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LOCAL & REGION
THE NEW MEXICAN Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Pot: Lawmaker says state could save $33M in police, court costs Continued from Page B-1 “If we legalize and regulate marijuana, we get the benefits of the tax money. And the cartels that are creating a lot of violence both in the United States and internationally, we cut them off at the knees at the same time,” he said. A bill that would have let voters decide the issue failed during the last legislative session amid concerns about running afoul of federal law and possibly losing grant money from the U.S. Justice Department and other agencies for efforts to reduce drug trafficking and drug production. The New Mexico Sheriffs’ Association has yet to develop a position on the matter. “Right now, there are several sheriffs who are very opposed
A slide lists the states where marijuana measures have been approved. SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
to it. We also have sheriffs who say let’s wait and see and others who want it researched,” said Jack LeVick, the group’s executive director. “Before we jump on board as another state doing it, everybody needs to spend the time and really research the patterns and the problems that are existing.” Gov. Susana Martinez has
Navajo college to get funds for distance learning CROWNPOINT — A distance learning initiative at Navajo Technical University will be getting a boost of more than $447,000 from the federal government.
Congress. A Senate vote on the bill has not yet been scheduled. The act also would convey several small parcels of land currently owned by the U.S. Forest Service to two municipalities adjacent to the proposed wilderness area. Under the bill, the Forest Service would give the village of Taos Ski Valley a 4.6-acre parcel of land where its wastewater-treatment plant is located. Taos Ski Valley Mayor Neal King said if the village owned the lot, it would no longer have to go through the Forest Service’s drawn-out permitting requirements, which can delay improvements or expansions. The plant would still be under the oversight of state regulators. If approved, the bill also would give the town of Red River title to about 40 acres, including several parcels of land now occupied by Malette Park, the town cemetery and the town’s wastewater-treatment plant. Those services have existed for decades on Forest Service land, thanks to special-use permits. Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun did not return a call seeking comment. The bill dictates that the municipalities will pay survey costs, but the land will be given by the Forest Service at no cost. Because the village is essentially boxed in by
been an outspoken critic of decriminalizing marijuana, and control of the state House of Representatives swinging to Republicans will likely make for a challenge in getting legislation passed. “We don’t want to get people’s expectations up, but it’s very important to have this conversation,” McCamley said.
Forest Service land, King said finding any property on which to build public infrastructure is challenging. And even though land in the resort village can cost as much as $1 million an acre, he said, officials there have explored the possibility of purchasing the water-treatment plant parcel outright. “We’ve always said that if push comes to shove, we’ll buy it,” King said. That’s what at least one representative of the Forest Service said federal officials would like to see. In November 2013, Leslie Weldon, a deputy chief with the U.S. Forest Service, gave testimony before a Senate subcommittee. Weldon said the department supported the bill’s proposal to make permanent the wilderness designation, though she did express reservations about the land transfers. Weldon said as a “matter of general precedent,” the agency supports these kinds of transfers only when the federal government receives “appropriate consideration” — in other words, cash. Both municipalities expressed support for the wilderness designation, beyond the land transfers. Red River’s 2013 comprehensive plan notes it would likely be a boon because of increased recreation and tourism. This story was written by The Taos News, a sister paper of The Santa Fe New Mexican.
Thanksgiving Day closings Hours of operation at a number of offices and institutions will be affected by the Thanksgiving holiday: u Santa Fe city government nonemergency offices, including public libraries, recreation centers and the Municipal Court, will be closed Thursday and Friday. u Santa Fe County government nonemergency offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. u State government nonemergency offices, including courts, are closed Thursday and Friday. u State museums will be closed Thursday. u Federal nonemergency offices will be closed Thursday. u Regular mail delivery will be suspended Thursday. u Santa Fe Trails buses will not operate Thursday and will operate Friday on a Saturday schedule.
u City parking facilities and on-street parking meters will be free Thursday. u North Central Regional Transit District Blue Buses will not be in service Thursday or Friday. u Rail Runner Express passenger trains will not be in service Thursday and will operate Friday on a Saturday schedule. u Santa Fe public schools are closed until Monday. u Santa Fe Community College will be closed from Thursday until Monday. u City of Santa Fe trash and recycling pickup service will follow the regular schedule. u Santa Fe County solid waste transfer stations will be closed Thursday and Friday and resume regular hours Saturday. They are closed Monday and Tuesday as part of the regular schedule. u The Buckman Road Recycling & Transfer Station (BuRRT) and the Caja del Rio Landfill will be closed Thursday.
Police notes The Santa Fe Police Department took the following reports: u Cesar A. Becerra, 20, of Santa Fe was arrested on suspicion of trafficking a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia at about 3:30 p.m. in the 4600 block of Airport Road. u A burglar stole tools from a pickup parked in the 6600 block of Camino Rojo between Friday and Monday. u A vehicle whose owner left it parked with a “for sale” sign on it in the 1300 block of Siler Road between 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. Monday returned to find it had been stolen. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports: u A burglar took unspecified electronic items from a house
in 1100 block of Morning Drive between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. Tuesday. u A TV and some jewelry were stolen from a house on Shasta Lane in Pojoaque between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuesday.
DWI arrests u Dirk Debruycker, 59, of Santa Fe was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI, careless driving and lack of insurance at about 5 p.m. Tuesday. Deputies identified Debruycker as the driver of a car involved in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Avan Nu Po Road. u Michael Maes, 32, of Santa Fe was arrested on suspicion of aggravated DWI, having a burned-out headlight, evading or obstructing an officer
learning is an important tool, especially on the reservation, where many students have to travel long distances to take classes at the Crownpoint campus. Through the distance learning program, students will be able to work during the day and take classes at night. The Associated Press
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Wilderness: Bill would transfer federal lands to two villages Continued from Page B-1
Members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation announced Monday that the university would be receiving the funds, which are made possible through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. The goal is to counteract high unemployment and poverty on the Navajo Nation. Officials say quality distance
and reckless driving. He was arrested at about 11:42 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Airport Road and South Meadows Road.
Help lines Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families hotline: 800-473-5220 St. Elizabeth Shelter for men, women and children: 982-6611 Interfaith Community Shelter: 795-7494 Youth Emergency Shelter/ Youth Shelters: 438-0502 New Mexico suicide prevention hotline: 866-435-7166 Solace Crisis Treatment Center: 986-9111, 800-721-7273 or TTY 471-1624 Police, fire emergency: 911 Graffiti hotline: 955-CALL (2255)
BRANDON C. TRUJILLO ALBERT ROMERO Brandon C. Trujillo, 43, a resident of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo passed away on Monday November 17, 2014. He was preceded in death by his mother Mary Martha Trujillo; grandparents David and Epifania Garcia and Marie and Willie Trujillo. He was a Sheriff Deputy for Santa Fe County for almost two years and also served for the Pojoaque Pueblo and Tesuque Pueblo police departments and BIA. Brandon dedicated his life to serve and protect our communities. He would always say being a police officer was his calling. He served in the U.S. Army from 1989-1997 with Company D 52nd Engineering Battalion and was ordered to active duty in 1990-1991 in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Brandon was a loving and caring husband, father, son and friend and his great sense of humor, stories and teasing will be missed. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and spending quality time with his family and friends. Brandon is survived by his wife, Trish Trujillo; children Meghan and Jace Trujillo and father Joseph A. Trujillo of Ohkay Owingeh. Mother-in-law Antoinette Shuck, Father-in-law Richard Baldonado Sr. and Brother -in-law Richard Baldonado Jr. of Espanola. Aunts and Uncles; Frances and Dan Namingha of Santa Fe, Andy and Verna Garcia, Emilio and Lillian Trujillo, Leonard Trujillo, Mary Trujillo all of Ohkay Owingeh and Ann and Allen Zuni of Isleta Pueblo and numerous cousins and relatives. Rosary was held Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at the family residence and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, November 20, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Church in Ohkay Owingeh. Burial followed at Ohkay Owingeh Catholic Cemetery with the following that served as pallbearers, Ronnie Villarreal (Honorary Pallbearer), Leonard Martinez, Fabian Trujillo, Ivan Nelson, James Jaramillo, Macario Gutierrez, Curt Garcia, Butterfly Garcia, Bryon Archuleta, Willie Trujillo, Adam Cata and Arlo Namingha. Special helpers were Everett and Garrett Martinez. The family of Brandon C. Trujillo entrusted his funeral arrangements to DeVargas Funeral Home of the Espanola Valley. 505747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com The Family of Carlos Archuleta expresses our deepest appreciation to our relatives, neighbors and friends for your kind expressions of sympathy, prayers, phone calls, visits, cards, monetary gifts, beautiful floral arrangements, delicious food, desserts, and your attendance at the services. DeDe Garcia, Dolores Marquez and Marilyn Wright thank you for all your help. To the Espanola Ambulance Service, Espanola Hospital and UNM Hospital for the great care given to Carlos. Pedro Atencio and Olga Garcia for the heartfelt and spiritual rosary and the divine music by Melissa Porter. The Rio Arriba County Sheriff’s Dept. for escorting Carlos to his celebration mass. Father Javier Gutierrez for the glorious mass, Acolytes Jose Atencio, Jimmy Sanchez, Gene Montoya, Altar servers, Lauren Jaramillo and Chris Salazar. Steve and Andy Chavez for the inspirational music that gave great comfort to all. Readers, Melissa Ainsworth, Gloria Cala and Will Caperton y Montoya for the beautiful readings. Franchesca and Christopher Atencio, Carlos’ niece and nephew for carrying of the gifts. Pallbearers, Chris Atencio, Chuck Cala, Leroy Garcia, Ron Garcia, Tony Marquez, Arturo Montano, David Quintana, and Chris Ramoz for carrying Carlos with pride and honor. Will Caperton y Montoya for the wonderful and touching eulogy. Steve and Andy Chavez for sharing their memories of Carlos. Olga Garcia, El Paragua Restaurant, and all who assisted in the exquisite meal. Thank you Stephanie, James, Johnny and entire staff at DeVargas Funeral Home for your compassion and professionalism. Carlos was a wonderful person and through the memories he gave each of us, he will live forever in our hearts. God Bless You All! Ruben & Virginia Archuleta & family SANDRA K. ORIEL Sandra Kaplan Oriel, 84, died peacefully on November 22 at her home in Santa Fe. Sandra was born in Chicago and lived there until she moved to Santa Fe in 1991. She attended Vassar College and Northwestern University, taught in the Chicago public schools and Roosevelt University where she earned two masters degrees. She worked as a psychotherapist with individuals, families, and groups, a role she loved and stayed engaged with until her final days. Always an activist, Sandra worked for fair housing in the civil rights movement of the 1960s and in the 70s sponsored and supported families from Cambodia with whom she stayed connected for the rest of her life. She worked with homeless, the dying, and families in need in Chicago and Santa Fe and supported a wide range of social service and education organizations. Sandra was also active in progressive politics, working with many peace organizations and taking a particular interest in fairness for the Palestinians. She was involved in Buddhist teachings and practice for many years. Sandra is survived by two children, Barry and Elizabeth and two grandchildren, Marina and Daniel. A memorial gathering will be held for Sandra on Saturday, November 29 at 3pm at the Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de Los Marquez, Santa Fe.
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JOSEPH ANTHONY PADILLA (JOE FLO) 11/15/65~11/20/14
He joined the Lord after battling a long illness. He was proceeded in death by mother Gloria Perea Blea and Father Joe Padilla; Grandmother Jessica "Jessie" Montoya and Uncle "Lilo" Perea and Others. He is survived by son Joseph Padilla, Jr., brother James Padilla and sister Mona Lerouge, nephew Gabriel Martinez, niece Alicia Martinez, great nephew Evan Aragon. Goddaughters Ellena Najera and Aliyah Roybal and numerous family members and friends. Celebration of life held 11/30/14 at La Cienega Community Center from 12:00-4:00. Also a memorial dinner 5:00-7:00 and dance 7:00-11:00 held 12/06/14 at American Legion Post 1, 1601 Berry Avenue, SF, N.M.
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Albert Romero, age 68, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on November 23, 2014. He is preceded in death by his mother Juanita Romero. Albert is survived by his wife Mary Frances Romero, stepdaughter Rosalynn Cardenas (Tom) of Santa Fe, step-son Tim Maestas (Jessica) of Memphis, Tennessee, grandchildren Danielle, Benjamin, Caleb, Bethany and many other family and friends. A service will take place on Friday, November 28, 2014 at 9:00 am at Rosario Chapel in Santa Fe, NM, Interment to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 am.
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