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happening September 11

In remembrance of 9/11

Thank you to all of the rescue personnel, troops and civilians who serve beyond expectations in extraordinary times to make our communities safe and our country free.

September 12-16 Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally

Voted as one of the Top 10 Rides in Ride Texas Magazine and rightly so with more than 40 years of friendship, fun and vrooming. For the bikers: poker runs, tours, judging and giveaways. For the public: convention hall of vendors and bike parade.

Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero. 575-973-4977, www.motorcyclerally.com.

September 14-15

Golden Aspen Hog Battle BBQ Rally

A “BBQ with Attitude” – with unique art and creations by local artists providing the opportunity to find the perfect thing for all the friends and family that will be “red hot” with envy for missing out. The PHUZZ, Blaze the Nation, Crooked Beaver Creek, and others will keep the whole crowd having a smokin’ good time all day. Topping Friday evening off with a literal “music feast.” Ruidoso Convention Center www.hogbattlebbq.com, 575-538-8370.

September 16

Sunday Percolations, Movies with Message: ‘Avatar’

Each month, this program will launch with a segment from the Joseph Campbell series, “The Power of Myth.” Discussions will include political, literary, artistic, religious and other associations found in contemporary living. This week’s movie is “Avatar” about a disabled Marine who travels to a planet to ingratiate himself with the natives and help Americans mine a lucrative substance from the planet.

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Ski Apache get new gondola, lifts for 2012-13 ski season Ski Apache press reports

Ski Apache will return for its 51st year on Sierra Blanca with three new chair lifts for the 2012 season. The new season boasts a brand new Doppelmayr Gondola. Home to the first and only passenger gondola in the state of New Mexico, the new eightpassenger gondola climbs 1,646 feet to the mountain’s peak in just eight minutes, almost twice as fast as its predecessor.

The 2012-13 ski season is anticipated to open Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and season passes are on sale now at SkiApache.com.

As the new gondola carries nearly Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press 2,000 skiers and snowboarders up the ski Skiers will enjoy a better mountain experience with a new gondola and chairlifts as resort per hour, two new Doppelmayr chair part of $14 million in improvements to Ski Apache. lifts, one triple and one quad, help Ski 2011-12 season, more than 130,000 people to the tribe but to the surrounding commuApache achieve the highest lift capacity in visited Ski Apache, and we look forward to the state with another 3,600 guests ascending nities as well, particularly considering the seeing that number continue to climb with effects on the region from the Little Bear the mountain per hour. the addition of these new lifts. Not only do Fire,” said Frederick Chino, Sr., president “We are happy to invest in something that has proven such a valuable asset not just of the Mescalero Apache Tribe. “During the see sKi ApAcHe, pg 3

Ruidoso earns Certified Community distinction

By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The New Mexico Economic Development Department approved Ruidoso’s Certified Communities Initiative applications for economic development efforts.

This is the first time ever that Ruidoso has been awarded the certified community distinction.

In 2010 the village tasked the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation to prepare the application for the current application cycle. Applications are submitted every three years.

Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela and the Community, Business, and Rural Development Team have approved the application prepared and submitted by the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation on behalf of the Village of Ruidoso for the current three-year program cycle of the Certified Community Initia-

tive program (CCI). In total the department awarded 23 communities $179,000 in CCI funding. Ruidoso received $2,500.

Village Manager Debi Lee said, “This is a great step forward for local economic development. I really enjoyed the benefits of economic development programs benefitting from the Certified Communities Initiative while in Hobbs and Portales and am very motivated to bring Ruidoso into the mix.” Debbie Jo Almager also assists with economic activities in addition to her responsibilities as the director for the Parks and Recreation Department.

The assistance provided by CCI is intended to create new jobs as well as increase community pride, help improve communities and the overall state of New Mexico’s economic condition. New standards for receiving funding were also incorporated into the CCI program by the New Mexico Economic Development Department (NMEDD).

The village has been developing ways to attract business to the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, improve the recreation areas around Grindstone Reservoir, assist with constructing the multi-use trail system in the Grindstone Mesa and Cedar Creek areas in addition to supporting the trailhead and construction efforts for the now funded Riverwalk. Lifestyle and character districts are planned for Midtown and areas on Mechem drive as sidewalk improvement projects are underway.

“The CCI program has been strengthened and improved by the implementation of new standards,” Secretary Barela said.

“Requirements such as having a full-time paid economic developer on staff, or for smaller communities banding together to apply as a region, builds economic development capacity at the local level. The communities that received CCI designation have earned this distinction.”

CCI communities can be counties, federally recognized Indian Tribes or incorporated municipalities. Each community see cci, pg 3

More signage proposed for hungry deer in LC

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com After months of preparation and public hearings, a new ordinance was presented to the Ruidoso Village Council for consideration which would make feeding wildlife prohibited by law in the village.

Although the public was welcome, comment was not permitted at the workshop.

Councilors asked questions of presenters to clarify information.

The proposed ordinance would prohibit feeding deer, elk, raccoons, squirrels and bear within village limits. According to the proposed ordinance, wildlife is specifically defined with more than 40 listed animals.

The first offense would warrant a warning with educational materials presented and the second would earn a court appearance with a minimum fine of $50 for each offense with court costs on top of the fine, according to the document.

Animals which warranted exception included blue jays, and resident and migrant bird species as long as they were fed outdoors and property owners “made every effort to keep seed-based and liquid birdfeeders away from non-target species so as not to unduly influence or attract wildlife.”

Each day the cited resident or property owner failed to remedy the situation would warrant a separate accrued fine. Those who supported the ordinance voiced the thought that more wildlife in the village attracted predators of animals who would come into the village to feed on wildlife which depended on humans.

Debbie Jo Almager, Parks and Recreation director brought the new ordinance draft to councilors, crediting Quintin Hays, ENMU-R instructor with assisting in the text of the draft. Chris Eisenberg, with Ruidoso police code enforcement and animal control added comment.

“My first concern is enforcement. We have so many laws on the books as it is,” said Denise Dean, village councilor who remarked that it was next to impossible to enforce a current law requiring dogs to be restrained in pick-up truck beds. “We need to bump up education.”

Vehicular speed presents safety issues as wildlife proliferates throughout the village. Eisenberg stated there are days when they are called to collect hit wildlife “up to five a day.”

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that area during certain times,” said Ray Alborn, mayor, who agreed that vehicular speed is an issue which contributes to deer and wildlife death.

“The design is an educational ordinance, not punitive, but the ordinance needs some teeth. There are those who say, ‘I’m going to feed the deer because I want see wiLdLife feediNG, pg 3

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Community Calendar Movie night King Solomon’s Mines, partially filmed in Carlsbad Caverns, will be shown on the ENMU-Ruidoso campus this Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is no charge and free popcorn and drinks will be available.

For more information, call ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

Holloman flights Sonic booms could occur in the area each day through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Additionally, the German Air Force will be conducting night flying through Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

At this time no F-22 flights or GAF night flights are scheduled for Friday, Saturday or Sunday Schedules can change based on a variety of reasons, and scheduled times do not always mean sonic booms will occur.

Cancer benefit Come to Alto Café this Thursday from 4-8 p.m. to support long-time resident Jan Cox, a cancer survivor who has been diagnosed with further tumors.

Donations are to benefit her treatment and fight against cancer. Call 937-2853 or 3784948 for more information.

Garage sale The Benevolent and Patriotic Order of Does will hold a garage sale, Sept. 15-16, at the Ruidoso Elks Lodge, 1.2 miles west of the Y on Highway 70.

The sale will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. All proceeds will benefit local charities.

Field trip Lincoln County Bird Club hosts a field trip to Nogal Canyon this Saturday. The group will meet at the parking area behind the Shell service station at the corner of Highway 48 and Ski Run Road at 8 a.m. to car pool for the trip. Bring snacks and drinks.

For more information, call 2575352 or 258-3862.

Search and rescue White Mountain Search and Rescue will hold its regular monthly meeting on Sept. 17 at 7 p.m., with a board meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. The meeting will be at the First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road in Ruidoso. All interested outdoor enthusiasts are welcome to attend. This month’s topics include hasty team, forest openings, new radios and training.

For details or more information, contact Tony Davis at 3364501 or Carolyn Scarborough at 937-3454.

nial of Social Security disability benefits, overpayment of Social Security benefits, landlord or tenant issues and denial of unemployment benefits.

No appointment is necessary, and clients will be seen on a first come, first serve basis from 10-11:45 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. There is no guarantee of representation.

For more information, call 1-866-416-1920.

Low-cost yoga A low-cost community yoga class for beginners and intermediate students is held every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Lotus Healing Arts Center, 2810 Sudderth in room 207 above Schlotzsky’s. Room temperature is warm, so wear layered clothing and bring water. Mats and props are provided. Call Marianne Mohr at 575-802-3013 for more information.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the southeast corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 9 a.m. For more information, or to join, call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 8025293.

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

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous of Capitan meets every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 115 Tiger Dr., just one block off of Highway 48.

For more information, call Ted at 354-9031.

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 Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m.

For more information, visit www.dwsma.org.

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

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

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

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River is held every week from Tuesday through Thursday with various disciplines offered.

Tuesday – Iyengar Yoga in the conservatory, intermediate 10 a.m.-noon, gentle 4-5 p.m., beginner/mixed 5:30-7 p.m.

Wednesday – Tai Chi. Develop balance, flexibility and movement, 11 a.m.-noon The Wish energy transformation, 5:30-7:30 p.m. $20 per person and space is limited.

Thursday – Qi Gong. Cultivate energy, strength and health, 11 a.m.-noon.

Available daily by appointment: Licensed massage therapy with Sandra Gussett. For more information, call 630-1111.

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

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

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.

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

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.

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Region IX offices at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003.

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

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

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

For more information, call 575464-7106.

Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives. Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Friday from noon to 1 p.m.

The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For questions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 258-0028.

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

Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m. If the first Monday is a national holiday, the meeting will be held on the second Monday. Dinner is

at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 575-442-2026.

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more information, call 575-956-3101 or 575336-4187.

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

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

Vietnam Veterans of America, Lincoln-Otero Chapter 1062, meets every fourth Wednesday at the American Legion Building, located at the corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 East in Ruidoso Downs. For more information, call President Jerry Ligon at 808-1114 or Vice President Vic Currier at 802-5293.

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

BIKE RALLY • SEPT 12-16 Live Music All Week; Food by Kelly’s Mexican Restaurant, Noon - Close SEPT 15 • Cowboy Mafia will play SEPT 15 • Wet T-Shirt Contest, 4 p.m.

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575-648-5583.

Safari Club Safari Club International, Southern New Mexico chapter, will have a meeting at the Cattle Baron Restaurant in Ruidoso, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.

Anyone interested in hunting is welcome. For more information, contact Richard Wacker at 575-653-4315.

TeamBuilders tourney Register now for the Oct. 12 TeamBuilders charity golf tournament at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. All proceeds raised are for counseling and care for children and families of Lincoln County. Putt for $5,000 and have a chance at a $1 million shot. Register by Oct. 5 by calling 802-3268, visit www.teambuilders-counseling.org, or go by the pro shop at the Inn of the Mountain Gods course.

Legal aid New Mexico Legal Aid will meet with individuals at the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., on Oct. 3.

Residents can receive free legal assistance regarding denial of state-funded financial aid, de-

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SKI APACHE from pg. 1 they expand our capacity for winter visitors but the new gondola also enhances our summer recreation offerings with mountain biking and hiking.

“This considerable enhancement allows us to attract visitors to the area throughout the year,” he added. “The tribe recognizes the economic impact Ski Apache has on our neighbors and we are happy to make the investment to continue to grow our local economy.”

The Mescalero Apache Tribe has dedicated $15 million to the new chair lifts, and continues its ongoing commitment to such popular events as the Dummy Gelunde, Warren Miller movie premiere, Sisters on Snow, and terrain park competitions.

“We are proud of the investment our tribe has made in Ski Apache for the upcoming season,” said Frizzell Frizzell Jr., chief operating officer for Ski Apache, Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino and Casino Apache Travel Center. “Last year was a record-breaking year on the mountain and the effects of the Little Bear Fire will not stop us from hav-

ing another strong season.

The new chair lifts and gondola will reduce lines and will give our guests the ability to spend more time skiing and snowboarding and less time waiting for a chair lift.”

Adding to the new amenities at Ski Apache, favorite events including the Torchlight Parade, Music on the Mountain, terrain park competitions, and the Dummy Gelunde Downhill Race return to the mountain, creating a winter wonderland full of fun and entertainment.

New events for the 2013 season include Sisters on Snow, which appeals to women looking to improve slope-side skills from intensive instruction, and the Big Mountain Challenge for two-person teams of intermediate skiers and boarders, with prizes to the top six finishers.

Starting Thanksgiving Day, the mountain is open seven days per week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All lifts and the gondola will be open by Christmas 2012 along with Ski Apache’s two terrain parks featuring five standard and one rainbow box, three flat

rails, one battleship rail, one flat-down-flat rail and one A-frame rail.

Lift tickets are $54 for adults, $47 for seniors (60 years and older), $43 for military personnel, $45 for teens (13-17 years) and $34 for children under 13.

Group ticket discounts are also available in addition to individual ski and snowboard equipment rentals, $20 for adults and $12 for children.

Lifts run daily including holidays and more than 100 instructors are available for lessons, along with Flaik GPS systems making it possible to locate children and guests on the mountain in real time, while also providing a chance to track the day on the mountain, recording information such as lifts used and runs explored.

For more details on Ski Apache, visit www.

SkiApache.com or call 575-464-3600. For more information on Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino or its associated enterprises, visit www.

InnOfTheMountainGods. com or call 888-262-0478.

For daily snow reports, call the 24-hour report line at 575-464-1234.

WILDLIFE FEEDING from pg. 1 harms them, in an effort to educate the to,’” Hays said as he mentioned those public and village guests. who visit the village on weekends and When asked if there was already are unaware of village ordinances. a law in place, Dan Bryant, village at“The deer were here before the torney referred to New Mexico Game people and will be here long after we and Fish policies which currently state, are gone. Feeding or non-feeding will not keep them off the roadways. As long “It shall be unlawful for any person, by their action or lack of action, whether as there are flowers, grass, golf courses, ponds and streams, the deer will be here. intentionally or through negligence, If such a proposal does come before city to cause a nuisance game animal or depredation problem by baiting, feedcouncil, it does not deserve passage,” ing, or otherwise enticing game animals says Sue Speck Barse who wrote to to an area, and such persons, if convoice her concerns at an earlier public victed, may be punished under 17-2-10 hearing and attended last Tuesday’s NMSA 1978. The department shall not meeting. be required to offer or provide interven“The biggest thing is code enforcetions to depredation complaints caused ment. I know there are some who think by landowner, lessee, or employee of of the deer as their pets,” said Gloria either violating this prohibition.” Bryant Sayers, village councilor. “We need to further indicated NM Game and Fish focus on predator prevention and the doesn’t have sufficient manpower to problem of traffic accidents (due to enforce the policy. wildlife in the roads). We need to cut “It’s still about education. Let’s the speed limit down for deer; we don’t travel that path first.” Dean suggested want to hurt them.”

“I have neighbors on both sides who focusing on road and traffic safety, and feed deer. I don’t think Alto and Ruidoso requested a meeting with NM Game and Downs will do this. I had a real problem Fish officials in the near future.

Thanks to Parks and Recreation for voting for the dog restraining ordinance bringing the issue forward and for their in 2006. I can’t support what we can’t work on the proposal, the council agreed enforce,” said Jim Stoddard, village to not proceed with a public hearing or a councilor. Alborn agreed that the pronew ordinance. posed ordinance could present a bigger burden to the police force and animal control.

Several councilors Summit Dental agreed more signage was and required indicating deer crossing, lower speeds Dr. John T. Bennett, DDS for common deer areas and signs which indicated Welcome to the practice areas which typically showed several herds of deer. Signs were also sug200 Sudderth, Suite C • Ruidoso • 575-257-5179 gested which would indicate that feeding wildlife

Dr. Vince Straley, DDS

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Work is progressing on the Ruidoso River Trail which will begin at Two Rivers Park and extend to Eagle Drive. Ground breaking for the new trail occurred Aug. 27 with work beginning the next day. The trail is anticipated to be completed mid-fall.

CCI from pg. 1 must meet 13 mandatory requirements for certification, all focused on job creation and economic development.

Once implemented, communities are required to recertify every three years.

A statement released from the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation states, “This has never been accomplished for the Village of Ruidoso or by any previous economic development board efforts in Ruidoso.

The CCI opens many doors of opportunity for the RVEDC and Village of Ruidoso and it’s time to overcome the challenges we have endured, embrace prosperity and actively pursue the economic development opportunities now available.”

The neighboring communities of Carrizozo and Ruidoso Downs are also part of the CCI program.

Communities certified under the Certified Communities Initiative will

receive the following benefits: A community applicant will receive contractual funding of up to $5,000, per year for three years. A regional applicant will receive funding of up to $10,000 plus $1,000 per additional community, per year for three years and the CCI Capacity Assistance Phase applicants receive $2,500 per year for eligible projects to reach CCI application status. The funding is to be used towards special projects such as; workforce studies, grant writers, training expenses and economic development impact studies.

Additional benefits of becoming a Certified Community include; increased marketing exposure through website link to NMEDD website and recognition via certificate, plaque presentation, NMEDD press release and recognition in NMEDD marketing materials.

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Opinion

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Letters to the Editor Wildlife feeding ordinances

To the Editor: The mayor and city councilors of Ruidoso showed an understanding of the burden placed on the already overstretched infrastucture by multiple ordinances that are realistically unenforceable. There was general agreement on the need for education relating to wildlife issues.

Data offered in response to a question by Councilor Eby indicated approximately 500 dead deer have been picked up between Jan. 1, 2009, and July 1, 2012 (this number is considerably lower than the previously reported average of five per day in the spring and summer months). Of these, 95 percent were hit by cars. This would indicate the main problem is speeding and inattentive driving on village streets – not feeding the wildlife. More signage reminding drivers of wildlife zones would be beneficial.

Information regarding trash disposal and area wildlife would be helpful if posted in rentals, hotels, and other public tourist sites. Having just spent five days in a Colorado hotel, we were reminded there was a bulletin on the front doors asking guests to remove all food from their vehicles because bears had been sighted in the area. This is an approach which most people would find helpful and friendly and Ruidoso is better served if we take an upbeat, positive approach regarding wildlife rather than passage of a punitive, unenforceable ordinance.

Sue Barse and Stan Downing Ruidoso

State of the art healthcare

To the Editor: On Friday Aug. 31, I called an ambulance for my 86-year-old father who became ill while visiting our home in Ruidoso. He was transported to Lincoln County Medical Center for Emergency Care. My father was treated under the care of Dr. Rene Madera-Font and his team. From the time the ambulance arrived until we were discharged early Saturday morning, we received care that was above and beyond what was expected. The staff at the hospital treated us with such respect and provided prompt state of the art healthcare rarely seen in today’s healthcare environment.

Often times people assume that state of the art healthcare is only available in large metropolitan areas in large hospitals. Well last Friday night the staff at Lincoln County Medical Center proved that theory incorrect. My family and I are truly grateful and blessed to have such a wonderful hospital in Ruidoso.

As we see the changes coming our way with our nation’s healthcare reform I

know that this hospital will hold on to its values and mission of providing quality care to the citizens of Lincoln County.

Shelley Smith, LMSW Chief Executive Officer West Texas Centers

From HEAL’s board president

To the Editor: Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) is so proud and humbled by the amazing generosity of Lincoln County citizens and businesses.

First we saw the outpouring of donations following the Little Bear Fire which allowed Sweet Charity to provide free clothing, bedding, shoes and other essentials to those who were displaced or whose homes were destroyed.

Individuals and businesses alike provided such a volume of donations that Sweet Charity was able to send eight truck loads of clothing and six beds to the Recovery Center once it was opened.

One would think that after such generosity people and businesses would be tapped out. But only two short months later, HEAL was once again blessed by the spirit of giving and support which characterizes the businesses and people of Lincoln County.

The Deacon Bob Racicot Open in August provided an opportunity for local businesses to sponsor a hole at HEAL’s annual charity golf tournament. The event is one of HEAL’s three signature events each year. The funds raised go to support the Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in Ruidoso Downs.

The golf committee knew the timing was “off” but the following organizations and businesses stepped up to the plate to sponsor a banner on each tee box: ACE Village Hardware; Brunell’s; Coyote Howling; Dan Austin, CPA; First Alarm & Security; Fusion Medical Spa; Golden Yarn; Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub; Grill Caliente; Josie’s Framery; LaGrone Funeral Chapel; Miss New Mexico; Mountain Annie’s; Ronnie Hemphill, CPA; Ruidoso Ford-Lincoln-Mercury; Sierra Blanca Collision Center; Sierra Blanca Motors; Windstream Communications and Zia Natural Gas Company.

More than 40 wonderful, silent auction items were also donated by many other businesses, local golf courses including the Links at Sierra Blanca; Cree Meadows; Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club; Rainmakers Golf Club and several artists.

On behalf of HEAL and the women and children we serve, thank you!

Danny Sisson HEAL board president

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September 11, 2012

Op/ed guest column

Congress should extend deposit insurance safeguard While the banking system and the economic rebound remain fragile in New Mexico and across the nation, policymakers do have a tool they can use to further the progress we’ve made so far. Continuing to provide full deposit-insurance coverage for transaction accounts held by small businesses and local governments will go a long way toward shoring up the recovery at this critical time.

Shortly after the economic collapse, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) implemented complete coverage for noninterestbearing transaction accounts. Basically, this means that bank deposits held by small businesses and local governments are insured beyond the $250,000 limit required by law. The bad news is this plan, which was put in place to stabilize the banking system and reassure depositors, is scheduled to expire at the end of the year. Congress must act now to ensure the program is extended for another five years.

Full deposit insurance had its place during the financial crisis, and that place hasn’t changed. The program was implemented to prevent the sudden withdrawal of deposits, and it has been extremely successful in minimizing disruption in the banking system. If it is allowed to expire on Dec. 31, coverage for transaction accounts will revert to the $250,000 limit. More than $1.4 trillion in transaction-account deposits will become uninsured overnight. Because the financial system remains fragile, community bankers are concerned that allowing the deposit-insurance program to expire will have negative consequences on Main Street small businesses and our nation’s economic

recovery.

The good news is that Congress has the power to extend this FDIC insurance program and promote further economic recovery. By doing so, it would keep small-business and local government deposits secure and in local communities like ours-supporting local growth. Small businesses use transaction accounts to meet payroll expenses, and local governments use them to deposit local tax revenues and to pay operating expenses. These entities depend on full insurance coverage to keep their deposits safe and secure.

Finally, this insurance program is fully paid for by the banking industry and even supports government revenues. Deposit insurance is funded by banks-not taxpayers. Any cost of this additional coverage is reflected in the fees banks pay the FDIC to maintain its Deposit Insurance Fund.

If full FDIC coverage ends abruptly, transaction account funds could flee financial institutions at the click of a mouse, with damaging economic consequences. That’s why community bankers are working to get Congress’ attention that this program should be extended. We might not be in a complete economic recovery, but extending this important depositinsurance program will help get us there - at no cost to taxpayers.

The Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico encourages our Congressional Delegation to place this issue near the top of their agenda as they return to Washington, D.C. next week.

Jerry C. Walker President/CEO, Independent Community Bankers Association of New Mexico

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Mr. Potato Head for president We’ve just barely surLet your imagination vived the national convenrun wild. What would your tions of both major sides perfect president look like? of the aisle. I have friends What parts would you who are absolutely sold include? Would you attach and believe their political a heart for homelessness, a party’s planks and platmind to stabilize spending, forms are perfect. I have a set of eyes which see past others who are uncertain posturing to find real soluwe’ll even have an options? How about a set of portunity to participate in hands to assist those who a presidential election in need a temporary boost November. in these uncertain times?

Sue Hutchison Big hands to help lots of With various factions suehutch@valornet.com people, or small hands to and traumas currently in help just a few who follow strict guidemy nation, I wonder what November lines? How about a very small campaign will look like. Hurricane Issac’s surwallet which could only hold a couple vivors in Louisiana are pretty watermil? Perhaps a mouth with the opportulogged and hot. Auto workers in Ohio, after being told by President Obama that nity to speak out of only one side.

Of course you see where I’m going he saved the lives of GM and Chrysler in with this. Americans would come up 2009, wonder if their jobs are secure or with more than ten million versions of what their futures hold. There are those a perfect president. Chances are mine who think if too much unrest occurs, would not look like yours at all. there may be a point where martial law Absentee voting begins Oct. 9. In is enforced, putting any election on hold person voting begins Oct. 20 at the for an undetermined amount of time.

If I’m invited to cast my vote in No- Ruidoso Senior Center and Oct. 22 at vember, I’d love to vote for one person the Lincoln County Courthouse in Carwho represents my thoughts and wishes. rizozo. If you’re like me, Nov. 6 will be There are positive and not so positive the day to vote. I like the drama of last points with each major candidate. Not minute decisions. I’ll be at the conventoo fond of merely voting for the lesser tion center asking your opinions after of unappealing choices, I’m tempted to you cast your ballot. write in Mr. Potato Head on the presiPerhaps Mr. Potato Head will show dential line. up on Lincoln County ballots just like A toy first invented in 1949 by Boise.

George Lerner, Mr. Potato Head is I wonder if he needs a campaign a plastic potato with a variety of acmanager? companying parts that can attach to the potato shape to create a personalized Thinking Mr. Potato Head is next on the potato. Eyes, ears, nose, shoes, hats, list to buy for the new grandson, Sue mouths, and more, your personal potato Hutchison can be reached at suehutch@ can appear any way you choose. The valornet.com. toy was publically introduced in 1952 and originally produced as a collection of separate parts which could be pushed into a real potato, squash or any other veggie of choice. With complaints delivered to Hasbro Toy Company from parents who couldn’t get their kids to part with their rotting personalized vegetables, Hasbro created the plastic potato.

Moms and dads and health departments everywhere rejoiced.

In 1985, Mr. Potato Head received four postal votes for mayor in Boise, Idaho. I’m not alone in thinking this toy might be just the ticket for America.

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Lincoln County Historical Society historic field trip: Stone Ranch Tour

The Lincoln County Historical Society will hold a historic field trip to Stone Ranch on Saturday.

One of the first known ranches established on the prime ranch land north of the Capitan Gap was by George Hunt around 1900, who then sold it to Charles Spence.

The ranch was later bought and expanded by John and Jim Mocho and later bought

by Pete Etchverry and George Walker. After that, the ranch was bought by Lon Merchant and was kept in the family and operated by Grady Eldridge and Bill Edgar.

Today the ranch is owned and operated by Merchant’s granddaughter, Willa Stone and her husband Preston Stone. The tour will visit old buildings and cemeteries on the ranch and local residents from the area will talk about the ranch and the nearby settlement of Encinoso.

1. We will depart from the Capitan School’s parking lot at 9 a.m. and leave some cars there. There is limited parking near the ranch house.

2. We need to consolidate people into four-wheel drive vehicles. The vehicles may get scratched, so bring scratchable vehicles. They also need to be high clearance.

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5. Bring plenty to drink, water, cokes, etc. Pack a lunch.

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New Mexico named leading state for export growth New Mexico’s exports have doubled since 2010 Staff reports

Six month 2012 New Mexico merchandise exports are up 63 percent over same period last year, total exports increased from $774 million to $1.5 billion in two years. The International Trade Administration (ITA) recently announced new export data that shows New Mexico merchandise exports increased 63 percent in the first half of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011, growing from $944 million to $1.5 billion. This percentage growth topped the 7 percent national average for merchandise export growth for the same period. According to official U.S. Department of Commerce estimates, it is calculated that for every $1 billion in exports up to 6,250 jobs are created or supported.

“Though roughly one-seventh of New Mexico manufactures export and a total of 921 companies export from a New Mexico location, we are working hard to increase both numbers,” said Governor Susana Martinez. “Not only through our international trade efforts but through improving the tax and regulatory environment and offering a steady stream of job training funds, we are making the state an excellent place for businesses to produce the goods and services that can be exported around the world.”

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“This administration is focused on getting New Mexico companies to realize the potential of expanding their markets to other countries,” said Economic Development Secretary Jon Barela. “As the national economy remains sluggish there are great opportunities for New Mexico companies worldwide, that is why the Economic Development Department’s Office of International Trade has organized international trade missions, export workshops and established export offices in key markets.”

New Mexico’s first half 2012 merchandise export sales outpaced the 2011 figures for the same period in many top destinations, including Israel (up 606 percent), Saudi Arabia (224 percent), Chile (126 percent), Brazil (125 percent) and France (72 percent). Key merchandise export categories include computer and electronic products, fabricated metal

products, machinery manufactures, food and kindred products, and transportation equipment.

Trade to Mexico increased 68 percent, going from $216 million to $317 million in two years. Mexico is a target trade country for the Martinez Administration. “Through the expanded ports of entry at the border and a focus on making the border area more friendly, transportation, manufacturing and logistics companies have experienced strong growth in the region,” Secretary Barela added.

For the six month period that just ended, the top five in export growth were D.C. with 162 percent; New Mexico 63 percent, Nevada 39 percent; Arkansas 36 percent and West Virginia 31 percent.

In the U.S., less than 1 percent of America’s 30 million companies export, a figure that is substantially lower than all the other developed economies.

Of the U.S companies that do export, close to 58 percent export to only one country and have not diversified to other export markets; this in spite of the fact that 95 percent of consumers reside

outside the U.S. The Office of International Trade (OIT) at the New Mexico Economic Development Department was created to promote New Mexico exports around the globe by helping companies identify new markets and locate distribution partners in promising markets. OIT maintains a network of international trade offices serving the Greater China, Middle East and Brazil to support New Mexico businesses and facilitate trade opportunities.

OIT has been awarded an SBA STEP Grant which is being utilized by the department to pay for company participation in foreign trade shows and in matchmaking services like the U.S. Department of Commerce Gold Key Service. OIT conducts frequent seminars and workshops spotlighting on doing business in specific markets or regions, also on the fundamentals of exporting such as export marketing, establishing and managing foreign distribution networks, export financing and letters-ofcredit; shipping and logistics and cross cultural communications.

Summer may be over...

Sure the mornings are cooler now, the Too, as many of Ruidoso area buyers calendar is solidly September and Labor are empty nesters, the travel shackles, imDay weekend’s roaring crowds are becomposed by the school calendar, which once ing a fading memory, but I can reassure restrained these couples, have been at last you we’re not quite through with real broken. These folks actually are ‘free’ and estate sales this year. enjoy traveling and knocking around in For years Ruidoso was more simply the off season. The lodging is more afforda Memorial Day to Labor Day kind of a able, the streets quieter, the restaurants mountain burg. But this seemed to begin less crowded and even your Realtor seems to change sometime back and really shows a little friendlier (if that’s even possible). no signs of abating. Yes, certainly, we Our older buyers look forward to this less have our Aprils and our Novembers which harried time of the year to evaluate purcan shake your faith in the local economy chases at a more leisurely pace and many right down to its foundation. And as far will actually close sales in atypical times as local real estate sales are concerned, of the year.

Bob Moroney there’s no doubt we close most of our A more muscled-up events calendar bob@buyruidoso.com transactions mid-summer through late fall. also helps draw folks our way in historiBut there exist factors today which keep cally less busy times of the year. In the our market, if not at full boil, at least simmering all through- last decade the numbers of events which take place in ‘off out the year. season’ has nearly doubled. Though these new gatherings There was a time when the only way to get a peek at our may not be our larger signature events, cumulatively, they market would be to hop in the car and head up the mountain. have a real impact in our visitation numbers. And in RuBut the ubiquity of property listings syndicated throughout idoso, visitation drives property sales. a seeming endless number of Internet real estate portals has As we head into the fall, consider these factors which dramatically altered this paradigm forever. Some buyers keep our market breathing and just know it ain’t over yet may not plan a first visit to survey property until late spring folks. They’re out there right now searching online, they’ll but I can assure you they’re spending their Christmas break be driving up the mountain soon and before you know it, surfing relentlessly and already placing their favorite picks they’ll be writing up offers. So if your property is listed and in queue to view. Finding a Ruidoso dream home has never remains unsold, don’t think the party’s over every Labor been easier than it is currently and I suspect with ongoing Day. And, if you’re thinking of buying in our community, technology advancements it will become even easier. there’s no better time to come and kick the tires.

B U S I N E S S buzz New video arcade opens in Four Seasons Mall

alternative entertainment for local kids of all ages. “We took a good look at the other types of businesses in the Four Seasons Mall and liked the foot traffic passing through to eat at the Hall of Flame hamburgers, shop at Beads to Beauty, Tanks and Tu-tu’s, the Train Store, art gallery and Better Home and Health, Cool Pines Music and have their pictures taken at Old West Photos.

An arcade was determined to be a naturally good fit,” Clevenger said.

Time Out will keep regular weekday hours and extended weekend hours. The arcade will be hosting high score contests and will be available for birthday parties and other special events. The Four Seasons Mall is located at 2500 Sudderth Drive.

A new video amusement center has opened in the now 100 percent occupied Four Seasons Mall.

Time Out, a family-oriented video arcade opened its doors for business during the Labor Day weekend. The arcade compliments the variety of businesses located at the mall which is professionally managed by BuyRuidoso. com. Time Out features the newest Dance Dance Revolution, driver, shooter and plush prize games for kids of all ages in addition to a selection of old school favorites such as Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man and pinball.

Time Out Video Arcade is locally owned by Tracie Clevenger and Eugene Heathman, who answered the call to provide some

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Ask an entrepreneur – When technology prices

drop low enough... you’ll pay ‘a little more’ for... for allowing me to fix your problems” Answer quickly, do you have an was arduous and I never had a stable old - or new computer? Well, if you’d system for most of those short 5 years. have asked me last week, I would So contemplating a new laptop, have said “new.” So when the hard I wondered what I would do… scour drive on my Gateway laptop went bad the Internet again studying graphics I was stunned when most folks told videos boards and comparing technime the conventional wisdom: if your cal statistics to arrive at the lowest computer is more than 3 years old, price? Instead I talked to the techniit’s already obsolete. Checking my cal staff of COFEX in town – to hear files I found my laptop was actually their suggestion for what to do with 5 years old, apparently a dinosaur by my defunked Gateway and broken tech standards. That last experience hard drive. Apparently Gateway is no buying a computer online was a great longer even in business having been disappointment. From the preloaded bought by ACER. Since the COFEX adware, additional costs to migrate my Marianne Mohr old data and recurring problems with marianne@ruidosofreepress.com folks had handily repaired my system a few times from virus and other probcompatibility between the hardware lems previously and elucidated me and customized version of the operaton the current problem which stemmed from too much ing system, I placed many calls to “Henry” and “Joe” heat frying my drive – I felt confident in their advice. in a distant land, who frankly did not convince me that They showed me a state-of-the-art laptop and with the their comfy Americanized monikers were their real names. Just getting past all the courtesies of “thank you purchase would come conversion of my old data, a full

Sacred Grounds announced as a Coffee Roaster semi-finalist Staff Reports provided by Rebecca Ponder

Within the specialty coffee industry there is nothing more stimulating than an excellent cup of coffee paired with friendly competition, and America’s Best Espresso Competition is all that and more. This competition is like nothing seen before, focusing exclusively on the dedicated skill and talent needed to produce excellent espresso roasts and blends. This addition to the Coffee Fest experience is unique because the application to compete is open exclusively to roasters.

Out of all the amazing roasters eligible to compete, only 32 semifinalists were chosen and Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House of Ruidoso is included in that list.

The competition kicks off on Friday, Sept. 21, at 12:30 p.m. and will continue in a head-tohead bracket style elimination finishing on Sunday, Sept. 23. The winning roaster will be announced alongside Coffee Fest’s Latte Art World Championship Open and America’s Best Coffeehouse competitors Sunday at 4:05 p.m.

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cleanup of adware and unnecessary software, a real virus program installed, a full three-year warranty, and the benefit of one-stop support. Instead of mailing the unit if a warranty issue will arise, I will bring it in to the local store for dispensation. I felt like I had a computer whiz cousin in the family.

When I asked about price, I got the honest answer, that it wasn’t the cheapest I would find. Having been the cheap route, it finally dawned on me that when technology prices hit a certain “low” it affords me the wiggle room to buy service from locals – folks who I will see in the grocery store and who have every interest that my computer functions optimally. The added benefit is - I know their names are really Jason and Joe, ’cause, well, it says so on their front door. On top of it all, they didn’t even charge an extra fee for their initial diagnosis of my old computer. Man, just like having two cute computer whiz cousins in the family!

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

Republicans raffle prizes to raise funds

representative barista) will prepare three shots of espresso to be submitted to the judging table. The Washington Restaurant Association will be providing restaurateurs and chefs to perform to arduous task of judging the competition. Judges will evaluate the espresso shots from each competitor in the categories of: 1. Flavor complexity 2. Mouth feel and appeal 3. Aftertaste Coffee Fest has been bringing the specialty coffee, gourmet tea and alternative beverage industry professionals together since 1992, when the show first got its start as a consumer coffee festival in Seattle. Since 1998, Coffee Fest, “The little coffee show that could,” has gathered coffee retailers, roasters, distributors and manufacturers together for more than 65 trade shows, three times each year, to help specialty coffee industry attendees build and refine their businesses, have the first peek at new products, and remain current with coffee and tea industry trends. For more information about all the shows, go to www.

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The Republican Party of Lincoln County held a fundraiser by raffling gift certificates, a rifle scope and other prizes during the Gun Show Labor Day weekend at the Ruidoso Convention Center. At left top, Joe Eby who sold the scope winning ticket to Jene Vance and Diana Billingsley. At center, Delores Elles of South Texas with Jim Dickinson; at bottom left, Ann Henry and Jim Dickinson and below, Sam Williams and Marci Butchofsky.

Beyond the fire – 12-month process to help improve indoor air quality Ace Hardware and Filtrete Brand team up to support Ruidoso residents with free air filters

This summer’s Little Bear Fire shot the town of Ruidoso into the national spotlight. While the Village of Ruidoso and Alto Lakes escaped damage from the flames, some forest areas, wilderness and more than 200 residential structures in outer areas were not as fortunate.

Even in homes that don’t suffer actual fire damage, polluted air from wildfires can have a negative impact on air quality, even in urban areas and several counties away from the site of the fire. The smoke is made up of fine particles produced when wood and other organic matter burn, and when it enters the home, particles settle on horizontal surfaces; penetrate upholstery, drapes and insulation; and adhere to electronic components. Pollutants can be circulated throughout the home even after the fire is extinguished.

Ace Hardware in Ruidoso and Filtrete Brand Filters have teamed up to help ease the burden of post fire clean up and help improve the air quality in homes by providing local residents with one free Filtrete Filter per household. Free filter coupons

can be printed at www.myhelpfulace.com.

Ace Hardware offers the following tips for improving indoor air quality after a fire and throughout the year: Use a Filtrete Filter from 3M with a micro particle rating (MPR) of 1,000 or higher to help capture microscopic airborne particles such as smoke and smog from the air passing through the filter. By running your fan continuously you can increase the circulation of the air in your home, therefore capturing more ash and smoke particles. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends changing air filters monthly for one full year after a major fire. Consider having HVAC units and all ductwork professionally cleaned. Use a Filtrete Room Air Purifier as an additional effective way of helping to remove particles in the home.

Ash and soot on the ground and vegetation will continue to generate smoke odors and airborne particles when disturbed by air movement. Clean electronic components, refrigerator condenser coils and fan, and other charged surfaces and appliances that might attract particulates.

Disinfect and deodorize carpets, window coverings, upholstered furniture and mattresses with steam or utilize a spray-on deodorizing product. Stay clear of odormasking sprays. Reduce other sources of

indoor air pollution. Do not burn cigarettes, candles or incense, and decrease your use of gas and propane appliances.

Ace Hardware stores in the Rocky Mountain region teamed up with Filtrete Brand from 3M to support residents affected by recent wildfires in Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico. Estimated retail value of the donation in total is $100,000. A complete list of participating stores can be found at www.myhelpfuJace.com. Quantities and sizes vary by store. Offer is good while supplies last.

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By Corey Bard

The scientific breakthrough that allows us to be beamed around the globe by a transporter machine reducing our bodies to molecular structure as in “Star Trek” or the discovery of worm holes, or ways to enter other dimensions, leap through time, space and or experience alternate realities is explored in both science and science fiction.

This week’s article is all about time travel. I will start with “If I could save time in a bottle,” Jim Croce’s song about hanging on to memories.

When I ran the Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon in 1994, time seemed to stand still. My incredible effort of two hours and 42 minutes averaging 6:12 per mile for 26.2 miles occurred, I am convinced, because time was compressed and it all seemed like only 15 minutes had elapsed. I do not think I am capable of staying focused physically or mentally for three hours without going through some kind of time warp. “Time” by the Scorpions was my mantra that day.

In the “Time Traveler’s Wife,” the husband leaps back and forward in time meeting his bride at various times in her life. Similarly, in “Back to the Future,” Michael J Fox travels back to meet his parents when they were first dating. “Quantum Leap” was a fascinating television show that allowed each episode to be in another time period in history which opened the door for the writers to be creative in each week’s episodes.

I would love to travel back in time to have met Physicist, Fred Alan Wolf, in southern California in the 1960s. My parents did and he was

wearing long robes, long hair and had not yet published, “The Yoga of Time Travel: How the Mind Can Defeat Time.” When I met him in 2007, he was on a book-speaking tour promoting the book. By then, he had already published “Parallel Universes,” “The Spiritual Universe” and “Mind into Matter.” He had also starred in “What the Bleep Do We Know?” as Dr. Quantum.

Released in 2011, “Time Loops and Space Twists” explores more from his vast knowledge of Quantum Physics, spirituality, time travel and other dimensions. Is this science or science fiction? Most of us do not have the mathematical background to distinguish the two. It still makes for fascinating reading.

Fortunately, I watched the cartoon, “Peabody and Sherman,” who was cranking the Way Back Machine and traveling through time long before “Quantum Leap” stole the idea in the 1990s. Eric Flint’s “1632” series, aka “The Ring of Fire” series. takes people from a town in the USA back to Germany in the 1600s. Time travel, yes, science fiction, not sure, historical fiction fantasy, maybe. Eric Flint is a pioneer in e-book publishing with his Baen series as well.

Sam was having the greatest ski run of his life. He was flying down the mountain at an incredible speed and making adjustments, reacting to the slope. Then, he stumbled, went head over heels, and had the funny sensation that he was skiing through a wardrobe or closet full of clothes.

It was a brief thought or experience, and as Sam sat up chilled in a pile of snow, he had to untangle himself from a sweater and a bent up hanger that was wrapped around his body. The wind blew steadily on the Colorado mountain in Vail and the memory of skiing through a closet would be with Sam forever.

Carrizozo Street Fair funds local scholarships

By Milu Abel For the Ruidoso Free Press Once you hear the neighing of horses, revving up of engines, tuning of instruments, rolling of racing outhouses and the sizzling of burgers you know it is the nineteenth annual Carrizozo Street Fair.

MacDonald Park, on historic 12th Street, is the Photo courtesy of Milu Abel annual Labor Day hot spot if Historic 12th Street in Carrizozo was lined with spectators to view parade floats and participate in activione wants to see numerous ties used to fund local scholarships. parade floats and a diverse range of vendors providships benefiting the graduating high school ing food, fun, activities, and goodies for all. students at Carrizozo. Students can apply for Volunteers from the community make up a grant that is aimed at helping them with the majority of the crew and helpers, “Too college costs. The grants range anywhere many names to mention” said chairman, between $500 to $1,000. “That’s what it is Doug Stanton, when he talked about how thankful he was for all of the help going into all about,” says Stanton with a big smile on his face. making the fair possible. “I had a great time So parents, the street fair might be the this year! It was a lot of work, but looking around and seeing everybody having a good one worry-free time to let your kids hangout on the street. To learn more about the Cartime and enjoying themselves makes it all rizozo Street Fair scholarships, you can visit worth it.” All profit made from auctions and the fair’s website at: carrizozostreetfair.org. excess operating funds goes into scholar-

Cowboy Days celebrate traditional western culture

By Milu Abel For the Ruidoso Free Press Carrizozo Cowboy Days during the Labor Day weekend tied in with the annual Carrizozo Street Fair. Cowboy Days connects young and old to old traditions that are still functioning today. At the Bar-W Ranch, the day started off with the familiar bend of cowboys’ hats reflecting the hues of the rising sun as they loped alongside cattle, steering them into a holding pen in preparation for market. If this visual wasn’t enough, one got the chance to experience a reason why cowboys get up so early in the morning: steaming hot coffee with the hardy helping of chuck wagon style biscuits and gravy that were generously heaped out to the public and the hard working cowboys and cowgirls.

Hours later, as the sun began its decent to its bedtime horizon, just south

At Play Productions presents the Bennett Trust Benefit Gala and Premiere

By Pamela Witte

At Play Productions, led by director/actress Mary Maxson, makes local theater veteran Betty Bennett’s dreams come true, bringing playwright and former New Mexican Robert Patrick’s comedy premier of “You’re Family” to Lincoln County.

Ruidoso resident Betty Bennett has spent a lifetime supporting the Ruidoso community. Recently, Bennett had a brainstorm. Deciding to develop a permanent legacy for her family, she created the Bennett Trust ENMU Scholarships Fund open to students of all ages from Lincoln County and Mescalero, for any major. As part of the fundraising effort Bennett dreamed of bringing her longtime friend and former fellow ENMU student, award-winning playwright and ghostwriter, Robert Patrick on board.

With the help of At Play Productions and a handful of wonderful community volunteers, Bennett and Patrick realize a lollapalooza of a fundraising gala.

The Bennett Trust Benefit Gala includes the premiere of, “You’re Family,” an original play by Robert Patrick, a showing of Bennett’s private art collection and entertainment by local musicians, Sawyer Ward, Carolyn Brinamon and Tyler Jones and ZiaRoots.

“You’re Family,” directed by Mary Maxson, starring Delana Michaels, Jason D. Johnson and Ed Dotson is the story of two men with extremely differing political viewpoints and one successful Mary Kay saleswoman. The comedy for mature audiences, (contains adult language) focuses on the 1960s effect on the 1990s. In “You’re Family,” Mr. Patrick explores one family’s complex relationships against the backdrops

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of Carrizozo, the annual Ranch Rodeo was kicking off. Under threatening skies, cowboys and cowgirls across the age spectrum, got the chance to display their skills. Rodeo participants were split up into six teams, competing at tasks like: Team branding, team tying and team penning. Teams accomplishing these tasks in the quickest manner, earned good humored bragging rights. Uncooperative cows and equipment make for entertaining viewing as the undeterred cowboys remain steadfast in completing the task. Even when, in one instance, a yearling was able to escape the arena through a small access in the fence, leaving team members nothing to rope.

The cowboys waited, perplexed, as the judges finally convinced the animal back in to the arena. No wonder these traditions are still functioning today, hard work, while incorporating team work, certainly gets the job done.

Photo courtesy of Milu Abel

The cowboy way is alive and well in north Lincoln County during the traditional annual cattle roundup and ranch rodeo in Carrizozo.

Photo courtesy of Pam Witte

Delana Michaels.

of Vietnam, Desert Storm and small town America from a personal, complex and humorous point of view.

A bird’s eye examination of Americana, “You’re Family,” is filled with humor, the exploration of ideals and failure. It’s about struggle and dedication, one family’s attempt to heal the past, respect one another and recall our common humanity.

The Bennett Trust Benefit Gala opens Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday Sept. 22 at the Historic Old Mill, 641 Sudderth Drive at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education office and Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce for $45.

For ticket information call 257-3012 or 257-7395.

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Third Thursday Music at the Ruidoso Public Library, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m.

Music by Corinna Ripple, Tyler Jones and Chris Miles. Located behind the Library – bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnic dinner to enjoy an outdoor concert. Ruidoso Public Library 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, 575258-3704.

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2012 Pikes Peak Race Day features local Doug Siddens, Jr. Article courtesy of RZRForums.net

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is not only America’s second oldest race, but it is also revered as one of the most grueling and dangerous races in history.

This year’s race was nothing short Photos courtesy of Polaris Razor Forums.net via Doug Siddens of spectacular and showed just how brutal the mountain can be. There were records broken, heart stopping wrecks, extreme weather changes and underdog finishes.

The 2012 race year was also filled with firsts. This year was the first year in the PPIHC 90 year history where the road was fully paved. As if there wasn’t enough adversity already surrounding this intense race, it was also the first time it has been postponed due to wildfires. These firsts created even more challenges leading up to race day. in his class by more than 21 seconds, Despite the challenges, after years but it was also good enough to take 9th of preparation and improvements to overall. Even though Doug’s RZR-X was what began life as a 2009 Polaris RZRlimited to a top speed of just over 100 S, Doug Siddens, Jr. rolled out his mph, he still managed to average 67.4 race-modified machine in the true spirit mph through the gnarly 156 turn course. of Pikes Peak. For the first time ever, This was pretty amazing considering the a UTV was fitted with aerodynamic vehicles he competed with saw speeds improvements to give the RZR more of well over 110 mph and the ones in the downforce and aerodynamic grip. This top 5 hit speeds as fast as 140 mph. would prove to stabilize the vehicle and “I knew deep down that the RZR-X give the RZR-X amazing cornering abili- had 10’s in it, but I told myself I would ties at high speed. be happy if I finished with a low 11. I With a stacked field of purpose-built just tried to be smooth and run a nice machines driven by pros, there was no clean line. My goal was to finish and doubt that the RZR-X would need every prove that this platform could be comounce of performance, grip and speed petitive against true racers and race cars. to justify its presence. In the Exhibition I was thrilled that I finished, but wasn’t Powersport Class alone the competition sure about my time. When everyone consisted of several Sportbikes (R1, R6, ran up to me and told me I ran a 10:40 I GSXR, Speed Triple), 4WD Quads and was in shock. It’s one thing to think you a RZR XP. The rest of the competitors can do it, but it’s another when you can consisted of teams such as Red Bull/ actually back it up with an official time Hyundai, Porsche, Ducati, Mitsubishi, on race day when it’s all on the line,” Team APEV and many more. Needless Siddens said. to say, from the outside looking in, it During the last three years Doug would appear that Doug’s Off-Highway Siddens has been pushing the enveVehicle was a bit out of place. lope in the UTV world, and has built On race day, however, Doug, son a machine capable of off-road toughof Doug Siddens of Ruidoso, went out ness as well as insane high speed street and proved that his recreational veperformance. Not only was he the first hicle wasn’t there by accident. With a UTV driver ever to enter The Race to the final time of 10:40.669 a shockwave of Clouds back in 2010, but he has proven legitimacy was established at the Peak. that a side-by-side vehicle can compete This time was not only good to take first with true race cars on the brightest stage.

Amazon football

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Reading a National Geographic magazine in the bathroom a while back, I came across a thought-provoking article that literally changed my perception of the world.

It stated: “In the time it takes to read this article, an area of Brazil’s rain forest larger than 200 football fields will be have been destroyed.”

“That ain’t right,” I thought to myself.

“Honey! Did you read this article in the National Geographic about the Amazon rain forest?” I

shouted to my wife who was in the laundry room.

“Not yet, why?”

“Well, because it says that football fields of forest are being chainsawed, bulldozed and scorched every few minutes in Brazil.”

“You see… you see... That’s exactly what I’m talking about!”

She replied over the noise of the washer and dryer. “This country is completely obsessed with football!”

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“No,” I said. “How much?”

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Commission determines sponsorship with NRCS

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com In a special county commission meeting last Thursday, discussion for approval of Lincoln County sponsorship with Natural Resources Conservation Services for assistance in recovery efforts was on the agenda. Commissioners were apprised of NRCS findings dated July 11 which listed fire/flood damage in Magado Canyon, Villa Madonna, Eagle Creek, the Lower Rio Bonito and Angus/Church Camp areas due to the Little Bear Fire.

Noting additional damage has been identified post fire, Nita Taylor, county manager, indicated sponsorship was needed to move forward for NRCS assistance to proceed. Sponsorship from the county enables NRCS to offer help to property owners who have sustained damage. Assessment for eligibility includes determining if damage was caused by a natural disaster, if damage could pose a threat to life or property and if the damage produces an imminent threat.

A division of the USDA, NRCS offers assistance for cleanup, and management after a natural disaster.

NRCS district conservationist John Hartung was available for questions. With a deadline of Sept. 14 to review, modify and submit Damage Survey Reports for NRCS assistance, Hartung attended the special commission meeting to clarify information, along with Laura Doth, South Central Resource Conservation and Development coordinator.

The proposed sponsorship would provide 75 percent of funds and in-kind donations supplied by NCRS, while

John Hartung Laura Doth property and homeowners who needed assistance would supply the remaining 25 percent. In kind contributions are included in property owner’s agreement. The total match of homeowners portion from the DRS listings would be $164,538, according to Taylor. In a memorandum to commissioners, Taylor said that if no landowners are interested in this cost-share process of correcting existing damage or mitigating potential additional damage, no work will be done.

“I’d like clarification about how homeowners participate. Would the county have an obligation to take up the shortfall?” Tom Battin, county commissioner questioned Hartung regarding the mechanics of the program.

Hartung responded that homeowners usually pledge their support prior to work beginning on their property. It would be the homeowner’s choice whether to participate

in the program. “The match needs to be pledged before the work begins,” said Hartung.

Hartung continued by clarifying the work must directly relate to the specific project listed. Homeowners would be guided and informed as to what work would be considered to be in-kind contributions, as long as work didn’t cross over from one DSR to another.

Commission chair Eileen Sedillo asked if both private property and business property would be included in the match. Hartung replied that both are eligible. “Say only 90 percent of our homeowners want to participate in the matching program. Would the county be liable for the remainder?” asked Jackie Powell, county commissioner. Hartung responded with a no.

“If we approve this sponsorship, should we contact our representatives like Steve Pearce to help us facilitate?” asked Mark Doth, county commissioner. “Now might be the perfect time to do so,” answered Hartung.

With damage surveys continuing to mount with post fire flooding, state legislators need to be informed of changes. Governor Susana Martinez requested a declaration of major disaster for the state on Aug. 10 to President Obama, who approved the declaration. Federal funds are being utilized in post fire recovery.

Powell made a motion for the county to sponsor NRCS with home and property owner participation.

Added into the motion included tree mastication (chipping) and wattle usage, in addition to granting Taylor latitude in dealing with NRCS and homeowners. Seconded by Kathryn Minter, county commissioner, the motion passed unanimously.

Downs Council overturns Traffic stop gets heated P&Z recommendation

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso Downs Council decided to go against the recommendation of the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission, voting unanimously to allow a local resident to build a carport on his property.

Shane Walker, who had been denied a variance by the commission to put up the carport on the west side of his house, due to setback requirements. But Walker, who also owns lots on either side of his home, stated he had been told to build the carport on one of those properties instead.

“I have plans for both of those properties,” Walker told the council during the public hearing. “Just because I have three lots, why do you want to penalize me?

“I’ve been trying to do this for a year and a half, and I’m tired of waiting,” he added.

“I’ve done what the city has asked of me.”

City attorney John Underwood asked Walker if putting a carport on either of those lots was feasible, given the current city codes, and Walker replied he didn’t think so.

When it came time for the council to vote, councilor Judy Miller said she had seen the lot on Harris Drive, and stated the 21foot easement from the street to the property almost demanded a variance in the case.

“That kind of easement is unusual. Usually it’s between zero and 12 feet,” Miller said. “I feel his property was taken from him, and telling him to put a carport on his other lots is a hardship. The property was made smaller by a city easement that didn’t have to be made that wide.”

When asked if there had been a negative response from the public, Planning and Zoning Director Steve Dunigan said letters had been sent to residents in the area regarding the appeal, and there were no responses at all – negative or positive.

Miller added that the carport isn’t considered a permanent structure, even if it’s placed on a concrete pad.

The council also had a public hearing to determine the amendment of an ordinance regarding the public parks in Ruidoso Downs.

The changes – which were unanimously approved – adds River Side and Heights parks to the code, defines usage times from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and replaces “tennis courts” with “basketball courts” to reflect the facilities actually available at All American Park on Highway 70.

All American Park was the site of a motorcycle rally as part of a fundraiser for both Juvenile Justice of Lincoln County and the Ruidoso Downs Park Improvement fund, although Police Chief Doug Babcock reported the bed race had to be canceled due to impending inclement weather.

“The teams that would have raced still donated what they would have spent to enter,” Babcock said. “We were able to raise $233 for the fund.” Babcock also stated the Clean and Sober Southern New Mexico chapter, which sponsored the rally, enjoyed the rally so much, they plan to run a national rally in the same location in the near future.

State Senator Phil Griego cleared of any violations From staff reports

State Senator Phil Griego received notice from the Secretary of State’s office stating that they... “did not find that Mr. Griego’s campaign expenditures violated the New Mexico Campaign Reporting Act.”...this decision after a complaint was filed last spring with the Secretary of State’s office by Senator Griego’s primary opponentJack Sullivan. Senator Phil Griego said; “I have said all along that my campaign was in full compliance with the New Mexico Campaign Reporting Act. In my responses to the Secretary of State’s Office regarding Jack Sullivan’s complaint against me-I stated that if the Secretary of State’s office found that there were any violations with my reporting-they were out of error-not purposeful intent.

I appreciate the letter on my behalf from the Secretary of State’s office clearing myself and my campaign of any violation of the New Mexico Campaign Reporting Act.”

By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com Tom Gavin, the former Fire Chief in Ruidoso and now a policeman in Ruidoso Downs, was involved in what looked to be a routine traffic stop, Sept. 1, when a Ruidoso Downs City employee arrived on the scene and decided he didn’t like the way Gavin was doing things.

According to the report filed by Gavin, he had pulled over a vehicle based on suspicious behavior by the men in the backseat. As he approached the vehicle, Gavin smelled alcohol and found neither of the backseat passengers were wearing their seatbelts.

After getting drivers license information, Gavin requested backup.

Officer Chris Rupp arrived and conducted a search of the suspect vehicle. He found a backpack that belonged to passenger Frank Dorame of Tularosa, inside of which were plastic bags with marijuana and a digital scale.

Dorame was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and intent to distribute, while passengers Mauricio Stewart and Layne Ostler were issued citations for no seat belt.

The driver, after passing field

sobriety tests, was released. But after everything had been processed, Dale Graham, project manager for the City of Ruidoso Downs, arrived at the scene and began to accost Gavin.

According to the report, Graham grabbed Gavin by the collar and stated “I work for the Downs buddy, I know all about you, Gavin.”

Graham claimed Gavin had “no reason” to stop the suspects, and stated they had simply gone to the store to “buy him some booze.”

He again stated Gavin had no right to stop the vehicle and demanded that Gavin set Dorame free. After Gavin refused, Graham reportedly said, “I will fix your ass, Gavin. I’m going to hire a lawyer and kick your ass in court.”

Gavin’s report stated he felt threatened by Graham and told Rupp they needed to leave the scene before the situation escalated. As both patrol vehicles left the scene, Gavin reported he could hear Graham saying, “we will get your ass fixed Gavin, Mr. Fire Chief.”

Dorame was processed at RDPD and was released on a $6,000 bail. He was scheduled to appear in Magistrate court, Sept. 10, on the charges.

As of press time, no charges had been filed against Graham regarding the incident.

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Home healthcare community announces Bring the Vote Home initiative participation The New Mexico Association for Home and Hospice Care announced it will be participating in Bring the Vote Home - a nationwide initiative to help senior, disabled and homebound Americans who have difficulty travelling to polling places cast their votes during the 2012 election cycle. The campaign is being launched in partnership with other state home healthcare associations and national home health leaders to engage the nation’s 12 million home healthcare patients – including 3.5 million Medicare beneficiaries – via voter and absentee ballot registration initiatives.

“We are proud to be participating in Bring the Vote Home on behalf of the homebound patients we serve who would otherwise not have the resources or ability to vote in this year’s election. Our goal is to facilitate and aide in the process of registering and casting a vote so that these important constituents can raise awareness about the issues our state’s seniors and disabled care about most,” said Joie Glenn, executive director of the New Mexico

Association for Home and Hospice Care, which represents 150 home health agencies across New Mexico .

As part of the initiative, the home healthcare community is launching a new website, www.bringthevotehome.org, which offers state-specific information and instructions for voter and absentee ballot registration.

Furthermore, home healthcare caregivers will directly assist patients and their families during the registration process and provide information on how to obtain absentee voter materials.

New Mexico’s home healthcare community cares for more than 41,200 senior, disabled and chronically ill patients each year. This includes 23,000 Medicare beneficiaries who receive clinically advanced, cost-effective care services in the home setting. Many healthcare treatments that were once only offered in a hospital or a physician’s office can now be safely, effectively and efficiently provided in patients’ homes by skilled clinicians. Home healthcare is generally less expensive, more convenient than and

as effective as care provided in institutional settings.

“Home health patients, seniors and disabled individuals across New Mexico are particularly interested in how our state’s elected officials will stand up for the issues that impact their healthcare, and this election cycle will be no different,” added Joie Glenn. “We feel honored to bring a voice to those homebound seniors who were forced to remain silent in past elections due to their health and mobility. Everyone affected by our nation’s healthcare system should have a vote.”

Bring the Vote Home is a nationwide citizenship project coordinated by the Council for State Home Care Associations, Partnership for Quality Home Healthcare, and other home health community members to help America’s approximately 12 million home healthcare patients, including 3.5 Medicare beneficiaries, and more than 1.1 million skilled healthcare professionals exercise their right to vote in national and state elections this November. To learn more, visit www.bringthevotehome.org.

Jockey Club helps HEAL Lynn Crawford, a current Village of Ruidoso councilman, also serves as the general manager of the Ruidoso Jockey Club, which graciously allowed Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) to display a framed picture for silent auction in the lobby of the club.

The picture, entitled “Winter Moon” by artist Bruce W. McElya, depicts a full moon over Ruidoso with the Sierra Blanca mountains in the background. The piece was donated by Kathryn Walker & Marcia King.

The silent auction ended on Labor Day. The winner of “Winter Moon” was John Johns of Alto with a high bid of $400.

The Jockey Club supports The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter in many other ways, as well.

Although housed at the racetrack in Ruidoso Downs, the Ruidoso Jockey Club is an independent entity privately owned by its membership. Over the years, the Jockey Club Board has voted to support The Nest by contributions to the Racetrack Chapel, which in turn as-

sists with the costs of medications needed by various residents at The Nest.

According to Carrie Calkins, senior shelter supervisor, “The women and children who live at the Nest rely on the fund to access medication to help heal and ease their injuries from the assault.

It is a very important source for our clients.”

The Ruidoso Jockey Club often employs Nest clients as a way to help them start building a work history in the hospitality industry. By mentoring more than 50 persons each year, the Ruidoso Jockey Club helps Nest residents and other community members in need of summer employment. Many teachers, coaches and ENMU students are among those employed during the racing season.

Dave Barrett, current president of the Jockey Club Board, recently advised Lynn Crawford the membership and board voted to support The Nest as one of its charities during the October 2012 through September 2013 fiscal year.

HEAL is grateful to the Jockey Club for its continued support.

WMSAR/Little Bear raffle results

By Tony Davis For WMSAR White Mountain Search and Rescue (WMSAR) announced on Labor Day the winning ticket for their more than monthlong raffle of a Big Tex 35S trailer. WMSAR has been amazed at the community’s response to this endeavor, which benefits both the organization and the victims of the Little Bear Fire. More than $5,000 has been raised, half of which will go to a fund for those who lost their homes in the fire.

Lincoln County Commissioner Tom Battin drew the winning ticket. The name on the winning ticket was that of Frank Reed, a local Century 21 real estate agent.

Reed was delighted; he offered to help those affected by the fire with the trailer.

There are a number of businesses and people we’d like to thank. But first we have to thank all the people out there who purchased tickets. It has been very heartening to us to see how enthusiastically the Lincoln County community has responded.

First was Big Tex Trailers, led by CEO Ricky Baker and VP Lynn Beal of Mt. Pleasant, Texas, who donated the Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press

trailer. Their generous gift started the whole endeavor — many people stopped by simply to admire the trailer.

WMSAR would also like to thank businesses who sold tickets including Western Auto, Lawrence Bros., Sevillas Spa, Pinecliff Village, Cree Meadows C.C., the Elks Club, Village ACE Hardware, Foxworth Galbraith Lumber and Walmart.

There were many people in the community, not members of WMSAR, who also helped out: Brenda Frost, Susan Kolb, Bruce and Lynn Morgan, Karen Morris and Mary Taylor. The drawing took place at the Angus Church of The Nazarene. A thank you to Pastor Hutchison for allowing the drawing in a most fitting place.

Hard-working WMSAR members include: Carol Freeman, Jim Hester, Bob Bullard, Nancy Bradford, Carolyn Scarborough, Cheryl Holl, and Dick Mastin.

White Mountain Search And Rescue greatly appreciates all the support from the community and for the help afforded to some of those affected by the Little Bear. This is a wonderfully kindhearted community that has pulled together in difficult times.

White Mountain Search and Rescue recently sold tickets to win a new flatbed trailer, benefitting both SAR and Little Bear Fire survivors. Half of the proceeds will be deposited in accounts set up at City Bank for fire survivors’ needs. Tony Davis, of WMSAR asked Tom Battin, county commissioner to draw the winning ticket because of his demonstrated support and long-time friendship with the team. The winning ticket was drawn at Angus Church after their morning worship service. Davis thought the drawing would be appropriate to take place at Angus due to their significant loss during the Little Bear.

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Ruidoso wins war of the Warriors

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso Warriors used a balanced offensive attack – benefitting from a 109-yard rushing night from running back Devon Carr – to earn a 19-10 victory over Socorro on a wet and muddy W.D. Horton field Friday.

While Carr may have had the best night running, it was receiver Ismail LaPaz who got Ruidoso’s first score on a 28-yard pass from quarterback Bryce Pompos with 8:26 left in the first quarter.

That score was part of a 123-yard passing attack by Pompos and the Navy receivers. It was an attack that set up the running game nicely.

Ruidoso (2-0) was also able to control time of possession, as evidenced in the superior number of first downs they had, 17-7.

After stopping a Socorro drive on the Ruidoso 21, the Navies looked to score again on a long drive, but Pompos got rushed near midfield and threw the first of three interceptions on the night to give Socorro the ball.

Sept. 14

Pro baseball Seattle at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

High school football Hot Springs at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15

Pro baseball Seattle at Texas, 6:05 p.m.

College football UNM at Texas Tech, 5 p.m.

Sept. 16

Pro baseball Seattle at Texas, 1:05 p.m.

Pro football Tampa Bay at New York Giants, 11 a.m.

Tennessee at San Diego, 2:25 p.m.

Detroit at San Francisco, 6:20 p.m.

Sept. 17

Pro football Denver at Atlanta, 6:30 p.m.

Sports Results

Sept. 4

Volleyball Carrizozo d. Corona, 3-0 Las Cruces d. Ruidoso, 3-0 Alamogordo JV d. Mescalero, 2-0

Sept. 6

Volleyball Carrizozo d. Capitan, 3-0 Dexter d. Mescalero, 3-0 Boys soccer Coyote Invite Chaparral 10, Ruidoso 0

Sept. 7

Football Hondo 64, Alamo Navajo 0 Ruidoso 19, Socorro 0 Carrizozo 36, Mountainair 12 Jal 22, Capitan 19 Volleyball Sweet 16 Tournament Ruidoso d. Carlsbad, 3-1 Boys soccer Coyote Invite Ruidoso 4, Goddard 1

Sept. 8

Football Alamogordo JV 29, Mescalero 8 Volleyball Sweet 16 Tournament El Paso Andress d. Ruidoso, 3-1 Ruidoso d. Deming, 3-0 Boys soccer Coyote Invite NMMI 11, Ruidoso 1 Girls soccer Chaparral 4, Ruidoso 2

Sports Upcoming

Sept. 11

Volleyball Mayfield at Ruidoso, 6 p.m.

Capitan at Fort Sumner, 6 p.m.

Boys soccer Ruidoso at Roswell, 6 p.m.

Girls soccer Ruidoso at Roswell, 4 p.m.

Sept. 12

Volleyball Ruidoso junior varsity at Mescalero, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 13

Football Mescalero at Tularosa JV, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14

Football San Jon at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Springer at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Capitan at Fort Sumner, 7 p.m.

Hot Springs at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Ruidoso at Zia Classic in Roswell Corona, Hondo at Gateway Tourney in Roswell Carrizozo, Capitan, Mescalero at Mountain Top Tourney in Cloudcroft

Sept. 15

Volleyball Ruidoso at Zia Classic in Roswell Corona, Hondo at Gateway Tourney in Roswell Carrizozo, Capitan, Mescalero at Mountain Top Tourney in Cloudcroft Cross country Ruidoso in Cavern City Invite, 10 a.m.

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Lady Warriors getting better

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The 25-10, 25-22, 25-16 score in Las Cruces’ sweep of Ruidoso on Sept. 4 wasn’t really indicative of how the Lady Warriors played – at least not at the end.

“These are girls that have never seen that level of play consistently,” said Ruidoso coach Bernadette Garcia. “You just have to give them credit for starting to understand who to stay with when they start moving on the other side. It did get better.

They won some points that they genuinely owned.”

Ruidoso continued their improvement at the Sweet 16 tournament in Las Cruces over the weekend, winning one of two games in pool play, then winning two of three in bracket contests to finish third in the Silver Bracket.

The Lady Warriors (3-3) beat Carlsbad in four games on Friday, fell to El Paso Andress in four the following day, then swept Deming in the third place game.

Their win over Carlsbad was particularly impressive, given an injury to senior Vivian Mowdy near the end of game four.

“We were maxed out on subs and time outs in the fourth game, and we had to go with the players we had the rest of the game,” Garcia said.

“Vivian was one of those girls when she got hurt, so I had to change my lineup. Kudos to my girls for not losing focus with her off the court.”

The third-place Silver Bracket finish is the best one Ruidoso has had in this challenging tournament

Ruidoso 19, Socorro 10 0 10 0 0 – 10 7 12 0 0 – 19 First Quarter Rui – Ismail LaPaz 28 pass from Bryce Pompos (Matthew Carr kick), 8:26 Second Quarter Soc – Zeb Esquivel 42 run (Zach Binger kick), 10:40 Rui – Devon Carr 80 run (kick fail), 10:28 Soc – Binger 50 FG, 8:05 Rui – D.Carr 1 run (run fail), 5:25 ––– Team statistics Soc Rui First downs. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 17 Rushes-yards . . . . . . . . . 28-79 45-189 Passing yards. . . . . . . . . . .37 123 Att-comp-int . . . . . . . . . 12-4-1 10-7-3 Total yards . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 312 Punts-avg.. . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37.2 0-0 Fumbles-lost . . . . . . . . . . 2-0 3-1 Penalties-yards . . . . . . . . 7-70 11-95 ––– Rushing: Soc – Zeb Esquivel 15-84, Damian Baca 3-16, Zach Binger 2-(minus-2), Tyler Crespin 8-(minus-19). Rui – Devon Car 20-109, Bryce Pompos 15-35, Parker Johnson 6-31, Ismail LaPaz 3-12, Cade Patterson 1-2.

Passing: Soc – Crespin 7-3-0, 21; Binger 5-1-1, 16. Rui – Pompos 10-7-3, 123.

Receiving: Soc – Adam Paz 1-16, Seve Naranjo 1-9, Baca 1-6, Ignacio Chavez 6. Rui – LaPaz 4-94, Johnson 2-27, Dillon Pietsch 1-2.

Socorro Ruidoso

Four plays later, Socorro’s Zeb Esquivel showed off some moves with a 42-yard touchdown run in which he broke tackles by nearly every member of the Ruidoso squad.

Carr was not about to be outdone.

After a touchback on the Socorro kickoff, Carr took the ball at the Ruidoso 20 and rambled 80 yards for the score.

“The mindset was to show them who the real Warriors were,” Carr said. “We came out and showed them we’re not afraid anymore. We’re here to fight.

“With this game, we’ll keep going strong and keep winning.”

It turned out that was the last score Ruidoso needed, although the S-Warriors (1-1) got another three points on a 50-yard field goal by Zach Binger with 8:05 left in see wArriors pg. 15

Ruidoso harriers off to a fast start

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ruidoso’s cross country season is now two meets in, and coach Trevor Rabourn believes things are going better than expected.

The Warriors’ latest appearance was at the Lovington Invitational Sept. 6, at which Avery Carr ran a personal-best time of 16:50 and finished third overall.

In fact, his finish was the only thing keeping Hobbs from attaining a perfect team score.

Without Carr, the Eagles’ would have completed a sweep of the top five spots individually.

“That’s an elite group any time you break 17 minutes,” Rabourn said of Carr’s performance.

Rylan Vegan also ran one of his best times

see HArriers pg. 15

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Ruidoso’s Isa Lindsey tips the ball over the net for a point during Tuesday’s match against Las Cruces.

in some time, as they are regularly paired against strong volleyball schools like Gadsden, Artesia, Las Cruces and Mayfield.

“We were tested well and had a good showing,” Garcia said. “Now we’re looking forward to seeing Mayfield.”

Mayfield comes to Ruidoso tonight.

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Ruidoso girls make great strides on the pitch

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com OK, so it wasn’t a win for the Ruidoso girls soccer team.

But to hold a team that had defeated them the year before 9-0 to just four goals this year, and to score two goals of their own, is worthy of some praise.

“We’ve still got a lot things to work on,” said Ruidoso coach Darien Ross of her team’s 4-2 Saturday loss to Chaparral at W.D. Horton Stadium. “But they were down there communicating and passing the ball, taking shots.”

The first half may

have been all Lady Lobos on the scoreboard – Chaparral had three goals by the break – but the Lady Warriors (0-3) were putting together a pretty good offensive attack and had numerous shots on goal to keep the pressure on the Lady Lobo defense.

That pressure finally paid off in the second half, when Shalom Kellar got the ball about 20 yards out on the right side of the goal and sent it in.

The ball went off of Chaparral goalkeeper Savanaha Barto’s hands, who then scrambled madly to keep the ball out of the goal, but wasn’t able to keep it from cross-

ing the line.

“I had a good shot and was hoping it would go in, so I was happy,” Kellar said.

“At halftime, I told Shalom I didn’t want her to wait until she got all the way inside,” Ross said. “You take that shot from the outside. I knew she could do it, and that was the first shot in.”

The first goal of the Lady Warriors’ season came with 36:12 left in the second half of their third game of the year.

That’s five games better than last season.

Ruidoso wasn’t done, though. Less than six minutes later, Yamilex Miramontes was able to

Warriors salvage win

By Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – The Ruidoso Warrior soccer team made up for a tie they were forced to take earlier in season, downing Goddard 4-1 at the Coyote Classic Soccer Invitational Saturday, but that was the only bright spot for Ruidoso coach Aaron Romero.

The Warriors opened the tourney with a 10-0 loss to eventual champ Chaparral, and ended it with an 11-1 loss to District 3-1A/3A foe New Mexico Military Institute.

“It was pretty embarrassing. It was probably just as embarrassing, if not more so, than the first one,” Romero said of Saturday’s loss to the Colts.

“Come to a tournament, and in three games we’ve got a goal differential of minus 16? Not pleased.”

The good news came in the morning’s semi-final consolation game against Goddard.

The Ruidoso goals came from Luis Leyva, Ernesto Ibarra and Juan (Efren) Roque, with the Rockets giving the Warriors a little help with an own goal.

Romero was happy with his team’s lone victory, noting, “At least we got one against Goddard.”

Romero said the Warriors “played all right,” but also knew the Rockets are rebuilding.

“They’re young. They’re just like we are. Any time we can get a win we’ll take it, but it doesn’t really offset the two 10-goal losses.”

The second loss came in the consolation title game vs. the Colts. NMMI didn’t even have to play the full 80 minutes in the nightcap, ending the game with 7:13 remaining.

Colt Jose Garza put the ball in the net first, scoring just five minutes in, then Ruidoso (2-4-1) tied it with 22 minutes remaining on a goal by Roque, which didn’t sit well with NMMI coach John Barbour.

“That was from poor communication,” he said. “Goalkeeper called for it.

The defender let it go. It bounced and the other player was able to head it over the goal keeper and put it in. Great finish on Ruidoso’s part, but we’ve got to shore that up.”

lob the ball in from 35 yards out, just over the outstretched hands of Barto and into the back of the net to put the Lady Warriors just one goal back.

It marked the first multi-goal game for Ruidoso since last season’s 6-4 loss to Hatch.

Chaparral came back less than a minute later with a penalty kick for a score with 29:19, and then the two squads battled furiously the rest of the way without a goal to show for their efforts.

But the Lady Warriors still had their chances, and Ross knows this game is something she can build on.

“We’ve had more shots on goal in this game than we’ve had in a while,” Ross said. “We’ve got so many young girls that were shell shocked after getting knocked

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Ruidoso forwards Shalom Kellar, left, and Yamilex Miramontes bring the ball toward the Chaparral goal, Saturday. The pair had a goal each in the Lady Warriors’ loss. down, but they’re holding their own, and I knew we were going to do well in

this game. They were putting things they’d learned in practice into play.”

Sports briefs Soccer fundraiser

Open gym

The Ruidoso High School girls soccer team is inviting players of all stripes to come and compete in an alumni-community soccer game to benefit the team’s travel to summer camps next year.

Cost to play is $25 per player for the game, which will be played at W.D. Horton Stadium Sept. 29. Admission is $5 for adults, children admitted for free. Any graduate of RHS or any community member – regardless of talent – is invited to play. For more information, call coach Darien Ross at 973-0117.

Open gym for this year’s men’s basketball league will be held in the upper gym at Boys and Girls Club of Sierra starting today. All games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with open gym running through the month of September. League play begins Oct. 1.

The league’s entry fee is $250 per team, with an additional $15 per team, per game for referees. You can reserve your team’s spot by phone, text or in person with Brady Park, 257-5030 or 937-5221. The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation office is at 801 Resort Dr. Referees are needed for the season.

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Hondo football season starts with a bang

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It was a game that wasn’t originally on the schedule – it was an experiment as well.

In the end, it was a huge win for the Hondo football team, which beat Alamo Navajo Friday, 64-0, in the Eagles’ season-opening contest.

Hondo, which had been scheduled to start the season the week before against Roy/Wagon Mound, saw that

’Zozo beats Mountainair

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It didn’t take long for the Carrizozo Grizzlies to take the advantage in Friday’s game against Mountainair.

The Mustangs may have scored first, but Carrizozo came right back to tie it on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Jace Hill to Tavi Nash. The teams traded scores again, but the Grizzly defense buckled down in the second half, and Carrizozo added three more scores for a 36-12 victory.

“Other than two big muffed plays on defense, we covered them,” said Carrizozo coach Kevin Sheehan. “Dalton Vega had a great game on defense with three quarterback sacks, and had some good stops when we needed them.”

Hill also scored two rushing touchdowns, as did Nicholas Chavez.

plan deep-sixed when the Wagon Mound school district announced it didn’t have enough players to field a team.

Eagle coach Brandon Devine scrambled to find a game in its stead, and found Alamo Navajo needed a game as well.

The only problem: Alamo Navajo is an eight-man team – Hondo is a six-man team. The solution: Play an eight-man game when Navajo had the ball, a sixman game with Hondo was on offense.

“It actually went off without a hitch,” Devine said. “We just wanted to

play football, and Alamo Navajo had the same philosophy. The hardest thing was making sure I had eight guys out there when we were on defense.”

Putting eight on the field meant Devine had only two Eagles on the sidelines for backup, but it turned out it didn’t matter that much.

“On defense, that’s where we had our shining moments,” Devine said. “We had at least four or five of our touchdowns from interceptions. The extra guys on the field really didn’t make that

much of a difference.”

The game ended by halftime, but it was a half which got Hondo some much-needed playing time against a team that wasn’t wearing the same color jerseys.

The Eagles’ season continues next week at home against San Jon, a sixman squad that isn’t in any danger of shutting down with 22 kids on the roster.

“I know they’ll be tall, which is something we’ll have to take care of,” Devine said.

Capitan drops another close one

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com In a cruel call back to Capitan’s final game in the Class 1A playoffs last season, the Tigers dropped another close contest to Jal Friday, falling 22-19 after the Panthers scored on a last-second play.

“We had them stopped on fourth down with 24 seconds left,” said Capitan coach Colin Justiss. “But then we were called for pass interference to give them a first down and they scored with about 20 seconds left. We got the ball back, but couldn’t do anything with it.”

The pass interference was the second call against Capitan which continued a Panther drive. That and injuries led to the Tigers’ loss of a 13-0 advantage at halftime.

“We ran the ball for 200 yards and threw for 50 more,” Justiss said. “We put it in the endzone three times, but it came down to a call that didn’t go our way.”

Defensively, the Tigers (0-2) were stellar, holding Jal (1-1) to just 68 yards on the

ground and 91 passing. They also forced four fumbles and recovered three.

But quarterback Ruben Mendoza went down with an injury early in the game, and running back Jacob Wilcox sustained an ankle injury.

Wilcox was back in on the last play of the game, but his absence – and that of several other Tigers for various reasons – illustrated the challenge Justiss faces in coaching this team.

“If we could just get healthy, we’d be OK,” Justiss said. “If we had a full roster, these last two games would have been very different. But that’s Class 1A ball, and we have to just work through it as best we can.”

Fort Sumner is next, and Capitan is the first Class 1A team the Foxes face after beating Clovis JV and losing big to Class 2A Santa Rosa.

“Fort Sumner is big and physical, but we’ll still run the ball as much as we can,” Justiss said. “We switched defensively after the Hagerman game, and we held Jal very well. That’s what we’ll have to do against Fort Sumner.”

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WARRIORS from pg. 13 the first half. this game was closer, it would have been bad,” That was the last time Socorro put points Johnson said. “Defense really bailed us out, I on the board, and Ruidoso finished their scorcan’t say enough about that. ing with a 1-yard punch-in by Carr, which was “We’re excited about the victory,” he set up by a 59-yard pass play to LaPaz, who added. “We managed to hang on.” was tripped up just before crossing into the end-zone.

After that, it was a defensive struggle, with both teams making mistakes and neither being able to capitalize on them.

“The defense did a great job tonight,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “We gave them the ball over and over and defense stepped up that whole third quarter. They maintained the drive.”

Brought to you by Socorro had one last chance to L L OF F L A M E score, taking over at the Ruidoso 45 HA following the third interception by Pompos, but S-Warrior quarterback Tyler Crespin slipped and fell for a loss BURGERS of nine yards, and a pair of incomplete No. 33 Devon Carr passes meant they needed 19 yards for Senior running back a first down to keep the drive alive.

Carr racked up 109 yards Crespin got free for 18 yards, but and two touchdowns in his team’s 19-10 win over fell shy of the first down, and Ruidoso Socorro in the Warrirors’ took over on downs. home One more R-Warrior first down, and openRuidoso had the victory. er.

“You never want turnovers, and if

Shadow boxer

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Jessie Gonzales goes through a light workout at First Baptist Church of Ruidoso Downs in preparation of his Sept. 15 bout in Albuquerque.

Gonzales, a member of the Rocks Boxing Club in Ruidoso Downs, is also preparing for this year’s Gene Lewis Invitational – the largest amateur boxing tournament in Arizona – Nov. 8-10 in Mesa, Ariz.

HARRIERS from pg. 13 at 17:57 and finished 11th overall, followed by Aaron Shalley at 16th with a time of 18:30, Derrick Montelongo at 18:58 and Raul Orona, 25th overall at 19:49.

As a team, the Warrior boys were third overall, which isn’t bad. But they were four points behind meet host – and District 3-3A opponent – Lovington.

“That was kind of frustrating,” Rabourn said. “We’ll have to perform better next time we’re here for the district meet.”

Thursday also marked the first time the Ruidoso girls ran as a full team, also finishing third overall. They did it with the top four girls – TyLynn Smith, Regan Writo, Darian Magooshboy and

Arianna Montelongo – separated by only seven seconds from 15th to 18th place.

“It was good to have them that close, now we just have to get them to run faster,” Rabourn said. “I was really pleased with the girls’ performance, since for two of them, it was the first cross country race they’d run in their lives.”

The Cavern City Invitational in Carlsbad is next up for the Warriors, and Rabourn is looking forward to the competition of a larger field.

“It’s a good venue along the Pecos River, although the times probably won’t be as fast,” Rabourn said. “It’s a great place to run.”

area FootBall standings District 4-3A W L Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Lovington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Portales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 ––– Sept. 7 Muleshoe 64, Portales 0 Lovington 48, Robertson 0 Ruidoso 19, Socorro 10 Sept. 14 Hot Springs at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Texico at Portales, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 Lovington at St. Michael’s, 1:30 p.m.

––– District 3-1A W L Mescalero . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Magdalena . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Capitan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 Cloudcroft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 ––– Sept. 6 Artesia JV d. Cloudcroft Sept. 7 Jal 22, Capitan 19 Magdalena 37, Ramah 20 Sept. 8 Alamogordo JV 29, Mescalero 8 Sept. 13 Mescalero at Tularosa JV, 7 p.m.

Sept. 14 Capitan at Fort Sumner, 7 p.m.

Mora at Magdalena, 7 p.m.

––– District 2 Eight-man W L Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Gateway Christian . . . . . . 2 0

Tatum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Floyd/Elida . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Melrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 ––– Sept. 7 Gateway Christian 44, Foothill 6 Carrizozo 36, Mountainair 12 Tatum 48 Springer/Maxwell 10 Melrose 40, Menaul 0 Logan 52, Floyd/Elida 6 Sept. 14 Melrose at Foothill, 2 p.m.

Springer at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Logan at Gateway Christian, 7 p.m.

Mountainair at Tatum, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 Menaul at Floyd/Elida, 1 p.m.

––– District 2 Six-man W L NMSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 0 Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Animas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 1 Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 2 ––– Sept. 7 Dora 71, Reserve 6 Hondo 64, Alamo Navajo 0 NMSD 54, Phoenix Day School for the Deaf 0 Sept. 8 Clovis Christian 53, Vaughn 31 Sept. 13 NMSD at Roy, 4 p.m.

Sept. 14 San Jon at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Lake Arthur at Animas, 7 p.m.

Sept. 15 Vaughn at Dora, 4 p.m.

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Carrizozo volleyball makes short work of Capitan

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – Three games into their volleyball season, the Carrizozo Lady Grizzlies look unstoppable.

They started the week with a threegame sweep of Corona on Tuesday, and continued their dispatching of fellow Lincoln County teams with a 25-11, 25-14, 25-3 defeat of Capitan on Thursday.

“This is a very good group, and our program is pretty solid all the way down to sixth grade,” said Carrizozo coach Pam Allen. “Those girls down there will develop and be really good, and our junior high girls are as tough as can be.”

Besides being their third straight sweep, it was also the Lady Grizzlies’ second straight match in which the final score was 25-3, an indication that Carrizozo is not messing around this season.

“We’ve just been playing like that in the first two games, then in the third it’s time to end it,” said Carrizozo senior Andrea Vigil. “We’re here to win this year and finish No. 1.”

While Carrizozo (3-0) may have won handily, that didn’t mean there weren’t moments of brilliance from the Lady Tigers.

“Our girls came our really fired up, and I was hoping to see that adrenaline, with this their first home game,” said Capitan coach Rebecca Gonzales. “Our

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Carrizozo’s Victoria Ventura (right) and Fantasia Dennis go up to block a hit by Capitan’s Cheyenne Eldridge, Thursday, at Capitan. squad is very small, but they came our ready to rock and roll.”

Capitan (0-2) stayed within striking distance throughout the first game, never falling behind by more than four points, but that was before Lisa Ventura got the

serve.

Taking over with a 15-10 lead, Ventura rattled off nine straight service points to bring the Lady Grizzlies to the brink of victory.

The Lady Tigers got the serve back, but a kill by Fantasia Dennis gave Carrizozo the point they needed to win.

The Lady Grizzlies opened game two on a run, scoring the first eight points before an error finally gave Capitan the serve.

The Lady Tigers didn’t exactly roll over and die – they got to within four points thanks in part to three kills by Jordan Smith.

But another run by the Lady Grizzlies with Andrea Vigil serving closed

it out.

“As we got into the second match, the different rotations seemed to shake them up,” Gonzales said of the Lady Tigers. “They seemed to fall flat after

that.”

Game three was all Carrizozo. The Lady Tigers tied it at 2-all on a servereceive error, but the Lady Grizzlies got the serve right back and scored the next 16 straight points with Sarah Ferguson serving to take a commanding lead.

Ferguson finally served out to give the Lady Tigers the ball back, but it was hardly a speed bump. One missed serve and Carrizozo was on the attack again, this time with Cirsten Barela in off the bench to lead the Lady Grizzlies the rest of the way to the victory.

Barela is a glimpse into the future of a Carrizozo program that Allen has worked hard to build up.

“You don’t ever want to be in a situation where you lose a crop of kids and there’s nothing coming in behind them,” said Allen, who has coached off and on in Carrizozo for the past 10 years. “It takes a long time to learn how to play this game at a really high level, so we try to bring everybody along.”

Things don’t get much easier for Capitan, as the Lady Tigers travel to Fort Sumner today. Both Capitan and Carrizozo will be on the floor in Cloudcroft next weekend for the Mountain Top Tournament.

“Our varsity squad still isn’t set, so we’re leaving open some opportunities for our younger girls,” Gonzales said.

“It’s still early in our season, and we’re still figuring out the rotations and positions. This is not the final straw for us.”

Corona netters getting a little rest before Gateway tourney

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com While it may have been an eventful two weeks for Corona volleyball coach Richard Gage, it’s been a relatively uneventful time for the Corona volleyball team.

Gage has put a lot of miles on his vehicle, having spent the last two weeks elk hunting, but was able to be on the court for his team’s win over Reserve, as well as a sweep at the hands of Lincoln County rival Carrizozo on Sept. 4.

On Saturday, Corona was scheduled to face House, a school that had recently restarted its vol-

leyball program, but Gage elected to hold his seniors off the team and play the match as a junior varsity contest.

“This won’t count with the varsity record,” Gage said of the match, which Corona won. “But the young players got a lot of

good experience out there.

It was a good effort.”

Corona now has a full week of practice before heading to Roswell for the

Gateway Christian tournament, which starts Friday.

Among the competition is Clovis Christian – which ousted the Lady

Cardinals from last year’s Class B state tournament – along with District 3B opponents Gateway, Hondo and Lake Arthur.

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Beverly Sills: Seed of Faith grows in Capitan half hour, it wouldn’t have those who need freedom and wholeness since that day.

By Sue Hutchison worked,” says Sills.

Meeting a Capitan resident in 1993 formed an instant Reporter bond, and Sills visited her friend from time to time.

Sills moved to Moore, suehutch@valornet.com “Every time I would come someone would ask me about Okla. in January 1983 when Life has taken several beginning a full-gospel church. When I came out to ata manager position opened turns for Beverly Sills. From tend my friend’s funeral, I told folks if I heard the audible at the Moore shoe store, still shoe sales to pastoring Seed voice of God, I’d come. After 15 days of prayer and fastlistening to Divine direction. of Faith in Capitan, she’s ing, I heard God say, ‘Go and go now’ and in two weeks I Through a series of events, experienced many ups and arrived in Capitan. she felt God leading her into downs. It gives her ministry Although they’ve been four challenging years, Sills ministry, focused on healing teeth. is still involved with helping folks find healing. Meetand restoration. “I was orBorn and reared in ing at various places from the start, Ed Vinson, pastor of dained in September of 1990 Galina, Kansas, her father Christ Community Church felt that their church should after going to Bible college was a carpenter. She was one offer to share their facilities with Sills. Seed of Faith through our church.

I needed of five siblings and married Church meets on Sundays and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. a vision for my ministry and when she was very young.

Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press God showed me an image of see seed of fAitH, pg 19 “My husband didn’t want me Beverly Sills, pastor of Seed of Faith.

Jesus in the book of to work outside the home, so Revelation with His hands in the air, trying to reI stayed home and raised our daughters,” says Sills who lease the wounded soldiers behind Him. I told God notes that the marriage eventually dissolved. She didn’t I didn’t understand. I’m not a crier by nature but I seek outside employment until she was 38. was sobbing. God seemed to tell me, ‘set the capDealing with severe stomach pain, hospital visits tives free’ and that vision is just as vivid in my mind were normal for Sills. Doctors told her she might be Charles Clary looking at cancer down the road and advised a colostomy now as it was then.” Sills has been ministering to Labor Day just wore me out. Alice and I had our oldest may be needed. Sills began to pray while in her bed in a grand-daughter’s family, who came out here for the holiday. I Joplin hospital. She was listening to the radio and heard Seeking the heart of God didn’t remember that a week could last so long. I’m joking! But Jim Bakker, evangelist, say “There’s a woman lying in a the visit made me grateful to God that he gives children to the Community United Methodist Church hospital bed who needs healing.” Sills decided she was young.

With a 7-year-old, a 5-year-old, a 3-year-old, all girls, will be offering the Beth Moore Bible Study, that woman. She said she was healed from pain. and a 4-month-old boy, we were blessed to have them spend the “A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God Divine leadership has been a part of Sills’ life for week with us. through a Study of David” beginning Tuesday, decades. When she felt God telling her to move to Tulsa, They were up early to see the deer and our neighbor’s pet Sept. 18. This 10-week in-depth Bible study is she was reluctant. While listening to the radio one day wolf. They played with our dogs, and they enjoyed the wonderful for anyone who has ever experienced doubts, she heard the speaker say God was dealing with someweather in the paradise of the Sacramentos. We are having a temptations, personal inconsistencies or losses, wonderful week. With their visit, I am reminded that, along with one who needed to move. The speaker referred her to or if you have anguished over family problems. our seven daughters, we have 28 grandchildren and 25 greatscripture which speaks of God’s plans, Sills listened and We will be meeting in the Celebration House grandchildren with two in the oven. proceeded to pack up and move. located on Junction Street adjacent to the WareTo be very honest, when Alice and I were married, we wanted When she sought employment, she was told she house beginning at 9:30 a.m. Contact Community three children. We had four and adopted three others, all girls. didn’t have the experience she needed to work. Both she United Methodist Church at 257-1507 to sign up This really wasn’t what I had intended. The old coach wanted and her daughters prayed about their need for jobs. A job or for more information. some boys. And then came the grands and then the greatbecame available at a shoe store, and Sills applied for grands. I never imagined the multipliers. the position. She Our latest great-grand is currently a foster child, a boy was accepted, and named Iven, from Burundi. Without going into his family CHURCH SERVICES in the course of a situation, he is a foster child in the home of one of our Sunday School 9:45 AM month was offered a granddaughters. If things work out, they will adopt him. Their WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM oldest is a 2-year-old boy and Iven is a month older. They are Sunday Night 6:00 PM managerial position.

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Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Ancho Community Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Corona United Presbyterian Church Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Nogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” Lewis REFORMED CHURCH Mescalero Reformed Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 4378916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 9374487 UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Sacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location NON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary Fellowship Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ americanmissionary.org Calvary Chapel 127 Vision, next to Cable Co., 257-5915.

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Ruidoso Dance Ensemble invites the public to come visit the studio for open enrollment

By Katherine Umberger

idoso Dance Ensemble has more than 80 dancers of a variety of cultural backgrounds all working together to set a good example for peers in the community. Each student is treated as an individual. Skilled teachers create the best possible learning atmosphere for each student. Various classes are available in tap, ballet, jazz, Pilates body conditioning, Zumba, cardio kickboxing and pointe technique. Ruidoso Dance Ensemble has convenient class schedules even for outlying communities like Roswell, Alamogordo, Mescalero, Corona, Hondo, Capitan and Carrizozo.

Come by the studio next to the Wild Herb Market any time and get in motion.

Ruidoso Dance Ensemble invites the public to come visit the studio for open enrollment. Come find a class and get in motion. Whether you are interested in classical ballet, tap, jazz or whether you would rather kickbox, Zumba, or get into Pilates we have the class for you. Everyone is welcome, no matter the age or experience.

Ruidoso Dance Ensemble has brought the performing art discipline of dance to southern New Mexico in the hopes of being able to provide a unique presence in the community through dance, performance, training, and community outreach while supporting higher education. Ruidoso Dance Ensemble supports their youth and encourages them to develop self-esteem, team work, communications, creative thinking, imagination, and invention as well as awareness of self, personal wellbeing and health. Dancers involved with the classical ballet classes get the unique opportunity to be in two professional productions at the Spencer Theater each year. A great advantage of being able to do professional performances includes learning etiquette and professional behaviorisms.

This in turn encourages these children to participate in school and be positive members of the community.

In addition, the technique and accomplishments derived from studying with Ruidoso Dance Ensemble provide our students with essential skills and attitudes necessary to be successful in higher educational and career endeavCourtesy photo Members of the Ruidoso Dance Ensemble prepare ors. The Ruidoso Dance Ensemble helps to suptheir makeup and costumes before a production at port the academic curriculum of the schools by the Spencer Theater. teaching discipline and inspiring hard work. Ru-

September 11, 2012

Alzheimer’s fundraiser a success

By Rebecca Ponder

The local fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association was held at Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House and raised $1,758. The silent auction was very successful thanks to the generous support of the following: Josie’s Framery, Robin Riggio, Harold and Lane Albritton, Nails

by Sonia, Alyce Van Tussenbroek, Rosalie Olivas, Coyote Howling Gift Shop, Sally Wimberly, The Red Raccoon, Harvey Foster, Joe Long, Madeleine Sabo, Laury Reed and Kellerman’s Midtown Emporium.

Tradd Tidwell entertained the group with live music.

Bruce DeFoor painted two pictures (“View near Sierra Blanca” and “View near Capitan”) which were both auctioned off. He also contributed two Ruidoso vintage prints and a large poster “Rains Return to Sierra Blanca.” The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held in Roswell on Sept.

29; please join a team or start your own. Donations may still be made payable to Alzheimer’s Association through Sacred Grounds.

Photo courtesy of Will Ponder

Bruce DeFoor paints a view of Sierra Blanca during the walk to end Alzheimer’s disease fundraiser.

The painting was auctioned to help raise funds for the event.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 12 Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, runs through Sept.

16. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Visit www.motorcyclerally. com for a complete schedule and more info. 575-973-4977.

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

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

Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic rock and country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13 Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, runs through Sept.

16. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Visit www.motorcyclerally. com for a complete schedule and more info. 575-973-4977.

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

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

Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic rock and country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Potcheen, high-energy Celtic Rock perform at Grace O’Malley’s, 8:30 p.m.

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

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 14 Annual Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Mescalero, runs through Sept.

16. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Visit www.motorcyclerally. com for a complete schedule and more info. 575-973-4977.

Golden Aspen Hog Battle BBQ “BBQ Rally,” Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., Friday and Saturday. This isn’t your typical BBQ, this is “BBQ with Attitude.”

There will be unique art and insurmountable creations offered by local artists that will provide an easy opportunity to find the perfect thing for all the friends and family that will be “red hot” with envy for missing out. The PHUZZ, Blaze the Nation, Crooked Beaver Creek, and others will keep the whole crowd having a smokin’ good time all day. Topping Friday evening off with a literal “music feast.” 575-538-8370; www.hogbattlebbq.com.

The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark.

Produce, plants, flowers, crafts and unique entertainment. Every Friday through the summer.

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

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

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen-

dell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fish fry and live band.

Cantina Night at Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Live music with guitar and fiddle playing Western Swing.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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

575-257-2273.

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

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

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

Potcheen, high-energy Celtic Rock perform at Grace O’Malley’s, 8:30 p.m.

Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic rock and country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

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.

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

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Every day except Sunday; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $25 for adults; $15 for children 4-12.

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

Tony Avallone performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Enchilada Night: $7.95.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Free Movie at Sacred Grounds: “Cookie’s Fortune,” 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. “Cookie’s Fortune” unfolds over an eventful Easter weekend in a small town. Camille Dixon - a pushy theater director, Camille is shocked to discover that SATURDAY her Aunt Jewel Mae “Cookie” Orcutt SEPTEMBER 15 Annual Golden Aspen Motor- has committed suicide. Terrified at cycle Rally, Inn of the Mountain the thought of how this will tarnish Gods, Mescalero, runs through Sept. the family name, she eats the suicide 16. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and vendors. A tradition in Ruidoso for more than 40 years. Saturday Motorcycle parade starts at 10 a.m. Visit www.motorcyclerally.com for a complete schedule and more info. 575-973-4977.

Golden Aspen Hog Battle BBQ “BBQ Rally,” Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr., Friday and Saturday. This isn’t your typical BBQ, this is “BBQ with Attitude.”

There will be unique art and insurmountable creations offered by local artists that will provide an easy opportunity to find the perfect thing for all the friends and family that will be “red hot” with envy for missing out. 575-538-8370; www.hogbattlebbq.com.

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

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

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Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack.

The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institution. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-3784142.

“Authentic Memories of the American West” exhibit, presented by the Snidow Museum of Art, running through Oct. 15 at the Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

“A Land So Strange” exhibit, Hubbard

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This set-up leads the police to one main suspect who also happens to be Cookie’s best friend. Although the rest of the town is convinced Willis didn’t commit the crime, an outside investigator isn’t so sure. As Easter Sunday and opening night of the play arrive, the truth comes out, revealing more secrets than anyone could have possibly imagined. 575257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffeeshop.com.

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

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

Potcheen, high-energy Celtic Rock perform at Grace O’Malley’s, 8:30 p.m.

Suzi Weber & the Mixx (Classic

Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets Kammander is a very nice boy about 2 years old. He plays well with other dogs and is also house trained. He loves to go for walks and also listens well.

Portia is a very

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mature young adult cat that is very calm and reserved. She is very clean, and socializes well with the other cats. She has mothered at least one litter of kittens we know of. She is quiet and loving.

She keeps herself well groomed and is always ready to come out and play.

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

Website: adoptnmpet.com.

Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 8, 2013. An educational journey of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history.

Hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century tell the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the EuroAmericans who created the New Mexico we experience today. Visit www.hubbardmuseum. org. Free with admission to the museum.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Mountain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air and Kiddie Bounce House.

rock and country) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

dors. Visit www.motorcyclerally.com for a complete schedule and more info. 575-973-4977.

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

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 16 MONDAY Annual Golden Aspen MotorcySEPTEMBER 17 cle Rally, Inn of the Mountain Gods, Live music at WPS in Midtown Mescalero,. Rally for motorcycle riders with poker run, events and ven- Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Ruidoso Free Press

September 11, 2012

Altrusa Club Vino Bingo fundraiser

This week in Lincoln County history Courtesy of Gary Cozzens, President, Lincoln County Historical Society Sept. 11, 1879 Captain George Purrington, Thomas Davenport and Company H, 9th Cavalry transferred to Fort Bayard. 2nd Lieutenant G. W. Smith and detachment of one sergeant, one corporal and 15 privates remain at Tularosa.

Sept. 12, 1864 Major William Brady assumes command of Fort Stanton.

Sept. 12, 1878 A detachment of Lieutenant M. F. Goodwin and 2 NCOs and 13 men sent to establish post at Tularosa to stop the illegal sale of alcohol.

Sept. 14, 1938 Patient Gus Ronquist died of heart attack in his tent cabin at Ft. Stanton.

Sept. 15, 1857 George S. Beall is appointed Post Master at Ft. Stanton Sept. 15, 1875 Juan Patron shot

by John Riley (also given as Sept. 18 and 23) Sept. 15, 1878 One NCO and two privates detached to protect Indian Agent Godfrey.

Sept. 16, 1864 Ojo Blanco with his group of 51 people returns to the Bosque Redondo Reservation.

Sept. 16, 1866 Murphy and Fritz

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mustered out of army and establish brewery on edge of Fort Stanton reservation.

Sept. 16, 1874 Catherine Antrim dies in Silver City Sept. 17-20, 1859 Lieutenant Colonel Joseph E. Johnston conducts inspection of Fort Stanton.

Sept. 17, 1878 Susan McSween flees Lincoln for Las Vegas

Courtesy photos

The Altrusa Club of Ruidoso fundraiser held at Sanctuary on the River on Sept. 6 was a great success. Altrusa Club members would like to thank everyone in the community who came out and supported the second annual event.

Pictured above left is Carol Howard, the winner of $100, with Altrusans Judy Griffin, Terri Trotter and the MC for the evening, Perry Champion.

Sept. 18, 1868 McCleave patrol returns after covering 225 miles.

Sept. 18, 1871 Indian Agent Curtis reports 325 Mescaleros on reservation.

Sept. 18, 1879 Lieutenant Byron Dawson ambushed by Indians and relieved by Capt. C. D. Beyer.

Eight killed, one wounded.

Sept. 19, 1855 Two prisoners escape from Ft. Stanton guardhouse by digging through adobe walls.

Sept. 19, 1873 John Bolton appointed first Post Master of Lincoln Sept. 19, 1876 Emilie Scholand (sister) and Charles Fritz named administrators of Emil Fritz’s estate. Alexander McSween continued as counsel.

SEED OF FAITH from pg. 17 Sunday mornings finds Sills supporting Vinson at Christ Community Church.

A seminar dealing with healing will be held Oct. 6 at Seed of Faith/Christ Community Church. All are welcome to attend and learn what Jesus taught about healing. “Healing is the focus, whether it’s emotional or physical healing needed,” says Sills. Phone 575-973-3721 for information.

The second annual Seed of Faith Women’s conference is scheduled Nov. 2 and 3.

“Shine Conference 2012 is about walking a free, extravagant and unencumbered life,” says Sills. Scheduled speakers include Scherry Billins, currently living in Oklahoma City, who will bring messages about fulfillment of

God given potential. Billins plans to move to Capitan and assist Sills in ministry.

Also scheduled is Linda Faulkner, OKC who is passionate about awakening the warrior in women with lessons about powerful prayer. Her delivery is straightforward, honest and encouraging.

Candi Kelly, Guymon, Oklahoma and Dana Dupree, OKC round out the two-dayevent team. There is no registration fee however a love offering will be received. Shine 2012’s schedule: Friday, Nov. 2, 7 - 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 3, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. with free lunch provided. Shine 2012 will be held at 517 W. Smoky Bear Blvd in Capitan. Phone 575-973-3721 for information.

Classifieds

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

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Seeking dedicated participants to help further develop one of the fastest growing restaurants in Ruidoso.

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

Come join our family today. Apply in person at Cornerstone Bakery Café, 359 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, NM.

REGION IX EDUCATION COOPERATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL MEETING - Thursday, September 20, 2012, 9:00 a.m. – REC IX Executive Director’s Office. The meeting is open to the public. Agenda items include budget adjustments/submissions, fiscal, program updates, and employment recommendations/resignations. In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, community members are requested to contact Cathy Jones at (575) 257-2368, if public accommodations are needed. /s/ Cathy Jones, Executive Director

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Well-established Ruidoso real estate firm now accepting resumes for FULL TIME BOOKKEEPER with computer experience. Send or drop by resumes to Prudential Lynch Realty, 616 Mechem Drive, Ruidoso, NM, 88345.

DOLLAR CAB night and weekend drivers needed. 575-973-1427 SENIOR CITIZENS WELCOME. Night Auditor needed 3 to 4 nights a week. 24-40 hours a week. Come by 412 Hwy 70. No Phone Calls Please PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN job opening. Will train on site.

Bring resume to Therapy Associates Inc 141 Mescalero Trail Ruidoso.

MOTEL 6 is accepting applications for housekeeping and night audit.

Apply in person at 412 HWY 70 W Ruidoso. No Phone Calls Please SALES AND GENERAL responsibility for retail furniture and decor.

575-937-1870 RN, LPN, EMT, MEDICAL ASSISTANT, NURSE AIDE AND MEDICAL CLERKS needed for correctional facility in Carrizozo.

Hours vary but will mainly be M-F. 2 shifts available. For more information, please contact Ms. Garrett in Medical @ 575-648-6510, email cdavis@emeraldcompanies.com, or fax resume to 806-686-0952.

SIERRA BLANCA COLLISION CENTER hiring EXPERIENCED automotive manager. Apply in person at 201 Highway 70. 575-378-4171.

HOUSEKEEPERS for Ruidoso River Resort. $10 per hour. Call Nicole at

Eastern New Mexico University-Ruidoso is recruiting well-qualified applicants for:

Information Specialist Additional information and application procedures are available on-line at www.ruidoso.enmu.edu/jobs/staff.html Inquiries: Call (575) 257-2120 or (800) 934-3668.

An AA/EOE Employer

E M P LOY M E N T N OT I C E TEMPORARY/SEASONAL CLERK - Lincoln County Treasurer’s Office. The applicant must have skills in computers, ten key calculators, basic accounting, filing, and good communication skills, both orally and in writing. Obtain application and job description from Billie-Jo Guevara at 575/648-2385 ext. 100.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 P.M., September 17, 2012. Equal Opportunity Employer.

575-921-4099 AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for hands-on Aviation Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 888-206-4704 RAMADA INN is looking for front desk and housekeeping personnel.

Apply in person 2191 Hwy 70 West

cal and clean MVR. Positions to fill immediately. Call 575-461-4221, 1-800-750-4221 or email to: jimhayes66@qwestoffice.net ADVERTISE YOUR DRIVER JOBS in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper to place your ad or log onto www.nmpress. org for more information.

DRIVER NEEDED for delivery route in Lincoln County. Driver must have reliable vehicle with room for inventory and clean driving record.

Must be physically able to lift and move 100 lbs. Work hours will be Tuesdays 5:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Call Sandi at 575-258-9922.

ADULT PROVIDER for Student Supervision. Up to four days a week $60.00 per day. Carrizozo Municipal Schools 575-648-2348

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150 HEALTHCARE

YOUR LOCAL VERIZON WIRELESS RETAILER in Ruidoso is now accepting applications for a friendly, outgoing, professional Sales Rep. Sales experience a plus.

Will train. Please inquire in person at 26126 US Hwy70 Ruidoso, NM IT SPECIALIST Paid training in the U.S. Navy. $ for school. Medical/dental, 30 days vacation/yr.

HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri (800) 354-9627 CDL DRIVERS WANTED: Regional routes, home weekends, competitive pay. Must have current physi-

LOOKING FOR HELP to build a simple covered enclosure for cats.

575-973-4805 ATTENTION SLEEP APNEA SUFFERERS with Medicare. Get FREE CPAP Replacement Supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery!

Best of all, prevent red skin sores and bacterial infection! Call 866938-5101 ATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE talking meter and diabetic testing supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery!

Best of all, this meter eliminates painful finger pricking! Call 866406-2158 MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment.

FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical

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All American Realty RENTALS

Homes for Rent RV Spaces Available Call Pat at

257-8444 220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE

We look forward to meeting you!

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Guardian Today 888-416-2099

1997 CHAMPION 16X80. Completely furnished, 3BD, 2BA. Ceiling fans throughout, washer,dryer, fridge, water softener, AC, carport and storm windows. Plus larger deck $32,900. Call 575-973-0289

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

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225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM PARK MODEL UNIT. Centrally located. $525/$350. References and lease required. 575257-0872

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED HORSE PROPERTY CAPITAN 3500sq feet, with Barn, Shop on 5 acres. $345,000 OBO 575-354-1520

STUCCO HOME WITH TILE ROOF IN ALTO VILLAGE

Remodeled home on the golf course.

Really nice deck with privacy feeling and deer right in your back yard most of the time. Overlooks fairway with the oldest juniper on the golf course. Fully furnished with exception of a few items. $325,000 MLS #108469

CUTE AND ADORABLE WITH MOUNTAIN FLAVOR

Attractive remodeled 3 bdrm, 2 ba home, w/ very appealing color schemes. Could be an ideal first or second home. Wonderful kitchen w/extra cabinet space. Garage has attic space storage. Property also has a fenced yard & easy access. This one you definitely want to view! $169,900 MLS #110545

Looking for a career in Real Estate? Call us! For additional listings & other valuable information:

www.PrudentialLynchRealty.com

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN 4 BD/2 BA $2000 a month plus deposit plus utilities on Cree 575430-7009 2 BD, 2.5 BA Great location $850.00 a month 575-937-3995

250 FARMS, RANCHES OR LAND/ACREAGE **CAPITAN** BEST 1/2 acre, paved road, AWESOME landscape on drip, 300 degree views with Sierra Blanca, ALL utilities in, Must See! Asking $59,900. READY FOR YOUR HOME or MFH come see at 216 Main Road. 575336-1555 or 575-937-4553 CLOSE TO RUIDOSO 20 acres with water, $29,900. Municipal water, maintained roads and electric.

Won’t last at this price! Call NMRS 866-906-2857 FLEETING OPPORTUNITY 40 acres, $34,900. Only 1 available.

All weather roads and electric. 1 hr to Ruidoso. Beautiful land. Priced for quick sale. Call NMRS 888-6766979

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

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

Under New Ownership This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

TTY Relay - 711

MOUNTAIN CHALET

Super floor plan with this 3 bedroom, 2 bath real mountain flavor chalet home. 2 fireplace sources, 1 wood stove and 1 fireplace. Full golf membership with 2 18-hole golf courses. Owner will consider selling furnishings. Also will consider trading for home or lot with social membership in Alto Village. MLS #111113 $219,500

RENTALS HOUSES 101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning FP & fenced yard. Approx. 1480 sq.ft. $950/Mo + utilities.

420 5TH STREET – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with fireplace & W/D. Deck & partially fenced yard. Approx. 1180 sq.ft. $850/Mo + utilities.

147 MUSKETBALL – UNF 2 BDR, 1 BA with W/D & deck. Approx.

1698 sq.ft. $900/Mo + utilities. (Available 10-1)

MANUFACTURED HOMES

111 LAGUNA DRIVE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with W/D hookups. Approx. 1435 sq.ft. $950/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. $650/Mo + utilities.

2213 SUDDERTH DRIVE – Large retail space in the heart of Midtown! Approx. 2018 sq.ft. $2000/Mo + utilities.

575-257-4011 • 800-530-4597 View these rentals at: www.ruidosorelo.com

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

Convenient Village location, School System walking distance.

354-0967 310 MISCELLANEOUS 97 Ford F250 diamondplated running boards and toolbox $4200, 6 jet bath tub 5x5 corner $400, radial arm saw 12 inch 220volt $400, 2 dinettes $100 and $150, Black granite 12X12 tiles $2.50 each 800X1000 square foot - buy any or all! Call 575-257-5600

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MAKE/ SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill? Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info/DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills. com 1-800-578-1363 Ext.300N

360 APPLIANCES COMMERCIAL 2 DOOR HOBART FREEZER. Works great! $800 or Best offer. 575-258-3409

460 LIVESTOCK & PETS 2-4 MONTH OLD FERAL (WILD) KITTENS need barn home. Fixed and have rabies shots. 575-6374636

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Attorney at Law

Patricia S. Ortiz

Experienced.

Knowledgeable.

Capable.

Qualified in the following areas of law: Family, Bankruptcy, Criminal, General Civil.

Thirty-six years experience.

Please call for appointment

(575) 973-3090

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