesperance 6-3-2, 12; Lucero 1-1-0, 5. Rui – Pompos 11-8-0, 207.

Receiving: Rob – Archuleta 2-9, Jonah Lopez 1-7, Lucero 1-1. Rui – LaPaz 5-133, Johnson 1-40, Jesse Tercero 1-30, Carr 1-4.

back strong against them,” McGuire said. “We came out and executed what we had to do. It felt good making them have to throw instead of getting more ground yards.”

“Our defense is really rolling right now. Offense wins games, but defense wins championships,” Johnson said. “Our defense has shut out three opponents in a row right now, and when your defense scores twice, that’s when you win.”

Ruidoso started out a bit sluggish against a team that had come close to handing the Warriors only their second loss of the season in October. The Warriors had to punt the ball away on their first possession, and looked to be stalled at the Cardinal 40 on their second.

But quarterback Bryce Pompos connected with Parker Johnson for a 40-yard pass with 5:20 left in the first quarter to start the scoring.

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ball in their hands.

For one half on Saturday, it served them well, as they were tied at 22-all with the once-beaten Escalante Lobos.

But the Lobos were able to figure things out in the second half, and – bolstered by 212 yards rushing from quarterback Reynaldo Atencio – outscored Capitan in the second half to win 48-30 and earn the school’s first-ever blue trophy in football.

“We knew that Reynaldo isn’t our only player all along, although we knew he has the stats behind him,” said Escalante coach Dusty Giles. “But I look at those as team stats. Our offensive line blocked very well, and Cody (Casados) runs so tough. You can’t just try to stop Reynaldo.

He might be our go-to guy, but just stopping him won’t win you the game.”

Casados – the Lobos running back – added 111 yards of his own and scored a pair of touchdowns to help punish the Tiger defense in the second half.

Before that happened, Capitan (8-4) used a ball control offense that got the Tigers into the title game. It was the same strategy that helped them defeat Fort Sumner and Hagerman and propelled them into the playoffs in the first place after an 0-3 start.

“We tried to keep the ball as long as we can, but that’s

Capitan running back Jacob Wilcox, left, outruns Escalante’s Rosendo Avalos for a score in the first half of Saturday’s Class 1A state championship at Capitan.

in which Pompos would have a hand. He also found Ismail LaPaz on a 70-yard strike near the end of the first half, then later scored see wArriors pg. B3

Dream season ends for Capitan

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – The Capitan Tigers had marched through the Class 1A playoffs into Saturday’s championship thanks to a punishing running game that kept the

Lobos 48, Tigers 30 Escalante 8 13 14 12 – 48 Capitan 8 13 0 8 – 30 First Quarter Cap – Jacob Wilcox 3 run (Tory Padilla run), 7:43 Esc – Reynaldo Atencio 59 run (Atencio run), 7:29 Second Quarter Cap – dreamer Whipple 13 run (Padilla run), 10:36 esc – Atencio 41 run (run fail), 7:33 Cap – Wilcox 26 run (run fail), 3:56 esc – Atencio 2 run (Atencio run), :25 Third Quarter esc – Cody Casados 1 run (Atencio run), 5:49 esc – Atencio 22 run (run fail), 1:57 Fourth Quarter esc – Atencio 60 run (run fail), 11:12 esc – Casados 8 run (pass fail), 8:22 Cap – Whipple 10 run (Whipple run), 6:05 ––– Team statistics Esc Cap First downs. . . . . . . . . 14 18 Rushes-yards . . . . . 50-323 46-244 Passing yards. . . . . . . 24 89 Att-comp-int . . . . . .1-3-0 5-2-1 Total yards . . . . . . . . 347 333 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . 2-23.5 0-0 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . .1-0 3-2 Penalties-yards . . . . 3-30 13-121 ––– Rushing: esc – Atencio 22-212, Casados 28-111. Cap – Whipple 16-112, Wilcox 18-85, Tory Padilla 8-28, Ruben Mendoza 3-16, Beau Redding 1-3.

Passing: esc – Atencio 1-3-0, 24. Cap – Mendoza 5-2-1, 89.

Receiving: Esc – Dominic Montano 1-24. Cap – Padilla 1-65, Whipple 1-24.

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November 27, 2012

Warriors can’t maintain against Roswell

By Todd Fuqua Coyotes 93, Warriors 40 Sports Editor Roswell (1-0) todd@ruidosofreepress.com stephen Lucero 2 0-0 4, Michael For almost four minutes into Trujillo 3 0-0 7, Matthew Sedillo 1 their season opener on Nov. 20, 2-2 4, Frank deLaO 0 0-0 0, hiram Mcintyre 1 0-0 2, isreal Bonilla 4 the Roswell Coyote basketball 2-2 11, Cody dross 0 0-0 0, Alex team had its hands full at RuOlesinski 7 1-3 17, John Huckaidoso. bee 0 2-6 2, Connor Olguin 1 0-0 The Coyotes and Warriors 2, Johnail Leonard 2 3-5 7, Cesar Nava 11 3-3 28, Anthony Olguin 3 had traded treys to that point – 3-4 9. Totals 35 16-25 93. the first five buckets came from Ruidoso (0-1) behind the three-point line – and Adam Ramos 5 0-0 15, Avery Carr Ruidoso was holding its own with 0 0-0 0, Jordan Padilla 1 0-0 3, Rylen Vega 0 0-0 0, Danny Portillo the game tied at 11-all with 4:34 2 0-0 4, isaac Gilliland 0 0-0 0, Luis left in the first quarter.

Marquez 1 0-0 3, Justin Platta 0 But the heavily favored Coy0-0 0, Blayne Maldonado 2 3-7 7, otes showed there was little subKeenan Kane 2 0-0 6, Chris Ortega 1 0-0 2. Totals 14 3-7 40. stitute in basketball for defense, Roswell 32 21 22 18 – 93 as Roswell went on a 21-0 run to Ruidoso 13 12 6 9 – 40 close out the quarter and go on to Three-point goals – Ros 7 (Nava a 93-40 victory.

3, Olesinski 2, Bonilla, Trujillo), Rui 9 (Ramos 5, Kane 2, Padilla, “Their aggression caused us Marquez). Fouled out – none. Reto make a lot of mistakes,” said bounds – Ros 35 (Leonard 6), Rui Ruidoso coach Dennis Davis.

21 (Maldonado 4). steals – Ros 13 “We started off fairly well, but I (Bonilla, Olguin 3), Rui 6 (Ramos 4). Blocks – Ros 3 (Olesinski 2), Rui think a lot of that was they (Ro3 (Carr 2). Total fouls – Ros 14, Rui swell) was laying back on us and 17. Turnovers – Ros 11, Rui 18. seeing what we would do. Once they made us uncomfortable, we At least Roswell weren’t successful.” has all its players back.

Cesar Nava poured in 28 points to The Warriors are still lead Roswell, while Alex Olesinski added awaiting the end of their 17 points and a pair of blocks, with Isreal football year before they Bonilla scoring 11 points. get a full compliment on Adam Ramos was the only Warrior in double figures with 15 points – all of them the court.

The game was pretty on three pointers. much over after the first While a 53-point win might indicate quarter, and Anthony a fantastic performance, there were still a Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Olguin put an exclamafew thing that Roswell coach Britt Cooper Ruidoso center Blayne Maldonado (40) and Roswell’s tion point on the game would have liked to been improved.

Alex Olesinski battle for a rebound on Tuesday. with a steal and dunk Partly, that’s because the Coyotes are way than what we’re used to being able to near the end of the first still finding their basketball legs, having do it.” recently integrated players from the football half to put Roswell up 51-25.

The game may have been all Coyotes, That doesn’t mean the Warriors didn’t team that finished its season two weeks ago. but Cooper knows Ruidoso has a talented “We gave up too many threes, but with have their moments.

“We played competitively at times, but team, and won’t likely be playing like this that run and jump defense, you’re going to near the end of the season. miss some of that stuff,” Cooper said. “We once we got a little tired, and once they “They’re a little short-handed, but I (Roswell) got a lot more aggressive, then also turned the ball over too many times. I think they’ll be alright in district,” Cooper we weren’t very successful at all,” Davis don’t mind the turnovers in the context of said of the Warriors. “It was good for us said. “They kind of exploited us, because running the offense, but the careless ones they could make us do things in a different to get that first win, especially against this we have to stop.” team. They shoot the ball real well.”

Carrizozo duo named as all-stars

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Both seniors from this year’s Class B state runner up Carrizozo Lady Grizzlies have been named to the North-South All-Star volleyball team.

Outside hitter Andrea Vigil and middle blocker Victoria Ventura are on the South B/1A squad, to be coached by Tatum coach Mike Majors. The game will be played July 29 at Albuquerque High School.

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Ruidoso, Justin Platta (34), Chris Ortega, left, and Roswell’s Johnail Leonard all go for a rebound, Nov. 20, during both teams’ season opener.

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The University of New Mexico women’s basketball team suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the ninth-ranked Georgia Lady Bulldogs 72-42 on Saturday evening. UGA was led by a pair of Jasmines as Jasmine James (17 points) and Jasmine Hassel (15 points) led the nationally-ranked Lady Bulldogs (7-0).

The Lobos (5-1), off to their best start to a season in over a decade, were led by Caroline Durbin and Sarah Hallasz in scoring. Durbin had 12 points to go along with her nine rebounds and Halasz led UNM in scoring with 14 points.

“You know that’s the difference between a program striving for a final four like they are and what we are trying to build here,” said coach Yvonne Sanchez.

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TIGERS from pg. B1 just what we do,” said Capitan coach Collin Justiss. “We grind it out and get those carries.”

After forcing the Lobos (12-1) to punt the ball on the first possession of the game, Capitan steadily marched down the field with running by Jacob Wilcox, Dreamer Whipple, Ruben Mendoza and Tory Padilla. The 56-yard drive culminated with a threeyard run by Wilcox that put the Tigers up 8-0 after the two-point conversion.

But Atencio and the Lobos wasted no time showing why they were in the championship game, as the quarterback took the ball on Escalante’s first play from scrimmage after the kickoff and rambled 59 yards for a touchdown just 14 seconds later.

“We were feeling pressure to win the school’s first-ever championship, and I think it showed a little early,” Giles said. “But once we got that first series out of the way, we settled down and started playing some ball.”

That tied it up, and the teams traded scores throughout the second quarter, with Atencio popping off two more touchdown runs and Whipple and Wilcox crossing the goal line for the Tigers.

Actually, the game shouldn’t have been tied at the break. With about 30 seconds left in the half, Capitan on their own 40 yard line and having to punt, the snap went through Padilla’s legs.

By the time he caught up with the ball, Lobos were right on top of him. Padilla tried an ill-advised

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Capitan’s Tory Padilla, right, fights off a tackle by Escalante’s Dominic Montano, Saturday, in the Class 1A state championship game at Capitan.

Giles’ strategy made all the differTodd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press ence, as Escalante Capitan quarterback Ruben Mendoza, right, fires a pass to teammate Dreamscored the next er Whipple, Saturday, in the Class 1A state championship game at Capitan. four touchdowns in the second half half – to a degree – things started kick that was blocked, and the to take a 48-22 lead with 8:22 left ball ended up on the Tiger 2-yard to change in the second half when in the game.

Capitan was unable Giles and his coaching staff figline. to get anything going until a 65ured out the Capitan offense and One play later, Atencio got yard pass play from Mendoza to the ball in the endzone and ran for started plugging the holes.

Padilla that put the Tigers at the “What we were doing in the two to tie the game.

Escalante 13 yard line, and Whipfirst half was bring our defensive “We needed some breaks to ple was able to punch it in from end into the c-gap, but they were go our way in the first half, and 10 yards out on fourth down. that was one of them,” Giles said. getting us on the outside.” Giles But that seemed to be all said. “But a simple adjustment “We had him already, but then Capitan had left. freed up two players for us and getting the block set us up to get “These were both good teams we kept them from going outside a quick score and get that thing and they (Escalante) didn’t get again. Also, our middle lineback knotted back up.” into the championship for no started rolling downhill like I While the strategy to keep reason,” Justiss said.

“They made wanted, and that made a big difEscalante’s explosive offense off good adjustments on us. We ference as well.” the field was working in the first

WARRIORS from pg. B1 on a 20-yard rush near the end of the third quarter.

Johnson also had a good night running, including a 36-yard scamper midway through the third in which Pompos faked a handoff to Carr, the Cardinal defense swarmed to him, and Johnson ran through a five-yard-wide hole to score untouched.

Carr ended up with only 18 yards rushing on the night, but was more effective as a decoy to set up big plays for everyone else.

“You set up the pass with the run, and if you come in there with seven or eight players in the box to stop the run, we’re going to throw it on you,” Johnson

said. “That’s the great thing about this team, there’s so many weapons.”

Another key to Ruidoso’s success was turnovers – or rather the lack of them.

The Warriors fumbled the ball away five times in Las Vegas, but had no giveaways on Friday night.

“The first time we played them, it wasn’t our best game,” Johnson said.

“But tonight we didn’t turn the ball over, we executed the offense well.”

With the victory, Ruidoso cruises into the state semifinals and a rematch with another regular season opponent, the Silver Colts.

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Ruidoso Warriors Daniel Marshall (62), Walker Morrow (10) and Dylan Demarest celebrate another tackle for a loss during Friday’s Class 3A quarterfinal against Robertson.

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decision on Oct. 12.

There’s no denying Ruidoso will have its hands full this Friday at 7 p.m., but Johnson feels his team is up to the challenge after seeing how the Warriors performed on Friday.

“We just need to go out there and play with confidence, play like we did tonight with enthusiasm,” Johnson said. “We can give them a heck of a lot better game than what we gave them last time, so we’re really excited to face them

again.”

Notes: About the only downside to Ruidoso’s night was a pair of penalties after each of those scores for excessive celebration…Ruidoso didn’t have a lot of first downs on the night – only 12 – but when you’ve got 11 pass plays for a total of 207 yards and two touchdowns, you don’t really need that many first downs…Ruidoso has outscored their opponents 120-0 in its last three games.

finally started breaking loose near the end, but it was too little, too late.”

By this point, frustration had set in, and the Tigers were getting a few unsportsmanlike penalties which set them further back.

Capitan finished the game with 121 yards in penalties by the time it was all done.

While second place is frustrating, it doesn’t diminish all that the Tigers did just to get to this point.

“If we were to play them again next week, I’d take my squad over anyone,” Justiss said.

“Everybody in that locker room would like to have this win, but they fought to the end, and I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

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New coaches to lead Warrior wrestlers

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso High School wrestling coach Corey Tarman might have liked a little more time to prepare for his new position, but that hasn’t dampened his enthusiasm.

“I think this will be a great season,” Tarman said. “We have some fantastic kids on the team that are willing to work as hard as they can.”

Tarman will be pairing up with former state champion wrestler – and current assistant football coach – Patrick Hodges, at least on an interim basis.

They’re replacing John Pacheco, who was released two weeks ago.

Kief Johnson, activities director at Ruidoso, has said the wrestling position is being advertised, meaning Tarman’s situation isn’t exactly set in stone. But he comes in with some definite goals and expectations.

Tarman is a graduate of Mayfield High School in Las Cruces, and has spent 10 years coaching at all levels in Kansas before moving to Ruidoso two years ago. He’s got experience coach-

ing high school, freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines, which he feels gives him and his team an advantage.

Another advantage is the number of times the Warriors will be hitting the mat before the new year.

Following a Blue and Gold scrimmage tonight at the high school, Ruidoso will head to El Paso this weekend for the twoday Burgess Invite. That’s the first of five tournaments the Warriors will be in for December.

“Practice is great, and they learn a lot,” Tarman said. “But there’s nothing more beneficial for a wrestler than matches. The more matches I can get in, the more prepared they’ll be for district and state.”

The Warriors are coming off a season in which Armando Baca and Mikeal Montoya finished second in their weight classes and Ruidoso as a team finished eighth at the state tournament.

Neither Montoya nor Baca will be back, but Matthew Carr is. He lost both his matches at state in the 195-pound division.

However, he’ll have to wait until the end of the football season, as will a few other wrestlers.

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Ruidoso wrestlers Matthew Carr, left, and Kaylen Chavez work out during last year’s intersquad scrimmage. The pair will be back on the mat for the Warriors this season, although both still have some unfinished business on the football field. we’re getting the ball rolling on that,” Tarman said. “Also, I’ve spoken with some people at USA Wrestling about getting involved with some summer tournaments as well.”

But until the future gets here,

Tarman may not be the official coach at this point, but he does have some ideas of where the program could go in the future.

“I know there was a youth program that was started, and

Tarman has to deal with the here and now – and a season that starts this Friday.

“Right now, I don’t have a single person in the wrestling room that isn’t giving 100 percent,” Tarman said.

Unfinished business for Corona’s girls Five on the floor for Cardinals, and that’s all

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Corona girls basketball team made history last season with an appearance in the Class B state championship. This season, they want to make a little more history.

The Lady Cardinals had a fantastic season, going 20-5 and were unbeaten in District 3B play, but a loss to Elida in the state final left Corona wanting more this year.

“They’re pretty hungry to go back to state. I think they go to sleep at night seeing purple and white,” said Corona coach Nickey Huey, referring to Elida’s colors.

“It was the first thing on their mind on the first day of practice, to get back to The Pit.” Corona does actually play Elida in the regular season this time, part of a Jan. 24-25 road trip that includes a swing through Grady. Adding a pair of games with Cloudcroft, a game at Reserve and the annual home-andaway series with Carrizozo gives the Lady Cardinals a schedule Huey hopes will better prepare the team for the post season this time around.

Plus, Gateway Christian has come into District 3B. “Our district is more competitive with Gateway in there, and Hondo won’t be a gimme situation,” Huey said. “But the harder we have to work in district, the better our team will be.”

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Last season’s Class B state runner up Corona isn’t interested in repeating this picture. They want to hold the blue trophy on the floor of the Pit this time around.

Huey is hoping the team will be competitive by season’s end, but doesn’t expect much in the beginning, when the Lady Cardinals play at the Vaughn tournament starting Friday. There’s been less than a week of practice for a team that is still recovering from a volleyball season in which they lost in the Class B semifinals to . . . Elida.

Corona has only lost two players to graduation from last year’s squad, but they were a pair of very talented players – Amanda Mulkey and Taylor Huey.

As good as those players were, there’s a wealth of talent coming back, including four seniors in sisters Shelley and Kelly Gensler and cousins Allysanne and Christy Huey. Also back are Saige Bell, Corey Egan, Hannah

Gage and Haileigh Erramouspe.

The Lady Cardinals can also add talented eighth-grader Aubrey Brandenberger to a squad that’s ready to get onto the basketball court and show what it can do.

“We are probably favored to win the district again, but you’ve got to get out there and play the games,” said coach Huey. “We’ve also got a lot of things to do to reach our goal of getting to The Pit again.

“Last year, getting there was just a dream. When we talked about it on that first day of practice, the girls just rolled their eyes,” he added. “Now that we’ve been there, it’s a definite goal this year to get there and win. They know what they have to do to get there and hopefully I won’t mess it up for them.”

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Saying the previous boys basketball season at Corona High School was challenging is an understatement.

The Cardinals had only six players all season long, and when center Lane Carter went down with an injury – leaving only five boys on the roster – there were several times they had only four men or less on the court in amassing a 1-21 record.

Corona’s only win was over the Mountainair junior varsity, although they did come close to knocking off District 3B opponent Lake Arthur in the final game of the regular season.

Corona is facing the same situation this year – coach Ronnie Dunsworth has only five players to go at this weekend’s Vaughn Tournament, with a sixth working to become eligible after the Christmas break – but it’s even more challenging now.

“We’re really young and inexperienced now,” Dunsworth said. “There’s only two back from last year, and the rest are pretty much junior high players. But we’ll do our best.”

Cutler Cox and Ethan Johnson are the only ones returning from last season’s squad, and both have a lot of court time. Of course, when you’re one of only six players on the roster, you figure that’s going to happen.

That’s pretty much what will happen this season, and they’ll have to do it without the kind of height inside that Carter – now graduated – provided.

“He was the only height we had, probably the only height we’ll ever have,” Dunsworth joked. “Cutler and Ethan are both about six foot and the tallest players we have. It will be challenging and totally different from last season.”

With so many obstacles to overcome right off the bat, Dunsworth knows he’ll have to keep the goals simple to start.

“I just want us to be competitive and learn the game of basketball,” Dunsworth said. “It’s kind of a trial by fire until the end of the semester, and then we get serious with district after Christmas.

“I’ll have to work on the team chemistry at first. Hustle and good attitude is what we need,” he added. “We’ll just do the best we can with the five we have.”

Carrizozo girls hungry for state berth this season

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com A difficult season with a (sort of) new coach at the helm last year could pave the way for a more successful basketball year for the Carrizozo girls.

The Lady Grizzlies were 8-17 last season under coach George Vega, a man who had led a few of the girls on the hardwood as youth. It’s not like he was a complete unknown to them, but there were enough unknowns to make the season something of a struggle.

That, and the Lady Grizzlies didn’t have a whole lot of players to go around.

Now in his second year leading Carrizozo’s girls on the hardwood, Vega is expecting a different outcome.

“We should have enough off the bench this season if someone gets in trouble,” Vega said. “I think we can make a lot more noise than last year.”

Carrizozo was 2-2 in District 4B, beating Quemado twice in the regular season and once in the district tournament, but Reserve had their number. In the middle of that was a loss to Hondo. They lost twice to the Lady Eagles, and Vega believes

Gallacher, Sarah Ferguson, and Victoria Ventura, although Ventura is still recovering from a broken ankle she suffered in the state volleyball championship match.

She’ll likely be out for a month.

One new face is Kaitlyn Pierson, daughter of new boys basketball coach and Carrizozo Athletic Director Trampus Pierson, who moved in from Hot Springs.

Andrea Vigil that’s why Hondo got to the state tournament, while Carrizozo stayed at home.

This season, Vega believes – nay, expects – his girls to go even further this season.

“They’re a little hungrier this year, especially after the volleyball season,” said Vega, referring to the Lady Grizzlies’ second-place finish to Elida in this year’s Class B state tournament. A number of girls from that team are making the switch to the hardwood. “The program is starting to build, and they’re believing in this.”

Volleyball players that are on the court practicing for their Nov. 29 season opener at Cloudcroft include Andrea Vigil, Shayna

“Having Victoria out will hurt us at first, but we should be OK by the end of the season,” Vega said. “Kaitlyn will be our other wing and we should be able to run it up the floor a little better than last year. We’ll also take those early games more seriously, so if it comes down to a vote to get in the state tournament, we’ll be in better shape.”

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ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR 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.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Hwy 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRDForestry Division.

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, 9 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

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 27 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 28 Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

Pray for Snow Pre-Holiday Party, Better Health Wellness Center, 2500 sudderth drive, Four Seasons Mall downstairs, 4 - 8 p.m. Join us for delicious food and warm winter beverages. Come by and experience the Better Home Better Health Wellness Lounge and Fine Art Gallery. Friends and family are welcome. RSVP by emailing timseay@live.com or calling 575770-0136; www.betterhomebetterhealth.com.

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

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

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 29 Business After Hours, Tanner Tradition, 624 sudderth, 5 - 7 p.m.

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

Christmas in the Park, Schoolhouse Park, Sudderth Dr., next to the tennis courts and Ruidoso Fire Station, 6 - 8 p.m. Tree lighting, pictures with Santa, sleigh rides, caroling, and hot chocolate. Grindstone Stables will be giving sleigh rides.

Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce: 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow.com/festival-of-lights.

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575-378-4142.

Annual Fall American Photography Competition & Exhibition, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through March 17, 2013. The Hubbard Museum of the American West and the Photographic Society of Lincoln County are proud to present the 21st Annual Fall American Photography Competition and Exhibition.

The Hubbard Museum will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. 575-3784142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

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

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such

Karaoke with DJ Pete Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., every Thursday, evening. Allyou-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public Mark Remington performs at the swiss Chalet inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

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

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

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 30 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 Resort & Casino, 5 - 10 p.m.

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

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

Walk Through Bethlehem at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, hwy 48 N, Capitan, 6 - 8 p.m.

This is a wonderful walk through time. See a different look at Bethlehem in Jesus time. There will be people dressed in costume as well as artisans showing their work and a nativity scene. Make your reservation early. 575-3368032; www.wtbnm.org. Free.

Reservations encouraged.

Mark Remington performs at the swiss Chalet inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Tradd Tidwell. 575-2572273.

as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air and Kiddie Bounce House.

Blue Lotus Healing Arts Yoga Center – Fun that’s good for you and the family.

Daily mind-body activities ranging from meditation and relaxation classes to athletic, energizing classes and Hot Yoga are scheduled throughout the day at the Yoga Center.

Classes are available for all levels from beginner to advanced. Located at 2810 Sudderth Suite 207, above Schlotzsky’s. Drop-in or purchase a package of classes with tuition ranging from $13 per class for drop-in to $108 for 20 classes in one month. For more information, go to www.ruidosodayspa.com or call 575 202-8010 or 802-3013.

Christmas tree permits available through Dec. 21. The Lincoln National Forest has Christmas tree permits available for $5 each, one per household, at the Lincoln National Forest Ranger Stations in Carlsbad, Cloudcroft, and Ruidoso or the Supervisor’s of�ice in Alamogordo. For more info: Smokey Bear Ranger District of�ice at 575-257-4095 or Sacramento Ranger District of�ice at 575682-2551; www.fs.usda.gov/detail/lincoln/ home/?cid=stelprdb5336243.

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

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

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

Kenny Rogers, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Carrizo Canyon Rd., 8 - 10 p.m. Kenny Rogers has been most successful with country audiences, yet he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topped the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. He was voted the “Favorite Singer of All-Time” in a 1986 joint poll by readers of USA Today and People. He has received numerous awards from the AMAs, Grammys, ACMs and CMAs, as well as a lifetime achievement award for a career spanning six decades. 575-464-7777; www. innofthemountaingods.com.

Tickets start at $25.

Suzi Weber & the Mixx – Local Favorites/Country and classic rock, Club 49 at inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

SATURDAY DECEMBER 1 Annual Holiday Bazaar, Capitan Library, 101 e. 2nd st., 8 a.m.

- 2 p.m. 575-354-3035.

Steve Waldorf performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 12 - 3 p.m.

Walk Through Bethlehem at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, hwy 48 N, Capitan, 2 p.m. This is a wonderful walk through time.

See a different look at Bethlehem in Jesus time. There will be

people dressed in costume as well as artisans showing their work and a nativity scene. Make your reservation early. 575-3368032; www.wtbnm.org. Free.

Reservations encouraged.

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

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

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

Parade of Lights, throughout Midtown, beginning at Mechem and Sudderth and continuing to the Chamber of Commerce, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Steve Stucker will be the Parade Marshal. Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Parade brings

• 11-27 thru 12-3 friends and family together for an evening of twinkling lights and togetherness in the winter wonderland of Ruidoso. 575257-7395; www.ruidosonow. com/festival-of-lights.

Mark Remington performs at the swiss Chalet inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Luke West, Cree Meadows Country Club, 301 Country Club Dr., 6 - 9 p.m. Join us for this performance of our NM-OATH Performing Arts initiative with Luke West featuring Tyler Jones & New 22, in this beautiful setting.

575-937-0294; www.nm-oath. org. Tickets are $10 or $15 for reserved seats.

Santa, Cider and Song Celebration, The Old Mill, 649 sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 8 p.m. Following the Parade of Lights, join us at the Old Mill for Santa, cider and song featuring the eNMu Community Choir. Bring the whole family for an old-fashioned Christmas experience. Free.

Larry Marshak’s Tribute to The Platters, Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 7 - 9 p.m. Prepare for an evening of classic rock and roll, with more than twenty of America’s greatest hit songs that gave birth to rock and roll. Producer Larry Marshak’s tribute to the Platters pays homage to the original group and their one-of-a-kind lead singer, Tony Williams. The performance includes such great songs as “Great Pretender,” “My Prayer,” “Only You,” “Twilight Time” and “Unchained Melody.” Pre-performance buffet at 5 p.m. 575-3364800; www.spencertheater.com.

Buffet is $20; performance is $66 & $69.

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

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Coun-

try Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

Vince Neil at IMG, 8 p.m. Former Motley Crüe front man Vince Neil is as well known for his hard rocking early work as for his solo projects. Neil is currently on tour throughout the U.S. Tickets start at $25. 464-7777; innofthemountaingods.com.

Suzi Weber & the Mixx – Local Favorites/Country and classic rock, Club 49 at inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 Altrusa 2nd Annual Christmas Home Tour, Alto, 2 - 5 p.m.

This is the annual Christmas Home Tour for Altrusa International. There will be a door prize drawing and refreshments. The homes on the Tour are: 146 deer Valley Dr.; 1303 High Mesa; 1353 High Mesa; 1289 High Mesa; 130 Bobby Jones Lane, Outlaw Court.

All proceeds go to support numerous Lincoln County charities, programs and organizations.

258-5689; www.altrusaruidoso. com. Tickets are $20.

Walk Through Bethlehem at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, hwy 48 N, Capitan, 6 - 8 p.m.

This is a wonderful walk through time. See a different look at Bethlehem in Jesus time. There will be people dressed in costume as well as artisans showing their work and a nativity scene. Make your reservation early. 575-3368032; www.wtbnm.org. Free.

Reservations encouraged.

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

MONDAY DECEMBER 3 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets JR is an 8 month old Catahoula mix who loves other dogs. He is kennel trained and is very well behaved. JR would love to find a home with lots of room to run and play.

Flip is a very friendly boy about 5 months old. He plays very well with other cats and is very social with everyone he meets.

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

Website: adoptnmpet.com.

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By Corey Bard

The World’s Most Dangerous Food Scam… Exposed. I watched the movie “Genetic Roulette” last weekend. It attacks Monsanto and genetically engineered foods, interviews farmers whose animals are sick and families whose children are sick, and blames the widespread increase in food allergies and all kinds of health problems on the large food companies experimenting with what we eat.

Every day we have a choice of what we put in our mouth and what makes up our diet. Jeffrey Smith, author of ‘Seeds of Deception’ put together the movie based on his bestselling book on GMO’s. He promotes non-GMO choices in your daily diet.

Gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, inflammatory diseases, infertility, are some of the problems implicated in humans, pets, livestock, and lab animals that eat genetically modified soybeans and corn. Imagine a rat in a barn that chooses not to eat genetically modified corn and prefers and knows to eat non-GMO corn. It really happens.

Monsanto’s tactics to spread genetically modified food is well documented.

The FDA and USDA both have supported Monsanto and ignored all evidence of the health risks. Watch the film. Change your diet. Protect your family and begin a consumer driven change to get these multinational producers and the retail distributors to quit supplying the world with bad food.

If people choose not to eat genetically modified food and it becomes unprofitable to produce and sell the food, the companies will change. It is driven entirely by profit motives and greed. We need to reclaim our health and food systems. Many people

making the switch to organics and nonGMO’s are seeing improvements in health.

I have shown a number of films in the libraries where I have worked. “Food, Inc.,” “Fresh,” “Corn King,” “Fast Food Nation” and “Genetic Roulette” are equally alarming. No one forces us to drive through at McDonalds and many like that no matter where you are in America, you can count on the same hamburger, fries and coke and the degree of safety eating there. America made McDonald’s one of the most profitable and recognized companies. As a business model it is a success story. Can we call a billion dollar company that provides so many jobs in so many cities irresponsible for promoting a diet that if routinely eaten will lead to obesity, diabetes, hard disease, cancer and stroke? People have a choice about whether to go to the drive through.

McDonald’s through public pressure does offer salads. I have been told McDonalds does not make most of its money on food anymore. The real estate where its restaurants are located generates most of their revenue. They have to continue to operate the restaurants, flood the television with commercials to maintain the value of their property.

I have eaten my share of Egg McMuffins and chocolate shakes. I am no closer to being vegan than the average American and do not care that the chocolate shake contains no milk. ‘Genetic Roulette’ would argue I am safer not ingesting milk because of the diet dairy cows are fed. The nation that consumes the largest amount of milk in the world because of a calcium myth still has the largest numbers of women suffering osteoporosis. The protein myth also continues to be spread that you cannot get enough protein from a vegetarian diet. This is ridiculous if you pay attention to what you eat. Everyone’s bodies are different and more and more we have to figure out what will work to keep us healthy.

RMS BOARD briefs Guillette Foundation presentation and memorandum of understanding

Russ Guillette gave a brief overview of a program he would like to put in place in the Ruidoso schools whereas juniors and seniors would be used to mentor and tutor 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who have low student scores. The high school students would intern in classrooms at WME. Kerry Gladden suggested that the board revise BDG-School Attorney with clarifying language indicating that information between the board president and the attorney be required to be shared with all of the board members. President Marshall agreed that they need to relook at this policy for the December meeting.

Board Driven Survey

Mrs. Marshall suggested that the RMS board should change or add a few questions to last year’s survey regarding the new superintendent hire. Marshall requested input

by Nov. 26.

Ski days

Mrs. White indicated that several people have come to her wondering if it would be prudent to go back to the Wednesday ski days since Wednesday is now an early release day.

She asked Kief Johnson to check with the ski area to see if they have a preference. Member Gladden suggested that Ms. White and Mr.

Johnson might also visit with the participating ski shops for their input. She indicated that if we do go back to Wednesdays, it might be wise to consider it for next year and not mess with this year’s calendar. With fire damage earlier this year, it is uncertain how the ski area might be dealing with the program during this school year.

Enrollment update

Patty White presented the current 60-day enrollment report as well as the 2011/12 60-day enrollment. RHS is down 19 students from last year at this time.

White Mountain Elementary

Jason Edmister gave a Power Point presentation on the new report card training which aligns better with student performance and is more standards based. This will let parents know where their students need to focus.

Gum in the road Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick

Crossing the street in Midtown the other day – on my way to have a pub lunch with my good friend Steve – I accidently stepped on a previously chewed piece of Bubblicious that some ignorant slob had spit out in the middle of the road.

“Oh... Puma Punku!”

I shouted with disgust, as I looked down at the sticky pink glob that had adhered to the bottom of my cowboy boot like a barnacle.

“What’s the matter?”

Pacheco replaced, files suit in court

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com With less than a week to go before the beginning of the wrestling season, Ruidoso head coach John Pacheco was informed by school administration that his services wouldn’t be needed.

To say the least, it was a surprise to Pacheco, who had served as a contract coach last season after coming to town from Houston, where he had coached at the 5A level for 10 years.

It was such a surprise that – after being replaced and seeing the middle school and youth programs cut – he decided to sue the school district in District Court.

“I wanted them to know they can’t do that,” said Pacheco, whose suit was filed in court last Monday. “I had already been performing my duties in the offseason, and for them to let go of me like that is just wrong.”

The complaint, filed by Robert Beauvais on Nov. 15, invokes the state’s Whistleblower Protection Act, claiming Pacheco was removed after questioning money spent to feed the Ruidoso High School football team at the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

“Pacheco was told to go to the District Human Resources office and sign his 2012-13 contract and was given a purchase order to take a mandatory physical, scheduled for Nov. 8, 2012,” states the complaint. “Pacheco learned later on the same date his immediate supervisor, Athletic Coordinator Kief Johnson had taken the entire Ruidoso school football team to the Inn of the Mountain Gods for a pre-game meal costing an estimated $4,000.”

The complaint further states that Pacheco confronted Johnson – also the head football coach – the following day and “asked him how he could use school money for a non-school function, when there was no money available in the athletic department budget for equipment for the middle school wrestling program.”

Johnson responded it was “none of Pacheco’s business and he (Pacheco) should raise the money necessary through a fundraiser.”

It was three days later that Pacheco received a letter from acting school superintendent Patty White, stating the wrestling program was “going in a different direction, and Pacheco’s services were no

Steve asked as we reached the safety of the sidewalk.

“Did you twist your ankle, or something?”

“No,” It told him. “I stepped on a stupid piece of gum – look!”

“Oh, well, that’s better than gettin’ a rock in your shoe,” he stated like it was a scientific fact.

“How do you figure?”

I asked.

“Because you can’t rechew a rock in your shoe,” he explained.

I laughed so hard that I snorted, which only made the situation more hilarious.

Saturday, Dec. 1 Annual Holiday Bazaar

This event is one of the big fund raisers for the library. It is looked forward to each year by the community and has established a following of shoppers that come from miles around. Come early for the best selection of unique, one of a kind hand crafted items. The doors open at 8 a.m. Also, there will be a selection of See’s Candy and large variety of baked goods.

Saturday, Dec. 15 Annual Cowboy Santa Parade

Santa will be arriving in Capitan at 12:30 p.m. This jolly old guy will be transported by horse and carriage to the

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“What?.. . Did you learn that in college?” I asked in awe of his simpleminded genius.

He said, “It’s just one of those things you learn the hard way.”

longer needed.”

The complaint later requests the court to “find a violation of state law and a retaliatory discharge from employment promised by the public policy of New Mexico, award statutory damages, attorney fees, pre-judgment and post-judgment interest and for such other and further relief.”

Pacheco stated he had almost 40 kids in the wrestling program, including students in the middle school and several in a youth program he had started to build from the ground up.

The wrestling room at the high school had also been remodeled to the tune of $20,000, money which Pacheco said he had worked hard to raise, and also served as host to a college team from Oklahoma City for high mountain training – much like the University of New Mexico hosts its annual fall camp at White Mountain Athletic Complex.

“I had already made the schedule, I’d been fundraising, and we started the season in two weeks,” Pacheco said. “And that’s when they told me they wanted to go in a different direction? They decided to axe it all and told me the middle school program didn’t have any money.”

Johnson couldn’t comment specifically on the case – citing staff confidentiality rules – but did say the situation wasn’t unusual.

“These things happen, and sometimes there’s some turnover in coaching,” Johnson said. “We’re now advertising for the position, and we have a few candidates out there, and the program will keep going.

We’ve got a lot of young men and women out for wrestling, and they’re excited about the upcoming season.”

Until a permanent coach is found, Johnson said the program will be led by Patrick Hodges – a former state champion wrestler who is also assisting the 10-1 football team – and Corey Tarman.

Despite Johnson’s comment, Pacheco thinks the program will now be in chaos because of the timing of his removal.

“If I did something wrong, then tell me. Don’t just tell me they want to go in a different direction, Pacheco said. “It’s a real shame, because we were giving a lot of kids a place to grow that they won’t have now. I felt we were going in the right direction, and the kids had come miles thanks to the offseason work we did.”

Happenings at Capitan Public Library

Ruidoso High School ‘Rid Your Meds’ campaign

Pauline Staski presented the board and audience on the very real problem of prescription drug use in both the schools and the country. Children are obtaining prescription drugs as well as alcohol from the family home and the homes of friends and family. It is the adults in household’s responsibility to rid cabinets of left over medications before they get into the hands of others.

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library where he will hand out gift bags to the children. This year a $100 award will be given to the best entry in the parade.

The annual Cowboy Santa Parade is a non-motorized event especially suited to horse-drawn vehicles, horseback and walking or marching participants. Nonmotorized bicycles are welcome.

No cars, trucks, ATVs, 4-wheelers, or motorcycles, please. Children 18 and under on bicycles are required by law to wear a helmet. Adult supervision is required for all children 7 years old or under, from start to finish on the parade route. The parade will start at the West end of town and proceed East on Smokey Bear Blvd., turning right on Lincoln, and ending at the Library. The theme is Christmas.

For your entertainment following the parade, Cindy Foglesong and students will be performing at the library. Cookies and cider will be served. Please consider joining in this event - lets make this Christmas parade one to remember! Entry forms are available at the library.

Every 1st Saturday $5 a bag book sale

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Yin/Yang and the young athlete – A letter to a young swimmer Continued from Nov. 20

By Sarah Crewe USAT Level 1 Coach, USAS Level 2 Coach, RPM, Body Flow, Yoga Fit Certified sarah.crewe@gmail.com Whilst mulling over our swimmer’s thoughts of quitting, I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself, get off my duff, lead by example, and get back in the pool to fix my stroke.

This sport is not like homework: You can’t cheat by asking your mom or sister to do it for you. Only the swimmer (or any athlete for that matter) can fix their technique issue.

The coach is a guide, albeit an important instructor, but the coach cannot make an athlete want to change. That desire to improve, to get better, to create perfection, is within. The athlete’s brain, their inner being, needs to want to change. The desire to change is what makes the difference between success or failure, growth or decay, perfection or mediocrity. Winners work on their weaknesses, and build them into strengths.

When kids are young, their sport is chosen by their parent(s). They do well to please their parent, and they do

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improvements come only after hundreds or thousands of hours of work, where improvements are measured in nanoseconds – you need an inner mental strength that cannot be taught.

Athletes are thinkers. Swimmers talk in math; we count our strokes, our lengths, our breaths. We think about our catch, our recovery, our body position, and while doing that we go nowhere. We go up and down a lane hundreds of times a day looking at the same scenery – and either consciously or not, we want to improve, to learn, to overcome pain, to know what is feels like to succeed. When you improve – in anything-- it is special. This special skill, feel, mental strength, and the ensuing confidence, is yours for life.

It is something no one can steal, and no one can give. It is what you are all about. So, to quit or not to quit: The choice is yours – and yours alone.

Sarah Crewe has completed her coursework and is in the process of taking her exams for certification as a USAT Youth and Junior Coach

Still serving, advocacy for veteran’s rights, care and honor

By Doug Sabo U.S. Army, retired The Nov. 9 ceremony in Mescalero, to render a long overdue honor to a member of the Mescalero Apache community, Sgt. Theodore Harvey, is just one example of the continued service by Veteran Service Officers and Veterans organizations here in Lincoln County.

As a result of two Veterans groups in Lincoln County, Mr. Harvey was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart for his heroic actions in Vietnam, more than 40 years ago. Administrative bureaucracy had lost the awards for Mr. Harvey, who left the Army before receiving his medals. The oversight was discovered by American Legion Post #79 Commander, Harold Oakes, who asked a service officer to look into the matter, resulting in the awards ceremony Friday. Other actions have included; taking former service members to medical appointments in Alamogordo, Albuquerque or El Paso, helping veterans apply for and receive entitled benefits for service connected disabilities and injuries, doing research, writing letters and insuring proper Veterans Affairs forms and documentation are included in the mountains of paperwork it takes to successfully file a veterans claim.

The Lincoln County service officers for those veterans’ organizations are Jerry Ligon, a Marine Corps Veteran, who was wounded three times in Vietnam; and Doug Sabo, a retired Army First Sergeant. Both are disabled veterans and members of the American Legion Post # 79, (Ruidoso) and The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1062, (Lincoln County) who supported and coordinated the efforts for Mr. Harvey.

The service officers have accomplished other successful efforts on behalf of local veterans, but few have been as rewarding as Mr. Harvey’s. In some cases, veterans have received compensation, pensions and medical benefits or vocational training for service connected injuries. In other cases, veterans have been helped with day to day things such as motorized wheel chairs, aiding veterans harmed

Low-cost spay/neuter program The Humane Society of Lincoln County would like to remind the public that they are currently taking applications for a low cost spay or neuter program for dogs. Contact Susan at 575-3788656. The program requires a minimal co-pay and the animals must be current on vaccinations to participate. There are low-cost vaccination clinics in Lincoln County every month available to the public.

The free roaming cat program is still ongoing.

More than 700 cats have been spayed or neutered since the program began well over a year ago.

If you have feral cats that you would like to get spayed or neutered and you are willing to care for them on your property, call Betty at

well to please their coach. But as they grow, they quit or change sports, and find a sport because they like it. They may not know how to verbalize why they like it, but inside they love what it does for them physically and mentally. It satisfies the Yin and Yang within.

To the swimmer or athlete who wants to quit: Why? Why are you doing your sport in the first place? The reason is yours, but I would guess that your sport is a reflection of who you are, your deepest character. It is the embodiment of your strength and perseverance. It is how you express yourself. It is where you belong. But without the desire to improve – in anything – what are you all about? If you don’t know how to push your limits, work hard and test them, how do you know what they are?

Swimming takes brains, brawn, and finesse. It takes aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. It takes patience. It takes conquering long hours of boredom, black lines, and bromine.

It takes pushing yourself through pain and getting yourself to the next level of fitness. We live in a world of instant gratification. But to be a good or great athlete in any sport – where

575-808-9525. If you have questions about any of the programs the Humane Society offers, contact Abel, our shelter manager at 575-2579841.

The Humane Society would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers who spend numerous hours at the shelter every week, giving the animals the love and attention they deserve. The volunteers are always there, rain or shine to take dogs for a walk, or to spend time caring for the cats.

Also thank you to the foster families who step up when they are called, whenever the shelter needs help with an orphaned litter of puppies or kittens, or just a dog or cat that needs extra love and attention.

by the Little Bear Fire, and letters to assist in administrative matters. Family members of departed service members are also assisted in receiving benefits earned by the veteran, as was the case with Allison Kinzhuma’s family, who were presented with an American Flag and honored at the Nov. 9 ceremony, along with Mr. Harvey.

Service officers are elected by the Veterans Organization to the unpaid position by members and often spend 10-15 hours a week dedicated to veteran’s issues. Ligon is currently monitoring and advising on approximately 20 active veteran’s cases and travels to Albuquerque weekly to assist in filing claims and visiting veterans at the VA hospital there; while Sabo is pursuing a Social Services degree at NMSU/ Alamogordo and working cases for several local veterans or family members in need of assistance. Both feel the service to our veterans is priority one, and a very rewarding job to have. They also have access to other government agencies and individuals such as Congressman Steve Pearce’s office and Alan Martinez, New Mexico’s Deputy Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs, which help in cases beyond the service officer’s scope. Together with Harold Oakes, the Legion Post Commander, the three are always ready to assist our Veterans and their families in Lincoln County.

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Christmas in Lincoln County: Walk through Bethlehem and Gateway Church of Christ

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com To usher in the Christmas season, churches across the county will gather together to offer Walk through Bethlehem to the community. With a new location this year, WTB will be the biggest ever with new venues and areas.

WTB is just one of many opportunities county churches will offer during the cherished Christmas season. For the next three editions Ruidoso Free Press will feature several events area churches are offering as they celebrate the holidays.

Because parts of Bonita Park Nazarene Camp were decimated in the Little Bear Fire, a new location was selected for WTB. Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Capitan will host WTB the first two weekends of December. “It’s a wonderful way to begin the holiday season. We’ve had people thank us for reminding them of the true meaning of Christmas,” said Rick Hutchison, Angus Church pastor.

Hutchison brought the dream to Lincoln County more than eight years ago of an interactive journey through a replica of

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Cast members in historical costume bring a sense of authenticity to the annual Walk through Bethlehem performances. the town where Jesus was born. With a cast of more than 100 nightly, it’s a large undertaking. The first year Angus was alone in presenting WTB to the community. Now more than 12 churches participate nightly in an ecumenical Christmas gift to guests.

This is WTB’s eighth year.

“It takes about an hour to go through.

Guests are put into groups with a tour guide and have the opportunity to interact with shopkeepers, blacksmiths, shepherds and experience the bustle of Bethlehem as it could have been the night Jesus was born,” said Hutchison.

With live animals, Roman soldiers, samples from shopkeepers, and a tax collector to face, it’s an interesting and well attended county event. Their largest year hosted 3,200 guests in two weekends.

Dates for WTB 2012 are Nov. 30, Dec. 1 and 2, and Dec. 7, 8 and 9. Reservations are highly recommended and can be continued on next page

Thought for the week...

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Musical Theatre at Shepherd of the Hills

The next Musical Theatre at the Church will be “Sunday in the Park with George,” starring Mandy Patinkin and Bernadette Peters, shown on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. The Stephen Sondheim musical was inspired by the painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat. A com-

Oh! What have I done to my body? Thanksgiving is supposed to be one day of giving thanks to God for all His blessings. But I didn’t have to eat all His blessings in one day. Nor did I have to enjoy all His blessings in a long weekend. Seven families, 28 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren. Add in aunts, uncles, in-laws, and a few outlaws and we had 89 folks attending our family reunion at Riverbend Retreat Center just outside Glen Rose, Texas.

Alice and I look forward to this once-a-year extravaganza in family, food, football, fellowship and, most of all, faith. But there were some bumps along the road.

Conducting the funeral service for our dear friend, Lil Steele, our sixth daughter’s mother-in-law. And we celebrated the 20th anniversary of Walnut Ridge Baptist Church with Pastor Randy Weeaks. Putting the finishing touches on the book that I am writing. And I preached in Georgetown Baptist Church in Pottsboro, Texas, where my son-in-law, Bobby Hancock, is pastor. I was able to see my granddaughter, Emily Slagle, play a basketball game and she was high scorer.

I didn’t know that so much could be crammed into three weeks. I still have a dental appointment to get a tooth pulled and a bridge put in place. I asked my dentist to put in a one-way bridge. A podiatrist gave me a build up for my bad right foot. Well, he didn’t give it to me, but I hope it straightens up my walk.

But the most important family thing was getting to be with all the family. There were four great grandchildren that I hadn’t seen… Scott, Rufus, Samantha and Kata.

They put a smile on my face and joy in my heart.

Family reunions give us a sense of the legacy that we will leave behind when we are gone. And sometimes, we are made aware of troubles that our descendant families are facing. One niece has an adopted son who at 17 will be on trial and possibly face time in prison for a crime. A grand daughter and her husband are having severe marital problems. There are times to celebrate and give thanks and times to grieve and pray. Two granddaughters are having troubled pregnancies and face difficult childbirth.

But, with God, we have help for today and hope for tomorrow.

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

257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 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.

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

Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church

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127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, Minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www. eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 3540255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 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.

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Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 648-2846 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the AndersonFreeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 2572220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church; Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 4378916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937-4487 SPANISH SERVICES Iglesia del Nazareno Angus Church, 12 mi north of Ruidoso on Hwy 48. Marcho Sanchez, Pastor. 336-8032 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 Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345. 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* -

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575.937.2849 Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church; Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real!

Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www. thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church; 40 Hwy 70W, 257-

6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer.

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Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel; Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264. Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Afliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413

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November 27, 2012

Obituary

Givers and takers “The greatest deprivation anyone can suffer is to have no chance of looking after himself and making a livelihood.”

— E. F. Schumacher (1911-1977)

Modean Stone, 7/21/27 - 11/21/12

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 26, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Modean Stone, age 85, of Roswell who passed away on Nov. 21. Interment followed at South Park Cemetery.

Modean was born on July 21, 1927 in Lohn, Texas to R.L. and G.M. Roberts. They have both preceded her in death.

She married Preston Stone on Dec. 24, 1943 in Kerrville, Texas.

He has preceded her in death.

She has been preceded in death by her parents: Robert Butler and Grace Roberts Butler; sister, Roberta Robinett and brother, Robert Butler Jr. She is survived by her sons, Preston

Stone Jr., and his wife Willa of Capitan; daughter, Gail Brinson and husband Kenneth; brother, Frank Butler of Kerrville, Texas; sisters, Collene Baker of San Angelo, Texas, Rachel Calentine of Prosper, Texas, Catharine Butler of El Paso, Texas., Lila Crow and husband Wayne of El Paso, Ruthie Staley and husband Richard of El Paso; grandchildren, Troy Stone and wife Kimberly and Tracy Stone; great-grandchildren, Eleck Stone and Bryce Stone.

Friends may pay respects online at www. lagronefuneralchapels.com Arrangements were under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

WALK ThROuGh BeThLeheM, from pg. B8 made online: wtbnm.org. Phone Angus Church at 575 336-8032 for more information. WTB is free of charge, ADA compliant and fun for all ages. Gates open from 6 to 8 p.m. nightly with a matinee performance Dec. 1 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Gateway Church of Christ’s teens are planning their Christmas Gift Service Project Dec. 16 beginning at 4 p.m. Ding Dong Ditch is an annual event for the youth group. Collecting toys and gifts for families in need, the teens wrap gifts, add food items and deliver the boxes secretly. “The families we’ll assist have already been

selected and we’re glad to be able to help them during the Christmas season,” said John Duncan, preaching pastor at Gateway. The youth will end the evening visiting homes and singing carols.

Gateway also offers a Christmas Eve candlelight service Dec. 24 at 5 p.m. The children’s Bible class members are preparing a program which will be performed during the service. “Emmanuel” written by church member Rebecca Judd, will feature children age 2 through teens. For more information, phone the church at 575-257-4381.

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death and slowly sinks into the wet, muddy swamp. As a result, there is no evidence that the tractor had ever been there at all.

Therefore, the swamp remains a swamp and waits for the next One sunny day, tractor to come along a brand-new tractor and save him from rolled off the assembly himself. line and took a drive Some people James D. Martin in the forest where the are natural ‘tractors’ swamp lived. “Good (givers) and they are sometimes morning,” he says to the swamp, attracted to those who are ‘swamps’ “Isn’t this a wonderful day!” (takers). In order to change the “Hmph,” replies the swamp, “What’s so good about it? Here I am ending of this story to a happy one, both the ‘swamps’ and the ‘tractors’ stuck in this dark forest where the of this world need to learn to take sun never shines and I’m tired of care of themselves. The ‘swamps’ being an old mushy swamp.” of this world need to learn to do for “I wish I could help you,” says the concerned tractor. “Is there any- themselves and the ‘tractors’ need to learn to let the ‘swamps’ help thing I can do?” themselves.

The swamp thought about it Psychologically by giving so and said, “Well, if you really want much, the giver puts the taker in a to help, I suppose you could shovel ‘one-down’ position, a victim role, some dirt into me and then I would and victims tend to resent and hate dry up and stop being a swamp.” their so-called saviors. While it is The enthusiastic tractor then easy to perceive the destructiveness began to shovel dirt into the swamp. of the takers, there is also destrucAfter several hours the swamp tiveness in too much giving. began to grumble, “I don’t think you’re shoveling fast enough to make a difference.”

“Okay,” said the weary tractor, “I’ll shovel even faster.”

Time goes on and the tractor shovels dirt while the swamp sleeps, grumbles and complains about his poor effort and lack of real caring.

The tractor literally works himself to

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

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

120 LEGAL NOTICES TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., a New Mexico corporation, Plaintiff, vs.

DALLAS DRAPER and ROBYN DRAPER, husband and wife, and TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPT., STATE OF NEW MEXICO, Defendants.

CV 2012-00262 Div. III NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico on October 31, 2012 in civil cause number CV 2012-00262, the undersigned will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico on the 21st day of December, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., all rights of the Defendants to the following described real and personal property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico; Lot 96, DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, Unit 4, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on November 12, 1968 in Tube No. 328; (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”).

Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the lien on the Property and that the amounts to be realized at said sale from the Property, with interest calculated to date of sale, are as follows: Amount of Plaintiff ’s Judgment......................$2,959.61 Interest to date of Sale .......$34.46 Court Costs: ......................$553.75 Attorney Fees ................$2,329.15 In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of publication of this Notice, and the Special Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.

The terms of this sale are that the purchaser must pay cash at the time the Property is struck off to him, except that the Plaintiff may bid all or any part of its judgment, plus interest without paying cash.

Witness my hand this 2nd day of November, 2012. /s/ Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller Special Master VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Governing Body of the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico will hold a public hearing in conjunction with the regularly scheduled meeting on December 11, 2012, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building of the Village of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

The public hearing is concerning the approval of a Transfer of Ownership

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Only looking for the best! Please apply if you demonstrate great character, loyalty, maturity, experience, positivity and the ability to work quickly under pressure. This is NOT AN EASY BUSINESS! If you do not do well with policy and procedures, or you do not take well to constructive criticisms, this is not the job for you. The following positions could be available: Cook, Baker, Server, Manager and Hostess. I am seeking full time employees who wish to avoid hopping from job to job. Great dividends can be had for GREAT employees. The pay is very competitive and the hours are unbeatable.

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

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED

The name of the applicant is Valda Fletcher, whose address is 2823 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, to be used at the business known as The Ranchers, located at 2823 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345.

Comments or inquiries should be directed to the Village Clerk, Irma Devine, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345, (575) 258-4343, Ext. 1002 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO BY: /S/ Irma Devine, CMC Municipal Clerk ALTO LAKES SPECIAL ZONING DISTRICT - NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: Notice is hereby given that the Alto Lakes Special Zoning District will hold a public hearing on December 6, 2012, during its regular meeting which begins at 9:00am in the Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club Clubhouse to hear public testimony and vote on the application of Anderson for the granting of a Variance applicable to the property located at DPW, Unit 6, Lot/Tract 168A commonly known as 103 Porcupine Ct. Alto, NM.

130 EMPLOYMENT DENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES-Ruidoso, NM. Seeking qualified an experienced Dental Assistants. Radiology Certified helpful.

We WILL train the right person. Must have vast computer experience/ knowledge and like working with children. Please fax resume to, Attn: Laura 575-257-0249.

DENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES-Ruiodoso, NM. Seeking qualified and experienced front office Medical Administrator. Must have experience working in a medical office, computer literate and like working with children. Please fax resume to, Attn: Laura 575-257-0249.

SWISS CHALET BAR AND GRILL is currently looking for bartender, cook, and dishwasher. Apply in person

GREAT WALL OF CHINA Restaurant is accepting Applications for host/ hostess. Please apply in person at 2913 Sudderth Drive.

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145 WORK WANTED GENERAL HANDYMAN for hire.

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225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM PARK MODEL UNIT. Centrally located. $525/ $350. References and lease required. 575-2570872.

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED 3/2 HOUSE in Upper Canyon with new upgrades. Must See! 575-9737777

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED 4/2 $1500 plus utilities. 2/1 $800 plus utilities. 575-430-7009.

250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE STEAL MY 20 ACRES near Ruidoso, $29,900. Municipal water, maintained roads and electric. Won’t last at this price! Call NMRS 866-9062857

260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FURN / UNFURN 1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS for rent. 575-258-3111.

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

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

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

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Usable, level land, 3 acres fenced for horses plus 38x60 barn. Custom details include gourmet kitchen & open floor plan. Massive wood beams, hand-peeled locally harvested vigas, & solid wood interior doors. Low maintenance exterior, large 3 car garage with workshop/storage. Sierra Blanca view! MUCH more! $599,900 MLS #110760

Remodeled home on the golf course. Really nice deck with privacy feeling and deer right in your back yard most of the time.

Overlooks fairway with the oldest juniper on the golf course. Fully furnished with exception of a few items. $325,000 MLS #108469

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Comfortable living space with everything on the main level except a secondary bedroom and bath.

Two living areas, a charming gas log fireplace and a newer stacked washer/dryer. This home has been remarkably maintained, has refrigerated air, and is being sold fully furnished. There is also paved level parking. $149,999 MLS #111466

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RENTALS HOUSES

323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 (3/4) BA (showers only) with knotty pine walls & wood floors. Approx. 1337 sq.ft. $975/ Mo + utilities.

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105 KEYES DRIVE #A-2 – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA with appliances and W/D. Approx. 1100 sq.ft. $800/ Mo + utilities.

WHISPERING BLUFF #207 – FURN 2 BDR, 2 1/2 BA. Approx.

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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.

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