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What’s

happening September 6

Altrusa International Vino Bingo

Have a glass of wine, play Bingo and support Altrusa in the beautiful surroundings of the Rio Ruidoso. This annual event has door prizes, cash prizes and prizes for each game. This is one of the many fundraisers that help Altrusa raise more than $17,000 donated back to the community. Advance tickets required. The Sanctuary on the River, Eagle Dr., 5:30 to 8 p.m., www.sanctuaryontheriver.com, 575-336-7822 or 575-336-1214. $20.

September 8

Run for the Beach 2012

The Annual 5K Run/Walk through Midtown for Breast Cancer Education, Awareness, Cure & Hope sponsored by First Christian Church. ALL proceeds pay mammogram costs for the people of Lincoln County. Pre-registration at Village Buttery. Late registration at McGary’s Studio on the day of the race. 575-257-9251 or 575-258-4250. $20.

Annual Ruidoso Kite Festival

ENMU-Ruidoso and the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department say “GO FLY A KITE!” at the White Mountain Sports Complex on Hull at Warrior Dr. Bring your own, watch the trick kites and marvel at “Ollie”. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. www.RuidosoKiteFestival. com. 575-257-3006. Free.

Mariachi San Pablo concert

Free concert at the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., sponsored by Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church. Donations to the Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Care, El Paso, will be accepted. Ysleta is an international service organization that addresses physical and spiritual needs on the US/ Mexico border. Current needs for the mission are: clothing, blankets, non-perishable food, toys, jackets, backpacks and cash donations will be accepted also. 575-258-4191, shlc@windstream.net.

Capitan Village-Wide Yard Sale

Yard sales all over Capitan at various locations. Maps will be available at 7 a.m. the morning of the sale in front of the library, the Not 2 Shabby Shop and post office. Have a great time searching for fantastic treasures. 8 a.m. Don’t forget the Farmer’s Market that runs from 9 to 1 a.m. www.capitanlibrary.org 575-354-3035.

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One Dashing Eagle takes All American

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com After PJ Chick In Black won her trial so handily, and turned in the fastest time during the trials to this year’s All American Futurity, the thought of beating her in the final might have seemed a bit far fetched.

But if any horse could do it Monday, it was One Dashing Eagle. The colt didn’t just win the $1.2 million winner’s share, he was first all the way, from the time he was brought to the paddock to when he crossed the wire.

“It was super impressive,” said trainer Jose De La Torre. “To win this kind of race, you don’t have the words to describe it. You don’t qualify often, and when you do it, it’s so amazing, you can’t explain it.”

One Dashing Eagle broke first from the gate and drifted a bit, but jockey Ramon Sanchez was able to keep him just ahead of the field for the victory.

“He ducked in the first couple of jumps, I had to pull him around and get him straight,” Sanchez said. “Then he got momentum and got the win.”

It was a wire-to-wire victory, one that was impressive to everyone involved.

“You take a horse that nice and give him that kind of lead at the start, it’s over,” said Cody Jensen, who rode Native Tea Rose to a fourth-place finish.

“His race was won right there.”

The All American win was the first for 37-year-old De La Torre, who also co-owns the horse in partnership with Gregorio Racing Stable. Whether he wins more isn’t really his concern. He’s just happy to have this one.

“Not a lot of trainers get to win the All American,” De La Torre said.

De La Torre brought One Dashing Eagle to the paddock first, way before any of the other horses began making their appearance through the tunnel leading to the track’s backside.

That gave him plenty of time to get the colt acclimated to the atmosphere,

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Jockey Ramon Sanchez raises his fist in triumph after leading One Dashing Eagle to an unchallenged victory in the All American Futurity, Monday at Ruidoso Downs. and it may inform how he does things in the future.

“We’re way back out there, and we never heard the call to the paddock, but I wanted to get out there first anyway,” De La Torre.

“I got there a little bit early, but that probably helped us. We got him to relax in the little bit, and now we’re here. I’m real superstitious.

I wanted to come here first, and we finished first.”

Speaking of the future, De La Torre is pointing One Dashing Eagle to the Golden State Futurity, but nothing else the colt does will change the trainer’s opinion of him.

“We’re happy right now and will go for the Golden State, but we got the All American. That’s a big accomplishment,” De La Torre said. “I don’t think he needs to prove himself anymore.”

Visit www.ruidosofreepress. com for video of Monday’s All American Futurity race, courtesy of SureBet Racing News.

Stricter guidelines for drug offenders announced for RDRT

By Ty Wyant and Todd Fuqua For the Ruidoso Free Press R.D. Hubbard, chairman of the board and majority owner of Ruidoso Downs Race Track, has announced that drug offenders will be booted from the racetrack’s private property beginning in 2013, saying “the sign is out that drug offenders are not welcome at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and in New Mexico.”

In addition, he has informed the New Mexico Racing Commission and New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez that he will work to get other tracks to implant the same strict guidelines.

“I have been in the horse racing business for more than 50 years and I love the horses and the sport,” Hubbard said. “I will not idly stand by and watch a few mistreat these great animals and ruin the great sport of horse racing. Consequently, I have informed the New Mexico Racing Commission and the Governor of our intentions for the 2013 race season.”

The new guidelines will be that any positive test for a Class 1 or Class 2 drug will result immediately in the trainer having his stalls revoked and his or her ability to enter horses suspended as well. They will be banned from the grounds. These guidelines will be included in the stall application which trainers sign when applying for stalls.

“The race track provides stalls to trainers rent free and we pay all the utilities associated with them as well as the cost of removal of waste,” Hubbard said. “Most people do not realize see GuideLiNes, pg 3

Water conference examines problems, proposals

By Ellen Wedum

Senator Udall opened the NM Water Resources Research Institute (WRRI) conference on Aug. 28 with some sobering comments. This year all the counties in New Mexico have been declared drought disaster areas. The conditions in our state are the worst since the 1950’s and predictions are that the Southwest will continue to experience hotter and drier conditions, with the potential for both greater fires and greater floods.

Across the United States, 50 percent of the country is suffering from drought. Commodity prices are the highest on record. A recently published Sandia Lab study estimates that the average risk of damage to the U.S. economy from climate change is on the order of $1 trillion over the next 40 years.

Udall referred to historian Jeremy Sabloff, who studied the effect of prolonged drought on the Mayan culture of 1,000 years ago. Some areas survived and thrived, some did not. Sabloff advises us: “Look across the Southwest and ask, Are we going to allow unfettered growth? How resilient do we want to be? What sort of steps are we willing to take to get there?”

Senator Udall then asked the panelists and participants at the conference to provide assessments and policy proposals that his staff

and the WRRI scientists can compile. The results will be posted on the web and public input will be requested.

There were more than two dozen people on the panels, and this article will only cover a few of the points that I found significant.

One of the first was the water deficit slide shown by Sam Fernald. We have 1.2 million acre-feet to use (1 acre-foot is about 326,000 gallons), that is our “income,” but 4 million acre-feet are being withdrawn each year. That comes from groundwater, and we only have a finite amount. Right now we are removing nearly 2.8 million acre-feet of water from our “savings account” each year. Do we plan to just continue to do this until it dries up [which is what Texas is doing to the Ogalalla aquifer—EW], or will we start to reduce our demand and recycle our used water? Depletion of groundwater also tends to decrease the flows in our rivers (surface water). Precipitation, ground water, and surface water are all interconnected.

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Attorney Denise Fort pointed out that we need to change our state’s environmental laws so that the administration of water law and state water policy protects environmental flows in rivers. Such laws and policy will also help protect our tourism industry.

Both Sam Fernald and Michael Gabaldon mentioned the Alamogordo Desalination Research facility. Desalination of brackish water is one of the few ways to “grow the pie,” that is, the supply of water. Gabaldon works there and says it is very busy. They have six research bays, and one of the projects is teaming the use of desalination with solar power to bring down the costs of the purification.

Fernald said “the amount of brackish groundwater out there is mind-boggling, and this is see wAter, pg 3

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September 4, 2012

Community Calendar Legal aid

will benefit local charities.

New Mexico Legal Aid will meet with individuals at the Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., on Sept. 5 and 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 served 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.

Convention party The Democratic Party of Lincoln County will host a convention party starting at 5:30 p.m., Sept. 6, with a hors d’oeuvre pot luck.

Democratic Party Headquarters, located at 2809 Sudderth Dr., is the location. All Democrats and any other supporters are invited to come watch the Democratic National Convention live.

Also present at the meeting will be Evelyn Madrid Erhard, the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Congressional District 2 seat, running against Republican incumbent Steve Pearce.

This convention party will also serve as the DPLC September monthly meeting, but business will be kept to a minimum to maintain a party atmosphere.

Bring hors d’oeuvres to share.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided.

Vino Bingo Altrusa Club of Ruidoso is hosting the second annual Vino Bingo at the outdoor pavilion of Sanctuary on the River, Sept.

6 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20, and a light jacket is suggested. There will be a door prize, cash prize and prizes for each game. A light meal will be provided and wine will be available for purchase.

To purchase tickets, contact Barbara Dickinson at 3367822, Cindy Buzan at 336-1214 or contact any Altrusan. Tickets may also be purchased at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Available daily by appointment: Licensed massage therapy with Sandra Gussett.

For more information, call 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.

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.

at 7 p.m. in the Region IX offices at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003.

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

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

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

For more information, call 575464-7106.

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

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

The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at

Cree Meadows Country Club.

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

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

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

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

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters located a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more information, visit www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org or call 575-512-7077.

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

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the second Thursday of each month

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an organization like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

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

For more information, visit www.dwsma.org.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each

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GUIDELINES from pg. 1 that having stalls at a track is a privilege and not a right.

Consequently, anyone who abuses these great animals and this wonderful sport are not welcome at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

The new rules come as test results from trials to the All American Derby and Futurity have been released. According to Vince Mares, director for the New Mexico Racing Commission, there were high levels of Albuterol and caffeine found.

By themselves, the substances are not illegal in race horses, the only concern was the levels in which they were found.

Additionally, Mares stated previous positive findings of Class 1 and Class 2 drugs in horses which ran trials to this year’s Ruidoso Futurity and Derby were upheld by second opinion tests which were guaranteed by due process.

With those tests coming back positive, Mares said the Commission can begin prosecution of those cases in earnest.

“This should not be a burdensome rule to anyone because there is no need

for a Class 1 or Class 2 drug to be anywhere near these horses. We recognize that the majority of trainers are quality and trustworthy horsemen and it is just a few who have abused the system.

This guideline will give all other owners and trainers as well as the fans the assurance that horses are all running with an equal opportunity.”

Hubbard did not stop there. “I have already spoken with Dr. Ed Allred (owner of Los Alamitos Race Course in southern California) and he fully supports this guideline and is going to institute it there as well,” Hubbard continued. “Furthermore, I am personally going to seek the agreement of the other tracks in New Mexico as well as Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana to join us in this effort.”

Executive Vice President Don Treadway of the nearly 300,000 member strong American Quarter Horse Association offered his support as well.

“We very pleased to see this action taken by Ruidoso Downs and will do everything we can to take a leadership role in implanting this and other strong guidelines against illegal drug users in

all areas of the country.”

Ruidoso Downs Race Track has been a strong supporter of active steps the New Mexico Racing Commission has already taken in cracking down on the illegal use of Class 1 and Class 2 drugs. It worked collectively with the Racing Commission to find one of the few laboratories in the country (University of California-Davis) able to detect the designer drugs that a few horsemen were using on Memorial Day weekend, the opening of the 2012 race season at Ruidoso. That enhanced testing resulted in multiple bad tests on opening weekend.

“The good news is that since May 26, there has not been one positive test for a Class 1 drug and only two high caffeine tests,” Hubbard said. “I believe everyone got the message and now are playing by the rules. This new guideline will be one more step in our effort to work with the Commission to clean house on anyone using illegal drugs.

Everyone will have had plenty of notice that the sign is out that drug offenders are not welcome at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and in New Mexico.”

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Sen. Udall recruiting applicants for internships WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Tom Udall invites New Mexico college students interested in gaining legislative or press relations experience to apply for fall internships in his Washington, D.C., Santa Fe, Albuquerque and Las Cruces offices. To apply online or download an application, visit Udall’s website at www. tomudall.senate.gov.

The deadline to apply for positions is flexible, but students interested in fall internships are encouraged to submit their applications by Sept. 7.

“While working in one of my offices, students will get a unique perspective into the inner workings of the ‘world’s greatest deliberative body,’ while playing an integral role in my office’s day-to-day operations,” Udall said.

“This is a great learning experience for anyone interested in public service, and I encourage students to apply.”

All internships may count toward college credit.

Students should check with their respective college or university for requirements. College students who are from New Mexico or attend New Mexico schools are given first preference, and students of all majors are encouraged to apply.

Inquiries may be emailed to internship_program@ tomudall.senate.gov.

WATER from pg. 1 one of those sort of miracle fixes… if we of Molzen-Corbin & Assoc., followed up can find the technology.” on this, commenting that New Mexico waHoward Passell presented a paper ter rates are very low. He pointed out that titled “Transformational solutions: Bridgthis has led to the neglect of preventative ing the gap between projected water and maintenance on our aging water infrastrucenergy supply and demand in the Middle ture, much of which is more than 60 years Rio Grande and the Western U.S.” He and old. Senator Udall believes that there is his co-authors examine the choices that unlikely to be much future Federal funding will need to be made to meet the requirefor repairs and improvements. ments of the Rio Grande Compact in the Udall also showed a slide of John Middle Rio Grande area if the current Wesley Powell’s original map of the west. decline in surface water and reservoir sup- Powell explored the West and Southwest plies continues. The model takes climate and was one of the few white men who change, but not population growth, into genuinely respected the native people. account. This makes it a “best-case” Powell proposed that the western state scenario, as another presenter showed the boundaries be determined by watershed current population (90,000) and projected boundaries, as water is the most precious population (300,000) of the Rio Rancho resource in the area. In 1883 he warned area, which makes the developers happy the attendees at an irrigation conference, but means more stress on the water supply “Gentlemen, you are piling up a heritage if that much development is realized. of conflict and litigation over water rights, The model predicts that by 2100 the for there is not sufficient water to supply Compact deficit (the amount of water New the land.” I wonder how much of our conMexico owes to Texas) will be more than flict and confrontation over water rights two million acre-feet. Much of the work might have been avoided if his proposal that is currently being done will provide for defining state boundaries along watersome small easing of the problems, but in- shed boundaries had been accepted. cremental changes will not be sufficient to Ellen Wedum is a retired physical chemist meet the need. Transformational (drastic) and lives outside Cloudcroft. solutions are needed.

The authors looked at three possible transformaSummit Dental tional solutions: and 1. Cut agricultural activity in half in the area, Dr. John T. Bennett, DDS reducing the farmed acres from about Welcome to the practice 50,000 acres to 25,000 acres. That would reduce the Compact defi200 Sudderth, Suite C • Ruidoso • 575-257-5179 cit to “only” 200,000 acre-feet, but imperil the food supply in the region.

2. Reduce the Bosque wildlife preserve from 60,000 acres to 20,000 acres. This too reduces the deficit by a similar amount, but is very damaging to the ecosystem and would negatively affect tourism.

3. Line the river with concrete. That sounds pretty drastic, and expensive. It would do the job, but the loss of leakage will dry up the surrounding riparian areas and also probably destroy the Bosque.

Hansen presented a completely different, and transformational, approach: reduce demand. Drive less, fly less, eat less beef, own fewer TV’s, control population growth, separate resource consumption from quality of life, and move toward a steady state economy. The idea of a steady state economy probably frightens investors and entrepreneurs. It seems they currently see profit only in unlimited growth, not in a stable society.

There were a couple of interesting sidelights presented by Senator Udall. He discussed the difference between price and value, comparing a diamond, which is expensive, to water, which is precious. Del Archuleta,

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Opinion

Ruidoso Free Press

September 4, 2012

Letters to the Editor Recall is legitimate

With all that has been said from all sides, what remains true is that a judge, Judge Jerry Ritter, has found just cause for the recall of Ruidoso School Board members Devin Marshall and Curt Temple. One can only assume that Judge Ritter made these findings based on the letter of the law.

The decisions of two courts have been met by Marshall and Temple with claims that they have not had their day in court.

Actually, they have had two days in court, with their attorneys present and arguing on their behalf. And both days have resulted in the same findings – just cause for recall.

They have held up the investigation of Dr. Harris as a reason for their actions. In case you haven’t noticed the results of the investigation haven’t been released… the superintendent hasn’t been fired.

Now I read that they are appealing the decision of two courts to the New Mexico Supreme Court. I want to ask you how this move benefits our schools and students?

So far, thousands of dollars have been spent in an attempt to remove the superintendent, who to my knowledge is still employed by the Ruidoso schools. According to the Ruidoso News, Temple and Marshall have racked up more than $11,000 so far by fighting the recall effort. And now they have the audacity to want to appeal it which could cost $10,000-­$15,000. Yes, the subject of the district having to pay their legal fees has been “deferred” until after the recall, but seriously, these two are willing to risk that? In this precarious time of budget cuts, I am appalled by that decision. How can they claim to be good fiscal stewards of our district when they are willing to put the district’s money on the line like that?

The teachers in our district bring home less money than they did five years ago, yet we have board members who are willing to risk thousands of dollars for their own legal fees? There is something wrong with this picture.

The transcripts from both court hearings are public information. If you are a registered voter and live in the Ruidoso Municipal School District boundaries (No. 36 on your voter registration card), please take the time to get the facts and vote ‘yes’ on the recall. It is time to take the focus off the egos of Marshall and Temple and bring the focus of our district back to our staff and students.

Sally Burkstaller Ruidoso

Some thoughts about infant deaths in hot cars

The recent death of an infant forgotten in a hot car shocked us all for the loss of a young life. But, it is more tragic than that.

Often, an entire family is splintered, especially if it is mother or father who leaves their child in a car. So, there is at least two lives “lost” with each tragedy and there may be more.

We all realize that more care could

have (and should have) avoided these situations. But I feel that the law requiring all infants in their car seats in the back seat is a contributing factor. Those of us who grew up without seatbelts in cars or without laws about where a child had to be in a vehicle, probably can never remember a case of infant death by “forgetting”.

So, the question is, if industry can design safe protective seating for forwardfacing humans like pilots or race car drivers or even for the rest of us standard drivers, why can’t they design a forwardfacing infant seat that can be in front seat and be protected from adult airbags? It is much easier and more likely to notice a child in the front seat right beside you rather that one strapped in a back seat, even when rushing to get to work on time or something similar. This change would cut down on the number of these “family tragedies”, infant deaths, and adults with life-long guilt about killing their child or family member. Is this too much to ask?

Robert C. Walshe Ruidoso

a great big shout-out for being a part of our summer by allowing us to tour and utilize their facilities and services. Thank you to: the Mescalero Apache Tribe; the Boys and Girls Club of Ruidoso; the Ruidoso Fire Department; the Ruidoso Police Department; the Ruidoso Post Office; the Hubbard Museum of The American West; the Mescalero Fish Hatchery; the Lincoln County Humane Society; the Lincoln County Forest Service; Grindstone Stables; Bonita Park; Ruidoso Downs and the Racetrack Chaplaincy; the Old Lincoln County Courthouse Museum; the Ruidoso Swimming Pool; White Sands National Monument; Spring River Park and Zoo; Mr. and Mrs. Almager, Jason Price and John Dunbar Finally I must thank the families of the campers who support us each year that we endeavor to add adventure and excitement to the summers of our Ruidoso youth. Thank you all and I look forward to another great summer with your outstanding kids next year!

Brady Park Ruidoso

A Wilderness Camp thanks

Ruidoso School Board

There are many people to thank this year for helping to make the 2012 Wilderness Camp, at Ruidoso Parks and Recreation a success. In my eyes, something is a success when many lives are affected for the better, and I saw this happen many times throughout the course of the summer.

First to thank are our hard-working and experienced staff, who as a whole were the best team to lead Wilderness Camp, so far. Chris Rodella, trustworthy and dependable, returned for his fourth season to offer his specialized skill and experience, working with our older (and rowdier) campers. Myranda Rodriuez-Waldo, new to the village, brought a valuable contribution this summer of experience and fresh ideas which enhanced the program by giving the campers new adventures, activities, and untapped venues to explore. We are happy that she has decided to continue working with Parks and Recreation to help create more programs for the youth of the community, throughout the school-year.

The Eco-Servants (Stephen Carter and Paula Hendrickson) supplied us with three Vista-Corps workers, Casey Stephenson, Molly Heuss and Eric Valencia. All three were a tremendous asset to camp this summer, had amazing work-ethic, and were absolutely great with your children. Also, a huge thank you is due to Ellen “Buzz” Bizzell, administrator, and Debbie Jo Almager, director of Parks and Recreation, without whose support, Wilderness Camp would not be possible. My great appreciation goes to the Kingsmores (“Beads to Beauty” store-owners) and Carol Wiberg, for their contributions toward our efforts to officially appreciate the amazing staff this summer. Thank you to everyone.

There were also many businesses and organizations of the community that deserve

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To the editor: In response to the letter to the editor dated Aug. 28 in which Ms. Susan Finch offered a strong case to reinstate Superintendent Bea Harris. Although Ms. Finch recognized a long laundry list of presumed deficiencies of Supt. Harris, she closed by stating that there apparently is not a preponderance of evidence to dismiss her, and she needs to be reinstated.

Apparently Ms. Finch was unable to attend the school board meeting of Aug. 14. At that meeting Ms. Priscilla Fernandez, the New Mexico director of accreditation for the North Central Association, gave the results of the NCA review conducted in November of 2011. Although there were a number of positive points cited by Ms. Fernandez, at the end of the day the Ruidoso Municipal School District had in fact, for the first time in modern memory, lost its full accreditation status.

The school district had been placed on the probationary status of “accredited on advisement”. That makes Bea Harris the first superintendent in Ruidoso history to have lost the rating of “fully accredited status”

during her tenure.

During that same meeting I presented a memo of concern to the board that covered a wide range of issues. Even if you rule out the low scores from the NCLB/ AYP measurement that Ms. Finch referred to, there is still no way around the ACT scores of the last three years. The ACT scores show that Ruidoso is below the state average in all four test categories in 2012. This is especially alarming in that the state of New Mexico ranks 48th or 49th in education nationwide. In short, the state standards are about as low as you can get.

The district has been at or below average in every category for the last three years.

In addition, with the final count due this Friday, student transfers out of district for 2011-12 are expected to well exceed over 300 students, an all-time high.

Ms. Harris has hired six school administrators during her tenure. A number of them have not been comprehensively evaluated on a regular basis, even though district and state guidelines and deadlines have long been in place. Evaluating administrators is the very core of a superintendent’s responsibilities, there is nothing more important. The accreditation review detailed three specific areas of concern, the last of which would require a comprehensive behavior management plan that would hopefully make a positive impact on student behavior.

I’m sure Ms. Harris is a great person and had great intentions. However, when you 1) lose full accreditation status for the first time in school district history; 2) have miserable test scores; 3) are unable to evaluate administrators in a consistent fashion; 4) refuse to follow established school board and school district policies; and 5) have more than 300 students leave the district in one year, it’s time for a change. To add insult to injury, the majority of these issues were not brought to light as a result of the accreditation evaluation, but afterwards, making it even more difficult to return to fully accredited status. If you’re still looking for “the preponderance of evidence,” that Ms. Finch referred to, here’s your smoking gun. Kicking the can down the road is no longer an option.

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New Mexico’s long, hot summer

By: Congressman Steve Pearce

The summer season is drawing to a close and as we reflect upon the months that defined it, many of us will long remember it for the destruction resulting from our state’s historic forest fires. This season, New Mexico’s Little Bear and WhitewaterBaldy fires claimed nearly a half-million acres, thousands of acres of wildlife habitat and nearly 300 homes and businesses.

This weekend, as we stop to honor those in our community who labor, I ask you to join me in singling out the brave men and women who are first responders.

We must always remember and thank these people who put their lives on the line keeping us safe. Without their selfless actions, the forest fires in our local communities could have caused even greater damage and been deadly. But thanks to them, we in New Mexico did not lose one human life.

Tragically, our friends in other states facing the same threats weren’t so lucky. Anne Veseth, a wildland firefighter in Idaho was killed in the line of duty. An elderly couple was killed in Colorado’s Waldo Canyon Fire and another person killed in that state’s High Park fire. Four members of the North Carolina Air National Guard were killed in an air tanker crash in South Dakota while fighting a forest fire. God bless all their souls and their families.

I give our affected communities high praise for cleaning up and moving forward.

They are looking ahead and providing their local residents with the confidence that they are not alone in this process.

Just this week, the City of Alamogordo, Lincoln County and the Village of Ruidoso received word that FEMA declared them a disaster area, which now allows federal financial assistance with clean up of environmentally damaged Bonito Lake.

This lake provides drinking water to these residents and it is certainly good news and I applaud this federal response.

In support of the public’s personal safety, including that of our first responders, I continue to question why these fires were

not extinguished before strong winds caused them to burn out of control. My office is working with retired Forest Service personnel to get answers to this important question.

As I have stated previously, my concerns are with Washington policies and not with our brave firefighters. Decades-long mismanagement of our federal lands has allowed the fuels to build into what we see today and explode into the raging blazes that we witnessed this summer.

Progress into changing these long established failed policies has been made.

Just recently, on Aug. 7, Joe Walsh, Washington spokesman for the US Forest Service, stated that the agency would “more aggressively extinguish small fires before they become larger ones.” – Los Angeles Times. This is the correct mindset that Americans need.

In another shift, on Aug. 16, Tom Harbor, Director of Fire and Aviation Management for the US Forest Service, that it was changing policy and would begin allowing helicopters to attack wildfires at night in southern California. –Washington Post.

However, here in New Mexico, in the Aug. 8 issue of the Ruidoso News, the Chief Ranger of the Lincoln National Forest’s Smokey Bear Ranger District said he “would do nothing different.” It is extremely concerning to hear that locally, the Forest Service demonstrates no concern with existing policies. Policies that very likely allowed for the destruction of our local communities, impacting families, businesses, and public health.

It is my intention to see that the Forest Service reevaluates its policies and implements basic changes that can better improve prevention of these large out of control fires in the future. Nothing sweeping. Nothing radical. Just common sense, such as, thinning areas that are overgrown, establishing safety zones around at-risk communities and aggressively/immediately putting out fires in these areas. We all, especially our federal land managers, must be open-minded to make our rural and urban areas safe.

LETTERS from pg. 4 mended for their loyalty. With that said, it’s past time to unite, move forward, get out and stay out of litigation and begin to solve the many problems and challenges ahead. There is no logical reason why Ruidoso should take a back seat to any other school district in the state of New Mexico. Our students and teachers deserve better. Please join us at the next school board meeting on Sept. 11.

Matt Closs Alto

WildEarth Guardians defend purpose

WildEarth Guardians is proud of its position on forest restoration and wildfire hazard management. In contrast to some preconceptions, Guardians has supported numerous thinning projects in the Lincoln National Forest and supports local community input. We believe it is possible to find common ground that serves both communities in the wildland urban interface (WUI) and natural systems.

The organization’s standpoint is based in forest science. Southwestern forests are in a precarious situation due to more than 100 years of heavy-handed management combined with changing climate conditions, including sustained drought.

However, 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.

On the other hand, since the inception of the Collaborative Forest Restoration Program, Guardians has worked to advance science-based, effective forest management that results in local jobs and income. Since 2001 the CFRP has awarded 154 grants to 110 organizations that are currently working in 20 counties in New Mexico and created more than 600 permanent, seasonal and part time forest related jobs. Guardians sits on the panel that selects and funds these forest restoration projects. Two of the very first projects under this collaborative model were the 2002 Eagle Creek Project awarded to the Village of Ruidoso as well as the Ruidoso Interface Project awarded

to a local business. Guardians also participated in the Perk-Grindstone Project from its beginning, ensuring the project could be accomplished without the destruction of owl nesting habitat.

A quick look at the numbers demonstrates in the last decade the Lincoln National Forest treated nearly three times more acres for hazardous fuels than in the 20-year period from 1980 to 1999. This is hardly hands-off. Rather just the opposite, fire suppression and poorly managed grazing and logging practices that replaced more open, grassy forests and scattered big trees with dense woody fuels has led to the current condition. We recognize much more needs to be done to restore natural systems and make forests safer for people to live in. That is why we support thinning that benefits communities and habitat.

Our goal is not to obstruct sound forest management but the contrary, to support it. Of course WildEarth Guardians has protested ill-conceived proposals that would do more harm than good. What the Ruidoso Free Press calls a “clear pathway for environmental groups to sue the federal government” we call a fundamental right in a working democracy. The United States prides itself in allowing its citizens to question the actions of their government.

Federal forest management belongs to all of us and requires balancing of competing interests, including water quality and wildlife habitat.

There are existing means of restoring our national forests and safeguarding our communities that also spare the natural values we all cherish. This approach requires long-term commitment, which WildEarth Guardians has demonstrated, as well as reexamining our biases. Numerous tools are required: thinning, careful prescribed burning, altered livestock management, and changing the way we build and live in fire-prone landscapes. Our goal should be restoring natural systems while protecting communities from wildfires. Simply demanding one stakeholder “get out of the way” is not a constructive solution.

Bryan Bird Wild Places Program Director, WildEarth Guardians

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September 4, 2012

Joe Gomez retires from Sierra Blanca Motors

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com He says he can’t get a tune out now, but back in the day, Joe Gomez was a fixture at the Stardust in Roswell. In the 70s, he was a regular as a vocalist, saxophone and drum musician. He’s worn many hats in his lifetime, but none as long as his affiliation with Sierra Blanca Motors.

For more than 44 years, Gomez has sold cars. Beginning at the Durham Lincoln Mercury dealership in Roswell, Gomez recalls his first sale in the late 60s.

“It was an Oldsmobile Delta ’88. Billy (Durham) guaranteed me a salary. But he told me if I made more than the salary in commissions he wouldn’t give me the salary too. I exceeded the salary the first week.”

Gomez is a New Mexico native. Born and reared in Artesia, he is one of seven siblings. Joining the National Guard after graduating high school, he spent six years in the service. He moved to Roswell where he worked selling lumber and hardware in addition to moonlighting at the Stardust.

“My dad bought cars from their dad,” says Gomez of the Durham family. “When Billy asked me to work for them, I’d never sold a car in my life. Billy said, ‘I’ll teach you’ and he did.” Gomez says he sold to all his friends and family members those first few months. “I sold to everyone I could think of,” he smiles. He’s been a part of the Durham team since that first sale in the ‘60’s.

In 1976 Gomez moved to Ruidoso.

Naturally his position moved with him and he became a part of the Sierra Blanca Motors family. With a high of 38 sales in one month, Gomez says it’s normal for him to sell 20-25 vehicles a month. He’s had the privilege of selling cars to three generations in a few families. “I’ve sold cars to people I’ve never met before,”

says Gomez and tells of the loyalty some of his repeat customers who have referred friends to his care.

Not satisfied with just selling cars, Gomez purposely became involved in the community. In his 35 years of Ruidoso residence, he’s been appointed and later elected as a Ruidoso Village Council member, and has been the president of the board for HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) which supports The Nest domestic violence shelter in Ruidoso Downs. He served on the Blue Ribbon committee for the Ruidoso School District when the mid-school was begun. He’s also presided as president of Ruidoso’s Chamber of Commerce.

“His selfless gifts to the community show his talents, and he’s served Ruidoso well,” says Tom Battin, Lincoln County commissioner and personal friend. “He’s used his abilities for many vital services and we are grateful.”

Now the sales manager, Gomez is retiring from active duty. He hung up his full time sales hat last Friday. Wife

Mary has a list of house chores and projects he’s been waiting to accomplish. “It may take me year just to get the list done,” laughs Gomez. With their five children living in Nevada, Kansas City, San Angelo, Albuquerque and Austin, he’s looking forward to travel and regular connections with his grandchildren. With Mary inheriting a ranch near Loraine, Texas, he’s also looking forward to a bit of ranch restoration.

“There’s no one who will be able to replace Joe,” smiles Ted Durham, general manager of Sierra Blanca Motors. “It would take three people to do everything he does. Everyone loves being around Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press him.” Both Durham, his father Joe Gomez, Sierra Blanca Motors.

Johnny, and his uncle Billy have benefited from Gomez’ decades “I’ll probably still help out every once of service to the Durham auto retailing in a while and keep my hand in the busiempire. Sierra Blanca Motors hosted a ness,” says Gomez of Sierra Blanca Moretirement reception Saturday, Aug. 25 to tors. He’s not planning on moving away. honor Gomez.

Ruidoso is home for the Gomez family.

B U S I N E S S buzz Area ribbon cuttings

Brain stretching and creative aging

$425,000 colt tops opening session of Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale Spirit Leader, a half-brother to champion Leading Spirit, topped the first night of the three-night Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale on a bid of $425,000 on Friday night at Ruidoso Downs.

The Corona Cartel colt was consigned by Julianna Hawn Holt and purchased by Abigail Kawananakoa, who was represented by Native Tea Rose in Monday’s $2.4 million All American Futurity. Native Tea Rose was a $330,000 purchase in last year’s Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale.

Spirit Leader is also a half-brother to graded stakes winner Leading Diva and the stakes-placed Toast To Texas.

Overall, the Friday night yearling offering was off 5.6 percent. This year, 94 yearlings sold during the first night averaged $34,395. Last year, 99 yearlings sold on the opening night averaged $36,426.

This year’s opening night figures are similar to the 2010 sale when 105 opening-night yearlings averaged $34,575.

The second high-selling horse to change hands was another son of Corona Cartel, One Slick Cartel. He was consigned by Burns Ranch and purchased by Jesus Garera Garcia on a bid of $112,000.

One Slick Cartel is out of the stakesplaced competitor and stakes-winning producer One Slick Cookie, a daughter of Dash For Cash. This is the family of champion One Famous Eagle, the sire of All American Futurity finalist One Dashing Eagle, and 2012 Rainbow Futurity winner Carters Cookie.

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Debbie Haines-Nix, owner of The Sanctuary on the River, has staunchly supported HEAL and The Nest through thick and thin. Most recently, Debbie placed one phone call, and violá, a beautiful framed picture, “Moon over Ruidoso,” was allowed to be placed in the lobby of the Jockey Club, for bidding via silent auction during these last two busy weekends of the race season. The proceeds from this auction will benefit the Nest. HEAL appreciates Debbie’s love and ongoing support.

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There is no charge for either of these forums.

“Brain Stretching” returns on Mondays beginning Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon in Room 105. Led by Dr. Charles Speight and Mike Mauldin, with presentations by leading experts in a variety of fields, this open discussion group tackles both ancient questions and modern dilemmas in an attempt to better understand man and his relationship to the world. No formal background in academia is necessary: only openness to different points of view. Although Roger Cole, one of the originators of the forum and its driving force will not be present, his dream of the free exchange of ideas in a non-judgmental and free-wheeling environment lives on.

Dr. Clara Farah will explore what it means to be an elder in Lincoln County in “Creative Aging” beginning on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., also in Room 105. Topics to be considered include physical, emotional and spiritual changes and ways to incorporate these changes now and into the future, the ways relationships change over time, how to pursue leisure activities and second careers, retirement and the resources available across socio-economic lines to residents of the area. A textbook is available but not required and will be referenced for the latest bio-psychosocial theories on aging. Not an academic class, per se, “Creative Aging” allows residents of all ages a place to explore, share and discover how others are dealing with the unique transformations that come with aging and how to apply what others have learned. Experts will be called in as needed to further help guide participants to a rewarding and enlightened second half. “Creative Aging” is scheduled for eight weeks but may be extended if there is enough interest.

For more information on either forum or to just let us know you are interested, please call ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education at 257-3012.

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Ask an entrepreneur –

Five steps to get the job you’ll love Previously Take a job for the opportunity, not the money Try apprenticeship because nothing takes the place of experience Create your position, don’t take an old one Impressions are everything. Look and act better than you are

spective employer about his/her background, goals and the obstacles they might be encountering. Ask to meet with your boss and try to understand the world as he/she sees it. Learn what motivates and hinders your boss.

With this information in mind, you are better positioned to serve the needs of the business in the eyes of your boss or employer. Sometimes these needs are not obvious. You may think, “well of course their need is to sell more and spend less” as we have said here before. Overall that is the top fundamental business need, but often that Marianne Mohr If you are currently undermarianne@ruidosofreepress.com is not the immediate “personal need.” employed or are seeking a job with a No employer would argue that profit is new employer, become mindful of the the ultimate objective, but often there world outside yourself. Pay attention to your employer’s are other issues. For example most employers have needs subtle needs to get the best benefits in your present job for trust and consistency in their employees. A positive or the best potential for a position with a new employer. image, loyalty, a lack of drama can be other criteria that We often go into an interview or meeting with our make the life of the employer easier and thereby conboss wanting to tell them about ourselves, our issues or tribute to their efficacy. Punctuality, completion of tasks accurately, an upbeat cooperative attitude may be high problems. Try a novel approach, try listening to their priorities in the mind of your (prospective) employer. needs. Spend a whole job interview asking your pro-

Treat your employer like your best customer

Tourism pays for New Mexico

By Mike Stauffer New Mexico Tourism Department The New Mexico Tourism Department is pleased to announce the release of “The Economic Impact of Tourism in New Mexico (2011 Analysis),” the most comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of tourism in New Mexico ever undertaken.

The department contracted with Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), a recognized leader in visitor economic impact analyses, to conduct the analysis.

“The Economic Impact of Tourism in New Mexico” illustrates how crucial tourism is to the New Mexico economy, through the creation (directly and indirectly) of tens of thousands of jobs for local residents and the generation of significant revenue for New Mexico businesses and governments. Highlights from the report include: · Visitors to New Mexico spent $5.5 billion in 2011, which generated $7.8 billion in total business sales, including indirect and induced impacts. This was an all-time high, surpassing New Mexico’s pre-recession 2008 totals. · Visitors to the state of New Mexico sustained 85,766 jobs in 2011, with total income of $2.1 billion. · Tourism in New Mexico generated $1.2 billion in taxes, with $565 million accruing to state and local governments. This helped offset the average household tax burden by $747 per household. In other words, were it not for visitors, each New Mexico household would pay an additional $747 to maintain the current level of government revenue. · New Mexico hosted 32.3 million visitors in 2011. Nearly all were from domestic markets (97 percent) and most came for leisure travel alone (84 percent). · Domestic markets accounted for 89 percent of all spending by visitors, although international markets (primarily from Mexico and Canada) spent at a higher rate than domestic visitors, accounting for almost 11 percent of total visitor spending. · New Mexico’s central region (which includes Albuquerque) accounts for the largest share of visitor spending (39.4 percent); however, visitor spending per capita is highest in the northcentral and northeast regions, and the southern and northwest regions grew the fastest from 2010 to 2011. · New Mexico is host to more than 50,000 seasonal homes for recreational use, generating 10 percent of all visitor spending.

“The Economic Impact of Tourism in

New Mexico” also includes the following metrics for the entire state and each county: 1. Visitor spending 2. Tourism-generated employment (direct, indirect, induced) 3. Tourism-generated personal income (direct, indirect, induced) 4. Tourism-generated Federal, State and local taxes (direct, indirect, induced) 5. Share of employment generated by tourism 6. Growth in tourism spending and employment Tourism Economics (www.tourismeconomics.com) has conducted analyses in over twenty states and in more than twenty countries around the world. Oxford Economics is one of the world’s leading providers of economic analysis, forecasts and consulting advice. Founded in 1981 as a joint venture with Oxford University’s business college, Oxford Economics enjoys a reputation for high quality, quantitative analysis and evidence-based advice. In addition to the analysis, the Tourism Department has added an “Appendix A: New Mexico Regions,” that provides a regional breakdown of the data.

“The Economic Impact of Tourism in New Mexico” and “Appendix A: New Mexico Regions are now available for download on the Research Page (http://nmindustrypartners.org/?page_id=14) on the Department’s Industry Partners website. Technical questions regarding the report should be addressed to Jim Orr (James.Orr@state. nm.us).

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From the Workplace Guidebook, tips for improving work life: ♦ Practice seeing the opportunity ♦ Disaster is your chance to shine as a mature leader or contributor ♦ Don’t over-do it when asked to be truthful, be tactful ♦ Practice patience ♦ Bring cake for birthdays ♦ Get your own clip art ♦ Drink herbal tea ♦ Take it easy Excerpted from “The New Corporate Entrepreneur” by Marianne Mohr As an entrepreneur, whether catering to a ‘buying customer’ or employer, the same practices apply. Learn the deeper need of your “customer” and serve that need well if you are able.

Whether big or small, we’d like to hear your entrepreneurial stories from southeastern New Mexico!

Kindly submit 300-400 words. Questions also welcome.

Send to Marianne@ruidosofreepress.com Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business consultant from Southern California and currently Advertising Director at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-9374015 or marianne@ruidosofreepress.com.

BLM extends deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals

The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from Aug. 29 to Sept. 19. The ecosanctuaries, to be publicly accessible with a potential for ecotourism, would help the BLM feed and care for excess wild horses that have been removed from Western public rangelands. Each proposed ecosanctuary must be able to support at least 100 wild horses.

The official notice of solicitation can be found at www.grants.gov under opportunity number L12AS00140. For more information, please contact Susan Kaller, Grants Management Officer, at 775-861-6559 or Zachary Reichold, Senior Wild Horse and Burro Specialist, at 202-912-7261.

The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of subsurface mineral estate throughout the nation. In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, recreational and other activities on BLMmanaged land contributed more than $130 billion to the U.S. economy and supported more than 600,000 American jobs. The Bureau is also one of a handful of agencies that collects more revenue than it spends. In FY 2012, nearly $5.7 billion will be generated on lands managed by the BLM, which

Professional development classes offered Attention business owners and job seekers – in September, ENMURuidoso Community Education and the New Mexico Workforce Connection are offering free workshops. Learn how to find a job, increase your customer base and/or how to work more effectively with co-workers in these short, fun and informal meetings held at the White Mountain Annex.

For those looking for work, Rachel Weber offers practical tools and tips in the “Job Seekers Tool Kit.” She will help you identify your strengths, guide you through a job search, create a resume and prepare you for an interview.

If you already have a resume, bring it to this workshop (preferably on a USB) and receive some pointers to make it even better. This workshop is appropriate for job seekers of all ages and levels of experience. “Job Seekers Tool Kit” will be on Sept. 4 from 9 to 11 a.m.

For those who have a job but wish

to improve their rapport with their clientele, “Customer Service” focuses on how to greet a customer, deal with complaints, truly listen and how to use positive verbal and physical body language to boost sales and the reputation of any business. This is a great workshop for an entire office. “Customer Service” will be held on Sept. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m.

Sept. 13 from 9 to 11 a.m., learn the keys to “Workplace Etiquette.” Issues, including inter-office relationships, team work and team building, dealing with difficult people, non-violent communication methods and appropriate workplace behaviors will be covered in this twohour workshop. Bring your team members to understand and overcome present tensions and prevent future conflicts.

To register and sign up for any of these courses, call ENMU Community Education at 575-257-3012 or contact Rachel Weber at New Mexico Workforce Connection, 258-1730.

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September’s theme at the library for all ages is Music and Dance. Cheryl Volosin and Kari Dawn, with assistance from Andrea Reed, will have children’s story times Wednesday mornings that include music and dance and a weekly craft activity. Andrea Reed continues to lead a Community Dance every Monday at 5 p.m. on the back stage behind the library. Everyone is welcome.

Ruidoso Public Library launches a noon hour Movie Music Festival running from Sept. 17-26. “Broadway the American Musical,” Martin Scorsese’s “Blues Series: Feel Like Going Home,” Ken Burn’s “Jazz Episode 6: Swing,” “History of Rock and Roll Episode 5,” “High Lonesome: The Story of Bluegrass Music,” “Latin Music USA,” “From Mambo to Hip Hop: A South Bronx Tale” – each will be shown over the lunch hour featuring the History of America through Music. Check out our newsletter, website and fliers for dates for each movie.

Sept. 20: Tyler Jones, Chris Miles and Corinna Ripple will be our entertainers for Third Thursday Music at 6 p.m.

Movie of the Week: “One Peace At A Time” Turk Pipkin of Austin revisits the Nobel Laureates of “Nobelity” and travels the globe interviewing people making a difference locally. The movie

will be shown at noon on Sept. 21 honoring Peace Day. Book of the week: “A Treasury of Mississippi Folklore” edited by B.A. Botkin. Life on the Mississippi is captured in a one volume description of the geography, the writers, settlers, heroes, pirates, captains, outlaws, weather, boats, river men, towns, settlements, cities, animals, history and music covering from Minnesota to the Louisiana Delta. Much more than Mark Twain.

The Gilder Lehman Institute awarded Ruidoso Public Library a programming grant. Starting Nov. 10 the library will kick off Civil War week with a lecture by Professor Walter Pittman of ENMU titled “The Civil War in New Mexico.” Throughout the week the library will show films: “Gone with the Wind,” “Glory,” “Red Badge of Courage” and “Gettysburg.” The week concludes Nov. 17 with Professor Pitcaithley of NMSU’s talk, “The Lincoln Douglas Debates.” Of interest, is what was each man’s position regarding the spread of slavery into the New Mexico Territory?

Sept. 25 will be another workshop on how to download e-books to your iPad, Kindle, Nook or other e-reader device as well as downloading audiobooks for listening. A New Mexico state grant will make more e-books available from the New Mexico Library 2 Go consortium this fall.

Thanks to everyone who helped out or contributed to the Summer Reading Program. Also, thanks for supporting the Friends of the Library book sale.

BookTalk by local author Luddy Leong

Local author, Luddy Leong, will read from her third novel, “In Focus,” in the Ruidoso Library’s conference room on Saturday, Sept.

8 at 10:30 a.m.

“In Focus” begins in the arid southwest desert of New Mexico, where Sunny Lund experiences two major losses. Her hobby of photography takes on new meaning as she focuses on a fresh start. She moves to Portland, Ore., in the fertile Pacific Northwest.

When her sister-in-law faces a situation similar to Sunny’s, she wonders where her loyalties belong. She meets other women and together the women work to solve problems they each face.

Luddy Leong has written two previous novels, all three published by Booklocker.

“Gay Mayor” is available only as an ebook. Copies of “Perceptions” and “In Focus” are available as paperbacks and ebooks at Internet bookstores, and by order at street-side books stores, and will be available at the reading.

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.

Home and health classes offered

Fun and inexpensive classes getting you in touch with your body and nature are scheduled through ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education.

Marsha Palmer presents the “Strong Women Healthy Hearts Program” on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 10 through Nov. 12 from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 119. Developed

by Tufts University, this exercise and nutrition program is designed for women and is a fun way to make positive, healthy lifestyle changes. The class consists of 35 minutes of aerobic activity and 25 minutes of interactive discussion. The fee is $25 for the entire session.

The spotty rain of this summer and the current dry spell remind us that we live in a precarious place for water.

“Rainwater Harvesting and Grey Water System Design” comes at an opportune time and outlines practical ways to capture what little rain we do receive and how to use some of the water that runs down our drains. Learn how to use rainfall harvesting and how to develop

and use grey water from the laundry and dishwashing to irrigate outdoor plants. Dr. Jim Miller will cover state laws and regulations, system design, installation and use. Website and printed materials are included. Bring a picture of your existing landscape to class, if possible. The class will be on Monday, Sept. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The fee is $35 or $25 for seniors.

Wildlife biologist and a former manager of animal collections at the Chicago Zoological Park, Ray Pawley, teaches “Wildlife of Wild Ruidoso” on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. in Room 119. As a zoologist, Mr. Pawley brings a unique perspective to the animals that live amongst us, from bear to hummingbird. Learn how they have adapted to us and vice versa, who really has the upper hand and how to balance out the relationship. Handouts are included as is a question and answer period. The fee is $45.

To sign up for any of these courses call ENMU Community Education at 575-257-3012.

September 4, 2012

Friends of the Library are friends of HEAL

within the library’s annual The Friends of the budget.

Library recently donated Staffed entirely by volseveral boxes of hardback, unteers, the Friends historipaperback and audio books cally raise $12,000-15,000 to Help End Abuse for Life annually to support the (HEAL) for the women and children’s summer reading children at The Nest Doprogram, music programs mestic Violence Shelter. held at the library, shelving Ron Duncan is the current president of the Courtesy photo needs and other equipment items such as the book Friends. “Reading is such Ron Duncan is presidrop box outside the library a peaceful and relaxing dent of the Friends of the Library in Ruidoso. entrance. way to relieve stress, so we immediately thought of According to Duncan, your clients when we had these wonderful “One of the most-liked programs we books to donate,” said Duncan. sponsor is the Chautauqua presentation The Friends of the Library have a featuring Kay Kuhlmann from Santa Fe.” small bookshop at the entrance of RuThe women and children at the shelter idoso’s Library and work closely with the are grateful the Friends of the Library are librarians to identify needs not covered friends of the Nest.

The Coffmans are coming!

Craig and Linda Coffman bring their popular Community Education classes to ENMU-Ruidoso Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8. The Coffmans produce their own DVDs and materials to supplement their classes which are sold the night of the class for an extra fee of $29. The class fee is $30 or $50 for two. The separate materials fee still applies to multiple classes.

Craig Coffman teaches piano and guitar classes. “Instant Guitar for Hopelessly Busy People” takes place on Friday, Sept.

7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. In just a few hours, students will learn enough to strum along with popular songs. An acoustic guitar is required.

“Instant Piano for Hopelessly Busy People” takes place on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Coffman’s technique involves teaching chords. Beginners can request a free pamphlet by sending a SASE to Innovative Keyboard Instruction, 2841 S. Southwind Dr., Gilbert, Ariz.

85296. Keyboards will be available the night of the class.

The second piano class, “How to Play Piano by Ear” can be taken to enhance the beginning piano class or on its own. This is a very practical presentation of music theory including predicting chord progressions, learning from recordings and transposing, all expressed in easy-to-understand language. Prior experience with chords is recommended.

Linda Coffman teaches faux painting for walls. Both classes are on Saturday, Sept. 8. The first class, “Classic, Tuscan and Metallics” teaches easy and fast techniques to paint stone-like walls, Old World themes and the newest rage for walls: metal. The class takes place from 9:30 to 12 p.m. From 1 to 3:30 p.m., Coffman will teach “Suede, Rustic and Modern.” With a special wool roller and glazes, walls can look as though they are lined with leather or were done in a Southwest or rustic style. Students are encouraged to wear an old paint shirt.

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

Capitan Library’s First Friday Adult Lecture Lynda Sánchez, author of “Legacy of Honor,” “Tradition of Healing: Fort Stanton,” “Eve Ball, Woman Among Men” and co-author of “Indeh, An Apache Odyssey” will be the speaker at Capitan Public Library’s Sept. 7 Adult Lecture.

Sánchez and her family live on a small ranch along the Bonito River in Lincoln. Her time in the Peace Corps in South America, her archaeological field work at Mesa Verde and in Mexico and Belize all guided her to the colorful mosaic of folk heroes, legends and the incredible history of the American Southwest. Sánchez is also an advocate for the preservation of

our veterans’ legacy.

A member of Western Writer’s of American she also freelances for Arizona Highways, New Mexico Magazine and others. She was recently named to the board of directors of the research group, Fort Stanton Cave Study Project that includes the Snowy River passage. Sánchez was greatly influenced by New Mexico author, Eve Ball. Her lecture will focus on Ms. Ball.

Join the library for an entertaining evening. Friday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. A book signing and refreshments will follow the lecture. Capitan Public Library 101 E. 2nd Street, Capitan. 575-354-3035.

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Although I am a native signs of old war time blendCalifornian, New Mexico is ing with new as I saw not my adopted home state. I’ve only Quonset huts, but new lived in three NM towns and construction. In addition to each one provides a unique original military housing charm. Near each one has were new homes which ribeen a military presence. valed any I’ve seen in civilWhether it’s a base, a lab, or ian areas. Solar energy was a test site, a large portion of being harvested to power the NM belongs to the US of A’s base. Pretty notable. military force. I feel safe.

White Sands is a test They guard their space facility. Both military and and information. Really private sector exploration Sue Hutchison well. happen there and the base suehutch@valornet.com When I lived in Los utilizes thousands of civilian Alamos, I became acquainted with the and military workers. That’s a bunch of strange happenings of government lab jobs, people. Proving size truly does matworker types who worked in tandem with ter, it’s the largest overland military test the military. When I would attempt to chat range in the US, covering 3,200 square with Los Alamos National Laboratory miles of New Mexico, so the Post Guide employees, it would go something like notes. One of its mandates is to make sure this: “How was your day?” “Fine.” “What our troops have the finest in technology did you do today?” “I can’t tell you.” End and protection. of conversation. PhD’s galore, I thought From cyberwarfare to satellite trackeven my grocery sacker had a doctoring data, WSMR is on top of many cutting ate in something. A frequent occurrence edge resources. Yet it also strives to rewas the appearance of two men in suits member its heritage, in addition to trying approaching my front door. I learned they to become more transparent to the civilian weren’t Mormons, (sorry, Mitt-) but were communities around them.

FBI agents preparing to question me about They welcomed this reporter and a neighbor who was trying to achieve a showed me all sorts of stuff. If I told you higher security clearance. about all of it, I’d have to kill you, and I had an opportunity to go behind the there were areas they “sanitized” before gate and visit White Sands Missile Range I was allowed to pass. My camera and just east of Las Cruces last week. One of my cell phone were left on a table with the things I can tell you about is the fact a myriad of other’s personal technology, that the base is a self-contained commuand the WSMR officials treated me and nity. As a part of their recreation they have my companions with respect. I did the created an 11-hole golf course. Everyone same in return.

I asked could not tell me exactly why it’s They keep it under lock and key for 11. I’ve never heard of an 11-hole course. all sorts of security reasons, yet, twice a I’m no engineer and it’s probably an issue year, Joe Q Public is invited to cross over of national security to disallow 12 through to the locked side. Each first Saturday of 18. Perhaps we need to up the defense April and October the range welcomes budget or ask a professional grant writer visitors to Trinity Site, the place the first to champion the missing holes. One of my atomic bomb was tested by detonation. companions said he’d like to play 11 and Regardless of personal opinions fer or report his score to his friends without an agin the military, it’s an excellent opporexplanation. tunity to view the base from the inside Another item is a traffic sign I’d out. The next event is scheduled for Oct. never seen. I pay attention to traffic signs, 6. If you’re interested in attending, phone and while I may choose not to obey each 575-658-1134. one, I find them fascinating. I find many Just watch out for the tanks. signs fascinating, especially if they amuse me. Have you ever wondered why for Looking both ways before she crosses the example, on the drive through menu at military, Sue Hutchison can be reached at many McDonalds’ fast food eateries, suehutch@valornet.com there is a braille notation which says there are braille menus available? (Give it a minute…)

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The station wagon chicken incident

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Driving through the desert a few years ago, (Rocking-out to the radio, kids asleep in the back seat, my wife reading her Country Living magazine) I approached an old station wagon that was turning onto the highway from an adjoining dirt road.

Blowing smoke like a freight train, the rusty Country Squire got up to speed with boxes lashed to the roof and simulated

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Changing lanes to pass the thing, I slowed down to admire the abstract beauty of the vintage Ford, flashing back to The Grapes of Wrath.

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Ochoa proves to be the best

Besides earning major credentials for winning Jockey Roy Baldillez raises his arm in yet another Grade 1 race, triumph while astride Ochoa, the horse Ochoa won more than that won Sunday’s All American Derby $900,000 to become the in decisive fashion at Ruidoso Downs all-time money-earning Race Track.

Quarter Horse, surpassBy Todd Fuqua ing Stolis Winner by $300,000.

Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com Ochoa has now won more It took about 50 yards for than $2.5 million in his career, Ochoa to show why he is likely and breeder/owner Johnny Jones the best 3-year-old Quarter said his horse hasn’t reached the Horse in the world. end of the line yet.

Breaking well from “He’s a sound horse, and the 10-hole, the gelding we’re not going to abuse him. We found a clear path and won’t run him just to run him,” Roy Baldillez just hung Jones said. “Maybe the Champion on for the ride to win of Champions next year.” the $2.3 million race “Bill collectors love me now, by one-and-a-quarter I have enough money to feed my lengths. cows for another year,” quipped “I just let him get rolling Jones, whose J Bar 7 Ranch after the first 50 yards, and he owns Ochoa in a partnership with turned it on and ran it by himMonte and Katsy Cluck and Doug self,” Baldillez said. “I knew had Benson. it 50 yards from the gate. He just “Probably the Lone Star gets better on this end, and the Derby, the Texas Classic,” said further he goes, the more powertrainer Dwayne “Sleepy” Gilful he gets.” see derBY pg. 13 Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Sept. 4

Pro baseball Texas at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Sept. 5

Pro baseball Texas at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Pro football Dallas at New York Giants, 8 p.m.

Sept. 6

Pro baseball Texas at Kansas City, 6:10 p.m.

Sept. 7

Pro baseball Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

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

Sept. 8

Pro baseball Texas at Tampa Bay, 6:10 p.m.

College football University of New Mexico at Texas, 6 p.m.

Sept. 9

Pro baseball Texas at Tampa Bay, 11:40 a.m.

Pro football Washington at New Orleans, 12:30 p.m.

San Fransisco at Green Bay, 3:45 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Denver, 730 p.m.

Sept. 10

Pro football Cincinatti at Baltimore, 6:30 p.m.

San Diego at Oakland, 9:45 p.m.

Sports Results

Aug. 28

Prospect To The Top takes AA Gold Cup

Volleyball Hondo d. NMMI, 3-0 Roswell d. Ruidoso, 3-1 Boys soccer Ruidoso 2, Goddard 2 Girls soccer Goddard 10, Ruidoso 0

Race ends Noconi’s winning bid

Aug. 30

Football Mescalero 24, Estancia JV 6 Volleyball Corona d. NMMI, 3-0 Capitan Gateway d. Christian 3-0 Carrizozo d. Hondo, 3-0 Boys soccer Artesia 4, Ruidoso 2 Girls soccer Artesia 7, Ruidoso 0

Aug. 31

Football Ruidoso 45, Lordsburg 20 Carrizozo 20, Menaul 14 Hagerman 48, Capitan 6

Sept. 1

Volleyball Ruidoso d. Las Vegas Robertson, 3-0 Corona d. Reserve, 3-0 Boys soccer Ruidoso 4, Las Vegas Robertson 2

Sports Upcoming

Sept. 4

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

Las Cruces at Ruidoso, 5:30 p.m.

Mescalero at Alamogordo JV, 6:30 p.m.

Sept. 6

Volleyball Carrizozo at Capitan, 5:30 p.m.

Dexter at Mescalero, 5:30 p.m.

Cross country Ruidoso at Lovington Invite, 3 p.m.

Sept. 7

Football Alamo Navajo at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Socorro at Ruidoso, 7 p.m.

Mountainair at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Jal at Capitan, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Ruidoso at Sweet 16 in Las Cruces Boys soccer Ruidoso at Coyote Invite in Roswell

Sept. 8

Football Alamogordo JV at Mescalero, 7 p.m.

Volleyball Ruidoso at Sweet 16 in Las Cruces House at Corona, 3:30 p.m.

Boys soccer Ruidoso at Coyote Invite in Roswell Girls soccer Ruidoso vs. Chaparral at White Mountain Complex, 11 a.m.

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By Ty Wyant For the Ruidoso Free Press Joel Tavarez’s champion Prospect To The Top was able to hold off two-time champion Noconi, who was making his final career start, to win the Grade 3, $40,000 All American Gold Cup at Ruidoso Downs on Sunday afternoon.

DM Streakn Thru Fire finished third.

Ochoa, ridden by jockey Roy Baldillez (far left) cruises past the finish line with a length-plus victory in Sunday’s All American Derby at Ruidoso Downs.

see GoLd cup pg. 13

Warrior gridders open season with big win

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress. com Four hours is a long time to drive to anything, much less a football game in which you’re expected to compete.

But the Ruidoso Warriors rose to the occasion Friday with a 45-20 win over Pompos Lordsburg to start the season.

“It was a good road trip, although we still have a lot to work on – things like coming off the ball hard on every play,” said Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. “There were some busts and we got lucky on some things.”

Ruidoso (1-0) nevCarr er trailed in the game, but the Mavericks had made things interesting by the break with two touchdowns and trailed by nine points.

“It was still a close game going into the locker room,” Johnson said.

“But I was proud about the way they were able to put the hammer down in

the second half.”

The Warriors put on an offensive show in the third quarter with 15 points, although one of their touchdowns – possibly the most important one – came via the defense.

With Lordsburg driving toward a likely score, defensive back Connor McGuire picked off a pass and returned it 80 yards for the touchdown.

“That was huge for us,” Johnson said.

“They were driving for a score and it was a big momentum boost for us.”

Quarterback Bryce Pompos had the best night offensively, rushing for 108 yards and two touchdowns, while throwing for 156 yards and a scoring strike to Ismail LaPaz. Devon Carr also scored two rushing touchdowns, with 108 yards total, while Parker Johnson caught 10 passes for 94 yards. see wArriors pg. 13

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September 4, 2012

Hagerman serves Tigers some payback

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com CAPITAN – Hagerman’s Bobcats came into Friday’s season opener against Capitan with last year’s last second 34-31 loss to the Tigers still on their mind, and this time they wanted to return the favor.

Boy, did they.

The Bobcats used a lethal passing attack to rack up 324 yards in the air and deal out a 48-6 thrashing of Capitan Friday.

“You’ve got to play defense,” said Capitan coach Collin Justiss. “We didn’t tackle very well, we didn’t cover very well. We were still physical and played our game, we just gave up the easy ones.”

“Everybody knows last year that Capitan came down and beat us at our place,” said Hagerman coach Casey Crandall. “It was with the same play they were trying to run against us tonight, that counter. They

Bobcats 48, Tigers 6 Hagerman 13 22 7 6 – 48 Capitan 6 0 0 0 – 6 First Quarter Hag – Rudy Medrano 48 pass from Alejandro Ramos (Jose Bejarano kick), 11:05 Cap – Dreamer Whipple 1 run (kick fail), 3:54 Hag – Jessie Rodriguez 7 pass from Ramos (kick fail), 1:57 Second Quarter Hag – Rodriguez 97 pass from Ramos (Ramos pass to Saul Calderon), 10:48 Hag – Rodriguez 18 pass from Ramos (pass fail), 1:56 Hag – Rodriguez 50 pass from Ramos (Ramos pass to J.Bejarano), 0:00 Third Quarter Hag – J.Bejarano 11 pass from Ramos (J.Bejarano kick), 2:28 Fourth Quarter Hag – Isaiah Bejarano 12 run (kick fail), 1:42 ––– Team statistics Hag Cap First downs 17 11 Rushes-yards 26-153 42-171 Passing yards 324 23 Att-comp-int 15-11-0 7-3-1 Total yards 477 195 Punts-avg.

0-0 3-37.3 Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-2 Penalties-yards 7-87 8-90 ––– Rushing: Hag – Saul Calderon 12-102, I.Bejarano 2-26, A.Ramos 12-25. Cap –Whipple 22-79, Jacob Wilcox 9-58, Ruben Mendoza 6-21, Mikey Hamm 4-10, Thomas Fields 1-3.

Passing: Hag – Ramos 15-11-0, 324. Cap – Mendoza 7-3-1, 23.

Receiving: Hag – Rodriguez 7-224, Medrano 1-48, J.Bejarano 2-37, Kevin Brown 1-15. Cap – Whipple 3-23.

the clock.

Even that proved to be a scoring tool for Hagerman, as their last touchdown was a 12yard run by Isaiah Bejarano to finish off Capitan.

Ramos finished with 324 yards passing on 11 completions, and the Hagerman defense held Capitan to 195 yards, 171 of them on the ground.

Dreamer Whipple was about the only Tiger to have a good night offensively with 79 yards on 22 carries, but the

Capitan running game wasn’t efficient enough to counter the Bobcats’ blitzkrieg air attack.

“We got in a position where our style of football is hard to come back from a 29-point deficit,” Justiss said. “We also had some key injuries and had to shuffle kids around.

“Some of our younger kids that we expected to be backups this year had to start,” he added.

“They got some experience getting thrown in there. That’s the way it is in Class 1A.”

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Capitan’s Tell Lawrence, left, puts a tackle on Hagerman receiver Jessie Rodriguez, Friday, at Capitan. beat us twice on it last year, and that really sticks on you when they beat you with their best play. You should be ready for that.”

Of Hagerman’s 477 total yards, 224 came courtesy passes by quarterback Alejandro Ramos to Jessie Rodriguez.

The pair also connected for four touchdowns, including a 97yard strike following a fumble recovery deep in their own territory.

“We’re going to run plays as long as they work until they make a stop. Then we have to make an adjustment,” Crandall said. “That seemed to work for us tonight.”

Hagerman wasted little time scoring first, getting a 48-yard touchdown pass from Ramos to Rudy Medrano on just the second play from scrimmage. Once Capitan got the ball back, it took them a bit longer to score – 15 plays covering 72 yards – but it ended with a one-yard touchdown run

by Dreamer Whipple, and it looked as though this would be a barn burner.

But the first of several connections between Ramos and Rodriguez – and their first touchdown of the night – began a long dominance of Capitan’s secondary.

“If they didn’t know their assignment, that’s my job,” Justiss said. “I can’t blame the kids if they don’t know what they’re

doing, that’s my fault.”

Ramos was completing passes at will, and by halftime had hit Rodriguez for all four of the touchdowns they would have to go into the break with a 35-6 lead.

The last score of the first half was a real doozy.

The Tigers, down by three touchdown, tried to get two within two scores near the end, having driven down to the Bobcat 39 with a strong running game led by Whipple.

But a fumble by Capitan quarterback Ruben Mendoza – and a mad scramble for the recovery – gave the Bobcats the ball at the Capitan 46.

Ramos was driven back to midfield on one run, then found Rodriguez again with 8.2 seconds left for a touchdown to further demoralize the Tigers.

The second half wasn’t much different, although Hagerman’s scoring did slow down somewhat, as the Bobcats had taken to running the ball to run out

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

Cost to play is $25 per player for the game, which will be played at W.D. Horton Stadium Sept. 29.

Admission is $5 for adults, children admitted for free. Any graduate of RHS or any community member – regardless of talent – is invited to play.

For more information, call coach Darien Ross at 973-0117.

Open gym

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

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

W L Ruidoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Lovington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 Portales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 ––– Aug. 31 Ruidoso 45, Lordsburg 20 Las Vegas Robertson 13, Portales 6 (OT) Artesia 56, Lovington 7 Sept. 7 Portales at Muleshoe, Texas, 6:30 p.m.

Robertson at Lovington, 7 p.m.

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District 2 Eight-man W L Carrizozo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 0 Floyd/Elida . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Tatum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Melrose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 ––– Aug. 31 Tatum 32, Foothill 21 Floyd/Elida 28, Springer 20 Gateway Christian 50, Mountainair 8 Logan 38, Melrose 6 Carrizozo 20, Menaul 14 Sept. 7 Gateway Christian at Foothill, 2 p.m.

Mountainair at Carrizozo, 7 p.m.

Tatum at Springer, 7 p.m.

Menaul at Melrose, 7 p.m.

Floyd/Elida at Logan, 7 p.m.

––– District 2 Six-man W L NMSD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Vaughn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0 Animas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 Hondo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 1 ––– Aug. 31 El Paso Home School 63, Animas 13 NMSD 56, Clovis Christian 0 Vaughn 58, San Jon/Grady 6 Sept. 1 Lake Arthur 56, Reserve 0 Sept. 7 Alamo Navajo at Hondo, 6 p.m.

Reserve at Animas, 7 p.m.

Sept. 8 Evangel Christian at Dora, 2 p.m.

Phoenix Day SD at NMSD, 2 p.m.

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September 4, 2012

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Third-game comeback a charm for Ruidoso netters

By Todd Fuqua and Karen Boehler For the Ruidoso Free Press The Ruidoso Lady Warrior volleyball team was able to rebound from its loss to Roswell High with a sweep of Las Vegas Robertson Saturday, but the final game was a test of the Lady Warriors’ mettle.

Ruidoso (1-1) won the first two games handily, 25-10, 25-19, but immediately found themselves down 5-0 to start the third game, and had to find their resolve before winning it 27-25.

“You have to give the other team some credit. They started to gel a bit,” said Ruidoso coach Bernadette Garcia.

“Also, we have this unseen thing that creeps in on us and we start making mistakes.”

Volleyball is a game of momentum, and it was momentum that started going against the Lady Warriors in that third game.

“Confidence can tilt, and that happens when points are going against you,” Garcia said.

“The younger players have to

realize that mistakes will happen, and it’s an unseen thing that you have to push against.

“Sometimes they have a little timidity, but Madi (Madigan Gonzales) and Destri (Vincent) got up on a few, and they felt a surge of confidence after that,” she added.

The Lady Warriors’ schedule doesn’t get any easier this week, as they host Las Cruces tonight, then are at the Sweet 16 tournament in Las Cruces

this weekend.

Confidence not enough At Roswell, the Lady Coyote volleyball team came into Tuesday’s season opener with a whole lot of nerves, while opponent Ruidoso came in confident they could beat the 4A squad.

And while the end result was in Roswell’s favor, the Lady Warriors opened the match with a Game 1 win

before falling 15-25, 25-20, 2515, 26-24.

Garcia also saw improvements that needed to be made.

“We definitely have some work to do,” she said. “We have a young setter (Isa Lindsey) who’s fearless, and she took a lot of chances, that once we get to hone those things down, I’m positive her confi-

dence, like tonight, on attempting them, is going to pay off.

So we have our work to do.

We’ll just get some more reps and get our team to play to win and not play so conservative.

Not play to lose. I get on to them about that a lot, and they understand that now. Just play a little bit harder. A little more aggressive.”

Photo by Karen Boehler

Ruidoso’s Lyndsey Saenz gets a return from the back row during the Lady Warriors’ loss at Roswell.

GOLD CUP from pg. 11 T.L. Jones Jr.’s Noconi, “I thought I had enough Prospect To The Top trained by Paul Jones, retires horse to go ahead and win it. broke sharply from the outwith earnings of $1.3 million side post position and Noconi, He showed today he is for a real, he is a champion. Noconi and 16 wins from 35 starts. who was next to Prospect is a nice horse, taking nothing All of his starts, except two To The Top, was a slightly outs, came in graded stakes slower out to the gate. Noconi away from him. He’s aweraces or their trials. His most was never able to make up the some.” important victory came when Prospect To The Top distance over the 440 yards earned his championship with he defeated champion Heartsand finished three quarters of wideopen in the 2008 All a win in the $155,000 Hobbs a length behind the member American Derby.

America Derby and a second of the Ralph Muniz barn.

“He’s been unbelievable,” Prospect To The Top, with in the $1.3 million All Amerisaid co-owner R.D. Hubbard.

Oscar Rincon aboard, covered can Derby.

R.D. Hubbard and Johnny “He’s been a great one. I’m the quarter mile in 21.275 sad to see seconds. him go, Last year’s chambut it’s pion three-year-old colt, time.”

Prospect To The Top is in peak form. He stood his first season at stud this spring and then came back to finish a close second in the Mr Jet Moore Handicap.

“I don’t know what to say. He’s just an exceptional horse,” said Muniz.

“I felt bad in the last race.

I think I let him down a little bit. He needed a Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press race before and I put him Co-owner R.D. Hubbard (striped shirt) and trainer in a stakes race. I should Paul Jones inspect Noconi in the paddock at Ruhave put him in an allow- idoso Downs just before the gelding’s final race in Sunday’s All American Gold Cup. ance to prep the horse.

DERBY from pg. 11 breath of Ochoa’s next race. “We’d like to run him some more.”

The $750,000 Champion of Champions will be run this December at Los Alamitos Race Course in California.

Ochoa’s win was his sixth in six starts at 440 yards, having also won last year’s All American Futurity and this year’s Rainbow Derby, a race in which his late-charging style led to an impressive come-from-behind victory.

“Being on the outside is a lot better, because you don’t get in any kind of trouble,” Baldillez said. “He actually broke good in the Rainbow Derby, but the horses on each side had him beat pretty good, and he just needed a hole to

run through. But being on the outside today, he couldn’t get cut off. I just had to get him around and let him go on. He’s a very powerful horse.”

Jones, who earlier in the day saw his horse Noconi run his last race in the All American Gold Cup, was very aware of how fortunate a horse breeder and owner he’s been.

“We won about $1.3 million with Noconi before retiring him, and now this,” Jones said of Ochoa’s victory.

“I’ve had a lot of luck in my life.”

Visit www.ruidosofreepress.com for video of Sunday’s All American Derby race, courtesy of SureBet Racing News.

WARRIORS from pg. 11 “We took what they gave us offensively,” Johnson said. “Having multiple guys with lots of yardage is good, and the offensive line did a great job.”

Ruidoso needs the momentum from this win going into this week’s game against Socorro, a team that’s had the R-Warriors’ number over the years.

“It will be a big test for us,” Johnson said.

“We can’t turn the ball over against them – we had four turnovers against Lordsburg. We also have to shut down their run game.

“Playing mistake-free football will give us a chance to beat them.”

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September 4, 2012

Warrior booters get one in the win column

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com It may have taken four games, but the Ruidoso boys soccer team was able to get its first win of the season Saturday, a 4-2 victory over Las Vegas Robertson.

Luis Leyva had a stellar day, scoring two goals. Leyva is also a member of the Ruidoso football team that had played in Lordsburg the night before – meaning he was on an eight-hour bus trip there and back, then endured a three hour drive to Robertson on Saturday in order to be on the soccer pitch and score those two goals.

Armando Gomez and Alejandro Arguelles put in two goals each to give Ruidoso the winning margin.

As nice as the win was for the Warriors (1-2-1), coach Aaron Romero was still concerned about the team cohesion.

“We had some players that were eligible after they had taken care of some obligations, but they hadn’t been with the team very long,” Romero said. “They weren’t playing like a team at the beginning, but were able to get it together at the end.

“I’m not going to complain, though. A win’s a win.”

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Ruidoso’s Jose Roque, right, heads the ball in front of Artesia’s Zac Pollard.

One tie, one loss The Robertson game came after a series of frustrating contests against schools from across southeastern New Mexico, including a tie against Goddard Sept. 28 and a 4-2 loss to Artesia Sept. 30 at W.D. Horton Stadium.

The Bulldogs used a corner kick from Cesar Muniz to Rodrigo Nateras for a score with just over 39 minutes in the first half, and used another lightning-fast goal in the second half to hold off the Warriors.

It wasn’t until 27:16 left in the second half that Ruidoso got on the

board, and it came on a free kick from about 40 yards out.

Gomez sent it into the goal box, where Jose Roque was waiting to head the ball in.

“We came out flat and allowed a goal in the first 59 seconds, and then deflated completely in the first half,” Romero said. “Halftime, all I asked of them was to have some pride of themselves and complete.”

Ruidoso got its last score on another set play, this on a corner kick from Gomez to Andres Aguirre, who had just entered the game.

Aguirre also used his head to put the ball in the back of the net with 24:45 left.

Against Goddard, the Rockets – down a goal late in the second half – got an improbable score from Jadon Flores on a free kick from about 30 yards out. It was a ball that went off Warrior Luis Leyva’s head, off the hands of goal keeper Eric Pizarro, off the left post, and into the back of the net.

Flores’ shot tied the game, and that’s how the game ended – a 2-all draw that left both coaches unsatisfied.

“Nobody wanted to end like that, but we had our chances,” Romero said. “It shouldn’t have ended up like that to begin with.”

Ruidoso girls open their season with losses

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Ruidoso girls opened their soccer season Sept.

28 with a 10-0 loss to Goddard at White Mountain Athletic Complex, but it wasn’t supposed to be their first game.

The Lady Warriors were scheduled to play at Oñate last Friday, but found the Lady Knights playing Cleveland High when they showed up.

Tuesday’s game was also in doubt, as the officials weren’t registered with the New Mexico Soccer Referee Association. That little obstacle was cleared, however, and the game went off as planned.

Once the game did start, it was all Goddard, as Danielle Hubbard scored six goals in the first half to help lead her team to a decisive victory.

While it may have been a big loss for the Lady Warriors, Ruidoso coach Darien Ross was still excited to have as many dedicated players as she did on the field.

“I had girls to play,” Ross said. “I’m excited about that, but the girls were getting into the panic mode.

They had moments, and my eighth grade girls played well, but they’re little and playing at a very high level.

They’re coming along.”

Showing improvement

The Lady Warriors showed more cohesion and had more shots on goal against Artesia Sept. 30 at W.D. Horton Stadium than they had in their season opener.

The bad news, they still lost, being shut out 7-0 by the Lady Bulldogs.

“We worked a lot in practice on ball movement and passing,” said Ruidoso coach Darien Ross. “Tonight, they were doing a lot better getting the ball down the field, but they still clutter and we need to work on the ball handling.”

It didn’t take long for Artesia to get the only goal it would need to win, as Hannah Morrison scored in the first minute on a breakaway. The Lady Bulldogs added another goal in the ninth minute when Ashley Boyce put in a rebound after Lady Warrior goal keeper Daniela Puente made a terrific stop.

But Ruidoso (0-2) didn’t lie down quietly. In the next 10 minutes, the Lady Warriors got shots on goal from Jessie Midkiff, Shalom Kellar and Melissa Mota keeping the ball on Artesia’s end of the field quite a bit.

“We should have beaten that team,” Ross said.

“That first half, my girls were not there with our shots.

It was huge improvement, and there were some young girls that I was nervous about putting out there, and they really amazed me.”

Second half comeback for Carrizozo

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress. com Carrizozo used a 20-point second half to turn things around Friday, beating Menaul 20-14 to give coach Kevin Sheehan a victory in his first game as head coach of the Grizzlies.

“There were lots of mistakes and turnovers for us, especially in the first two series,” said Sheehan, whose team was down 14-0 at the break. “There were also lots of penalties.”

Carrizozo was able to turn things around in the second half, simply by holding on to the ball. Jace Hill connect-

ed with Austin Walker on an 18-yard pass play for the Grizzlies first score midway through the third quarter, and Hill scored on a quarterback keeper later in the quarter to tie things up.

Nicholas Chavez scored with four minutes left in the game to put Carrizozo on top for good, as the Grizzly defense shut down Menaul in the entire second half.

“These boys showed a lot of character. I’m really proud of them,” Sheehan said. “To go down two touchdowns and come back like that, I was pretty pleased with what I saw.”

Seasoned line leads Mescalero

By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor todd@ruidosofreepress.com The Mescalero football opener Aug. 30 went pretty much how coach Godfrey Cordova had planned, right down to the mistakes his team made.

Thankfully for the Chiefs, those mistakes didn’t cost them in a 24-6 victory over Estancia’s junior varsity.

“The inexperience in the backfield was noticeable,” Cordova said. “We

turned the ball over a lot.

We’d have cases where our quarterback breaks for 40 or 50 yards, then fumbles it with 10 yards to score.”

The lack of experience at the skill positions is what concerned Cordova in the preseason, and those fears proved true in the first game of the season. It also contributed to a 9-6 score at half time, as the Bears scored their touchdown thanks to a rare breakdown of the Mescalero defense.

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What now? Bonita Park and Angus Church

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By Sue Hutchison given to Angus Church to assist fire victims. Many items Reporter have been purchased to give victims a hand in developing suehutch@valornet.com a new life. “I’m overwhelmed by the generosity of the More than two months have passed since the Little people of Lincoln County and beyond,” says Hutchison.

Bear fire ravaged local camp and conference center BoStan Yocom, executive director of Bonita Park lists nita Park. Firefighters dozed, dug, and determined to save the priorities at hand. “We’re working now to make sure the lower level of the camp worked for days to ensure the mountain is cleared of remaining debris and are taktheir success. ing care of the burned trees which have fallen or are still The camp’s main revenue stream is secured through standing.” Yocom and his staff are utilizing their forest summer months. With all activity curtailed in the afterslash by chipping and using the remains as mulch and math of the fire, priorities changed and survival came to topsoil retention. the forefront for both the camp and neighboring Angus With utility cables on the ground in the process of inChurch.

Sue Hutchison/Ruidoso Free Press frastructure recovery, Yocom is working to assure safety Through the volunteer efforts of several relief orgaArchitectural renderings for the replacement of nizations, much of the debris has been removed. Samari- and security for camp guests and staff. In the process of the Bonita Park events center destroyed in the purchasing housing for full time staff members, an area tan’s Purse, The Salvation Army, Baptist Relief Group, Little Bear Fire are unveiled. has been set aside for the workforce community, many Foursquare Chaplains and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association Chaplains worked for weeks, along with oth- of which are still displaced throughout Lincoln County.

“We’re reestablishing lot lines after the fire and are keep- the camp and we’re actively marketing Bonita Park. Our ers. Sites which housed quaint cabins mere months ago ing existing foundations in place until topsoil issues have future looks bright,” remarks Yocom. A new event center are now hollow reminders of former days. Foundations, is already planned and designed, as soon as approval is stabilized,” says Yocom. retention walls and a few block frames remain. secured from the governing board. Until then, Yocom and Because Bonita Park is owned by the Church of the Residents who lost everything have needed to make Hutchison work together to facilitate groups. Bonita Park Nazarene, decisions must be made with the consensus of tough decisions. Some have chosen to remain in the area uses Angus Church facilities when needed. the governing board.

“As soon as everything is safe, we’ll and have purchased existing homes nearby. Some have Both Hutchison and Yocom agree. “Our community seek permission from the Advisory Board to move forward needed to move away. A few residents were uninsured. has been extremely supportive and we’d like to express with rebuilding,” says Yocom.

Existing land leases are still The camp and its affected residents present challenges gratitude for their help. We ask everyone to continue in effect, yet several have given the camp their leases since for Angus Church, which supports the mission of Bonita praying for the camp as we do our best to recover.” the fi re.

Yocom plans to use some of the opened space for Park. The church functions as a separate entity, but leadcamp needs as space and finances allow. ers of the camp and church work in tandem.

“God, through the generosity of His people “The night of the fire, I wondered if the people who has helped us to continue. Many lives are being lived at the camp were OK and if the church and camp touched. We’re continuing to book groups to use buildings were still standing. I hoped everyone was safe and tried to find where they went after evacuation,” said Charles Clary Angus Pastor Rick Hutchison who says more than 20 Seeking the heart of God percent of his congregation were camp residents.

Well, it is midterm for the political conventions, and things Community United Methodist Church Nine days after the fire consumed more than 70 are going just about as the polls had predicted. The Republicans will be offering the Beth Moore Bible Study, homes and structures at the camp, firefighters continued are set for the campaign and the Democrats will be ready at the “A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God to work to control persisting fire and hot spots. Live fire end of the week. With the hurricane threat passed and a lot of rain through a Study of David” beginning Tuesday, still burned at the camp six days after the Little Bear. For falling in the target area, the federal, state, and local governments Sept. 18. This 10-week in-depth Bible study is have their hands full trying to meet peoples’ immediate needs. The safety’s sake residents, staff members and church personfor anyone who has ever experienced doubts, campaigns are not in the forefront of the minds of the folks in the nel were not permitted on the grounds, but were shown temptations, personal inconsistencies or losses, damage area. photographs. Camp staff had the gruesome task of conor if you have anguished over family problems.

We need to stand behind the people who have been tacting each leaseholder to deliver news of their losses.

We will be meeting in the Celebration House devastated by all the damage. We need to be in prayer for them When Hutchison was allowed to return to Angus located on Junction Street adjacent to the Wareand to give to the needed relief organizations that will come in Church, smoke damage was evident, but the building and house beginning at 9:30 a.m. Contact Community to help. After all, we had governmental, church and other relief its contents remained. Many of his congregants, however, United Methodist Church at 257-1507 to sign up groups who came in and helped us in the Little Bear Fire. It will or for more information. faced the reality that their lives were forever changed. take us a year or more for the recovery here in Lincoln County. It “We’ve had the satisfaction of helping people, touchwill take that much time or more for the recovery in Louisiana. ing lives and making We need to realize that the government can do a lot, but it is CHURCH SERVICES a difference,” says really, people helping people, getting the job done. Unfortunately, Sunday School 9:45 AM Hutchison. Behere in America, we have come to depend on the government for WayneJoyce.com Morning Worship 10:45 AM any kind of relief. The Bible tells us plainly that people of faith are Sunday Night 6:00 PM cause of the generListen or Download FREE Wednesday Night 7:00 PM to help each other. We are to take care of our own and to help take ous outpouring of care of others. many, those who Unfortunately, we do not help others and the government lost everything have steps into the void. By the way, there is a natural law that says, been able to count Teaching you Chapter by Chapter & Verse by Verse.

“Nature abhors a vacuum.” Even in human relationships, this on Angus Church 126 Church Drive • Ruidoso, NM • 575-378-4174 is true. When people don’t take care of their neighbors, the for assistance. One government steps in to do so. And the truth is this, “We are the Next to Family Vision Center on Mescalero Drive whose home burned government.” Think about it. Be involved citizens.

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ANGLICAN Mescalero Family Worship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thirteenth One Church Pastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm. com BAPTIST Canaan Trail Baptist Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, Pastor First Baptist Church - Tinnie Bill Jones, Pastor Mescalero Baptist Mission 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 973-0560, Pastor Zach Malott Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist Church Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 Trinity Southern Baptist Church (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354-2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i Faith 257-8857 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra George Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257-2330.

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

Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM Our Lady of Guadalupe Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Sacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin Eichhorst CHRISTIAN Christian Community Church 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For

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more information call: 378-7076 First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250 Carrizo Christian Fellowship Leonard Kanesewah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 CHURCH OF CHRIST Gateway Church of Christ 415 Sudderth, Ruidoso, 257-4381. John Duncan, Minister Church of Christ - Capitan Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253 Church of Jesus Christ LDS Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375 EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rector 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in Glencoe Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E Street FOURSQUARE Capitan Foresquare Church Hwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor EVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church 1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242 FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’l K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Ruidoso. Ron Rice, 354-0255, e-mail fgbmfi@ruidoso-online.com Mission Fountain of Living Water San Patricio JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714 Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Jehova 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095 JEWISH / HEBREW Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc. 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345.

257-0122 LUTHERAN Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church 258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org

METHODIST Community United Methodist Church Junction Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank.

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.

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NM 88345. 257-6075. Pastor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - Translators Available Centro Familiar Destino 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilingual Christ Church in the Downs Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, Pastors Christ Community Fellowship Capitan, Highway 380 West, 354-2458.

Ed Vinson, Pastor Church Out of Church Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real!

Cornerstone Church Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors Cowboy Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378-4840 for more info Foot of the Cross Christian Ministries 2812 Sudderth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our website at www.thefootofthecross.org Grace Harvest Church 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E.

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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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LCCT presents scholarships Lincoln County Community Theater is proud to award their 2012 Scholarships for Continuing Education in Theater Arts to Josie Parsons and Meagan Meyer. Every year LCCT awards two scholarships to students who excel in the area of theater art. This year LCCT was lucky to have two students who not only excel in theater, but have participated in local productions over the past summer. Congratulations to Josie Parsons who attends New Mexico State University in Las Cruces and Meagan Meyer, a freshman at Eastern New Mexico University in Portales.

September 4, 2012

ENMU receives training grant

The US Department of Labor awarded a $100,000 grant to ENMU-Ruidoso Community Education to produce training programs in the solar, wind, green building/energy efficiency and biofuel industries. The grant, administered through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions through May 2013, is intended to provide opportunities in renewable energy and energy efficiency.

The program was developed to address both the needs of businesses in these growing fields and the need to develop entry level positions for those looking for work. The grant comes at an opportune time as a growing number of utility, community-scale and residential solar projects are now in development in the area and job opportunities exist. The funds available cover all training and testing fees.

The first training session will be for PV solar installers beginning Oct. 1. The 40-hour program is self-paced and online. Electricity basics, solar design and installation are covered. An eight-hour live component over the internet allows students to interact directly with the instructor. A handson component is also included teaching students how to build a small solar circuit. Upon comple-

tion of the program, students are required to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners’ (NABCEP) PV Entry Level Exam.

After passing the exam, graduates will be eligible to apply for entry level positions with companies installing solar systems.

The program is open to students 18 years and older who have a Social Security number, are able to work in the US, meet the requirements of Selective Service (men only) and who meet a demographic outlined by the Department of Labor.

This demographic includes veterans and spouses, a pre-determined lower living standard income level, disabled individuals, unemployed workers or workers in need of additional training in solar, wind, green building/energy efficiency and biofuel industries, workers who have been laid off or have been impacted by national energy or environmental policies, high school dropouts, those with limited English or women. Documentation is required with application to the program.

For more information, contact Coda Omness at ENMU-R Community Education, 575-257-3012 or at coda.omness@enmu.edu.

Obituary

Wynn King

Courtesy photos

LCCT Board Members Lea Keylon, Sharon Lurix, Pamela Witte, Larry Kingsley and Marné Modine present scholarships to Josie Parsons (at top) and Meagan Meyer (above).

Wynn King, 54, of Alto passed away Thursday, Aug. 30 in Alto. She was born Feb. 20, 1958 at Portales. She married Jack King on June 28, 1975 in Tularosa, she moved to Lincoln County in 1980 from Tularosa. She had an associates degree from Eastern New Mexico University.

She is survived by her husband, Jack; two sons, Justin King and his wife Kim and Jady King and his wife Melissa; grandchildren,

Hayden, Ashton and Karsten; her mother, Jean Lovelace; sisters, Lynn Lovelace, Glenda Juarez, and Raye Kincaid; brother Noel Lovelace and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of the Life of Wynn was held Sept. 1 at the residence of Justin King in Alto.

The family has requested memorials to the Wynn King Scholarship Fund at City Bank.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.

ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4 Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 5 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 6 Capitan Village Wide Yard Sale - deadline to register, 5 p.m. This event is sponsored by Capitan Public Library. Participants must live in the village limits or within a 2-mile radius. A $5 fee covers the cost of advertisement, a sign for the sale, and participant’s address on a map. Registration forms are available from the Library, the Not 2 Shabby Shop and other business in the village. Yard sale is on Saturday, Sept. 8. 575-3543035; www.capitanlibrary.org.

Altrusa International Vino Bingo, Sanctuary on the River outdoor pavilion, Eagle Drive, 5:30 - 8 p.m.

Join us for our annual event - there will be a door prize, cash prize and prizes for each game. A light meal provided. Extra cards and wine available for purchase. Seating is limited, advance tickets are required. 575336-7822 or 575-336-1214; www. sanctuaryontheriver.com.

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.

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

Jace N Lee (local Southern rockers) 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.

Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

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

575-257-2273.

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

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

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

Luke West performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m.

Jace N Lee (local Southern rockers) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Every day except service organization that addresses physical and spiritual needs on the US/Mexico border. Current needs for the mission are clothing, blankets, non-perishable food, toys, jackets, backpacks and cash donations will be accepted also. 575-258-4191 weekdays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. or email shlc@windstream.net. Free.

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

• 9-4 thru 9-10

Sunday; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $25 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. 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.

“A Land So Strange” exhibit, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 8, 2013. An educational journey

of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history.

Hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century tell the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the 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.

10 p.m.

Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Tony Avallone performs at Cree Live music at WPS in Midtown Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Enchilada Night: $7.95.

SUNDAY Tomas Vigil performs at LandSEPTEMBER 9 locked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem Live music at WPS in Midfrom 6 to 9 p.m.

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

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.

The Eclectic Bones perform at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m.

Jace N Lee (local Southern rockers) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8 Capitan Village Wide Yard Sale - This event is sponsored by Capitan Public Library. We invite you to come to Capitan. You will have a great time searching for fantastic treasures.

Don’t forget the Farmer’s Market that runs from 9 to 11 a.m. Yard sales are all over Capitan at various locations. Maps will be available at 7 a.m. in front of the library and the Not 2 Shabby Shop. 575-354-3035; www. capitanlibrary.org. Free for shoppers.

Run for the Beach 2012, meet at McGary’s Studio, 2002 Sudderth Drive. Route is through beautiful downtown Ruidoso, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Annual 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Education, Awareness, Cure & Hope. Sponsored by First Christian Church. All proceeds pay mammogram costs for the people of Lincoln County. Late registration from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. 575-257-9251 or 575258-4250. Registration fee is $20.

Annual Kite Festival, White Mountain Sports Complex on Hull @ Warrior Dr, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. ENMURuidoso and the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department say “Go Fly A Kite!” A fun-filled event for the entire family. 575-257-3006; www.RuidosoKiteFestival.com. Free.

Mariachi San Pablo Concert, Ruidoso Senior Center, 501 Sudderth Dr., 2 - 4 p.m. Free Concert FRIDAY sponsored by Shepherd of the Hills SEPTEMBER 7 Lutheran Church. Donations to the “What Is That Dang Thing??” Ysleta Lutheran Mission Human Drawing and Live Remote at Golden Care, El Paso, will be accepted at the Yarn Carpet, 1509 Sudderth, 11 a.m. concert. Ysleta is an international - 2 p.m. Food, prizes, fun. 575-2572057.

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

Produce, plants, flowers, crafts and unique entertainment. Every Friday Honey is a Lab mix about 1 year old Annika is a 3 through the summer.

Susan Kolb performs at Tina’s and weighs around 40 pounds. She month old female Cafe, dinner reservations recomis really ‘Tuxedo” kitten. mended. 257-8930. social and She is very playful Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the friendly and full of curiosMountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to with other ity. She plays very 10 p.m. dogs and well with other Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the people. kittens/cats and Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 She loves loves to explore to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is to go for while she is out in hosting a fish fry and live band. walks. the sun room. She Cantina Night at Laughing loves affection and to cuddle.

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

To adopt one of these featured pets, contact the Humane Society of Lincoln Live music with guitar and fiddle playing Western Swing.

County. Hours of operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11-5 and Tomas Vigil performs at LandSaturday 11-2. Location: 422 Gavilan Canyon, Ruidoso. 575-257-9841. locked Restaurant on Mechem Drive Website: adoptnmpet.com. from 6 to 9 p.m.

Mark Remington performs at the

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town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 10 Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

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County-wide disaster recovery plan

By Sue Hutchison Reporter suehutch@valornet.com A county-wide plan is in place to mitigate natural disaster effects. With Governor Martinez’ declaration of emergency for both fire and flood issues, Lincoln County developed a living and comprehensive recovery plan. The July Mark Doth 1 version was presented at the August County Commission meeting for adoption.

According to the governor’s declaration, the Whitewater Baldy Wildfire complex in Grant County burned near 300,000 acres, and the Little Bear burned more than 40,000 acres in addition to destroying more than 270 homes or structures. The declaration stated the wildfire season of 2012 was the most severe in recorded history, affecting more than one million acres of burned area within the state.

Affected also is the statewide watershed, creating multiple areas of flooding concerns.

The local plan serves as a formulation for county and area resources in an effort to work together effectively.

Both physical and economic recoveries are covered and the document is planned to be used in conjunction with the existing LC Emergency Operations Plan and All Hazard Mitigation Plan, dated Aug. 31, 2009.

“Since it is a living document, can we see regular updates? A lot of it is yet to be determined,” remarked Mark Doth, Lincoln County commissioner. Groups listed in the plan include Public Information, Watershed Protection, Debris Management, Roads and Bridges, Financial Management, Animal and Wildlife support and Donation Management. Areas which continue to change as demands present themselves make the Recovery Plan in

need of regular updates.

“This plan needs to be monitored and updated on a weekly basis and reviewed for completeness on a monthly basis. As this review and update is continued, the completed document will give a picture of the success of rebuilding efforts in Lincoln County,” states the plan’s printed implementation Eileen Sedillo process.

Discussion continued as training county employees for disaster preparedness continued. “A lot of those we’re trying to determine are county employees. They’ll step up into those roles and (we’ll) get them trained. With a living document we can adjust them as needed,” said Travis Atwell, county emergency services director. Commissioners and Nita Taylor, county manager discussed possible training methods.

“We’re thinking about additional training for our county employees to go through what we just went through – we have a couple ideas – planning and training online to become familiar with incident command.” Taylor and other county officials took advantage of the Incident Command modules and Type One Incident teams in place during the Little Bear Fire, and have utilized free online training in an effort to mitigate fire/flood issues.

Communication issues were also discussed. “Our radio (stations) should have correct information,” said Eileen Sedillo, county commissioner, who heard from her constituents about the lack of current and correct information during the early moments of the Little Bear Fire.

“That is a huge piece of what has come together in this process. We had public information officers to come and help us. We’re gearing up to speed now – how to get the word uniformly out. It was lacking at first but it came

together as we improved at our jobs,” said Taylor. Windstream, is in the process of creating redundant systems to counteract information deficit should one method fail during a disaster, according to Taylor.

Monitoring current social media and print forms of information delivery for accuracy is part of the recovery plan, according to Michelle Caskey, public information group supervisor. Folks who want continued and updated information may visit the website: www.littlebearrecovery.org for periodic updates.

Midtown Little Bear Fire donation center to close effective Sept. 1 • •

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The center will no longer be accepting in-kind donations.

The center will begin selling off items to anyone who wants them (fire survivors can still take them for free with their Little Bear voucher) – funds raised will go to Little Bear monetary fund for survivors The month of September, items will be cleared out as much as possible. Groups interested in taking things at the end should register with Margo at christianservices@live.com.

Whatever is left at end of September will be available to groups to come get the first two weeks in October.

Cleaning leftover items and the building will take place the last two weeks in October, turning the space back over to City Bank by Nov. 1.

Classifieds

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

130 EMPLOYMENT

130 EMPLOYMENT

130 EMPLOYMENT

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

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

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

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

HORSE PROPERTY CAPITAN 3500sq feet, with Barn, Shop on 5 acres. $345,000 OBO 575-354-1520

Word and Excel experience. Quickbooks experience a plus. Email resume to careers@pizzazzyfoods. com or fax 575-336-7475. No calls please

2 BD, 2.5 BA Great location $850.00 a month 575-937-3995

Please send your resume to sandi@ruidosofreepress.com

140 GENERAL HELP WANTED

2 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH, fireplace, two large decks, $950.00 a month included water and condo fees. $500 deposit 575-937-3995

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

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

An AA/EOE Employer 130 EMPLOYMENT DOLLAR CAB night and weekend drivers needed. 575-973-1427 SENIOR CITIZENS WELCOME. Night Auditor needed 3 to 4 nights a week. 24-40 hours a week. Come by 412 Hwy 70. No Phone Calls Please PART TIME WEEKEND HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED. Apply in person Cree Meadows Country Club 301 Country Club Dr Ruidoso EXPERIENCED HOUSEKEEPERS NEEDED. Must have reliable transportation and drivers license.

Please call 575-257-4311 for more information. Drug-free work place 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 computer literate and like working with children. Please fax resumes to Attn: Laura (575) 257-0249 PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN job opening. Will train on site.

Bring resume to Therapy Associates Inc 141 Mescalero Trail Ruidoso.

MOTEL 6 is accepting applications for housekeeping and night audit.

Apply in person at 412 HWY 70 W

Ruidoso. No Phone Calls Please SALES AND GENERAL responsibility for retail furniture and decor.

575-937-1870 RUIDOSO DOWNS RACING INC. is looking for a Slot Tech and Slot Attendant. We are looking for people that want to start an exciting Gaming Career. Hours may vary per position, must be available to work nights and weekends. Will need to pass a background check and drug screening for mandatory licensing. We are accepting resumes and applications in person at our offices at 26225 Hwy 70 Ruidoso Downs or you can mail it to PO Box 449 Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER/ ADMIN. ASSISTANT needed for busy office of local businessman.

Needs to be outgoing, organized, detail oriented and flexible multitasker. Daily tasks will include answering phones and speaking to vendors and customers, maintaining files, accounts payable and receivable, payroll and making travel arrangements. This is an interesting, challenging, and exciting career - never a dull day. Successful candidate should have Microsoft

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

Will train. Please inquire in person at 26126 US Hwy70 Ruidoso, NM

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 MEDICAL ALERT FOR SENIORS 24/7 monitoring. FREE Equipment.

FREE Shipping. Nationwide Service. $29.95/Month CALL Medical Guardian Today 888-416-2099

190 REAL ESTATE REO FOR THE BEST BANKOWED DEALS. Call Fisher Real Estate 575-258-0003

All American Realty RENTALS

Homes for Rent RV Spaces Available Call Pat at

257-8444 220 MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE $16,900 BRAND NEW MOBILE HOMES WITH WARRANTY! Wholesale Division. Open to the Public. Floorplans, Pictures and Prices: www.TheHomeOutletAZ. com or call 1-800-887-9359 for FREE brochure.

1997 CHAMPION 16X80. Com-

190 REAL ESTATE

230 HOMES FOR SALE: FURNISHED / UNFURNISHED

MTD MEDIA IS SEEKING A VALUABLE MEMBER OF OUR ADMINISTRATIVE AND ADVERTISING STAFF: OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR/TRAFFIC CLERK I

Be a part of a fast-paced radio and newspaper office. This full-time position needs to be detailed oriented with excellent organization skills, extensive knowledge of computer and bookkeeping practices.

190 REAL ESTATE

1 BEDROOM PARK MODEL UNIT. Centrally located. $525/$350. References and lease required. 575257-0872

4 BD/2 BA $2000 a month plus deposit plus utilities on Cree 575430-7009

CDL DRIVERS WANTED: Regional routes, home weekends, competitive pay. Must have current physical and clean MVR. Positions to fill immediately. Call 575-461-4221, 1-800-750-4221 or email to: jimhayes66@qwestoffice.net

190 REAL ESTATE

225 MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT

235 HOMES FOR RENT: FURN / UNFURN

We look forward to meeting you!

190 REAL ESTATE

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

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245 TOWNHOUSES/CONDOS FOR RENT

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 SUNDANCE STUD FARM for sale or lease. 575-378-8163. Owner will carry

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

SECTION 8 VOUCHERS WELCOME

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

Nestled in the pines of Ruidoso Downs 301 Sierra Lane

378-4236

Under New Ownership This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

TTY Relay - 711

ATTRACTIVE RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL

Extremely cute cabin-style home. Home has workshop plus plenty of storage. Beauty shop was once on ground level, with home on upper level. So many possibilities.

Do commercial business and live in the top floor, or use it all for your residential first or second home! $139,500 MLS #110186

SUPER COMMERCIAL LOCATION

This location has great exposure. Close to the Y. Building is 5000 square feet on one level and could be used for a myriad of opportunities. Large front and back bay doors. Paved parking and priced to sell! $359,500 MLS #108326

ALTO VILLAGE – FULL GOLF

The location on the golf course and the Sierra Blanca view is superb. This home has a bright, welcoming floor plan and has 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, 4 fireplaces, 2 car garage plus a golf cart garage.

Refrigerated air upstairs. $599,500 MLS #108200

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RENTALS HOUSES 101 RANCHER ROAD – UNF 2 BDR, 1 3/4 BA w/1 car garage, wood-burning FP & fenced yard. Approx. 1480 sq.ft. $950/Mo + utilities. (On the Market - Subject to showing with a lawful 30-day notice) MONTH to MONTH ONLY 420 5TH STREET – UNF 3 BDR, 2 BA with fireplace & W/D. Deck & partially fenced yard. Approx. 1180 sq.ft. $850/Mo + utilities.

MANUFACTURED HOMES

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

COMMERCIAL

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

419 MECHEM DRIVE – Approx. 1100 sq.ft. Come take a look. $650/Mo + utilities.

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

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

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310 MISCELLANEOUS AMY’S EVENT TENTS for Rent. 40x40 and bigger.

575-973-0964 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.

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320 AUCTIONS ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION in 33 New Mexico newspapers for only $100. Your 25-word classified ad will reach more than 288,000 readers. Call this newspaper for more details. Or log onto www.nmpress. org for a list of participating newspapers.

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

370 GARAGE SALES/ESTATE SALES STORAGE UNIT SALE! Fri-Sat September 7 & 8th at A&R Storage. 203 Hwy 70 E (behind Ray’s Automotive) From 9am-2pm. First

Unit beside office, by gate. Bulk Food items, restaurant supplies, electronics, housewares, clothes, and much more.

CAPITAN VILLAGE WIDE YARD SALE Saturday September 8th at 8am. Mark your calendar.

Participants - pick up entry forms from the Library or N2SS. Entry forms due back to the Library by 5pm Thursday 9/6. For info call 575-354-3035

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

630 GENERAL SERVICES GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTOR. SunsetDistributing.net 505471-0034 Free Estimates!

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

Thirty-six years experience.

Please call for appointment

(575) 973-3090

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