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Cooperative education services announces award winners SUNDAY business based in Hobbs, with 12 offices Customized Human Resources and Safety Services

itsQuest and their strategic partner, Imperium Risk are pleased to announce they have been awarded statewide contracts from Cooperative Education Services to provide temporary staffing, training and risk management services throughout the state of New Mexico.

Cooperative Educational Services (CES) is a purchasing cooperative united by a Joint Powers Agreement to aid public schools in New Mexico. It is an organization comprised of New Mexico’s 89 school districts plus 81 other public education institutions, including charter schools, two- and four-year post-secondary institutions, BIA schools and state schools. Many CES participants include cities, towns and counties throughout New Mexico. itsQuest, a small woman-owned

throughout the region, was awarded the temporary staffing contract. This allows them to provide CES membership all levels of temporary personnel, including substitute teachers, professional and technical personnel, administrative personnel as well as various human resources services such as skills testing and mediation to the CES membership.

Imperium Risk, also based in Hobbs, is a small woman-owned company and risk management firm. It was awarded the contract to provide safety, security, and investigative resources to the CES membership. Imperium Risk provides clients with safety analysis, training, policy creation, security analysis and training, and employment based investigations.

For more information, contact Joe Stack at 505-515-1999 or email at joestack@itsquest.com.

IMG announces discounted tickets for all military – veterans, reserves and active The Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, nestled in the picturesque Sacramento Mountains just outside of Ruidoso, now offers a 20 percent discount for all concerts to active, reserves and retired military.

“We can never fully thank the men and women who have served and are serving in our military, but as a small token of our deep appreciation for their service I am pleased to offer a 20 percent discount for all our concerts tickets,” said Frizzell Frizzell Jr., chief operating officer of the Inn of the Mountain Gods.

In order for the 20 percent discount to apply, veterans, reserves and

active military will need to present a valid military I.D. at the box office or Concierge Desk at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. This discount does not apply to online purchases. Upcoming concerts include The Fabulous Thunderbirds & Texas Tornados onWednesday, July 31, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers Thursday, Aug. 22 and Rick Springfield on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

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Country icon Joe Ely headlines at Spencer Theater

ALTO — Singer-songwriter Joe Ely is a progressive-folk country rocker who’s been intimate with the road for decades. Since he first hitched a ride out of his native Lubbock a good 40 years ago, he’s been traveling highways and back roads across America and Europe, playing his hit tunes like “Dallas,” “She Never Spoke Spanish To Me,” “Me and Billy The Kid” and “West Texas Waltz” at countless stops in between. To stay sane on the road, he’s consistently penned verses that sometimes morphed into songs, and other times remained “snapshots of what was flying by, just out of reach, so as to savor at a later date when the wheels stop rolling...”

Ely is considered one of the true pioneers of the alternative country or Americana, “too rock for country, too country for rock” brigade. His boundaryblurring blend of country, rock, blues and folk have sometimes been termed “roadhouse music,” but might most accurately be described as “Texas music” – a lyrical blend steeped in a distinctively Lone Star state of mind. Notes music critic Rich Kienzle of Amazon, “Joe Ely has carved a unique and influential niche

for himself during his years as a solo cally, Satisfied at Last represents a pilgrimage, from the performer. His incomparable stories vagabond troubadour’s perspective of the album-openoverflow with humanity and humor, ing “The Highway Is My Home” to the spiritual accepnot to mention an idiosyncratic West tance of the closing “Circumstance.” The tunes are true Texas perspective. He was ‘alt counalt-country, packed with reverence and images of open try’ before the genre existed and can horizons along the land and road. “Ely’s lyrics weave a be justly credited as a fountainhead of tapestry of imagery and imagination, weary worlds and that movement…” dirt roads, the elegance of diamonds in dust.”

Ely reflects Texas’s rich musical Joe Ely is a Texas music icon. Hear him jam live stew in his critically acclaimed new with his band (guitars, bass, drums) at the Spencer, on CD Satisfied at Last. In a career of Friday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Meet him post-concert in the 18 albums, not including the three he lobby. Excellent show seats are available for $69 and helped write, record and release with $66. Call the Spencer Box Office at 575-336-4800 or his Flatlander Lubbock buddies Jimmy go online to www.spencertheater.com A pre-perforDale Gilmore and Butch Hancock. mance BBQ brisket buffet ($20) will also be available Satisfied at Last is the album of his in the lobby at 6 p.m. life. Literally. “It reflects where I am and where I’ve been,” he explains.

“The whole record takes a kind of journey. As you reflect on it, you’re just glad you made it. EvEnjoy part of your heritage in the cal restaurants and shopping. erything adds up differFor more details, contact Old Old West, relived with real horses, ently than you thought it West Reenactors of New Mexico re-enactors and lots of old-time fun would.” or Cloud Riders of New Mexico on for the entire family on July 21 from Musically and lyriFacebook or call The Dolan House at 12 - 4 p.m. and every third Saturday.

575-653-4670.

There will be free rides in a wagon, pulled by two horses, along the streets of Lincoln.

Visitors can get dressed in old-time clothing and have their photo taken on a horse.

Visit historic museums – offering free admittance to New Mexico residents on Sundays – enjoy dining at lo-

Heritage Days on Horseback in historic Lincoln July 21

Photo courtesy of Cloud Riders

The Cloud Riders: Marsha Meredith Parr, Darien Ross, Annette Wood, Debi Wilcox and Victoria Sage and Hansen Leeyer.

ENMU-Roswell presents Kids Kollege

Registration is now open for Kids Kollege classes at ENMU-Roswell. The ENMU-Roswell Center for Workforce and Community Development will offer a variety of free, fun, and educational classes for area youth from July 29 - Aug. 2. Classes are designed for students ages 8 to 14. There is a limit of two classes per student. Pre-registration is required, as class sizes are limited.

Funding for Kids Kollege is being provided through a grant from Xcel Energy.

Classes available include Frisbee Golf, Rockets, Solar Pictures, Basic Sewing, Exploring Earth, Solar Cars, Ice Cream Store, and an Out of this World class, where students will learn about rockets and planets.

To register or for more information, call 575-624-7041.

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The upcoming racing week at Ruidoso Downs

Get ready for two $1million races at Ruidoso Downs. On Saturday, Ruidoso Derby winner Wicked Courage faces champion Pj Chick In Black in the $1,055,000 Rainbow Derby. On Sunday, the fastest qualifiers from two days of trials – Reagal Eagle and Rocked Up – meet in the $1 million Rainbow Futurity. First post time is 1 p.m. daily with free parking and free general admission.

2013 Rainbow Derby fact sheet 49th running of the Rainbow Derby; 440 yards; Saturday, July 20; Purse: $1,055,000; All-time record Rainbow Derby purse; Exceeds previous record of $903,774 set in 2012; Seventh consecutive running with a new record purse

The top 10 qualifiers:

(In qualifying order, with trial jockey)

Fastest qualifier (:20.856 for 440 yards) WICKED COURAGE, a son of Captain Courage and Wicked Pamela; Winner of the eighth of nine trials by three quarters of a length; winner eight straight races, including the Grade 1, $823,000 Ruidoso Derby and three other stakes; half-brother to two stakes winners; second dam is stakes winner and $184,000 earner Viking Anne; owned by Andrew Smith of Ardmore, Okla.; bred by Burnett Ranches; trained by Luis Villafranco; ridden by Cody Jensen Second-fastest qualifier (:20.939 for 400 yards)

JJS GONE, a son of Mr Jess Perry and Teller Yep; a $62,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; winner of the sixth of nine trials by one length; makes stakes debut in Rainbow Derby and made first 2013 start in Rainbow Derby trial; from the direct family of five-time Grade 1 winner Teller Queen; owned by Maegan Cavasos of Albuquerque; bred by Terry Bell; trained by Victor H. Rodriguez-Flores; ridden by Esgar Ramirez Third-fastest qualifier (:20.967 for 440 yards) SUDDEN THOUGHTS, a gelded son of Wave Carver and Cee Cee Otoole; a $14,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; second in the eighth of nine trials behind Feature Mr Who; second in the 2012 All American Futurity behind world champion One Dashing Eagle; dam is half-sister to 2000 All American Futurity winner Eyesa Special; owned by 21 Partnership of El Paso; bred by Jim Pitts; trained by Eduardo Gonzalez; ridden

by Rodrigo Aceves Fourth-fastest qualifier (:21.012 for 440 yards) RUN WITH THE EAGLE, a gelded son of One Famous Eagle and Runaway Romance; winner of the second of nine trials by three quarters of a length; won maiden in fifth career start in trial; dam is Grade 1 stakesplaced; owned and bred by Randy and Sandy Coleman of Lubbock; Continued on pg. 7

Cover photo: Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press

Jockey Larry Gamez tucks in at the end of Reagal Eagle’s Rainbow Futurity trial victory.

Reagle Eagle’s time of 19.242 seconds was the fastest of the trial. In the background is Bp Its My Policy, one of two horses trained by Blane Wood that qualified. Rainbow Derby and Futurity will be run this Saturday and Sunday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

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2013 Rainbow Futurity fact sheet 50th Running of the Rainbow Futurity; 400 yards; Sunday, July 21; Purse: $1 million; (First $1 million running of the Rainbow Futurity) This was the first year with two days of trials. The five-fastest 2-year-olds in the first trial day (Thursday, July 4) join the five-fastest 2-year-olds from the second trial day (Friday, July 5) in the Rainbow Futurity finals. There were 13 400-yard trials each day,

First-day qualifiers: (In qualifying order, with trial jockey)

Fastest qualifier (:19.242 for 400 yards) REAGAL EAGLE, a colt by One Famous Eagle and out of Corona Deluxe; a $17,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; winner of the 2nd of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by one-and-one-quarter lengths; won his maiden while making his fourth start in the trials; raced in the $50,000 West Texas Juvenile; dam earned $168,135 and is stakes-placed with a third in the Grade 1 Kindergarten and two other graded stakes; owned by Nahum and Rosella Prieto of El Paso; bred by Lucas Racing Inc.; trained by Eduardo Gonzalez; ridden by Larry Gamez Second-fastest qualifier (:19.403 for 400 yards) BELLE HELENE, a daughter of Valiant Hero and Thewayyouwantmetoo; a $75,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; winner of the 6th of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by two lengths; winner of last two races and raced in $45,000 Sam Houston Juvenile; dam earned $327,953 won 2004 Grade 1, $625,000 Rainbow Futurity in then track record of :19.209 for 400 yards; owned by Lana Merrick of Cheyenne, Okla. (granddaughter of Ruidoso Downs Racehorse Hall of Fame member Walter Merrick, owner/ breeder/trainer of 1969 All American Futurity winner Easy Jet and owner/ breeder 1974 All American Futurity winner Easy Date); bred by Julianna Hawn Holt; trained by Blane Wood; ridden by Ricky Ramirez Third-fastest qualifier (:19.443 for 400 yards)

BP ITS MY POLICY, a daughter of First Down Dash and Cc Policy; second in the 2nd of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity to Reagal Eagle; a second and two thirds from three starts; dam is a full sister to 2003 Ruidoso Derby winner Southern Cartel and to the dam of 2013 Grade 1 Remington Park Championship winner and 2012 Grade 1 Rainbow Derby runner-up Priceless Feature; owned and bred by Bill Price of Thackerville, Oklal; trained by Blane Wood; ridden

by Ricky Ramirez Fourth-fastest qualifier (:19.507 for 400 yards) GRC JUSTPLAINAZOOM, a gelded son of Azoom and Luisas Plain Jane; an $18,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; winner of the 4th of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by a neck; won his maiden in his second start in Rainbow Futurity trial; dam is two-time stakes winner and dam of two stakes winners and two stakes-placed runners; owned by Paul Blanchard of Albuquerque; bred by Donald and/or Lucinda Ryder; trained

by Paul Jones; ridden by Felipe GarciaLuna Fifth-fastest qualifier (:19.515 for 400 yards) CHIEF TISTAROSA B, a gelded son of Separatist and Jump Jive An Wail; a $29,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; first in the 3rd of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by one-half length; won his maiden in his second start in Rainbow Futurity trial; dam is stakes winner and dam of four-time stakes winner Eyesa Jumpn, an earner of $460,270; owned by J and M Racing and Farm of Monahans, Texas; bred by Bielau Oaks; trained by Kristopher Cordova; ridden by Esgar Ramirez

Second-day qualifiers: (In qualifying order, with trial jockey)

Fastest qualifier (:19.416 for 400 yards) ROCKED UP, a colt by Shazoom and out of Jess Ought To Go Now; winner of the 8th of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by one length; won his maiden while making his second

start in the trials; dam produced Zia Derby winner Ought to Flash. Direct family of foundation Vessels mare Ought To Go; owned by Salome Gallegos of El Paso; bred by Corner K Quarter Horses; trained by Juan Gonzalez; ridden by Jaime Parga Leos Second-fastest qualifier (:19.417 for 400 yards) MS FIRST PRIZE ROSE, a daughter of Corona Cartel and First Carolina; winner of the 7th of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by one-and-one-half lengths; won her maiden in her third start in Rainbow Futurity trial; dam has three 2013 two-year-olds racing. The other two are Remington Park Oklahoma-bred Futurity winner and nationally sixthranked juvenile Coronado Cartel and Grade 2 Firecracker Futurity runnerup Itea; owned by Johnny Trotter of Hereford, Texas and Burnett Ranches, Ltd. of Guthrie, Texas; bred

by Weetona Stanley and William Smith; trained by Blane Wood; ridden by Ricky Ramirez

Futurity by three quarters of a length; winner of both of her two starts; dam was runner-up in two Grade 1 stakes and dam of three stakes winners, including Grade 1 Heritage Place Futurity winner Ragazzo; owned and bred by Jorge Haddad of Seguin, Texas; trained by Paul Jones; ridden by Esgar Ramirez Fifth-fastest qualifier (:19.487 for 400 yards) CARTERS DISCO, a gelded son of Carters Cartel and Check This Disco; first in the 11th of 13 trials to the 400yard Rainbow Futurity by two lengths; two wins from five starts and qualified for Grade 1, $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity; dam also produced 2012 John Deere Juvenile Challenge winner Rockin Disco; owned and bred by Vwp Jr. Inc. of Holdenville, Okla.; trained by John Stinebaugh; ridden by Bonifacio Perez

Third-fastest qualifier (:19.425 for 400 yards) REGARD THE CARTEL, a son of Chicks Regard and Tres Cartel; winner of the 3rd of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow Futurity by two-and-one-quarter lengths; won maiden in career debut in Rainbow Futurity trial; from the family of 2007 Ruidoso Derby winner Remember Me Rose; owned by Armando Rivera and Mayra Sanchez of Oklahoma City; bred by Ramiro J. Guajardo Villarreal; trained

by Eddie D. Willis; ridden by Jimmy Dean Brooks Fourth-fastest qualifier (:19.479 for 400 yards) POTENZZA, a daughter of Mr Jess Perry and Las Alamitos; a $145,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale graduate; winner of the 4th of 13 trials to the 400-yard Rainbow

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Reagle Eagle, jockey Larry Gamez up.

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Especially Tres, Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle top John Deere Juvenile Challenge Trials at Ruidoso Downs The Rainbow Futurity and Rainbow Derby racing weekend at Ruidoso Downs starts on Friday afternoon with $435,000 Sam Houston Futurity winner Especially Tres and $95,400 Four Corners Futurity winner Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle putting their unbeaten records on the line in the trials to the $54,720 John Deere Ruidoso Downs Juvenile Challenge.

First post time for the nine-race card is 1 p.m. with the 350-yard John Deere Ruidoso Downs Juvenile Challenge trials running as the first six races. The horses with the 10-fastest times return for the John Deere Ruidoso Juvenile Challenge on Aug. 3.

Jim Pitts’ Especially Tres, a $2,500 supplemental nominee, makes her first start since winning the

Sam Houston Futurity back in April. The daughter of Dashair impressed with the one-and-one-half length after win as the favorite. She earned that favoritism by dominating her trial by two-and-three-quarter lengths with the third-fastest qualifying time.

Trainer Blane Wood will have regular rider Ricky Ramirez up with the inside post position in the third trial.

Jason Giles’ Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle is three-forthree and comes off a win in the Four Corners Futurity that earned her the SunRay Park quarter horse of the meet title. The Maknmoves filly from the Wes Giles barn won the Four Corners Futurity by three quarters of a length in a sharp :17.362 for 350 yards. She also

won a maiden race and her Four Corners Futurity trial at the Farmington track.

Jorge Martin Bourdieu, who was up for the futurity win, retains the mount with the seventh post position in the fourth trial.

Racing runs on a Friday through Monday schedule at Ruidoso Downs. There is always free parking and free general admission. For complete Ruidoso Downs information, go to www.raceruidoso.com, visit the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Facebook page and obtain the latest news by following the Ruidoso Press Box (@RuiPressBox) on Twitter. For Rainbow Futurity/Derby and All American Futurity/Derby insights, check out allamerican-ruidoso.com.

RAINBOW DERBY FACT SHEET, from pg. 5 Ninth-fastest qualifier den by Cody Jensen (:21.083 for 440 yards) Seventh-fastest qualifier DUBLINON, a gelded son of Ocean (:21.043 for 440 yards) Runaway and Feature For You; a JOKER ON JACK, a gelded son $52,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale of Pyc Paint Your Wagon and Miss Six Fortune; a $17,000 Ruid- graduate; second in the first of seven oso Select Sale graduate; winner trials behind Pj Chick In Black by a of the fifth of nine trials by three neck; has one maiden win from seven starts; dam is stakes placed and quarters of a length; winner of qualified for the Grade 1 All Amerithe Hialeah Laddie Futurity and can Derby; owned by J Bar 7 Ranch, the OHA Mystery Futurity; halfKatsy and Monte Cluck and Doug brother to two stakes winners Benson of Quannah, Texas; bred by and two stakes-placed runners; Jacque Tanton; trained by Sleepy owned by A. Wade Helton and Gilbreath; ridden by Roy Baldillez Jarret Helton of Pampa, Texas; bred by Corner K Quarter Horses 10th-fastest qualifier LLC; trained by Oscar Nunez; rid- (:21.093 for 440 yards) den by Raul Gutierrez KRASH CARTEL, a son of Corona Eighth-fastest qualifier Cartel and Race Valentine; a $72,000 Photo courtesy of Ty Wyant (:21.079 for 440 yards) Ruidoso Select Sale graduate; winWicked Courage, jockey Cody Jensen up. ner of the seventh of nine trials by a SCATMANDU, a son of Scat head; fastest-qualifier to 2012 Grade Daddy (TB) and Fodice; second 1, $600,000 Ruidoso Futurity; dam is in the sixth of nine trials behind Jjs trained by Blane Wood; ridden by

by John Stinebaugh; ridden by Esgar stakes winning producer and second Gone; qualified for the 2012 Grade Ricky Ramirez Ramirez dam is champion Speedy Empress, 1, $700,000 Rainbow Futurity; halfSixth-fastest qualifier Fifth-fastest qualifier second in All American Futurity and brother to Grade 1 winner Fovee; (:21.034 for 440 yards) PJ CHICK IN BLACK, a daughter of third in Rainbow Derby; owned by owned by R. Force, R.K. Gentry and Desirio and Eddie Jym; winner of POINT BREAK DASH, a son of First Estate, R.A. Gentry lessee of Lubbock; JNB Enterprises LLC of La Grulla, Texthe first of nine trials by a neck; 2012 Down Dash and Ms Pilot Point; a as; bred by Bollenbach Farms; trained bred by Robert Gentryl trained by champion two-year-old filly; winner $100,000 Ruidoso Select Yearling Juan Aleman; ridden by G.R. Carter Jr. by Judd Kearl; ridden by Cody Jensen of the 2012 Grade 1, $600,000 RuSale graduate; winner of the third idoso Futurity, New Mexican Spring of nine trials be three quarters of a For the latest news, picks and results Futurity and 2013 West Texas Derby; length; making stakes debut after fastest qualifier to 2012 All American winning three of seven starts; halffrom this summer’s racing season, Futurity; winner of nine of 10 starts; brother to All American Futurity use this QR code to visit our home owned by Denny Bowen, Susan winner Mr Piloto; owned by Jon and Taylor and Jack Smith Farms of El Donna McPherson; bred by Grant page. Look for the Horse Talk logo.

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Two days of trials for record All American Futurity RUIDOSO DOWNS — There will be two days of trials to the $2.6 million All American Futurity on Aug. 15-16 following the success of running two days of trials to the $1 million Rainbow Futurity.

The horses with the five fastest times on each day of All American Futurity trials qualify to race for the record $1.3 million first-place prize in the 440-yard All American Futurity on Labor Day.

The purses for all trial races were raised to $6,000 for the Rainbow Futurity trials on July 4-5 and will continue for all trial races at Ruidoso Downs, including the All American Futurity trials.

The Rainbow Futurity trials were split into two days with 13 trials on each day. This was the first time trials to a Grade 1 futurity at Ruidoso Downs were contested over two days.

“The two days of Rainbow trials were a huge success with the horsemen and fans, so we will continue the

two-day format with the All American Futurity trials,” said general manger Shaun Hubbard. “We anticipate continuing this format for all Grade 1 futurity trials in the future.

“The number of 2-year-olds competing in our trials shows the tremendous support Ruidoso Downs continues to receive from owners and breeders. We are very appreciative of their support.”

Last year, there were 26 All American Futurity trials contested on one day.

The All American Futurity is quar-

ter horse racing’s showcase event and distributes the largest purse for any two-year-old race in North America, regardless of breed.

For complete Ruidoso Downs information, go to www.raceruidoso. com, visit the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino Facebook page and obtain the latest news by following the Ruidoso Press Box (@RuiPressBox) on Twitter.

For Rainbow Futurity/Derby and All American Futurity/Derby insights, check out allamerican-ruidoso.com.

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“What’s so funny, honey?” I asked her with a smile.

And she asked me: “Have the kids told you, yet, the one about the cheetah named Skippy?”

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“OK…” she said.

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joke we have together, you know?”

“Oh… That’s funny!” I interjected.

But the other morning I was reading a ‘funny facts’ book, that my kids found on the free shelf at the public library, when I came across a little article about road construction workers.

Essentially, the blurb in the book read that 60 percent of traffic sign workers are women, and that 60 percent of those are blondes.

“That figures,” I thought to myself, “but isn’t that interesting?”

So I said to my wife who was standing there curling her hair, and who happens to be a blond: “Hey, Honey! Check it out… you know those construction guys who hold the traffic signs on the side of the road?”

She asked, “What about them?”

“Well, it says here that 60 percent of those guys

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are gals, and 60 percent of those are blondes.”

“Go on!” she said.

“No, really, honey!” I told her. “That what it says in this book.”

“Stop!” she said.

“OK…” I laughed.

“You got me.”

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The language of love There are many ways for us to show love for one another and when it’s for friends and family, it’s usually pretty easy. What we forget is that we don’t have to limit our love to people we know, we can share love with strangers all day long. Here are a few ideas: Words of praise – everyone likes to feel good and it’s easy when someone tells us something nice. We can jump out of our comfort zone and find ways to appreciate people.

• Tell your waiter or waitress what a good job they did.

• Complement the cashier at the corner store.

• When you see someone with a beautiful smile, tell them.

Gifts – who doesn’t like presents?

• Buy the person in line behind you a cup of coffee at the coffee shop.

• Pick some flowers and hand them out randomly.

• Put your money where your

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mouth is. If someone did an excellent job for you, tip them. Cold, hard cash gives the recipient an opportunity to choose their gift.

We can tip the cooks that prepared our fabulous meal, the guy who worked on our computer and even the person that tuned up our car.

Time – Start up a conversation with someone while waiting in line at the grocery store, Department of Motor Vehicles, etc., and allow yourself to be a good listener.

Offer to give someone walking a ride to their destination (let intuition, not judgment guide your decision).

Find a place to volunteer in your community, this opportunity may allow you to make new friends.

Do nice things – Open a door for someone.

Take someone else’s shopping cart back into the store for them.

Make the call. Don’t miss a beat Although women often think of heart attack as something that affects mainly men, heart disease is the number one killer of women. Every 90 seconds, a woman in the United States has a heart attack.

Sadly, research shows that only half of women indicated they would call 9-1-1 had they known they were having a heart attack. Even worse,

fewer were aware of the most common symptoms.

This new campaign by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health has been developed to help women understand the most common symptoms of a heart attack, and to encourage them to call 9-1-1 should they experience any one of them.

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Affection – In our day and age, we often forget the power of human touch.

• Remember that hugs are free and one size fits all.

• Pat someone on the back.

• Share affection with a kind smile.

Love is one of the greatest gifts we can share with one another. And a great thing about it is the more we share, the better we can feel, so don’t be afraid to be generous.

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CarlsbadCHAVES Chamber annual banquet PECOS and VALLEY meeting

for receiving the Jack Knittel PresidenThe Carlsbad Chamber of Com-ROSWELL merce Annual Banquet & Meeting took tial Award, and to Ashley Walterscheid recipient of the Pete Panagopoulos place July 11. Judi Waters, 2012-13 Chairman of the Board, passed the gavel Ambassador of the Year Award.

A special thank you to corporate to the 2013-14 Chairman of the Board, table sponsors for the evening – CARC Todd Hyden. Retiring board members Inc, Carlsbad Medical Kirsten Carlson,RUIDOSO Martha Chapman, • RUIDOSO DOWNS • HWY 380Center, Carlsbad National Bank, Carlsbad Rotary, Dave Rogers, and Jerry Rogers were Chapman’s Restaurant, Constructors recognized for their years of service, Inc, Durham & Associates, Homecare and directors and council chairs for the Connection & Hospice, Intrepid Potash, past year were recognized. Director of Lakeview Christian Home, Madeline’s Tourism and Marketing, Lisa Boeke, was also acknowledged for her ten years Bridal Boutique & Formalwear, Mosaic Potash, NMSU-Carlsbad, Nuclear of service with the Chamber of ComWaste Partnership LLC, PVT Networks, merce.

ALAMOGORDO • CLOUDCROFT • TULAROSA Southeast Readi-Mix, Springtime Congratulations go to The Garden Cleaning, Walmart, Wells Fargo Bank, Mart for being selected as the 2012-13 Business of the Year, to Jack Volpato and Western Commerce Bank.

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HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE — The DA40 Diamond Star is displayed at the Aero Club hangar at Holloman Air Force Base, June 24. The DA40 is the newest addition to the Holloman Aero Club. The aircraft, which was received from the U.S. Air Force Academy, is an Austrian four-seat, single engine, light aircraft ideal for training new pilots how to fly. The Aero Club is a federally approved flight school for both private and instrument ratings. Tuition assistance can pay for military members to receive formal ground school training.

Farmers Market in Cloudcroft The Cloudcroft Farmers Market will once again be at the James Sewell Ice Skating Rink off of Highway 82.

This year there will be two markets a week, the first Farmers Market will start Friday, July 19 at 5 p.m., followed by a Sunday Farmers Market at

11 a.m. and every Friday and Sunday thereafter.

Farmers, gardeners and vendors needed. Produce, food products only please.

For more information call Brandy, 505-929-1226.

Music at Boot Hill RV Resort, July 19 On July 19 Bost Family Traditions, from Bisbee, Ariz., will be performing country music live at Boot Hill RV Resort at 7 p.m. Admission is $10 per person. Boot Hill is located on Highway 54/70 between Alamogordo and Tularosa. Catered hot dogs and pulled pork sandwiches will be served for an additional fee beginning at 6 p.m. Please call 575-439-6224 for additional information.

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Fishing report for Southeast NM Bataan Lake: No reports from anglers this week.

Black River: Stream flow at Malaga on Monday was 4.1 cfs. No reports from anglers this week.

Blue Hole Park Pond: No reports from anglers this week.

Bonito Lake: Closed.

Bosque Redondo: Fishing was slow for all species.

Bottomless Lakes: No reports from anglers this week.

Brantley Lake: Anglers are to practice catch-and-release for all fish here as high levels of DDT were found in several fish.

Carlsbad Municipal Lake: Fishing was slow for all species.

Chaparral Park Lake: No reports from anglers this week.

El Rito Creek: Trout fishing was slow to fair using salmon eggs, worms, elk hair caddis and small copper John Barrs.

Greene Acres Lake: Fishing was fair to good using nightcrawlers and homemade dough bait for catfish. No reports on other species.

Green Meadow Lake: Fishing was fair using nightcrawlers and stink bait for catfish. Fishing for all other species was slow.

Grindstone Reservoir: Trout fishing was fair to good using salmon eggs, PowerBait and Kastmasters. No reports on other species.

Jal Lake: Fishing was fair using worms for catfish.

Lake Van: Fishing was fair using homemade dough bait, nightcrawlers, liver and Catfish Charlie’s blood bait for catfish. No reports on other species.

Oasis Park Lake: Fishing was good using homemade dough balls and nightcrawlers for catfish. Anglers are reminded that there is a 2-fish limit on channel catfish.

Pecos River: Stream flow below Sumner Lake on Monday was 74 cfs. Fishing was slow to fair using nightcrawlers and liver for catfish. No reports on other species.

Perch Lake: No reports from anglers this week.

Ruidoso River: Stream flow near Hollywood on Monday was 1.8 cfs. Trout fishing was slow.

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EVENTS CALENDAR CHAVES COUNTY

ROSWELL: Jul Fri’s Summer Concert Series, Cahoon Park, 1101 W. 4th, 6:30 8 p.m. Presented by the Roswell Parks & Recreation Department.

Performances will vary and different types of music will be showcased along with Country & Western, Rock and Roll, Jazz and many others. 624-6720. Free

LEA COUNTY HOBBS: Jul 18-21 “The Little Mermaid, Jr.” Hobbs Community Playhouse, 7 p.m.; July 21, 2 p.m. Presented by the Youth Performing Arts Workshop. Tickets $10 LOVINGTON: Aug 2-10 78th Annual Lea County Fair & Rodeo. PRCA Xtreme Bulls, Aug. 6, 7 p.m. More information at www.leacounty.net

MESCALERO Jul Wed’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club, Club 49, Inn of the Mountain Gods. 7 p.m. Professional comedians will perform live. $5 admission. Must be 21 or older.

575-464-7028 Sun’s Sundays Under The Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 p.m.

Live music performed by The Mixx (classic rock and country) at 6 and “Selena” after sunset. www.innofthemountaingods. com. Free 31 The Fabulous Thunderbirds & Texas Tornadoes, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Are you “Tuff Enough”? The Grammy-nominated Fabulous Thunderbirds will rock the night with their special hybrid of Blues and Rock ‘n’ Roll. Don’t miss the quintessentially American band perform hits like “Tuff Enuff,”“Wrap It Up” and many more. Plus the ultimate Tex-Mex super group is back – The Texas Tornados are bringing their infectious, party-ready sound with their early Rock ‘n’ Roll, Mexcian folk music, country, R&B & Blues, including “Little Bit is Better than Nada,”“(Hey Baby) Que Pasó” and many other hits. Disclaimer: Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets start at $25

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ARTESIA: Jul Thur’s Summer Classic Movie Series, presented by the Artesia Arts Council. On the plaza, 8:15 p.m.

Bring a chair and a drink. Free.

646-4122; artesiaartscouncil. com 16-18 The First Tee Golf Camp, ages 5-9: 9 - 10:30 a.m.; ages 10-17: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Artesia Country Club, 575-746-6732 or The First Tee, 575-623-4444 19 Roswell Invaders Baseball Game, 7 p.m. Watch a professional baseball game and support the Christmas Bike Program! For every ticket sold, $1 will be given back to Ride for Bikes who is earning money to donate bikes to children. Tickets will be $6 at the gate. www.Rideforbikes.com 22-27 Eddy County Fair, Eddy County Fairgrounds & Horse Council Arena, N. 13th St., 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Chili Cook Off, Friday, July 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. A more detailed list can be found at the Chamber; Junior Livestock Auction, Saturday, July 27, Livestock Barn Show Ring, 9 a.m.; http:// www.chambermaster.com/ directory/jsp/events/EventPage. jsp?ccid=325&eventid=682 CARLSBAD: Jul Fri’s Friday Focus, Best Western Stevens Inn, 1829 S. Canal St. 7:30 a.m. Carlsbad Chamber networking breakfast - share information about your business or organization. operations@ carlsbadchamber.com Pre-School StoryTime, Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park, Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. A short walk in the Park, weather permitting and activity will follow the story. 575-887-5516.

No fee for this program: however, children must be accompanied by an adult Sat’s Carlsbad Downtown Farmer’s Market, Eddy County Courthouse lawn, 8 - 11 a.m. Fresh produce, handmade crafts, prepared food, entertainment. 628-3768 18-20 “Wonderland,” Carlsbad Community Theater, 4801 National Parks Highway. CCT’s Summer Musical Fundraiser. Children’s musical based on the story of Alice in Wonderland; an up-beat, coming-of-age story for audiences of all ages. www.cctinfo.

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ALTO: Jul 19 Joe Ely, Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., 8 - 10 p.m. Joe Ely is a progressive-folk country rocker who’s been traveling across America and Europe, playing his hit tunes like “Dallas,”“She Never Spoke Spanish To Me,”“Me and Billy The Kid” and “West Texas Waltz.”

His boundary-blurring blend of rock, country, blues and folk is most accurately described as “Texas music” - a lyrical blend steeped in the heart of the Lone Star State.

Pre-performance BBQ brisket buffet at 6 p.m., $20. Performance is $66 and $69. 575-336-4800; www. spencertheater.com RUIDOSO: Jul 19 Jay McKittrick performs at The Warehouse, 200 Church St., behind Cornerstone Bakery, 7 - 9 p.m.

Local Comedian Jay McKittrick will perform for an hour of laughter with his “Larger Than Wife” humor – best known for his catchphrase routine: ”It ain’t make no sense!”

Also performing will be musician Charlie Elmer, a local folk singer and acoustic guitarist. Proceeds from the performance will go to Imagination Station in Ruidoso.

Seating is limited. Adults $17 in advance; $21 at the door; children (6-12) $5; children under 5 free.

Advance tickets available at the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce 19-20 “Moon Over Buffalo,” presented

by Lincoln County Community Theater, Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center, Warrior Dr., Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. A situation comedy – George and Charlotte Hay, a husband-and-wife team of actors, struggle to perform Cyrano de Bergerac and Private Lives in repertory while dealing with family crises and the possibility of a Hollywood director’s visit.

258-3133. Tickets are $15 20 Christmas in July Bazaar, Episcopal Church, 121 Mescalero Trail, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Garage sale, bake sale, candy sale, boutique of finer items, silent auction, crafts and brisket luncheon. 575-257-4156 RUIDOSO DOWNS: Thru “Celebracion del Arte” Juried 9/9 Art Show, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Original art from some of New Mexico’s best artist. The Celebracion del Arte is a juried fine arts competition that seeks to recognize and honor excellence in the

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visual arts of the American West.

Thirty-two artists were selected as finalists for the show. 575-3784142; www.hubbardmuseum.org

Jul 20

Survivors National Run 2013 Motorcycle Run, All American Park, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fully escorted 70 mile Billy the Kid scenic ride. Door prizes, live auction, silent auction, car show, food. Music by Homegrown Boyz. Fan-favorite motorcycle/car competition. All proceeds go to Teambuilders Counseling Services (Youth/Families of Lincoln County & Mescalero).

575-630-0571. $15 per bike Hubbard Museum Foundation’s Annual Fundraiser, Hubbard Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, 6:30 - 11 p.m. Join the Hubbard Museum Foundation for a night of live music by the Graham Bothers, dancing, a live auction and a silent auction.

This year’s theme is “Chasing the Rainbow.” 575-258-5919. $130 per person or $1,250 per table of 10 Free movie “Beasts of the Southern Wild,” Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth Dr., 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Hushpuppy, an intrepid 6-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in the Bathtub, a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack, temperatures rise, and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters rising, the aurochs coming, and Wink’s health fading, Hushpuppy goes in search of her lost mother. 575-257-2273 WHITE OAKS: Jul Fri’s Rascal Fair, White Oaks Community Market open for 2013 season, 4 p.m. to dusk. Located just east of No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks. Local, organic fruit and produce, fresh eggs, plants and seeds, hot weekly favorites at the Goldrush Grill, baked goods, pottery, woodwork, handmade soaps, baskets, jewelry and metalsmithing from local artisans. Pan for gold and sip free coffee by the campfire 19-20 Ghost Riders in the Oaks Bike Rally, No Scum Allowed Saloon, Friday & Saturday: music by Cowboy Mafia, 1 - 5 p.m.; Mark Allan Atwood & Brimstone 7 - 11 p.m. Saturday: Go Go Dancers and Sinful Dollz; Wet T-Shirt Contest 5 p.m. Food provided by Rascal Fair’s Goldrush Grill. 575-648-5583

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ALAMOGORDO: IMAX NM Museum of Space History “HUBBLE,” Daily at 11 a.m. 2 and 4 p.m. The seventh awe-inspiring film for the award-winning IMAX space team. Accompany the walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history; experience the power of the launches, heartbreaking setbacks and dramatic rescues. Explore the galaxies and some of the greatest mysteries of our celestial surroundings “AIR RACERS,” Daily at 10 a.m. 12 and 3 p.m. Devoted to the fastest race in the world: the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. Enter into Nevada’s Valley of Speed to experience the intensity and high-speed thrills of a sports event like no other combined with spectacular air show entertainment. También en español Jul 18 Business After Hours, Eagle Ranch/Heart of the Desert Pistachios and Wines, 7288 Hwy 54/70, 5:30 - 7 p.m. An evening of food, refreshments and networking with fellow chamber members. A great opportunity to share, discuss and exchange ideas. 575-437-6120. Free 19 Alamogordo Movies Under the Stars, Griggs Field, North Florida and Fairgrounds Rd., 7:45 - 10:15 p.m. A free movie, “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” FunFlicks presents this outdoor movie event associated with White Sands Pupfish baseball games. Game starts at 6 p.m., movie begins at sunset. Concessions available. 575-479-7002 21 Full Moon Hike, White Sands National Monument, 19955 U.S. 70, 8 - 10 p.m. See the dunes in a whole new light. Reservations are required; hike is limited to 40 participants. 575 479-6124; www. nps.gov/whsa; 16 and older, $5; 15 and younger, $2.50. Monument entrance fees also apply CLOUDCROFT: Jul 19,20 “Big Bad” presented by the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company, Open Air Pavilion in Zenith Park, 7:30 p.m. Free. www.cloudcrofttheatre.com 19, 21 Cloudcroft Farmers Market, James Sewell Ice Skating Rink, off of Highway 82. Fridays, 5 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. and every Friday and Sunday thereafter. Farmers, gardeners and vendors needed.

Produce, food products only please. 505-929-1226

Tuesday Billy’s Summer Punch Out! Locals Day, 3X Points & 2 for 1 Lunch or Dinner $2 Beer and Hot Dogs in Billy’s Race Book Wednesday Billy’s Seafod Night starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $21.95 Senior Day Senior Specials for $3.95 in Billy’s Race Book Thursday Billy’s Slot Tournament Bottomless Pasta — all you can eat for $3.95 Friday LIVE RACING: John Deere NM Juvenile Challenge Trials Billy’s Summer Punch Out! Surf & Turf starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $13.95 Terry Bullard performing starting at 8 PM Saturday LIVE RACING: Rainbow QH Derby Final Prime Rib starting at 5 pm in Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill for $13.95 Terry Bullard performing starting at 8 PM Sunday LIVE RACING: Rainbow QH Futurity Final Rainbow QH Juvenile Beer Specials in Billy’s Race Book Monday LIVE RACING $2 Beer and Hot Dogs in Billy’s Race Book

Ruidoso Downs Race Track & Casino 26225 US Highway 70 • Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346 For More Information Call (575) 378-4431 www.RaceRuidoso.com

Billy The Kid Casino is a Responsible Gaming Property. For more information, please call (800) 572-1142