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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.

‘Gypsy Romance’ at the Spencer Theater

Direct from Budapest, The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble perform international classics by composers Liszt, Brahms, Kodaly and Bartok with traditional instruments. Bratwurst and beer party at 6 p.m. Performance, 8 p.m. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com.

Tickets are $59 and $56.

October 3

Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center Open House

Information and demos will be provided on their services; enjoy snacks, drinks and enter raffles for prizes and gift certificates. All proceeds benefit The Nest domestic violence shelter.

2810 Sudderth Drive, Suite 211, 4 - 9 p.m. 575-257-4325. Free.

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Still number one, Free Press editorial team earns record NMPA awards

The staff of the Ruidoso Free Press took home a record 14 awards from this year’s New Mexico Press Association annual convention on Saturday, celebrating its fourth year of existence in style.

The awards were split evenly, as staff members shared seven first- and second-place awards each in the Weekly Division 2 class.

Free Press writers Sue Hutchison and Todd Fuqua also celebrated a sweep of the Education Writing category. Hutchison earned first place with a story on improvement plans in the Carrizozo and Capitan school districts, while Fuqua was second with a story on the removal of John Pacheco as the Ruidoso High See NMPA AWARDS, pg. A3 Photo courtesy of Patricia Waggoner

Ruidoso Free Press staff members Sue Hutchison, Todd Fuqua, Eugene Heathman, Kathy Kiefer and Sandi Aguilar display the 14 press awards earned during the 2013 New Mexico Press Association convention and awards banquet.

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Aspenfest Rod Run and Car Show, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hot Rods and Classic Cars on display. 915598-0621. Free.

Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair & Mountain Top Crafts & Collectibles Show, Oct 5 & 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Unique, handmade items. The Mountain Top Crafts and Collectibles Show will be at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. The Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair will be at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Drive.

575-378-4661. $1 admission.

Aspenfest Parade, Midtown, Oct. 5, 10 a.m. Residents and visitors alike are invited to participate in the celebration of this caring community, the cool crispness of the coming fall and the beauty that is Ruidoso.

575-257-7395. Free.

NM State Open Chili Cook-Off (Sat.) and Chile Society Pod Chili Cook-Off (Sun.), Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, Oct. 5 & 6.

Judging and public tasting at noon both days. 575-390-6675.

Mercado del Artisan Outdoor Fair

River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Enjoy live music and fine art including gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, photography and much more.

575-258-3409. Free.

October 6

Annual Empty Bowl Event for HEAL and the NEST Only 300 bowls and tickets will be available. Sample various soups prepared by local chefs and restaurants enjoy live entertainment and an opportunity to bid in a silent auction for some of the most coveted pottery in Lincoln County. 2714 Sudderth Dr., 5 - 7 p.m. 575378-6378; www.helpendabuseforlife.org. Tickets are $15.

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The Carrizozo volleyball team gathers with its second-place trophy from this year’s Capitan Classic. The Lady Grizzlies fell to Fort Sumner in the championship match in four games. For more on the tournament, turn to Sports.

Most activities on BLM-NM managed lands suspended Donna Hummel Bureau of Land Management As a result of the federal government shutdown, essentially all services provided by the Bureau of Land Management will be suspended, with the exception of law enforcement and emergency response functions. Approximately 4,000 recreation facilities, including visitor centers, facilities, campgrounds, boat ramps and other recreation sites will be closed.

With an estimated $4.8 billion in revenues in 2012, the BLM nationally returns more than four dollars for every budget dollar it receives.

The BLM manages 245 million acres – more than any of the nation’s major natural resource agencies, with the smallest budget, the fewest employees, and the lowest cost.

While the BLM will maintain the minimum staffing levels required to ensure continued safe management of the nation’s energy resources, issuing new oil and gas leases and permits will cease. Limited work will continue to ensure safe operations of domestic energy supplies, including inspection and enforcement activities for more than 33,800 oil and gas wells on federal BLM lands in New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas.

Recreation activities on BLM-managed lands will be similarly impacted. Public lands receive more than 57 million visitors every year, contributing more than $7 billion to local economies. In FY2012, BLM New Mexico received about 1.5 million visitors contributing more than $140 million to local economies.

In New Mexico, BLM closures include Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument, all designated campgrounds including those in the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, Fort Stanton-Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area, and El Malpais National Conservation Area, and all BLM recreation areas and visitor centers.

The BLM New Mexico will furlough 754 of its approximate 817 employees during the funding lapse. The Federal Helium Program, managed out of the BLM Amarillo Field Office, is not currently affected by the lapse of appropriations. After the initial shutdown procedures are completed, the BLM New Mexico will maintain a total of 17 excepted employees with an additional 78 employees on call.

Suspended activities and services will include: • non-emergency Abandoned Mine Land and hazardous-materials mitigation • processing of oil and gas drilling permits • processing of lease sales, permits and other non-emergency authorizations of onshore oil and gas, coal and other minerals • permits and approvals for renewable energy and other rights-of -way issuances • Endangered Species Act and cultural clearances • range management restoration • wild horse and burro adoptions • sand and gravel permits See BLM-NM LANDS, pg. A3 ISHED FURN

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Capitan streamlines RFP process on water tanks

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN — Trustees looked to streamline the repair process on the town’s water tower, as well as future fixes to the water systems by changing their bidding process.

Currently, when the town looks to conduct specialized repairs, such as the water tanks, it sends out requests for proposals (RFP), which eligible contractors or firms bid on – a process that may occur multiple times on larger projects.

“We have to have plans of how we’re going to repair the tank and they have to be stamped by the engineer,” Village Clerk Kay Strickland said. “And the way we word the RFP, it can include future water improvements, to where we have to go out for RFPs for each project.

So, if we have some little water improvement or another, whomever gets the RFP for this can automatically go to work. This would be good for four years.”

Though the bidding will be open for all contenders, Mayor Sam Hammons gave a nod towards the village’s frequent bidder. “Dennis Engineering has worked on several of our past projects – we work with them real well, get along with them real well.”

Trustee Ricky LaMay also noted that fewer RFPs meant fewer expenses for the village before the measure passed unanimously.

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Trustees continued to adapt to new grant accountability measures from the state, selecting Hammons as their representative to the Department of Finance and Authority.

“With it being through the (DFA), they want the board to say, ‘yes, the mayor can sign the contract to get the money,’ it’s something new that they’re doing, Strickland said of the measure.

Once the agreement was passed, Hammons would be the only signator able to sign of on DFA funding until the council passed a similar resolution authorizing another agent. The resolution further stated that “Kay Strickland, village clerk, and alternate, Shirley Pavlovic, financial officer, or their successors are official representatives who are authorized to sign and request reimbursement requests and act as a single point of contact concerning all matters related to the grant agreement.”

See CAPITAN, pg. A3

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Dei Corps

Meat for sale

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

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

Rescue, EMS and security volunteers should call Bill McGeachy at (575)-973-8782. Chaplains and Ministers should call (575)-3541573.

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

The Carrizozo Grizzlies FFA chapter is selling meat, with orders due by Oct. 7. All orders will be delivered Nov. 11. To order, call Melanie Gutierrez at 575-6482346, ext. 110.

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.

Bazaar Dem meeting in ’Zozo Christmas The Capitan Women’s Club There is a Democratic Party meeting in Carrizozo this Thursday at the Heart of the Raven, 415 12th St. Tacos will be served at 5 p.m., with the meeting to begin at 6 p.m. Guest speaker will be Steve Brockett, the newly elected CD2 Vice Chair.

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.

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The Alpine Village Sanitation District’s next regular meeting is Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. All residents of the district are welcome to attend. For more information, call 257-7776 or 973-0324, or email at knobelc@windstream.net.

Tea Party meet The Lincoln County Tea Party will meet Oct. 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Swiss Chalet Restaurant on North Highway 48.

Paul Gessing, of the Rio Grande Foundation, is scheduled to speak. The foundation is a research institute dedicated to increasing liberty and prosperity for all of New Mexico’s Citizens.

All are invited to attend.

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.

Low-cost mammograms The Altrusa annual low-cost mammograms – $55 each – run from Oct. 7-18. Women must be ages 30-64 and be a resident of Lincoln County or have a doctor in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County Medical Center is taking appoints now. Call 2578292 and ask to schedule an Altrusa Mammogram. All appointments are made on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, call 9735731.

Located at The Adobe Plaza, the Buddha Yoga Wellness Center offers yoga classes at 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The 4:30 p.m. class is a relaxed stretch/basic yoga format, and the 6 p.m. is more vigorous yoga with variations for beginners. Both include guided mediations, aromatherapy touch for stress reduction and relaxation.

Students of all levels are welcome. Three classes per week are recommended for therapeutic effects. The Buddha Yoga Studio is located at The Adobe Plaza, 200 Mechem. Park and enter from rear. For class schedules visit: www.buddhayogaclass.com or call 575-802-3013.

Lincoln County Transit The Lincoln County Transit service is for anyone needing to get to doctor’s appointments, to work, while the car is in the shop or if you’re a “golf widow.”

Call 378-1177 to order a ride.

Costs are $2 for 19 and over, $1 for students ages 7-18, seniors for $1 and children under 7 free.

An all-day pass is only $5.

Hours of operation – Monday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 3-6 p.m. Thursday, 6:30-11 a.m. and 2-6:30 p.m.

Friday, 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Sunday.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at K-Bob’s at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, call 3368011 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting community service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.

A special program is also presented most months, and hosts Yoga Wednesdays. For times or further

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information, call 257-2309.

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

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

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River – ongoing programs and Live your Passion coaching to enhance your life. Visit www. sanctuaryontheriver.com for a current event schedule, or call 630-1111 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspended.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Lincoln County Health and Wellness Coalition meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon at Sanctuary on the River, 207 Eagle Drive, to promote Lincoln County as a Health and Wellness destination. Bring a brown bag lunch. For more information, call 630-1111.

Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-354-0111.

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

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

Veterans of Foreign Wars LCpl Steven M. Chavez Post 12071 meets on the third Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Country Club “North Forty” Room. Social hour starts at 6 p.m. with the regular meeting at 7 p.m. For more information or to join, call Commander Jerry Ligon at 575-808-1114 or Post Adjutant Jerry Grace at 575-973-0007.

Vietnam Veterans of America, PFC Robert G. “Bobby” Montoya Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Plaza, 201 Second Dr. in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, call President Vic Currier 575-802-5293.

Women Helping Women, a support group for domestic violence victims and survivors, meets Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. at Sweet Charity, 26156 Highway 70. The group offers support, resource referral and information about children’s issues and problems. There is no cost and bilingual services are available.

If you have questions, please call the Nest at 378-6378.

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SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Mount at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575-336-4187.

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.

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Ruidoso Toastmasters meet every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the ENMU Annex, 201 E. White Mountain Dr., next to the elementary school. Ruidoso Toastmasters Club is for those who want to improve their thinking, listening, speaking and leadership skills for that next job, promotion, or just to be more effective. Call 575799-3215 or 832-444-3633 for more information. Free for guests and prospective members. There is a membership fee when you decide to join the club.

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NMPA AWARDS, from pg. A1 School wrestling coach and his subsequent lawsuit against the district.

Hutchison also won first place in Series or Continuing Coverage for her two-part series on student debt, while Fuqua took first in Sports Columns for “A sea of red and a spot of blue,” and first in Sports Photo. He was also second for his overall sports coverage of Lincoln County.

“I dedicate that award to my wife,” Fuqua said. “She’s spent countless hours at home with the kids while I was at yet another game doing my job as best I could.”

Hutchison was second in the Feature Photo category, while Fuqua paired with editor Eugene Heathman combined to take second in News Writing Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press with a story on the efforts by Alexa Baum’s expression is etched with relief as Ruidoso Downs Race Track to her husband, Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Baum, was reunitclean up horse racing. ed with his family following his 289 deployment.

Page and ad designer Kathy Pictured are Alana, Nathan, Jeremy and Alexa Kiefer had the best Shared/ Baum at HAFB. Photographer Sue Hutchison won Signature Page for her work on second place in the Feature Photo category at this pages congratulating Lincoln year’s New Mexico Press Association convention.

County schools on their sports teams accomplishments in the the Public Service award. fall, while taking second in the Real Estate The staff was also second in Suppleand Retail Advertisement categories.

The staff also celebrated having the best ments and Special Sections with the publication of the annual Lincoln County Sympoweb site in the division, and took first in Public Service for a series of Little Bear Fire sium guide.

With the increased number of awards resource pages which ran for several months comes an increase in goals for the future. after the blaze.

“General Excellence is next in our “Of all the awards we won, that’s the sights,” Heathman said. one I’m most proud of,” Heathman said of

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Joe Moore had an interesting homecoming on his return to Texas with a classic Oldsmobile strapped to a trailer – the same car that his parents, Jeanne and Bob Moore, purchased in 1953 to pick up their youngest son, Joe, from the hospital in Ruidoso where he was born. Though his parents, Jeanne in particular, were known to roar through town in the years after purchasing the vehicle, it has been laying idle since 1971 and is in need of some major maintenance. Jeanne passed away in May of this year, preceded by Bob in 1964.

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timber sales work on resource management plans, including those driven by court deadlines Suspended activities will resume once Congress approves a budget for Fiscal Year 2014.

Because the BLM website will not be maintained for the duration of the shutdown, the BLM will be re-directing to Interior’s

site, where additional information will be available at www.DOI.gov/shutdown as well as at OPM.gov.

The BLM is responsible for managing more than 13 million acres in New Mexico, the largest federal land manager in the state. In case of an emergency, please call the number for BLM New Mexico identified on the Department of Interior’s website atwww.doi.gov.

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The Yankees celebrate at midfield after defeating the Dodgers for this year’s Major championship at Gavilan Canyon Field. Sports Editor Todd Fuqua won first place for this photo.

CAPITAN, from pg. A1 Work on Capitan’s wastewater treatment plant will have to take a break for the season after delays in finding a contractor to install new liners in the lagoons.

“The two bids we got were rejected, for one reason or another,” Hammons said.

One bidder had failed to respond to requests for further information, whereas the other bidder had pulled its proposal, disqualifying it from bidding in the future, Strickland said.

Regardless, the project looked to be on hold until the coming spring, he added.

“One reason is the water temperature is dropping and the sludge doesn’t work like it’s supposed to,” he said.

“We’ll run into problems there, which will probably delay it until April.”

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the council could go out for a second round of bids, Hammons said, relaying a suggestion from Dennis Engineering, the firm contracted to oversee the project.

Trustee Diane Riska added that there would likely be a small fee from the engineers over the delay, “but that’s to be expected.”

Councilors took no action at the time, and the item is planned to return during the Oct. 8 meeting.

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LAS VEGAS, N.M. — – I always had hope.

Land-rich and money-poor, I think that’s the differI’ve heard it called. It’s the ence between being in povsituation that a lot of rural New erty and just being poor.

Mexico families find themWhen you’re in poverty, it selves in. They’ve got plenty of all seems hopeless. land, but not a lot of money.

Others have no money but they have hope.

Rather than sell their They’re working toward property for the cash they a dream they have, even need, many of these New if it’s not paying off at the Mexicans cling to their land, moment. Perhaps they’re which has often been in their Tom McDonald in school, working toward family for generations. Pera degree. Or maybe they’re working at a sonally, I find this determination to remain low-wage job, one they consider to be a “rooted” in their land to be admirable, but steppingstone to a better job with higher that’s beside the point.

All over the state you can find wealthier pay. Or, they’re entrepreneurs, starting something on a shoestring because they “outsiders” from Texas, California and elsewhere moving in to this state. They “discov- think they can make a vision come true.

Sometimes they succeed, and someer” New Mexico as a great place to retire, or times they fail, but as long as they keep for owning a second home, or to buy some getting up and trying again, I say they’re land they can enjoy. They’ve helped drive rising above poverty. up real estate prices, property values and property taxes, and that makes it tougher for This week, new health care rules those land-rich-money-poor folks who want created by the Affordable Care Act, a.k.a to remain on their land.

Obamacare, are being implemented. With it Here in Las Vegas, I’ve heard people say comes a new requirement that virtually evthat they don’t want this town to “become eryone has to obtain health coverage. That’s another Santa Fe.” Years ago, an outside a big deal, especially in New Mexico, since infusion of money, often from wealthy this state also has one of the highest rates of Californians, drove real estate prices sky uninsured people in the nation. high in Santa Fe – so high, in fact, that some Obamacare’s overall impact on poverty people who were born and raised in Santa Fe could be significant, since the single bigcouldn’t afford to stay. Some lower-income gest reason for personal bankruptcies in the natives of the City Different have been U.S. is medical debt. In rural New Mexico, priced right out of town. it’s going to make health care more accesDuring the past couple of weeks, New sible to a lot of people – but I doubt it will Mexico’s poverty has been in the news. First lift many people out of poverty. it came in the form of some new U.S. CenMore likely, the financial impact of sus Bureau data that show New Mexico’s Obamacare will be greater on the providpoverty rate on the increase. The Land of ers. Small-town hospitals are already Enchantment, with 19 percent of its populastruggling to stay afloat. Whether the new tion below the poverty line, already has the health care laws will help or hurt these second highest poverty rate in the nation. health care facilities remains to be seen, but I think its effect on people in poverty Then, a few days after the census report, will be through a broader array of preventhe head of the state Human Services Department, Sidonie Squier, declared in an email that tive care and basic services made available to them. there’s no “significant evidence of hunger” in Again, it all comes down to hope. I’m New Mexico. Of course, all hell broke loose convinced that no one really knows the over that and Squier has since apologized for her choice of words. I think the entire brouha- full impact that Obamacare will have on ha demonstrates how out-of-sight poverty is to the nation’s health care system – so we can only hope it’s all for the better. a lot of wealthier New Mexicans – especially to those in the ruling classes.

Tom McDonald is editor of the New Have you ever experienced poverty? I can’t say I’ve ever been poverty stricken, but Mexico Community News Exchange I certainly have been poor. Dirt poor, so poor (CNEx) and owner-manager of Gazette you might have thought I was in poverty, but Media Services LLC. He may be reached I never felt that way. That’s because I always at 505-454-9131 or tmcdonald@gazettehad something that kept me out of “poverty” mediaservices.com.

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letterS to tHe editor Congratulations

I saw the Athlete of the Week post in your Sept. 25 issue. Congratulations, Shalom Keller! Well-deserved honor. Time will show all that you are a gifted, most excellent athlete. It is good that you give Him the glory.

We look forward to seeing how far you reach!

Carmen Bolin, Capitan

Capitan construction matters

Rumors of structurally unsafe buildings had been circulating for days about the Captain high school. During the Capitan community meeting held on Monday Sept. 23, one of the officials involved was directly asked if the high school was safe? His answer was “Yes.” I believe every student in Capitan is worthy of the very best education in a safe environment. But this school board knew going into the bond issue that $5 million was not going to fix the school’s problems. They admitted that the school, at the very least, would require $5.8 million. So they chose to directly mislead their constituents and float a bond that would not pay the cost of repairs. $237,589.88 has been spent on an architectural firm, with no actual plans drawn to date. $101,120.35 has been spent to date to

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temporarily move the high school students.

It was noted that it will require $44,000 to move the students back into the high school with nothing fixed.

There is right now 4.66 mills of taxes levied against every home in the Capitan school district for school improvements. For every 5 million worth of bonds floated, it will increase the tax rate 1 - 1.5 mills. One mill equates to $1 for each $1000 of taxable property value.

This is not only an Alto, Ranches of Sonterra or Cedar Creek problem. This is a total Capitan school district problem. It was stated that the “grand plan for the Capitan Schools” would cost $28 million with huge tax implications on us all.

The school board had another meeting on Sept. 30 to decide whether to spend $7 or $8 million which are the new figures of the work in progress, to either remodel the old building or just build a new high school.

This does nothing for the other buildings.

As of that meeting, $474,436.21 of the $5 million has been spent with no solution in place and no improvements done. This school board needs to be held accountable for this gross misuse of powers.

Jim Lowrance

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Scrub ’em ’til they scream

At their grocery store, I like my continent. The there were guards outside variety from coast to coast the doors, along with one has kept me intrigued all who, incidentally, stood my adult decades as I’ve guard over the chocolate wandered. I have a few display inside. Evidently non-negotiable priorities as my skin was the color of I travel, however, which are money because guards solely based on my comfort. parted when my friends and Call me picky, but I limit I entered. The storekeepers my adventures generally assumed we had the Kina to places where I feel safe to back up our purchases regardless of where I sleep and we were even permitor what I eat. ted to touch the sacred So when I read last Sue Hutchison chocolate shelves. But the week about Eric and Ryan suehutch@valornet.com open air market in the cenJensen, cantaloupe farmter of town was a horse of a ers in Colorado who were different color. recently arrested on misdemeanor charges On tables or blankets on the ground (six counts each) for the Food and Drug were piles of every veggie and fruit which Administration investigative conclusions, grew in the area. Flies, alive and dead I was surprised. The Jensens are charged animals (for purchase as well as for enterwith contributing to a listeria outbreak tainment) along with vendors of all things that killed more than 30 in 2011. Here in organic vied for my attention. In a land America? They pled not guilty and their where rainwater was harvested for every trial is scheduled in December, according purpose but boiling the same water to brush to Fox News.

According to the Associated Press, Wil- teeth and cook or drink was absolutely necliam Marler, an attorney who represents the essary, I wondered how safe it was to eat interests of several listeria epidemic victims the produce and animals which had grown in the same water. says criminal charges for melon mismanGladly, my friends-turned-local knew agement are rare. I repeat: the brothers Jensen are charged with misdemeanors, not the ins and outs of washing, boiling, cleaning and preparing the indigenous food and felonies.

I made it through my 10 days with my One would hope to be able to eat stomach intact and without any pesky lefthomegrown cantaloupe safely here in overs in my system. By the time I arrived the US of A. The charges leveled against back into my homeland, I was exhausted Jensens state their processing and packbut healthy, and glad to be back in familiar ing plant was polluted. With contaminated territory. water, deteriorating equipment which was So last week’s arrest of the brothsaid to be hard to clean, their homegrown ers Jensen made me wonder what simply cantaloupe became tainted, so federales wasn’t done to said cantaloupes presay. But to change from a misdemeanor consumption. I’m sure each of the families to felony charges would require proof that of those who died due to listeria infection the bothers Jensen purposely soiled their would like to know the same. Apparently cantaloupes prior to sending them to marcantaloupe consumers in more than 25 ket. Both Eric and Ryan called the horrific states were affected. According to the AP event, “...a terrible accident” so says Fox report, the outbreak was the deadliest in News. If they are convicted of every mis25 years and put a kink in the economic demeanor count leveled against them, they could reside in prison for the next six years benefit Colorado cantaloupe cultivators counted on. The Jensen floor, equipment, and pay around $1 million and change in fines. Needless to say, the Jensen farm filed process and plant were inspected and found to be lacking, evidently. And while I have for bankruptcy soon after the outbreak. nothing but compassion for those who died A few years ago, while wearing my in the listeria outbreak, I also realized that EMT hat, I was privileged to travel to Papua New Guinea to play at a hospital for even in the U.S. where we’re regulated out a week. Understanding the aforementioned the wazoo, we’re going to miss something.

Someone is going to sell a dirty cantanon-global traveler I am, I stressed about the basics while planning for the trip across loupe.

We’re going to overlook something. the planet. Quite literally, one can’t get Even with the Affordable Health Act loommuch further away from home than PNG. ing, there will still be millions who do not It’s 16 hours ahead of our time, and if one receive adequate healthcare. With what is would keep travelling one would begin to reported as more choices, less costly (so head home after flying over the country. it’s said) medical care, and an open door Eleven flights there and back, I expefor those who are currently uninsured to rienced the angst of wondering just what be covered, there will be those who die would be acceptable to drink and eat and because something was missed. what could make me sick. Ruidoso to I’m also sure we’ll tend to try and Albuquerque to Los Angeles to Sydney, find someone to blame for ball-dropping.

Australia seemed to be fine. Then it got a While perhaps some think rightfully so, bit dicey. I suppose if we had been travelDemocrats blame Republicans, men blame ing with a group or on a cruise the thought women and vice versa, kids blame their wouldn’t have crossed my mind, but we moms and so on, ad nauseum. were going it alone, and by the time we Back in the highlands of PNG, there flew in between Australian airports and boarded the Qantas flight for Port Morseby, are folks who live among the natives, boil water, scrub local veggies until their peels PNG, I began to wonder.

“Is it safe to drink this tea?” “Is it tacky scream, and don’t even think of brushing to ask for bottled water?” “What happens if their teeth in anything not boiled.

We in the US of A, however, are a the flight attendant doesn’t open said bottle trusting/blaming sort. in front of me before serving?” I was obviously not built for international travel. My Realizing it’s far too late to write a blameconcern grew by the time we reached our book about all her early-year “injustices,” destination deep in the highlands of PNG, Sue can be reached at suehutch1958@ and I headed for a local market with those gmail.com. who lived there and worked year round.

GSWA schedules fall waste cleanups around Lincoln County Greentree Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) has scheduled three annual Fall cleanups in October for county residents in the Lincoln, Nogal and White Oaks areas of rural Lincoln County. The three cleanups will be at the sites specified below for residents with specific postal zip codes. Residents are encouraged to watch for the event postings in their area. The hours for the cleanup are 8 a.m. to noon or until full. Participants are asked to have a copy of their solid waste bill/or approval from our office. Bulk items such as old kitchen appliances, hot water heaters, construction waste and old furniture are among the items that will be accepted. Yard waste, electronics and tires will not be accepted at these cleanups. Waste from commercial businesses will not be accepted.

Resident zip codes, solid waste drop-off locations and scheduled dates include: 88336: Lincoln at the jailhouse parking lot, Oct. 6 88301: White Oaks at the WO solid waste site, Oct. 12 88341: Nogal at the Nogal fire station, Oct. 26 Senior citizens residing in the above areas who need assistance in transporting discarded bulk items to the pickup site may call the Solid Waste Office at 1-877548-8772 ahead of the scheduled event.

Cut out and save this schedule or find it on the Authority website. For more information on cleanups, contact the Solid Waste Authority office at 378-4697, or toll free at 1-877-548-8772. The cleanup schedule is available on the GSWA website at www.greentreeswa.org.

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NM Health Insurance Exchange opens for enrollment The New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange (NMHIX) announced the kick-off with its BeWellNM regional tour throughout New Mexico in partnership with the Association of Commerce and Industry and the New Mexico Association of Counties. The NMHIX was created to make it easier for individuals and small businesses in New Mexico to find affordable health insurance coverage that meets their needs. Enrollment opened Oct. 1, with coverage starting Jan. 1, 2014.

Individuals can sign up for coverage online at www.BeWellNM.com through a link to the federal website. NMHIX offers information in English on www.

BeWellNM.com and in Spanish on www.

SeguroQueSiNM.com to allow individuals and small businesses to compare a variety of plans from a number of health insurance companies. NMHIX will also connect anyone with questions to a Health Care Guide or insurance agent or broker who can assist them in comparing plans, selecting coverage and signing up. NMHIX will open a bilingual Call Center, 1-855-99NMHIX, to handle calls 24/7.

The plans offered will provide tax credits to individuals whose annual household income is between 138 – 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level to make insurance premiums more affordable. There are also catastrophic plans (coverage in

the event of a major emergency/accident) for people younger than 30 years of age.

Individuals can use an online cost calculator on the website to estimate what their health insurance premium will cost.

In addition, through SHOP (Small Business Health Options Program), businesses with 50 or fewer employees can enroll in an insurance plan starting Oct. 1, with their employees eligible to sign up for coverage under the plan the business has selected beginning Nov. 1. Some businesses using SHOP may be eligible for tax benefits.

All insurance plans offered through NMHIX are required to provide “essential health benefits,” which include doctor visits, prescription drugs, outpatient services, emergency services, hospitalization, maternity and newborn care, mental health and substance abuse services, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, laboratory services, preventive services, chronic disease management and pediatric services including oral and vision care for children.

Many different types of health plans, referred to as Qualified Health Plans or QHPs, will be offered and costs will vary.

Four categories of plans, ranging from bronze to silver to gold to platinum, will be available. Bronze Plans will have the lowest premiums and will be the most affordable plans up front, but may require higher out-of-pocket costs. The more

“precious” metal plans, such as Platinum, will have lower out-of-pocket costs but higher premiums and will be more expensive up front.

Individuals can choose from coverage provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace, Molina, New Mexico Health Connections and Presbyterian. Businesses can choose from coverage provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace, New Mexico Health Connections and Presbyterian.

Anyone who is a legal resident of New Mexico, including enrolled members of the Navajo and Apache tribes and the state’s 19 pueblos, is eligible for coverage.

However, only those who meet income guidelines will be eligible for subsidies.

Seniors who are on Medicare will not be affected and can keep their same Medicare coverage. Also, individuals who have affordable insurance coverage through an employer will not be eligible for NMHIX. Affordable insurance coverage is defined as coverage which costs an employee no more than 9.5 percent of their annual income (not including the portion of the premium paid by the employer).

The estimated number of individuals in New Mexico who are eligible to enroll for health insurance through NMHIX in 2014 is about 83,000. To encourage participation, NMHIX has launched a bilingual “Be Well” campaign with radio and

television advertisements, outdoor board and print advertisements as well as a “Be Well” song on YouTube.

The NMHIX has contracted with the New Mexico Primary Care Association (NMPCA), Native American Professional Parent Resources (NAPPR) and the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center to provide enrollment through certified Health Care Guides. These organizations will offer approximately 200 enrollment sites statewide staffed with as many as 370 trained Health Care Guides.

To find a Health Care Guide, individuals can type in their ZIP code on the English or Spanish website. Individuals and businesses can also utilize certified insurance agents or brokers to assist them in comparing coverage options.

NAPPR is providing specialized outreach and enrollment in Native American communities, and the University of New Mexico and New Mexico State University are assisting with outreach to students at four-year public colleges as well as community colleges.

Anyone interested in enrolling in NMHIX should have the following information handy:  Social Security number of everyone in the family he/she is seeking to insure  Employment and income information, such as a tax return or W-2 forms  Policy number of any existing health insurance coverage More information will be available soon. Anyone with questions can log on to www.bewellNM.com or www.SeguroQueSiNM.com or call 1-855-99NMHIX.

HUNT Act would unlock countless public lands in NM Improving hunting and angling access on public lands; grow outdoor recreation economy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced the Hunt Unrestricted on National Treasures (HUNT) Act, a bill to improve hunting and angling access on public lands and grow the outdoor recreation economy. Hunters and anglers alone spend more than $465 million per year in New Mexico, and outdoor recreation as a whole contributes $6.1 billion to the state’s economy.

“Sportsmen say their number one concern is the lack of access to our public lands across the West. The HUNT Act will open up these areas to hunting and fishing and grow our thriving outdoor recreation economy in the process,” said Sen. Heinrich. “Hunting and fishing are a way of life for millions of Americans. As an avid hunter, I remain deeply committed to preserving our outdoor heritage for my children, and for future generations.”

The HUNT Act would require federal land management agencies to identify

public lands that lack public access routes, develop a plan to provide access routes to those lands that have significant potential for recreational use, and direct 1.5 percent in funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund each year to purchase road and trail easements and rights of way from willing sellers who own private land adjacent to inaccessible public lands.

The bill would also require public land agencies to identify roads that act as primary access routes for lands under their management, which will help the counties and states that manage these roads to make more informed decisions about maintenance and closures.

Local and national sportsmen groups are hailing the HUNT Act as a way to maintain and expand access to the public lands that provide key fish and wildlife habitat and offer unequaled opportunities for hunting and fishing.

“Loss of access is the No. 1 reason sportsmen stop pursuing the traditions we cherish,” said Whit Fosburgh, president and CEO of the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. “Senator Heinrich’s HUNT Act addresses the problem of declining access in America by eliminating a major obstacle to our ability to recreate on publicly owned lands and waters. For-

B U S I N E S S buzz Veteran’s job fair

A job fair for veterans, hosted by the Alamogordo Chamber and Otero County Economic Development Council, will take place Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Inside the White Sands Mall, 3199 N. White Sands Blvd. in Alamogordo.

Booths are free; call the Chamber at 575-437-6120 for more information and registration forms.

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Lowrance offers insights on the Affordable Care Act

By Jack Shuster

Dr. Jim Lowrance of Ruidoso will the guest speaker at the Republican Party of Lincoln County membership meeting Monday, Oct. 14 at Cree Meadows Country Club in Ruidoso, according to Diane Harlan, First Vice Chair of the Republican Party of Lincoln County.

Dr. Lowrance received his doctorate in 1992 from Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas. He is a board-certified chiropractic Rehabilitation doctor, chiropractic sports physician and chiropractic spinal trauma physician. He was in private practice in Las Vegas, Nev. for 10 years.

He served as team doctor for the National Finals Rodeo. Dr. Lowrance was a cre-

ward-thinking efforts like his deserve our support. We welcome the opportunity to work with the senator to implement measures that enable everyone’s enjoyment of our nation’s treasured landscapes.”

“When Americans get outside, it directly benefits people, communities and business,” said Frank Hugelmeyer, President and CEO of Outdoor Industry Association. “I applaud Sen. Heinrich for introducing legislation that reinforces the importance of outdoor recreation to the economy and improves access for all Americans who enjoy hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation.”

“This is a landmark bill for everyone who loves the outdoors. Public lands are overwhelmingly where New Mexico families go to hunt, fish, hike and camp out,” said Jeremy Vesbach, director of the New Mexico Wildlife Federation. “We are excited to see Senator Heinrich continue to take the initiative to re-open landlocked public lands for all of us.”

The HUNT Act is supported by the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Bull Moose Sportsmen’s Alliance, Trout Unlimited, National Wildlife Federation, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and Southwest Consolidated Sportsmen.

dentialed doctor for effectively communicate the 1995 and 1999 All conservative principles African Games as well to the people of New as the Olympic games Mexico. in Atlanta and Australia.

The Republican Party works hard to Dr. Lowrance now represent the interests of serves as the chairman Lincoln County Repubof the Republican Party licans and money raised of Lincoln County. He through memberships will present informahelps to make sure that tion about Obama Care the best candidates make (Affordable Care Act), information that people Courtesy photo it to the ballot and get the support needed to might not have heard Dr. Jim Lowrance win. Memberships in the about before. Dr. Lowrance will also take questions from the floor. Republican Party of Lincoln County will be available at the meeting.

The Republican Party of Lincoln Dinner is set for 6 p.m. and the meetCounty seeks to inform the electorate on ing will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Cree Meadissues of the day as well as political party ows Country Club in Ruidoso. To help activities and invites the concerned comwith a head count for the optional $15-permunity – especially conservatives, Libertarians and Tea Party activists – to become person dinner, contact Barbara Dickinson at 336-7822 by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. involved. Party Chairman Lowrance will 12. The menu will include chicken fried brief members on upcoming events with steak, mashed potatoes and gravy and the Republican Party of Lincoln County, chocolate cake for dessert. the Republican Party of New Mexico and For information about the Republican nationally. “We pledge to make governParty of Lincoln County, call 258-2750, ment more transparent in its actions, careful in its stewardship, and honest in its email to office@rplcnm.org or stop in at dealings,” Lowrance said, pointing out that Room 313 in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Drive in Ruidoso. the mission of the Republican Party is to

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Entrepreneurs urged to ‘Come WESST’ consultation by filling out a client intake

By Cindy Wilson form and getting into the group’s system, Regional program coordinator and trainer, Urquidez said. The form requests income WESST information, work history and other basic Anthony Urquidez sees two types of data that helps WESST experts know clients at the Roswell office of Women’s where to begin helping the client.

Economic Self-Suffiency Team (WESST), When clients come specifically for a where he is regional manager: the aspirloan, Urquidez wants to see two years of ing entrepreneur who walks in the door – tax returns and other financial documents, almost on a whim – armed with little more as well as a business plan. “People love than an idea, and the would-be business talking about their business,” he said, and owner who arrives with a business plan putting plans on paper can be a big relief and a clear idea of what she needs, whethto the business owner who’s been keeping er it’s a loan or instruction in computer all that information in her head. skills or tax preparation.

Cindy Wilson A well-conceived plan is a blueprint All are welcome at WESST, which that outlines what products or services serves small businesses from offices in Rothe business will sell, what experience the entrepreneur swell, Albuquerque, Farmington, Rio Rancho, Las Cruces has in that or any industry, where the business will be and Santa Fe. The nonprofit small business development and training organization helps clients find loans when tra- based, who will manage the business and what licenses ditional lenders have turned them down, and it provides ex- or permits the business might need. From there the topic pert advice for people who don’t have the resources to hire typically turns to money: what the business might need to get started or get bigger and where that money might a certified public accountant or attorney, Urquidez said.

Since its formation in 1989, WESST has helped 1,500 come from.

WESST consultants help startups, maturing and maNew Mexico businesses get started or move to the next ture enterprises by helping owners with strategic planning, level. market analysis, organizational development and financial forecasting. This one-on-one consultation is a free service Professional approach offered by WESST, which sets it apart from resources A client serious about getting help begins a WESST

that offer loans but no consultation or financial assistance, Urquidez added. The organization also offers free online tools, low-cost classes in business-related skills, microloans and other sources of business capital.

Getting schooled

WESST’s training schedule includes webinars, podcasts, blogs and in-person classes.

The Business Plan Working Group, for example, is an eight-week class that helps entrepreneurs – especially beginners – create a business plan and learn how to market and manage their small business. Another class helps with social media and search engine optimization skills, and another, Marketlink, is a six-week intensive class to help merchants position and price their products to targeted customers.

WESST experts can’t provide tax or legal advice, but the organization does offer referrals to those professionals.

And it has resources and tools on everything from good bookkeeping practices to succession planning, general accounting and human resources.

A list of WESST offices – and a Business Assistance Request form – is available at www.wesst.org/contact.

Finance New Mexico is a public service initiative to assist individuals and businesses with obtaining skills and funding resources for their business or idea. To learn more, go to www.FinanceNewMexico.org.

Attorneys give free legal help in Otero, Lincoln counties

ALBUQUERQUE — A free legal clinic will take place in Alamogordo from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday. The legal fair will be held at the Otero County Courthouse, 1000 New York Ave., The second clinic is in Ruidoso from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26. The legal fair will be held 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.

There will also be a divorce clinic at 11 a.m. to help individuals understand the divorce process and receive help filling out their paperwork. Interpreters will be available. The clinics are presented by the 12th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee

Looking for a few good pro bonos

The 12th Judicial District Pro Bono Committee are currently seeking volunteer attorneys willing to participate in a legal fair that will result in increasing meaningful access to justice to individuals, regardless of their means.

We are looking for attorneys who can consult with individuals on a variety of topics, including: family law; child support/custody; credit card debt/collections; consumer rights; landlord/tenant rights; uncontested probates; social security/SSI issues; bankruptcy; wills/estate planning; powers of attorney; healthcare directives; dividing assets and debts in divorce; grandparent visitation; kinship guardianships; employment; public benefits; contracts; and immigration.

The committee is not asking attorneys to take on cases for full or partial representation, but rather, to provide legal information during the fair hours only.

This is an exciting opportunity for pro bono service in New Mexico. Working together, we can help address the legal needs of low-income New Mexicans.

Attorneys who are willing to help need please to let the committee know no later than Oct. 11, as well as the areas of the law in which you are willing to consult.

Attorneys may contact Jane Zhi at the State Bar by telephone at 505-797-6040 or by email at jzhi@nmbar.org to sign up.

We also invite legal staff to volunteer at the legal fair.

We need people to conduct intake interviews, provide interpretive services, and direct individuals to attorneys.

Udall urges FTC to investigate phone scams in NM Scam artists targeting utility customers, demanding payment and threatening to cut off electricity

ATF offers $5,000 reward for info regarding pipe bombs in New Mexico PHOENIX — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (ATF), Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor announced the posting of an award up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the construction and delivery of six destructive devices recovered in the Roswell and Clovis areas.

ATF is requesting that anyone that has any information related to these incidents to please contact ATF at 1 888 ATF BOMB (888-283-2662) During the time period between Feb. 13 and May 14, law enforcement authorities in southeastern New Mexico have investigated incidents involving the recovery of at least six destructive devices, commonly referred to as pipe-bombs.

The devices of general similar construction have all been pipe bomb type devices with the

exception of one. The unique device recovered in Roswell was a homemade hand grenade type device. All of the recoveries involved the discovery of these devices in outdoor areas in an intact unexploded state. These incidents occurred in Roswell and Clovis, three in each respective locale. ATF Special Agents are investigating these incidents with New Mexico State Police (NMSP) Bomb Squad Personnel, Clovis PD and Roswell PD. Investigators are seeking the public’s help in solving these crimes and are hopeful that the reward will provide additional leads in this investigation Again, if anyone has any information related to the person or persons responsible for the construction and delivery of these six destructive devices recovered in the Roswell and Clovis areas please contact ATF at 1 888 ATF BOMB (888-2832662).

previously served as New Mexico State Attorney General and as a federal prosecutor, has long worked to crack down on telemarketing scams and consumer fraud. He wrote that the scams could violate several federal laws designed to protect against telemarketing and consumer fraud and abuse. Moreover, he wrote, claiming to be a utility company representative and using caller ID “spoofing” to con people could violate the Truth in Caller ID Act. “I therefore ask that the Commission investigate these telephone scams and take aggressive action to protect New Mexico consumers,” Udall wrote.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tom Udall wrote a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, asking her to take “aggressive action” to investigate and prevent telephone scams targeting utility customers in New Mexico.

More than 130 N.M. utility customers have been targeted so far. Some have lost of thousands of dollars in the telephone scams, in which callers threaten to disconnect electric service unless the customer sends money via prepaid card or online payment. The scammers are using a practice known as caller ID “spoofing,” in which the telephone call appears to originate from the utility company. In one disturbing case, a customer was allegedly threatened to pay or face an “explosion.” Another customer was defrauded of $4,000.

“Given the nature and scale of this problem, I urge the commission to use direct outreach

methods to warn businesses and consumers about this fraud,” wrote Udall, who serves on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, which oversees and funds the FTC. Many of the victims have been customers of PNM Resources (PNM), the parent company of Public Service Company of New Mexico and the largest utility in the state. The utility has warned its customers through a variety of methods.

Udall said that the PNM customers who have been targeted so far include restaurant owners, who received calls during busy times. “Taken by surprise, a manager or small-business owner might make a quick payment to avoid losing power. One restaurant happened to have had a previous late utility payment and unfortunately was defrauded of $1,500 in the scam,” Udall wrote.

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The paradoxical nature of pain “To put your shoulders back, your eyes up, and to march into the world full of pain without understanding it or needing to explain or justify your innocence is a super-heroic task.”

— Susanna McMahon, Ph.D.

people. Strict legalism promotes a ‘pull-yourselfup-by-your-bootstraps’ mentality that neglects to factor in the necessity of grace.

The constant pressure of guilt can keep one trying to do more and more without considering the Dr. Paul Brand is best impossibility of perfectly known for his work with the ‘measuring up’ to an James D. Martin lepers of India. He was a unreachable goal. Simply highly skilled rehabilitative put – perfection is an irsurgeon who, after attempting to repair rational notion that, if strictly adhered to, the disease-eaten hands of lepers, discov- will only serve to deeper our pain as well ered the leper’s main problem was that as the pain of those closest to us. they felt no pain. He also discovered that In order to strike a balanced apthere is no way to recover the sensitivity proach, one needs to differentiate beto pain once it was destroyed. tween necessary or acceptable pain and Dr. Brand would say that pain is actu- unnecessary or unacceptable pain. ally a part of a brilliantly designed system The truth is, healing begins at and one of God’s most amazing gifts to the point of our pain. Isn’t it time you the human body. But he also acknowlacknowledged your own personal pain? edged the cruelty of pain as he watched Whether your pain is an emotional pain many of his patients die in unbearable emanating from past trauma, the heartagony. breaking pain of a recent loss, or a deep Emotionally, guilt is a form of mental foreboding pain housed within the fear of and emotional pain we experience when an unknown future – healing will always we feel responsible for doing, or not be found on the threshold of truth. Theredoing, something which violates our fore, the truly heroic task is to embrace personal moral standard. Persons who your pain without becoming cynical, have no sense of guilt are considered helpless, or allowing the fear of that pain abnormal. These could also be clinically to paralyze you. labeled sociopaths or psychopaths and many are dangerous. In a sense they are James D. Martin is the program manager of moral and spiritual lepers who have lost the Heritage Program for Senior Adults at the ability to feel the pain of guilt. the Lincoln County Medical Center. HeriOn the other hand guilt can also betage is a program designed to improve the come a cruel and destructive taskmaster. quality of life for the older adult. ConfidenThis is the kind of authoritarian guilt that tial screenings are available by appointment. is so prevalent in performance-oriented If interested please call 575-257-6283.

October 2, 2013

Men taking a ‘Walk in Her Shoes’ Since 1987, October has been recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Every year, across the country, shelter workers and advocates unite with survivors and supporters to discuss progress and issues surrounding domestic violence, remember those whose lives have been lost and celebrate the spirit of survivors.

Here in Lincoln County, Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL), the mother organization of The Nest domestic violence shelter, uses October to extend its outreach and education efforts.

One of the upcoming efforts will be a “Walk in Her Shoes” event during the Aspenfest Parade on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 a.m.

Male members of the HEAL board of directors, along with several local male volunteers, will don red high heels to literally walk a mile in women’s shoes. HEAL will also have a float in the parade.

While the walk has a fun appeal, it serves as an important reminder, both for the participants and for giddy onlookers, that putting ourselves into others’ shoes is crucial to our ability to understand, empathize with, and help others. Though wearing pumps and walking down Sudderth Drive is only the tip of the iceberg of the experiences of women, even a light-hearted stroll can begin to open minds and reveal truths.

The lessons that the HEAL staff and board seek to teach are around gender-based

violence, discrimination and inequality that fuel domestic violence. Examples of these issues include the depiction of both men and women in entertainment, wage and opportunity gaps, a lack of access to adequate healthcare and hostility toward women who step outside the boundaries of social expectations.

Taking a walk in her shoes is a way to take a moment to recognize the struggles of women everywhere. By calling attention to these issues, and discussing how they create and complicate abusive situations, the community can step forward and take a powerful stand against violence. Though Lincoln County is small, it has the second-worst rate of domestic violence, with New Mexico ranking in the top three of all states in the U.S. This community has already taken the opportunity and responsibility to change those statistics by demanding the Nest be opened to assist survivors of domestic violence.

Any community members interested in making a change can do so by attending the Aspenfest Parade and cheering loudly for the brave men who will be taking a stand with the HEAL float. Men may join the march by calling The Nest at 575-378-6378. The community also is invited to join HEAL and The Nest for its annual Empty Bowl fundraiser and soup competition on Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. at Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15 and available at the door.

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Duty, dedication and the Boy Scouts

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com If you think of all things American, past the fresh apple pie and bald eagle that first spring to mind, it’s hard not to think about the Boy Scouts – the organization has been around for a while, 103 years to be exact.

That’s not to say the local chapters have that same depth of history, or that the original scouting groups yet remain – it’s more a testament to the dedication and conviction of parents, progeny and communities that, over the years, have supported these groups.

Last weekend would be a good example – Fort Stanton hosted a horde of scouts and parents, about 100 or so, for a weekend “camporee” of events, education, food and games – all by volunteers for the third year in a row.

Attendance has risen since its inception, said Jack Shuster, former district chairman for the Sierra Blanca District, now vicepresident for marketing and communications for the scout’s regional Conquistador Council.

“We had troop 59 and 107 from here in Ruidoso, we had two troops from Roswell – there was a troop from Portales that came all the way here,” he said.

“The Cub Scouts came for the day.”

Though the gender ratio was definitely skewed towards the Y-chromosomes, Shuster added that there were a few girls attending the event, but no

actual Girl Scouts.

“There are girls in the program called ‘Venturing,’” Shuster said.

The eponymous program, designed for youth ages 13 to 21, focuses on the more adventuresome aspects of scouting and takes youth of both genders.

All told, five troops of Boy Scouts and three groups of Cub Scouts showed up for the weekend at the fort. Last year had brought perhaps 60 attendees, he added.

“It’s grown – it’s grown in numbers and grown in activity,” he said. “We’re probably going to develop a secondary activity, a Cub Scout Pow-wow, and keep the camporee strictly for the scouts.”

The Portales troops and some of the Cubs were new attendees, as were another pair of activities – physical fitness and orienteering now accompanying archery, marksmanship and safety (BB guns) along with historical presentations – “the ones we have always done.

Archery was provided by wardens of the Department of Game and Fish, the BB guns were put together by Dana and Vince Lenzo of Ruidoso, personal fitness was put together by Anessa Collins.” Orienteering was hosted by a representative from the Ruidoso Free Press and the historical seminars were conducted

by Fort Stanton staff, Shuster among them.

All courses were tailored to requirements for the scout’s merit badges and conducted with the age groups and fun quotas in

mind, he added. “I’d take them through the museum and then Matt Midgett would take them out – Bell the Wonder Horse would take them around the grounds, give them a tour of all the buildings. For those events, we broke the kids up into five groups and rotated through the five events.”

For those on the field, it meant about an hour to convey the basics of the activity and touch on more advanced topics – sometimes the scouts already knew the material, working towards or already finished with that particular merit badge. Other times, the groups went in with almost no knowledge of the subject and instructors had to lay a foundation.

“That was followed in the afternoon by a wide game for the Boy Scouts and the Cub Scouts, and that was put together by Eric Collins (of DT Collins & Associates),” he said. “It was all volunteers – we had pack leaders, troop leaders, people on the committee, former scouts – we all came together and put this event on. I developed the program and people ran with it.”

The volunteerism didn’t run one-way either, he added. “That night, troop 59 of Ruidoso, they provided dinner for the entire camp – green chili stew, hot dogs, everything. That way their boys could work on their first-class cooking requirements and also on their cooking merit badge. The kids had fun, but it’s really See SCOUTS pg. A10

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At left, scouts and staff from Fort Stanton greeted each morning with a flag ceremony that covered a wide range of salutes.

Below, Matt Midgett on “Bell the Wonder Horse” stops by a water trough to chat with some of the younger cubs at the camporee.

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SCOUTS FROM from pg. 9A educational. It teaches them the skills they have to learn and it teaches them how to get along with other kids, how to make new friends – that kind of thing. We emphasize duty to God and country, duty to self and duty to others. That’s all of it in a nutshell – we’re turning boys into men.”

History

Though it’s nearly synonymous with America, the Boy Scouts actually began in England, across the proverbial pond, about two years before the program came back from America, though accounts differ slightly on the particulars.

The generally accepted version of how the program moved over, Shuster recounted, involves W.D. Boyce, an American entre-

preneur and newspaperman who was visiting London in 1908. The night, either foggy or clear depending on who’s doing the telling, saw the disoriented American wandering the streets of London when an unknown boy came and served as his guide, refusing the tip Boyce later offered for his services. That boy was one of the original Boy Scouts, a youth movement that coalesced from existing organizations around a pair of scouting guides written by Lieutenant General Robert Baden-Powell, “He wrote a book about scouting in the military and came back from the war to find groups of kids doing what he had written about,” Shuster said. “So he wrote a new book, ‘Scouting for Boys,’ and the scout-

ing movement grew out of that. Of course, the sisters wanted to do what their brothers were doing, so his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell, started the Girl Guides and a woman in Savannah, Ga., Juliette “Daisy” Lowe, went to England, learned about that, came back to America and started the Girl Scouts.”

Truly brother and sister groups, Shuster laughed.

Accounts again differ as to when Boyce found the information to take scouting home, either that same night or much later on, but once he returned home, the program took off – with or without his help. By Autumn of 1910, the scouts had about 150,000 youth in 44 states applying to join.

The rest, as they say, is history.

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Above, scouts from troop 18 out of Portales practice their archery, courtesy of NM Department of Game and Fish.

Right, orienteering paired scouts off into two teams, each mapping a course for the other to follow through the parade grounds.

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Ruidoso firemen Lieutenant Jerry Corliss and FF Luke visit the Ruidoso Library during preschool story time Sept. 25.

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Sept. 24

Boys soccer Ruidoso 5, Hatch 3 Girls soccer Hatch 8, Ruidoso 2 Volleyball Corona d. House, 3-0

Sept. 26

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Sept. 27

Football Ruidoso 38, Tularosa 6 Jal 52, Mescalero 0 Escalante 38, Capitan 7 Carrizozo 59, Tse Yi Gai 0 Volleyball Capitan Classic Elida d. Capitan, 3-0 Carrizozo d. Mescalero, 3-0

Sept. 28

Volleyball Corona d. Quemado, 3-0 Capitan Classic Carrizozo d. Tatum, 3-0 Cloudcroft d. Capitan, 3-1 Animas d. Mescalero Championship Fort Sumner d. Carrizozo, 3-1 Seventh Place Capitan d. Mescalero, 3-0

Oct. 1

Volleyball Corona at Gateway Christian, late Hondo at Lake Arthur, late Carrizozo at Capitan, late Boys soccer Ruidoso at Socorro, late Girls soccer Ruidoso at Socorro, late

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Oct. 3

Volleyball Gateway Christian at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Vaughn at Corona, 6:30 p.m.

Capitan at Dexter, 6:30 p.m.

Boys soccer Ruidoso at Deming, 5 p.m.

Girls soccer Ruidoso at Deming, 3 p.m.

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Ruidoso wins with efficiency

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com TULAROSA – The RuidosoTularosa rivalry has always been among the most hotly contested matches in the state, which is why the Warriors figured Friday night’s game would be a challenge.

Tularosa was fired up, to be sure, but it was Ruidoso that took full advantage of the adrenaline running through Bob Cerny Stadium, taking home a 38-6 victory.

A quick look at the statistics shows that the Warriors (4-1) may have been overwhelming on the scoreboard, but not so much in yardage. Tularosa (1-4) still gained 201 yards total, 177 yards on the ground.

“They have a good running game,” Johnson said. “That running back hits the hole hard and is shifty. They’re pretty quick on that aspect.”

Nick Sheppard was the leading Wildcat with 142 yards on 27 Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press carries, but a majority of his yards Tularosa quarterback Joe Ray Chavez, left, is pursued by Ruidocame between the 20s. so defender Tirich Garner during Friday’s game at Tularosa.

Sheppard also averaged 5 yards a carry and scored no Those two touchdowns bring Johnson’s total to touchdowns.

13 scores on the season, but he wasn’t the only WarCompare that to Warrior leading rusher Cisco rior putting it in the endzone.

Mayville, who had 101 yards on just 11 carries – Ruidoso started the scoring with a 1-yard averaging more than nine yards a carry. punch-in by Jordan Wright, set up by a 22-yard The passing tandem of Cade Patterson and strike from Patterson to Johnson that capped a 54Parker Johnson was also on, combining for 120 yard drive with 8:01 left in the first quarter. yards and two touchdowns on the night.

The second frame is really when the Warriors “Our line did a great job protecting us so we get took off, putting up 20 points on both of Patterson’s the yards,” Patterson said. passes to Johnson and a 66-yard fumble return by “They tried to go man coverage on Parker,” Mayville. coach Johnson said. “We were surprised to see it Tularosa didn’t get their lone touchdown until when he was isolated out there, so we threw it up see WARRIORS pg. B5 there and he went and got it.”

Impressive finish for ’Zozo

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Carrizozo’s volleyball team continued its winning run through the season schedule with an impressive showing at the Capitan Classic over the weekend.

About the only thing that wasn’t impressive is the Lady Grizzlies lost their first match of the season, a 25-20, 23-25, 25-14, 25-17 decision against

Football NMSD at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Robertson at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Carrizozo at Tatum, 7 p.m.

Capitan at NMMI, 7 p.m.

Hagerman at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Animas at Carrizozo, 3:30 p.m.

Hondo at Valley Christian, 5 p.m.

Oct. 5

Volleyball Corona at Hondo, 11:30 a.m.

Goddard at Ruidoso, 2 p.m.

Boys soccer Ruidoso at NMMI, 2 p.m.

Girls soccer Ruidoso vs. Chaparral at WMAC, 1 p.m.

Cross country Ruidoso at Onate Rob Winter Classic, 10 a.m.

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A private affair

Last week I discussed the problem of a shrinking Class 3A. Actually, it’s really a major problem in the southern portion of the state, where Class 3A features a pair of three-school districts.

District 3-3A has Hot Springs, Silver (a 4A school until recently) and Socorro.

4-3A, as pointed out last week, is Portales, Lovington and Ruidoso.

All the rest of the 3A schools are up north. District 5-3A, centered on the Albuquerque-Santa Fe area, is made up entirely of private schools.

That brings up another interesting point when discussing Class 3A – private schools have had an increasing impact on state titles at that level.

In the past school year alone, private schools accounted for half of the major sports championships – football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, baseball and softball.

When you get into the minor sports, things get even more lopsided when it comes to private schools.

Here’s where it gets tricky.

In sports such as golf, tennis, wrestling and soccer, Class 3A is lumped in with many other schools simply because there aren’t that many schools with those programs. If you do that, you have to take into account New Mexico Military Institute and Mesilla Valley – a pair of schools that have also made their mark in post-season.

Here’s a quick rundown of what private schools have accomplished at the state championship level.

Fort Sumner in the title match.

Losing like they did to blemish their previously unbeaten record might be a letdown, but Carrizozo coach Pam Allen said falling to the topranked team in Class 1A is nothing to be ashamed of.

“That’s one of those really tough schools,” Allen said. “That’s a very well-coached team and are really athletic.”

To get to the championship match, Carrizozo (11-1) had to get past defending state 1A champion Tatum and passed with flying colors, sweeping the Lady Coyotes 25-23, 25-21, 25-18.

“That was wonderful for us,” Allen said. “The Soccer kids did a nice job and we were really exciting In Class 3A/1A, the last pubabout beating that team. We struggled unnecessarlic school to win a girls state socily at the service line, but that’s something we’ll cer title was Los Alamos in 1998, work on this week.” the first year of the classification.

Carrizozo was back in Capitan on Tuesday to take on the Lady Tigers, and host Animas on Friday. In previous years, there had only Capitan had some struggles, losing to defending been one class for the entire state.

Class B champion Elida in three games and falling see CLASS 3A pg. B3 to Cloudcroft before sweeping Mescalero in the seventh place game.

The Lady Tigers (4-7) did do fairly well against District 7-1A opponent Cloudcroft, winning the first game before falling in three straight closely contested frames.

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Lady Warriors even district record

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com For the second time this season, the Ruidoso Lady Warrior soccer team was victorious on Thursday.

For the first time in two years, the Lady Warriors had won a District 3-1A/3A contest with a 3-1 victory over Silver at Ruidoso Middle School.

Ruidoso (2-9, 1-1 district) has a chance to do more district damage next Tuesday at Socorro, another Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press team that has struggled on Ruidoso goal keeper Jessie Midkiff deflects a shot by Silver’s Megan Atwater the season. during Thursday’s District 3-1A/3A match. Midkiff stopped several shots on The fact that the Lady goal by the Lady Colts, helping to preserve a 3-1 victory for the Lady Warriors.

Warriors are winning matches late in the season All that attacking eventually paid off in a penalty kick half on a goal by Megan is serving to prove coach

by Keller with 23:25 left to give Ruidoso the two goal Saenz, Silver (2-8, 0-2) Darien Ross’ prediction advantage. never had the advantage. could be correct – that “Someone else was scoring the goals tonight,” Ross The Lady Warriors tied Ruidoso will be district said. “The girls had been relying on the Shalom, but two it on a score from Denise Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Martinez on a cross kick champions and get a spot girls were able to find the back of the net. Abbie’s score Ruidoso backfielder Abbie Mercer, left, is congratulat- from Shalom Keller with in the Class 1A/3A state was awesome, the way it rolled down the back of the net.” ed by teammate Lexi Lucero after Mercer scored a goal 5:12 left, and that’s how tournament.

For the rest of the match, the Lady Warriors had to from midfield, Thursday, during the Lady Warriors’ win the first half ended.

“I’ve been telling the keep Silver from scoring, and Jessie Midkiff came through girls since the beginning of over Silver at Ruidoso Middle School. with flying colors. The Lady Colts had numerous chances Ruidoso finally took the season, that we’re going the advantage in spectacu- – including one shot that looked like it went in, but which to the state tournament,” Ross said. “Every day I’ve been lar fashion at 25:30 in the second half, when Abbie Mercer Midkiff was just able to keep from crossing the line. saying to myself, the Lady Warriors are district champi“I wasn’t going to let anybody score. I just focused on kicked the ball in from midfield. ons.” the ball and didn’t let it get in,” Midkiff said. “My posiShe was really trying to pass the ball to a teammate, Ruidoso hadn’t struck fear into the hearts of their opbut the ball landed five yards in front of the goal, bounced tioning took them out of it, too.” ponents this season, part of the reason why Silver coach So, Ruidoso is even in district and – with some more over goal keeper Brandi Pyron’s head and went in.

Alex Cantrell had brought his entire junior varsity as well, luck and confident play – could end up as surprising vic“I was scared at first, then started screaming because ready to put the younger players on the field in the second I was excited,” Mercer said of her reaction to the score. tors at the end of the season. How does the team feel? half when the Lady Colts had a lead.

“We just need to keep doing what we’ve been doing,” “God helped me out with that shot.”

That never happened.

Midkiff said. “We just need to run to the ball and be more After that, the Lady Warriors showed a great deal Except for a 1-0 advantage with 9:27 left in the first aggressive.” of confidence, continually attacking the Silver defense.

Hondo gets second straight win over Lady Chiefs

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Hondo Lady Eagles needed a few wins heading into next week’s start of District 3B play.

They got it with a pair of victories over Mescalero, the latest a 3-1 decision on Thursday.

“We took the first two, then let one go,”

said Hondo coach Dwayne Morris. “We won the fourth game pretty well, and I was pleased with how they played.”

The Lady Eagles (3-6) started district at Lake Arthur on Tuesday. They host Gateway Christian on Oct. 3.

Morris knows the Lady Warriors are a deceptively strong squad.

“That’s going to be a tough team,” Morris said of Gateway. “Their record doesn’t

Bowling RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Tuesday Seniors standings, week 2 of 28 Name Won Lost BLJ Trio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Amigos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 Marx O Lot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 Team 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Golden Oldies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – BLJ Trio 1,990, Marx O Lot? 1,759, Golden Oldies 1,598 Handicap game – Amigos 667, Team 5 589 Individual scores will be tracked starting week 5 ––– Tuesday Night Mixed standings, week 3 of 16 Name Won Lost Scorgasm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8½ 3½ Rhinorose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Zocca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Sh’Dam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Team 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Gyspyhond Outla. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ 6½ Four Feathers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Bowl Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Scorgasm 2,567, Four Feathers 2,493, Team 8 2,406 Handicap game – Zocca 871, Sh’Dam 849, Bowl Movement 828 Individual scores will be tracked starting week 5 ––– Wednesday Night Mixed standings, week 3 of 32 Name Won Lost Team 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1

Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Team 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7½ Team 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6½ Western Auto Napa2. . . . . . . . . . 6½ Team 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5½ Western Auto Napa1. . . . . . . . . . . 3 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

3 4 4½ 5½ 5½ 6½ 9 10 11

Last week’s high scores Handicap series – Team 2 2,532, Team 10 2,397, Down’s U-Haul 2,396 Handicap game – Team 9 912, Team 4 863, Team 7 848 Individual scores will be tracked starting week 5 ––– Thursday Night Men’s standings, week 3 of 32 Name Won Lost Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 1 Ruidoso Bowl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Western Auto Napa . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5 Team 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6 Down’s U-Haul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 GSV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7 Buckner Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 8 Last week’s high scores Stratch series – Down’s Uhaul 2,892, Buckner Electric 2,407 Scratch game – Western Auto Napa 941, Team 4 778 Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 3,041, Good Ole Boys 2,899 Handicap game – GSV 1,009 Individual scratch series – Evan Reed 673, Terry Bernard 625, Mike Bryant 573 Individual Scratch game – Joe Shafer 235, Keith Brower 227, Billy Weddige 222

show their strengths. They won’t be a walkthrough, and we need to be ready to play or we’ll be handed a serious loss.”

Hondo started the year with a lot of inexperience but a lot of heart. Morris said that will work in their favor now that

they’re to crunch time.

“They should have had more wins at this point, but I’m happy with the progress they’ve made,” Morris said. “Very seldom do we have a slack day at practice, and they’ll be able to build on that.”

Ruidoso Free Press

October 2, 2013

‘Missed opportunity’ for Ruidoso boys

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Ruidoso’s Brian Ramirez, left, and Silver defender Joseph Gruska hit the turf after colliding at Ruidoso Middle School on Thursday.

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso’s boys soccer match against Silver was almost anti-climactic Thursday – at least if you were a Warrior fan.

After the Lady Warriors had won their match to pull even in District 3-1A/3A, the boys were hoping to complete the sweep, only to fall 2-0.

“I feel like we were poised for it (the sweep) and we were ready to do it,” said Ruidoso coach Aaron Romero.

“I guess we got bit by the injury bug, finally.”

Warrior halfback Enrique Ramirez had to be carried off the field with a leg injury in the second half, and was one of two starters Ruidoso had sitting on the bench by the end.

“We lost a lot of team speed in those two,” Romero said. “But I’m proud of the guys that filled in for them.”

Ruidoso (6-6, 1-2 district) was down 1-0 in the first six minutes on a goal by Ryan Stern, who was able to shed three Warrior defenders to earn the goal.

That was it for the scoring until

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5:28 left in the second half. A free kick from midfield led to a scrum in front of Ruidoso’s net and Warrior goal keeper Raul Tello came out to stop it.

He couldn’t secure the ball, and Silver’s Estevan Ortiz slammed it home for what turned out to be the final goal of the match.

That outcome overshadowed what had been a fine defensive effort by Tello, who stopped many more would-be goals by the Colts (4-5, 2-0).

That Ruidoso couldn’t get into Silver’s net at all was concerning, particularly with the second half of the district season coming up.

The Warriors were at Socorro on Tuesday, the first part of a long road stretch. Even with a 1-2 district record, the Warriors aren’t out of it.

“I feel this was an opportunity missed,” Romero said of the Silver loss.

“But at the same time, we’re a far better team than we were last year. And we beat Silver in Silver last year.

“All you can do is focus on the next team up,” he added. “Here we go to Socorro.”

Ruidoso harriers stack up well against district competition

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com There have been a few scheduling glitches in Ruidoso’s cross country season, but things have settled down and coach Trevor Rabourn is pleased with the progress of his runners.

The Warriors were supposed to be at the Capital City Invitational on Saturday, but the timing change forced Rabourn to

make a decision. He decided instead to take his team to Las Cruces for the Centennial Hawk Challenge, and was happy with the results.

“We ran all right. It was a nice day, and the trail was varied,” Rabourn said.

“It was also the first time for these kids to run in sand. They didn’t like it much, but still ran well.”

Lady Warrior Regan Werito had the best day of any Ruidoso runner, finish-

CLASS 3A from pg. B1 Since 1998 – except for 2011, when Sandia Prep beat Taos – the 3A/1A state title match has been an allprivate school affair.

On the boys side, things are a little better for public schools, with Portales, Socorro and Hatch making it to the title game in the last decade. But Santa Teresa was the last one to win a 3A/1A title in 2000, and that’s a 4A school now.

Sandia Prep won six titles in a row after that.

Basketball A private school has won four of the last nine state girls titles, three of them to Santa Fe Indian.

Private schools have also played for a state title three other times, although Lovington is the two-time defending champ.

For the boys, it’s been a real blowout. The last public school to win a title was Pojoaque in 2008. That’s also the last time a public school has even appeared in a championship game.

Going back to 2002, private schools have won 9 of 13 3A state titles.

Track and field Dating to 2004, private schools have won 7 of 10 girls team titles in Class 3A, as Ruidoso snuck in a championship in 2008. It’s been a different story on the boys’ side. Only two private schools have won since 2001.

with three straight 3A/1A championships. Since then, seven private schools have won, five public.

For the girls, it’s been the St. Michael’s/Socorro show in the last decade.

The Socorro Warriors have won the last seven championships in a row.

Baseball Hope Christian may have defeated Ruidoso in the last 3A title game, but it’s been an even split between public and private, with each winning seven titles dating back to 2000.

There are sports where public schools have more than held their own. There hasn’t been a single private school win a state softball championship since Class 3A was created for the sport in 1981. The last team to even appear in a championship was St. Michael’s in 2008.

In football, St. Michael’s is the defending state 3A champ, but they’re the only private school to have that kind of success, winning also in 2008 and 2003. Albuquerque Academy was the only other team to get to a title game, losing to Lovington in 2010.

Volleyball has also been dominated by public schools. If you haven’t

Tennis Since moving to three classes (5A, 4A, 3A/1A) in 2002, private schools have won championships.

NMMI has won eight of the last 10 boys team titles.

Albuquerque Academy – which has fluctuated between 4A and 3A – has won 17 championships since records were first kept in 1993.

Golf This is one of those sports that’s actually been a bit more even. Ruidoso had quite a run from 1999-2001

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been Portales, Pojoaque or Ruidoso in the last 10 years, you haven’t won a 3A title.

New Mexico Activities Association rules state a student must have been enrolled at a school for a full year before being eligible to participate in athletics.

It’s a rule that’s meant to cut down on the number of students that hop and jump from one school to another – as well as to keep coaches from tailor-building their programs.

But that still doesn’t stop some programs from picking and choosing, watching kids in youth leagues and tagging them as prospects for the future.

It’s a lot easier for private school coaches to do this, and the number of private school champions at the 3A level attests to this.

About the only solution that would work is to put private schools into their own class, and let them decide their own state champion, but there just aren’t enough private schools in the state to make that feasible.

So is there a solution?

Should there be a solution?

I’m not sure, but those are questions that are keeping public school officials restless.

ing 20th in girls varsity with a time of 21:37.41. Teammate Elyssa Douds came in at 41 with a time of 23:33.55.

Among District 3-3A runners, Werito was second behind Socorro’s Emerald Goranson, who was 16th overall at 21:25.55. Douds was sixth among district competition.

“Emerald just edged out Regan at the end, which surprised me,” Rabourn said.

“But that’s competition.”

Waki Little Spotted Horse was the only other Ruidoso girl running varsity, finishing 57th out of 123 runners at 24:15.34. Rabourn is hoping to move Kenadie Chino and Gabby Diaz up to varsity for this week’s Onate Invitational.

The pair was 24th and 27th, respectively, in the junior varsity run, separated by just 11 seconds.

The boys varsity squad was eighth

out of 17 teams, led by Rylan Vega with a time of 18:58.36, placing 31st among attached runners. Teammate Jared Pollock was close behind in 34th at 19:01.43.

Tyler Davis ran 19:06.35 at 41, while Cisco Bob was 46th at 19:13.29. The team’s average time was 19:28.52.

Every team in District 3-3A was there, with Lovington finishing fourth overall. Wildcat runner Lorenzo Juarez cracked the top 20 with a time of 17:57.10 at 15th.

Socorro was just in front of Ruidoso in the team standings, while Silver finished 16th.

“It was a great meet for us to see the rest of the district like we did,” Rabourn said. “We’re at a point in the season where we’re working on running strength, so going back to Las Cruces for the Onate meet will be good for us.”

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October 2, 2013

Lady Cardinals shocked by NMMI

Photo courtesy Geoff Gunn

Corona blocker Hannah Gage, left, battles NMMI Lady Colt Bianca Walker at the net, Thursday, at Roswell.

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By Karen Boehler and Todd Fuqua For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – NMMI used its last volleyball match of the season – the Colts don’t compete in district and close the season early – to shock the No. 1-ranked Class B Lady Cardinals with a 25-22, 2518, 25-20 victory Thursday.

Prior to the match in the Godfrey Athletic Center on the NMMI campus, Corona was undefeated, having swept every competitor. It didn’t take long for that to change, as the Lady Cards and Colts traded the lead early in Game 1, but after a 10-10 tie, NMMI went up 12-10 on a kill by Victoria Odell and ace by Laura Hanshaw and never trailed again.

Corona coach Richard Gage had no idea what happened with his team.

“I wish I had an answer,” he said.

“We’ve not had a practice that bad all year.

Now I’ll give NMMI credit. They stepped up and played really consistent ball tonight, and we couldn’t stay out of the net.

Just the net calls alone were enough to make a big difference in the match.”

NMMI coach Stephanie Schooley, on the other hand, was ecstatic about her team’s effort.

“It was a good way (to end),” she said.

“The girls had just been motivated this whole week. They wanted to switch this game over here (to Godfrey.) It’s Parent’s Weekend, so we had a few more parents in the stands. They wanted to be able to have

some of the cadets come watch them, and I told them if we make all these changes, then I need 100 percent effort the entire game and they finished it tonight.”

Every time Corona started a little run, the Lady Colts, led by middle hitter Bianca Walker, would quickly stop the run.

For Corona, the loss was a 180-degree turnaround from Sept. 24, when they trounced House 25-3, 25-5, 25-10.

The Lady Cardinals (9-1) got back to winning on Saturday, sweeping aside Quemado 25-17, 25-3, 25-21.

“We were kind of tentative to start,” Gage said. “We served well and missed only four serves total, but we were missing a starter (Cory Egan) and it’s a long trip out there. We had to wake everybody up.”

The difference in scores between the second and third games perplexed Gage, but was glad the Lady Cardinals answered the adversity.

“Quemado stepped their game up in the third, and that’s good. These girls need to be pushed,” Gage said. “Gateway Christian is some good competition.”

Corona opened their District 4B season with a match at Gateway Christian on Tuesday. They host district opponents Vaughn on Thursday and are at Hondo on Saturday.

“We’ve got to be ready to play ball when we get off the bus,” Gage said.

“They’ve got to stay relaxed and play the game they’re capable of.”

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Disc golf tourney

on Thursday to participate in this free event.

The Village of Ruidoso Parks and To get entry forms contact the Recreation Department is hosting a discdepartment at 257-5050 or email Mygolf youth/adult doubles tournament this Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Grindstone Dam randaWaldo@ruidoso-nm.gov. Also visit www.ruidoso-nm.gov/parks-andcourse.

All teams must pre-register by 5 p.m. recreation.

things out on the court in that time,” Becker said.

“I had to put in that new defense the day the tournament started, so we’ll be where we need to be come district.”

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to get ready before its first district match on Oct. 14 at Cloudcroft. They play once against Dexter this Thursday in their only competitive match during that time.

“There’s not much play, so we’ll really work

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October 2, 2013

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Capitan can’t sustain against Lobos The Tigers (2-3) trailed by just 14-7 at halftime following a rushing touchdown by Thomas Fields, but an injury to Trapp left an emptiness at defensive back that Capitan couldn’t quite fill.

The kids we had in there did the best they could, but we

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Much like their last game against Escalante, the Capitan Tigers found themselves in a tight football game at the break on Friday.

Much like their last game, it was Escalante that took a 38-7 victory home from Tiger Stadium.

Unlike the last game, this one was not for the state championship, but it was a loss that stung Capitan all the same.

They were hurt by much more than the score.

“We played a good first half, then lost a couple of kids and weren’t able to slow them down offensively,” said Capitan coach Jim Hughes. “Losing Dillon Trapp was a key. We had to make some adjustments and fill the holes.”

gave them some big plays and couldn’t stop them offensively,” Hughes said. “The kids we had in there played a good first half, but we just couldn’t sustain it through the game.”

Capitan is at NMMI this Friday, a team that won it’s first

game of the year over Mesilla Valley last week.

The Tigers will have some players back that have been missing for various reasons, and Hughes expects Trapp to be back in two weeks. Hughes believes they’ll need the extra muscle.

WARRIORS from pg. B1

Brett Saenz caught a 28-yard pass from Joe Ray Chavez with 2:18 left in the game.

“We had a few guys sick and missing, so some guys had to fill in and did a great job, that’s good to know,” said coach Johnson.

“Cisco did a great job for us at middle linebacker and running the football. We had a host of guys rotating at defensive tackle, and Bobby Totman and Tirich Garner tore it up defensively to control the line of scrimmage.”

The schedule doesn’t get any easier for the Warriors. Next week is Robertson – a team that beat Lovington 27-18 – and SilErik LeDuc/Ruidoso Free Press ver the following week.

Capitan running back Thomas Fields leaps Both games are at home, over an Escalante defender, Friday, at Capitan. which is good news, but both pose challenges.

“We’ve got some things to work on,” Johnson said. “Robertson is a Lobos lose UNLV shootout good team and we have

By Richard Stevens to get prepared. I wasn’t happy with our kickoffs, Senior Writer/GoLobos.com putting the ball on their ALBUQUERQUE – It was a history-making game five and they’re getting to forged by a New Mexico option that racked up 497 rushthe 45, we might as well ing yards with the history coming from three Lobo backs do an onside kick. cracking the 100-yard barrier.

Three in one game – for the first time in New Mexico history.

The Lobos ended up with 581 total yards and ruled the clock by more than five minutes. However, the big-play Rebels ended up in control of the scoreboard, 56-42.

Lobo coach Bob Davie didn’t hide his frustrations – or his team’s need.

“At the end of the day, you got to be able to stop someone and you got to be able to make some plays,” he said. “We have to get better on defense. That is a humbling experience. We have to grow up on defense.”

The LOBO howl

WarriorS 38, WildCatS 6 Ruidoso Tularosa

7 20 8 3 – 38 0 0 0 6 – 6 First Quarter Rui– Jordan Wright 1 run (Travis Mosher kick), 8:01 Second Quarter Rui – Parker Johnson 19 pass from Cade Patterson (Mosher kick), 10:26 Rui – Cisco Mayville 66 fumble return (kick fail), 6:42 Rui – Johnson 44 pass from Patterson (Mosher kick), 3:41 Third Quarter Rui – Johnson 2 run (Johnson run), 7:02 Fourth Quarter Rui – Mosher 20 field goal, 6:11 Rul – Brett Saenz 28 pass from Joe Ray Chavez (kick fail), 2:18 ––– Team statistics Rui Tul First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 12 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . . . . 21-131 48-177 Passing yards . . . . . . . . . . . .137 24 Att-comp-int . . . . . . . . . .13-10-0 5-3-0 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268 201 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32 3-38 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 4-3 Penalties-yards . . . . . . . . . 2-15 4-30 Time of possession . . . . . 18:30 29:30 ––– Rushing: Rui – Cisco Mayville 11-101, Parker Johnson 3-14, Jordan Wright 2-8, Matthew Carr 1-6, Cade Patterson 3-5, Felix Martinez 1-(minus 3), Tul – Nick Sheppard 27-142, Joe Ray Chavez 13-22, Ross Griffin 6-14, Cameron Sheppard 2-(minus 1).

Passing: Rui – Cade Patterson 12-9-0, 122; Kyler Woodul 1-1-0 15. Tul – Joe Ray Chavez 5-3-0 29.

Receiving: Rui – Parker Johnson 7-120, David Dankert 2-13, Travis Mosher 1-4. Tul – Brett Saenz 1-28, Ross Griffin 1-1, Nick Sheppard 1-0.

The RANGER report

Lincoln County Little Warriors Youth Football League Sept. 26 Majors Sooners 42, Apaches 8 Sept. 28 Majors Capitan Tigers 22, Cloudcroft Bears 0 Sooners 42, Apaches 0 Raiders 42, Carrizozo Grizzlies 0 Minors Razorbacks 32, Warriors 14 Raiders 30, Capitan Tigers 6 UPCOMING SCHEDULE Majors Oct. 5 Apaches vs. Capitan, 1 p.m.

Raiders vs. Cloudcroft, 3 p.m.

Sooners vs. Carrizozo, 5 p.m.

Minors Oct. 5 Raiders vs. Razorbacks, 9 a.m.

Steelers vs. Capitan, 11 a.m.

Flag Football Oct. 5 Patriots vs. Packers, 9 a.m.

Broncos vs. Capitan, 10:30 a.m.

area FootBall StandinGS District 4-3A W L Portales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1 Lovington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 ––– Sept. 27 Ruidoso 38, Tularosa 6 Lovington 34, Eunice 6 Dexter 46, Portales 13 Oct. 4 Robertson at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Pojaque at Portales, 7 p.m.

––– District 3-1A W L Magdalena . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1 Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 2 Mescalero . . . . . . . . . . . .1 3 Cloudcroft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 ––– Sept. 27 Jal 52, Mescalero 0 Escalante 38, Capitan 7 Sept. 28 Cloudcroft 28, NMMI JV 14 Magdalena 27, McCurdy 19 Oct. 4 Hagerman at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Capitan at NMMI, 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 Cloudcroft at McCurdy, 1 p.m.

Magdalena vs. Jal at Ruidoso, 2 p.m.

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District 2 Eight-man W L Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0 Mountainair . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Alamo Navajo . . . . . . . . . . 1 4 ––– Sept. 27 Carrizozo 59, Tse Yi Gai 0 Mountainair 42, Springer/Maxwell 6 Sept. 28 Tatum 59, Alamo Navajo 0 Oct. 4 Carrizozo at Tatum, 7 p.m.

Mountainair at Logan, 7 p.m.

Oct. 5 Alamo Navajo at Menaul, 1 p.m.

––– District 2 Six-man W L Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 1 Animas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 NMSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 3 Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 3 Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 ––– Sept. 26 Hondo 65, Vaughn 6 Sept. 27 San Jon/Grady d. NMSD, forfeit Animas 64, Reserve 26 Oct. 4 NMSD at Hondo, 6 p.m.

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Rangers can’t recover from early hole

By T.R. Sullivan MLB.com ARLINGTON – The Rangers’ winning streak is over and so is their season.

Trailing right from the beginning, the Rangers couldn’t contain Rays third baseman Evan Longoria, and their 2013 season came to a close with a 5-2 loss in Monday night’s tiebreaker at the Ballpark in Arlington.

The Rangers had won seven in a row to force the tiebreaker, but Longoria was too much for them and so was Rays starter David Price. Longoria was 3-for-4 with a home run and Price pitched a complete game. Entering Monday, Price was 1-7 with a 6.62 in 11 career starts, including the playoffs, against the Rangers.

The Rangers end their season with a record of 91-72.

The 91 wins are the fifth most in club history, but the Rangers’ streak of three straight trips to postseason has come to an end.

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Education

By Corey Bard

Imagine living a life without being able to read. Your interaction with family, friends, and coworkers limited because you hide from them your secret. The jobs you are forced to work because you are not capable of working in any profession requiring reading and writing.

Ruidoso Public Library and Altrusa have partnered to develop an Adult Literacy Program. The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy has awarded the library a grant to hire a coordinator who will train tutors and oversee a program to help adults take the steps toward being able to read. The focus is adults who cannot read at a sixth grade level. If you would like to help tutor adults, please contact the library at 258-3704 where we are creating a list of tutors to begin in January 2014. If you are interested in the coordinator position, the Village of Ruidoso will begin posting information Oct. 3 on their website. If you know someone who could benefit from learning to read, let them know about our free program and give them the encouragement to take the first steps.

The day Archie lost his 31-year job as a laborer at a meat packing company, he was forced to confront the secret he had held so closely for most of his life: he couldn’t read. “The Last Reader Standing” is the story of Archie’s amazing and often painful journey of becoming literate at middle age, and struggling with the new-found knowledge of his dyslexia.

From the little boy who was banished to the back of the classroom because the teachers labeled him stupid, Archie emerged to becoming a national figure who continues to enlighten professionals into the world of the learning disabled.

He joined Barbara Bush on stage for her Literacy Foundation’s fundraisers where she proudly introduced him as the man who took advantage of a second chance and improved his life.

This is a touching and poignant story that gives us an eye-opening view of the lack of literacy in our society, and how important it is for all of us to have the opportunity to become all that we can be and to go after our dreams. It will also help parents, educators, and medical practitioners better understand their roles in supporting the reading challenged.

George Dawson (Jan. 19, 1898 - July 5, 2001) was called “America’s favorite poster child for literacy” after learning to read at the age of 98.

His life story, “Life Is So Good,” was published in 2000.

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October 2, 2013

School board eyes funding options the buildings encouraged its growth, purportedly at fault for several bouts of illness by both instructors and students.

The buildings also had neither heating nor air conditioning, leaving students sweltering over the summer and shivering through winter courses.

“Us delaying with moving on anything doesn’t change the issue – that building is in need of repair,” Board member Steve Dirks said. “I don’t think we need to sink another dime into that building to renovate it.

“We’re going to end up with a 35-year old building with a really nice paint job.

But, regardless of how we’re going to find funding, we don’t have enough funding to even renovate that, so I don’t think delaying another three, four months for the Legislature is going to help – either way, we have to fund something.”

None of the other board members were completely on board with Dirks, preferring instead to lobby support for a move to reduce the state waiver requirements to 5 mills from 7 mills and the free/reduced lunch participation from 70 percent to 50 percent. Should the measure, as of yet unauthored, pass, the schools would be able to pass a bond for $1 million to raise the district’s mill levy rate up .34 mills from the current 4.66 mills. One mill equates to $1 per $1,000 of taxable value to a property.

Taxable value is considered at one-third of the overall value. The district currently has 66.3 percent of its students on free/reduced lunches.

“I think the consensus of the board is that we want the legislators to change it, we want the requirements to be reduced,” Board President Ed Vinson summarized. “I think Push for new the one thing we can do, as Though an expensive a board, is show up in mass proposition in the short term, to every one of their meetbuilding a new high school ings and explain our situation, would be the ideal decision in lobby as much as we can, get the long run, board members contended, backed by unpleas- all of these fine folks here tonight to write a letter.” ant anecdotes from educators Board members also on the conditions currently discussed cooperating with existing within the buildings.

Teachers reported running other school districts in similar circumstances to unify their out of trash cans to catch all lobbying efforts. the leaks in the roof – both in Yet should the measure fail, the high school and elementhe board would face a goal tary school. There also were of passing another $5 million several complaints of mold, bond to raise the mill rate to where water creeping into seven and finding perhaps 18 more students eligible for free/reduced lunches, at which point the state could fund the remainder of (I am a strict no guns at school or in my the project, including the classroom or on the playground teacher.) elementary school renovaWhen I heard that I immediately said, “Hey, tions and construction of a Batman doesn’t carry a gun and neither does community facility, “at 100 Robin. They have all those neat gadgets percent,” Pat McMurray, on their belts.” They all checked to see if

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com ‘Wait and see’ will be the watchwords of the Capitan School Board until the end of the 2014 legislative session, expected to conclude in February, as they eye a chance to bring in significant state funding to cover the remainder of the unforeseen increase in expenses to either remodel or build a new high school.

“After meeting last week, listening to the comments; after discussing things with the Public Schools Facility Authority; after looking at what we’re looking at with the high school, the recommendation I bring to you is move forward with the planning and design of a new high school facility,” said Superintendent Shirley Crawford.

Though board members uniformly agreed that a new high school, roughly budgeted at $9.3 million with an expected lifespan of perhaps 50 years, would be the most cost effective measure over time, they can’t pay for it with money they don’t have.

“I would love to build a new high school for these kids,” board member Justin King said. “I think it’s the most prudent thing to do and I think its the most cost-effective thing to do. However, we didn’t ask for enough money from the taxpayers to do that with the bond election.”

Moreover, it’s not what the public seems to want, King said. “If that’s the recommendation that we’ve got, I can understand that – but that’s not at all what I heard out of the community meeting. During that meeting I heard ‘do not spend any more money than we have voted on’ from the taxpayers. I heard that loud and clear.

We’ve been given an allotment and we need to spend within our means. If we can figure out how to leverage the state of New Mexico for additional funding, we need to do that.”

Board member Robin Parks seconded King’s statements, adding that “we can’t give the architects direction one way or another” until funding issues are resolved.

“We’re shooting dice right now, deciding how the funding would work. I don’t think it’s fair to do this without knowing

the funding, it’s irresponsible, in my opinion.”

Board members have been criticized by members of the public over similar decisions, such as the initial expenses accrued in moving forward with a rebuild ahead of site studies and passing the bond itself without a firm grasp of the financial scope of the project. Of the initial expenses, totaling $474,436.21, the lion’s share was taken up in architectural fees to Dekker/ Perich/Sabatini, the firm contracted for the project.

So far, $237,589.88 has been reported as spent on architectural fees.

Documents released on the Capitan Municipal Schools’ website further breaks down that amount, the majority of which, $161,002.23, was spent on “design fee – campus-wide programming and planning and bond effort” – efforts by the firm before the bond itself was passed, according to the posted expenditures sheet. Matthew McKim, a representative of the architectural firm that attended a public meeting on the previous Monday, tentatively estimated the firm’s fee was “right around six percent of the construction costs,” though the firm’s contract has yet to be posted alongside other materials on the schools’ website, www.capitantigers.org.

Parks said the board had not been able to “see the forest through the trees” when making earlier decisions.

“We saw what was presented and we all were looking at remodeling,” she said. “My ‘aha’ moment the other night was, if your buildings are rated No. 9 and No. 16 in the worst schools of the state, isn’t that your first clue?”

senior facilities manager with PSFA, previously said during the Sept. 22 meeting.

Either that, or live within their means on the current bond.

“We can all do finger pointing, and you might as well point at me too,” Board member Gary Tregembo said.

“Before we spend any more money on drawings, any suggested drawings or anything else, we need to know what the funding options are.”

There were several, though none of the options were ideal, he said.

The board could either cut back and work within the remaining bond money, about $4.5 million, pass a new bond to pay for the project or reach state requirements for funding waivers or borrow money from PSFA, he said. “And if we borrow money, we have to pay it back. If we commit money we don’t have, the promise is the voters will, down the road in 2016, people will vote to pay back the money we borrowed.”

McMurray recommended at the previous community meeting that the school district move ahead and build new by accepting a $5 million loan from the authority with the intention of passing future bonds to repay the loan.

Should the bonds fail, the extreme end of that path had an option for the state to impose taxes to repay the loan, vote or no vote – not an option that anyone in the government had ever or would ever want to pursue.

Board members also discussed moving high school students back into the facility until final action was decided.

Vinson said the cost was estimated at about $44,000, possibly returning students to the building after Christmas, though no action was taken on the move.

Ghoulies, ghosties and long-legged beasties

With the coming of fall and the leaves, pine cones and needles falling, we have gnats. The girls are especially not happy about this. Lori had been waving her hand around when Abby told her she really needed to be extra careful, the playground they had a belt or not when Robin who had was full of blood sucking fleas. been brandishing a pancake turner looked at A young lady named Brooke who me and replied, “It’s okay Ms. Nisha. This keeps me supplied with refrigerator art isn’t a gun. It’s my whacker! I just whack! brought me a beautiful picture of a pumpWhack! Whack ‘em!” kin. This wasn’t an ordinary pumpkin but one with each rib of the pumpkin colored Michael who had been allowed to a different color, all bright rainbow hues. watch “Night of the Living Dead,” with It was beautiful but not like any pumpkin I his dad had been really bugging his two have yet to encounter. Curiosity made me best friends to “sneak out” some night and Nisha Hoffman ask, “Brooke, what kind of seeds do you go to the cemetery. He wanted desperately nishahoffman@yahoo.com for them to see the ghouls, the ghosts and plant to get a rainbow-striped pumpkin?”

With absolutely no hesitation on her part, the monsters come out of their graves. Mishe said, “Skittles!” Of course, I should have known that. chael wasn’t too sure just what the living dead really were.

Three of my boys are really hung up on the superheroes He wasn’t getting an enthusiastic response and was getting frustrated. Taking the bull by the horns he announced, and will be Spiderman, Batman and Robin for Halloween.

“Tonight is the night.” He grabbed his two friends by their One wears a costume to school each day. The three were shirt fronts and said, “Okay guys, tonight’s the night. We involved in a plot to trap one of the nastier villains of the Batman field when I heard Batman using a two-way radio to are sneakin’ out to the cemetery. We are gonna see the livcall Robin. “Robin get your gun and let’s go kill somebody.” ing dead. Bring a flashlight and don’t forget your mom!”

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Gospel music in the night at the Flying J Ranch

By Hilary Romig Sierra Blanca Christian Academy is celebrating 10 years of existence. Sunday, Sept. 29, the stage at Flying J Ranch was filled with the musical talents of the students from Sierra Blanca Christian Academy. This being their 10th annual Gospel Sing fundraiser it was a special night, which even included a birthday cake for the school.

The Gospel Sing is a school tradition and is opened up to the community to join in as well. Local musicians from the Lincoln County area and the students of Sierra Blanca Christian Academy all bring their musical talents to the stage.

Upon entering the warm, wooden barn, the sound of Mark Kashmar strumming away at his guitar was the welcome to guests’ ears. As the crowd sat down the students of Sierra Blanca Christian Academy assembled on the stage. Children from the ages of 2 to 13 sang as one, coming together in great harmony. After two well-practiced songs, the students filed off the stage and the dessert auction began. With the help of students, parents and an auctioneer, an abundance of desserts were purchased with all of the proceeds going toward the school. The delicious array of desserts was donated by parents of the school as well as local businesses such as Cornerstone Bakery and Michael J’s restaurant.

Interspersed between the dessert auctions were the musical talents such as the First Baptist Church choir, the Flying J Wranglers and a quartet of students singing “Amazing

Grace.”

By the end of the night the school had managed to exceed their original goal of $10,000. Sierra Blanca Christian Academy’s administrator, Rachael Jones, said, “The Gospel Sing raised $14,655 this year.”

Sierra Blanca Christian Academy continues to thrive as it offers low student and teacher ratios that allow teachers to work with students on an in-depth level. “We have had the opportunity to serve many different children from many backgrounds. It is because of these children and the difference we have seen in them is what has kept us going for 10 year. We offer a Christ-centered education with high academic and behavioral standards,” stated Rachael Jones.

The night brought together families of the school as well as the community. Jones went on to say, “The event itself has reached out in that it is a free event, allowing people from the community to come attend a night of great Gospel music.

The funds raised from the Gospel Sing have reached out to the community in that a large portion of the funds have been used to award scholarships to students who would otherwise be unable to attend our school.” It was a great evening, for a great cause that no one should miss.

Photo courtesy of Hillary Romig

Students from Sierra Blanca Christian Academy sing gospel during the annual fundraiser which took place at the Flying J Ranch in Alto on Sunday night.

Oct. 2 through Oct. 8 Things to do every day Ruidoso River Museum - Open at 101 Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs.

- Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

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

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 2 Pre-school Story Time, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 a.m. 575-2583704. This week: dragon stories; craft: paper roll dragon.

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.

Gypsy Romance, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m. Direct from Budapest one of the greatest dance troupes in the world, The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, a company of 48 dancers and live orchestra, performs this joyful journey through time, past and present. Dressed in vibrant costumes, the artists perform a rich repertoire of international classics by composers: Liszt, Brahms, Kodaly and Bartok with traditional instruments. There will be a bratwurst and beer party at 6 p.m. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Tickets are $59 and $56.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 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.

Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center & Day Spa Open House, 2810 Sudderth Drive, Suite 211, 4 - 9 p.m. Information and demos will be provided

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Now open Saturdays only through Oct. 12; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $27 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

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. 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. 575-3784142; www.hubbardmuseum.org.

Cree Meadows is open to the public and crispness of the coming fall and the beauty that is Ruidoso. 575257-7395; www.ruidosonow. com/aspenfest/. Free.

Mercado Del Artisan Outdoor Fair, River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Dr., Oct. 5 and 6, 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy live music and fine art including gourd art, pottery, mosaics, jewelry, metal art, photography and much more. 575-258-3409.

Free.

NM State Open Chili CookOff (Sat.) and Chile Society Pod Chili Cook-Off (Sun.), Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, Oct. 5 & 6, held in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend. Judging and public tasting at noon both days. 575-390-6675; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest.

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.

Johnny & the Crashers, Classic 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.

invites all non-members to join the family and share the fun without membership. Cree offers golf with a view; Sierra Blanca view dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner; entertainment on Thursday nights: DJ Pete Karaoke and Friday nights: the Terry Bullard Band. The “19th Hole” bar and lounge offers libation at best prices in town and a dramatic Sierra Blanca view.

Schedule weddings or meetings in the “North 40” banquet facility. Call 575-257-5815 for information about participating in a classic hometown Country Club where everyone can enjoy the atmosphere and services without membership.

on their services: yoga classes, massage and esthetic services and natural body care products.

Enjoy snacks and drinks. Enter raffles for prizes and gift certificates. All proceeds benefit The Nest domestic violence shelter.

575-257-4325. 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.

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.

Johnny & the Crashers, Classic 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.

575-390-6675; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest.

RVCC Scholarship Golf Tournament, Cree Meadows Country Club, 301 Country Club Drive, 12:30 - 5 p.m. A benefit to provide scholarships for Ruidoso area youth. Green fee, lunch and cart are included in the entry fee. Enjoy some golf and support the Chamber’s scholarship efforts. 575-2577395; www.ruidosonow.com/ aspenfest. $80 per person.

Annual Empty Bowl Event for HEAL and the NEST, 2714 Sudderth Dr., 5 - 7 p.m. The annual event to benefit HEAL and the Nest domestic violence shelter. Only 300 bowls and tickets will be available.

Attendees will receive samples of various soups prepared by local chefs and restaurants, a ticket to vote for their favorite soup, a hand-crafted bowl filled with their favorite soup, breads, cookies for dessert, live entertainment and an opportunity to bid in a silent auction for some of the most coveted pottery in Lincoln County. 575-378-6378; www.helpendabuseforlife.org.

Tickets are $15; also a selection of professionally-made bowls by local potters such as Judy Pekelsma, Vicky Conley, Roy Brown and others will be available for $25.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 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

SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 Aspenfest Rod Run and Car Show, Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino, 8 - 4 p.m. Hot Rods and Classic Cars on display. This event is in conjunction with Aspenfest Weekend.

915-598-0621; www.ruidosonow.com/aspenfest/. Free.

Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair & Mountain Top Crafts & Collectibles Show, Oct 5 & 6, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; part of Aspenfest weekend. Unique, handmade items. The Mountain Top Crafts and Collectibles Show will be at the Grandstand between the Car Show and Chili Cook off at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.

The Aspenfest Arts and Crafts Fair will be at Schoolhouse Park on Sudderth Drive next to the tennis courts and swimming pool. 575-378-4661; www.ruiMONDAY dosonow.com/aspenfest/. $1 OCTOBER 7 admission.

Aspenfest Parade, Midtown, Live music at WPS in MidSUNDAY from the corner of Sudderth town Ruidoso, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 OCTOBER 6 & Mechem to the 700 block of a.m.

Sudderth, 10 - 11 a.m. Residents Chile Society Pod Chili TUESDAY and visitors alike are invited to Cook-Off, held in conjunction OCTOBER 8 participate in the celebration of with Aspenfest Weekend. JudgJesus, Mommy & Me. Shepthis caring community, the cool ing and public tasting at noon.

herd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1120 Hull Rd., Tuesday mornings, 9:30-11 a.m. for preschool-aged children. Bible story, songs, finger plays, craft/art/ learning activities and snack.

No fee. 575-258-4191.

Rainwater Harvesting Class, ENMU-Ruidoso, 701 Mechem Dr., 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

This class will cover state laws, harvesting systems, commercial building and residential applications designed to collect, store and divert rainwater for personal and business use.

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News from around the state SEPTEMBER 29 Mud run dubbed a success

ROSWELL — This city’s first mud run, dubbed “Roswell Mud, Sweat and Tears,” had a great Saturday morning turnout. An estimated 300-plus people showed up for the event, some from as far away as Arizona and Texas, as well as all over New Mexico.

Proceeds from the event went to Operation Wounded Warrior New Mexico, and the Wounded Warrior team started off the races. None of them had done a mud run before, but they didn’t seem the slightest bit worried. Mostly, they just emitted excitement.

A group of girls in matching Wonder Woman outfits, “The Dirty Girls” and “Women O Sweat,” were just a few of the groups to follow.

There also was a mother-daughter duo facing the extremes of the mud run. Heather Schmidt and daughter, Celina, dressed alike in curly white wigs streaked pink and purple and their faces peeked out behind masquerade masks.

A lot of camaraderie was seen along every point of the course. As runners crawled through and slipped over pits and hills of mud, fought through a bog, crawled through pipes and climbed tire walls, there was constant cheering and team support all around.

Although not everyone was running competitively, the elite teams did compete for best times, and coming out on top was New Mexico Youth Challenge, the group who also spent hours helping to set up the entire course.

— Roswell Daily Record

SEPTEMBER 27 PD launches two new websites

ROSWELL — The Roswell Police Department has launched two new websites.

The first is an upgraded version of the old RPD website, roswellpolice.com. The second is a link to a police-to-citizen website. The website is called RPD P2C. “P2C” stands for “Police 2 Citizen.”

The site will allow the public to access PDF versions of incident and accident reports. Some of the sections available on the site include mug shots, arrest reports and frequently asked questions.

A search of the P2C site for incidents or crimes revealed that the person must know the case number, names and address. Thus, if the individual does not already know about a crime and just wants to see, for example, what may be happening in their neighborhood on a given day, the website does not give this information.

Attempts to look up a neighborhood or a street failed and returned the user back to the original dialogue box requesting case number. The website does not give a list of crimes, such as on the police blotter.

According to the RPD release, P2C is a first in New Mexico. The website does provide a means to contact the police department. The tab of events lists arrests for that day. The arrest tab gives an expanded list of arrests, with more than 400 entries. It also provides pictures of most, if not all, of the people arrested.

— Roswell Daily Record

SEPTEMBER 26 Work in county moves forward

CARRIZOZO — Lincoln County Manager Nita Taylor recently reported that the construction of a new physicians’ office building at the site of the Lincoln County Medical Center is nearing completion.

Taylor said that the estimated comple-

tion and opening dates will be mid-October. Meanwhile, other planned construction projects are moving along, some on schedule.

Taylor said that the groundwork has been completed at the site of the new fire house at Fort Stanton, but work had been slowed by the need to have an archeologist on scene during the ground work. No artifacts or materials of an historic nature were uncovered in the process.

Additionally, the designs for the planned new Carrizozo Senior Center have also been completed. That project is briefly on hold pending the country’s receipt of the Community Development Block Grant funding awarded to the county by the state.

The expansion of the Lincoln County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office is also in the early stages of development.

— Lincoln County News

Vehicular homicide hearing set

LOVINGTON — Cody Ruiz, 24, of Lovington was arraigned in Lovington Magistrate Court on Sept. 24 on charges of vehicular homicide in relation to a fatal accident 10 days earlier that left a brother and sister dead at the scene.

Magistrate Judge David Finger set Ruiz’s preliminary hearing for Oct. 8 after accepting a plea of not guilty.

Ruiz is being held in the Lea County Detention Center on a $1 million bond.

He is charged with two counts of homicide by vehicle; accidents involving death or personal injuries; false report to law enforcement; and driving while license is suspended. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in jail.

Ruiz alleged fled the scene of a fatal accident Sept. 14 in downtown Lovington.

Manuel Garcia Favela, 19, and his sister, Karina Celene Favela, 21, of Odessa, Texas, were killed at the scene. Alfredo Omar Hisnojos-Montoya, 22, of Lovington was seriously injured and in stable condition at a Lubbock hospital.

The Crash Data Retrieval system obtained from Ruiz’s truck recorded speeds up to 80 mph on 1st street just before impact.

— Lovington Leader

Foundation announces Dixon awards

TAOS — Five recipients were selected

by New Mexico Foundation for Open Government board members to receive the organization’s top award for open government.

The award, which has been given since 2002, honors cofounder and longtime board member William S. Dixon. Dixon was an attorney and leading defender of the First Amendment and public rights under the New Mexico Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act. The winners: • Lifetime Achievement Award — Rob Dean, recently retired editor of the Santa Fe New Mexican.

• Journalism Award — Heath Haussamen, online investigative journalist; and the Santa Fe Reporter newspaper.

• Law Award — Patrick Griebel and Jeremy Theoret, attorneys who fought and won the rights of the public to know the truth about Billy the Kid’s death.

• Citizen Award — Dr. William Turner, citizen activist who fought for transparency.

An award ceremony and benefit luncheon will be held Oct. 2 in Albuquerque.

Individual tickets are $60, and sponsorship opportunities are available. For information

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets

Dezi is a Labrador retriever/Chow mix; she is 1 year old, and is a very sweet, playful girl. Dezi was brought to the Humane Society as a stray in May of this year. She is a beautiful solid black, and her fur is short. Dezi is very friendly with

people, and socializes well with other dogs, male and female.

Squeeky is a 1-year-old shorthaired tabby. She is current with all her vaccinations, and is already spayed.

Squeeky socializes very well with other cats, and is very friendly with people. She loves attention, and to be held.

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

Don’t forget to check out our website: adoptnmpet.com.

or to purchase tickets, visit nmfog.org or call 888-843-9121.

— The Taos News

County declares disaster for flood damage

FORT SUMNER — De Baca County Commissioner Adolfo Lucero said recently the county has applied for emergency funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help pay the cost of road repair and reconstruction due to damage from recent flooding.

The Commission met in emergency session Sept. 19 to issue the disaster declaration and make the county eligible for the federal funding.

Lucero said county crews are currently “spread thin” trying to make roads passable and evaluate damage to prioritize areas requiring more expensive repairs.

“We’ve had lots of calls and concerns and it may require us to work some overtime on weekends to catch up,” Lucero said of the Road Department crews.

— De Baca County News

SEPTEMBER 25 County approves Boy Scout Camp again

EDGEWOOD — Neighbors were shot down one more time by the Bernalillo County Commission, which again approved a Boy Scout Camp in Cedar Crest, adding conditions to the zoning permit.

Boy Scouts will be required to adhere to Forest Service county fire restrictions, post a contact phone number at the entrance to the camp, and not rent the camp to forprofit groups.

Opponents voiced concerns about fire, smoke, noise and traffic, which they described as adverse effects on the neighborhood.

— The Independent, Edgewood

Wind energy project moves forward

EDGEWOOD — Iberdrola Renewables won the commercial lease bid for a proposed wind energy project to be located on 33.600 acres of State Trust Land in Torrance County.

The proposed “El Cabo” project ultimately could generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity – enough electricity to supply up to 400,000 homes. If built out to its full capacity, the development would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 2.6 million tons and save more than 1.1 billion gallons of water annually compared to coal driven electricity, according to the State Land Office.

The project could be built in several phases over the next 10 years, creating 1,600 construction jobs and up to 50 permanent positions. Phase I is designed to be approximately 300 megawatts.

“A new and growing source of income for the State Land Office is renewable

energy leasing, which is expected to be the largest growth area for our Commercial Resources Division,” said State Land Commissioner Ray Powell.

— The Independent, Edgewood

School closure not imminent but ‘on the table’

EDGEWOOD — The Moriarty-Edgewood School District has continued to see a steady drop in enrollment for the past several years, from a peak of about 4,700 students in 2000 to 2,700 today, according to superintendent Tom Sullivan.

Sullivan said the school board is looking at how to adjust the budget for about a million-dollar shortfall without impacting student learning.

“At this point I would say it would be premature to talk about [a school] closure,” he said, adding that it “can’t be ignored indefinitely” and that closure “has to be on the table.”

“I’d be less than forthright if I didn’t say it’s something that at least needs to get another review,” he said.

Sullivan said 88 percent of the district’s budget is in personnel. “You can’t find 5 percent of your budget in 12 percent of your budget,” he said.

— The Independent, Edgewood

SEPTEMBER 24 NMMI, Alumni Association get court date

ROSWELL — The New Mexico Military Institute and its former Alumni Association are set to face off Oct. 15 in Eddy County District Court on the Institute’s request to immediately freeze more than $5.2 million in funds.

An Eddy County district court judge set the preliminary injunction hearing to address NMMI’s lawsuit against the Association filed June 10.

The lawsuit, in the hands of Eddy County Judge Jane Shuler-Gray in Carlsbad, asks the court to freeze all accounts held by the Alumni Association, including $5.2 million protected funds and additional operation accounts.

NMMI also wants the court to ban the Association from representing the Institute and order the transfer of the non-profit’s assets to an entity to manage and distribute the funds to another entity to benefit the Institute or its cadets.

Since the initial filing at the Chaves County Courthouse, five local judges asked to be removed from the case. The case was then reassigned to Eddy County on June 28.

The Institute ended its nearly 50-year relationship with the Association in April.

In its lawsuit, NMMI set out a series of financial and management concerns that started in 2009. The Institute “was compelled to take further and more far reaching steps to protect its interests and to ensure the protection of the assets maintained by the Association,” NMMI argues in its filing.

— Roswell Daily Record

Doughnuts Copyright © 2013 Jay McKittrick I know that doughnuts are unhealthy, but I don’t care!

I realize they are made with processed sugar, bleached flower, imitation vanilla, lard and a half dozen other ingredients that are bad for the body, but again, I don’t care.

I like the fact that I don’t need a prescription to buy a doughnut, that there isn’t a Surgeon General’s Warning, and that the ingredients aren’t listed. To be honest with you, death by doughnuts really doesn’t sound like a bad way to go.

I eat doughnuts because they taste good – because they’re fun – and because they make me

happy, and isn’t mental health important in life also? I don’t eat doughnuts every day, nor do I eat them in excess, but I do eat them whenever I please. Sometimes, I’ll even eat an apple fritter in my car when I’m driving.

Is that bad?

And like a good Christian, I love all doughnuts, (regardless of their filling or glaze). I don’t care if a doughnut is chocolate, raspberry, lemon or sprinkled. I think that all doughnuts are beautiful, but I respect the old fashioned kind the most.

I just love the fact that there are so many different kinds of doughnuts to choose from, and because doughnuts are the last unregulated vice

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in America, they are still relatively inexpensive.

Even a kid can afford to buy a doughnut, and it’s still legal for them to do so.

Yes, sir!

I think that doughnuts are sugar-coated icons of consumerism; they’re jelly filled symbols of want and freedom; they’re about having a choice in life and making a decision – and isn’t that what America is all about?

October 2, 2013

Cross-eyed

This week I faced a grave temptation. I was tempted to throw in the towel on hope. While on business travel to a large city I encountered some of the darkest, selfish, uncaring, unfeeling parts of our society. Over and over again I was assaulted with a world that seems completely devoid of the love of Jesus. From the bathrooms to the boardrooms Phil Appel I encountered adults and phillip.appel@thefootofthecross.org children alike using the foulest language imaginable as they bark out commands to one another with a cursed attitude and a snarl on their face that is frightening if you let it be. But most people don’t let it reach that point. We learn not to feel as a protection against depression. So we look down, acting like we don’t witness any of it. And after a while, we get so good at acting that we really don’t notice. We really don’t feel.

There was a very real man in the Bible who felt the same way. His name was Elijah. He lived during a very dark time.

He tried to stand for what was right, but one day it overtook him and he just wanted to exit the planet. On that day God told him something that we all need to hear. He told him that he wasn’t alone. He told him that there were thousands of others just like him in the same country. Folks, I want to assure you that there are many thousands of people who still seek to share the love of Christ with others. I hope you are one of them!

Many of you have heard a battle cry for Christians to “stand up and fight.” But I want to beg you today to consider a different approach. We are asked to be salt and light, not assault and fight! Our enemy is not flesh and blood and he cannot be defeated by our anger or our might. The most effective thing we can do is to fight our fleshly desire to become bitter and angry and selfish and instead do the exact opposite. When you are tempted to curse, do a 180 and pray that God would turn it to blessing and thanksgiving. When you are tempted to turn inward and serve your own desires, turn around and serve one another. Struggling with bills?

Give to the needy and see if God will meet you in that. Oh, I was tempted alright, but I stand today against that temptation and I say as long as God gives us breath, may we never give up on the hope of the love of Jesus to change the world!

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

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

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Episcopal Church hosts Bruce Nehring Consort El Paso’s professional singers and chamber players, the Bruce Nehring Consort, will be performing at the Church of the Holy Mount, 121 Mescalero Trail in Ruidoso on Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. The performance will include works from Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Felix Mendelssohn, George Frederick Handel and others. The organist will be Les Ackerman from North Carolina. Tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens (65 and over.) Tickets may be purchased at the door.

The Bruce Nehring Consort had its beginnings in 1967 when Nehring arrived in El Paso to join the staff

of the First Presbyterian Church as organist/director of music. In addition to the usual church music groups, Nehring soon developed a large program involving singers and instrumentalists from area high schools. The group of young singers became an adult ensemble of singers ready to perform a season of concerts year round. Charted as a not-for-profit organization, it became the Bruce Nehring Consort, El Paso’s Professional Singers and Chamber Players under the Bruce Nehring Foundation for the Performing Arts. For 22 seasons this group has continued in the traditions of performing the finest music in the manner that El Paso audiences have come to expect.

Thought for the week

Charles Clary

residents of the Mescalero Reservation from time to time The Cowboy Symposium is upon us and we have an in the year. So we celebrate both Cowboys and Indians in opportunity to go back to days of yesterday and look a respectful and wholesome way. They are all a part of our at the pages of the past. There is cowboy food from the history and tradition. chuck wagons and cowboy music, stories and poetry. Put Let us be faithful to keep and not forget the history on your cowboy duds, dude out and take a trip back into and traditions of our forefathers. They are treasures to be the history of the wild west in New Mexico. kept and honored. From the wisdom of the past, we get I am grateful and thankful for those who have gone help for today and hope for tomorrow. before and provide us with a rich heritage for our state.

And don’t forget that there treasures to be had and The pioneers come with an exploring heart. Some were remembrances to be brought to mind by the different traders. Some were miners. Some were ranchers. Some vendors of songs and stuff. And the Good News Band of were farmers. But all had the spirit of adventure. They the J Bar J Country Church will be leading the worship were all looking for adventures which had never before service at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. With Gospel been experienced. singers like Jack and Deb Stone and Justin Trevino and Some looked for riches. Some looked for new and others your Sunday and week will be ready with spiritual unique situations. Some just wanted to be the first to thoughts and songs. see and do. Some wanted fame. Most risked everything and lost. A few risked everything and won. To be in New Mexico in the early days was a gamble and the stakes were high.

Of course, the Native Americans were here first.

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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. 802-5242 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 ...

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

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

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End of an era:

Historic ice cream proprietor passes

By Erik LeDuc Reporter erik@ruidosofreepress.com You’ve got to give Roy Dow his due credit – his milkshakes brought not only all the boys, but also all the girls, grandparents, cousins twice-removed and folks from several states over to the yard, clamoring for one of his handcrafted frozen creations.

Yet that taste will inevitably fade into fond memory, as will the smiling face of Dow, who passed away over the weekend at the age of 81, the last of 11 siblings who passed before him.

Dow, born Jan. 3, 1932, was raised in Carrizozo, graduating from high school there in 1950, whereupon he enlisted in the Air Force and served in Newfoundland during the Korean War. After leaving the service, Dow attended Durham Business College in Lubbock, Texas, and later went to work for Western Union until retirement. His next career move, for which he was best known, came when he opened The Gift Gallery, affectionately and simply known as “Roy’s” for the years to come, around 1978, according to Dow’s obituary at LaGrone Funeral Chapel’s website, www.lagroneruidoso. com/services.asp?locid=17&page=odetail&id=30498.

“Uncle Roy was loved by many, he leaves behind many nieces and nephews, countless friends and many good memories. Although he is physically gone his presence left a big stamp on our hearts and will missed more than we can say.”

There is indeed so much more to a man than his careers.

Whether he was whipping up a regular’s favorite float, dispensing lottery tickets or simply sitting back and shooting the breeze with a cadre of regular counter-jockeys, Dow

Anseemed to have happiness figured out – evinced in the slow, other, from sunny smile that crept across the wrinkles of his face whenGrand ever a customer walked in and the laconic, harmless good Junction, humor he served up along with the frozen treats.

Colo., It wasn’t only to honor the business that the town counwrote of cil proclaimed Jan. 3, 2012, as “Roy Dow Day” – though 35 years behind the counter certainly beats out any of the town’s her annual visits to the other businesses. town in Autumn, looking forward to a chat with Dow over a You needed only to ask Dow his motivation and educacherry cola. tion in opening the shop to understand – the ice cream bug “He will always be a part of Carrizozo in my memories.” hit him in high school, he said in the first days of January, “Roy helped us form an opinion of how the people of 2012.

Carrizozo can be, which warmed our hearts. From the first He’d hang around the parlor until the owners would run him off, enjoying comics and a shake – something he offered time he met us, he always remembered our names. Our frequent stay overs always included a visit with him! We will to the next several generations, particularly around 1980, miss Roy, but never forget him. God blessed all who came in when he also had a fairly lucrative deli going. contact with him,” yet another wrote.

“I’ve made a lot of friends here. I’ve enjoyed it over the Funeral services for Dow will take place at 1 p.m. years, and I still do. This is my hobby. Actually, I guess it’s Wednesday at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1000 D my whole life.”

Looking at Facebook and other messaging boards, many Avenue. people – family, friends and sometimes strangers – have Michael D. Mohrhauser all left their small anecdotes, Mohrhauser of Ruidoso; three brothMichael D. Mohrhauser, 57, of Rumemories and regrets at ers, Mark Mohrhauser of Ruidoso, Scot idoso passed away Saturday, Sept. 28. He Dow’s passing. was born Dec. 13, in El Paso and moved to Mohrhauser of Las Cruces and Richard “The entire town is Ruidoso in October 1993 from Las Cruces. Mohrhauser of Riverside, Calif. saddened by the death of No services are planned at this time.

He is survived by his daughter, Christi Roy. Walked through town Condolences may be sent to the family Harker and three grandsons of Warner this afternoon and it is on at www.lagroneruidoso.com.

Robbins, Ga.; parents, Michael and Diana the minds of all I talked to,” wrote one local mourner.

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100 PUBLIC/SPECIAL NOTICES ENMURuidoso invites letters of interest for a vacancy on the Branch College Board. The term of service begins upon appointment by the Board and continues until the February 2015 election.

To serve, members must be twenty-one years of age, a qualified voter, and a resident of the college taxing district.

Interested parties should cite their qualifications for service on a policy-making board.

Letters should be addressed to the College Board and will be accepted in the President’s Office until November 1, 2013.

Inquiries: (575) 257-3006 AA/EOE 120 LEGAL NOTICES TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO EUNICE LANDRUM (ELIAS),

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

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Interest from September 16, 2013 to the date of sale:. . . . . $1.44 per diem

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Petitioner,

D-1226-DM-2013-00083 Division III NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT TO: Elias Isaac Elias GREETINGS: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there has been filed in the District Court of Lincoln County, State of New Mexico, a certain cause of action wherein Eunice Landrum is the Petitioner and you are the Respondent, the same being Cause No. D1226-DM-2013-00083, Division III. The object and purpose of the said suit is to dissolve your marriage as prayed for in the complaint.

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.

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The name of the Plaintiff ’s attorney is RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE, P.A., Richard A. Hawthorne, and whose address is 1221 Mechem, Suite 2, Ruidoso, New Mexico, 88345.

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No. PB 2013-00030 Karen L. Parsons, Presiding NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed joint personal representatives of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative, c/o Freda Howard McSwane, 1100 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 at the address listed below, or filed with the Probate Court.

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Employment experience in this field perferred. Must possess a valid NM Driver’s license. Closing date for applications 10/11/2013, 4:00pm.

For complete job descriprion and application visit City Hall at 123 Downs Drive, Ruidoso Downs, NM, call 575-378-8822, e-mail cvirden@ ruidosodowns.us, or visit our website at www.ruidosodowns.us. EEOE.

/s/Jennifer Miller Jennifer Miller, Special Master

YOU ARE NOTIFIED that unless you enter your appearance or file pleadings herein on or before October 15, 2013, the Petitioner will make application to the Court for a Decree by Default, and Decree by Default will be rendered against you as prayed for in the complaint.

WITNESS my hand and seal of the District court of Lincoln County, New Mexico this 27th day of August, 2013.

130 EMPLOYMENT

La Quinta is hiring for the following positions: Full time evening shift and a full time maintenance person.

Please apply in person, no phone calls.

Candidate must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.

26147 uS Highway 70 Ruidoso Downs

CAREGIVER POSITION (Training Available) Starting at $11.00/hour and up based on experience. An active but wheelchair bound Ruidoso businessman has an opening. This permanent part time, possibly fulltime, rewarding position is available for a caring and capable person of strong ethics. Position requires providing personal care and attention to detail. This not a babysitting type position so Caregivers must be physically capable but we have great equipment etc. Housing is even a possibility. Call afternoons only 575-336-7474 or email careers@pizzazzyfoods.com.

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for golf course maintenance help.

Apply in person, Cree Meadows Country Club 301 Country Club Dr. Ruidoso SALES REPRESENTATIVE The Las Vegas Optic is seeking applications for a full-time / part-time position in sales. Successful candidates must

have good people skills as well as the ability to sell advertising and help businesses grow. Experience isn’t a requirement. Resumes should be mailed to the attention of Vincent Chavez, Las Vegas Optic advertising manager, P.O. Box 2670, Las Vegas, NM 87701, or emailed to vchavez@ lasvegasoptic.com

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

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LAUGHING SHEEP FARM is now accepting applications for cook and grill chef. Positions start immediatly for the right person. Good pay, Friday and Saturday nights only. Call 575653-4041 MOUNTAIN AIR CABINS is looking for full/part-time housekeepers. Call 257-5600 or stop by 1129 Main Rd. ATTENTION DEDICATED & REGIONAL DRIVERS! Averitt offers Excellent Benefits and Hometime.

CDL-A req. 888-362-8608, Recent Grads w/a CDL-A 1-6 wks Paid Training. Apply online at AverittCareers. com Equal Opportunity Employer.

HIRING OTR CLASS A CDL SOLOS AND TEAMS. Late model equipment. Scheduled hometime. NO east coast. E-Logs. Excellent miles. Call Chuck 800-645-3748.

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150 HEALTHCARE CANADA DRUG CENTER is your choice for safe and affordable medications. Our licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy will provide you with savings of up to 90 percent on all your medication needs. Call today 1-800-661-3783, for $10.00 off your first prescription and free shipping.

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190 REAL ESTATE TWO NEIGHBORING 20 ACRE RANCHES each just $12,900 or together for $24,000. Lender repossession. 1 hour 45 minutes southwest of Albuquerque. These ranches previously sold for 3x the new asking price. Remote, high dessert setting with good access and electric. Financing available. Call NMRS 1-888676-6979 ADVERTISE your vacation property, to more than 284,000 New Mexico newspaper readers. Your 25-word classified ad will appear in 32 newspapers around the state for only

WELL MAINTAINED LARGE HOME CENTRALLY LOCATED BETWEEN “OLD RUIDOSO” CHARMING 2 Homes – Live in one and rent out the othON CUL-DE-SAC SKI AREA & RACE TRACK

Two master suites, den with wet bar. Lots of windows on the golf course, many trees and a lovely location. Lots of storage space, paved drive, easy access to club. Extra room in garage for golf cart. The covered decks are almost a second and third living room! Full golf membership. $384,500 MLS #112689

This 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo overlooks the Innsbrook lake/pond. Easy access, all one level. The property has been remodeled and would make a nice place to get away! $99,999 MLS #112678

er, or for larger families. This “old Ruidoso” charming home with guest house has the character and grace of what you expect from a home in Ruidoso. You can have a social membership lot to Alto Village and Cree Meadows stock for the asking price if you would like it. $229,500 MLS #113465

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All American Realty SALES & RENTALS Long & Short Term Rentals Nice Commercial $ 1200 Available Now (575) 257-8444 225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 OR 2 BEDROOM UNITS available. $480-$525 per month. References required. 575-257-0872

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED FOR SALE BY OWNER in Sun Valley Area. 2bd/2ba with bonus room.

1/2 acre lot with fenced back yard.

1093sf with 566sf back deck. Stove, fridge, swamp cooler, and washer/ dryer included. Relocating must sell well below market value. Asking 132k. Call 575-937-3369 HOUSE FOR SALE by owner 332 L.L. Davis Drive. 3bd/2.5ba shown by appointment only. Lane Bachman 575-258-5854

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED 3BD/2BA $975 plus utilities on south Cree. 575-430-7009 3BDRM/ 1BTH APARTMENT in Ruidoso Downs $550mo $300dep

lures and reels, cir. 1940. Top cash dollar paid. 575-354-0365

310 MISCELLANEOUS

RENTALS HOUSES

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

111 FIR – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx 1168 sq.ft. Pets ok with owner approval. $800/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) 135 N. CANDLEWOOD – UNF 1 BDR, 1 BA. Approx. 575 sq.ft. $750/Mo + utilities (water is included).

105 EVANS – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA. Approx.

1466 sq.ft. $1000/Mo + utilities. Owner/Agent 962 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1070 sq.ft. $1100/Mo + utilities (water is included).

964 GAVILAN CANYON – UNF 2 BDR, 2 BA. Approx. 1011 sq.ft. $1100/Mo + utilities (water is included).

114 LARCH – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA. Approx.

1326 sq.ft. $1050/Mo + utilities. (Available 11-7) 176 JUNIPER – UNF 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. Approx. 1200 sq.ft. $675/Mo + utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES:

481 PARADISE CANYON – FURN 3 BDR, 2 BA with log siding & a great deck. Approx.

1760 sq.ft. $1600/Mo includes utilities.

561 ENCHANTED FOREST LOOP – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA on large flat lot. Approx. 1510 sq.ft. $875/Mo + utilities. (On the Market – Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) Available Oct. 5.

CONDOS

406 SUNNY SLOPE #3 – FURN 2 BDR, 1 1/2 BA. $1100/Mo incl. utilities. #416 CHAMPION’S RUN – FURN 2 BDR, 2 BA w/carport. Approx. 1320 sq.ft. $900/ Mo + utilities.

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

COMMERCIAL

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

419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft.

Come take a look. $500/Mo + utilities.

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must pay gas and electric. Call 9371081 or 808-2182

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

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275 RETAIL SPACE SALE/ LEASE COMMERCIAL/STORE-FRONT RETAIL. Approx 1800 square feet great location best price in town $1500.

575-354-0365

300 WANT TO BUY WANTING ANTIQUE fishing tackle

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385 GUNS/RIFLES RELOADING EQUIPMENT and supplies for sale as one big lot. Call Randall 575-973-1841

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