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Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at IMG
Live Stand-Up Comedy Series with professional comedians performing every Wednesday night at Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. 575-464-7053, Innofthemountaingods.com. $5 admission, must be 21 or older.
October 17
Business After Hours at La Junta Guest Ranch
La Junta Guest Ranch is looking forward to hosting the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours from 5 - 7 p.m. at 121 La Junta Ranch Road in Alto.
Free concerts featuring Altura Winds in Carrizozo A woodwind quintet based in Albuquerque, presenting a variety of musical genres. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 10th Street. There will also be a 2 p.m. concert in at the old gym (also on 10th Street). 575-648-2757.
October 18-19
31st Annual Ruidoso Oktoberfest at the Convention Center
The festival was dedicated to the fall harvest and to the Region’s most famous product, beer. Tradesman and merchants came throughout Germany to join in the merrymaking. They examined the crops, sang songs, danced and sampled the first beer of the season. 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., oktoberfestruidoso.com.
October 18
Rebecca’s Exceptional Wine Dinner
Presented by Rebecca’s (at the Lodge Resort & Spa in Cloudcroft) and Constellation Brands. Enjoy a delicious five-course dinner prepared by an awardwinning chef, paired with wonderful wines to enhance the flavor of the palate. $88 per person (plus applicable tax and gratuity). 2013 Wine Dinner Package $289 per couple (plus applicable tax and gratuity) – includes one night’s lodging and exceptional wine dinner. Dinner reservations are required at time of booking. 575-682-3131 Reservations: 800-395-6343 Email: reservations@TheLodgeResort.com.
October 19-20
High Rolls Apple Festival
Come smell and taste all kinds of apple products at the largest apple festival in our area! Local apples, cider, arts and crafts vendors, food and drinks, children’s activities. www.hrmplions.com.
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Lt. Governor John Sanchez announces bid for re-election in Ruidoso
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By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Before a crowd of supporters Friday during a luncheon at the Lodge at Sierra Blanca, New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez launched his campaign for re-election in 2014. Sanchez is no stranger to Lincoln County and has been instrumental in working with Governor Susana Martinez during the natural disasters impacting Lincoln County and served as the 2013 ENMU-Ruidoso Keynote Speaker. Following the luncheon, Sanchez presented the Cowboy lifetime achievement tribute at the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium
Elected in 2010 on a platform of job creation and economic development, Lieutenant Governor Sanchez built his own successful business that has been in operation for 28 years and was twice named “Small Business of the Year.” Sanchez reflected on his own childhood, being the youngest of several children and abandoned by
By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Commissioners took a look at possible changes to the county’s limits on Indigent Health Care claims “to keep the program viable,” though no action was taken on the discussion item. Eligibility wise, Plan A is capped at 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Limit, while Plan B cuts off sooner at 180 percent FPL. Currently, FPL is at $11,490 annual income for an individual, adding $4,020 for each additional household member.
Functionally, Plan A means an individual with a monthly income below $1,915 would be eligible (adding $670 per individual). Plan B caps at an individual monthly income of $1,724; adding $603 per month, per family member in calculating the cap. Additional limits would be imposed on medical related expenses, such as Air Ambulance fees (limit $1,000) and physical therapy, $3,000. Both plans would impose a $100,000 lifetime limit per person.
Mom taught us not to expect anything from anyone and that we could achieve our dreams with hard work, honesty and compassion for others.
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his father, Sanchez and his siblings were raised by a single mother. “Mom taught us not to expect anything from anyone and that we could achieve or dreams with hard work, honesty and compassion for others,” Sanchez said. He was elected to the office of Councilman for the Village of Los Ranchos, NM in 1997 and served in the New
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During a music break at the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, Lt. Governor John Sanchez proclaimed his candidacy for reelection in 2014 and his support for private enterprise and less government interference.
Mexico House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002. In 2005, John was recognized as one of the Top 40 Most Influential Hispanics in See SANCHEZ, pg. A3
Commissioners discuss health care Scott Annala, director of indigent health care, said that 100 percent of physical therapy costs would be met, up to the $3,000 limit. He added that there was no sliding scale to deciding funding for indigent applicants, “it’s the
Shedding a tackle Erik LeDuc/ Ruidoso Free Press
Planning for future disasters By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com Commissioners moved to establish an all-disaster incident management team in order to improve the county’s ability to respond to disasters, looking at a cooperative effort to train and deploy staff from local agencies and municipalities at a moment’s notice.
Spencer Baldwin, emergency services coordinator for the county, said that, historically, there has been about a 24-hour gap between putting out a request for a disaster team and the team’s arrival. “What we learned last week was there is going to be a bigger gap now,” Baldwin said, noting
same for everybody.” In regards to last month’s disbursements, commissioners formalized IHC claims and Sole Community Provider payments, authorizing a total of $114,134.33 to be spent, $92,947.33 for SCP See COMMISSIONERS, pg. A3
Ruidoso’s Parker Johnson (22) runs over a Silver defender on a touchdown run during the Warriors’ win at W.D. Horton Stadium. For the full story, see page B1.
that several incident management teams in the state were on rotation between New Mexico and Arizona, potentially delaying the process by additional days or weeks until assets scheduled for Arizona rotate
back to New Mexico. “The biggest thing is the safety,” he said. “With a team we could start realizing exactly where people are, what they’re doing, See FUTURE, pg. A3
Master of realism leaves a legacy cast in bronze By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Dave McGary, a legend among contemporary artists of the American West, passed away last week after succumbing battle with a rare form of kidney cancer. Considered the Master of Realism, McGary is famous for depicting Native American Indians and his many awards during the past decade more than verify his popularity among collectors and fellow artists. McGary’s ability to capture the human spirit knows no equal, and his attention to detail in form and historic content are exhilarating. McGary was born the son of a ranching family in Cody, Wyo. As a teenager, he was one of four people in the United States awarded a grant to study anatomy and the bronze-making process with master craftsmen in Italy. After returning to America in 1978, McGary spent the next three years working
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The many works in bronze by the late Dave McGary depicts the American Indian and their culture.
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Cemetery clean up
Join the Knights of Columbus and Boy Scouts of America to help clean up and refurbish the Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Carrizozo, just prior to Veterans Day. There is an optional prep work day this Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. The main work day is Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. The cemetery is located at 17th Street and Water Canyon Road in Carrizozo. For more information, call 973-0474.
Author talk Amity Shlaes, national economist and author, will be at the Tulie Café in Tularosa on Oct. 21 to discuss her books The Forgotten Man and Calvin Coolidge. Her talk will be from 6-7:30 p.m. Dinner is $50 and dinner/book deal is $80. Visit www.riograndefoundation.org or call 505-2646090 to make reservations.
Theater auditions
The Lincoln County Community Theater is hosting auditions for an upcoming melodrama on Oct. 20 at 3 p.m. and Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. Auditions are at the First Baptist Church, and adults off all ages are needed. The melodrama performances are the first two weekends in December. For more information, call 575808-0051.
White Mountain meet
The White Mountain Search and Rescue team will meet Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. in the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. For more information, call Tony Davis a 336-4501 or Carolyn Scarborough at 937-3454.
Veteran meetings
The Veteran Business Outreach Council is hosting a free luncheon at Cree Meadows Country Club “North Forty” room from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 25. There will be individual counseling by the New Mexico Department of Veterans Services, Wells Fargo Bank and others. Reservations are required by Oct. 23. Call the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at 2577395 to register. Military 365 is hosting R&R at Wingfield Park on Oct. 26 starting at 11 a.m. There are numerous food and beverage vendors, several bands and entertainment, and organization booths.
Charity sale Come check out the wares at the Ruidoso Fall Harvest handcraft and baked goods sale, hosted by Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries on Oct. 25 from 2-7 p.m. and Oct. 26 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The event is sponsored by Coyote Howling Shop for a Cause. To learn more, call 808-8320 or visit www.facebook.com/Coyote HowlingShopForaCause.
Haunted forest Come celebrate Halloween at Smokey Bear Park on Oct. 21 for the Haunted Forest from 5:307:30 p.m. Caution! The Haunted Forest gets scary after dark. Come early to avoid the monsters!
Alpine meet The Alpine Village Sanitation District holds its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. in the district’s building at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. For more information, call 257-7776 or 973-0324.
Dei Corps The Dei Corps Disaster Relief Ministry is seeking individuals to fill relief volunteer and rescue specialist positions in Ruidoso. The organization seeks those to fill positions in business affairs management and office assistance, relief Chaplains and assistant Chaplains, relief specialists and volunteers, and rescue, EMS and security specialists. Rescue, EMS and security volunteers should call Bill McGeachy at (575)-973-8782. Chaplains and Ministers should call (575)-3541573. Those wishing to make a finan-
Firewood available
For residents in Sun Valley, there will be wood until snowfall. Free, cut firewood and un-cut logs are available at the Sun Valley, La Junta and Little Creek subdivisions north of Ruidoso west of Highway 48, behind the Alto Post Office. Drive on the Sun Valley and connecting side roads; look for stacked wood next to County roads. Call Jim Miller for details and/or locations at 575-937-2873.
Job fair
A veteran’s job fair hosted by the Alamogordo Chamber and Otero County Economic Development Council is scheduled for Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd. All booths are free. Call the Alamogordo Chamber at 437-6120 for more information and registration form.
Christmas Bazaar The Capitan Women’s Club is seeking vendors for its Country Christmas Bazaar at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Dec. 7. Booth fees are reasonable and spaces are going quickly. For more information, contact Ashley Ivins at nmcanchaser@hotmail.com. American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, or to join, call Harold Oakes, Post Commander, at 575-315-5374. American Legion Post 11 meets the third Saturday of each month at Wells Fargo Bank in Carrizozo at 9 a.m.
month at K-Bob’s at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 336-8011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm. org
Firefighters for Christ meet on the second Thursday of the month at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more information, call 258-4682.
A bereavement support group meets Thursdays from 1-2 p.m. at the Ruidoso Public Library. All residents of Lincoln County are welcome. For more information, call Ruidoso Home Care & Hospice/Encompass at 258-0028. The Carrizozo Chamber of Commerce meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 5:15 p.m. at Otero Electric, 507 12th St. in Carrizozo. For more information, call Fran Altieri at 973-0571.
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Fiery in a good way – Sierra Blanca at sunset is cloaked in clouds.
Gamblers Anonymous meets every Thursday at 7:15 p.m. in the Mescalero Reformed Church, 336 Wardlaw Dr. in Mescalero. For more information, call 575-682-6200.
The Lincoln County Community Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come. Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com.
The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs.
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 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 shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297. The Lincoln County Sheriff ’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse. org or call 575-512-7077. Mountain Poets meet the first
Saturday of each month at the Ruidoso Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Ruidoso Public Library conference room. Come join other poets and share your efforts. Read your work aloud in a non-critical, supportive atmosphere. The meetings are hosted by Carol Borsello, a veteran of many words and a local member of the New Mexico State Poetry Society. For more information, call 575-2025709 or the library at 258-3704. Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs.
Born in Albuquerque NM 6/10/1958 Made his home in Alaska and Ruidoso. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His suffering from cancer unexpectedly ended on September 26, 2013 at Lincoln County Meddical Center. He left behind his wife, Lisa Mulrey, Alto NM. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
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.
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.
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The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games. A special program is also presented most months, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further information, call 257-2309.
The Arid Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting. The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday at noon and Friday at 5:30 p.m., while the women’s group meets Wednesdays at noon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount at 121 Mescalero Trail. For more information regarding AA meetings in Lincoln and Otero counties, call 430-9502.
Alcoholics Anonymous of Capitan meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 115 Tiger Dr., just one block off of Highway 48. For more information, call Ted at 354-9031. Alcoholics Anonymous of Carrizozo meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Baptist Church Hall.
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“I can help you stay healthy.” Meet Rebecca Meunier, CFNP. The Carrizozo Healthcare Center is pleased to welcome certified family nurse practitioner Rebecca Meunier, CFNP, to our growing family of primary care providers. Ms. Meunier has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare and is dedicated to keeping families healthy by offering preventive healthcare to children and adults. She is now accepting new patients in Carrizozo and at the Corona Health Clinic. Ms. Meunier earned a master’s degree in nursing and her family nurse practitioner certification at the Graduate Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. To schedule an appointment with Ms. Meunier, please call (575) 648-2317. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Carrizozo Healthcare Center is a department of Lincoln County Medical Center
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SANCHEZ, from pg. A1 long term can compete with anyone in the nation economically. “It’s not the job of government to create jobs but to provide a business friendly environment,” Sanchez said. According to Sanchez, industries such as tourism, agriculture in addition to oil and gas development are the backbone of central and southeastern New Mexico yet are continually being hindered by federal regulation.
the Country. Sanchez added that he learned more lessons from failures in life than by his achievements which enabled him to attribute his continued success to hard work and dedication. Lt. Gov. Sanchez is a member of the board of directors of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA). “As a former small-business owner for almost 30 years, I know the value of homeownership for both homeowners and contractors,” Sanchez said. “It is a vital part of New Mexico’s economy and quality of life.” During the luncheon, Sanchez took the time to meet with HEAL’s executive director Coleen Widdell and discussed their concerns. “Both my wife and I come from broken homes and we want to break that cycle,” he said. “We’re calling for the men of this state to be the protectors of women and children. My daughters have been empowered because of the work we’ve already done.”
Aging utility infrastructure
Ruidoso shares similar reservoir problems with Las Vegas, NM which remains in a water crisis due to leaking or inadequate dams. Village officials have spent millions of dollars and will spend millions more to repair Grindstone and Alto reservoir but have been impeded by state and federal agencies constantly adjusting the criteria. “In addition to our already drought stricken climate, water is a very important component for the existence of the communities in Lincoln County and these problems Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press need to be fixed while we have the opportunity,” Sanchez said. The Lt. Governor was also made aware of the aging Government interference Cowboy Poet, entertainer and national radio show syndicate Rod “Part of the problem is the federal government overSteagall chats up the cowboy lifestyle with Lt. Governor John San- and non-redundant electric and broadband utility infrastructure. chez during the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Friday. reach by restricting forest management specifically the The lieutenant governor also acts as governor when harvesting of timber. New Mexico used to have a vibrant the governor isn’t available. Sanchez keeps record of his timber industry providing thousands of jobs,” Sanchez said. all the water we can that is being lost to invasive tree speactivities and creates a report for the governor at the end of Sanchez contends that ethical forest management ties in cies and lack of timber management, particularly in this each year. The lieutenant governor serves on the executive with more effective watershed protection which will in turn heavy drought cycle,” Sanchez said. “ cabinet, assisting the governor with any special projects she develop wildlife habitat for hunting and other recreational The Lt. Governor remains optimistic that New Meximay assign to the lieutenant governor. uses thus boosting the local economy. “We need to reclaim cans, guided by responsible government leadership over the FUTURE, from pg. A1 how they’re doing it and if they’re doing it safely. What we want to have is an all-hazard team, so it will be well rounded, instead of focused on one subject.” “If we do approve this, how long will it take to implement, get a budget together – those kinds of things,” Doth asked. Baldwin responded that personal protective equipment would be the biggest chunk of a “minimal expense” and, after an initial training period for specialized skills, incident command staff would be off the ground and running in short order. Most of the staff would be drawn from county offices, lead by Baldwin as incident commander and County Planning Director Curt Temple as assistant IC, drawing on support and expertise from Ruidoso as well. “We could always pull people off the side if we need to, but we want to have these core people trained up as well as they can be,” he said, adding that he had been talking with Alamogordo ahead of time about potential cooperation on emergencies. Doth moved to begin establishing the team, seconded by Minter. “Our people need the best training they could get,” Stone said, supporting the measure. He also asked if there would be an immediate budget increase, but Baldwin said he did not have any solid numbers. Some expenses are to be expected for training, “but whether that will come out of my office or the General Fund, I don’t know.” Temple said they selected a mobile class through the Emergency Management Institute that offered free training, paid airfare and meals. “Basically, most of the training is free,” he said. “There’s probably going to be some extra expenses – getting around and stuff like that.”
Fire protection
Also in the spirit of ‘nip the disaster in the bud,’ County Manager Nita Taylor reported on the progress of funding initiatives for forest health, including work on updating the county’s fire protection plan after more than a decade. COMMISSIONERS, from pg. A1 payments and $21,187 for IHC payments. According to Taylor’s report, this is an approximately average disbursement for both accounts, based on presented figures from 2011 on. Taylor added that, at its current pace, the fund would run over 23 percent by the year’s end. Minter moved to approve and disapprove the claims, seconded by Doth. One SCP request out of 55 was rejected, as were eight IHC requests of a total of 92, according to the report. In other health care discussion, Taylor presented an option from the New Mexico Association of Counties for funding to present materials related to new health care laws and exchanges, the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange, NMHIX. Commissioners may apply for a $3,000 grant to defray costs of bringing state and federal experts on
the ACA to public meetings in the area, she said. “I am not in favor of spending any amount of money over that.” “I don’t think throwing $3,000 is going to help anybody,” Doth said, noting that neither the federal nor state exchange websites were fully up and running. “I think it’s a waste of time, but that’s just me.” Powell disagreed, stating that it was at least a start to a dialogue on the subject. “The small business owners need help. They’ll have a point of contact and a place to start dialogue.” She also suggested simply placing links to materials on the county’s website, as there was no guarantee that the full grant would be received or that the amount would be enough to arrange an adequate number of meetings. “If the state wants to participate in this, they should do the lion’s share of the work,” she said. “We’ll pass it on.”
“Since 2008 there have been several large fires and thousands of acres of mitigation work,” Taylor wrote. “It makes sense to update the plan for the county, and areas within, to ensure that the county and municipalities can remain current with planning and with competing for the fuel reduction grants.” Mike Caggiano, Erik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press Rural Community Forester with SCMRC&D, Lincoln County Emergency said the group was still Services Coordinator Spencer Baldwin reported to the county working to set up the framework of the plan, commission on the creation of a local all-disaster response team. coordinating with fire agencies and municipalities throughout the county, but looked to begin holding community meetings sometime within the next month to ascertain public interest in the effort. “November, we’ll start a lot up and that will carry on through the winter and spring,” he said. “We’re going to be
looking at, more or less, the whole county. That being said, the highest fire risk is around the Ruidoso and Alto areas. I do think a majority of our efforts will have to focus on those high-risk areas.” When completed, the plan will be presented to the council for approval, along with other municipalities and agencies in the county. Having a completed fire plan also would be beneficial on future grant applications, Taylor added. The current project is funded by a grant received through the New Mexico Association of Counties, submitted with the participation of numerous agencies and municipalities throughout the county, Caggiano noted.
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Work has begun on the Fort Stanton Fire Station, and Taylor reported that the project should wrap in 182 days, with work scrutinized by a state archaeologist, “because of the historic nature of Ft. Stanton,” though no monumental conflicts were unearthed. Though the design phase of the Carrizozo Senior Center is complete, work is on hold, awaiting the formal receipts of Community Development Block Grant funds, Taylor reported. Taylor also noted that initial responses from the Accounting and Consulting Group, LLP, on the county’s audit were positive, and expected “that the audit findings will be minimal.”
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Opinion LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 100 years is long enough
I attended two meetings last week that on the surface appeared to have no relationship to each other. But they do intersect; that’s because one is a problem and one the solution. The problem is that the Capitan School Board is looking to finance millions of dollars in capital improvements. The solution, from the American Lands Council, is to return the federal lands to New Mexico to manage and increase funding available for education. The Rio Grande Foundation estimates that 68,000 jobs and one billion dollars in tax revenues could be generated if the lands were managed by New Mexico. The Enabling Act that made New Mexico a state 100 years ago provided that federally controlled lands would be sold and the proceeds shared. Some monies would go to New Mexico for a permanent trust fund to finance education; the rest would pay off the federal debt. At some point, the remaining unsold lands would be returned to the state of New Mexico to manage. All states in the eastern half of the country have received their lands, but states in the west have not. Research shows that New Mexico and other states manage their lands more efficiently, with fewer employees and less expense than does the federal government. In a study conducted for Eureka County, Nevada that compared Arizona, Idaho, Utah and New Mexico to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the four states had net revenue of $6 per acre while the BLM cost $2 per acre. (New Mexico generated $9.50 per acre.) Revenue per full time equivalent (FTE) employee was, on average, $355,000 for the states and a cost of $52,000 for the BLM. The New Mexico State Forestry Department and State Lands Commission derive revenues for education while still protecting the land for future generations. Five states have passed resolutions or bills to start the process. New Mexico state representative, Yvette Herrell, from Alamogordo, is sponsoring a bill to do the same. Federal lands would include primarily those managed by the BLM and the US Forest Service. Lands excluded would be tribal lands, wilderness areas, national parks, military installations, national labs and land grants. The first step is to form a study team to: • Accurately identify and inventory the lands involved; • Estimate potential revenue; • Determine state staffing needs; • Develop a process to transfer the lands; • Determine how to deal with current lease holders; • Analyze how to afford and manage fire suppression needs, etc. Utah and Nevada have both formed
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state-wide study teams to look at this considerable task. The reports will go to their state legislatures and be used in their decision-making process. The Village of Ruidoso Council passed a supportive resolution last year. The New Mexico Association of Counties Commissioners’ Affiliate passed a resolution this year. The New Mexico congressional delegation should look out for New Mexicans and support returning the lands. All five delegates serve on various committees from Energy and Natural Resources to Oversight and Government Reform that would be influential in returning the lands. A century is long enough. It is time for the federal government to honor the promises made when New Mexico became a state and turn over our lands. Kathryn Minter Lincoln County Commissioner, District 4
Things I ponder
We have loved living in Ruidoso for three years but have found quite a few things that make us stop and ponder, “What were they thinking; you’ve got to be kidding, really?” These are just a few examples that I think you will all agree. Moving here, we were told by our neighbors to use the neighborhood dumpster for our trash. OK, we did this for a awhile and then contacted Greentree about how to dispose of other debris. At this time we were informed we should be paying the yearly fee for the dumpster. We asked our neighbors who have lived here longer than us and they have never paid a fee and nowhere on the dumpster is it listed you have to pay a fee for use. So when I ask why we were the only ones paying, Greentree wanted to know the address of my neighbors. Being the good neighbor that I am I did not feel it was my responsibility to help them charge people. I presented the option that they may want to get a list of people with utilities and compare it to their list before they raise rates. I was advised they aren’t allowed a list of residents paying utilities. I suggested property tax rolls or pay someone to drive up and down the streets and compare with their list before they raise our fees. I also suggested if they come up with a way that part-timers only pay for half a year and put signs on the dumpsters that you are required to pay they would have better compliance. I’ve found people shocked when I tell them they are suppose to pay. So, when they say they lost revenue from the houses destroyed in the Little Bear Fire and need to raise fees, I wonder if they really know how many residents are paying. How long will the road construction sign ahead on Highway 48 be up and flashing when the work has been done for a month? I do find the road humps challenging. I now almost know where they all are
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and haven’t left my muffler on the road. I hope they accomplish what was intended in their placement. Being excited about the new specialist doctor in town, I tried to call for an appointment. They are not in phone book yet so I drove to the office. Locked up, no sign on door stating how to contact make an appointment or operating hours. I know others have figured this out because I see cars there on some days during the week. Doesn’t this seem like something you’d tell people if starting a new business? How about our large discount super store in town? As I waited again in line I counted check out counters. There are 20. Have you every seen more than six open? When getting checked out in the garden department with my grocery order because each grocery line had so many waiting that the aisles where blocked, I ask the checker why they don’t have more help especially on the busiest days. He says they tell us they’re looking but can’t find help, but he wasn’t sure they really wanted more help. It took 30 minutes to get checked out. Before people start telling me if I don’t like here I can leave, I have to tell you I love it here and there is not one thing I’ve mentioned here that all of you haven’t at least thought about. I now know what days to shop when it’s not so crowded, not to take a detour due to the flashing road sign as the road really is open, I’ve about figured out what day cars are at the doc’s and will be able to make an appointment soon, I pay my trash fees and figure Greentree will catch on someday that more people are dumping than paying and figure out a way to monitor this. Until then I’ll chuckle and ponder..... Scot Shafer Alto
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To the Editor: It is neither fair nor equitable for a small gift shop, with no employees, to be charged $146.84 for 200 gallons of water. My shop is located on Sudderth between
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a pizza shop and a bar. I am paying the same rate they are paying, I’m sure but they use hundreds of gallons of water each day where I am only using 200 gallons in an entire month. We need better solutions for the method in which water is charged based on actual usage, not location. Pat Adkins Ruidoso
You’re fired
To the Editor: Mr. Obama should be impeached for failing to pass and follow a budget, issuing a stand down order in Benghazi, Fast and Furious, shunning Israel and further destroying our economy. Without ethics, without trust, there is no democracy. He has rejected every opportunity for U.S. to recover economically, announcing false statistics and hurling accusations that project his own acts onto the Republican Party and Tea Party. The perpetrators of the many scandals have been rewarded at our expense for doing his dirty work. The president of the United States has taken an oath to uphold the laws of our nation, to honor the provisions of our Constitution with all its amendments. He is doing the opposite, with the help of the Supreme Court whom he padded with hand-picked corrupt individuals. Using governmental autonomy, he employs Hitler’s blueprint, brainwashing our youth into thinking our system of democracy is “outdated.” Our Constitution is adorned with checks and balances to prevent what is happening now. Congress is being blackmailed by the antics of a schoolyard bully. With Harry Reid’s contentious television ads that sway the young and uninformed, they are orchestrating our fate. Wake up people! Viva la United States of America! We must unite and take back our country and cut back government intrusion into our educational system and everyday affairs. We were born free, but if we don’t speak up and fight what’s coming we’ll die prisoners. Diana Wells Nogal
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It’s something I’m relucas you do, but it won’t be tant to admit, especially durwith me,” I concluded. ing this time of year. It took And that’s the way it’s me more than 25 adult years been. to come to this conclusion I find it amazing how and concede my defeat. The much one person will spend season is in full swing howon a ticket in a nosebleed seat ever, and everywhere there to watch a football game. A are those whose conversalousy ticket in a place where tions, hard-earned bucks and even binoculars don’t help precious little spare moments fleeces fans well more than are willingly being sacrificed $100 at some stadiums. Give to an entity I can’t stand. me a minute and I can think I spent more than two of dozens of places those Sue Hutchison decades of my life in the bucks would be better spent suehutch@valornet.com pursuit of trying to blend in my opinion. Make friends into a singular culture that millions seem to with someone who has an extra Lazy-boy relish. I purchased tickets, spent multiplied and a big screen, offer to bring pizza and the hours watching, asked billions of questions beverage of your choice and your wallet will and tried to build a rudimentary foundation still come out on top. I know there are some of understanding. I sat with my man and my who vehemently disagree, but I just don’t get friends, froze my bahunkas on cold, metal the draw of football. At all. bleachers, paid strict attention to the action Like the multiplied gazillions which will in an effort to at least appear to have one be spent in the next few months on the camshred of a clue. paign trail for wanna-be-elected politicians, I I purchased stadium seats with backs can think of a boatload of worthy causes both and padded seats along with red-flannel football and vote-for-me dollars could assist. blankets, still-steaming-at-three-hours hot I find myself wondering. Taxation is drink containers, and wore appropriate team- dropping the ball here. encouraging colors. I assumed that if I had Imagine if, for every dollar spent on hot enough coffee, I could endure anything. pro sports, a mere .002 cent tax would be All to no avail, whatsoever. required to be donated to a non-profit charity I simply loathe football. of each team’s choosing. Imagine if each Whew. There, I said it. pro-sports player was required to choose a I am at a loss to understand the mascharity for his or her paycheck to be automatsive appeal of the game. Baseball I can take ically garnished. I realize it smacks of Robin (or leave, actually.) I’ve even been known Hood’s goal in life to take from the rich and to keep a pretty decent score card at the give to the poor, and yet, just imagine. pro games we attend. Baseball makes more Imagine a season ticket holder’s tax. sense to me. I’m not sure if it’s the slower Every cent taxed for every seat which will pace or the time of year. Perhaps it’s because be the season home for a screaming fan will baseball goes well with apple pie. Perhaps also go to a charity of choice. the buck-a-seat prices to see our favorite Imagine if each and every dollar used pro team play when we attended games in to persuade Americans which way to vote Phoenix appealed to my cheap side. I don’t was also taxed for causes such as feeding the mind sitting in the grandstands, listening to hungry, clothing the shivering, or providing the crack of the bat and keeping up with a temporary housing for those who find thembaseball game. I’d rather, however, have a selves in need of a roof. America (or, at the toenail removed than go to a football game. least, non-smokers) said yes to a pretty sigI have attended football games when I nificant increase in cigarette tax a few years know a player or have a personal interest in a ago – how did campaign spending escape? participant or if I’ve been invited by friends. Here’s another thought. Pro sports and To be social. Certainly not for the game. campaign spending taxation could probI admitted my failure a few years ago ably put a substantial dent in the national to my man. He’s the type who declares and debt which seems hopeless to alleviate. Of determines what the call is when a yellow course! It’s how we solve every shortfall – flag is thrown before the referee knows what let’s create a new tax! to say. He’s had a few favorite pro-teams in Am I naïve? Probably. I also imagine his life and likes college ball as well. There I’m not the only one on the planet whose aren’t too many sports he doesn’t like but he has a case of pigskin or campaign spending just loves football. disgust. Clueless about football? I admit so. It’s One afternoon, I sat him down and told certainly not for lack of trying. him with all the gravity I could muster, “I But this new taxation thing might just be need to tell you something.” I proceeded to the ticket. tell him I was finished. I said I had given it Bring it on! Let’s play ball! my best shot to arrive at a place where I liked the game, or at least tolerated it, but was throwing in the towel. “I’ll give you all the Thinking the words Fantasy and Football are time you want to watch football, go to games, as opposite as Good and Morning, Sue can and hang out with people who love it as much be reached at suehutch1958@gmail.com.
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Security successful in joint effort at Ruidoso Downs Security from an elite horse racing security team and stringent drug testing will continue after they proved to be highly successful at Ruidoso Downs over Labor Day weekend. The two largest purses in American Quarter Horse racing history were paid over Labor Day weekend in the $2.8 million All American Derby and the $2.6 million All American Futurity. All American Derby winner Feature Hero earned $1,180,110 while All American Futurity winner Handsome Jack Flash winner banked $1.3 million. The drug tests on horses competing in these recordsetting races all came back negative for illegal drugs and the purses have been paid to horsemen. The drug testing was done at the renowned Kenneth L. Maddy Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory at University of California at Davis, one of the world’s premier
testing laboratories in horse racing. These innovative tactics came from cooperation between Ruidoso Downs, the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) and the Organization of Racing Investigators. “Everyone involved came together to show that we are all totally dedicated to racing’s integrity,” said Ruidoso Downs’ general manger Shaun Hubbard. “We are in this for the long haul to guarantee the racing fan the finest product and to protect the jockeys and horses. Racing integrity is the highest priority for every party. “I, personally, want to thank our partners. We are firmly united and will continue to be united.” The elite security team from the Organization of Racing Investigators was throughout the Ruidoso Downs stable area during Labor Day weekend. The team members were
A+ service at an A+ rate By Hilary Romig
New business owner, John Grissom moved to Ruidoso from Louisiana seven months ago. With 24 years of experience under his belt, his business called A+ Computer Specialist is just the place to call for any computer repair dilemma. Not only does Grissom have a Bachelors of Computer Science from the University of Louisiana, he is also A+ certified, Network certified and is a Microsoft Certified Professional. In addition, he takes courses every two years to update his knowledge for the business. Grissom also installs top of the line surveillance cameras that can be monitored from your smartphone. The hardware on these cameras is selfmaintained and may be viewed from anywhere. Grissom likes to point out that when it comes to choosing between installing a surveillance camera or a security system that the camera can show you who was there and the security system tells you when it happened. “I can do computer upgrades, computer clean up and display repair for half of the price,” says Grissom He also comes to you! “It is very convenient for the customer.” Since he has been in the field for so long, Grissom works quickly, efficiently and with great experience. One of the best aspects of A+ Computer Specialist is the price! “I charge a flat rate of $75 for the first two hours, and just $100 for time after that.” He has helped out many residents around Lincoln County as well as done work for many businesses. Blue Goose,
Log Cabin, Apple Tree Home Improvement, Club Gas and Sierra Blanca Christian Academy are just a few! Wireless networking is also one of Grissom’s specialties. In Louisiana, he was part of a major project that designed and improved the networks for all of the public schools in 17 counties. Grissom also likes to educate his customers on how to prevent malware from infecting their computers. “If I can teach someone how to avoid malware, they will trust me and ask me back.” A+ Computer Specialist has no set hours, you can call at any time for service Monday through Saturday. This business owner has another talent that he shares with the community and that is karaoke! Grissom is a musician who can play the drums, guitar and sings. “I have a Johnny Cash voice,” says Grissom. He tends to play mostly at Grace O’Malley’s Wednesday nights with the disc jockey known as Long Hair as well as Cree Meadows on Thursdays with disc jockey Pete. He sings and plays mostly country music such as Hank Williams Jr., David Allen Cole and of course Johnny Cash. Grissoms’ love of music began at age seven when he acquired his first guitar. Overall, he has had 30 years of experience when it comes to music. “I have an ear for it.” Grissom is also the drummer for the First Baptist Church Ruidoso. Whether it is music or computers, Grissom offers great contributions to the community. Look for his coupon in this paper!
all seasoned law enforcement professionals with horse racing experience. They also serve as the special events security team during the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and the Kentucky Derby. The security at Ruidoso Downs serves as a prototype for future major American Quarter Horse racing events. “AQHA learned a lot from that weekend working with the enforcement team and the Organization of Racing Investigators,” said AQHA executive director of racing Trey Buck. “We will be proactive working with other tracks and jurisdictions to ensure the integrity of racing. We are totally dedicated to continue this on a national level for the fans, jockeys and horses.” This policy and any enhancements will continue at Ruidoso Downs next year when the season starts May 22 with two days of trials to the $700,000 Ruidoso Futurity.
New Cherry Hills, Tinnie compactor sites opening soon Bids for two new solid waste trash compactor sites at Cherry Hills (NM Highway 37) and Tinnie (U.S. Highway 70) are being sought by the Greentree Solid Waste Authority (GSWA). Residents on Nogal Mesa will benefit from a second disposal site, as well as residents in the eastern Hondo valley from the new Tinnie site. All solid waste dumpsters were removed from along Highways 37 and 380 at the insistence in 2007 of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT). The new compactor sites are expected to be completed and operational later this Fall, once contractor bids are awarded. The compactor is to be used for household trash and garbage from inside the house only and is available 7 days per week. Miscellaneous waste pickup will be available the first Friday and Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for disposal of miscellaneous waste and metal. Highway 37 and the Tinnie area have been among the most troublesome illegal dumping locations in Lincoln County for years and have frequently been named to the GSWA Lincoln County “Dirty Dozen,” the dozen worst illegal dumping sites. Nogal Mesa or Tinnie residents with additional questions may call the Solid Waste Office at 378-4697 or 1-877-548-8772. Additional information is also available on the Authority website at www.greentreeswa.org.
Capitan Corner
The Capitan Women’s Club is hosting a Fall Carnival at the County Fairgrounds in Capitan Saturday Oct. 19 from 5.30 – 8.30 p.m. Free admission; tickets for games may be purchased at the door. Games include: Bingo, Hoop Toss, Face Painting, Treat Walk, Karaoke, fortuneteller; prizes awarded. Costumes are welcome. Bring canned goods and get a free ticket. Ongoing at the Capitan Women’s Club, 103 W 2nd St., yoga instruction by donation with Dasha, Saturdays, 4 p.m., (except Oct. 19) and Sundays, 6 p.m. Regular meetings of the Capitan Women’s Club are 3rd Thursday of each month at 6: p.m. for those interested in joining, call 575-973-1349. The Women’s Club and Smokey Bear Hometown Association are sponsoring “Halloween at Smokey Bear Park” in Capitan, Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Games, prizes, candy, fun and a Haunted Forest. Free. Call 575-354-0033 for more information. At the Capitan-Zia Senior Center, located on Tiger Drive, a class in Tai Chi is offered from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursdays. Cost is $5 per
session, wear comfortable clothing. Other ongoing events include: pool, 8 to 10 a.m., Tuesdays, game day, from 1 to 4 p.m. Lunch is served daily, Monday through Friday, at noon. For information call 575-354-2640. Capitan Library’s featured artist for the months of November and December is Cindy Carl of Carrizozo, with paintings, photos and her new book. Current artist on display for the rest of October is photographer David White of Carrizozo. “First Friday “ free event , Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. will be a performance of western, blue grass and religious music by Roland Burnett’s Band, from Capitan Ongoing events at the Library include: Bookclub, meeting first Thursday monthly at 10:30 a.m.; $5 a bag book sale, first Saturday monthly. Yoga with Jake is offered on Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $6 donation, bring a mat and towel. Jake offers meditative and restorative yoga classes on Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., and a $6 donation. Bring a mat and towel. Call 575354-3035 for information. At the Not 2 Shabby Shop, the non-
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ALBUQUERQUE — A free legal fair will be held in Ruidoso from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, at the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Drive. Attorneys will be available to provide free consultations on a first-come, first-served basis on a variety of civil legal topics, including probate, divorce, custody, landlord/tenant, bankruptcy, unemployment, and immigration. Interpreters will also be available. This clinic is presented by the 12th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee. For more information, call Jane Zhi at 505-797-6040 or email jzhi@nmbar. org. The State Bar of New Mexico was organized in 1886 and is composed of more than 9,000 members. Its purposes are to aid the courts in administering justice and preserving the rule of law, and to foster a high standard of integrity and competence within the legal profession.
La Luz Pottery Factory tour
The Lincoln County Historical Society sponsored tour of the La Luz Pottery Factory will be held this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. The factory, located on Upper Fresnel Canyon Road in La Luz, was an important Otero County business during its years of production from 1930 to 1949. The tour will be led by Peter Eidenbach, Professor of Anthropology and New Mexico History at NMSU-Alamogordo. Participants may car pool from Carrizozo to the site by meeting at the Carrizozo History Center, 103 12th Street at 8:15
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profit thrift store operated by the Library on Lincoln Ave./Highway 48, Thursday hours will be extended from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the library. For information, call 575-354-0149 or 354 3035. A Veteran’s Day service will be held at the Capitan School at a 10 a.m. assembly on Nov. 11. Veterans are invited to attend. Call 575-354-8500. New businesses in town include: Melissa King opening “Lincoln County Chiropractic,” on Smokey Bear Boulevard, opposite the Shell gas station. For more information on her Grand Opening, call 817-905-3191. At the same address, Justin King is opening a project management engineering office, “King Industries.” For information, call 817-905-3191. Also opening on 1 November, is a new shop featuring antiques, art and “sweet treats” (preserved foods). “Hearts To Hand” will be located at 104A Lincoln Ave/ Highway 48, hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Continued on next page
a.m. Others wishing to join the tour may join the group at 10 a.m. at the site in La Luz, located between Alamogordo and Tularosa. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring appropriate personal needs for the tour. Register at either explorenm@yahoo. com or by contacting Andy Jorgensen at 925-200-3912. More information on the factory is available at to http://nmsua. edu/tiopete/la-luz-pottery-factory/.
Business spotlight
Cloud Nine is a retail store in Ruidoso that sells, amongst other things, new mattresses. As part of their giving program, they have essentially adopted Sweet Charity as the place to donate their customer’s earlier mattresses when they upgrade. This constant flow of donation means that other folks in our community can now find gently used and affordable mattresses for sale at the resale boutique. All proceeds from Sweet Charity benefit the Nest domestic violence shelter, so it is a win-win for everyone involved. Thank you, Cloud Nine.
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Online businesses to www.FinanceNewMexico.org. simpler for entrepreneurs in New Mexico such as HighriseHQ and Batchbook provide basic CRM services for a fee that’s much more affordable for small businesses. HighriseHQ bills “We could re-bid if you village funds, rather than waiting itself as an online personal By Erik LeDuc open bids today. We’ve sent out for later years and funding. assistant that can help Reporter notice and solicited bidders.” “I’d say put up the other companies keep track of erik@ruidosofreepress.com Trustees authorized the money and get it done,” Mayor business communications CAPITAN – Trustees went Sam Hammons said. and customer contacts back to the bidding table for im- change, at which point Sipes followed with an announcement Village Finance Direcfor $24 to $99 per month provements to the town’s wastethat two bids had been received tor Shirley Pavlovic said she (https://highrisehq.com/ water treatment project, which would prefer to do a one-time tour). Batchbook offers is likely get underway in spring the previous day, Oct. 7. “Max Tech Contractors is resolution for perhaps $35,000 similar tools for $20 to of 2014 as the weather warms. Freemium businesses include: the apparent low bidder,” he to cover any further overages, $100 (http://batchbook. Part of the re-bidding process said. “I believe they were bid• MailChimp (http://mailchimp.com/), rather than coming back for new com/tour/). included amending the agreeding under the assumption that which provides an email marketing tool resolutions each time costs overTime Trade, an ment with the engineer for the the project is on hold, scheduled that allows businesses and individuals run. “I think we can do this out appointment-scheduling project, the Edgewood-based to resume next spring.” to send product messages to multiple re- platform lets customers set of the village’s bank account.” Dennis Engineering Company. Still, even Max Tech’s accipients, among other business services; up their own appointments Sipes added that he had run “This amendment to our depending on the number of emails sent, online (www.timetrade. into some initial difficulties in professional services agreement cepted low bid of $215,807.40, would still see costs potentially com/), and OmniFocus is the upgrades begin at $15 per month. finding a site to dispose of the is basically because we had to rising above available funds. an apps-based task manapproximate 2,000 cubic yards re-bid the project,” said Cody • Wix, which can save companies hunagement system that works “We have $185,853.21 of sludge, as environmental Sipes with Dennis Engineering. dreds of dollars they might otherwise with iPhones, iPads and available for construction,” he regulations mandated special “Neither bid was done correctly. spend hiring someone to build a website. Mac computers to help said. “What we’re looking at considerations for an area’s One was double our costs, Wix (www.Wix.com) helps users build users collect and organize is a $27,953 and some change slope and preventing leakage which, by law, we can’t accept. professional sites at no cost, though more ideas, thoughts and activishortfall to do all of the work.” from the disposal site. The scope of the work is, basiservices are available with upgrades. ties. The OmniGroup sells Sipes recommended that the “That said, the disposal cally, we’re taking the sludge, • Shoeboxed, a company that helps busiits apps on its website at site is 11 miles away,” he said. disposing of it on a site and, af- village provide local funds to nesses go paperless and eliminate clutter http://www.omnigroup. “Working with the agencies has ter the sludge is disposed of, the make up the difference, though by scanning receipts and other docucom/omnifocus. been a headache. We’ve got a contractor can reline it. The new it also could pursue an option ments and storing them in a secure onA cloud-based acof doing part of the work this permit to dispose of it, there liner should be good for 20-30 line account. The service is free for the counting application is year and fully replace the liners are some conditions on that years, so long as you don’t run first five scans; premium plans (https:// available from FreshBooks in later years with fresh grants, permit we’re trying to change over it with the mower.” www.shoeboxed.com/) start at just under (www.freshbooks.com/); it though there would be addi– they’ve relaxed some and we There would be increased $10 per month. allows businesses to send, tional costs. did get the permit in hand this costs standard with re-bidding, Other web-based services can also help receive, print and pay “The third option you have week.” but it would be cheaper to start invoices. The company ofbusinesses manage customers, market prodis to reject all bids and re-solicit As the village’s landfill had the bidding early and wait for to get a better price,” he said. too much of a slope to dispose work in the spring, rather than “Just offhand, I think the prices of the sludge, Village Water bidding later on, he added. you’re seeing now are as good Superintendent David Cox has In total, costs would rise as it’s going to get.” volunteered his land for a new $3,197.15, “with gross receipts ranked sixth, with a request for By Erik LeDuc site, Hammons added. “The Councilors debated the optax,” to a bit more than $9,000 $2.16 million through 2019. Reporter for the engineer fees for the first tions, eventually leaning towards slope on David (Cox’s) land is a The Main Street Project conerik@ruidosofreepress.com lot better.” filling the funding gap with phase, Sipes said. tinued on at No. 7, with the town Carrizozo’s council formally seeking the remaining $400,000 in adopted the town’s Infrastructure 2015 to wrap the $900,000 projCapital Improvements Plan for the ect. The eighth priority would see coming year during the regular improvements Spencer Park, if the meeting on Oct. 8. Continuing work on the town’s one-time $500,000 request is approved. wells and well houses topped the The ninth request on the list list again as trustees continued seeks $740,000, split evenly over seeking the remaining $470,000 2015-16, for a sports complex and of the total project cost, split into the final priority requests $250,000 $200,000 in 2015 and the remainin 2015 for a regional bulk water der in 2016. delivery facility, according to the Street and drainage improvesubmitted ICIP list. ments, No. 2 on the list, came in In other business, trustees: with a new project, estimated at a • Approved four business registotal of $2 million, divided evenly trations, three renewals and one over 2015-18. new business – RD BlankenTown maintenance equipment ship Dirt Work, based out of La purchase ranked at No. 3, with Luz. trustees seeking $200,000, $30,000 • Carrizozo Police Chief Stephen already funded, for a new cutter Barnett reported a slow month attachment. on citations, 46 in total, and a The fourth item is a one-time, very busy month for calls – a $50,000 request for planning funds total of 234. for the town’s 40-year water plan, followed by a $1.25 million request Barnett reported two vehicle Whether your children are in grade school or high school, they’ll be leaving for for funding on Community Center accidents, two felony arrests and college before you know it. And with the cost of a college education rising every improvements through 2019. six misdemeanors over the month year, now is the time to prepare for that day. At Edward Jones, we can help design Water and sewer improvements of September. an education savings strategy to fit your needs. By Finance New Mexico
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CAPITAN CORNER, from pg. A6 Thursday through Saturday. In the same building, check out “Paul’s Photography” shop. Paul also offers restoration, framing and matting of art work and photos, portraits, printing, etc. For open hours and information, call 575-336-1675. Also in the works is a new primitive campsite, offered by Bobbi and Russell Shearer behind Smokey Bear Park. For more information, call 575-973-0706. The Fraternal Order of Eagles, a national charitable organization, will open a local branch soon. For information call 575-805-6727. The Capitan Conservation Group wishes to thank the Village of Capitan for chip-sealing Crestview Road. Much better! The CCG has
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also cleaned up Trujillo Park and the Veterans’ Memorial Park and 1 mile of Highway 380. Looks great! Thanks also to J.D. Roehrig, Mike, Bob Sanders, Michelle Moore, Jonathan and the Village personnel for their help with these projects. Capitan is thriving and growing; worth the attention of both visitors and residents. Good restaurants (including newly opened “Renee’s Real Food”) interesting new shops and businesses warrant your attention. Come and enjoy Fall in Capitan, and all of Lincoln County! If you have interesting information about public events or new business in Capitan, call Pearl Tippin at 575-354-7021, or Jeannie Adams at 575-354-5039.
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Capitan enters national recycling competition The race is on with the Capitan schools launching its 2013 entry in the Keep America Beautiful Recycling Competition. Capitan will be competing against other schools and communities in New Mexico and across the nation see who recycles the most. In 2012, Capitan schools won the New Mexico competition and placed 26th nationally in the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) competition. KAB provides different ways to get involved, tools/resources and great prizes for top performers. With the recent start of school, the Capitan schools and Capitan schools Alumni Association has kicked off its 2013 school/community drop-off recycling program on
the grounds of the Capitan schools. Supported by Greentree Solid Waste Authority (GSWA), the recycling group will collect clean aluminum cans, No. 1 and No. 2 plastic (anything with a neck) and newspaper to be purchased by GSWA, Cardboard is on the list of material for collection also. Proceeds from the recycling effort will be invested back in the Capitan Schools by the Alumni group. Program collection activities at the schools’ site have already begun with blue recycling dumpsters located in the parking lot on the school grounds. Capitan school students, parents, and Capitan area residents are encouraged to begin collection and saving of
Linking animal abuse and domestic violence
The link between domestic violence and animal abuse has long been suspected, but research has now proven how deep the connection runs. In response, the National Link Coalition was formed. The Coalition is building on strong foundational work built by the Humane Society, which runs a research and education program called First Strike: The Violence Connection. It’s studies have focused on the correlation between violence against animals and violence against people. The studies also found a majority of people – 85 percent – think that prosecution of animal abusers is important or very important, which has helped form and change laws across the nation. The First Strike consists of much pioneer work in the field of the connection of violence between species. As part of Help End Abuse for Life’s ongoing process of cultivating the strongest possible team, each of the shelter’s resident advocates is required to complete five hours of continuing education each quarter, or 20 hours each year. Advocate Shannon Davis recently attended a training seminar in Albuquerque that was hosted by the National Link Coalition. She returned to her work at The Nest with a new outlook on violence. The Coalition’s research shows animal abuse exists in the majority of homes where domestic violence, including intimate partner abuse and child abuse, occurs. Animal abusers are five times more likely to commit violent crimes. The use of animal cruelty as a control
tactic is very common among abusers. The women who come to the Nest domestic violence shelter tell similar tales; many delay leaving violent situations because they fear for the safety of their animals. Those batterers who abuse animals are often far more violent in their abuse of their spouses and children. Far too often, an abuser lures a victim back into the home by threatening her animals or by buying new ones, knowing she will be too afraid to leave the animal alone. At The Nest, most domestic pets are welcome to come into the shelter with the survivor. Staff realizes a pet is often the only emotional support a victim has. Advocates work with residents to help them find ways to get their animals out of abusive situations or to find a foster home for their pet during the transition. The work of the National Link Coalition and other advocacy groups is important for the community of Lincoln County because of the community’s high rate of domestic violence. Staff at The Nest believe we can only begin ending violence and oppression for everyone when we learn from where violence stems and what shapes it. Only then can we become committed to removing it from our homes, our lives and our community. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, just as it is Adopt a Shelter Dog month. An appropriate time to explore the intersect between animal cruelty and domestic violence to further our understanding of the dynamics and complexity of family violence.
Health Dep’t hosts flu shot clinic SANTA FE — The New Mexico Department of Health’s Ruidoso Public Health Office will be hosting a flu shot clinic today from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ruidoso Senior Center 501 Sudderth Dr. in Ruidoso. The immunization clinic is open to the public and free of charge. Everyone six months of age and older should get a flu vaccine each flu season, especially people in the following groups because they are at high risk of having serious flu-related complications or because they live with or care for people at high risk for developing flu-related complications: • Children 6 months through 4 years of age • Pregnant women (any trimester) • People age 50 and older • People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, and those
who are immunocompromised • People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities • People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu • American Indians and Alaskan Natives • People who are morbidly obese • Healthcare and early childhood personnel People in these groups should also consider seeing their health care provider to be evaluated for antiviral medication if they develop flu symptoms. The New Mexico Department of Health offers vaccinations for people without insurance or who are otherwise not able to get immunized. Those with Medicaid or other health insurance should bring their insurance cards with them to the clinic. For more information on the no-charge flu shot clinic, call the Ruidoso Public Health Office at 575-258-3252.
Warm Coats for Kids drive kicks off
News and the Ruidoso Free Press. Cash donations toward the 2013 program are also being accepted. The donation program will continue through January 2014. For more information on the warm coats program or to make a cash donation, contact Tom McElligott at 257-2798 or at 915588.2487.
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aluminum cans, plastic and newspaper for drop-off at the schools to show support for Capitan Alumni Association and the Capitan schools. The recycling program will include some 200 recycling coloring books provided by GSWA for early elementary age students and educational programs for school students and staff through the school year. For more information on recycling at the Capitan schools, contact Michelle at 973-7159 or the Solid Waste Authority office at 378-4697, toll free at 1-877-548-8772 or via email at gswa@greentreeswa.org. General recycling information is available on the Authority website at www. greentreeswa.org.
Grandmother’s table
— Adapted from the Brothers Grimm
It may be that the older we get, the more this story will mean to us. But we should learn it while we are young, for the sake of the generation coming before us. Once there was a feeble old woman whose husband died and left her all alone, so she went to live with her son, his wife and their own little daughter. Every day the old woman’s sight dimmed and her hearing grew worse, and sometimes at dinner her hands trembled so badly the peas rolled off her spoon or the soup ran from her cup. The son and his wife could not help but be annoyed at the way she spilled her meal all over the table. One day, after she knocked over a glass of milk, they told each other enough was enough. They set up a small table for her in the corner next to the broom closet and made the old woman eat her meals there. She sat all alone, looking with tearfilled eyes across the room at the others. Sometimes they spoke to her while they ate, but usually it was to scold her for dropping a bowl or a fork. One evening just before dinner, the little girl was busy playing on the
floor with her building blocks, and her father asked her what she was making. “I’m building a little table James D. Martin for you and mother,” she smiled, “so you can eat by yourselves in the corner someday when I get big.” Her parents sat staring at her for some time and then suddenly both began to cry. That night they led the old woman back to her place at the big table. From then on she ate with the rest of the family, and her son and his wife never seemed to mind a bit when she spilled something every now and then. James D. Martin is the program manager of the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the Lincoln County Medical Center. Heritage is a program designed to improve the quality of life for the older adult. Confidential screenings are available by appointment. If interested please call 575-257-6283.
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Walking across America, part 2
thing for a long time.” By Karen Boehler He walked past Riverside and Picacho, For the Ruidoso Free Press Tinnie and Hondo, then turned northwest Editor’s note: This is the second part of the through Lincoln, Capitan and Carrizozo story which saw Dan Knabb postponing a before fi nally exiting Lincoln County on his walk across America. He asked Matt Lewis way to Socorro, where he planned a few off to accompany him on the long open stretches days before continuing west along U.S. 60. through west Texas and New Mexico before He said he’s happy to be back on the road. re-starting the journey. “I’m having a good time,” he said. On Sept. 17, the two started out from “Actually, crossing the Texas border was Lubbock, resuming the walk Knabb had probably the highlight of my year. Six years postponed almost six years earlier, and that in the making. Just to have completed that had left him a bit uneasy. part of my life, I guess, which had held me “When I stopped, there was a long back for so long.” period of time where New Mexico scared And while he still takes photographs and me,” he said. “I think it was just the prospect films the trip, his goal no longer is to make of being alone and having to walk 60 miles money from a documentary. He expects his between towns. For whatever reason, I had travels will end up on the Internet, but his the idea it was still the wild west and that goal is more to inspire others. people were different here. There was more “I think my motivations have changed bad people here. I don’t know whatever got a lot. Before, it was something I thought I into my head. I know that people are good could make some money from, but then, so pretty much throughout.” Aside from the long, lonesome stretches many people have been generous towards me and have helped me to get to where I along U.S. 30 between Lubbock and Roswell, Knabb is finding New Mexico a won- want to go, that just doesn’t feel right. I want derful place to walk through. When the roads to give it back.” “He takes the time to enjoy it and absorb are flat and straight, “I look at the grass. I it,” Lewis said. “He sees a lot more stuff look at rocks on the side of the road. I wave to people in their cars if they give me a little than most people just blow by at 60 miles bit of space on the road,” he said. an hour. And that’s kind of one of the things He listens to music on his iPad and he’s getting his message out there.” makes phone calls to family and friends. “I’d like to show other people that it’s With Lewis along to bring him water and possible for them to do it and that it’s fun,” pick him up at designated points, he can pace Knabb said. “I feel like everybody should his days at about seven walking hours, about walk somewhere in their life. Should go on 21 miles. And he’s finding the scenery much some kind of journey and make it a little more more interesting. difficult on themselves, just so that when they “When there’s nothing to look at, I’m do get there the payoff is a little better.” finding ways to entertain myself, but since I got into the Hondo Valley, it’s been pretty interesting. I did not feel the need to be distracted from that area,” he said. “Because it’s so different then where I’m from, I think the landscape is so much more interesting, that I just kind of get lost in it. And the walking thing I don’t really think about it. It just happens.” He called the Hondo Valley “definitely one of the highlights. Photo courtesy of Matt Lewis Especially, I think, I get an appre- Pennsylvanian Dan Knabb is walking across America, ciation for it after going through and in late September/early October his walk took west Texas and Eastern New him through Lincoln County. Here, he passes through Mexico and not really seeing any- the Valley of Fires on his way west to Socorro.
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October marks 66th anniversary for Alpha Delta Kappa organization Contributed by Dottie MacVeigh President ADK – New Mexico Eta Chapter
With a chapter located in Lincoln County, Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators is celebrating its 66th anniversary during the month of October. Eta Chapter has members across the county including Capitan, Carrizozo, Corona, Hondo, and Ruidoso. The honorary organization was issued a charter l947, incorporating it as a national organization for women educators, with the privilege to organize chapters in every state in the United States. In 1956, Alpha Delta Kappa was authorized to go international by establishing chapters in other countries including Puerto Rico, Australia, Canada, Jamaica and Mexico. The women educators are dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding. The local Eta Chapter awards scholarships annually to a student pursuing a career in the fields of education. Currently holding the $500 scholarship is Haley Montes, a senior at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. Several state, regional and international scholarships are awarded by the group including a New Mexico $500 scholarship bi-annually, Regional Professional Development Scholarships, Fine Arts Grants, and a scholarship to honor its founder Agnes Shipman Robertson. Altruistic activities by the Eta Chapter along with the other fourteen chapters around New Mexico have accumulated 7200 hours of volunteer service, $5500 in scholarships and more than $39,000 in monetary gifts for the 2012-2013 time period. Eta supports several charities in the area: Lincoln County Food Bank, Christian Services, and The Nest. Through its International altruistic projects, Alpha Delta Kappa has contributed more than one million dollars to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., one of the world’s foremost research and treatment centers for catastrophic childhood diseases. Members voted to support the Alzheimer’s Association during the International Convention held in Washington, DC last summer. The
Alzheimer’s Association is the leading global, voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. To honor its International President, Mitzi Holmes, a member from New Mexico Gamma Chapter in Albuquerque, the international membership raised over $53,000 in support of Project H.O.P.E. helping to build a school in Peru. To further world understanding, the group sponsors the International Teacher Education program wherein a student from another country comes to the United States to study in a chosen field of education. Lincoln County’s Eta Chapter consists of 30 women, both active and retired educators who make up the local Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators dedicated to educational excellence, altruism and world understanding.
Photo courtesy of Dottie MacVeigh
Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators met recently at The Club at Sierra Blanca. Director Tim Coughlin led the group on a tour of the facilities with assistance from Alicia Annala, who serves on The Club Board and is also a member of the Lincoln County chapter. Pictured are Joyce Davies, Lisa Vasquez, Rosemary Shafer, Alicia Annala, Linda Field, Donna Sisneros, Darla Lathan, Sydney Tregembo, Beth Nosker, Cathy Jones, Nellie Ruth Jones, Ruby Dulin, Eva Clarke, Virginia Tingley, Sarah Ball, Sue Johnson and Tim Coughlin.
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National Drug Take Back Day, Oct. 26 The Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs police departments, in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, have scheduled the seventh National Prescription Drug Take Back Day for Oct. 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This allows people to safely dispose of unwanted or unneeded prescription drugs. The service is free and anonymous. Accidental overdoses and deaths from the misuse or abuse of prescription drugs are still at epidemic levels in the nation. At particular risk are young people, for whom prescription drugs are now the second-most abused category of drugs after marijuana. Prescription drug-induced deaths have
increased dramatically and are second only to motor vehicle fatalities. Investigation sows that the drugs are obtained from family and friends, home medicine cabinets, and are a prime target in burglaries. Lincoln County residents with unused prescription drugs can bring them to the front lobby of the Ruidoso Police Department at 1085 Mechem Dr. and drop them into a safeguarded DEA drug disposal container. For more information, call Special Agent R.S. “Dick” Swenor, Support Services, Ruidoso Police Department, at 575-2587365, or 575-973-0876.
Polish émigré charged with exploitation
Andrzej Cebo, 54, was arrested on Oct. 9 and charged with sexual exploitation of children in Ruidoso. Cebo, a Polish citizen whose U.S. visa expired in 2006, was the target of the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, made up of detectives from the Ruidoso Police Department and special agents from the New Mexico Attorney General’s office.
The arrest was the culmination of a multi-week investigation into Internet downloads to his computers of children under the age of 18 engaged in sexual activity. Cebo was taken to the Lincoln County Detention Center, where he is being held on a $10,000 bond and an ICE immigration detainer.
Healing from breast cancer By Lydia C. Radosevich
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. Unknown to most people, physical therapy can play a role in the treatment of breast cancer. Depending on the severity of the disease, extensive chemotherapy and sometimes surgery may be required. Following treatment, patients feel drained and worn out. This can lower the patient’s quality of life by significantly affecting day-to-day function. Physical therapy helps with pain management, range of motion, and muscle function. In fact, the American Cancer Society strongly recommends a structured exercise program and physical therapists are uniquely qualified to assess the need for, plan, and implement such a program. Broadly speaking, the role of the physical therapist in breast cancer can be divided into two parts: input immediately after surgery, and long term care input.
1. Immediately after surgery
Breast cancer surgery not only involves removal of the affected breast tissue, but can also include the nearby lymph nodes and some blood vessels as well. Exercise facilitates healing and helps restore function in the affected side. As soon as pain subsides, the physical therapist can help increase range of motion and encourage muscle contractions. Physical therapists will prescribe and teach certain stretching and strengthening exercises for surrounding joints like the shoulder and elbow to maintain mobility and muscle function. Breathing exercises allow for increased expansion of lungs and movements of joints in and around the rib cage. Postural precautions (not sleeping on the side of the
operation for a few days for example) are also provided by the physical therapist. The prevention of swelling in the lymph nodes (lymphedema) reduces levels of fatigue, helping patients to remain active.
2. Long term treatment
A physical therapist can help patients regain confidence, improve lung capacity, move without pain, remain physically active and live happy, healthy and productive lives. This is achieved using a combination of exercise therapy, manual techniques and home exercise programs. Ask your doctor if exercise is right for you, and if the answer is yes, request a referral to a physical therapist (in NM not all insurances even require a referral, so you can set up an appointment on your own). Your physical therapist will teach you a gentle, progressive exercise program and will encourage you to work within your pain limits. Wear lose, comfortable clothes as you do some gentle exercises. Never push yourself to the point of pain. Always take long, deep breaths, and never hold your breath while exercising. In the first few weeks of recovery, always exercise under the supervision of a physical therapist. Physical therapy plays an important role in the road to recovery for patients with breast cancer. Give us a chance to help you, and we’ll show you everything we can do to change your life. Lydia C. Radosevich, PT, has more than 30 years of experience as a physical therapist. She completely understands that mammograms are a huge pain (literally), but knows they are very important and wants to help those dealing with breast cancer to get back to a normal, pain-free lifestyle.
Spencer Spookfest Friday night
Bucket-loads of humor fill Odyssey Dance Theatre’s 15-dance work called “Thriller,” taking center stage Friday at 8 p.m. at the Spencer Theater. The bulk of this generously blended classical and jazz dance extravaganza is just pure fun. The clever, well-crafted dances effectively spoof famous horror flicks and our favorite archetypal creeps: the knife-slicing Lorena Bobbitt, blood-sucking vampires, tap dancing skeletons, crafty Salem Witches, a lovestruck Frankenstein, graveyard ghouls, terrible children of the corn, the Hunchback, vengeful Jason and more. This is a captivating performance with huge appeal for both adults and children. However, because some of the content may be a bit edgy, the Spencer recommends parents not bring easily frightened children. (As a general rule, children aged four or younger are not permitted to evening performances.) Directed by Derryl Yeager, a former Ballet West Principal and a television, stage and film veteran (credits range from Broadway’s “A Chorus Line” and “CATS” to the film “Staying Alive” and TV hit “Moonlighting), this Utah-based troupe is admired for both its thematic dances, athletic versatility and its theatrical skills. The company’s 20 professional dancers perform everything
from jazz, ballet, tap, modern, ballroom and hip-hop, allowing for very high entertainment amid the program’s utterly cool choreography. The show’s title piece features the entire company dressed as graveyard ghouls dancing to the 1982 multi-Grammy winning hit pop piece “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. Thereafter, the spooks arrive in droves, dancing to works of daunting intensity and absolute hilarity. The action in each piece is made quire apparent via the show’s titles like “Curse of the Mummy,” “Frankenstein & Frankenstein,” “Jason Jam,” “Lost Boys,” “Sugarplum’s Finale,” “Salem’s Mass,” “Dem Bones” and “River of Blood Dance” among others in the elaborately teched theatrical spectacular. This performance includes 10 to 14 student dancers, all from the Ruidoso area, who auditioned the same morning of the show to appear in the final number. After the performance, patrons are invited to a ‘Monster Mash’ in the Spencer lobby. Costumes are welcome. The highenergy performance as well as workshop and auditions are sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets are just $59 and $56. Call 575-336-4800 or go online to www.spencertheater.com for more information.
October 16, 2013
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Oct. 17 Pro football Seattle at Arizona, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18 High school football Ruidoso at Centennial, 7 p.m.
Oct. 19 College football Utah State at UNM, 7 p.m.
Oct. 20 Pro football Chicago at Washington, 10:30 a.m. Houston at Kansas City, 1:45 p.m. Denver at Indianapolis, 5:30 p.m.
Oct. 21 Pro football Minnesota at New York, 6 p.m.
Sports Results
Oct. 8
Volleyball Corona d. Valley Christian, 3-0 Hondo d. Vaughn, 3-1 Mescalero d. Carrizozo, 3-2 Ruidoso d. Lovington, 3-0
Oct. 9 Volleyball Carrizozo d. Magdalena, 3-2
Oct. 10 Volleyball Corona d. Lake Arthur, 3-0 Hondo d. Valley Christian, 3-1 Boys soccer Hatch 3, Ruidoso 2 Girls soccer Hatch 4, Ruidoso 1
Oct. 11 Football Hondo 70, Reserve 20 Ruidoso 31, Silver 28 Melrose/Clovis Christian 60, Carrizozo 22
Oct. 12 Football Santa Fe Indian 40, Mescalero 6 Volleyball Centennial d. Ruidoso, 3-0 Carrizozo d. Reserve, 3-0
Oct. 14 Volleyball Cloudcroft d. Capitan, 3-1
Oct. 15 Volleyball Mescalero at Hagerman, late Hondo at Corona, late Boys soccer Ruidoso at Silver, late Girls soccer Ruidoso at Silver, late
Sports Upcoming To keep up on high school scores or view live gamecasts, use this QR code or visit www. ruidosofreepress. com Schedule is subject to change
Oct. 17 Volleyball Gateway Christian at Corona, 5 p.m. Hagerman at Capitan, 5:30 p.m. Carlsbad at Ruidoso, 6 p.m. Lake Arthur at Hondo, 6 p.m. Cloudcroft at Mescalero, 6 p.m.
Oct. 18 Football Roy at Hondo, 6 p.m. Ruidoso at Centennial, 7 p.m. Carrizozo at Gateway Christian, 7 p.m. Magdalena at Mescalero, 7 p.m. Cloudcroft at Capitan, 7 p.m. Volleyball Quemado at Carrizozo, 1 p.m.
Sports
Oct. 22 Volleyball Capitan at Mescalero, 5:30 p.m. Hondo at Gateway Christian, 6 p.m. Vaughn at Corona, 6:30 p.m. Ruidoso at Portales, 7 p.m.
THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL:
Don’t take them lightly • Lady Warrior volleyball proving tough to beat
and our serving wasn’t that bad,” said Ruidoso coach Bernadette Garcia. “We just need to put in something in the offense. The girls are legit and they’re here to play.” Centennial, boasting a number of big girls with big hits, won the match by almost identical scores – 25-19, 25-19, 25-20. That shows some consistency on the Lady Warriors’ part, but also shows they were consistently bad just a little bit each time. In each game, Ruidoso (6-8) seemed to lose all their steam and allow the Lady Hawks (10-4) the victory.
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Maybe Ruidoso’s volleyball team lost in three to Centennial Saturday, but the Lady Warriors showed they have some fortitude that could serve them well come post-season. True, Ruidoso has to make it to the post-season, but with their District 4-3A victory over Lovington last Tuesday, they’re showing they won’t settle for anything less. “It was just a point here and there,
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Ruidoso hitter Lia Mosher (6) powers the ball over the net as Centennial blockers Ciara Luevano (15) and Mariana Padilla attempt to stop it Saturday.
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By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The drive between Ruidoso and Silver City is a loooong one. It’s even longer when your football team has lost a crucial Class 3A showdown. That’s what happened to the Silver Colts Friday at W.D. Horton Stadium, as Warrior receiver/ defensive back Parker Johnson racked up 249 yards receiving and rushing and had a gameclinching interception to help lead his team to a 31-28 victory. “He had a great game and took some shots too,” said Kief Johnson, proud coach and father to Parker. “I know he’s playing through some injuries and pain, and I’m real proud of him. “I’m proud of these hitmen over here as well,” the coach added. “We had some guys that had to fill in some positions because we were missing tackles and linemen, and they did a great job.” Both teams had identical records coming in to Friday’s contest. Silver was ranked No.
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possession, they made up for it on their next three with a trio of rushing touchdowns by Derek Salas, Franky Castillo and DJ Bliech that put Silver up 21-7 with 7:46 left in the first half. Running was what worked for Silver – the Colts racked up 241 yards in the game – but they also took to the air a lot more than Ruidoso, or anyone else, probably expected. “They were gashing us up front when they ran, and they’re a strong physical team,” coach Johnson said. “They were getting some yardage, so I was pleased with how our defense handled them. They bent but didn’t break.”
Thank goodness we don’t need Wikileaks or Edward Snowden to find out what the New Mexico Activities Association has up its sleeve when it comes to classifying schools by size. On The the NMMA has released its latest proposal for classification and realignment, and this sports writer really can’t tell a dif- Todd Fuqua ference. Currently, there are six classifications – from B to 5A. Under the new system, there will be . . . six classifications. Only now they’ll be 1A through 6A. “6A!? Those would be huge schools,” some are probably saying. To quote the late Chris Farley, “whoop-de-freakin’-do.” The document released by the NMAA doesn’t state exactly what enrollment numbers a school must have to qualify for any classification, except to say “the 72 schools with the highest average enrollment will be split into the three largest classes.” That would include Ruidoso, which – if I’m reading this right – would go from 3A to 4A. But that doesn’t really mean anything. It’s not like the enrollment is up, the names have just changed, and the problems we have with 3A now will be 4A problems in the future.
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Silver receiver D.J. Bleich, center, is tackled by Ruidoso’s Matthew Carr (35) and Josh Reynolds during Friday’s game at W.D. Horton Stadium.
2, Ruidoso No. 3, and the entire state was watching. Silver (4-2) was the only team that had beaten the Warriors at all last season, including an ouster from the Class 3A state playoffs. Ruidoso (5-1) wanted revenge, and needed to set the tone early. That happened with a 35-yard strike from Cade Patterson to Johnson with 4:02 left in the first quarter. It was Ruidoso’s first play once they got possession after Silver received the opening kickoff and lost it on downs six minTodd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press utes later. Ruidoso quarterback Cade Patterson While the Colts may throws a quick out pass during his have misfired on their first team’s win over Silver on Friday.
Cross country starting to hit its stride Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso cross country coach Trevor Rabourn has always said the early meets are the toughest. After six weeks of grueling training and hard work, the Warriors are starting to run a little faster. Rylan Vega That was evident Saturday, as the Ruidoso boys won the Silver Invitational by four points over District 3-3A foe Socorro and
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well in front of Silver. The only district opponent Ruidoso didn’t see was Lovington, and Rabourn was very happy with how his harriers performed. “Winning that meet is a real confidence builder for us and a reminder that we’re one of the top teams in the district,” Rabourn said. “We wanted to have a good day against them (Socorro and Silver) and let them know we’re the team to beat.” Individually, Rylan Vega was second overall, running at 17:25 behind Socorro’s Manuel Licano. Jared Pollack was See STRIDE pg. B3
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Corona netters remain unbeaten in district By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press Two unbeaten District 3B volleyball teams squared off in Roswell Tuesday, and while Corona (13-1, 4-0) was one of those perfect squads, Valley Christian Academy (5-4, 2-1) was the other, which might have been a surprise to many who watched the Lions either unable to field a team at all or struggle in the last few years. So while the Cardinals did come out with a 25-15, 25-9, 25-9 victory, both coaches were pleased with what they saw from their squads. “(VCA) didn’t (look bad),” said Corona coach Richard Gage. “But it was nice to see my girls come back tonight. They’ve kind of been missing in action for a couple of games. They haven’t been playing their best ball and we got back to it. Our serves, I thought, were excellent tonight. I can’t expect any more than that out of them.” “I was pleased,” said VCA coach Marvin Sterrett. “It was a loss, but we want to play teams like that. I’ve been telling them, all year, we want to play teams like that.” In game one, the Lions led briefly – 2-0 on two nice plays at the nets, one by Krista Gunderson – then, despite a seven point run by the Cards on serving and a good tip by Aubrey Brandenberger, Valley kept Corona in check, stopping any long runs, returning the strong serves well and using good play at the net to make the Cardinals battle. Their one weakness was at the line, as service errors sent the ball back to Corona six times. “The first game we missed a lot of serves or we would have been right in the game to the end,” Sterrett said. “We had spurts where we played the best I’ve seen them so far this year in little spurts here and there, but then we’d have a letdown and not play as well.” In fact, game one ended on a service error after one of several disputed out-ofbounds calls handed the ball back to VCA at 24-15. Games two and three were much more Cardinal dominated.
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Jessica Liebold gets the return during Thursday’s District 3B match in Lake Arthur.
Cory Egan served six straight to put Corona up 7-0 in game two – two aces and both a kill and a tip by Hannah Gage helped – and four point runs by Brandenberger and Haleigh Erramouspe – three of Erramouspe’s shots aces – helped. A Hannah Gage kill put the game away for Corona. Game three was marred by an ankle injury to Gunderson – a tough blow for a team that only had one player on the bench – but after a time out to get her off the court and tended to, Brandenberger served five straight to put the Cardinals up 22-5. But VCA didn’t go quietly, getting the ball back on a hit by Brittany Bailey, and adding points on a Bailey Block and kill and Andrea Delarosa ace before final service errors gave Corona the game and match. With all his players back on the floor – the Cardinals had a starter missing in each of the first three district games – coach
Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Seniors standings, week 4 of 28 Name Won Lost Marx O Lot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5 Amigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 6 BLJ Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Two Ace’s & a Queen. . . . . . . . . . . 9 7 Golden Oldies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 9 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Marx O Lot? 1,949, Golden Oldies 1,868, Amigos 1,762 Handicap game – Two Ace’s & a Queen 683, BLJ Trio 611 Individual scores will be tracked starting week 5 ––– Tuesday Night Mixed standings, week 5 of 16 Name Won Lost Rhinorose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Sh’Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10½ 9½ Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 Gypsyhound Outla . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 Team 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Scorgasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8½ 11½ Bowl Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 14 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Rhinorose 2,611, Sh’Dam 2,462, Bowl Movement 2,458 Handicap game – Four Feathers 886, Team 8 885, Gypsyhound Outla 858 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Tom Rheingans 730, Tom Douglas 637, Max Cimmarron 627 Men’s handicap game – Mike Barnes 249, Jake White 244, Eddie Silva 220 Women’s handicap series –Pam Bernard 658, Diana Prouse 637, Misty Barnes 596 Women’s handicap game – Millie Cimmarron 236, Britany Gibson 227, Shannon Silva and Honey Foyt 201 ––– Wednesday Night Mixed standings, week 5 of 32 Name Won Lost Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13½ 6½ Living Energies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7
Western Auto Napa 2 . . . . . . . . 12½ Team 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Team 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10½ Team 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9½ Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Western Auto Napa 1 . . . . . . . . . . 5 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Down’s U-Haul 2,585, Team 6 2,459, Team 9 2,432 Handicap game – Ruidoso Bowl 917, Team 4 852, Team 7 849 Individual scores Men’s handicap series – Dan Roller 699, Bob Layher 828, Martin Espinosa 553 Men’s handicap game – Tom Douglas 246, Phil Fanning 214, Ronnie Wright Women’s handicap series – Honey Foyt 656, Kathy Kiefer 635, Trina Thomas 618 Women’s handicap game – Pam Bernard 278, Jean Fanning 220, Connie Giles ––– Thursday Night Men’s standings, week 5 of 32 Name Won Lost Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 6 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 8 Western Auto Napa . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 GSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 9 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 11 Buckner Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 12 Last week’s high scores Stratch series – Western Auto Napa 2,990, Down’s U-Haul 2,708 Scratch game – GSV 928, Team 4 897 Handicap series – Good Ole Boys 3,141, Ruidoso Bowl 2,882 Handicap game – Buckner Electric 1,083 Individual scores Scratch series – Terry Bernard 680, Jim McGarvey 653, Richard Guevara 644 Scratch game – Hans Dubay 244, John Cardone 236, Evan Reed 220 Handicap series – Jim Clements 688, Darron Sanders 671, Ryan Cannon 648 Handicap game – Ron Wright 265, Mike Bryant 253, Donald Yeager 235
Gage was happy to see the solid play. “We returned serves well tonight,” he said. “We had a couple of short ones hit in front of us, but we got the sets tonight and the girls were hitting the ball well. Several girls hitting the ball well. We talked a lot better on the floor. They seemed like they were smiling again on the floor and they covered the floor better. They moved their feet better. ,,, Tonight was an improvement over anything we’ve played since the Gateway tournament. They stepped back up tonight.”
Corona 3, Lake Arthur 0
It was somewhat easier for the Cardinals in Lake Arthur Thursday, as Corona defeated the very young Panthers 25-12, 25-8, 25-8. But after the stellar play on Tuesday, the Cardinals took a step back Thursday. “There’s no nice way to say it,” coach Gage said. “There’s games when it’s just hard to get up and stay up. There’s games like that when the focus is not there. ... I didn’t like the way we started out not focused tonight.” Which let the Panthers put the first point on the board and go up 2-1 before Dunsworth made it 5-2 on three serves and a kill, then Leibold served four straight aces. But down 13-4, Jessica Berrera – one of only two LAHS seniors on the team – closed the gap to 13-9 before coach Gage called a time out. A tip and kill by Myra Davila, the other Panther senior, made it 15-12, but then Egan served the final nine points to give Corona the game. And in Games 2 and 3, the Cardinals kept Panther offensive
points to a minimum, while getting a ninepoint serving run from Angelina Romero to close out game two – a tip by Hannah Gage got the victory – and long serving runs by Gage, Leibold and Dunsworth in game three. “We came back and played better,” coach Gage said. “We’re still not where I want us to be. And I’m not knocking a 14-1 record. There’s a lot of coaches who would die for that so I’m thrilled to death with that. I’m not necessarily totally thrilled with how we’re there. I know we can play better. I’ve seen us play better and I want to get back to that. I want to be ready for the end of the year.” LAHS coach Rebecca Villalva had mixed emotions about how her team played. “To be honest, I just have to keep reminding myself that I’ve got eighth graders on the team,” she said. “I’ve got eighth graders and freshmen who are playing, neither one of them being on a varsity level. But at this point, I just keep telling myself, we’re in district. We’ve already played so many games. We’ve practiced for so many weeks that we should be there.” But she was happy with game one, especially with how the Panthers handled the hard Corona serves. “Definitely, because our passes were still to target no matter what the other side is doing,” she said. “Our passes are to target. We’re bump, setting, hitting every single time. I was very proud, regardless of the other side of the court. We were playing our game. And that was our game. We were playing really well. And then it seems like second game, they warmed up or something and our girls just kind of cooled off.” For Corona, the match was the last on the road until the post season, and despite the slight step back, coach Gage is overall happy. “Our serves are still as good as anybody in the state. As a team, we’re serving over 90 percent. I’m thrilled to death with that. We return serves well. When we pass well, we hit well. When the setter’s got a chance to set well, we do it well. So we’ve got a lot of things that are right out there and just a few small things that we need to fix.”
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SHOWDOWN from pg. B1 try one last play. Salas When quarterback uncorked a long throw, Salas was scrambling, the but it was intercepted Ruidoso defense was workby Hayden Frierson to ing. Silver never really had end the game. an answer for the Warrior Now with another line or the tackling abilities game against Centenof Zane and Josh Reynolds nial – the only team to and defensive back Matbeat the Warriors this thew Carr. season – and the start Salas was sacked five of District 4-3A play times in the game, and Ruon the way, the Waridoso was able to catch up riors rind themselves with two scores by Johnson in a pretty good posi– including a spectacular tion. 48-yard run in which he “We’ve got a big broke five tackles – just game coming up this before the half. week and then Portales The game was still and Lovington,” Johntied after another pair of son said. “The game touchdowns by both teams at Centennial will be with 6:39 left, and it ended Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press a great test with the up being the leg of Travis Mosher that was the differ- Ruidoso’s Parker Johnson, left, intercepts a pass intended for Silver receiv- playoff environment there.” ence on the scoreboard. He er Alex Holguin near the end of Friday’s game at W.D. Horton Stadium. The interception secured the victory for the Warriors. Notes: Ruidoso put through a 22-yard field again showed how goal with 2:39 left to give efficient they were on offense, scoring as many touchdowns as the Warriors their final margin of victory. With that much time on the clock, Silver still had an outside the Colts in seven fewer minutes of possession . . . Johnson may chance of scoring again to at least tie it, but Johnson picked off a have been the star of the show, but at least the Warriors found someone else to score a touchdown when David Dankert hauled Salas pass at the Colt 37. in a pass in the third quarter, wide open when the Colts put triple Ruidoso eventually had to give the ball back on downs, but coverage on Johnson. Silver had only four seconds left on their own 30 yard line to
WARRIORS 31, COLTS 28 Silver . . . . . . . . . 7 14 0 7 – 28 Ruidoso . . . . . . . 7 14 7 3 – 31 First Quarter Rui – Parker Johnson 35 pass from Cade Patterson (Travis Mosher kick), 4:02 Sil – Derek Salas 3 run (Jeremiah Burke kick), 0:47 Second Quarter Sil – Franky Castillo 54 run (Burke kick), 11:28 Sil – DJ Bleich 4 run (Burke kick), 7:46 Rui – Johnson 3 run (Mosher kick), 5:42 Rui – Johnson 48 run (Mosher kick), 2:23 Third Quarter Rui – David Dankert 17 pass from Patterson (Mosher kick), 0:32 Fourth Quarter Sil – Salas 2 run (Burke kick), 6:39 Rui – Mosher 22 FG, 2:39 ––– Team statistics Sil Rui First downs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 14 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-241 32-180 Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 149 Att-comp-int. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-8-3 19-11-0 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314 329 Punts-avg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34 4-35.2 Fumbles-lost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0-0 1-0 Penalties-yards. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-66 8-62 Time of possession. . . . . . . . 27:32 20:28 ––– Rushing: Sil – Franky Castillo 10-109, Derek Salas 16-98, DJ Bleich 6-33, Hector Vigil 5-4, Andrew Martinez 1-(minus-3). Rui – Parker Johnson 10106, Cisco Mayville 14-68, Cade Patterson 8-6. Passing: Sil –Salas 19-8-3, 103. Rui – Patterson 19-11-0, 164. Receiving: Sil – Alex Holguin 4-38, Bleich 1-34, Isaac Iniquez 1-19, Andrew Martinez 2-12. Rui – Johnson 5-143, David Dankert 2-19, Travis Mosher 1-4, Jordan Wright 1-0, Mayville 2-(minus-2).
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finishing third behind Silver and Socorro. Regan Werito easily bested the field with a time of 20:02, almost 30 seconds ahead of her nearest competitor, Emerald Goranson of Socorro. Elyssa Douds was seventh overall at 22:15, while Waki Little-Spotted Horse was at No. 9 with a time of 22:42. Gabby Diaz and Haley Randolph rounded out the Lady Warrior finishers at 21st and 24th, respectively.
three-school district, with all the scheduling problems that come with it. I understand the Association’s original intent when expanding the number of classes – “to allow schools of all sizes to have a realistic opportunity
“It was exceptionally good to see us as a varsity squad and see how we’ll match up,” Rabourn said of the girls team. “The entire team is starting to hit its stride, and we used this race as an indicator to see where we’re at.” Ruidoso next takes to the course at Rio Rancho, another preview for a future meet, as Rio Rancho is again the site of the state meet. After that, it’s home for the Warrior Invitational at RHS on Oct. 26.
to compete for championships,” according to the NMAA website – but this doesn’t seem to be a much better solution. There just aren’t enough schools – or students – sprinkled evenly across the state. Unless we start re-
LIGHTLY from pg. B1 “We’ll review film and get their brains clicking together,” Garcia said. “Games like this against a big school district like Las Cruces, you have to think that we did excellent in the whole scheme of things.” Game one was a perfect example, as the teams traded leads and ties, with no lead ever being more than three points. That changed when Centennial’s Alexis Marez got the serve, and the Lady Hawks rattled off five straight points. The Lady Warriors tried to stop the Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press bleeding, but a kill by Ruidoso’s Andi Harrelson, far right, tips the ball over the net as Gill Marquez straight Lovington defenders Baylee Jeter (2) and Sydney Saxton try to down ended it. stop it in the Lady Warriors’ District 4-3A opener at RHS. Game two was an almost-carbon copy, Centennial came out strong to start the only it was Marina Padilla with the winning serves – including one final frame, with Ruidoso kicking it into ace. Centennial rattled off five straight points gear once Marikka Temple came up with one of the strongest kills she’s had all year to turn a 19-all tie into a 25-19 victory. to bring the Lady Warriors to within five. While Ruidoso may have finally found its groove, it could never get much closer, the hole they dug early was too deep. So, the Lady Warriors were swept just days after opening their District 4-3A season with a decisive win over Lovington, but Garcia is still very happy with where her team is. She’s looking forward to getting back on the winning track with home matches against Carlsbad this Thursday and district nemesis Portales on Oct. 22. “We just want to be prepared for Portales, they’re a traditional program,” Garcia said. But any team Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press can be beaten. We’ll just roll the dice Ruidoso back row player Rachel Davis receives and hopefully have a little bit of luck a Centennial serve on Saturday at Ruidoso on our side along with all the hard High School. work.”
locating the population – a terrible idea –that inequality will always be there, no matter how many classes the NMAA decides to create.
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Senior running back/receiver/ defensive back Once more, Parker’s worth to his team was impossible to overlook. he scored three touchdowns, racked up almost 300 yards rushing and receiving, and snagged the game-clinching interception in Friday’s 31-28 win over Silver.
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Equine marksmanship pays off for Lincoln County duo By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It may have been a while since Darien Ross has been called a rookie, but rookie is just what she was this year on the schedule of the New Mexico Territory Mounted Shooters, an organization that sponsors shoots throughout New Mexico. The season traditionally ends on the second week of October in Roswell, as the Chisum State Championship is held at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. This year, it was held over the past weekend, and Ross ended up as winner in the Senior Ladies 1 classification – both for the weekend and for the whole year. Ross – who is also the Ruidoso girls soccer coach – said she was just interested in trying on this new sport in May and see how it fit when the season started. “I told my husband I was just wanting to get my feet wet, just to learn,” Ross
said. “But by the middle of the season, I was fighting for points.” Mounted shooting involves taking out targets placed at spots in a rodeo arena – usually balloons – all while astride a horse running full steam. Making Ross’ achievement even more impressive is the fact that her horse – Lily – is a four-year-old that had never done anything like this before. “It was a rough start,” Ross said. “At our first event, she didn’t even want to get in the arena, and she was spinning and jumping. I was missing balloons all over the place.” Things were a little rough in Roswell to start, as Ross had forgot to put in her horse’s earplugs before the first round. “Once I fired that first shot right over her head, it startled her and she was no good for the rest of the round,” Ross said. “After I put the earplugs in, we just kept getting better and better as we went along.”
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Darien Ross and her horse Lily at a competition earlier this year. The duo teamed up to win their classification at the Chisum State Championship in Roswell in the New Mexico Territory Mounted Shooters season.
Ruidoso boys still in the hunt Ruidoso girls struggle at Hatch By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Frustrating, yet exciting; that’s how to describe the District 3-1A/3A boys soccer race this season. Exciting, because just about anyone has a shot at a district title this year. It’s frustrating for the exact same reason. Ruidoso experienced a bit more of that frustration Thursday, when they dropped a 3-2 road decision to Hatch. This was a loss after the Warriors (8-8, 3-3 district) had pulled off something
of an upset overtime win at New Mexico Military Institute the previous weekend. The Bears took advantage of the Warrior defense early with a quick goal, but were leading by just one goal at the half, 2-1. Ruidoso was able to tie it at 2-all after the break, but the tie didn’t last. The Warriors had a golden opportunity to tie things at 3-all later with a penalty kick, but it was stopped. “We’re competing and we’re in these games, we just started a little flat,” Romero said. “Then when the opportunities presented themselves, we couldn’t
Hondo to wrap up season By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com 174-20, that’s the aggregate score of Hondo’s last two football games. It shows that the Eagles are one of the two best six-man teams in the state. “That’s a fair assessment,” said Hondo coach Brandon Devine. “It’s us and Lake Arthur at the top, but Dora played Lake Arthur pretty well for the first half.” The Panthers ended up winning that game 78-44. Hondo’s latest victory – a 70-20 win at Reserve on Friday – was actually a close one to start. “At halftime we led 32-20, so they played us pretty good in the first half,” Devine said. “They played us like it was the Superbowl, and we were a little flat coming off that long bus ride. After we made the adjustments, it worked out OK.” Hondo (6-1, 3-0 District 2) is at home this Friday against Roy for a 6 p.m. start. It’s their penultimate game of the season, facing off against district opponent Animas to round out the season Oct. 25.
make it happen.” Even with the loss, Ruidoso has an outside chance at a district title and a solidified chance at a state berth. Silver beat NMMI in Roswell on Friday to go to 4-1 in district. The Colts were next up for Ruidoso on Tuesday, and the Warriors are at home against Socorro in the season finale on Oct. 24. “We’ve just got to win and go 5-3 in district,” Romero said. “We might need a little help getting into state. A district championship would be wonderful, but we’d be happy to just get an extra game.”
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Except for a four-game loss to top-ranked 1A squad Fort Sumner, the Carrizozo Lady Grizzly volleyball team has been unbeaten. There have only been four matches they’ve played that haven’t been three-game sweeps. Carrizozo was pushed to limit on Oct. 9 by a determined Magdalena team, winning in five 25-19, 20-25, 25-21, 19-25, 15-13. “It was absolutely awesome,” said an enthusiastic Pam Allen on her team’s
Lobo rally in Laramie falls short By Richard Stevens Senior Writer/GoLobos.com For the New Mexico Lobos, their trip to Wyoming Cowboys’ country on Saturday featured a lot of perseverance, a courageous comeback, a handful of poise, a few too many mistakes . . . And too much Cowboy Brett Smith. The Wyoming junior quarterback threw for 247 yards and one touchdown and added 138 yards rushing with his two ground scores coming in the fourth quarter. Smith’s heroics pulled Wyoming out of a 24-24 tie and into a 38-24 lead that the ‘Pokes massaged into a 38-31 Mountain West victory.
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Majors Oct. 9 Apaches 28, Cloudcroft Bears 6 Oct. 12
“But the girls played panic ball in the second half,” Ross said. “It’s just a matter of getting the girls off the bus ready to play.” Shalom Keller had the Lady Warriors’ only score on the day. Ruidoso was again on the road Tuesday at Silver. The Lady Colts are the only district opponent the Lady Warriors have defeated this year, and Ross knows they can do it again, if they get off the bus ready to play. “Silver’s an even longer trip than Hatch, so it will be a challenge,” Ross said. “We have three girls play the best of game of their lives one game, then it’s a different three the next. We need them all to play that was at the same time.” Ruidoso finishes the regular season at home with a contest against Socorro on Oct. 24.
Carrizozo girls triumphant twice more
The LOBO howl
Capitan Tigers 13, Raiders 6 Sooners 26, Cloudcroft Bears 14 Apaches 46, Carrizozo Grizzlies 0 Minors Oct. 8 Raiders 28, Capitan Tigers 0 Oct. 12 Apaches 28, Cloudcroft Bears 6 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Majors Oct. 16 Sooners vs. Raiders, 6:30 p.m.
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Defeating Hatch on the road would be a tall order for the Ruidoso girls, but not one they couldn’t accomplish. Problem was, it was a road game, and the Lady Warriors have proven ineffective when traveling. Thursday proved to be no different, as the Lady Bears took a 4-1 victory. “The score was better (than when we played them here),” said Ruidoso coach Darien Ross. “But I wouldn’t say we played better. We were in their end quite a bit and had a lot of shots on goal, but we still didn’t look as good as at home.” Ruidoso (3-12, 1-3 District 3-1A/3A) were only down 2-0 at halftime, a deficit Ross knew her girls could make up.
Oct. 17 Capitan vs. Carrizozo, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 Raiders vs. Apaches, 1 p.m. Sooners vs. Capitan, 3 p.m. Cloudcroft vs. Carrizozo, 5 p.m. Minors Oct. 19 Razoracks vs. Steelers, 9 a.m. Raiders vs. Warriors, 11 a.m. Flag Football Oct. 19 Patriots vs. Capitan, 9 a.m. Broncos vs. Packers 11 a.m.
fortitude in the match against the Lady Steers. “Magdalena is very good and they’re well coached. This was a hardfought match by both teams.” Carrizozo kept up its winning ways with a 25-6, 25-13, 25-6 sweep at Reserve on Saturday. Against Magdalena, the Lady Grizzlies (15-1, 2-0 district) showed some fortitude in game three. The Lady Steers (12-2) went up 9-1 and seemed to be cruis-
ing to victory and a 2-1 lead in the match when the Lady Grizzlies dug in their heels. “They just kept plugging away and came back to win it,” Allen said. “That was key. If we had lost that one, this probably wouldn’t have made it to five games.” Carrizozo needed another come-from-behind victory in the final frame to secure the match. Allen said it was a true team effort, and indicative of
the type of dynamic she has on this squad. “I was so profoundly proud of the Carrizozo kids on that night, all 14 of them,” Allen said. “They seem to have genuine mutual respect for each other. It’s a group of kids that keeps on pushing, and it’s a glorious thing to watch.” Carrizozo is at home this Friday for a 1 p.m. varsityonly match against District 4B foe Quemado.
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Cowboys, chuckwagons and music 2013 Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium
Photos courtesy of Sue Hutchison
Starvy Creek Chuckwagon was purchased near Bolivar, Mo., as an old Springfield farm wagon and restored to its chuckwagon purpose by Mark Day in 2009. “Don’t tell our wives we wash dishes,” he said. “We wouldn’t want it to get out!” The foursome won the award for the chuckwagon which came the farthest to participate. Their fare for the competition was chicken fried steak, ham and beans, mashed potatoes, apricot cobbler and sourdough bread, cooked over an open fire replicating range rides and days of old. Above left, from left to right are Randy Hickson, Charlie Knox and Mark Day who is also pictured at top right. At left, Bryan Dill is left to clean the “kitchen” after a long day of chuckwagon competition.
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At top, Jodi Nix and the Texas Cowboys are well-established artists in Texas. A true traditional Country Music and Western Swing artist, Nix has been in the business 50 years. He leads one of the finest dance bands in Texas; filling the floor on every song. Above left, there was no shortage of fiddle players onstage at this year’s LIncoln County Cowboy Symposium, leaving a packed house of country western music enthusiasts, tapping their feet and dancing the weekend away. Above right, Rod Steagall, named the “Official Cowboy Poet of Texas” in 1991, entertained a packed arena Friday afternoon with music and stories depicting the vanishing days of the Old West. His career has spanned more than 40 years, including eight Wrangler Awards from the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum in Oklahoma. His syndicated radio show ‘Cowboy Corner’ can be heard Sunday mornings on MTD Radio’s KRUI AM 1490.
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Education
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October 16, 2013
By Corey Bard
Even though military fiction icon Tom Clancy is no longer with us – he died Oct. 1 – his next novel “Command Authority” will be released Dec. 3, written with Mark Greaney. Tom Clancy had millions of fans who identified with his characters who served their country. Those fans included members of the military, veterans, government workers and many who just like his action adventure thriller style. “Hunt for Red October” was written in 1984 and made President Reagan a fan. Clancy was never in the military or the CIA which shows that a good book can be written by doing investigative research. He wrote about what many thought to be military secrets by searching through public Courtesy photo information and believing the Tom Clancy running of the military and defense industries was a great source for his stories. His main character, Jack Ryan has been played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and coming at Christmas time, Chris Pine will star in “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.” Clancy’s stories have made very successful movies.
Noon Lions honors educators, students The Noon Lions Club recently honored an educator and exemplary students from Capitan and Ruidoso. From left to right, Julie Rigsby of Ruidoso, graduate of Texas Tech, master’s degree and teaching Culinary Arts, whose goal is to teach families to prepare low cost delicious, nutritious meals; Kenadie Chino, a senior, who has attended the National Leadership Forum at the University of California, participates in the TeePee lounge (student
canteen), runs cross-country and wants to become an anesthesiologist; Kitty Callender, president of the Noon Lions; Tell Lowrance of Capitan, a sophomore who plays football, runs track and plans to enlist in the Air Force or Marines after graduation; Lowrance’s teacher, Melanie Sandoval, a graduate of Eastern New Mexico University, who has 27 years teaching experience and is teaching Math in her first year at Capitan. Each educator and student receives a small monetary award (the educators award to be used for something in their classroom). The student may spend his/hers on anything they wish, plus each receive a framed award certificate. Courtesy photo
Book signing at ENMU-R bookstore, Oct. 21
Amy Bennett will be at the ENMURuidoso bookstore Monday, Oct. 21 from noon to 2 p.m. to discuss and sign copies of her new book, “End of the Road.” Winner of the 2012 Dark Oak Mystery Contest, “End of the Road” is a murder mystery filled with strong characters, intriguing plot twists and plenty of local references. The signing is free and open to the public. Bennett, a longtime area resident and employee at Walmart and Noisy Water Winery, lives in Bent with her husband and
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Young vampires and goblins converge on Midtown each Halloween for plenty of treats.
Vampires in the village her hips and takes an aggressive Between the ages of 3 and stance. “I am not going to stay at 6, children are veritable sponges. home and wash dishes. I am not They absorb everything somegoing to stay at home and cook. times processing it later. They I am not going to stay at home learn from everything they see, and do laundry. My friends are in hear, smell, taste, feel and process danger. I am going to fight.” With it through their play. As we have this she runs upstairs and throws been discussing Halloween and herself on her bed. Father and the scary, I watched and listened brother look at each other and as they put together the following shake their heads. They leave for scenario. the fighting. Tyler, Casey and Alice had As soon as they are gone, decided to play vampires. The Alice comes downstairs and pulls characters were: a father, Casey; a sword from a hidden corner. a brother, Tyler; a daughter Alice. Nisha Hoff man She grabs the sword and is gone. The setting was “the village.” The vampires had swept into town and nishahoffman@yahoo.com She is soon battling for her life with the vampires. They overpower her and she taken over the castle (our playhouse). Our famscreams, “Faaaaaather! Brooother!” Then all is ily lived on the outskirts of the village in a tree quiet. Father and Brother have heard her screams house. and understand what has happened. They go in As our play begins Alice is running into the search of Alice. When they find her they see their yard screaming, “Father, brother, the vampires grandfather’s sword. Kneeling beside her with are here. They have taken over the village and long woeful faces, in teary voices brother sighs, people are being killed. They have killed Lu“My sister, my sister.” Father is much more cinda. We must go and fight. We must go fight!” distraught. He cries, “My daughter, my daughter. Father agrees and grabs his sword signaling to I loved her so much but she would just never brother to do the same. Alice shouts, “Where is listen.” my sword? I must go and fight too. We all must fight!” Alice is begging to help them fight. At this brother states, “You can’t fight. Guys are much better fighters than girls. Fighting is dangerous and we do not want anything to happen to you. We do not want you to be hurt or killed.” Father agrees and tells Alice she must stay at home. She On Friday, at 11 a.m., is to protect the home and stay where the Ruidoso Public library she belongs. Alice does not want to presents an IMAX large hear this. She stops, puts her hands on format film, “The Ring of Fire,” in the downstairs classroom. This 40-minute film explores the seismic activity around the Pacific Ocean’s tectonic plate. Footage includes the birth and growth of a volcano out of the sea, as well as earthquakes. For more information, call 575-258-3704. The library is located at 107 Kansas City Road.
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son. She began writing in 2004 after learning about National Novel Writing Month. The book will be available for sale and will be added to the available titles by local authors. She looks forward to talking to students and the general public about her experiences as a writer. For more information, contact Sandy Stambaugh, ENMURuidoso bookstore manager at 257-3010.
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Dave White presents ‘Geology of Ruidoso’ at the library Learn the geology of Ruidoso at the Ruidoso Public Library on Friday, Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. Join geologist, David White, to learn the ancient history of how the land that is Ruidoso and Sierra Blanca came to exist. The ancient seas came and subsided. Upheavals, faults, intrusions and erosion form the land that we know today. Come learn of the different formations, the strata and the geological time scale for the Ruidoso area from an expert in the geological field, who makes this science interesting. David White is a retired geologist residing in Carrizozo. He leads geologic field trips for ENMU-Ruidoso. (This is the best way to learn the geology of
the area – go out and see the formations first hand.) White has his PostDoctorate studies from N.M. Tech, his Ph.D. from Miami University, his Masters from Indiana State University and his B.S. from Indiana State University. White taught geology and Earth Science in North America, the Middle East, Republic of Marshall and the Republic of Korea. He designed and implemented exploration research projects in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Korea. The field of studies for these explorations included precious metals, base metals, energy metals and industrial metals.
Well-published in scientific journals, White is currently writing geologic guides of select Colorado state parks and monuments. He continues to study the evolution of the planet and to study and write about interesting geological locations in the U.S. and Asia. Obviously, one does not really “retire” from a field that you love. For more information call Ruidoso Public Library at 575-258-3704. The library is located at 107 Kansas City Road. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. http://www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com/.
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Phi Theta Kappa hosts youth cowboy poetry contest By Angela M. Smith Schmidt
During the annual Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium, Ruidoso ENMU’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Chapter hosted an awards ceremony honoring the winners of the Kids Poetry Contest. The theme was “A Day on the Ranch” and was open to children in the 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Handing out the awards were the PTK Chapter’s president, vice president and secretary, Matthew Gonzalez, Jeff Schmidt and Tonia Ashby. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and encourage scholarship among two-year college students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of leadership and service with an intellectual climate for exchange of ideas and ideals, a lively fellowship for scholars, and stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence. Poet Laureate went to Landri Wilcox (pictured above right) in Mrs. Seigmann’s class and Poet Laureate Runner Up was Tyler Salas (pictured far right), in Ms. Annala’s class. Both girls read their poems as did several of the other winners. Photos courtesy of Angela M. Smith Schmidt
Other winners were: Mrs. Siegmann’s class First: Landri Wilcox Second: Carter Beatty Third: Isis Lucero Ms. Ontiveros’ class First: Samuel Flusche Second: Sophia Henry Third: Sharon Minnix Ms. Gibson’s first period class
First: Sierra Tolhurst Second: Avery Randolph Third: Catherine Baker Ms. Gibson’s second period class First: Elijah Dominguez Second: Mystica Mendez Third: Kayleigh Murillo Ms. Annala’s second period class First: Evangeline Klein
Mrs. Trujillo’s class First: Dyllan Morgan Second: Erik Guerrero Third: Jacob Williams
Third: Winter Bailey
Second: Tyler Salas Third: Bailey Moore Ms. Annala’s third period class First: Kaylee Swanne Second: Alex Demiter Third: Bailey Magoosh Ms. Annala’s sixth period class First: Makaela Harvey Second: Greg Alaniz
Ms. Annala’s seventh period class First: Toni Samora Second: Ciarra Blake Third: Felicitas Nieto
Ms. Jones’ class First: Dillen Romero Second: Amber Allan
Ms. Anchondo’s class First: Jose Gallegos Second: Maria Gallegos Third: Fiona ConnorCrewe
Ms. Flowers’ class First: Jennifer Friberg Second: Ashley Parker
Oct. 16 through Oct. 22 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 WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 16 Pre-school Story Time, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 a.m. 575-2583704. This week: dinosaur stories; craft: make a hand print dinosaur. Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live every Wednesday night. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older to attend. 575-464-7053. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.
horse racing, it is the place to go. Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Highway 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 EMNRD-Forestry 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, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 17 Tiny Tots Program, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. For infants and children through 3 years old. Programs can include: stories, dance, music, free play and sometimes a craft. Altura Winds, Trinity United Methodist Church, 10th St., Carrizozo, 7 - 9 p.m. The quintet will also perform at the old gym at 2 p.m. This woodwind quintet is based in Albuquerque and will present a concert featuring a variety of musical genres. A reception and opportunity to meet the musicians will follow the concert. Presented by Carrizozo Music in the Parks and through the generosity of Zia Natural Gas Company. 575-6482757; www.carrizozomusic.org. Both concerts are free. Mark Kashmar, country blues, Café Rio, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Karaoke with DJ Pete Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m. All-you-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. FRIDAY OCTOBER 18 31st annual Ruidoso Oktoberfest, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., Friday, 5 - 11 p.m.; Saturday, noon - 11 p.m. German food, music, fun and of course, beer. Produced by Special Events Resource Group (SERG) – a nonprofit 501c3 NM Corporation formed with the purpose of providing funds to benefit legitimate and recognized charities and fund education scholarships for the youth of Lincoln County. 575-257-6171; Okto-
berfestruidoso.com. Adults: $9 for one day; $16 for both days; young adults age 13 to 18: $5, $8 for two days; children under 12 free. Both must be accompanied by an adult. Rebecca’s Exceptional Wine Dinner, The Lodge Resort & Spa in Cloudcroft, 6 - 10 p.m. Enjoy a delicious 5-course dinner prepared by an award-winning chef paired with wonderful wines to enhance the flavor of the palate. $88 (plus tax and gratuity) per person. For reservations, call 800-395-6343. Special dinner/ lodging package available for couples. 575-682-3131; www. TheLodgeResort.com. Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930. Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open every Friday 4 p.m. to dusk. Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks. Local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, hot weekly favorites at the Goldrush Grill, baked goods, pottery, woodwork, handmade soaps, baskets, jewelry and metalsmithing from local artisans. Pan for gold and sip free coffee by the campfire. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m. Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry. Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m. Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in
Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www. hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142. ALBUM: Mid-20th Century Photographs by Carmon Philips of the People and Places of Lincoln County exhibit opens at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. 26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. 575-378-4142; www.hubbardmuseum.org. Cree Meadows is open to the public and invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers the Boulder Plaza, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Hosted by Tradd Tidwell. 575257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m. Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m. Odyssey Dance Theatre’s “Thriller,” Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. The Odyssey Dance Theatre, a Utah company of 18 dance professionals, presents their “Spooktacular” show, “Thriller.” A theatrical dance with creepy ghouls in hilarious dance number that include “Death of A Sugarplum Fairy,” “Frankenstein & Frankenstein,” “Jason’s Jam,” “Dem Bones,” “Children of the Corn” and “River of Blood Dance.” This is dance macabre that features break-dancing mummies, vampire ballerinas, witches and hip-hopping skeletons-terrific Halloween horror with phenomenal skills. BBQ chicken buffet before the performance, $20. Performance, $56 and $59. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Main Street, Latin-influenced rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. SATURDAY OCTOBER 19 High Rolls Apple Festival, High Rolls/Mountain Park Community Center, 56 Cottage Row, High Rolls, N.M. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Smell and taste all kinds of apple products at the largest apple festival in the area. Local
golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band. The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view. Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.
apples, cider, arts & crafts vendors, food, drinks and children’s activities. 575-682-6044; www. hrmplions.com. Free. Party on the Mountain, Ski Apache, Ski Run Rd. (Highway 532), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The band “Cross Roads” will be playing, events include a giant slide and obstacle course, a climbing wall, a long drive contest and bike trail will be open for the last time. The Eagle Cafe and Spirit Bar will be open. Free t-shirts to the first 200 people, and any day season passes will be on sale. 575-464-3600; www. skiapache.com. Free. Hubbard Museum/ENMURuidoso lecture series on Lincoln County history, at the museum, 26301 Hwy 70 West, Ruidoso Downs, 2 p.m. This week: Carmon Phillips, Ruidoso photographer and community builder. Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods, 5 - 10 p.m. Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, 7 - 9 p.m. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopelli Country Club in Alto from 7 - 10 p.m. Main Street, Latin-influenced rock, Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. SUNDAY OCTOBER 20 Live music at WPS in Midtown
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News from around the state OCTOBER 10 County approves loan repayment plan
FORT SUMNER — The De Baca County Commission has approved a 20-year plan for repayment of a $400,000 Rural Infrastructure Program loan from the New Mexico Environment Department. The loan was used to fund construction of the county’s new transfer station east of Fort Sumner. The County was offered two payment options; one with annual payments including $6,989 in interim construction interest and the other with payments excluding the interim interest. The RIP loan does not require the County to begin making payments until after completion of the construction. However, interest was calculated over the construction period that is required to be repaid. The commissioners unanimously approved an annual payment of $27,356.12,
which includes $469 per year to address to interim interest. — De Baca County News
Capitan challenges USDA loan payment
Capitan will send the U.S. Department of Agriculture an offer to pay $5,000 toward what the agency says is a default payment on a 40-year loan for wastewater system improvements. At their regular meeting Oct. 8, trustees unanimously voted to authorize village finance officer Shirley Pavlovic to make the $5,000 offer toward what the USDA claims to be a payment in arrears. Pavlovic explained when the village received notification the loan payment was in arrears she asked the USDA to research the loan payments. She also asked why the village was being charged $8,594. “I wasn’t here when the loan was origi-
Rootin’ Tootin’ Sheriff’s Posse kids rodeo 2013 Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium
Featuring one of the best kid’s rodeos in the region was the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse at the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium Saturday. The wellattended rodeo took place in the Sheriff’s Posse Arena, just like the pros, the kid’s rodeo offered exciting events for kids from 3 to 10 years old. Rodeo events included barrel racing with stick horses, dummy roping, goat scramble and roping. Photos courtesy of Angela M. Smith Schmidt
Ranger Wayde (Jeff Schmidt) plays harmonica for the musical bales for ages 4 - 6.
nally made in 2001,” Pavlovic said. “I would like to look at refinancing, because with interest it will be over $1 million paid out.” Pavlovic said the accounting from USDA was “sloppy work and unprofessional.” She said the village was first informed about the payment in 2007, at which time she contacted USDA on how to correct the situation concerning the first loan payment not being made. She got no response for a year, she said. “After I made a request for them to make a correction, they didn’t do it,” Pavlovic added. The village has another loan from USDA, which has had no problems, Pavlovic said. Pavlovic said she would like to refinance both USDA loans, or pay more into the principle to reduce the interest costs. — Lincoln County News
The permits needed by ranchers are only required annually by the Bureau of Land Management, Whooton said. Farmers and livestock producers in other states use reports issued by the National Agriculture Statistics Services to make decisions about how to price crops, which commodities to grow and when to sell them, and to track cattle auction prices. The federal government stopped the NASS, cut off all access to the USDA website and stopped issuing new reports about demand and supply, exports and prices immediately following the shutdown. State Sen. Cliff Pirtle, R-Dist. 32, who also farms in Chaves County, said while the agriculture industry may be affected nationally, most of the feed grown in this valley is feed that is sold to local dairy operations. — Roswell Daily Record
OCTOBER 9 Without explanation, trustees fire clerk
Proposal would change wolf habitat boundaries
ESTANCIA — The Board of Trustees here approved Oct. 7 Mayor Shirley Chavez’s recommendation for termination of Jewel Carter as town clerk. The vote was unanimous and without discussion. Jewell “Julie” Carter was seated in the audience, yet no board member met her eyes. She had been clerk since May 2011. When asked about it later, Carter said, “I have no comment.” Following the meeting, Chavez said, “It’s something we had to move forward with,” but would not comment further. She said the clerk is an “at-will” position, meaning either party can terminate the contract at will, and added that she wishes Carter “all the best.” Chavez said deputy clerk and treasurer Linda Warren will step in as acting clerk until a decision is made about posting the job. The board of trustees held a special meeting Oct. 3 to discuss personnel issues. Chavez would not comment about it other than to say there were several things going on. — The Independent, Edgewood
OCTOBER 8 Few agricultural problems reported with shutdown
ROSWELL — While farmers and livestock producers nationally struggle to get access to vital federal reports before planting winter crops, local farmers and ranchers are reporting few problems in the second week of the government shutdown. Roswell-area farmers and ranchers are somewhat protected from relying on a USDA information blackout. “The cattle business is rolling,” said Smiley Whooton, Chaves County commissioner and co-owner of Roswell Livestock Auction. “The packing houses are in business. All hands are on deck.”
CIBOLA COUNTY — Cibola County Commissioner Patrick Simpson remembers when, back in 2007, Reserve Independent Schools built wolf-proof shelters for children to use at school bus stops, in areas where the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service had reintroduced the Mexican gray wolf. The wood and wire mesh buildings came about largely because of pressure from Catron County residents, ranchers and outfitters, who were worried that with wolves roaming around, it couldn’t be a good situation for children to be left unprotected. Critics called the move an overreaction while proponents denied it was all a publicity stunt. Fast forward to 2013, and now Simpson seems to be sharing some of those same worries for the people of Cibola County and beyond. “I’ve seen wolves on my farm, and I’m on the north side of Interstate 40,” Simpson said of his home, which is approximately 10 miles north and west of Grants. “Well, they forgot to tell the wolf not to go there, and soon, if these wolves are standing on Mount Sedgwick and looking towards Mount Taylor, what’s going to happen?” Simpson and some of his constituents and friends recently held an unofficial meeting to discuss a new Fish and Wildlife Service call for public comment on the population designation of the Mexican wolf, not to be confused with the Mexican gray wolf, which is now thriving after years of revitalization efforts. The Mexican wolf, a smaller and differently colored wolf, has enjoyed some of this same revitalization, but the Service seems headed toward a management plan that could possibly expand the area in which the species thrives. This could include areas in Cibola County, particularly areas to the south, west and east, if such an expansion took place. — Cibola Beacon
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Copyright © 2013 Jay McKittrick Did we learn nothing from the movie Soylent Green? If Charlton Heston were alive today, I’m sure that he would try to warn us: “I’ve seen it!... I’ve seen it happening!... The ocean is dying!... The plankton is dying!... You’ve got to tell people!... It’s parts!... Potted meat is made out of parts!” And it is, evidently: Mechanically separated chicken, partially defatted pork, cooked beef tripe, hearts and tissue, etc. Not to mention the compliment of “natural” flavorings, dextrose and sodium something or others. Yum. Yum. Yum. And if you’ve ever cracked opened a can of the pink puréed gelatinous protein pâté, then
you know what I’m talking about. It looks like dog food, or the stuff that sticks to your shoes when you walk through a fish market. It’s disgusting. I can’t believe that the people who market potted meat can’t brainstorm a better name for their canned good. Don’t they realize that the name POTTED MEAT sound like the end result of eating their product? It’s enough to make a consumer cringe. Doritos is a successful trademark name. What if they changed the name of Potted Meat to DORMEATOS? That would be a good name for the product, don’t you think? Budweiser and Bud Light are also product names that sell well. They could change the name of Potted Meat to BUD MEAT
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(Never mind, that would have Clydesdale implications). Personally, I think the name PARANORMEAT would go over well in today’s market place given the paranormal shelf life of potted meat. That being said, I love to eat potted meat. From Spam to Treet, Deviled Ham to Vienna Sausages, I’ll eat potted meat fried or on a cracker. I’ll even eat potted meat on a doughnut, and that’s what’s so funny.
October 16, 2013
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Hello family. This week I wanted to address a frame of mind that can help keep us in balance while snatching potential victory away from our enemy. For simplicity sake, I want to label this philosophy “living freely and giving freely.” For many people, we tend master one side of this philosophy and neglect the other. For example, Phil Appel maybe you give freely of phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org your time and energy to your work or to helping others, but you struggle to find the time and energy to dedicate to the members of your own household. Or maybe you are so dedicated to your family that you often wish you could find things that you could do with your family to serve the community and give back some of the advantages that you all enjoy. Since both giving and living are important, striking a healthy balance between the two is a worthwhile goal. So today seems like a good day to take stock of where you are and make a game plan if needed. Let’s start with a perspective builder. When you see a neglected child that needs food, shelter, and a loving family, what do you want to do? Most of us would surely want to give them a nice warm home with plenty of food and a loving, caring attentive family that can foster spiritual growth. But if that is what we would want for someone else’s children, shouldn’t we also want that for our own? If we are not careful, we can spend so much of our time focused on helping others, working at our jobs and generally trying to save the world that we neglect to enjoy life with our own families and neighbors. God has placed us in a very small microcosm that has a finite, set of ministry goals that we can really achieve with His strength and guidance and provision if we just keep our faith and our focus. So let’s open our eyes and our pockets and our calendars to all the people that God would have us help. But let’s remember that some of those people are in our own homes and neighborhoods. Lord, please teach us to how to give freely and live freely. OK saints, now go change the world, one person at a time!
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I could have called them the “N” word, but I could not, I love the Mescalero Chiefs and the Ruidoso Warriors. Both the school mascot’s nicknames come from the Native would not, do that because of our relationship and respect for each other. When they called me by my nickname, it American heritage in our state. I can’t believe that with was not a racial put down. They really felt sorry for me the economic difficulties in our nation, President Obama because I really blistered when out in the sun. Now, if they is worried about the nickname of the NFL Washington had called me “Lobster,” I might have been offended. I was team… the Redskins. Florida State University has the born that way and could do nothing about it. By the way, nickname of the Seminoles. And, believe it or not, some there were no suntan creams back in those days. folks complained about that. I understand that racial sensitivity is brought about by Believe me, I think we should show respect for our prejudicial words and acts. I have seen redheads made fun Native Americans and any other ethnic group. But, there of and mistreated physically. These things are not right. is always someone who is looking to be offended about And, by all means, prejudice toward blacks is inexcusable. something. Native Americans have been mistreated as well. I was raised a few blocks from the area where If I voiced my displeasure about things that bother Negroes were able to live. My grandmother was loved me, I would always be in a negative mood and the and revered by the citizens of the Black community. If accusative case. So would you. If we thought the way that they needed medicine, bought or home made remedy, our president thinks, perhaps we should get rid of the my grandmother helped them get it. If they needed food, song the President is saluted with… ”Hail to the Chief.” she shared with them. If they needed money and she had It is time that we put away prejudices and respect some, she would give it to them or make a loan. Two of one another because we are made in the image of the the young black men were great basketball players. They Almighty God. We need His help for today so that we can signed with the Globetrotters, but were killed in a car have hope for tomorrow. wreck just before they got out of the Air Force. By the way, they called me “Whitey,” CHURCH SERVICES because I was blonde Sunday School 9:45 AM and could not tan. I was WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM Sunday Night 6:00 PM not offended by that Listen or Download FREE Wednesday Night 7:00 PM nickname. I suppose that
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1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, preaching minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, preaching minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 3172375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 258-8594 FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor, 9377383 FULL GOSPEL Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio Full Gospel Church Seed of Faith Fellowship, 517 West Smokey Bear Blvd, Capitan. Pastor Beverly Sills, 973-3721. 6 p.m. Sundays & Wednesdays, pastorbev1@ gmail.com JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 3364147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Judy Shema, pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in
Capitan. 354-2288 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the AndersonFreeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details, contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 257-
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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor John Marshall Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www. churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 2579265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries, 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, 3788108. Email: revrobledo@lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-online.com Open Circle - High Mesa Healing Center, Sundays, 10-11 a.m. Call 575-336-7777 for information Pacto Viviente 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264. Chaplain Darrell Winter 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
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October 16, 2013
‘Heroes have always been cowboys’ A tribute to
My Heroes have Always Been Cowboys
— Willie Nelson “I grew up a-dreamin’ of bein’ a cowboy, And lovin’ the cowboy ways. Pursuin’ the life of my high-ridin’ heroes, I burned up my childhood days. I learned of all the rules of the modern-day drifter, Don’t you hold on to nothin’ too long. Just take what you need from the ladies, then leave them, With the words of a sad country song.
Jimmy Nathan Bowen
My heroes have always been cowboys. And they still are, it seems. Sadly, in search of, but one step in back of, Themselves and their slow-movin’ dreams.
By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com After riding off into his last sunset, the life of legendary southern New Mexico and El Paso cowboy, Jimmy Bowen, was commemorated at this year’s Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium. Misty Hunnicutt, an employee of the Edge of Texas Steakhouse, delivered an emotional eulogy to the attendees in the American Racehorse Hall of Fame, followed by a tribute and presentation of a lifetime achievement plaque by New Mexico Lt. Governor John Sanchez The 79-year-old was the longtime owner of the 88,000-acre Bowen Ranch and famed Edge of Texas Steakhouse and Saloon. Under his perseverance and determination, the Triple Bowen Ranch became a thriving, self-sustaining working ranch. Bowen was one of the last true working cowboys in the region. Even in his final days, Bowen owned, operated and resided on the ranch
Cowboys are special with their own brand of misery, From being alone too long. You could die from the cold in the arms of a nightman, Knowin’ well that your best days are gone. Pickin’ up hookers instead of my pen, I let the words of my years fade away. Old worn-out saddles, and old worn-out memories, With no one and no place to stay.
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he established in 1953. Seventy years ago, Bowen’s family moved to the area. My heroes have always been cowboys. Bowen was just 7 years old at the time. Bowen served in the And they still are, it seems. U.S. Army during the Korean War and later attended Texas Sadly, in search of, but one step in back of, Tech University. Bowen was married and his wife, Betty Themselves and their slow-movin’ dreams. “Bucky” Bowen who passed away a few years ago. She was co-owner and president of Bowen Enterprises, the ranch Sadly, in search of, but one step in back of, and the Edge of Texas Steakhouse. Themselves and their slow-movin’ dreams.” Bowen Ranch hand Sonny Young concluded the ceremony with a musical tribute to Bowen, strumming the legendary cowboy song by Willie Nelson, “My Heroes This is Comet; a 6-month-old gray and kittens. have Always Been Cowboys.” white Domestic Shorthair. Comet has strikHere is ing dark gray stripes and spots that compliRay; a Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press ment his awesome yellow eyes. He was very sweet At left, Bowen Ranch hand Sonny Young pays a and loyal musical tribute to the late Jimmy Bowen during a memorial ceremony Friday at the Lincoln County Rottweiler Cowboy Symposium. Below, New Mexico Lt. Govmix. He ernor John Sanchez presents a lifetime achieveis about ment plaque commemorating the life of Jimmy 8-10 Bowen to Dean Wood and Misty Hunnicutt. months old, and is a very well-mannered boy. Ray is very friendly with people, and socializes well brought to our shelter back in July 2013 as with other dogs. He is slightly kennel a stray kitten found in a local park. Comet trained, and is doing very well with walking can be a little shy with strangers, but he on a leash. Ray likes playing outside and enjoys getting attention and affection. He is likes getting lots of attention. He is a good very social and playful with other cats and listener and very easy going.
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REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, October 17, 2013, 9:00 a.m. – Region IX Education Cooperative Cooperative, Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include: Notice of annual meeting (schedule, place and publishing), Fiscal (budget, budget adjustments, IGA’s, and fee structure for event facilitation), Contracted Services, Travel, Employment recommendations. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Mary Reeve at (575) 257-2368, if public accommodations are needed. /s/ Mary Reeve, Executive Director THE RUIDOSO PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on November 5th, 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PV201301067, a Variance Request for the following property: 112 Larch Lot 5, Block 3, Glen Grove Subdivision By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official THE RUIDOSO PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a public meeting at its regular meeting scheduled on November 5th 2013 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider case #PCU20131137 Conditional Use Permit Request Request for the following property: 105 Swallow Dr. Lot 13, Block 1, Pinecliff, Unit 2 By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO CHARLES DODSON, Plaintiff, vs. Elsie Marie McWilliams, Defendant. D-1226-CV 2013-00206 Div. III NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Judgment and Decree of Foreclosure entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on September 16, 2013 in civil cause number CV-201300306, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313
Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico on the 25th day of October, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., all rights of the defendant Elsie Marie McWilliams to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico;
Lot 12, Block 8, CREE MEADOWS COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION, Ruidoso, 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 February 3, 1947; (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”). Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the mortgage 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: Principal Amount of Plaintiff ’s Judgment: . . . . . . . . . $6,589.67 Interest from September 16, 2013 to the date of sale:. . . . . $1.44 per diem Costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $435.75 Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . $2,500.00 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. /s/Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller, Special Master RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A. 1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2 Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 258-3483
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190 REAL ESTATE
All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Top of Sunny Slope, 3br 2ba, garage, deck $1250 Nogal 3br 2ba, horses ok! $700 Available Now (part time/full time agents welcomed)
(575) 257-8444
TWO NEIGHBORING 20 ACRE
140 GENERAL HELP WANTED MOUNTAIN AIR CABINS is looking for full/part-time housekeepers. Call 257-5600 or stop by 1129 Main Rd.
Call 258-9922 or stop by 1086 Mechem (MTD Media) to place your classified ad. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classified Display is Thurs. at 5 p.m.; Deadline for Classified Liners is Fri. at noon.
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323 HEATH DRIVE – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA 116 SECOND STREET – UNF 2 BDR, 2 (showers only) with knotty pine walls & wood BA. Approx. 1368 sq. ft. $1100/Mo + utilities floors. Approx. 1337 sq.ft. $975/Mo + utilities. (Avialable 11-1) 111 FIR – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx 1168 CONDOS sq.ft. Pets ok with owner approval. $800/Mo + 406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing 1/2 BA. $1100/Mo incl. utilities. with a lawful 30-day notice) #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 135 N. CANDLEWOOD – UNF 1 BDR, 1 BA. Approx. 575 sq.ft. $750/Mo + utilities (water 2 BA w/carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/ Mo + utilities. is included). 105 EVANS – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA. Approx. 108 TURNBERRY LANE – FURN 2 BDR, 1466 sq.ft. $1000/Mo + utilities. Owner/Agent 2 BA. Approx. 1254 sq.ft. $1400/Mo + 962 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 utilities. BA. Approx. 1070 sq.ft. $1100/Mo + utilities MANUFACTURED HOMES: (water is included). 964 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, BA. Approx. 1011 sq.ft. $1100/Mo + utilities 2 BA with log siding & a great deck. Approx. (water is included). 1760 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities. 114 LARCH – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1326 COMMERCIAL sq.ft. $1050/Mo + utilities. (Available 11-7) 176 JUNIPER – UNF 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. Ap- 2900 SUDDERTH DRIVE – Large building at the corner of Sudderth & Mechem with prox. 1200 sq.ft. $800/Mo + utilities. 429 COLORADO LANE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. many potential uses. Come take a look. Backs up to Nat’l Forest. Approx. 2075 sq.ft. 419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities. (Available 11-4) Come take a look. $500/Mo + utilities.
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ALTO VILLAGE – 2 GOLF COURSES
CLOSE TO THE RACE TRACK
This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has been professionally remodeled, has a large floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace, cathedral ceilings, tile countertops, tile flooring and carpet. This is a dream home - you gotta get in it! Paved driveway and even has golf cart storage. $339,500 MLS #104516
Very attractive 3 bedroom, 2 bath manufactured home. Seller has completed a very nice stucco exterior. Really feels like a stick-built home. Nice view. Owner might consider selling some furniture separate. This is one home you want to see! VERY attractive! $147,500 MLS #112970
WOW, WOW, WOW! WHAT A PROPERTY!
Custom home w/rock exterior and fabulous 360° views. 3 large rock fireplaces, cathedral wood ceilings, gourmet kitchen. Large owner’s suite + 3 separate guest suites. Beautifully restored late 1800’s-early 1900’s antique bar. Professional barn and stalls. Private seasonal pond. Additional acreage available. $969,500 MLS #113004
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RANCHES each just $12,900 or together for $24,000. Lender repossession. 1 hour 45 minutes southwest of Albuquerque. These ranches previously sold for 3x the new asking price. Remote, high dessert setting with good access and electric. Financing available. Call NMRS 1-888676-6979
220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE 2BDRM, 2BTH with fireplace 806787-1935
225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 OR 2 BEDROOM UNITS AVAILABLE. $480-$525 per month. Refrences requred. 575-257-0872
235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED 3BD/2BA $975 plus utilities on
south Cree. 575-430-7009
260 APARTMENT RENTALS
SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME
Inspiration Heights Apartment Homes 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane
378-4236
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310 MISCELLANEOUS TOPSOIL FOR SALE. Please call 575-937-3015
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258-9922
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630 GENERAL SERVICES CARE ABOUT YOUR TREES? Triple Threat Pest Mgmt does. Up to two years control of bark beetles with tree injections using the arborjet. We also offer tree spraying for insects and fungi, weed control, yard maintenance, yard cleanups, pigeon control, structural pest control, ticks, bees and gopher control. Locally owned and operated call David Levine 505-859-1754. Licensed and insured LIC#60787 REMODELER SEEKING WORK will consider trading labor for automobile. 937-1041