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11 a.m.: “What Makes a Criminal a Criminal?” Protect your business by better understanding a financial criminal. 12 p.m.: “Where is Your Business Heading?” Bring organizational clarity and productivity to your next team meeting. Lunch provided. View the latest banking technologies, 5 p.m. at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, 575-258-2265, www. citybankshowcase.com/Ruidoso. Free.
September 21
International Peace Day celebration
Unite with supporters of peace around the world with Outdoor Morning Meditation at the Ruidoso Library 7:30-8 a.m., a Moment of Silence at 12 p.m., “One Peace at a Time” movie at noon at the Ruidoso Library, 107 Kansas City Rd., plus a CommUNITY Celebration and Potluck at the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., 6-8:30 p.m. Free.
September 21-22 Used tire amnesty weekend
Bring used tires, old pots and pans and recycle them. Car, light truck, SUV tires (with or without rims). All American Park in Ruidoso Downs and Schoolhouse Park in Ruidoso. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to noon. Greentree Solid Waste: 575378-4697 or Ruidoso Parks and Rec: 575-257-5030. Free.
The Bennett Trust Benefit Gala
Two evenings of performance art including the premiere of Robert Patrick’s new comedy, “You’re Family,” musical entertainment by local artists, and an eclectic selection of art from Betty Bennett’s private collection, 7 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Bennett Trust ENMU Scholarship Fund. The Old Mill, 641 Sudderth, 575257-7395 or 257-3012. $45.
September 22 Tour de Ruidoso
The Sixth Annual Tour de Ruidoso offers altitude and climbing challenges, historical trails and magnificent views. Start and finish at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca. Benefitting local not-for-profit organizations. 8:10 a.m., Registration required. www.bicycleruidoso. com/#!__tour-de-ruidosocentury-ride.
4th Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly-In
Air Force static displays, flyovers throughout the day, new and vintage aircraft and war birds on the air field. Free pancake breakfast and free hamburger and hot dog lunch. Longhorn Dance band performs in the evening. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sierra Blanca Regional Airport 1000 St. Hwy 220, Alto, 575-336-8111, www. ruidosoflyin.com.
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Village moves to Phase 5 restrictions, water conservation encouraged By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com Mother Nature keeps the village on its toes. In the past five years, the Village of Ruidoso has faced freezes, floods, fires, drought and her fury. Adjustments continue to be made to manage the challenges she brings. The village declared a water emergency which requires the village to implement Phase 5 water use restrictions. According to Debi Lee, village manager, this water emergency has developed in the aftermath of the Little Bear Fire. “The damage that was done to our watershed coupled with the ongoing drought conditions in our area has made this move necessary. We are asking all businesses and residents to do everything they can to help conserve water during this critical time.” When Phase 5 water use restrictions are in place, key issues that residents and businesses alike need to pay attention to. The use of sprinkler systems and garden hoses is prohibited, except for watering vegetable gardens and fruit trees. Vegetable gardens, fruit trees, ornamental plants, flowers and tree wells may be watered by the use of hand-held buckets or sprinkler cans that have
been filled from hose bibs or interior faucets. Restaurants and bars are requested to provide water to their patrons only upon request. Shut off nozzles should be used on hoses for hand-watering “The Little Bear Fire destroyed our ability to collect surface water to refill our reservoirs during the monsoons, and the river water has been degraded to the point that it cannot be treated which has forced us to move to the Phase 5 restrictions,” said Randall Camp, direcSue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press tor of utilities. Randall Camp, director of utilities, addresses the village The village council Thursday, Sept. 13. met Thursday to amend language allowing the village to rehabilivillage engineers. Although both wells will tate Eagle Creek wells two and four located be rehabilitated, both will not be in use 100 on US Forest Service land to meet ground percent of the time. water demands. With surface water contami“The Mayor needs to be authorized to nated in the aftermath of the Little Bear fire, sign the annual operating plan to bring these ground water is the best viable source for the wells back up to speed,” Camp said. village in the coming months, according to see wAter, pg 3
By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com The Wild Earth Guardians have been the subject of increased scrutiny regarding their conservation methods, particularly in the Bonito lake area preceding the Little Bear Fire. Lincoln County commissioners seemed to empathize with local foresters trying to improve conditions for the county watershed as they face objection from a couple of environmental organizations. Smokey Bear District Ranger Dave Warnack told commissioners on Sept. 20 2011 that after a “Finding of No Significant Impact” was published as a result of the environmental assessment for a proposed Bonito Canyon forest thinning project, the study was appealed by WildEarth Guardians and the Center for Biological Diversity. “I feel like these groups are kind of getting out of hand,” said Minter. “They’re obstructionists, the minority going against the majority.” Commissioner Mark Doth told Warnack that he empathized with his situation. “WildEarth Guardians and Center for Bio-
logical Diversity are obstructionists, plain and simple and if you don’t believe me, you can look at how many lawyers are on their payroll,” Doth added. During a recent interview with the Ruidoso Free Press; Brian Bird, wild places program director for WildEarth Guardians, proclaims the group’s efforts are an example of a healthy and fundamental democratic process available for citizens to monitor and hold accountable the federal government for their management of public lands. “Citizens residing in wildland urban interface areas should not be left with the government calling the shots. We present collaborative solutions of give and take, as with the Bonito lake project. In this instance, the forest service was unwilling to compromise. Collaboration is a two-way street. We once had an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the local forest service district regarding forest management but that has since been trashed” Bird said. Bird contends the WildEarth Guardians is proud of its position on forest restoration and wildfire hazard management. In con-
Good intentions misunderstood, WildEarth Guardians
trast to some preconceptions, Guardians has supported numerous thinning projects in the Lincoln National Forest and supports local community input. “WildEarth Guardians is working conscientiously in collaboration with the private sector, local, state and federal governments on solutions. WildEarth Guardians has filed just one lawsuit in the last decade affecting a logging project on the Lincoln National Forest,” Bird said. The organization believes it is possible to find common ground that serves both communities in the wildland urban interface (WUI) and natural systems. “I do admit that my organization can do a better job educating the public of our initiatives. It seems like only what are perceived as bad things we do make headlines. Overall, the Village of Ruidoso and your District Ranger (Dave Warnack) in comparison to other communities are doing a stellar job with fireplain management and thinning projects within the village and its buffer zones. The Wild Earth Guardians have their work cut out for them in the eyes of the pubsee wiLdeArtH, pg 3
Recall-free RMS Board gets back to business By Eugene Heathman Editor eugene@ruidosofreepress.com Today will be the first Ruidoso Municipal School District Board meeting since a 3-2 Supreme Court ruling in Santa Fe Sept. 11 vindicated RMS school board members Devin Marshall and Curt Temple of corruption charges, halting a scheduled recall election. The decision overturns District Judge Jerry Ritters ruling which allowed a recall election to move forward on Sept. 18. Marshall and Temple have emphatically proclaimed their innocence of the charges behind the recall, contend they followed procedures and refuted conspiracy allegations when placing RMS Superintendent Beatta Harris on paid administrative leave May 29 during a special meeting. Marshall, Temple and board member Cecil Davis cast votes in favor of
standards,” MarHarris’s removal. shall said. Kerry Gladden Chief Justice and Rhonda VinPetra Jimenez Maes cent voted against announced the the action. ruling following “The exjust 15 minutes of tremely difficult deliberation. decision was RMS Board made as a result President Devin of 15 months of Marshall told the strained interacRuidoso Free Press, tions, and numerDevin Marshall “I am very thankful ous attempts to to have this final develop a workjudgment detering relationship mined by the state’s as a team of six. highest court. The We have held Supreme Court several team found no evidence building sesof malfeasance. sions, written out This has been a very specific expectadifficult yet necestions, and asked sary process.” many difficult Marshall looks questions of our forward to refocussuperintendent to Curt Temple ing her efforts on encourage more the students and reaccountability, mains positive that the student’s and to foster higher academic ! IEWS SB V
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Community Calendar 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.
Tire amnesty A used tire amnesty weekend for Lincoln County and Mescalero residents is this Sept. 21-22 at various locations. Residents are encouraged to bring in car, light truck and SUV tires – with or without rims – as well as discarded pots and pans. Times for the amnesty are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Residents can bring items to Schoolhouse Park at 510 Sudderth Dr. in Ruidoso or All American Park on Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. County and Mescalero residents, schools and government agencies are welcome to participate. Call 378-4697 or 257-5030 for more information.
Gallery openings Two art galleries will host their grand openings in Carrizozo on Sept. 22 from 2 to 7 p.m. Buckalow’s Gallery and Heart of the Raven, both located on the corners of 12th Street behind the Outpost Building, will feature artist’s receptions and music for one and all.
Drug take-back The 49th Medical Group, 49th Security Forces Squadron and the Drug Demand Reduction office at Holloman Air Force Base are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to host a drug take-back day, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shoppette, exchange and commissary. Team Holloman members can bring unused and unwanted medicine, vitamins and prescription and non-prescription drugs to any of the drop-off locations. For more information, call 575-572-2596.
AVSD meeting The Alpine Village Water and Sanitation District will hold its regular monthly meeting Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. at 114 Alpine Meadows Trail. All residents of the district are welcome to attend. For more information, call 2577776 or 973-0324.
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, denial 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.
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.
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 4309502.
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 2574160 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 6301111. The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs. The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890. The Lincoln County fibromyalgia and chronic pain support group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from noon-2 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Country Club Dr. All are welcome and may bring a brown bag lunch. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 257-9810. 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.
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.
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.
Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs. The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Region IX offices at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003. Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Ruidoso Masonic Lodge No. 73 meets first Monday of each
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.
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
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Vehicle donation program benefits the Nest shelter
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Although visitors to Grindstone reservoir enjoyed some fishing in where was once more than 25 more feet of water, the reservoir’s water supply is at dangerously low levels, prompting the Village of Ruidoso to enact Phase 5 water restrictions. WATER from pg. 1 Concerns regarding the orange tint to village water have been addressed. Because of the iron and manganese content of well water, when chlorine is added to purify, the water is tinted. Camp says it’s an extensive process to find the correct balance of chlorine to clarify water. With the possibility of EPA fines, the utilities department has searched for answers. “We think we’ve found the one that is working. It’s gone four days and the water is still coming out nice and clear. It will take more than a week for water to clear. We have water stored and when that water is used, the clear water will take over,” said Camp last week. With an aging infrastructure, village water pipes consistently spring leaks. “At times, we can average four leaks a day in the village’s water pipes. With six employees to look after more than 250 miles of water pipe and 160 miles of sewer pipe, it’s a challenge. We can’t replace the pipes all at once because we would spend more than a million dollars,” says Camp. Each leak can cost the village from $3,000 to $15,000 or more to repair, depending on the location. Each curve ball Mother Nature throws makes the village reassess priorities. The new list is about survival. ”We’re getting the village on well water
now, and we’re working on having a redundancy plan built into our system so failure of any components will still give the village water. We want to make sure we have a water supply regardless of any new disaster. Another priority is to get pressure release valves installed on our wells,” said Camp. Because well water will be the village’s source for the foreseeable future, the village has been elevated to stage five water restrictions. No residential outside watering will be permitted from sprinklers or garden hoses with the exception of vegetable gardens and fruit trees. All other plant life must be watered by hand held bucket or sprinkler cans. Exceptions for outdoor watering are the convention center, public library and municipal ball fields. Continuing to test surface water remains a priority with the utilities department. “There may be sporadic opportunities to harvest surface water after slow and steady flow on the creek with spring runoff. We’ll continue to watch and check throughout the spring months,” says Camp. With weather officials prognosticating an El Nino winter and spring, chances look good that Mother Nature will provide steady rehabilitation barring another natural disaster.
WILDEARTH from pg. 1 lic in communities directly affected with the threat of catastrophic forest fires, and Bird is developing an educational public relations effort to help citizens better understand the larger scope of the mission and purpose of the Wild Earth Guardians. “Our goal is not to obstruct sound forest management but the contrary, to support it. Of course WildEarth Guardians has protested illconceived proposals that would do more harm than good,” Bird said. According to the WildEarth Guardians website, the organization was founded as Forest Guardians in 1989, the original mission of the grassroots effort was to fight a logging project on northern New Mexico’s Elk Mountain. As the evidence of environmental threats continued, the efforts of the Guardians expanded. In addition to fighting logging projects, the organization began to take on public lands livestock grazing industry. Seeing the devastation that cattle
wreak on the Southwest’s precious waterways, the organization launched a campaign to out-compete public lands ranchers for leases. Once the group obtained the leases, they
fenced out the cattle, removed non-native invasive vegetation, and planted native cottonwood and willow trees that allow waterways to thrive and wildlife habitat to be reborn.
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Help End Abuse for Life (HEAL) and The Nest Domestic Violence Shelter are proud to announce their partnership with America’s Car Donation Center. The Center accepts used vehicles – running or not – such as cars, trucks, boats, trailers, RVs and motorcycles and sells them, returning the proceeds minus a nominal processing fee to The Nest. According to HEAL Vice President Josie Powell, “This is a great program that allows someone to donate an older car or truck or RV and help the shelter at the same time. The process is quick and simple, and run by professionals. HEAL has an all-volunteer board of directors that oversees the operation of the Nest in Ruidoso Downs and we greatly appreciate this fundraising tool.” If someone has a vehicle to donate to benefit The Nest, call the shelter at 575-378-6378 and speak with Sue Francis. Sue will connect the donor with a car donation facilitator, who will take a few minutes to gather information on the vehicle. The Center will
make arrangements for a local professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company to pick up the car. It is a good idea to have the vehicle title and any keys in hand to expedite the donation. Donors will receive a receipt when the car is picked up. In addition, donors will be notified by HEAL when the car sells and of the donation amount given to the Nest on their behalf. HEAL will provide a written tax receipt for the accountant or CPA. It’s that simple. Two local residents have already participated in the HEAL Vehicle Donation Program. Local restaurant owner, Debbie Gomez of Cornerstone Bakery, and Linda Pribble of the San Patricio Retreat Center each had an older vehicle they wanted to donate and contacted HEAL to kick-start the program. America’s Car Donation Center was established in 1992 and is the oldest and most trusted car donation choice for non-profit organizations and philanthropic individuals alike.
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Op/ed guest column
After reading the article in the Ruidoso News on the Alto Lakes nightly rental ordinance, I have decided to speak out on the unilateral decision by the Alto Lakes Special Zoning District commission to create this ordinance. After reading the article I see that Mr. Herd (my neighbor) was quoted as though his words were sacrosanct; they are not and unfortunately this is representative of how this entire situation unfolded. At the last ALSZD meeting I attended it was clear that the Commission was committed to doggedly moving forward with plans that will negatively impact every home owner in Alto. As I left that meeting, a long time resident lamented: “What they are planning to do will change the face of our beloved Alto forever.” This week they did just that by voting in favor of an ordinance with consequences that will negatively impact every home owner from here on out. The silver lining around Alto has now been tarnished. Over the course of the last two years this board has been consumed with the desire to control those of us who rent our homes. We subsidize the mortgages, on what are our second homes, by temporarily renting them out to responsible visitors to our beautiful area. Now, however, the ALSZD has taken it a step farther and consciously targeted all homeowners. The board consistently uses the derogatory term “Transient Renters” as though we have set up hobo camps here in the Village. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, if we are all honest about it, the majority of us now live in the area, because we too once came for a short stay, renting in either Ruidoso or Alto. Were we considered transients? Apparently. After sending two illegal and threatening letters to me and one other home owner (forcing me to put an attorney on retainer) the commission was shocked by the news that property rights are still protected in New Mexico and renting one’s home is settled case law. (Re: Delaney vs. Mason) At this revelation they began to develop an “Ordinance” that would control those of us who choose to rent our homes. The first public meeting on the ordinance was marked by folks who spoke out against the proposal and in fact, against any further Government intrusion into our lives altogether. Instead of conceding that the majority of those in attendance were against this action and dropping the cause, the majority of the board stiffened its resolve to push forward with their plans against all comers. Interestingly, they based this entire effort on two nebulous complaints... two! The truly sad part of it all is that the commission is well aware that this ordinance will impact every single homeowner, yet they are emboldened by their authority to do as they please without consideration of obligation to the voice of their constituents. It is also a sad fact that they have actually discussed how this will impact everyone in Alto, yet voted (almost unanimously) to move ahead anyway. Think law suits as neighbors use this
ordinance in an attempt to force their will on each other. The current version of the ordinance relies heavily on issues already covered by the Alto covenants. This makes the ordinance just a way to add another level of authority to the already over-powered and wildly autonomous ALSZD. Two of the most striking rules are the restriction to three cars at any one time parked at a home and two people only per bedroom. These rules have been on the books since the inception of Alto and have, fortunately, been loosely interpreted and never enforced. With the implementation of the proposed ordinance, that will change. Neighbor will be pitted against neighbor. Family gatherings will now come with the expectation that the Sheriff will arrive and that complaints filed with the ALSZD will result in warnings issued and fines assessed based on the ALSZD’s interpretation of uncorroborated facts, as presented to them by biased witnesses like Mr. Herd. Prepare to relocate cars or to send friends and family packing when a head count is done on the number of people planning to stay the night. Wedding receptions, confirmation after-parties, memorials or family gatherings can no longer be held at a private home in Alto. Christmas can no longer see the grandkids curled up on air mattresses in the den while everyone else is gathered around the tree at midnight. This is and always has been against the by-laws, but now it is going to be strictly enforced with the ALSZD moving forward with what is nothing more than a punitive action meant to appease a minority. In addition, the ALSZD will act as judge, jury and executioner and the only recourse available to we home owners is legal action against the complaining neighbor and the ALSZD. Something that I will not hesitate to exercise. It is my expectation that a Writ of Mandamus will be required to force the ALSZD to impose their sanctions on all fairly, based on how badly they treated me on the word of one neighbor. Of course, the ALSZD will use our own membership fees to hire lawyers to prosecute us. Clearly this is un-American and not in the spirit of who we are, but has a familiar feel to it anymore. That some need the income from renting on occasion is a given. However, others in our community use their second homes as incentives for staff, return of a favor to a friend who helped in a crisis or for use by a valued customer, rewarding them with a free stay in our mountain paradise. The commission has decided that this is now an illegal practice unless prior permission has been obtained from the ALSZD. They have decided that a “free” stay as a reward is, in fact, a form of remuneration and makes the transaction subject to their new ordinance, thus requiring the purchase of a license and the homeowner subject to their discretion and punishments. It is my contention that this ordinance was completely unnecessary. Renting in Alto has been part of its legacy since the first ground was broken, just as it is
Letters to the Editor
Protesting youth corrections facility
To Veronica Gonzales Secretary of Cultural Affairs Secretary Dear Secretary Gonzales: I am writing you this letter as the President of the Lincoln County Historical Society. It is in that capacity that I wish to express our concern in the plan of reopening a juvenile facility on the old Fort reservation. Time and again the state has placed a facility here with little regard to the concerns or safety of local residents, sometimes with fatal results. Since the juvenile facility closed, Fort Stanton has experienced explosive growth in both visitors and supports. Last year alone saw 22,000 visitors to the site. The area has significant Jornada Mogollon sites and remnants of Mescalero pres-
ence. The old Fort and Merchant Marine Hospital are in remarkable shape. To add a juvenile facility would be a travesty. While I criticize the plan being presented by the state, permit me to offer an alternate one – include the remainder of the state land in the state monument. Make it all a place where citizens of New Mexico and the remainder of the world can visit and enjoy. Place the whole site in the State Monument and quit trying to find a place for youth in trouble away from the populated areas of the state. Rumor has it that furniture and fixtures have already been ordered for the juvenile facility and the locals hears they are just going through the motions to be in compliance with law. If those rumors are to believed the juvenile facility will open in the near future.
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everywhere else in America and until a small minority decided to force their ideals on the rest of us, no one cared. It is also my contention that this entire fiasco has come about because of two complainers, both of which I suspect are “Good Ol’ Boys”. It’s clear that the system is slanted to the well connected. (Imagine that) I ask all of you who care about your freedom to contact the ALSZD by email, phone or mail and voice your opposition to what they have done. (For contact information: www.alszd.org) During one meeting it was suggested that this be voted on by the community so that we could all decide on what our future should look like, but the response from the chair was, “We are elected to make these decisions and we don’t need to check with anyone.” As a side note, the ALSZD was originally formed, duplicating an already existing building standards board, based on the absurd and trumped up fear that Ruidoso was about to annex Alto. Two years ago the call for nominees for the ALSZD was placed in the Lincoln County Register, as was the election information, rather than in the Ruidoso News or Free Press, papers that we all have ready access to. As a result, the same five people retained their seats, re-elected by nine votes. This appears wrong to me. We as Alto home owners deserve better and the fact that none of us voted for this board makes it all the more striking that they feel authorized to force this legislation on us. When asked about this at the last meeting, the chair became enraged and said that the board had no obligation to do any more than they did and that it is the public’s responsibility to keep track of these things. I would suggest that not having an obligation to we as homeowners and indeed as citizens has become the trademark of most governmental organizations and this newly minted ordinance is evidence that the ALSZD is no different. My wife and I had intended to continue renting our house nightly until we retire there in the next two years. However, we are now considering our options while we ready ourselves to move permanently to Alto. Today, I contacted the New Mexico Affordable Housing Authority/HUD and am looking into the possibility of offering our property as a low income monthly rental until such time that we are ready to retire. This will free us from the heavy hand of the ALSZD and still cover much of our mortgage. We have been fortunate in life, so being able to do something like this seems like the actions of the ALSZD have actually presented us with an opportunity to give back by helping out a family that needs a hand up. This also solves Mr. Herd’s concerns with nightly renters, so it will be a win win situation. Another bonus is that in writing this letter I found it cathartic and realized that even when mean spirited intentions befall ones life, there is always a silver lining, somewhere. Chuck Duncan Alto homeowner
When the military officers who founded the Fort came in 1855 they recorded the distance from their home Forts in Mesilla and Albuquerque. They soon left a small garrison and returned to their home camps. It would be ironic if the same thing happens in 2012. Will a juvenile facility be established and state officials return to their offices and forget about the old fort, or, will they save a one-of-a kind treasure far away from the seats of power? I implore you to use your influence for the latter. Thank you for your time. Gary Cozzens
Alternatives to Camp Sierra Blanca
Dear Secretary Gonzales: I have attended three meetings hosted by CYFD Secretary Deines concerning the reopening of a juvenile detention center at Fort Stanton. I have spoken directly to the secretary and her deputy, urging them to slow down the process and do some kind of socio-economic impact study. My Lincoln County Commission District encompasses the areas abutting Fort Stanton. Before redistricting, it was in my district. Impact of opening a detention center at Fort Stanton and the National Conservation area As you know, the history of Fort Stanton and the surrounding area has been changing in recent years. When Fort Stanton was the location of a drug rehab facility, the quad and all of the buildings were off limits to any visitors. That operation has since closed and the area is open to the public again. Three years ago, when Camp Sierra Blanca was closed, the Fort was not a state monument nor was the surrounding BLM area a National Conservation Area. It was a good remote location for a detention center. Since the closing, Fort Stanton has become a state monument and the BLM National Conservation Area was designated. The State of New Mexico has funded millions of dollars in renovations and preservation activities at Fort Stanton.
It was well deserved and the volunteers have worked closely with the Dept. of Cultural Affairs to increase the visibility of the fort nation-wide. They now have more than 9,000 registered visitors annually. Similarly, the BLM has spent monies on 100 miles of new trails that will accommodate bike and horse competitions, hikers, etc. Several races have occurred over the last few years. This area has drawn more than 10,000 registered visitors. Security Issues Residents have concerns about security because of “escapes” in the past. We understand from Secretary Deines that a 14-foot fence with razor wire on the top and additional security cameras are in place. I also believe that the proposed “Missouri Model” for treating the detainees is a good one for minimizing escapes. Lincoln County now has a reverse 911 system, CodeRed, which can be used by CYFD to notify all or parts of the county should any time of escape or emergency event occur at the facility. So, security is not as big an issue as it once was. However, some BLM trails come very close to the detention facility location and may have to be closed to protect the public and the juveniles. Balancing economic issues Secretary Deines estimates that the facility will require 50 employees and bring more than $2 million to Lincoln County each year. On the other hand, the Chamber of Commerce estimates that visitors to the Fort Stanton area bring in $100 to $300 per day. This could mean up to $6 million in “new” private money to the state in tourist dollars. A new detention center would be using tax dollars and only transfer from one part of the state to another. This is my reason for slowing down the process and really looking at any potential impacts to tourism. I have been told that tourism drops off when the mandatory “do not pick up hitchhikers, detention facility in the area” signs go up. Continued on next pg
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LETTERS from pg. 4 I urge all state parties to contact the BLM for their input. Expediting the construction of the Roswell facility We understand that CYFD is planning a new facility in Roswell to serve the SE portion of New Mexico. But, it will take five years to construct and be operational. After this facility is built, it will take some pressure off of the Fort Stanton facility. If there is anything that we as a county commission or our elected state representatives can do to expedite the construction, please let us know. Involving stakeholders up front In my 25-year career in the private sector, I was involved in large projects that required working closely with the public. I found that involving all stakeholders up front, before any plans were in concrete, was the best way to go. Once plans have been “set,” there is too much ownership by those making the proposal. This leads to unnecessary conflicts and a waste of resources. So, I commend CYFD for reaching out to the public and hope that it isn’t too late to consider their input and those of other stakeholders (Dept. of Cultural Affairs, the BLM, Capitan Schools, etc.). Thank you for your consideration. I appreciate all that you do to preserve our state treasures for future generations and for making all the museums, monuments, etc. places that draw many visitors and local residents. We are so lucky in New Mexico to have such rich history. But, once it is gone, it is gone forever. Take care. Kathryn Minter Lincoln County Commissioner
Flood waters will rise
To the Editor: You may share my opinion that there are just too many laws. But as an attorney representing clients with homes along the Rio Ruidoso, I sought to assure them of local adherence to state and federal flood laws. The most critical of those laws require that any permit for development within the well-defined floodplain of our rivers be approved only the Village Council only, and only if it could be shown by calculation that the proposed structure or earthworks would make no change to the pre-engineered level of flood waters, as those factors were calculated in 1994. FEMA Flood Insurance Study for Ruidoso (March 15, 1994). Whew! That’s a mouthful, but that’s it. It basically says “don’t build anything in the floodplain.” To achieve this, FEMA requires a “Norise Certificate” to show that any proposed development would cause no more than a 0.0 percent rise in flood waters. Because the “0.0” number is nearly impossible to achieve, FEMA demands that all the calculations for arriving at that number be attached to every No-rise Certificate and permit application. 44 CFR Ch. 1 § 60.3. Ruidoso adopted these FEMA requirements with Ruidoso Municipal Ordinance § 54-327, and § 54-338. Professionals insist that, without the supporting calculations, the project doesn’t have a prayer. That is, unless the project is within Village Limits. Shawn Fort, the Village Floodplain Manager, has decided that the no-rise calculations are not necessary here. If an engineer tells him the numbers are good, then by golly, that’s good enough for Mr. Fort. If any New Mexico engineer offers to certify that a 30-foot by 4-foot concrete-and-rock flood-deflector to be built on the banks of the Rio Ru-
idoso would produce an exact 0.0 percent rise, then Mr. Fort says he doesn’t need to see the calculations, and he’ll approve the plan. There is a good chance he will not even appear to inspect the site. But what about that pesky New Mexico statute that says “a county or municipality with identified flood … hazard areas shall by ordinance… require review by the local flood plain manager for development within a designated flood or mudslide hazard area; provided that final decisions are approved by the local governing body?” NMSA § 3-18-7. This seems to say, “The Village Council must approve all development within the designated flood hazard area, following review by the local floodplain manager.” My professional references say that this interpretation is reasonable, and two certified floodplain managers with impeccable professional educations have confirmed that the words are plain enough. However, Mr. Fort interprets his role much more liberally, contending that “anything that’s in violation or a variance to the regulations, that would have to be approved by the local governing body.” When asked who decides if the proposed development complies with the regulations, Mr. Fort said, “I do.” Unfortunately, Mr. Fort says he “can’t recall” if he ever sought the Village Council’s approval for any development within the floodplain, so it would seem he just approves of everything. The Village Attorney and Village Manager meanwhile wholeheartedly endorse Mr. Fort’s freestyle execution of his post, with Ms. Lee simply saying “our floodplain management [is] rock solid.” An ironic choice of words. So in early February of this year, I set out to formally address the Village public as part of the Council’s planned meeting agenda, but was flatly denied the opportunity. I have declined the invitation to address the issue in a “public comment” only. I have asked several times since to have a public discussion, but now, I just get no answer. It appears that those making decisions for us all do not want the public to hear my studied observations regarding the Village’s performance against federal, state, and even local flood regulations. And besides, if the emperor truly is naked, or is just ill-advised, we certainly can’t let people say so out loud! I have elected to write this letter because I think citizens and visitors sleeping along the Rio Ruidoso should know that critical laws designed to protect lives and property are deliberately ignored. The Village administration has already heard my thesis, but may think that the public won’t find out, or doesn’t care about those regulations, so the Village has not owned up to the error. However, if the Village continues to ignore federal “no-rise” requirements, the extent of downstream flood damage will exponentially increase, and grow ever more closely linked to each negligent municipal oversight. And if anyone actually thinks we aren’t due for another flood for another 96 years, they haven’t been down to the river during our recent monsoons. It’s frightening how an active flood surge can be so suddenly and undeniably influential to people in it’s path. If you would like to see this issue addressed and resolved, call your Village contact and demand that Village officials learn and adhere to all of the flood-safety laws. Liam Griffin Attorney at Law Ruidoso see Letters pg 9
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Downs GRT tax fails, what’s next? By Todd Fuqua Reporter todd@ruidosofreepress.com The people – all 105 of them – have spoken in the matter of the proposed Quality of Life Gross Receipts Tax in Ruidoso Downs. But that doesn’t mean the issue is dead. The tax – which was first proposed by the council as a method to provide funding to various cultural and athletic organizations which otherwise might have to do without municipal dollars – was voted down 66-39, a tally that was made official in Monday’s Council meeting. Mayor Gary Williams was the first to accept the blame in the tax’s defeat, and said the city is looking at ways to bring the question back to the people, although it would be at least a year – by law – before that could happen. “We wanted our community to be self-sustaining, meaning it would be able to stand on its own two feet, to bring something special to its residents,” Williams said. “It didn’t happen because as a mayor, I dropped the ball.” The tax would have added .0025 percent to the
city’s gross receipts tax on retail purchases, approximately 25 cents for every $100 spent. The Council expected the tax to raise almost $200,000 annually, which would then have been disbursed by a cultural advisory board, determining what organizations would receive funding. Part of the reason the tax failed may have been public perception, as it had been widely reported that the Hubbard Museum of the American West would receive the lion’s share of funding. “What it came down to was a misconception what the tax was for,” Williams said. “When you link a name to that tax, it created the illusion that that was the only thing that tax was going to be for.” Organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of Sierra Blanca and Rocks Boxing were specifically mentioned as possible beneficiaries, but several other organizations – Ruidoso Gymnastics, Lincoln County Youth Soccer, Ruidoso Little League – would also have been included. “The way they showed it, a majority would have gone to the museum,” said David Ordorica, founder and coach for Rocks Boxing. “I’m sure the extra money would have helped, but now we’ll have to find other
funding opportunities.” “I hadn’t heard that we would have got anything,” said Rocks director Andy Gonzales. That answer encapsulates how little people really knew about the tax, even among those that could have benefitted from its passage. Tim Coughlin, director of the Boys and Girls Club, said he has little idea of how much the tax would have helped his organization directly, but even a small amount would have been worth it. “We had asked the council for $15,000 originally, and they decided about $7,500 would have been reasonable based on how many kids actually came from Ruidoso Downs,” Coughlin said. “But then that was the end of it. Any amount helps, but the tax wasn’t a make or break.” “We didn’t generalize it,” Williams said of the tax’s potential beneficiaries. “We didn’t elaborate enough to let people know these funds could have gone to all these non-profits that would have been for our kids and our community. “But we have to look at other options now,” he added. “Emphasizing this as a tax didn’t go over well in this economy and this county. It’s a three-letter word.”
PRC’s Marks named energy executive of the year SANTA FE — The New Mexico chapter of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) has selected Public Regulation Commissioner Jason Marks as its 2012 Energy Executive of the Year. The award will be presented Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at a joint meeting of AEE, NM-ASHRAE, and the Energy Service Coalition. The distinguished award is presented each year to an individual for outstanding accomplishments and leadership in the adoption of renewable and efficiency or green energy technologies. “Marks has been a tireless advocate for his constituents, for renewable energy and for advancement of cost effective new technology to improve electricity service and the efficiency of the electric system,” said Jack McGowan, AEE member and president of Rio Ranchobased Energy Control, Inc. Marks has served as an elected member of the PRC since 2004, helping pass renewable energy rules to create targets in New Mexico for solar energy and distributed generation. He has also played active roles in several regional
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creased the number of grid-tied renewable energy systems in New Mexico from 45 to 2,500, and the total amount of installed solar electric generation in the state has increased more than a thousand-fold, to approximately 170 mega-watts. New Mexico was ranked number one nationally for installed solar power per capita as of the end of 2011. “When I first ran for the PRC in 2004, I had a general appreciation of renewable energy,” Marks said. “But it wasn’t until I took office and immersed myself in the details of energy, regula-
B U S I N E S S buzz 2012 RVCC Scholarship golf tournament
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At 22.2 percent, New Mexico has the highest number of poor people of any state, a Census Bureau report released Wednesday revealed. The state’s median income dropped to $44,270 in the most recent two-year period from $46,108 in 2009-10, and advocates say that intervening at the childhood level is the only way to break the poverty cycle.
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health and aesthetic medicine Chryssie Hynde’s memorable quote says it all. When asked how she felt about aging, the 80’s lead singer of the Pretenders said, “I don’t mind getting older. What I mind is getting uglier.” In the study “Beyond Happiness: Thriving” conducted June 2012 for AARP, respondents claim that compared to their younger counter parts they are more happy - even with the inevitable ailments, wrinkles and all. The good news for us aging baby-boomers who turn 65 this year is that along with wisdom we can expect more happiness as we age. So how are active, in-the-game adults dealing with aging issues, mental,
physical and with the aesthetics of aging? From “The Real Fountain of Youth: Exercise”: “The baby boomers, popularizers of tennis and skiing in the 1970s, inventors of jogging and step aerobics in the 1980s... (have) ... produced a major new body of evidence on the benefits of ‘getting physical.’ In fact, this evidence suggests that exercising regularly during middle age and beyond is an enormously effective way to promote just the sort of old age boomers dream about: independent, robust and free of chronic disease or disability. ‘If you had to pick one thing, one single thing that came closest to the fountain of youth,’ says James Fries, M.D., a pioneer researcher on healthy aging at Stanford University, ‘then it would have to be exercise.’” Locally, thanks in part to Blue Lotus Yoga operated by teacher par excellence Shiva Reinheardt, the facilities of the RAC and other studios - we have great options for physical health maintenance. Another component of aging for both men and women, is chemistry. For men testosterone often depletes and a new genre of medical attention is evolving for men in the form of testosterone supplementation. More well known, menopause from women brings challenges. After valiantly declaring myself “symptom-free” of a myriad of
NM811 asks residents to dig safely this fall The weather is cooling off and all over New Mexico folks are getting ready to start their fall projects. NM811 reminds anyone who is planning a digging project, including do-it-yourselfers and contractors, to call 8-1-1 before starting any type of landscape and home improvement projects. Digging without knowing the location of underground utilities can cause serious injuries, service disruptions and repair costs if a line is damaged. Even simple landscaping projects like planting a tree or shrub to more complex projects like installing a deck or fence require a call to NM811. “New Mexico state law requires anyone who is digging to call 8-1-1 prior to digging, regardless of the size or depth of the project. This is a free service, so there is no reason to take a chance or assume you know the location of these underground utility lines,” stated Gary Sloman, executive director of NM811. “Our operators are available to receive and processes locate requests to keep our communities safe and prevent damage to underground facilities. We support the PRC and its commitment to increase awareness of safe digging practices across New Mexico.” When a call is placed to 8-11, NM811 will notify its members to have the underground lines at
the project site marked with spray paint or flags by professional locators, free of charge, so that excavators can dig safely. NM811 is a not-for-profit organization representing 466 underground facility owners whose mission is to ensure damage prevention and public safety. The call center acts as a facilitator between excavators and utilities. NM811 encourages homeowners to take the following steps when planning a digging project this fall: Always call 8-1-1 a few days before digging, regardless of the depth or familiarity with the property. Plan ahead. Call on Monday or Tuesday for work planned for an upcoming weekend, providing ample time for lines to be marked. Confirm with your local one call center that all lines have been marked. Learn what the various colors of paint and flags represent at www.call811.com/faqs. Consider moving the location of your project if it is near utility line markings. If another location is not viable, respect the marks and avoid using mechanized digging equipment near them. If a contractor has been hired, confirm that a call to 8-1-1 has been made. Don’t allow work to begin if the lines aren’t marked. Gary Sloman 505-254-7303 gsloman@nm811.org.
menopausal effects, I found myself unable to sleep for three years and my skin was no longer “elastic.” Under the supervision locally of Dr. Dimotta, I Marianne Mohr began HRT (Hormarianne@ruidosofreepress.com mone Replacement Therapy). As one medical professional suggested, there’s nothing “natural” about your body stopping production of vital hormones. “In relation to human history up the recent past, we have far exceeded our life expectancies at 50 and there needs to be a new normal to accommodate this fact.” Finally the obvious mark of aging – appearance – is an area of interest for many of us. According to the study “Public Attitudes Toward Aging, Beauty, and Cosmetic Surgery” by Roper Starch, “60 percent of women and 35 percent of men say they would be interested in having some (aesthetic medicine) procedure if it could be done safely, for free and so no one could tell.” 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.
Holloman announces flying schedule Officials with the 49th Wing have announced the flying schedule for the next two weeks. For Tuesday, Sept. 18 through Thursday, Sept. 20, sonic booms could occur from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Additionally, the German Air Force will be conducting night flying through Thursday, Sept. 20, from 7 to 10 p.m. At this time no F-22 flights or GAF night flights are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 21; Saturday, Sept. 22 or Sunday, Sept. 23. For the week of Monday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 27, sonic booms could occur from 4 to 10:30 p.m. Additionally, the German Air Force will be conducting night flying Monday, Sept. 24, through Thursday, Sept. 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. At this time no F-22 flights or GAF
night flights are scheduled for Friday, Sept. 28; Saturday, Sept. 29 or Sunday, Sept. 30. Schedules can change based on a variety of reasons and scheduled times do not always mean sonic booms will occur. For additional information and photos, please visit the Holloman website at www. holloman.af.mil, like us on the Holloman Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ HollomanonFB, or follow us on Twitter @ HollomanAFB.
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EPA awards more than $600,000 to NM to ensure safe drinking water supply The Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the New Mexico Environment Department $605,300 to ensure New Mexico residents have a safe supply of drinking water. The NMED is the primary drinking water agency in New Mexico, and its function is to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act and associated regulations. The funds will be used to provide technical assistance to drinking water systems, collect and analyze drinking water samples and conduct sanitary
surveys of surface water systems. The Safe Drinking Water Act is the main federal law that ensures the quality of drinking water. The EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities and water suppliers who implement those standards. Additional Information on EPA grants is available at www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/ index.htm. More about activities in EPA Region 6 is available at www.epa.gov/ aboutepa/region6.html.
Tire amnesty at Schoolhouse and All-American Parks
An expanded tire recycling amnesty event has been scheduled for Sept. 21 and 22 at two locations - Schoolhouse Park in Ruidoso and at All-American Park in Ruidoso Downs for Lincoln County and Mescalero residents. Passenger vehicle, SUV and light truck tires will be accepted at no charge. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 21 and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 22. No heavy equipment or large truck tires will be accepted. Tires on rims may also be dropped off. More than 800 tires were collected from across Lincoln County in the tire recycling event last February. Commercial tire companies are no longer eligible to participate in the amnesty event. Tire recycling is the process of recycling vehicles tires that are no longer suitable for use on vehicles due to wear or irreparable damage (such as punctures). These tires are among the largest and most problematic sources of waste, due to the large
volume produced and their durability. Tires are not desired at landfills, due to their large volumes and 75 percent void space which quickly consume valuable space for other waste materials. Discarded tires also contribute to the spread of West Nile and hanta viruses, which are at a national all-time high. The high cost of fuel and the economic recession in mid-2008 also caused tire recyclers out of the El Paso area to cease buying and picking up tires from several commercial tire companies in Lincoln County. In Lincoln County, discarded tires collected at recycling events are used in an engineered tire bale fencing project again under construction at the Greentree Transfer Station and Recycling Center on Highway 70 in Ruidoso Downs. For more information on the upcoming tire amnesty event, contact the Solid Waste Authority office at 378-4697; toll free at 1-877-548-8772, via email at gswa@greentreeswa.org or at www.greentreeswa.org.
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Education By Corey Bard
Dr. Judith Orloff’s “Guide to Intuitive Healing: 5 Steps to Physical, Emotional and Sexual Wellness” kept me reading on my recent trip to Oregon and back. I journeyed back to Gold Beach, Ore. to bicycle ride, Bike the Rogue, the event I founded several years ago. My fellow travelers were Harry Hoogesteger, watershed expert, Jerry Herbage, Curry County attorney and Luther Ward, surgeon. I could not have had better hosts for the 50-mile bike ride and the conversation was as if I had never left. The trip included a flight through Salt Lake City to Portland from Albuquerque. This was followed by the six-hour drive from Portland to Gold Beach. Living in incredibly beautiful places requires effort. The return trip was a six-hour drive to Portland, a flight to Los Angeles followed by the return flight to Albuquerque and a three hour drive to Ruidoso. All that flying left time to read which thanks to a wonderfully written book by Dr. Orloff passed the time. Timelessness is a key to traveling comfortably over long distances. The entire trip took place this way including the bike ride. I had periodically pedaled for an hour at the RAC in Ruidoso, but my strategy for the 50-mile bike ride was to let my improving fitness carry me through and take advantage of the shot of energy traveling from 7,000 feet
to sea level can provide. Going into the bike ride, I was confident that bicycling would be easy after my routine of one hour runs for the past nine months. The plan worked to perfection. Dr. Orloff describes in her book how intuition both for her as doctor and the patient has to be taken into consideration. She is a trained psychiatrist and both her parents were doctors. She has experience with alternative medicine and nontraditional treatments that supplement her practice. The book is peppered with anecdotes from growing up in a family of doctors and full of stories of how a gut feeling or inner voice guided her just as often as reference to her medical training. The book is both warning and optimistic about the future of medicine in the United States. Stories of managed care, transitioning to assisted living and nursing homes and the battle with insurance companies that both patients and doctors experience. It was great to read this book the same weekend I biked with surgeon Luther Ward. Luther went to medical school with the intent of being a country doctor focusing on rural medicine and wanting to treat his patients from beginning to end. He did not want to practice immediately sending his patients to specialists. As we all know, many move to Gold Beach, Ore. or Ruidoso, only to have to move again when health declines and the small town cannot provide adequate healthcare. Luther Ward is the exceptional doctor wanting to live and serve in a small community. Dr. Orloff’s underlying message is about finding joy in life.
Ruidoso library happenings Sept. 20 – Third Thursday Music with Corinna Ripple, Tyler Jones and Chris Miles. Behind the library. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs & picnic dinner to enjoy an outdoor concert Sept. 21 – as part of Peace Day, at noon, free movie “One Peace at a Time.” This movie lyrically weaves
a tapestry through 20 countries and is as magical as it is informative. Activist Turk Pipkin (“Nobelity”) continues his global journey of knowledge in action with a goal to create a virtual roadmap to a better future by focusing on specific solutions in these troubled times.
City Bank Warrior pride
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Ruidoso Warriors touchdown sponsors, City Bank of New Mexico, show off their Warrior pride at their River Crossing location. Pictured are (left to right), bottom row: Ericka Ramos, DeAnn Rocha, Kathleen Grant and Jana Lews; middle row: Liz Blue and Jessie Parks; at top, Cristal Magana.
Santa Fe art tour scheduled Art instructor, Bruce DeFoor, will lead a group of students on a tour of art galleries in Santa Fe on Friday, Sept. 21 and Saturday, Sept. 22. Although this class may be taken for credit, anyone may sign up to go. The tour will focus on art venues around the Plaza on Friday and Canyon Road on Saturday. Students are responsible for travel and hotel expenses and course fees. The last day to register is Thursday, Sept. 20. As the third largest art market in the country, Santa Fe represents a visual feast of both old masters and contemporary works. Students consistently come back with a new perspective. “You just don’t understand scale until you stand in front of a Wilson Hurley painting,” says Randall Robbins. DeFoor concurs, adding that to fully understand a work, “It is necessary to see it firsthand. What I offer
is background information and a critique. While it may not be fashionable to be judgmental, I can be, explaining to students not only the “hows” and “whats” but the “whys” and “wherefores.’” To register, students are required to fill out an application for admission in Student Services at the main campus. Students over the age of 65 are eligible for a five dollar a credit hour senior fee. The total class fee for these students would be $5. The charge for students residing inside the Ruidoso Municipal school district is $34.65; the charge for students living outside the district is $47.25. All students are eligible to audit the class which means taking the class without a grade. Simply mention “audit” when registering. For more information on the class, please call Bruce DeFoor at 258-9210.
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Library bonds on November ballot Ruidoso Public Library has voter registration forms and precinct information. This is a big election year and Ruidoso Public Library has all the information you need. They can help you look up precinct maps or polling places. They have registration forms (voter registration forms can be submitted until Oct. 9). The public library can help you find absentee ballot requests, even for other states. New Mexico will present several general obligation bonds this Nov. 6. One bond, “B,” because “b” is in books, could provide up to $9.83 million dollars for all New Mexico libraries, school, university/college, and community. For more information on
the potential funding for each library, please visit bondsforlibraries.org or stop by Ruidoso Public Library for printed information. In the past 10 years, New Mexico has agreed to support libraries in five bond approval cycles. That has allowed all types of libraries (public/municipal/ tribal, school, and college) to acquire nice, current books and replace early computers with more current models. Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot. com/
House delegation introduces bill to preserve Native American languages U.S. Representatives Martin Heinrich, Ben Ray Luján and Steve Pearce introduced legislation today to reauthorize a program to preserve Native American languages. The Esther Martinez Native American Language Act provides grants to support Native language immersion programs and is scheduled to expire at the end of 2012. The bill introduced today would extend that authorization for an additional five years. “Our rich cultural heritage in New Mexico includes the many Native languages spoken across our state, and I am proud to help give tribal communities the tools to preserve their languages,” said Rep. Heinrich. “Our state is strengthened by our linguistic diversity, and this program helps to ensure that the these languages will continue to thrive.” “Language is an integral part of our history, culture and way of life in New Mexico,” said Rep. Luján. “The reauthorization of the Esther Martinez Native American Languages Preservation Act is critical to preserving language in our tribal communities and would make important resources available to achieve this vital goal.” “I’m honored to cosponsor this bill, in support of preserving Native American
languages,” said Rep. Pearce. “I hope this bill ensures that the work of Esther Martinez lives on, and Native languages not only survive, but flourish. These languages are a valuable part of American and New Mexican culture, and represent an important piece of the American story.” Since 2000, 390 grants have been awarded under the program for a total of nearly $50 million to help preserve Native languages through language immersion programs. Language preservation is an important element of broader efforts to preserve and protect Native cultural traditions because cultural nuances may be lost when translated out of their original language. Expanding fluency in Native languages helps tribal communities preserve their cultural traditions and ensures that these languages will not be lost to future generations. The Esther Martinez Native American Language Act, which was originally authorized in 2006, was named after a woman who taught the Tewa language at Ohkay Owingeh and helped develop language preservation strategies around the southwest. U.S. Senator Tim Johnson (SD-D) introduced the companion bill today in the U.S. Senate.
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LETTERS from pg. 5 To the Editor: Who are the 99 percent? This is a question I have been asking for the last four years and I have wanted to know who these people are. Am I one of them? I recently saw the movie “AMERICA 2016,” and I felt compelled to ask the question again. It was a very factual film that I believe every American should see. I am a retired senior citizen who happens to own my home and I live on social security. I started working when I was 13 and have been paying taxes ever since. I come from a blue collar family; My father had a 12th grade education and my mother had an eighth grade education. They both believed in hard work, honesty and not accepting hand-outs. I have seen both of them go to work when they were so sick that they could hardly walk. They instilled a good work ethic in me. What I hear from the media, I am a rich person who should share anything I have saved with people who have never worked or paid a penny of taxes. I don’t agree, you may call me selfish if you wish, but that is how I feel. My background is somewhat varied; I have two college degrees that I worked part time while I was getting them. Fortunately for me, I did have education because my parents died when I was in my 20s and left me with many debts. I was able to survive and pay back the debts. I was a Microbiologist and worked in hospital laboratories; I was a Peace Corp volunteer in West Africa for two years and then I went in the business world of selling medical equipment. In 1993, I moved to Albania, Eastern Europe as a medical missionary. While there we had a civil war and I was evacuated to Romania. There I worked with desperately poor families and street children. After three years, I returned to Albania and I then worked in six of the Eastern European countries. All of these countries had been under communism for almost 50 years. I was able to witness first hand some of the effects of Big Government -Communism control. People lost their homes and land,they were forced to live in apartments. The government controlled
everything including the water, electricity, media, schools, jobs, food, and even their dress. Where I lived the water came on at 4:30 a.m. and was turned off again at 6:30 a.m.; then from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. The people would stand in lines for hours trying to buy milk or bread. Many told of how they were put in prison because they would say “there is no bread” after standing in a line for hours. All newspapers, television and radios were completely controlled by the government. If the people were caught listening to BBC or Voice of America, they would be imprisoned. People also went to prison for their Christian beliefs. The word God was taken out of everything. Secret police were every where and ready to turn anyone in. For many years, the people were prevented from ever leaving their country. They had a form of “free health care” but usually they had to pay under the table to really get good services. Many would leave the country and go somewhere that had better conditions. The halls in the hospitals were always crowded with people pushing and shoving to get to see the doctors. As soon as they were free from communism, they started having private clinics, businesses and other enterprises and they embellished on capitalism. The leaders of the governments were very wealthy people who had many homes and privileges. In theory “ all of the people were equal” but it was obviously not true. When I first went there, the average salary for a doctor was $100/month; people in the villages were so poor that they fought like animals when we delivered food or clothing. Before when they worked in the farms they had to give the majority of the food to the government; many were very malnourshied. When communism fell, the people were extremely angry and started tearing up everything they could; then they expected someone else to replace it. They were angry about all of the lies they had been told. They demanded that their land and homes be returned. However, when they were given back their land, they were not the same as before and often so far away from where they lived that it was
difficult to work them. I am writing this because I am angry and worried about the direction of our country. Will we be a country where only a few work and the rest are punished with high taxes? Will everything we do be con-
trolled by the government? Will we lose all of the freedoms that men and women have fought and died for? Who is the 99 percent? Sharon Moree Ruidoso
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September 18, 2012
Ruidoso Downs Council remembers when
By Todd Fuqua Reporter Ruidoso Downs City Council todd@ruidosofreepress.com Item What it’s about How they voted What appeared to be a simple decision to augment the Chief Doug Babcock preRuidoso Downs Police Departsented the plan, although Request for new Corporal Councilor Dean Holman ment turned into a long discussaid the department is Passed unanimously position in the Ruidoso sion over past council actions actually entitled to two. The Downs Police Departat the Sept. 10 meeting of the council eventually agreed ment. Ruidoso Downs City Council. the plan for one Corporal is sufficient. Police Chief Doug Babcock had gone before the The decision – and a council to formally request the public hearing on the The City’s Infrastructue Postponed until next meetsubject – would prioritize promotion of a patrol officer Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Capitan Improvement ing infrastructure projects to to Corporal, who would then David Burnett, representative of the Survivors Plan for 2014-2018. be presented to the state’s act as a shift supervisor at the motorcycle club (left) presents a check to Doug Department of Finance station. Authority. Babcock, Ruidoso Downs police chief, which But once the subject was was raised by the club at a rally on Aug. 25 and No plans have been made, Use of All American Park breached, councilor Dean Hol- is meant for Lincoln County Juvenile Justice. but the actual Founder’s for the city’s 65th FoundPassed unanimously man made a detailed presentaDay is Oct. 9. er’s Day celebration. the question needed to be tion of council actions in June of 2003 that he claims addressed before a decision show Babcock is entitled to two Corporals, not one. According to a memo dated June 2, 2003, then-City could be made on the request. can Park as the site of the celebration of Ruidoso “Before I could offer an opinion, I’d have to review Downs’ Founders Day, marking the city’s 65th anniverAdministrator John Waters created a plan that would the history from 2003 to the present time,” Underwood transfer the Fire Department to the city’s Public Safety sary. The actual anniversary date is Oct. 9, but CounDepartment. More than a year later, he requested the de- said. “But if he’s only asking for one Corporal, then this cilor Judy Miller said no concrete plans have been made yet. partment director to “come up with a new organizational matter shouldn’t be put off.” Holman stated he was bothered “not to follow Carol Virden was re-appointed as the City Clerk/ structure that better fits our small department.” statutes,” but stated he wouldn’t have a problem going Treasurer by unanimous vote, and then sworn in by A memo dated Nov. 5, 2004, showed the plan that forward with one Corporal if the council and adminisMunicipal Judge Howard Mansell. created two Corporal positions, and was approved by A bit of truly good news was the presentation of a tration had no problem. the full council. check for $2,383.58 to Lincoln County Juvenile Justice, The motion to approve the plan was passed unani“I agree we should have two Corporals, but there’s which had been raised the Survivors motorcycle club mously. no budget for two,” Babcock said. during an Aug. 25 rally at All American Park. The council also approved the usage of All AmeriHolman asked John Underwood, city attorney, if
‘Doc’ Seidel runs for Sheriff By Milu Abel For the Ruidoso Free Press While gold is no longer the main attraction of the historic town of White Oaks, just 12 miles north of Carrizozo, the small town is certainly no ghost town. On Sept. 7, while at the Rascal Fair White Oaks Community Market, Walter Ray “Doc” Seidel, a write-in candidate running for Sheriff, and Minerva Davalos, who is running with “Team Seidel” as a community adviser, came to talk with market attendees hoping to spark interest in the team’s platform. Unfortunately Richard “Sheriff” Mack, a candidate, also running with “Team Seidel” as under-sheriff, could not attend the fair. “Everybody knows that a government will grow into an animal that it shouldn’t be. Washington has essentially taken over all of our rights,” Seidel stated with blanket annoyance. “We are going to return Lincoln County back to ‘We The People.’ You will expect a responsible citizen [referring to himself] that will oversee what has to happen, a law enforcement officer [referring to Davalos] who understands the U.S Constitution and probably is the best in the county, actually probably the best in the state. And if she isn’t, she’s one of the best. You’ll have Mack who is eminently qualified to do this, there is nobody in the state that meets his credentials,” said Seidel when asked what one can expect out of them if elected. “I am not going to take any money,” Seidel stated, “I am not taking donations from anybody because that immediately makes me a politician. I’m not going to be beholden to anybody.” “We are here to be a strong arm for the people.” said Davalos between responding to waves from market attendees and getting up to hug friends. “Some law enforcement officers think that a badge means respect. That’s not right, you earn respect. I don’t like to be heavy-handed, I’ve never been heavy-handed, I go out there and talk to the people. You earn respect... You have to earn respect and in return you give respect to those who earn it.” To “stop illegal interferences from government agencies,” “provide timely and appropriate response to citizen calls” and “expand criminal drug trafficking enforcement” are just some of goals for Seidel and his team. Whether or not you think Seidel has hit the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow or he is mining in a barren cave, please take the time to vote this upcoming Nov. 6.
VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO briefs By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com
Colors presented in ceremony
The U.S. flag was carried in at the beginning of the bi-monthly meeting of the Village of Ruidoso’s council. All stood as the flag was carried in by Sergeants Chavez and Harrison. Ruidoso’s acting Fire Chief Harlan Vincent and Police Chief Joe Magill wanted to bring remembrance to the council of the bravery of those who lost their lives in the events of Sept. 11, 2001 which occurred in New York City, Washington D.C. and the Pentagon. Also affected were those whose family members lost their lives as passengers in the planes which were turned into bombs by terrorists. After the colors were placed, Mayor Ray Alborn called for a moment of silence in remembrance and asked Chief Magill to lead those assembled in the salute to the flag.
Support for rehabilitation of Hull Road
The village street department asked the council for support of New Mexico’s Department of Transportation Municipal Arterial Project of rehabilitation of Hull Road from Gavilan Canyon to White Mountain Drive. The village’s match would be $66,667 with NM DoT contributing $200,000. In village’s Street Director JR Baumann’s absence, village manager Debi Lee presented the issue to council. In correspondence dated Aug. 13, the village was informed the MAP project had been approved for funding by the NM DoT with 75 percent of the total cost granted by the state. Denise Dean, village councilor questioned a dis-
crepancy in documentation which changed the distance of work on Hull Road to Country Club rather than White Mountain. Lee responded it was common to request for funding which would cover a larger section. Funding will cover the section listed, with Randall Camp, utilities director adding culvert repair on the sections which will be rehabilitated. Precise dates for roadwork were not presented. Due to differing documentation, Dean voted against supporting the resolution. The rest of the council voted aye.
New fire substation proposed
With the former substation gone, a new station on Gavilan Canyon Road just past White Mountain Meadows subdivision next to Gavilan Gates is proposed. Funding by the state could be eliminated if not replaced. With a well currently in place on the villageowned site, plans are being considered. Several manufacturers have consulted with village planners and will arrive at a recommendation. “The new substation will house a tanker. Right now we’re looking at a 1,990-3,000 gallon tender with around 11,000 miles on it,” said Harlan Vincent, Acting fire chief for the village. “Our current ISO rating of five will be lowered as we continue to make our community fire safe. This new substation will help us get a better score.” An ISO score of three is desired, and Vincent anticipates arriving at that score in a matter of 12 months. A lower number gives the village better standing with insurance companies. Jim Stoddard, village councilor asked about additional utilities fees to the village with the new substation. Vincent listed several cost cutting ideas to make the station cost effective, including sky lights and heating only when necessary through the cold months.
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Walter Ray “Doc” Seidel, a write-in candidate running for sheriff, at the Rascal Fair White Oaks Community Market’s campfire, outlined the priorities of his team.
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September 18, 2012
Can deer read?
The six village counWith our councilors. And cilors in Ruidoso are with our deer. While I’m people of gargantuan sure there are those who expectations. At a workbelieve deer are beautiful shop two weeks ago after and graceful creatures, much discussion councilI’ve never seen one read. ors made a decision which Not one. In any language. gives wildlife in Ruidoso I have, however, seen reason to cheer. Yet, if them cross roads wherever I were a deer, I’d mix a they chose to cross. I’ve bit of concern in with the seen them die when their party. choice just didn’t work The feeding of deer, out too well. Sue Hutchison squirrels, and even bear One councilor quessuehutch@valornet.com has been a treasured tioned whether deer huntpastime for thousands in our corner ing season could extend within village of the Land of Enchantment. I know limits. If passed, that one would have of one who (and you’re going to think benefitted retail clothing shops county I’m making this up) entices deer into wide in the sale of neon colored acceshis garage, feeds them with one hand sories. Shopping at Target would take on and spray paints their antlers with a whole new meaning. the other. I’ve seen both blue and red In August I transported my man antlers attached to a few pretty ashamed who, when he was riding through town deer. My friend’s garage burned down on his motorcycle, was hit by a crossing recently, and my guess is that there may deer in broad daylight. Out of nowhere, be arsonistic deer in the forest somea kamikaze deer ran right into his knee, where shaking their hooved legs in a and proceeded to finish crossing the victory dance. road, no doubt with a pretty stiff headThere are those who construct feed- ache. After a quick ER run, we found ing stations to watch wildlife. Corn, torn ligaments and tendons. Try exbird seed, leftovers, watermelon rinds, plaining that to an insurance agent. “No there’s just no telling what some Ruma’am I did not hit a deer, a deer hit idosoians will put out to entice Yogi me.” and Bambi to show up and eat. I have Kudos to the state policeman who another friend who feeds Little Debbie stopped before we left the scene to ask snack cakes to the fox family near her if we wanted him to issue a citation. We home. There are some who feel a spiriwondered how a citation would be detual connection to wildlife. livered to the errant deer who definitely Of course, when one feeds wildlife, would have needed to be able to read wild life shows up. Skunks, raccoons, and sign the document. mountain lions and other unwanted Apparently if there would have been guests complete the total wildlife packa deer crossing sign nearby, the aniage. Which brings our village councilors mal may have respected the notice and back into the picture. crossed in his crosswalk, avoiding the It was agreed Ruidoso needed more collision with my man altogether. education about the harmful effects Perhaps we need deer literacy feeding wildlife can bring. When one classes. Our wild horses might need feeds Bambi, one may also be inviting to attend as well. There are road signs a mountain lion who thinks Bambi or which indicate where sightings may oceven the chihuahua owned by the feeder cur, and they need to know where to stay might make a great dessert. While not for photo ops. wanting to enact yet another “unenOur councilors might volunteer to forceable” ordinance to give teeth to lo- moonlight as animal literacy coaches. cal law enforcement in an effort to ban While I don’t have a better idea, wildlife feeding, councilors suggested here’s hoping signs warn drivers and adding more signs in the village. “A fat deer alike. As for in-town hunting, I bear is a dead bear” was a suggested hope it doesn’t catch on. I look terrible sign to paint on dumpsters village-wide. in neon. One councilor thought aloud there may be a need for “deer crossing” signs Hoping deer everywhere regularly to be erected in various places through- read her column, Sue Hutchison can be out the village. I was pretty impressed. reached at suehutch@valornet.com
Seedless watermelons Copyright © 2012 Jay McKittrick
…and seedless watermelons… It ain’t make no sense! How do they grow seedless watermelons, anyway? What, do they cut a piece off the rind and bury it in the ground like a potato? And if they can grow seedless watermelons, why can’t they grow seedless pumpkins? Imagine the Halloween time savings. Just carve the face…cut the lid… put a candle in it… and you’re ready to take the kids trick-ortreating. Minimal mess, and no orange arm. Am I the only one
thinking of these things? I think it’s time to get to the bottom of the seedless watermelon conspiracy. I think it’s time for the American people to know the truth — it’s time for full disclosure. Do seedless watermelons have something to do with the crash in Roswell? Did they find a seedless watermelon in the UFO and reverse engineer the technology? Is Area 51 really a top secret, seedless watermelon cloning facility? And consider this: The other day I was examining a seedless watermelon at the grocery store when a little
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old lady (who, come to think of it, rather resembled an alien) asked me, “Are you checking to see if that one is ripe?” “No,” I said, “I’m checking to see if this one has a belly button!” Let us not forget the “Attack of the Killer Tomatoes.”
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Sept. 18
Pro baseball Texas at Anaheim, 8:05 p.m.
Sept. 19
Pro baseball Texas at Anaheim, 8:05 p.m.
Sept. 20
Pro baseball Texas at Anaheim, 8:05 p.m. Pro football New York Giants at Carolina, 6 p.m.
Sept. 21
Pro baseball Texas at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. High school football Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, 7 p.m.
Sept. 22
Pro baseball Texas at Seattle, 8:10 p.m. College football UNM at New Mexico State, 6 p.m.
Sept. 23
Pro baseball Texas at Seattle, 2:10 p.m. Pro football New England at Baltimore, 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 24
Pro baseball Oakland at Texas, 6:05 p.m. Pro baseball Green Bay at Seattle, 6 p.m.
Sports Results
Sept. 11
Volleyball Mayfield d. Ruidoso, 3-0 Fort Sumner d. Capitan, 3-0 Boys soccer Ruidoso 4, Goddard 3 Girls soccer Roswell 10, Ruidoso 0
Sept. 13
Football Tularosa JV 26, Ruidoso 8 Volleyball Mescalero d. Ruidoso JV, 3-1
Sept. 14
Football San Jon/Grady 60, Lake Arthur 48 Carrizozo 68, Springer 14 Fort Sumner 20, Capitan 6 Ruidoso 35, Hot Springs 13 Volleyball Zia Classic at Roswell Ruidoso d. Mesilla Valley, 3-0 Gateway Tourney at Roswell Corona d. Lake Arthur, 3-0 Grady d. Hondo, 3-0 Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft Animas d. Capitan, 3-0 Carrizozo d. Mescalero, 3-0
Sept. 15
Volleyball Zia Classic at Roswell Ruidoso d. Socorro, 3-0 Ruidoso d. Carlsbad, 3-1 (ons. 1st) Gateway Tourney at Roswell Corona d. Gateway Christian, 3-0 Hondo d. Victory Christian, 3-0 Hondo d. NMMI, 3-2 (5th) Corona d. Clovis Christian (1st) Mountain Top Tournament at Cloudcroft Mescalero d. Capitan, 3-1 Carrizozo d. Animas, 3-1 Capitan d. Cloudcroft JV, 3-1 (7th) Cloudcroft d. Mescalero, 3-0 (5th) Carrizozo d. Tularosa, 3-0 (1st)
Sports Upcoming
Sept. 18
Volleyball Gateway Christian at Capitan, 5:30 p.m. NMMI at Hondo, 5:30 p.m. Boys soccer Ruidoso vs. Centennial at White Mountain Athletic Complex, 6 p.m. Girls soccer Ruidoso vs. Centennial at White Mountain Athletic Complex, 4 p.m.
Sept. 20
Football Deming JV at Mescalero, 7 p.m. Volleyball Mescalero at Hondo, 5:30 p.m. Carrizozo at Corona, 5:30 p.m. Tularosa at Ruidoso, 6 p.m. Capitan at Dexter, 6:30 p.m. Boys soccer Ruidoso at NMMI, 6 p.m.
Sept. 21
Football Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, 7 p.m. Logan at Carrizozo, 7 p.m. Hondo at Lake Arthur, 7 p.m. Estancia at Capitan, 7 p.m. Cross country Ruidoso at Socorro Stampede, 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 22
Volleyball Clovis Christian at Hondo, 2 p.m. Corona at House, 3:30 p.m. Boys soccer Ruidoso at Deming, 11 a.m. Girls soccer Ruidoso at Deming, 1 p.m.
Sept. 24
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was huge,” Johnson said. “It kept By Todd Fuqua them out of the ball game a little Sports Editor bit.” todd@ruidosofreepress.com The second goal line stand There’s still a few things to work came after the Warrior defense on, but one thing is clear three games came up with another big play – a into the football season – the Ruidoso fumble recovery at the Warrior 22 Warrior offense is turning into a wellthat stopped short a Hot Springs oiled machine. drive and kept the momentum on That was evident Friday, as the Ruidoso’s side. Warriors put together a 35-13 win over That momentum remained Hot Springs at W.D. Horton Stadium. fi rmly in the Warriors’ camp when The game also marked the arrival the second half started, as Ruidoso of Ruidoso quarterback Bryce Pomtook advantage of a Tiger kickpos, who showed poise and control off that went out of bounds, then in leading the attack on the Tiger drove the ball 27 yards in just over defense. Pompos ran for 126 yards a minute to extend the lead to 21on 19 carries and threw for 157 more, 0. Pompos had the scoring run of contributing to three touchdowns 11 yards. along the way. Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press “Everything started to click “I was very confident coming Ruidoso’s Keoni Davis, left, takes down Hot Springs this game,” Pompos said of the into this game,” Pompos said. “We running back Quinton Montoya, Friday, at W.D. Horton Warrior offensive attack. “Our had a great week of practice, and we Stadium. passing game got better, I had knew we had their number. It was just to put the Warriors on the board. more confidence in the receivers, about executing.” Hot Springs got the ball to midfield on and our running game is taking good form. The Warrior defense did its job, too. Hot the ensuing kickoff and eventually got all the Things are looking good.” Springs (0-3) may have racked up 219 yards way down to the Warrior one-yard-line, but About the only things that didn’t go right on the ground – thanks mainly to the duo Michale Montoya was stuffed by a stacked for Ruidoso were penalties and special teams of Quinton Montoya and Natividad Villa – defensive line on fourth down and the Tigers play. The Warriors were flagged 10 times for but there were many times that the Tigers were forced to turn the ball over. 82 yards and gave up big plays on special could have scored, but the Ruidoso defense That was the first of two times Ruidoso teams. wouldn’t budge. made that type of stand with the opposition at The first of those big plays came with “There were some breakdowns dethe Warriors’ doorstep. The second came as 7:45 left in the game, when Villa returned a fensively, mainly not wrapping up,” said time wound down in the first half. punt 67 yards for the Tigers’ first score of the Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “Offenses can After Ruidoso had extended their lead game. win games, but defenses win championships. with a touchdown by Devon Carr from four Ruidoso answered right back with a 23That’s where we need the defense to be, and yards out, Hot Springs got to the Ruidoso yard scoring strike from Pompos to Parker they keep getting better.” Johnson, but Ruidoso later had to punt the Ruidoso (3-0) started the game off with a two, but Villa was unable to punch it in, stopped just short of the goal line. ball and the Tigers got a gift at the 38-yard defensive stand to hold the Tigers to just five The Tigers were then unable to run anline of the Warriors. plays after the kickoff, then commenced a 65other play as time had expired. yard drive that ended with a Pompos touch“That goal line stand on the one-foot line see wArriors pg. 15 down pass to Ismail Lapaz from six yards out
’Zozo girls repeat at Cloudcroft Ruidoso netters win consolation bracket By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CLOUDCROFT – The Carrizozo Lady Grizzlies ended this year’s Mountain Top tournament the same way they did last year, with a championship. This season, they’re hoping their trophy hoist after a 3-game sweep of Tularosa is merely a rehearsal for the Class B state championship ceremony. “Two years in a row!” exclaimed junior hitter Sarah Ferguson after her team was presented the trophy. Carrizozo (6-0) cruised to the title with unbeaten matches in pool play to earn the top seed, and then swept aside Mescalero in the quarterfinals Friday evening. Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press On Saturday, the Lady GrizThe Carrizozo Lady Grizzly volleyball zlies faced a tall order to even get team celebrates its second straight to the championship – having to championship in the Cloudcroft play bi-district opponent Animas. Mountain Top tournament after deThe Lady Panthers presented feating Tularosa, Saturday. enough of a challenge that the Lady Grizzlies lost their first game been intimidated by the bigger schools,” this season, but that’s all Carrizozo Allen said. “But they played hard and would allow against their bi-district opon point. We made some mistakes, but ponents in a 12-25, 25-15, 25-21, 25-19 so did everybody else. I’m so proud of victory. these kids, you can’t even imagine.” Beating Animas was only the first Game one was anybody’s game to step Saturday, as Tularosa, one of the start, although Carrizozo led most of the top-ranked Class 2A teams in the state, way. awaited. The only problem was, they didn’t “We came into this as the underlead by a lot, and the Lady Wildcats dogs, being a B school,” Ferguson said. eventually took the lead on a kill by “We came out and showed everyone Kimberlee Turner at 15-14. that just because we’re little and may Tularosa kept the lead until the not have the tallest people, we can still Lady Grizzlies got the serve back, with win.” Lisa Ventura at the helm. She proceeded It may be hard to believe that a to serve the final six points for the victeam like Carrizozo – consistently tory, including one in which she was ranked No. 1 all year and the defendcaught up short ing Class B runners-up – would ever Carrizozo coach Pam Allen thought be considered an underdog, but coach Tularosa had called a time out. Pam Allen thinks that only adds more When she found that wasn’t the motivation for her squad. “We could have come in here and see ‘ZoZo pg. 15
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress. com If the Ruidoso Lady Warriors had been able to start off their match against Mayfield the same way they ended it, things might have ended up a little different than the 25-8, 25-20, 25-18 sweep the Lady Trojans dished out. “They started to read them well in the second game, knowing that their big girl (Kat Romanelli) can put some tips down,” said Ruidoso coach Bernadette Garcia. “And to have a lot of our girls come through with points made a difference.” Ruidoso was able to rebound from that sweep
with a good showing in the Zia Classic at Roswell over the weekend, first losing to Tatum and Roswell in pool play, then defeating Deming to earn a high seed in the consolation bracket. Once bracket play began, the Lady Warriors were unbeatable, sweeping Mesilla Valley and Socorro before taking down Carlsbad in four games for the bracket championship. “We had a tough pool, although we played Tatum pretty good,” Garcia said. “We could have beaten Carlsbad in three, but in that fourth game, we saw some pretty spectacular defensive play we wouldn’t see Netters pg. 15
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September 18, 2012
Forty years after making her mark, Gerda Boykin remembers what it was like as Germany’s only female pro golfer
By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com New Mexico may be known as the Land of Nancy Lopez when it comes to LPGA golf, but the state – indeed, Ruidoso – can claim another woman who blazed a trail of her own more than 50 years ago. Gerda Boykin and husband Bill currently reside in Albuquerque, but the two also spend Courtesy their summers in Ruidoso, and Now – Boykin has lived and worked in Albuquerque as a teaching proare looking to move here full fessional, but longs to call Ruidoso her home upon retiring. time upon retirement. comments: “Pretty good story, huh, right Classic. She also had a share of Boykin’s greatest claim off the bat? Nothing like that on the the lead after the second day of to fame is as a trailblazing the 1976 LPGA championship, but men’s tour, I guess.” women’s golf player in her Jenkins answered, “Right. You can’t was unable to maintain that lead. native Germany – then West fi nd nine guys who’ll speak to each The GNA Classic was a parGermany – where she was the Courtesy other.” ticularly nerve-wracking affair, on only woman from her country Then – Gerda Boykin was a fixture on the LPGA That type of camaraderie was typiin which she earned a playoff with to play professionally. tour at a time when foreign players were a rarity. cal in those days on the LPGA circuit. Sandra Palmer and Judy Rankin She came to the U.S. in th “We had to drive everywhere with with an eagle on the 16 hole. what became known as West Germany 1961 to get married, and began each other, had apartments together, But she took a double bogey on the and was paid in chocolate. playing in the LPGA full-time in 1967, cooked together,” Boykin said. “It’s Eventually, she transitioned to play- first playoff hole, ending her hope at her at a time when the tour was dominated probably a lot different than what it is first tour victory. ing the sport under the tutelage of Paul by American players. now, and we didn’t play for anything. Henkel, the leading pro in Baden-Baden “In Germany, I was certainly a A man’s world When I finished third in the LPGA tourin the 1950’s big fish in a small pond. In the United Through all of this, Boykin was nament in 1968, I only made $1,800.” At 19, Boykin became a full pro in States, I was a small fish in a big pond,” playing as a woman in what had been 1957, and finished fourth in the German Boykin said. A pioneer viewed as a man’s game for centuries, PGA championship the following year. But she never felt excluded, which Still, Boykin made a name for herAfter that, she had to play from the back and the tour players found working towas important, given that she was a self as a “foreign” name in an Americangether was better than competing apart. tees along with all the other male playyoung, single mother following the dominated sport, and paved the way for One example of this was immortalers, but she still was better than 20 of 49 death of her first husband in an auto acthe success international players like ized in a Sports Illustrated article written men in the 1959 championship. cident. Sweden’s Annika Sorenstam and Gerby Dan Jenkins in 1971, chronicling a She married former American She’d travel back and forth bemany’s Tina Fischer, who won a tournatournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. soldier Dan Whalen in 1961, and had tween Europe and the U.S., caring for ment in 2005 – 30 years after Boykin’s Boykin was mentioned by name as already played in several LPGA events her daughter Christina and playing in second place finish in the GNA Classic. part of a cabal of players that had pooled and was a teacher in the Chicago area tournaments. While that may have been Now, Boykin teaches at the Albutheir money to play at the craps table at when Whalen lost his life in a car aca tall order, it didn’t keep her from finquerque Country Club, and is looking the Desert Inn. cident in Chicago. ishing third in the LPGA championship forward to moving to Ruidoso after her “Every time we three-putted, we’d After that, she left her teaching job in 1968. retirement. put a dollar in,” Boykin said. “We had to join the LPGA full-time, with her “Bill’s dad used to live in Ruidoso, no clue about shooting craps, but I shot Early years 3-year-old daughter in tow. and Baden-Baden looks just like Ruit and made a lot of money for a lot of She started making a name for Boykin’s love affair with golf began idoso, only bigger,” Boykin said. “The people.” herself on the tour with her third-place in her hometown of Baden-Baden in Black Forest is where I grew up. Also, In Jenkins’ article, he speaks of championship finish in 1968, and had a post-war Germany. Gerda Schleeh, 10 I like to live the slower pace away from watching the proceedings with LPGA pair of second place finishes in the 1973 years old in 1948, began caddying for the hustle and bustle of Albuquerque.” Executive Director Bud Erickson, who Southgate Open and the 1975 GNA American soldiers on a golf course in
Banged-up Tigers drop one By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Capitan’s 0-3 record after its 20-6 loss to Fort Sumner doesn’t really illustrate what kind of football team the Tigers have. According to coach Collin Justiss, injuries are the reason for the losses, and just one or two healthier limbs will lead to a winning season and playoff berth. “It’s not like these kids aren’t playing hard, and there was still a real good attitude afterwards,” Justiss said of the team after the Fort Sumner loss. “They know if we’re healthy, we can play with these guys.” Play with the Foxes – the top-ranked team in Class 1A according to NMPreps.com – is exactly what Capitan did Friday. After allowing Fort Sumner (2-1) the first score of the game in the first quarter, the Tigers scored in the second quarter, and
then it was a defensive struggle until the break. Still, that wasn’t necessarily a reason to rejoice for Justiss. “Yes, we were tied at half and playing a heck of a game, but we only had 115 yards rushing. That’s not us,” Justiss said. “We try to get at least 200 per game, even more. We also like to control the ball with 40-45 snaps a game, and Fort Sumner did that to us.” Capitan had its opportunities to score in the second half, getting the ball inside the Foxes’ 10-yard line twice before fumbling it away. The second time, the Tiger defense held and Fort Sumner had to punt from its endzone. “I hoped to let them punt it, get a decent return and maybe start from their 30,” Justiss said. “But one of our guys got anxious, tried to block the punt and got flagged for roughing the kicker.” That gave Fort Sumner the ball back, with
the Foxes already leading 14-6. They later scored, and Justiss said that was the real turning point in the game. Capitan was without running/defensive back Jacob Wilcox and quarterback Ruben Mendoza by that point, and there were several Tigers in unfamiliar positions on the field. “We need to get people healthy and quit shuffling bodies around,” Justiss said. “If we can do that and get back around to good defensive ball, we should be all right. If we had done that against Fort Sumner, it would have been closer – about three points win or lose for us.” Capitan has one more game against Estancia – ranked No. 6 in Class 2A by NMPreps – before a much-needed bye week. “I put together a tough schedule for a reason, I want this team to be battle-tested,” Justiss said. “But the bye week after Estancia will be huge for us.”
Hondo comes back, falls short By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It took about a quarter for the Hondo Eagles to wake up and play football Friday against San Jon, finding themselves down 20-0 before getting their first touchdown about six minutes into the game. “They were on their game,” said Hondo coach Brandon Devine of the Coyotes’ performance. “They were running a no-huddle offense, throwing the ball real well and looked pretty good.” Hondo (1-1) was a little out of sorts due to Devine’s attempt to install a slower, grinding ground game. It was slow and steady, but the Eagles are used to gaining a whole lot more yards per play in the wide-open six-man
game. “My boys were impatient,” Devine said. “They didn’t understand that moving six yards a carry was good, they wanted 12 yards a carry.” Hondo eventually got enough yards – and scoring – to actually tie the game at 40-all in the third quarter. But then The Coyotes (2-0) had a man go down, and 30 minutes elapsed before the game got back underway. That interruption stopped Hondo’s momentum, and San Jon slowly pulled away with the victory. Next week, the Eagles take on state power Lake Arthur on the road. “We have to get ready for that game, on their Homecoming,” Devine said. “Hopefully we can learn the positives we got from the San Jon game.”
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Mistakes keep Chiefs from victory night for just 10 yards – were called for a personal foul after the ensuing kickoff, and then got another one on the following play, giving Mescalero 30 yards in two throws of the yellow flag. That put the Chiefs at the Tularosa 46, but then their inability to move the ball came back to haunt them. The drive stalled at the 24 and Mescalero had to give
Perico ran the ball in for By Todd Fuqua the PAT to make it 8-0. Sports Editor It looked as though todd@ruidosofreepress.com that was how the score TULAROSA – For the would stand at the break first half Thursday, neither when Mescalero’s Alex Mescalero nor the Tularosa Kazhe-Kirgin intercepted junior varsity could take the ball on Tularosa’s first advantage of the other team’s play from scrimmage inability to move the ball on after the kickoff, but the the gridiron. Chiefs had to punt the That changed in the ball back when their second half, when the Wilddrive stalled at their cats got the big plays that own 44. had been eluding them and Tularosa’s ofscored 20 unanswered points fense then started to to take a 26-8 victory. churn, and the Wild“There’s a bunch of cats scored with 29 mistakes out there,” said seconds left on a 25Mescalero coach Godfrey yard ramble by Ivan Cordova. “Until we learn Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Candelaria. The PAT not to do that, we’re going to Mescalero’s Damian Gamboa (28) tries keep shooting ourselves in to escape a tackle by Tularosa’s Dominic failed, however, and Mescalero carried a the foot.” Potter, Thursday, at Tularosa. slim 8-6 lead into the The Chiefs (1-2) are still locker room. battling inexperience issues Even so, the Chiefs found The Wildcats started hitin the backfield – a backfield that themselves at the Tularosa 15 ting their stride when quarterdoesn’t have a quarterback calling when, on fourth down, Aaron back Ross Griffin started hitthe plays – so Cordova has gone Kaydahzinne found Raymond to a single-wing formation. It’s the Chee in the endzone for the appar- ting his receivers in the second half. His second completion ent touchdown. same formation that has served to Marcus Mendez was good That score was called back, Santa Rosa so well in winning six for 62 yards and a touchdown however, on a holding call, and state titles since 1993 – including with 5:10 left in the third, the Chiefs gave the ball back on the last two Class 2A titles. and from then on Tularosa downs on the next play. But for Mescalero, it’s still wouldn’t look back. “That’s the mental breaka learning experience, and the The Chiefs, meanwhile, downs, and the kids need to learn Chiefs found it hard to move the sputtered offensively, fumto step up,” Cordova said. “The ball into the Wildcat endzone, bling the ball away twice and offense can be effective if we just even though the ball was on unable to make a long drive to work at it. We get one good play the Tularosa end of the field for score. followed by one bad one. With almost all of the first quarter. After Tularosa’s final this offense, it has to be one good The drive that best illustrated play after another.” score of the game – a 14-yard Mescalero’s frustration started Mescalero finally got on the run by Nick Sheppard with on the Tularosa 35 near the end board with 2:49 left in the fi rst 8:41 left– penalties almost of the first quarter. It was a drive half, when Raven Poncho was gave Mescalero the shot in the that continued into the second and able to carry the ball – and a num- arm they needed. featured a number of Mescalero ber of Wildcat defenders – into the The Wildcats – who had plays that were defined by penalendzone for a touchdown. Dillon been flagged only twice all ties and runs for no gain.
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NETTERS from pg. 13 have seen otherwise.” One of those spectacular plays was by libero Lyndsey Saenz, who dove for an errant pass and managed to the ball back over the net. It landed on the line for a Lady Warrior point. “She had some awesome defense, and I’m so proud of her,” Garcia said of Saenz’ play.
“There were lots of touches on the ball and she kept us in there.” The victories give Garcia cause to believe the Lady Warriors (6-4) are starting to believe in themselves. “Sometimes, we’ve been lucky with balls that haven’t hit the floor, but we couldn’t
convert it into a point,” Garcia said. “That’s why I’m so happy with what happened this weekend. They’re finally playing to the level I felt they should have since last year.”
the ball up on downs. That was the closest Mescalero came to scoring before the game ended. “We had our opportunities to put the ball in the endzone, and we just didn’t,” Cordova said. “It just comes down to the inexperience. But we’re getting better, and we had better defensive play out of our linebackers.”
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‘ZOZO from pg. 13 case, the Lady Grizzlies had to hustle back out on the court before they forfeited the serve, and Ventura’s lob shot looked like it was going out. Tularosa let it drop and it hit the line for an ace. That play illustrated how well Carrizozo was playing, and how well they were able to take advantage of what fortune sent their way. “It’s a huge deal because that showed we can overcome anything,” Ferguson said. “I’m pretty proud of my team. I wouldn’t trade my team for the world.” In the next two games, Carrizozo started with a big lead – each time with Ventura serving – and stayed ahead the entire way to win with a sweep. “Animas is always strong competition for us, since we lost to them two times last
year,” said senior hitter Victoria Ventura. “But Tularosa, seeing them at the 2A state tournament and do well, it was a huge thing for us to come out and beat them in three.” The tournament victory was big, but it’s only one of three the Lady Grizzlies are hoping to win this season. The most important, of course, is the Class B state tournament. “This is another challenge out of the way,” said senior Andrea Vigil. “We’re going to win the Capitan Classic as well. We want to win everything this year, it’s my last year and we’ll go hard.” “It’s huge for us to win this tournament,” Allen said. “The kids are playing with such profound teamsmanship that it’s enjoyable to watch them play. Their skills are pretty solid, and I’m so proud of them.”
WARRIORS from pg. 13 Two plays later, Hot Springs had scored again, then got the ball right back on an onside kick. “We do still have some things to work on,” Johnson conceded. “We’ve really got to work on our kicking game and get after that this week. We didn’t practice it as much as we needed to this week, and we have to practice with those younger guys in there.” Hot Springs was fighting the clock at this point, and weren’t likely to score enough in less than two minutes to even tie the game up. But the Warrior defense made a statement when Matthew Carr broke through the line, tackled Villa for a loss and forced a fumble at the Ruidoso 22-yard line which Dylan Demarest recovered and ran all the way back for a touchdown.
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Mescalero, Capitan get victories at Mountain Top By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CLOUDCROFT – After a weekend at the Cloudcroft Mountain Top tournament has passed, it looks as though things may be a bit more even in District 7-1A than some may have expected. The Capitan Lady Tigers salvaged a victory in their final match of the tournament in Saturday’s seventh place game, defeating the Cloudcroft junior varsity in four games, while Mescalero dropped a threegame set to the Lady Bear varsity in the tournament’s consolation championship. All four teams lost in their first round contests on Friday, with Capitan and Mescalero being swept by Animas and Carrizozo, respectively. “We’re making progress, it’s just little errors. There’s times when we’re communicating well, then we’re not,” said Capitan coach Rebecca Gonzales. “We’re passing well, then not. It’s just about the fundamentals.” Mescalero (2-4) and
Capitan (1-5) faced off in the consolation semifinals Saturday morning, and the pair split the first two games, 22-25 and 25-22, before the Lady Chiefs closed out the match with 25-16 and 25-15 wins. It was the Lady Chiefs’ second win in three matches, having defeated Ruidoso’s junior varsity on Thursday in four games. “We’ll see Cloudcroft again in two weeks at the Capitan Classic,” said Mescalero coach Julie Rocha. “Hopefully by then we’ll be better and by district we’ll be able to beat Cloudcroft and Capitan again. “We got a lot of experience and got some of the younger players to move and get blocks. We’re getting there.” As for Capitan, getting their first win of the season was a confidence booster for the Lady Tigers. “This can be a morale booster, so we’ll take it,” Gonzales said. “To leave with a win at least is good. We’re young and we’re learning a lot. Hopefully we’re moving in a positive direction.”
September 18, 2012
Corona wins Gateway Invite
to put Corona up 8-4, Cook By Paul Lessard got a block and then raced For the Ruidoso Free Press off to gain the lead. Shelly ROSWELL – The Gensler’s kill off a great set Corona Cardinal volleyball by Hannah Gage got the team capped a successful game tied at 10-all. tourney run at the Gateway The Lady Eagles Invitational with a 3-0 started to gain an advantage sweep of Clovis Christian as Corona’s Achilles heel, in the finals Saturday. The the serve-receive, came Lady Cardinals used a back to haunt them. With dominating performance the score 16-13 in favor of from the Gensler sisters – the Eagles, a great hustle Shelly and Kelly – to win in play by Allysane Huey got three straight 25-14, 25-21, the momentum back on 25-20. the Cardinals’ side. The “I think we had game shifted for good when something (to prove),” Shelly Gensler’s tip went stated a happy head coach over the block of Cook to Richard Gage of Corona. give them a three-point “We started off with them lead. The game ended in on Friday (in pool play) and Corona’s favor 25-21. we played really, really bad. Game 3 was similar It kind of left a sour taste to Game 2 except that the in our mouth and the girls Photo Arnold J. Roe Corona hitters went after really put it all out there and the block instead of around Corona’s Shelly Gensler goes up to spike the I can’t praise them enough it. Clovis Christian went ball during her team’s win over Clovis Christoday. Clovis Christian reup 9-3 early as Corona had tian at the Gateway Invitational in Roswell. ally stepped up – they could trouble with their passing have quit after Game 1, but the serving game of his squad. game. The Lady Cardinals didn’t. We had them down but they “You know, our service game started to climb back in the game forced us to play all game. But, I’m has kind of been our nemesis all thanks to some solid serving by super proud of our girls today.” year, but this weekend, it all came Huey. With the score 11-9 in favor Corona (5-1) defeated the host together. The girls stepped it up back of the Eagles, the two Gensler sisters Gateway Christian squad in one there and kept them in all day. You started to hit, instead of tip, and the semi-final earlier in the day, while just can’t give away those free ones strategy paid off. Clovis defeated Grady 3-1 in the back there.” “I told the girls that we had on other semi. The final match was With Cook in the back row, the the front row that we couldn’t keep one decided by hitting and blocking Lady Cardinals raced out to an 18-3 trying to go around her (Cook),” as the two teams’ strengths were evilead as the Corona hitters had no stated Coach Gage. “Let’s go at her denced in the play at the net. defense to look at. A nice dink by and see if she can stop it. I had my Game 1 was all Corona. Shelly Shelly Gensler stretched the Corona hitters in the front row just hit it at Gensler started the serving and lead to 23-10. Despite some serve her and she blocked a couple but we promptly went up 10-0. In the run, had more than that get through.” receive errors, the Cardinals closed Gensler had nine service winners The Cardinals got the lead out Game 1 25-14. including two aces. Big 6-foot-1 hitback at 16-14 and then a Huey kill Game 2 was a lot closer as the ter Katlyn Cook of Clovis Christian later made it 23-20 and the Eagles didn’t get her first kill until the Lady Eagles started to pass better and involve Cook more in the offense. Af- could never recover as the game and Cardinals had a 14-2 lead. Coach Gage was pleased with ter Kelly Gensler served five straight match ended 25-20.
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Hondo wins rollercoaster Ruidoso XC getting faster match over By Karen Boehler NMMI For the Ruidoso Free Press Darian Magooshboy cruises into the finish line, Saturday, at the Pecos Valley Invitational in Roswell.
ROSWELL – The Pecos Valley Invitational cross country meet Saturday kicked off the first week of competition for many of the schools in the 12-team contest, while others, like Ruidoso, already had several weeks of competition under their belts. And the Warriors showed they were ready to run. To no one’s surprise at all, Hobbs dominated the team competition, earning the meet title in both the boys and girls varsity races. In the boys race, the Eagles took the top five individual spots and seven of the top 10, but Ruidoso was right behind in second. “They ran pretty well today,” said Warrior coach Trevor Rabourn. “They were packed up pretty nice. The pack time was less than a minute, which is what we always want. But we want to keep lowering our total time. “We were still in front of Lovington (a District 3-3A opponent), so it’s good to show them that we’re for real.” While New Mexico Military Institute and Goddard runners were the only ones breaking up the Eagle pack, Ruidoso’s Avery Carr finished 12th at 17:26.61 and Rylan Vega, Aaron Shalley, Derrick Montelongo and Raul Orona finished 14-17. The Lady Warriors finished fourth, but were the first 3A team to finish. Only Tucumcari, Carlsbad and Artesia finished ahead of Ruidoso. TyLynn Smith was the top Lady Warrior, finishing 17th with a time of 22:46.20. “The girls did great,” Rabourn said. “Each week they’re getting faster. Some of them didn’t have the foundation; because they hadn’t run in the past. We have got a lot of new kids on the team, but they’re making real good progress each week. “TyLynn’s time was the best of the season,” he added. “If we can get some runners in the top 10, we’ll be competing for second or third as a team in some of these meets.” Next week is the Socorro Stampede, run at the home of another district rival in the Socorro Warriors. Rabourn also expects District 3-3A member Silver to be there, so he’s excited at seeing what the competition is like long before this year’s district meet at Lovington. “We’ve got about 26 kids out, and the numbers are pretty high for the program,” Rabourn said. “We’re real happy with where things are going right now.” Todd Fuqua contributed to this report.
By Paul Lessard For the Ruidoso Free Press ROSWELL – Hondo survived an up-and-down performance Saturday in the consolation championship of the Gateway Christian Warrior Invitational, defeating New Mexico Military Institute in five games. The Colts got a measure of revenge by defeating Lake Arthur 3-0 in an earlier consolation round match to get to the final round while Hondo, last year’s District 3B runner-ups, defeated Victory Christian in a 3-0 whitewash. NMMI played well at times and poorly at times as they fell in a long, exhausting match, 25-21, 6-25, 25-16, 19-25, 11-15. Game 1 started as a story of errors with NMMI (6-6) taking an early 6-4 lead as senior Karly Ortiz was serving well. A kill by Bianca Walker, the first of many, got it to 7-4 and the Eagles (3-2) never recovered. Hondo Coach Dwayne Morris was very complimentary of a few of her players in Game 2. “Selena Chavez had a good (game). Montana Prudencio played real well too – most of our starters did real well in this tournament. “We could have played a little better but I’m satisfied.
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Wednesday Mixed team standings, week 1 of 32 Name Won Lost Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Team 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 ½ 1½ Ruidoso U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Team 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Team 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1½ 2½ No Doubt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Team 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 This week’s high scores Scratch series – Ruidoso Bowl 2,123, Ruidoso U-Haul 2,855 Scratch game – Western Auto 711, No Doubt 572 Handicap series – Team 2 2,585, Team 8 2,585 Handicap game – Team 7 949, Team 6 884 Men’s scratch series – Joe Shafer 635, Jim McGarvey 610, Tom Douglas 604 Men’s scratch game – Weldon Ganaway 267, Hans Dubay 224, Gene Nitz 223 Women’s scratch series – Lucy Servies 499, Pam Bernard 468, Kathy Kiefer 414 Women’s handicap game – Sandi Meek 177, Trina Thomas 152, Jean Fanning 142 ––– Thursday Men’s team standings, week 1 of 32 Name Won Lost Ruidoso Septicq. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 0 Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Western Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1 Insidhers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Good Ole Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Buckner Electric. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 Down’s U-Haul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 3 GSV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 4 This week’s high scores Scratch series – Western Auto 2,893, Buckner Electric 2,360 Scratch game – Down’s U-Haul 970, Good Ole Boys 782 Handicap series – Ruidoso Bowl 3,271, Ruidoso Septic 3,230 Handicap game – Insidhers 1,156 Scratch series – Hans Dubay 688, Weldon Ganaway 659, Jim McGarvey 815 Scratch game – Billy Weddige 253, Richard Guevara 227, Ronnie Wright 210
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International Day of Peace crosses barriers By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com “There is never a good war or a bad peace.” — Benjamin Franklin “Peace is not merely a distant goal we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. “If it is possible, as far as it depends upon you, live at peace with everyone.” — Apostle Paul, Romans 12:18 Holy Bible “…be at peace with each other.” — Jesus Christ, Mark 9:50b Holy Bible Peace cannot be kept by force; it may only be achieved by understanding.” — Albert Einstein
devoted itself to worldwide peace and encouraged all of mankind to work in cooperation for this goal. During the discussion of the U.N. Resolution that established the International Day of Peace, it was suggested that Peace Day should be devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples. “This day will serve as a reminder to all peoples that our organization, with all its limitations, is a living instrument in the service of peace and should serve all of us here within the organization as a constantly pealing bell reminding us that our permanent commitment, above all interests or differences of any kind, is to peace,” according to their website. Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press Andrea Reed community builder, accepted the Andrea Reed accepts International Day of Peace procproclamation commemorating the upcoming day lamation. from Mayor G. Ray Alborn. Several events are planned to assist the public in celebrating peace to dress warmly. on Sept. 21. At noon across world time zones people are encourThe day will begin at 7:30-8:30 a.m. with outdoor aged to stop and observe a moment of silence or prayer morning meditation at the Ruidoso Public Library, 107 see dAY of peAce, pg 19 Kansas City Road north of Ruidoso Village Hall. A 30-minute guided meditation with music, and coffee or hot cocoa. Participants are encouraged
Most major religions have had moments of peace and moments of militancy. Throughout recorded history, many wars’ roots have plunged deeply in the soil of religious issues. Whether it’s an insistence a particular belief is right and another wrong, or one religious persuasion is the only true religion, millions of lives have been lost in efforts to force ideologies on people groups. The goal on Sept. 21 is peace. The United Nations have declared the day as The International Day of Peace. Established by resolution in SBCA Gospel Sing and Dessert Auction 1981 to coincide with the opening of the General AsSierra Blanca Christian Academy staff and sembly, the first Peace Day was celebrated in September students would like to invite you to attend their 9th annual Gospel Sing and Dessert Auction. 1982. Noting the event, G. Ray Alborn, Ruidoso’s mayor The event will be held Sept. 30 at 5 p.m. at the issued a proclamation in last Tuesday’s council meeting Flying J Chuckwagon on Highway 48. A number to “proclaim peace as a pursuit in the village and share of popular local musicians will provide the in the message and efforts of the International Day of entertainment which is fun for the whole family. Peace.” Desserts will be auctioned off to raise funds for “Anyone who opposes the pursuit of peace isn’t all the school. There is no admission fee to attend that bright. Lord knows especially after these national and light refreshments will be served. Bring your political conventions have ended, our nation needs peace neighbors and enjoy an evening of great music more than ever. I hope the village’s actions will have and fun for all. For more information, call SBCA bearing and meaning to the surrounding municipalities at 630-0144. and our county,” says Alborn. According to their website, CHURCH SERVICES Sunday School 9:45 AM in 2002 the UN’s WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM General Assembly Sunday Night 6:00 PM Listen or Download FREE officially declared Wednesday Night 7:00 PM Sept. 21 as the permanent date for the RUIDOSO BAPTIST CHURCH International Day of Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse. Peace. 126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 By creating the Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive International Day Plenty of Parking! of Peace, the UN ERIC N. THOMPSON OWNER
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About 40 or 50 years ago, our colleges and universities had pop psychologists speaking to their students. These “pop psy guys” were spreading the message that the students were not to blame for their bad choices and mistakes. These “geniuses” were telling their listeners that it was their parents’ fault. As a result we have a generation of 50- and 60-year-olds who are always trying to put the blame for all their problems on someone else. Politicians blame previous politicians. People blame bankers and money lenders. People blame big corporations and their CEOs. And people blame their parents and the forefathers. I have a grandson who is amazing in the way that he disciplines his 4-year-old daughter, Ruby. He takes time to explain that if she chooses to do some things there are certain consequences of her choices. In making wrong choices, she will have to be put in “time out.” If she makes the right choices, she will have good results. It is a shame that some folks cannot be put in “time out” as a result of their wrong choices. What happens in our current situation is this…the result of wrong choices made by the majority put all of us in “time out.” Then it will be too late for us to recover from the mistakes. We need to be aware of the consequences of the decisions that lie before us. Entitlements are great, but indebtedness is a consequence of a bad choice. What will our choices be? Think about it.
METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Stephanie Harmon, Pastor. 257-4170 Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 648-2846 Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Carrizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor NAZARENE Angus Church of the Nazarene Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKER Quaker Worship Group Unprogrammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visitor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTAL Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studies PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 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. Pastor John Marshall Casa de Oracion Comunidad Cristiana Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso,
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Hwy. 70, 378-8108. Email: revrobledo@ lycos.com J Bar J Church 40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: jbarjcountrychurcb@ ruidoso.net Miracle Life Ministry Center Ron Rice & Catherine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for healing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidosoonline.com Pacto Viviente, 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual. Peace Chapel Interdenominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor Racetrack Chapel Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 3787264. Chaplain Darrell Winter The Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pastor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Affiliated with the Evangelistic Assembly Church NON-SECTARIAN Spiritual Awareness Study Group Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of Brothers Call 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apostollca de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413
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September 18, 2012
’Zozo Music in the Parks alive with talent On Sunday, Sept. 30, at 7 p.m., Lisa Van Winkle and Esequiel Meza will present an evening of flute and piano music at the Trinity United Methodist Church on 10th at D Ave. in Carrizozo. This Carrizozo Music in the Parks concert is free and will be followed by a reception and opportunity to meet the performers. Those wonderful cooks at the Carrizozo Woman’s Club will host a pre-concert dinner at the historic WPA clubhouse on 11th and D. Avenue, just a short block from the Trinity United Methodist Church. A raspberry chipotle chicken dinner, plus a beverage and dessert tray all comes for $8.50, and the proceeds go to the Woman’s Club scholarship fund. Doors open at 5 with service until 6:30 p.m. Take-out also available. Park on D Avenue and walk to both venues. Thanks to the generosity of Zia Natural Gas Company, and their commitment to helping enhance the cultural education of students in Lincoln County, this free concert will be repeated for the entire Carrizozo School System at 10 a.m., Monday, Oct. 1. The concert will be held at the old gym on the Carrizozo School Campus and the public is invited to attend. Enter by the west door nearest to 10th Street off the campus courtyard. Dr. Van Winkle has performed extensively at festivals and in concert nationally and around the world. She is the Instructor of Flute and Coordinator of the Music Business program at New Mexico State University where she enjoys a diverse career as a teacher, recitalist, soloist, and orchestral musician. Recent performance highlights include an invitation to perform at the William Bennett International Summer Flute School in Farnham, England and an invitation to perform at the National Flute Association Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her professional orchestra experience includes the El Paso Symphony, the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, the El Paso Opera Company, the Doña Ana Lyric Opera, the Sun City Chorale, the Bruce Nehring Consort, the Chamber Players de Las Cruces and the NMSU Faculty Woodwind Quintet . Dr. Van Winkle has earned performance degrees from The University of Arizona, Tucson (DMA, 2005) and New Mexico
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University of Michele di Montaigne School of Music in Talence, France, is an active recitalist and lecturer. A partial list of performances includes recitals and lectures in London, Mexico City, and numerous cities in France, Nicaragua and the United States. Zeke Meza, past winner of the Shreveport National Piano Competition, Southwestern Pianist Foundation National Concerto Competition and the Kingsville National Young Artist Competition, can be heard on the recording entitled, Americana: Solo Piano Music of the Americas, Claudio Records, Ltd., United Kingdom. Directions to Trinity United Methodist Church, the Carrizozo School Campus and the Carrizozo Woman’s Club are as follows: from 54, turn west at the caboose, turn South at the stop sign (E Ave.), then turn right onto 10th Street. Go one short block to the church and school and the Woman’s Club is a short block south. For more information, please check our website at www.carrizozomusic.org or call Elaine Brannen at 575648-2757.
State University, Las Cruces (MM, 1996). She has also earned a Bachelor of Music Education from New Mexico State University (1994) and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in management from West Texas A & M, Canyon, Texas (1980). Zeke Meza holds a Doctorate of Musical Arts and a Master’s of Music in Piano Performance and Organ (secondary) from the University of Arizona, Tucson, and a Bachelor of Music from Sam Houston State University. The effects of the Little Bear From 1997-2000, Dr. Meza was a fire are still reverberating through postdoctoral visiting artist scholar Lincoln County. As a way to at Indiana University. His areas of express feelings and experiences specialization and training include for those directly and indirectly fine arts administration, vocal/ affected, a community-wide art instrumental coaching, chamber exhibit, including visual, poetry, music, piano literature and Spanstorytelling and music, is being ish literature. Zeke Meza’s teachplanned. The art show will be on ing experience has spanned over display beginning Nov. 1 through twenty years, including private and Dec. 5 at ENMU-Ruidoso’s classroom teaching with beginning White Mountain Annex (formerly students to professionals. Dr. Meza, the White Mountain Intermediate past Artist Professor of Music and School). Assistant Dean of Fine Arts at An opening show including the University of Oklahoma and performances will be held on SatVisiting Professor of Music at the
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 19 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. Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 20 Business After Hours at Rio Ruidoso Company, Ltd., White Mountain Plaza, 1204 Mechem Drive, 5 - 7 p.m. Join us for catered refreshments and a chance to network with your fellow chamber members. 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. Johnny & the Crashers (Classic rock) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m. Susan Kolb, local favorite, performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 7:30 p.m. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21 International Peace Day Celebration, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road and the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr. Supporters of peace will take their beliefs to the street and unite with others around the world to promote World Peace. 7:30 - 8 a.m. Outdoor Morning Meditation: Ruidoso Public Library. Join us for this 30-minute meditation of music, short presentation and coffee/hot chocolate. Remember to bring your own cup. 12 p.m. Moment of Silence: Wherever you are dedicate the time from 12 - 12:01 to visualize a more peaceful world. 12:01 p.m. “One Peace at a Time” Movie: Ruidoso Public Library. This informative movie weaves a tapestry through 20 countries. Activist Turk Pipkin (“Nobelity”) continues his global journey of knowledge in action with a goal to create a virtual roadmap to a better future by focusing on specific solutions in these troubled times. 6 - 8:30 p.m. CommUNITY Celebration and Potluck: Ruidoso Senior Ctr. Join us for a fun-filled evening of food, music, arts and crafts, a performance by our local Peace Choir, dancing and other entertainment. Bring a healthy dish; prizes for those who bring their own plate, cup, fork and spoon. 575-937-2725. Free. Used Tire Amnesty Weekend, Drop-off location in All American Park, Ruidoso Downs and Schoolhouse Park in Ruidoso, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your old pots and pans too. Greentree Solid Waste: 575378-4697 or Ruidoso Parks and Rec: 575-257-5030. Free. 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 Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 11 p.m. Terry Bullard Band performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Friday night fish fry. 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. The Bennett Trust Benefit Gala, at the historic Old Mill, 641 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. Performance art which will include the premiere of Robert Patrick’s new comedy, “You’re Family,” directed by Mary Maxson, musical entertainment by local artists, and a selection of art from Betty Bennett’s private collection, displayed for the first time. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce. 575-257-7395 or 575257-3012. All proceeds will benefit the Bennett Trust ENMU Scholarship Fund. 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. Luke West, Soulful Country Blues, performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m. Johnny & the Crashers (Classic rock) 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.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 22 4th Annual Ruidoso Mountain High Fly-In, Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, 1000 St. Hwy 220, Alto, 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Free Pancake Breakfast and free hamburger and hot dog lunch. Air Force static displays and flyovers throughout the day including an F22 Raptor flyover and new and vintage aircraft and Warbirds on the air field. Longhorn Dance band
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. performs in the evening. 575-3368111; www.ruidosoflyin.com. 4th Annual Pine Top Car Show at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, 1000 St. Hwy 220, Alto, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. “Celebrating 100 Years of Transportation in New Mexico.” Come see planes, model trains and automobiles on display. Open to all classic, sports and collectible cars and trucks. Great 50s and 60s music all day. Goody bags and door prizes. Participating vehicles will be judged for top and sponsor awards. 575-257-4966; www.pinetopcarclub. com/carshow.html. Free. Used Tire Amnesty Weekend, Drop-off location in All American Park, Ruidoso Downs and Schoolhouse Park in Ruidoso, 8 a.m. - noon. Bring your old pots and pans too. Greentree Solid Waste: 575-3784697 or Ruidoso Parks and Rec: 575257-5030. Free. Toss No Mas Fall Cleanup Event, meet at All American Park, Ruidoso Downs, in the Senior Citizens Center, 8 a.m. - noon. Lunch & prizes for volunteers. 378-4422. Tailgate Flea Market, All American Park, Ruidoso Downs, bring your own table, set up and sell your own stuff. 378-4422 Tour de Ruidoso, Lodge at Sierra Blanca, 8:10 a.m. The Sixth Annual Tour de Ruidoso is a Fundraising event to benefit a variety of local not-for-profit organizations. Hosted by the Lodge at Sierra Blanca. Century, 100 K, Nearly Flat 20 miler and a 42 mile option. www.bicycleruidoso. com/#!__tour-de-ruidoso-centuryride. $40 for Century and 100k, $25 for Nearly Flat 20 miler; $10 late registration fee. Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s Cafe, dinner reservations recommended. 257-8930. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 11 p.m. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 10 p.m. Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem
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www.�lyingjranch.com for more information. 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
from 6 to 9 p.m. Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m. Free Movie at Sacred Grounds: “Les Choristes (The Chorus),” 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m. Music teacher Clement Mathieu lands a job at a boys’ boarding school populated by delinquents and orphans. Sensing potential in the rambunctious ruffians, Mathieu forms a choir to rein in his charges through the transforming power of song. 575257-2273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free. The Bennett Trust Benefit Gala, at the historic Old Mill, 641 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. Performance art which will include the premiere of Robert Patrick’s new comedy, “You’re Family,” directed by Mary Maxson, musical entertainment by local artists, and a selection of art from Betty Bennett’s private collection, displayed for the first time. Tickets are $45 and may be purchased at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce. 575-257-7395 or 575257-3012. All proceeds will benefit the Bennett Trust ENMU Scholarship Fund. 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. Gleewood, High Country Rock and Roll, performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m. Johnny & the Crashers (Classic rock) 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.
urday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 7 p.m. A walk led by a fire expert into the burn area is also planned for that weekend. Artists interested in participating are encouraged to contact Lisa Maue at the ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education office through email at lisa.maue@ enmu.edu or 575-257-3012. Entry forms are available and there is a $5 entry fee per work to offset the costs of installing such a large exhibit. Additional information is available at www.artforms-orangenights.blogspot.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.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 23 Sunday Perculations, Movies With Message: “Schindler’s List,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 4 - 7 p.m. 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 stars Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, and Ben Kingsley. Neeson stars as Oskar Schindler, a
greedy German factory owner made rich by exploiting cheap Jewish labor. But as World War II unfolds, he becomes an unlikely humanitarian, spending his entire fortune to help save 1,100 Jews from Auschwitz. 575-2572273; www.sacredgroundscoffee.net. Free. Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. MONDAY SEPTEMBER 24 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Weekly Featured Adoptable Pets Allie is a sweetheart who loves to go for car rides. She behaves very well, and gets along great with other dogs and cats. She is house-trained and currently in a foster home. Allie would love to find
her forever home soon. Izzabelle is an adorable kitten about 4 months old. She gets along great with other cats big and small. She came to us very hungry and sick but we were able to nurse her back to health. All she needs now is the perfect family to love and care for her.
To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Saturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841. Website: adoptnmpet.com.
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Fort Stanton Cave Study Project hits two homeruns When it rains, it pours as the old expression goes and for the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project, a decades old organization of dedicated cavers and researchers, this past few months has seen much activity and two major accomplishments beyond the usual thousands of hours of volunteer work. Last year the organization was honored nationally for their leadership and research, and by Lincoln County as it was the 10th anniversary of their discovery of the now famous Snowy River Passage within Fort Stanton Cave. This year, the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project has been awarded $100,000 via the BLM Challenge Cost Share program that will allow the researchers and scientists to continue the valuable exploration and mapping of Fort Stanton Cave. This grant was given in part because the FSCSP volunteers provide well over $100 K worth of volunteer hours/work sometimes adding up to more than 10-12,000 hours annually. These volunteers include: physicists, software and microwave engineers, educators, historians, micro and bat biologists, geologists, and hydrologists. Their invaluable research assists the BLM in management of the cave and the karst region on the National Conservation Area known as the Fort Stanton Cave and Snowy River NCA, a designation much like that of a National Park. After three years of being on a waiting list, networking and meetings, $111,000 will be expended
by the Government Services Division of the state of New Mexico to help upgrade, re-roof, stabilize/repair or replace walls and windows, and insulate the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project headquarters and the BLM offices in use for the NCA. This will, according to public outreach liaison, Lynda Sánchez: “be a major improvement and allow us to expand our operations throughout the winter and early spring. FSCSP fields three major expeditions a year to continue exploration, surPhotos courtesy of Lynda Sánchez vey, DNA analyses, bat research, Construction underway for the Fort Stanton Cavers assists students in these fields and headquarters. At left, exploring the snowy river passage. provides detailed reports and data for the BLM. DAY OF PEACE from pg. 17 This partnership has been ongoing for many healthy food to share, and those who supto visualize a world filled with peace. At years and has progressed ply their own table service will receive a 12:01 the library will host the film “One rapidly since the incredPeace at a Time” which weaves through 20 prize. ible discovery in 2001 of “Not only should we recognize intercountries with an informative and inspithe famed Snowy River national peace but we should place a high rational message of specific solutions in Passage, a calcite formapriority on peace in our community. One troubled times. tion that is now more The day culminates with a CommUNI- way we can do that is by getting to know than ten miles long!” our neighbors,” said Reed. “Part of the TY potluck at the Ruidoso Senior Center, For additional 501 Sudderth. Food, music, arts and crafts, reason we celebrate peace is to show our information on the children that we value peace and family.” Peace Choir performance with local parFSCSP contact SánFor more information, for volunteer ticipants, dancing, and entertainment are chez, 575-653-4821, opportunities or to make a donation, phone on the schedule. Dinner will be served at or visit the website at 575 937-2725. 6:30 p.m. with festivities to follow. Bring www.fscsp.org.
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/s/ Cathy Jones, Executive Director Alto Lakes Special Zoning District NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the ALSZD Commission will hold a public hearing on October 4, 2012, during it Regular Meeting beginning at 9:00 AM in the Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club clubhouse to hear public testimony and vote on the application of George and Susan Holmes for the granting of a Joint Variance applicable to the property located at 117 Flute Player Way, Deer Park Meadows, Lot 6 Unit 15. Published by George and Susan Holmes 117 Flute Player Way Alto, NM 88312-8015 575-703-8885 gholmes08@gmail.com
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Lot 111, DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, UNIT 4, Lincoln County, New Mexico. As shown by the plat thereof filed in the Office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on April 17, 1981 in Cabinet D, Slide Nos. 7 through 10; (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”). Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the lien on the Property and that the amounts to be realized at said sale from the Property, with interest calculated to date of sale, are as follows: Amount of Plaintiff ’s Claim of Lien . . . . . . . . $22,177.75
TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO
Interest to date of Sale . . . $303.04
ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC.
Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . . $1 ,500.00
Plaintiff, vs. JAMES K. LAWSON, Sr., if living, if deceased, all unknown heirs and devisees of James K. Lawson, and EDWINA JUNE LAWSON, also known as EDWINA STEVENS, if living, if deceased, all unknown heirs and devisees of Edwina June Lawson,
Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $553.75 TOTAL: $24,534.54 In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of publication of this Notice, and the Special Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.
Defendants.
The terms of this sale are that the purchaser must pay cash at the time the Property is struck off to him, except that Plaintiff may bid all or any part of its judgment, plus interest without paying cash.
CV -2010-00340 Div. III
Witness my hand this 11th day of September, 2012.
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of Judgment of Foreclosure entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on August 31, 2012, 1992, in civil cause number CV-2010-00340, whereas Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club, Inc. is the plaintiff and the Defendants Are shown above, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345 on the 26th day of October, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., all rights of the defendants to the following described real
/s/ Jennifer Miller, Special Master LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at its regular meeting scheduled on October 2nd 2012 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider case #PCU20121673 Conditional Use Permit Request Request for the following property: 705 Center St. Ruidoso, NM 88345 By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort
LEGAL NOTICE The Ruidoso Planning Commission will hold a public meeting at its regular meeting scheduled on October 2nd 2012 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public meeting is to consider case #PCU20121668 Conditional Use Permit Request Request for the following property: Lot 17A, Block 2, Wingfield Subdivision, 2959 Sudderth Dr. By order of the Planning Commission Shawn Fort Building Official
130 EMPLOYMENT 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 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 575-921-4099 RAMADA INN is looking for front desk and housekeeping personnel. Apply in person 2191 Hwy 70 West DENTAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Ruidoso, NM. Seeking qualified and experienced Dental Assistants. Radiology Certified helpful. We WILL train the right person. Administrative Office Positions available too. Must be
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DO YOU LOVE TO WORK WITH KIDS? Do you want to make a difference in someone’s life? Can you pass a drug and background check? The Boys and Girls Club is accepting applications to help us make a positive difference. Call 808-8338 to apply. 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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FULL TIME TIRE TECHNICIAN Opening for a busy tire & automotive service center, must enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be a team player. Automotive industry experience preferred. Please stop by to pick-up an application and talk to Randy or Shawn. We are located at 26131 US Highway 70, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346. Salary DOE.
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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.
computer literate and like working with children. Please fax resumes to Attn: Laura (575) 257-0249
CAREGIVER NEEDED for quadraplegic businessman in the Ruidoso area. Applicant must be organized, detail-oriented and flexible. 7:30am until about 2pm. Must like dogs. Please call 575-336-7474, email resume to careers@pazzazyfoods.com or fax to 575-336-7475 VETERANS: THINK USNR Reclaim military benefits w/part-time service. Sign-on bonus. Paid training. $ for school. Retirement. Call MonFri (800) 354-9627 FUN TRAVEL JOB! Hang in LA, Jet to New York, Party in Vegas! Must be 18, Free to travel, NO experience necessary, ALL travel expenses PAID, $200 sign-on bonus! DON’T DELAY, START TODAY, CALL DESIREE. 1-866-430-2103
150 HEALTHCARE 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
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RENTALS HOUSES 101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning fireplace & 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)
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111 LAGUNA DRIVE – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with W/D hookups. Approx. 1435 sq.ft. $950/Mo + utilities.
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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
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
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
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Inspiration Heights Apartment Homes 1, 2, and 3 bedrooms. Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane
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ALTO AREA 2 bedroom 1 bath $700 per month and $700 deposit. 575-937-2831
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 ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from Home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance. Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified. SCHEV certified. Call 800-482-3316 www.CenturaOnline.com SAVE 65 PERCENT & Get 2 FREE GIFTS when you order 100 Percent guaranteed, delivered-to-thedoor Omaha Steaks - Family Value Combo NOW ONLY $49.99. ORDER Today 1- 877-291-6597 use code 45069WJY or www.OmahaSteaks. com/value85
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