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Stroke treatment hailed as ‘game changer’

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Special stent helps worst kind of clot

By Gina Kolata The New York Times

After three decades of failure, researchers have found a treatment that greatly improves the prognosis for people having the most severe and disabling strokes. By directly removing large blood clots blocking blood vessels in the brain, they can save brain tissue that would have otherwise died, enabling many to return to an independent life.

The study, published online Wednesday in The New England Journal of Medicine and conducted by researchers in the Netherlands, is being met with an outpouring of excitement. One reason the treatment worked, researchers suspect, is that doctors used a new type of snare to grab the clots. It is a stent, basically a small wire cage, on the end of a catheter that is inserted in the groin and threaded through an artery to the brain. When the tip of the catheter reaches the clot, the stent is opened and pushed into the clot. It snags the clot allowing the doctor to withdraw the catheter and pull out the stent with the clot attached.

“This is a game changer,” said Dr. Ralph L. Sacco, chairman of neurology at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine.

“A sea change,” said Dr. Joseph Broderick, director of the neuroscience institute at the University of Cincinnati.

About 630,000 Americans each year have strokes caused by clots blocking blood vessels in the brain. In about a third to half, the clot is in a large vessel, which has potentially devastating con-

Tensions ease, prisoners set free in historic accord

By Julie Pace and Matthew Lee The Associated Press

Joe Anthony Montoya, owner of Advantage Asphalt and Seal Coating, is taken into custody Wednesday after the jury came back with a guilty verdict on 28 corruption, bribery and fraud charges in District Court.

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Panel accepts lion’s share of prosecution’s case, convicting owner, company on dozens of charges in county scandal

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urors convicted contractor Joe Anthony Montoya of 28 corruption charges Wednesday, finding that he bribed two Santa Fe County officials to secure road projects and then committed fraud to fatten his profits.

The panel of seven men and five women also found his company, Advantage Asphalt and Seal Coating, guilty of 25 other charges in the illicit scheme.

Jurors acquitted Montoya of four

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charges and found the company not guilty of three counts. But most of the acquittals were on charges alleging smaller amounts of fraud. The jury accepted the lion’s share of the prosecution’s case, convicting on a series of charges that Montoya and his company committed bribery and fraud in excess of $20,000 in some instances and $2,500 in others.

District Judge Jim Hall announced the verdicts, polled the jurors individually and then ordered courtroom deputies to take Montoya into custody. This brought the defense lawyers to their feet, arguing that

New Mexico experience to aid López at Bureau of Reclamation

By Staci Matlock The New Mexican

Estevan López spent a dozen years managing water controversies in drought-prone New Mexico as director of the Interstate Stream Commission and the deputy state engineer.

That training was about the best anyone could get for managing the nation’s largest water wholesaler, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, said his longtime colleague, former state engineer John D’Antonio. The U.S. Senate confirmed López on Wednesday as the federal agency’s new commissioner.

D’Antonio worked closely with López, his deputy for nine years. “New Mexico is a sort of

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microcosm of the issues he will deal with at the federal level,” D’Antonio said by phone from his Albuquerque office at the Army Corps of Estevan Engineers.

López In New Mexico, López dealt with tribal water rights, traditional acequias, interstate stream compacts, rivers that crossed state boundaries and battles over who had first dibs on the water.

He’ll deal with all those issues on a larger scale as head of the Bureau of Reclamation.

Montoya should remain free on bond at least until his sentencing.

Montoya, 53, looked outwardly composed as sheriff’s deputies snapped on handcuffs and took him to jail. He glanced at downcast relatives who were in court to hear the verdicts.

One cried as deputies led Montoya out a back door. Nobody in the family would comment.

Hall said the $10,000 bond that Montoya had posted during the long-running criminal investigation

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WASHINGTON — After a halfcentury of Cold War acrimony, the United States and Cuba moved on Wednesday to restore diplomatic relations — a historic shift that could revitalize the flow of money and people across the narrow waters that separate the two nations.

President Barack Obama’s dramatic announcement in Washington — seconded by Cuban President Raul Castro in Havana — was accompanied by a quiet exchange of imprisoned spies and the celebratory release of American Alan Gross, a government contract worker who had been held in Cuba for five years.

The shift in U.S.-Cuba policy was the culmination of 18 months of secret talks between the longtime foes that included a series of meetings in Canada and the personal involvement of Pope Francis at the

ALBANY, N.Y. — Handing environmentalists a breakthrough victory, New York plans to prohibit fracking for natural gas because of what regulators say are its unexplored health risks and dubious economic benefits.

New York, which overlies part of the gas-rich Marcellus Shale formation that has led to a drilling boom in Pennsylvania and other nearby states, has banned shale gas development since 2008, when the state began an environmental review of the drilling technique also known as hydraulic fracturing.

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WASHINGTON — If you find a drone under the Christmas tree next week, it may also come with a list of U.S. government guidelines for safe flying and even software to keep the device away from airports.

Sales of the small, unmanned aircraft are soaring this holiday season, prompting fears that first-time users could accidentally crash them into people, buildings or even aircraft.

Retailers, including Amazon.com Inc., are taking steps to educate buyers of the high-tech toys.

“I do not want to be flying in my airplane and be run into by one of these things,” said Cliff Whitney, a private pilot and owner of Atlanta Hobby in Cumming, Ga., one of the largest independent suppliers of civilian drones in the United States.

Atlanta Hobby has seen business jump to about $20 million in annual sales, a 10-fold increase from five years ago that prompted Whitney to start a drone-training school.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported drone safety cases for the first time last month, showing incidents had grown to more than 40 per month.

“It’s out of control,” said Patrick Egan, an editor at the website sUASNEWS.com who has mostly been on the other side, pushing the FAA to expand permission for drone flights while crafting clearer rules.

While the FAA permits hobbyists to fly drones for fun, the equipment being sold goes far beyond the agency’s parameters.

Three of the largest drone makers, closely held SZ DJI Technology Co., France’s Parrot SA and Berkeley, Calif.- based 3D Robotics Inc., said sales are strong as new models arrive for the holiday-buying season.

Amazon is selling more than 10,000 drones a month, according to two industry officials who asked not to be identified.

Amazon’s Drone Store includes instructions on how to “Fly Responsibly,” including a link to a hobby group’s safety guide.

Still, in some cases flight limits can be overridden and they don’t always match up with the FAA’s restrictions.

For example, the FAA says drones shouldn’t be flown within five miles of an airport without permission from agency controllers.

Enthusiasm over the new devices has shown up in the halls of Congress, even with growing controversy over safety and privacy posed by the devices.

“I’ve got a quad-copter on my Christmas list as I suspect quite a few people do,” Representative Blake Farenthold, a Texas Republican, said at a Dec. 10 congressional hearing.

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With the Classic, BlackBerry is courting its core customer, the business user. The physical keyboard is something traditional BlackBerry users prefer because they find it easier than touch screens to type with. The company is also emphasizing battery life and security.

In brief Man convicted in student’s death MISSOULA, Mont. — A Montana man who shot and killed a German exchange student caught trespassing in his garage was convicted of deliberate homicide Wednesday in a case that attracted attention as a test of “stand your ground” laws that govern the use of deadly force to defend life and property.

Markus Kaarma, 30, of Missoula, shot 17-year-old high school student Diren Dede in the early hours of April 27 after being alerted to an intruder by motion sensors. Witnesses testified Kaarma fired four shotgun blasts at Dede, who was unarmed.

Kaarma faces a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison when he is sentenced Feb. 11. His lawyers plan to appeal.

NYC pushes for Garner settlement NEW YORK — The city said Wednesday that it is trying to negotiate a settlement with Eric Garner’s family as scores of defense attorneys protested the criminal justice system’s handling of police killings of unarmed black men by participating in marches and dieins.

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U.S. military deaths in Afghanistan As of Wednesday, at least 2,213 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count. u Two soldiers died Dec. 12 in Parwan Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when the enemy attacked their vehicle with an improvised explosive device; killed were: Sgt. 1st Class Ramon S. Morris, 37, of New York City; and Spc. Wyatt J. Martin, 22, of Mesa, Ariz.; they were assigned to 2nd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. u Staff Sgt. Matthew R. Ammerman, 29, of Noblesville, Ind., died Dec. 3 in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from small arms fire while conducting a clearing operation; assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. u Capt. William H. DuBois, 30, of New Castle, Colo., died Dec. 1 when his F-16 aircraft crashed near

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Guatemala arrests U.S. fugitive GUATEMALA CITY — Guatemalan authorities have arrested an American accused of human trafficking and participating in illegal adoptions. Prosecutors say Nancy Susan Bailey was apprehended in El Salvador and turned over to Guatemalan authorities via Interpol at the border between the two Central American countries.

The arrest warrant for Bailey was issued in 2008 and charged her with taking children and putting them up for illegal adoption for fees as high as $40,000, according to a statement released by prosecutors. She was arrested Tuesday.

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NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market had its best day in more than a year after the Federal Reserve said it would to remain “patient” in its approach to raising interest rates.

Stocks rose from the open on Wednesday, led by energy companies, as oil prices showed signs of stabilizing from a big slump. The market’s gains were extended after Fed policymakers released a statement following the end of a two-day meeting.

A near six-year bull run for the U.S. stock market has been helped by the Fed’s huge stimulus, which has pushed down borrowing costs At the start of the month investors worried that signs of a strengthening economy would lead policymakers to bring forward the start of rate increases. But on Wednesday, the central bank said it foresaw no rate hike in the first three months of 2015.

“The Fed is going to be our friend for a very long time,” said Burt White, chief investment officer for LPL Financial. “Growth continues to be good and corporate America is healthy. If you mix all that together it translates to rising stock prices.”

Stock investors have had a wild ride in the final quarter of the year. The market plunged at the start of October on concerns that global growth was slowing. Then it rebounded and surged to record levels at the start of December, before falling sharply last week as the price of oil collapsed, dragging down energy stocks.

Despite the heightened volatility, long-term investors should stick to their long-term goals, rather than jump in and out of stocks and sectors, said Jeff Lancaster, a principal of San Francisco-based Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough.

The price of U.S. oil rose Wednesday after the U.S. Energy Department reported a decline in inventories, a reversal of an earlier report of increased inventories from an industry group.

Stocks that were linked to Cuba surged after President Barack Obama announced the re-establishment of diplomatic relations with the country on Wednesday.

In U.S. government bond trading, prices fell. The yield on the 10-year benchmark Treasury note, which rises when prices fall, climbed to 2.14 percent from 2.08 percent a day earlier.

In other energy futures trading on the NYMEX: u Wholesale gasoline rose 2.5 cents to close at $1.566 a gallon. u Heating oil rose 4.9 cents to close at $2.009 a gallon. u Natural gas rose 8.3 cents to close at $3.702 per 1,000 cubic feet.

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Corrections A story on Page A-1 of the Dec. 3, 2014, edition about national teacher pay scales reported that the Albuquerque school district ranked 110th in the national report on teacher pay. The National Council on Teacher Quality later corrected its report to show that the Albuquerque district actually ranked 116th. The story listed the starting and average ending salary of an Albuquerque teacher at $32,081 and $59,275, which was later corrected to $32,237 and $59,561.

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U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz announces indictments of 14 former owners and employees from the New England Compounding Center Wednesday. STEVEN SENNE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Authorities charge 14 people in deadly meningitis outbreak charged with such crimes as fraud and interstate sale of adulterated drugs.

Ortiz said NECC was “filthy” BOSTON — Mold and and failed to comply with even bacteria were in the air and basic health standards, and on workers’ gloved fingertips. employees knew it.

Pharmacists used expired ingredients, didn’t properly “Production and profit were sterilize them and failed to test prioritized over safety,” she said. drugs for purity before sendMore than 750 people in 20 ing them to hospitals and pain states fell ill — about half of clinics. Employees falsified them with a rare fungal form logs to make it look as if the so- of meningitis, the rest with called clean rooms had been joint or spinal infections — disinfected. after getting steroid injections, Federal prosecutors leveled mostly for back pain. Sixtythose allegations in bringing four died. charges Wednesday against 14 In reaction, Congress last former owners or employees year increased federal oversight of a Massachusetts pharmacy of so-called compounding in connection with a nationpharmacies like NECC, which wide meningitis outbreak that custom-mix medications in killed 64 people. bulk and supply them directly U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz to hospitals and doctors. called it the biggest criminal Cadden’s lawyer, Bruce Sincase ever brought in the U.S. gal, complained that prosecuover contaminated medicine. tors are trying to turn a “tragic The 2012 outbreak was accident” into a federal crime. traced to tainted drug injec“Not every accident, and not tions manufactured by the every tragedy, are caused by now-closed New England criminal conduct,” Singal state Compounding Pharmacy of in a statement.

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Chin’s lawyer, Stephen WeyBarry Cadden, a co-founder mouth, said he was stunned of the business, and Glenn Adam Chin, a supervisory phar- that prosecutors charged his client with second-degree murder macist, were slapped with the under the racketeering law. most serious charges, accused “He feels hugely remorsein the racketeering indictment ful for everything that’s hapof causing the deaths of pened — for the injuries and 25 patients in seven states by acting with “wanton and willful the deaths — but he never disregard” of the risks. intended to cause harm to anybody,” Weymouth said.

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KABUL — As the death toll rose to 148 from Tuesday’s massacre at a military-funded high school, the crisis sent Pakistani leaders rushing to Kabul on Wednesday to make a rare request for Afghanistan’s help in fighting Islamist terrorism on both sides of their volatile border.

After years of mistrust and enmity, it was a moment of truth for the neighboring Muslim countries, both facing new bouts of terrorism that threaten to reinforce their mutual suspicions and ignite more violence as Western forces finalize their withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Yet the moment also offered an opportunity to replace finger-pointing with something closer to common cause.

In Pakistan, officials hinted that the Taliban militants who attacked the school in the northwestern city of Peshawar had been based in the Afghan tribal belt. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, on a visit to Peshawar, vowed to pursue militants beyond Pakistan’s borders and said his government “will not rest until every terrorist is killed.”

The prime minister, facing public pressure to take tough measures after the school attack, also approved a committee’s decision to lift Pakistan’s 2008 moratorium on the death penalty, officials said.

Pakistan has about 9,000 prisoners on death row, including about 900 convicted on terrorrelated charges.

Ashraf Ghani, the recently inaugurated Afghan president, appeared to agree that action could be taken on Afghan soil

against suspects from the Pakistani Taliban.

He seemed unlikely, however, to allow Pakistani forces to pursue them there, given the history of bilateral tensions and clashes along the porous border.

The hastily arranged meeting in Ghani’s palace included Gen. Raheel Sharif, Pakistan’s army chief, and Gen. John Campbell, commander of the U.S.-led coalition forces here.

Afterward, Ghani issued a statement saying, “Now is the time for Afghanistan and Pakistan to act honestly and effectively with each other to fight against terrorism.”

Calling the assault on the Pakistani school an attack on “Afghans and Muslims everywhere,” Ghani declared that the perpetrators were “the same ones who attacked our children” in a suicide bombing last month at a volleyball match in Afghanistan’s Paktika province that killed more than 45 people.

Gen. Sharif expressed optimism that both Ghani and the coalition will help target Pakistani Taliban leaders who take refuge across the border.

A military statement said that the general and his aides had shared “vital elements of intelligence” with the Afghan leader about the Peshawar attack and that Ghani had promised to prevent Afghan soil from being used for terrorist activities.

Some analysts and social media users in Afghanistan expressed deep suspicion about Pakistan’s motives and warned Ghani not to trust its leaders.

Many Afghans — including former president Hamid Karzai — are convinced that Pakistan’s intelligence service has been behind many terrorist attacks in Afghanistan in recent years, including a dozen in the capital

over the past month.

It is also widely believed among Afghans that Pakistan and its security establishment seek to dominate their poorer and weaker nation and to use it as a source of strategic depth in countering the regional influence of Pakistan’s arch rival, India.

Atiqullah Amarkhail, a retired Afghan army general in Kabul, dismissed Gen. Sharif’s visit as an attempt to distract attention from Pakistan’s failure to prevent the school attack. He called it a “maneuver” to pressure Ghani’s government and “pretend those responsible for the deadly attack in Peshawar are based in Afghanistan.”

In Pakistan, prayer vigils were held across a nation in shock and mourning after the unprecedented attack, in which seven Taliban gunmen and suicide bombers stormed the school, then systematically gunned

down scores of teachers and students before being killed by army commandos after a lengthy battle. There were signs that the attack had temporarily united Pakistan’s political opposition behind Nawaz Sharif and the military.

On Wednesday night, politician Imran Khan announced that his Movement for Justice party was ending its four-month protest campaign against the Sharif government.

Army spokesman, Maj Gen. Asim Bajwa, hinted officials know where the attack was orchestrated.

He did not specifically blame militants living in Afghanistan, but he refused to rule out a cross-border military operation to try to capture or kill more Pakistani Taliban leaders.

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THE NEW MEXICAN Thursday, December 18, 2014

Fracking: Industry supporters outraged Continued from Page A-1 but etched in stone.

“Never before has a state with proven gas reserves banned fracking,” said Deborah Goldberg, an attorney with Earthjustice, adding that the decision “will give courage to elected leaders throughout the country and world: Fracking is too dangerous and must not continue.”

Industry and its supporters expressed outrage at the decision.

“We are very disappointed that it appears the governor is unwilling to be a leader and is going to pass the buck at the expense of New Yorkers,” said Jack Gerard, president of the American Petroleum Institute.

“This technology has been used for over 65 years in the United States. It’s been demonstrated repeatedly after drilling millions of wells that we’re able to do it while protecting the environment and protecting the people.”

Environmental Commissioner Joe Martens said Wednesday that he is recommending a ban, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, responded that he would defer to Martens and Acting Health Commissioner Howard Zucker on the decision.

The Department of Environmental Conservation will put out a final environmental impact statement early next year, Martens said, and after that he will issue an order prohibiting fracking.

About 30 anti-fracking activists cheered the decision at a rally outside Cuomo’s New York City office, chanting “Thank you, Governor Cuomo, for saving our air!” and “New York banned fracking — and next, United States!”

Zucker and Martens on Wednesday summarized environmental and health reviews that concluded fracking carries risks that haven’t been studied enough.

The drilling boom in the Marcellus Shale, which also runs under Ohio and West Virginia, was made possible by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, which releases gas from rock by injecting wells with chemically treated water at high pressure.

The technique has generated tens of billions of dollars in industry profits and landowner royalties, and has reduced energy bills and fuel imports.

But it has also brought concerns and sparked protests over air and water pollution, earthquakes, property devaluation and truck traffic.

Zucker said he had identified “significant public health risks” and “red flag” health issues that require long-term studies before fracking can be called safe. He likened fracking to secondhand smoke, which wasn’t fully understood as a health risk until many years of scientific study were done.

Martens noted the low price of natural gas, the high local cost of industry oversight, and the large areas that would be off limits to shale gas development

because of setback requirements, water supply protections and local prohibitions. Those factors, he said, combine to make fracking less economically beneficial than anticipated.

Even if drilling were allowed in New York, it probably wouldn’t take off any time soon because of the uncertainty around regulations and legal challenges and the huge number of promising drilling locations that remain in Pennsylvania, David Spigelmyer, president of the industry group Marcellus Shale Coalition, said last week.

The Marcellus Shale is enticing to energy companies because of its proximity to the major demand centers of New York City and New England, which is paying more for gas because of delivery constraints. But the regulatory uncertainty remains too high to commit to drilling in New York, Spigelmyer said.

In states where fracking is not yet allowed or is happening but is subject to criticism, New York’s move excited some anti-drilling activists.

“The more fracking expands, the more opposition grows,” said Sharon Wilson, of the group Earthworks, who has organized anti-fracking activists in Texas, California and Colorado. “Industry is its own worst enemy because they continue to deny the impacts.”

Fracking supporters decried the New York move. Karen Moreau, executive director of New York’s branch of the American Petroleum Institute, said the Cuomo administration is denying landowners the right to develop their mineral resources.

“The secretary of energy, the U.S. EPA administrator and President Obama recognize the benefits of fracking, and yet the Cuomo administration simply did not want to anger their activist base,” Moreau said.

Dan Fitzsimmons, president of the Joint Landowners Coalition, which represents leaseholders, accused Cuomo of appeasing “environmental extremists” for political gain.

“Is our health department ignoring impacts of other energy options and suggesting that we continue with our reliance on coal and nuclear energy?” Fitzsimmons said.

“Did our health department consider the health effects of poverty and unemployment?”

Cuomo said he is expecting lawsuits will be filed “every which way from Sunday.”

In California, energy companies have been using a type of fracking to extract oil for many years and are pushing to expand such drilling. Environmental groups hope the New York decision will influence Gov. Jerry Brown, who has largely supported fracking. A scientific study is due soon.

Californians will ask now, “If it’s not safe for New Yorkers, why should we think it’s safe for us?” said Charles Margulis, with the California branch of the national Center for Environmental Health, a nonprofit organization.

Stroke: It’s been a long road to success of the Duke Stroke Center, is “a significant and meaningful sequences. People with smaller improvement in what people clots are helped by the lifesavare able to do.” ing drug tPA, which dissolves It has been a long road to this them. But for those with big success, explained Dr. Walter clots, tPA often does not help.

J. Koroshetz, acting director of Until now, no other treatments the National Institute of Neuhad been shown to work. rological Disorders and Stroke.

The new study involved 500 It began in the 1980s when stroke patients. Ninety percent researchers began testing intragot tPA. Half were randomly venous tPA. In 1995, when the assigned to get a second treatfirst large study was published ment, as well. A doctor would demonstrating tPA’s effectivetry to directly remove the clot ness, stroke experts were jubifrom the patient’s brain. The lant. They were left, though, study did not specify how the with the problem of helping removal would happen. There people with large clots. are several methods, but the Now neurologists are vast majority were treated with increasingly confident that, the new stent. at last, they have something One in five patients who had in addition to tPA to offer tPA alone recovered enough to patients. return to living independently.

“I think this is the real thing,” Koroshetz said.

But 1 in 3 who also had their clot removed directly were The data will be presented able to take care of themselves in February at the International after their stroke. And that, said Stroke Conference in Nashville, Dr. Larry B. Goldstein, director Tenn.

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Move opens new front in political wars

By Karen Tumulty and Anne Gearan The Washington Post

President Barack Obama’s surprising move toward normalizing relations with Cuba amounts to a big bet that the nation — and, particularly, the crucial swing state of Florida — has turned a political corner from the Cold War era.

Obama’s decision aligns with a growing sentiment that current Cuba policy has become counterproductive.

Among those making that argument has been former secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton, who is presumed to be the front-runner for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination.

But the new stance immediately came under challenge.

Many leading Republicans — and one Democratic senator — denounced the president as feckless, overreaching and naive in his negotiations with the government of President

Raul Castro, the brother of longtime Cuban leader Fidel Castro.

“This entire policy shift Marco Rubio announced today is based on an illusion, on a lie, the lie and the illusion that more commerce and access to money and goods will translate to political freedom for the Cuban people,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, Republican of Florida, who is considering a presidential bid and whose parents emigrated from Cuba in the 1950s. “All this is going to do is give the Castro regime, which controls every aspect of Cuban life, the opportunity to manipulate these changes to perpetuate itself in power.”

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush — considered the GOP’s 2016 front-runner after

announcing an exploratory bid Tuesday — had called for strengthening the embargo against Cuba.

On his Facebook page Wednesday, Bush wrote that the administration’s decision to restore diplomatic ties with Cuba is “the latest foreign policy misstep by this President, and another dramatic overreach of his executive authority. It undermines America’s credibility and undermines the quest for a free and democratic Cuba.”

Among other possible Republican 2016 presidential candidates, Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin criticized Obama on Cuba, while Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and several others were quiet.

The bulk of the GOP comments suggested that, for now at least, the conservative base remains firmly committed to keeping Cuban relations in the

deep-freeze where they have been for half a century. That position, however, is increasingly at odds with the view of the electorate at large.

More than a decade ago, polls began showing a tilt in public sentiment toward normalizing ties with the island 90 miles from the tip of Key West, Florida. In 2009, a Washington Post-ABC News survey found that two-thirds of Americans supported restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba, while only 27 percent opposed doing so.

The old ideological and economic battle lines have also been fading on the ground.

Even as a trade embargo has remained in place, nearly 600,000 U.S. travelers went to Cuba last year — the majority of them Cuban Americans. Business interests have pushed for more openness, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce pledged its support for Obama’s decision.

Era: In Cuba, a sense of euphoria spreads Continued from Page A-1 Vatican. It also marked an extraordinary undertaking by Obama without Congress’ authorization as he charts the waning years of his presidency.

“These 50 years have shown that isolation has not worked,” Obama declared at the White House. “It’s time for a new approach.”

Obama spoke as Castro was addressing his nation in Havana, where church bells rang and school teachers paused lessons to mark the news. Castro said that while the U.S. and Cuba remain at odds on many matters, “we should learn the art of living together in a civilized manner in spite of our differences.”

Obama’s plans for remaking U.S. relations with Cuba are sweeping: He aims to expand economic ties, open an embassy in Havana, send high-ranking U.S. officials including Secretary of State John Kerry to visit and review Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The U.S. also is easing restrictions on travel to Cuba, including for family visits, official government business and educational activities.

But tourist travel remains banned.

Obama and Castro spoke by telephone Tuesday for nearly an hour, the first presidential-level call between their nations’ leaders since the 1959 Cuban revolution and the approval of a U.S. economic embargo on the communist island that sits just 90 miles off coast of Florida. The two men are also expected to meet at a regional summit in Panama next spring.

Obama did not rule out traveling to Cuba before his presidency ends, telling ABC News: “I don’t have any current plans to visit Cuba, but let’s see how things evolve.”

Despite Obama’s declaration, the Cuba embargo was passed by Congress, and only lawmakers can revoke it. That appears unlikely to happen soon given the largely negative response to Obama’s actions from Republicans who will take full control of Capitol Hill in January.

“Relations with the Castro regime should not be revisited, let alone normalized, until the Cuban people enjoy freedom — and not one second sooner,” said House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio.

“There is no ‘new course’ here, only another in a long line of mindless concessions to a dictatorship that brutalizes its people and schemes with our enemies.”

The response from around the world was far more welcoming, particularly in Latin America, where the U.S. policy toward Cuba has been despised.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called Obama’s action “a gesture that was courageous and historically necessary.”

Even Hillary Rodham Clinton, who advocated for Gross’ release as Obama’s former secretary of state, weighed in, arguing that U.S. policy in Cuba, while well-intentioned, had only strengthened Castro. “The best way to bring change to

Alan Gross, facing camera, is hugged Wednesday by Tim Rieser, an aide to Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., upon his arrival from Cuba. Gross’ wife, Judy, is at left. JILL ZUCKMAN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cuba is to expose its people to the values, information and material comforts of the outside world,” she said in a statement.

In Cuba, a sense of euphoria spread through Havana as people gathered around televisions to watch the Obama and Castro announcements.

“For the Cuban people, I think this is like a shot of oxygen, a wish come true, because with this, we have overcome our differences,” said Carlos Gonzalez, a 32-year-old information technology specialist.

Half a century ago, the U.S. recognized Fidel Castro’s new government soon after his rebels took power from dictator Fulgencio Batista. But before long things began to sour as Cuba deepened its relationship with the Soviet Union. In 1961 the U.S. broke diplomatic relations, and then came the failed U.S.-sponsored Bay of Pigs invasion meant to topple Castro. A year later a U.S. blockade forced removal of Soviet nuclear missiles from Cuba in a standoff that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war.

Since then, the number of Americans who see Cuba as a serious threat has declined. A 1983 CNN/Time poll found 29 percent considered Cuba a very serious threat. That dipped to 13 percent in 1994 and 12 percent in 1997.

Under the changes announced Wednesday, licensed American travelers to Cuba will be able to return to the U.S. with $400 in Cuban goods, including tobacco and alcohol products worth less than $100 combined. This means the longstanding ban on importing Cuban cigars is over, although there are still limits.

The financial impact on Cuba is unclear, though some American businesses welcomed the prospect of expanding into a new market. Tom Donohue, president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said his organization stands “ready to assist as the Cuban people work to

unleash the power of free enterprise to improve their lives.”

While Obama has long spoken of his desire to open ties with Cuba, the 2009 imprisonment of Gross, an American government subcontractor, became a major obstacle. Gross was detained while working to set up Internet access for the U.S. Agency for International Development, which does work promoting democracy in the communist country.

Cuba considers USAID’s programs illegal attempts by the U.S. to undermine its government, and Gross was tried and sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Last spring, Obama secretly authorized two of his advisers to hold exploratory conversations with Cuba about securing Gross’ release. Over a series of nine clandestine meetings in Canada and the Vatican, the talks expanded to include broader discussions of normalizing relations.

Pope Francis raised the issue with Obama when the U.S. president visited the Vatican in March. And in early summer, the pontiff sent separate letters to Obama and Castro urging them to end their decades-long freeze.

The details of the prisoner releases and policy changes were largely finalized during a meeting at the Vatican last fall.

Wednesday morning, Gross boarded a U.S. government plane and flew out of Cuba, accompanied by his wife and three U.S. lawmakers. Waiting for him on board were big bowls of popcorn and a corned beef sandwich on rye.

“This is game changing,” Gross declared in brief, emotional remarks later in Washington.

He flashed a broad grin with missing teeth — lost during his imprisonment — after taking an admiring glance at the American flags posted behind him and taking note that his release came on the first day of Hanukkah.

Pope shows willingness to use Holy See for diplomacy

By Nicole Winfield The Associated Press

VATICAN CITY — The crucial role played by Pope Francis in bringing Cuba and the United States together signals that history’s first Latin American pope has no qualms about putting the Holy See on the front lines of diplomacy, especially for a cause it has long championed.

The Vatican said Wednesday that Francis wrote to President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro in recent months and invited them to resolve their differences over humanitarian issues, including prisoners.

In addition, the Vatican hosted U.S. and Cuban del-

egations in October “and provided its good offices to facilitate a constructive dialogue on delicate matPope Francis ters, resulting in solutions acceptable to both parties,” the Vatican said.

In his announcement, Obama referred twice to Francis and thanked him for his involvement, saying his “moral example shows us the importance of pursuing the world as it should be, rather than simply settling for the world as it is.”

Indeed, Francis has shown he is willing to use his popularity and moral authority

to do the unthinkable for a good cause. This past June he invited the Israeli and Palestinian presidents for a day of peace prayers at the Vatican, and before that agreed to requests to help facilitate talks between the Venezuelan government and opponents.

Such Holy See interventionism harks back to the papacy of St. John Paul II, who is credited with having helped bring down communism in his native Poland by encouraging the Solidarity movement.

John Paul in 1978 also sent an envoy to help Francis’ native Argentina and Chile reach a compromise on a territorial dispute. The two countries had been on the brink of war over the Beagle Channel

and its islands.

The Vatican under Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI kept a low diplomatic profile, but during his 2012 visit to Cuba, Benedict voiced the Vatican’s long-standing position that it believed the U.S. embargo was unjust and only hurt the most vulnerable on the island.

“Cuba and the world need change, but this will occur only if each one is in a position to seek the truth and chooses the way of love, sowing reconciliation and fraternity,” Benedict said. The remark built upon the famed call of John Paul who said in his groundbreaking 1998 visit that Cuba should “open itself up to the world, and may the world open itself up to Cuba.”

Thursday, December 18, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN

Guilty: Judge sets bond at $250,000 cash

Bureau: Worked for Santa Fe County

Lujan together at job sites.

The county’s finance director and eight-day trial was no lontestified that lax fiscal controls ger sufficient. enabled the corruption to flourDefense lawyers responded ish. Payments to Montoya’s by asking for bond of perhaps company, often for hundreds $50,000, saying Montoya poses of thousands of dollars, were no risk to the community and made without any county offiwould not run if he remained cial signing for them. free until sentencing.

Those sloppy practices But Deputy District Attorhave been corrected, as new ney Tim Williams argued that accountability standards have Montoya is now a risk to flee been installed, the finance New Mexico, given all his condirector said. victions and the possibility of a Hall said he would not senprison term. tence Montoya until he receives Hall accepted the prosecuJoe Anthony Montoya, owner of Advantage Asphalt and Seal a written report on Montoya’s tion’s suggestion for substanCoating, speaks with his lawyer Sam Bregman, before being background. tially higher bond, setting it at taken into custody after the jury came back with a guilty Garcia, setting the stage for $250,000 in cash or $300,000 in verdict Wednesday. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN what’s ahead, told the judge property. that Montoya has no prior Monnica Garcia, the attorney is sentenced. criminal record and is eligible from Montoya in return for for Advantage Asphalt, said for a sentence of probation.

Bregman and Garcia rested handing roadway projects to she was surprised the jury con- their defense without calling Prosecutors are sure to argue the contractor. victed on most charges. for harsher punishment. any witnesses. Both said they Lujan has pleaded guilty to “I don’t think the state met They also are likely to seek had no regrets about that deci- bribery and conspiracy to comtheir burden,” she said. sion, as they considered the mit fraud, but has not yet been restitution from Montoya Montoya’s lawyer, Sam Breg- prosecution’s case one of consentenced. After being indicted and his company for financial man, said the guilty verdicts jecture, not proof. and forced to work odd jobs losses the county government were wrong and he had ample Jurors, who deliberated about because nobody would hire incurred because of the bribery basis to appeal. Bregman said 10 hours across two days, obvihim, Lujan testified, Montoya and fraud. the judge’s refusal to move such ously disagreed. None looked at came to his home and urged Montoya’s wife, Marlene, coa high-profile trial out of Santa Montoya as they filed into the him to stay silent about their owner of Advantage Asphalt, Fe was only the most obvious courtroom with their verdicts. scam until the furor died. also was charged in the case. grounds to challenge the conPerhaps the most compelJames Martinez, formerly She pleaded guilty this month to victions. ling testimony the jurors heard Santa Fe County’s road maintwo counts of bribery and one “I’m extremely disapcame from James Lujan, former tenance manager, said he took charge of conspiracy to commit pointed,” Bregman said. “I public works director for Santa two free trips to Las Vegas, Nev., fraud instead of standing trial. respect the jury, but I don’t Fe County. as bribes. He said he had little agree with the verdict.”

Lujan said he took about contact with Montoya. But Mar- Contact Milan Simonich at $26,000 in cash bribes and tinez told jurors several times Prosecutors declined 986-3080 or msimonich@ three trips to Las Vegas, Nev., that he often saw Montoya and sfnewmexican.com. to say anything until Montoya

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by the Senate as Jewell’s deputy secretary for the Department D’Antonio said López is right of the Interior. Connor said in a for the job. “He’s very calm, phone interview from his office very analytical and extremely that he’s “incredibly excited” smart,” D’Antonio said. “He has to work with López, whose job the perfect temperament to deal will be increasingly tough if with highly volatile situations. drought continues in the West.

He will cut through a lot of California’s three-year drought the emotion that is inherent in is the worst in 1,200 years, Western water issues.” according to a recent peerAs commissioner, López will reviewed study in the journal oversee a 112-year-old agency Geophysical Research Letters. The responsible for dams, hydroelec- Bureau of Reclamation is focused tric power plants, reservoirs and on easing the water scarcity to canals the agency built in farmers and cities it supplies 17 states to foster development. through its day-to-day operations He will oversee a $1 billion budof reservoirs, Connor said. get and more than 5,000 employWater woes also are felt on ees. the Colorado River and its More than 31 million people dwindling reservoirs, including and businesses in the West rely Lake Mead. The river supplies on water provided by 476 dams water to Arizona, California, and 337 reservoirs maintained by Nevada and Mexico. “The the Bureau of Reclamation. The river is in the midst of 15-year agency also takes care of drought,” Connor said. “The 53 hydropower plants that gener- reservoirs are less than half full, ate 40 billion kilowatt-hours of and the predictions are that the electricity. situation won’t get better for López, a Peñasco native, long-term water supply.” directed the Interstate Stream López is familiar with all Commission under the adminthose issues, Connor said. istrations of both Gov. Susana López left his post as direcMartinez and former Gov. Bill tor of the Interstate Stream Richardson.

Commission at the tail end of López worked as the Santa Fe a controversial water issue in County manager and director of New Mexico, as the commission the county’s land use and utilities prepared to vote on a diversion departments before becoming project for the Gila River. The the Interstate Stream Commiscommission approved the projsion director in 2003. He earned ect recently under terms of the undergraduate degrees in chem- Arizona Water Settlements Act, istry and petroleum engineering making the state eligible for milfrom the New Mexico Institute lions of dollars in federal funds. of Mining and Technology.

Many river advocates had lobPresident Barack Obama bied hard against the diversion nominated López to head project, saying it would prothe Bureau of Reclamation in vide little water at a high cost.

March.

Farmers in southwestern New Interior Secretary Sally Jewell Mexico along the Gila lobbied said López was the right choice for the diversion project. to guide the bureau through a Along with López and Conperiod of increased water and nor, other New Mexicans conpower demands in the West firmed to federal posts this year that are coupled with drought, by the U.S. Senate include: Gloclimate change, endangered ria Valencia-Weber as a member species concerns and decreasof the board of directors of the ing water supplies.

Legal Services Corporation; “I am pleased the Senate has Norman C. Bay as member of voted to confirm Estevan López the Federal Energy Regulatory to this important leadership Commission; Damon Paul Marpost at the Interior Departtinez as the U.S. attorney for the ment,” Jewell said in a statement District of New Mexico; France issued Wednesday morning.

A. Cordova as director of the “Estevan is uniquely qualified National Science Foundation; to lead the Bureau of Reclamaand Camilla Feibelman, Sierra tion.”

Club Rio Grande Chapter direcLópez will be filling the com- tor, as a trustee of the Morris K. missioner position held until and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.

March by Mike Connor, another New Mexican. Connor, who Contact Staci Matlock at was the bureau’s commissioner 986-3055 or smatlock@ for five years, was confirmed sfnewmexican.com.

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SFCC incumbents face no challenge; 3 seek open seat Student, employee join Governing Board race

By Robert Nott The New Mexican

Two incumbents and three newcomers have thrown their hats into the ring for three open seats on the Santa Fe Community College Governing Board.

Linda Siegle, board chairwoman, is running again for her Position 1 seat.

Pablo Sedillo, who was chosen by the

Governing Board to step into the Position 2 seat vacated by Andrea Bermúdez after she resigned in early 2014, is running to keep his seat.

Neither will be opposed in the February election. Their current six-year terms expire March 31, 2015.

But three candidates are vying for the Position 4 seat currently held

by Chris Abeyta, who announced Wednesday that he is not seeking reelection.

Candidates seeking the at-large Position 4 seat are Jeff Ethan Green, an environmentalist who unsuccess-

POSITION 1 Linda Siegle

POSITION 2 Pablo Sedillo

POSITION 4 Jeff Green

fully ran for a City Council seat earlier this year; Jack Sullivan, an engineer and former county commissioner, and Xubi Wilson, who works as the

POSITION 4 Jack Sullivan

college’s Renewable Energy Program coordinator. All Governing Board seats are at-large positions. Eligible voters in the community college elec-

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Police say the fired Christus St. Vincent worker was passed out with a needle in his arm.

Police test patient of nurse who faces drug charges

Contact Uriel J. Garcia at 986-3062 or ugarcia@sfnewmexican.com.

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GOP renews push to end license law

By Russell Contreras The Associated Press

The New Mexican

Motorists make their way south on snow-covered Old Santa Fe Trail during a snowstorm that hit the area Wednesday. CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN

Slopes get fresh coating of powder as another storm heads to N.M.

By Staci Matlock The New Mexican

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now fell steadily in Santa Fe most of Wednesday as a storm rolled across the western half of the state, though little of it piled up in the Rio Grande Valley and no major road closures were reported through the early evening.

“It wasn’t very impressive,” National Weather Service meteorologist Jason Frazier said of the snow in Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Municipal Airport reported only 0.17 inches of snow.

The day’s high temperature was about 10 degrees below normal, Frazier said. “The high at the airport was 34 degrees, and it struggled to go anywhere,” he said.

Nighttime cloud cover from the storm was keeping the lows about 4 degrees above normal, he said.

Snow and icy conditions caused more than a dozen accidents in the city and county, but no injuries were reported, police said. City police reported seven minor accidents by 4 p.m. Wednesday. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dozen weather-related accidents, most in the northern part of the county.

State police on Wednesday evening reported no weather-related accidents or major incidents in District 1, which covers Santa Fe. “I only get calls about significant events, like a fatality,” said Sgt. Chad Pierce, a spokesman for state police District 1.

State Department of Transportation crews were spreading salt and removing snow from highways throughout the day.

ALBUQUERQUE — Two New Mexico lawmakers have launched a new effort to repeal a state law that allows immigrants suspected of being in the country illegally to obtain driver’s licenses.

Rep. Paul Pacheco, R-Albuquerque, and Rep.elect Andy Nuñez, R-Hatch, made a proposal Tuesday just as Republicans were preparing to take control of the House and Gov. Susana Martinez is set to start a second term following her landslide re-election victory.

“Providing driver’s licenses to illegal immigrants has turned New Mexico into a magnet for criminal activity, leading to elaborate fraud rings and human trafficking,” said Pacheco, a former police officer. “It is a dangerous practice that needs to be repealed once and for all.”

In February, a federal jury in Las Cruces convicted a Chinese national Tuesday of 64 felonies for running a ring that helped immigrants illegally obtain New Mexico driver’s licenses. The man was one of several people

who have been prosecuted in recent years for running similar rings in New Mexico.

Previously, similar repeal measures have failed. Martinez has said she would sign the legislation. It’s unclear if the new proposal will pass the Democratic-controlled Senate.

Proponents of the repeal say the law has made New Mexico vulnerable to fraud since criminal syndicates can come to the state and get driver’s licenses.

But opponents say the law helps immigrant parents support their U.S.-born children and makes New Mexico a much more immigrantfriendly state.

Marcela Diaz, executive director of the Santa Febased Somos Un Pueblo Unido, called the new repeal efforts “anti-family” and vowed to help defeat the measure.

“It’s clear that Rep. Pacheco and Rep. Nuñez don’t care about the thousands of U.S. citizen children in New Mexico whose parents need licenses to put food on their tables,” Diaz said.

Diaz said immigrant advocates are willing to support a bill closing the loopholes that allow fraud.

The New Mexico lawmakers’ move comes as California prepares to issue similar driver’s licenses to

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While no roads or highways were closed, difficult driving conditions were reported on icy, snowpacked roads in the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

National Weather Service forecasters predicted up to 3 inches of snow would accumulate in Western and Central New Mexico and up to 5 inches in the higher elevations.

Accumulated snow prompted University of New Mexico officials to shut down the Taos campus at 3 p.m. Wednesday.

The latest snow was more great news for area ski basins. Taos Ski Valley added more than 3 inches of fresh powder, bringing its base to 41 inches of snow. Ski Santa Fe reported a total of 8 inches of snow over the past two days.

Weather observers in Grants and Gallup reported more than an inch of new snow had fallen by Wednesday afternoon.

Light snow is predicted Thursday, especially for areas above 6,000 feet, as another system moves into the state from the West Coast. A winter weather advisory was in effect from the National Weather Service on Wednesday evening for areas in Southern New Mexico. Temperatures across the state are expected to be below normal Thursday, and officials were warning drivers to be aware of icy driving conditions.

Contact Staci Matlock at 986-3055 or smatlock@sfnewmexican.com.

Taos Ski Valley adds over 3 inches of snow; Ski Santa Fe reports 8 inches in the past two days.

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Court documents show police obtained hospital records, including surveillance footage, as part of their investigation into a case in which authorities say a Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center nurse was found passed out in a hospital bathroom with a needle in his arm and hospital drugs.

Santa Fe police are still trying to determine if the nurse, James Hoffman, who was fired after the Nov. 24 incident, may have drugged a female patient by administering the sedative Ketamine, which hadn’t been prescribed for her, authorities have said.

Investigators are waiting for laboratory reports on samples taken from the patient to determine if she was drugged. Celina Espinoza, a spokeswoman for the Santa Fe Police Department, said that as of Wednesday, investigators also were still waiting for toxicology results for Hoffman.

Hospital officials said they fired Hoffman for illegally taking drugs from the hospital.

“There is no reason to believe that Mr. Hoffman intended to give any of these drugs to anyone else, but all patients who came into contact with him have been contacted to ensure that appropriate care was rendered,” Arturo Delgado, a spokesman for the hospital, said two days after the episode.

Authorities also received a list of patients who might have been treated by Hoffman, a search warrant says.

When police first got the call about the incident, a hospital employee told police that Hoffman might have “over medicated one of his patients because that patient was ‘crashing,’ ” a police affidavit says.

Hoffman was found with four different types of hospital drugs, including Ketamine, hospital staff told police, according to a criminal complaint filed in Santa Fe County Magistrate Court.

Hoffman also was wearing lipstick, had a tourniquet wrapped around his arm and a had needle in his arm when he was found passed out, the complaint states.

A hospital employee who had been working with Hoffman told police that Hoffman had said to him, “I’m about to do something that isn’t going to be fun, and won’t make people happy,” an affidavit states.

Hoffman, who faces four counts of possession of a controlled substance and one count of using drug paraphernalia, is scheduled for a Magistrate Court hearing Jan. 21.

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tion, which will be held along with the Santa Fe school board election, are asked to select one candidate running for each position number. Candidates choose the position they’re seeking when they declare their intent to run.

A student in the college’s nutrition program, Green said Tuesday morning that he wants to bring a student perspective to the board. While taking classes at Northern New Mexico College in Española, Green started a campaign to get a student representative on the Board of Regents there.

Ethics board tackles city campaign laws

By Daniel J. Chacón The New Mexican

The city of Santa Fe’s Ethics and Campaign Review Board decided Wednesday to form a subcommittee to identify and prioritize the most serious problems with the city’s campaign laws, with the goal of getting the rules fixed before the next municipal election in 2016.

While the list of issues is a work in progress, board members and others agree that the city needs to address the involvement of political action committees and other outside groups that spend money on behalf of publicly financed candidates.

During this year’s mayoral campaign, two PACs and other groups poured private money into helping Javier Gonzales win the mayor’s race while he and other candidates campaigned using public funds.

Common Cause New Mexico is pushing a proposal that would allow candidates to supplement their public

funds with private contributions of no more than $100 each and for the city to match those contributions “with additional public payments of $4 for each dollar.”

Wednesday’s meeting was the board’s first since the March municipal election, in which holes in the city’s public campaign finance law, which was tested for the first time in a mayor’s race, became an issue.

Only three members of the public attended Wednesday’s meeting, and two of them — former City Councilor Karen Heldmeyer and Fred Rowe, former board president — criticized the board for waiting nine months to address the problems that were identified during the period leading up to the March election.

“I think it’s important for this board’s effectiveness that the public remains fully engaged in the workings of this board, and I think that engagement is lost by a long period elapsing between

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Maria, an insulin-dependent diabetic who has been sick for the last five months, has become two months behind on her rent and is afraid she will face eviction if she doesn’t get caught up.

She earns about $1,250 a month, but it does not cover all of her expenses. As she battles her condition, Maria also has been grieving over the deaths of her sister and niece, who died this past summer.

Maria is requesting about $1,400 to cover two months of rent. She is among the many community members asking for help from the Empty Stocking Fund during the holiday season. The New Mexican is not publishing the applicants’ real names to protect their privacy.

services to jointly administer the Empty Stocking Fund.

Watch for daily stories featuring requests for assistance from local residents in The Santa Fe New Mexican. The information from the initial application will be verified if the applicant is selected for assistance.

To donate: Make your tax deductible donation online at www.santafenewmexican. com/empty_stocking or mail a check to The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund c/o The Santa Fe Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1827, Santa Fe, N.M., 87504-1827. Donors can request to remain anonymous.

If you can provide a service such as roofing or home repairs, contact Roberta at 983-8968. If you can contribute food, clothing, toys, housewares or furniture in good condition, call 988-8054.

The deadline to apply for assistance closed Dec. 14.

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PAC spending in city The priority list will be subject to change following a meetactions of the board and the ing — tentatively scheduled for public’s information about it,” the third Wednesday in January said Rowe, president of the — to solicit public input, said Neighborhood Law Center. “I board members, who compared think nine months afterwards, the subcommittee’s work to a the public has forgotten about brainstorming session. The subthe issues before the board, and now for the board to re-animate committee will be comprised of these issues is of course impor- three board members.

“There was a great deal of tant, but it is regrettable that it anger and frustration during has taken this long.” the election,” Heldmeyer said.

Chairman Justin Miller agreed “There’s a great deal of frustrait had taken “too long” for the board to meet. “In defense of the tion now that this is the first board, we’ve been trying to meet meeting of the ERCB since basically right after the election. since the summer, and for a variety of reasons have not been You need to win back the trust able to,” Miller said. of the public.”

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Bernalillo driver shot during stop ALBUQUERQUE — Bernalillo County Sheriff’s officials say a deputy fatally shot a motorist during a struggle after a traffic stop.

Officials on Tuesday identified

SFCC: Unclear if staffer can serve on board Continued from Page A-6 Sullivan said if elected, he will urge the board to include more STEM programs — science, technology, engineering and math — into the curriculum. “Other than that, I think the college is doing a great job in the arts and other professional training,” he said.

Wilson said his experience as a faculty and staff member at the college helps make him the best candidate, though he said he’s not sure whether he’s allowed, as an employee, to serve on the Governing Board.

“I’ve been trying to find out the answer to that, and many people have many different opinions, so I thought this might be the best way for that to be decided.” He said he’d like to see the board treat staff, faculty and students as constituents: “That input needs to be there to effectively govern the college.”

In a brief phone message, Sedillo said, “I think we have made some progress since we had a little setback on the financial matters. I’m very optimistic that we are on the right track, and I’m anxious to continue to serve on the board and serve our students.”

Siegle echoed that thought, saying that while the past year has been a difficult one for the college, the board is now united and working to support President Randy Grissom. She said the board is enhancing its transparency efforts to ensure the community and staff know what is going on at the school.

Abeyta said he’s stepping down from the board because he wants to concentrate on personal artistic projects with music and poetry. “I’m getting Medicare in January, and that

woke me up to say, ‘Hey man, now is the time to do all these projects,’ ” he said.

On Tuesday, the board approved Grissom’s goals for the coming year, which include working with the college’s foundation to raise funds for student scholarships; hire a director for the school’s Higher Education Center, slated to open in January; and increase enrollment, retention and graduation rates.

The college is facing its share of challenges as it works to bridge an unexpected $5 million budget gap that Grissom said he discovered late last year while reviewing the school’s books.

To address the gap, the Governing Board in August approved a number of measures, including a $5-per-credit-hour tuition hike for students starting in January, staff reductions and salary decreases for employees earning $30,000 or more.

The college also canceled about 140 classes this semester because they did not meet minimum enrollment standards.

Last year, it canceled about 100 classes for the same reason.

Late last year, three out of five members of the board voted to terminate former president Ana “Cha” Guzmán’s contract.

Abeyta and Bermúdez voted against Siegle and board members Kathy Keith and Martha Romero in that action. Bermúdez then resigned in protest, arguing that the board’s actions were unjust.

Some members of the board and employees later clashed with Guzmán’s management style, leading the board to fire her for what it called “just cause” after she had served less than a year and a half in the role.

Guzmán in return filed a lawsuit against the college, claiming the board had fired her because she was restructuring the administrative foundation at the college to save money and because she was looking into financial mismanagement at the campus. The board eventually agreed to pay her $500,000 to settle the claim.

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the man as 34-year-old Adam Padilla.

They say Padilla had a gun that was recovered after the incident.

The Bernalillo County DWI traffic deputy pulled over a vehicle near Central and 75th Street before 11 p.m. Tuesday.

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In September, the board appointed Grissom president with a contract that runs into 2017 at an annual salary of $175,000.

Candidates in the Feb. 3 election had to declare their intent to run by 5 p.m. Wednesday at the County Clerk’s Office on Grant Avenue. They have until Dec. 30 to withdraw from the race.

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animals of the area’s homeless.

For more information about the program and location of the displays, visit the group’s Facebook page, www.facebook. com/nnmshap.

In brief AKC adds four new dog breeds NEW YORK — A Spanish farm and fishing dog, a Sicilian rabbit-hunting breed, an Italian sheepdog with a distinctive matted coat and a rugged South African watchdog are joining the American Kennel Club pack.

The kennel club announced Wednesday that the Spanish water dog, the Cirneco dell’Etna (cheer-NAY-koh-dehl-eht-nah), the Bergomasco and the Boerboel (BUHR’-buhl) will become recognized breeds Jan. 1.

They’ll be eligible to compete in many AKC-sanctioned dog shows next year, though not in the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club show until 2016.

The newcomers range from medium-sized, curly-haired Spanish water dogs to the big, mastiff-like Boerboels. The Cirneco dell’Etna is keen and sleek. The sociable Bergomasco is hard to miss with its long locks.

With them, there will be 184 AKC-recognized breeds.

Farolito Walk sales benefit sanctuary Pet fashion got a leg up after American Eagle Outfitters received an outpouring from its LOS ANGELES April Fool’s Day joke this year. hese clothing designers To raise money and awareness have to think about for an animal welfare group, the pattern, fabric and fit — popular retailer introduced a as well as where to put fake fashion line called American the poo bags.

Beagle Outfitters. But the joke was on the Pittsburgh company.

Creating on-trend outfits is a whole different animal for “Our customers were very pet fashion designers, whose clear about their desire for this work is becoming mainstream product to become a reality,” as animal lovers look to further company spokesman Michael pamper their pets.

Leedy said last month when welcoming the pet line for real.

For some owners, it’s a statement; for others, it’s a way Its tiny puffy jackets, to match man’s best friend; and sweaters and hats sell for sometimes it’s simply about $12.95 to $39.95. keeping animals warm this The move made strides winter. But it’s clear the number for the pet clothing industry, of dressed-up dogs and cats insiders say. “When a company jumps significantly once holiday like American Eagle starts photos need to be taken. getting into pet fashion, it really “We have gone from the kind puts a spotlight on it and brings visibility to it,” Darr said. of cute reindeer gear or ugly sweater to more functional For some pet owners, clothing clothing,” said Lauren Darr, plays into a luxury lifestyle. Dog founder of the International Fashion Spa in New York sells Association of Pet Fashion doggy and mommy bathrobes, a Professionals in New York City. matching fad that comes as many spas and salons are building hers “Before it was for a cute picture, now it’s more practical. and “furs” facilities — one side to pamper the woman and the It takes it to a different level, other to treat their dogs, going from being a novelty to CEO Elena Volnova said. understanding how things can Pampering and style is one be used in everyday life.”

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thing, but function is also important. Karine Ng, the owner and designer at Central Park Pups in New York City, has developed several step-in coats with hidden harnesses that help pets get dressed without the hassle. Dogs walk right into the coat, so they don’t have to put their head through it.

Her pieces are among the many that feature a pouch or pocket to hold unused bags for scooping up pet poop.

Ng’s “city chic” styles, which sell online and at boutiques

for $60 to $65, aim to reduce aggravation for pets, but she warns: “Never make a dog wear clothing if it doesn’t want to.”

On the other hand, you might want to start dressing your cat now, Darr said.

She predicted huge growth in feline fashions as retailers from 99-cent stores to highscale boutiques carry more cat clothing.

“I am seeing more pieces that are tailored for cats. It’s still a small proportion, but it is growing,” Darr said.

Tracks Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society: Travis, a tan terrier mix about 4 years old, can be shy at first, but once he warms up he loves affection.

He is full of love and surprises.

Shane, a 2-yearold domestic shorthair, is a quiet boy, who enjoys his Travis lounging time.

He loves to bird watch and even tries to sound like them so he can get a closer Shane look at his winged friends.

These and other animals are available for adoption from the shelter at 100 Caja del Rio Ms. Claus Road. The shelter’s adoption hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Meet adoptable shelter animals in the commuKatniss nity: 1 to 4 p.m. Friday and noon to 3 p.m. at PetSmart Santa Fe, 3561 Zafarano Drive; 1 to 4 p.m. SunCuddles day at Pooch Pantry, 301 N. Guadalupe St. All animals are available for a reduced adoption fee through Cali December. Visit www. sfhumanesociety.org or call 983-4309, ext. 610.

A Canyon Road gallery is hosting a fundraiser Christmas eve for a Glorieta animal sanctuary.

Scarlett’s Antique Shop & Gallery, 235 Canyon Road, will sell baked goods and hot cocoa during the annual Farolito Walk to benefit Heart & Soul Animal Sanctuary. A gingerbread house of a Santa Fe adobe home created by Santa Fe artist Julian Romero will be auctioned at the event; people are encourage to check out the creation and enter a bid.

Dog biscuits, donated by San Marcos Feed Store, also are available for canine guests.

The baked goods, made by volunteers, include homemade fudge, biscochitos, cakes, assorted cookies and other goodies. Early sales start at 2 p.m.; the walk generally runs from 5 to 9 p.m.

All proceeds benefit the sanctuary, which cares for dogs, cats, poultry, horses and other animals. For more information about the event, call the gallery at 473-2861.

Pet adoption fees reduced The Santa Fe animal shelter, in partnership with a national adoption promotion through Best Friends, is offering all adult animals at an adoption fee of $25. In addition, the shelter is waiving the adoption fee on all senior dogs five years and lowering the adoption fee on senior cats 9 years and older to $9. The adoption fee for puppies, kittens and Shelter Heroes — highly sought or purebred animals — is 50 percent off.

The promotion, dubbed Home for the Holidays, runs through December. More than 220 animal groups throughout the nation are participating in the promotion. Last year, more than 2,100 dogs and cats were adopted during the event.

The shelter also is offering free holiday delivery for preapproved adoptions. A shelter worker dressed as Santa Claus and his elf will make the deliveries on Christmas eve. Call the shelter’s adoption desk, 983-4309, ext. 610 for more information.

Tips to keep your pets safe

The holiday season is a time to enjoy with loved ones, but it can prove to be more dangerous than fun for your fourlegged friend. Many holiday staples, such as decorations and food, can be harmful to pets. To keep your dog happy and healthy during the holidays, several animal-welfare groups offer the following tips: u When decorating for the holidays, avoid using food such as popcorn or cranberry strands. If eaten, they can cause blockages, which can require surgery to remove. u Place ornaments, tinsel, glass bulbs, and things that sparkle and catch your dog’s eye higher up on your tree where they can’t reach them.

Ingesting ornaments can cause major problems for your dog or puppy. u Poinsettias, holly, and mistletoe should be kept out of a dog’s reach, as they can be poisonous to pets. u Consider having an artifiHoliday ornaments cial Christmas tree, but if you choose a natural one, make help homeless sure your dog doesn’t swallow the pine needles or drink the About a dozen businesses tree water, which can cause around town are displaying stomach irritation or contain holiday trees in support of a nonprofit that helps homeless poisonous plant food. Try putting a gate around the tree to people and their animals. keep the puppy away.

The holiday decorations, u Exposed wires from dubbed Giving Trees, include holiday lights pose a threat to ornaments that have monetary your inquisitive animals — if a denominations written on dog chews on them, he or she them in support of the Street Homeless Animal Project. Peo- could be electrocuted. Tape indoor wires to the wall and ple are encouraged to “buy” outdoor wires to the side of the ornament as a donation. the house where a pet can’t The display features broreach them. chures, donation envelopes u Common holiday foods and fliers about the group such as chocolate, butter, turand the Giving Tree program, key skin, fat and candy can along with holiday cards.

The nonprofit, founded and make a pet very ill. Take care to keep these foods out of reach. run by Karen Cain, provides The New Mexican pet food and animal care for

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PET PIC CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Lois Owens submitted this photo of her dog, Leroy, who is patiently waiting for Santa.

Española Valley Humane Society: Elegant, sweet and mellow, Ms. Claus is the perfect holiday addition to any household.

This 4-year-old female is easygoing and is great around people and other dogs. Katniss is a fun, sassy kitten looking for a new home. She’s great with people once she’s comfortable and gets along well with other felines.

These and other animals are available for adoption at the shelter, 108 Hamm Parkway.

The shelter is open from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 4:45 p.m. Sunday. Call 505-7538662 or visit the website at www.espanolashelter.org.

Felines & Friends: Sweet, well-adjusted and playful, Cali and Cuddles are a bonded pair and love to sleep in each other’s arms. Both sisters get along well with gentle canines and would be fine in a home with cat-friendly dogs. Cats of all ages are avail-

able for adoption from Felines & Friends and can be visited at Petco throughout the week during regular store hours.

Adoption advisers are available 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Petco on Cerrillos Road. Become a Felines & Friends volunteer.

Visit the website at www. petfinder.com/shelters/NM38. html or call 316-CAT1.

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Police: Missing Girl found safe

License: Advocate is objecting

A teenage girl who had been reported missing earlier this month was found by authorities Tuesday, Santa Fe police announced Wednesday. Selena Blea, 17, was reported missing by her mother Dec. 3 and was last seen at Santa Fe High School, police said at the time.

No other details were released.

Supreme Court is expected to decide sometime next year immigrants and on the same whether it will hear Brewer’s day that the U.S. Supreme appeal, but it declined to put Court rebuffed the Arizona the lower court’s decision on governor’s latest attempt to hold in the meantime. deny driver’s licenses for thouCalifornia will begin issusands of young immigrants in ing licenses to undocumented that state. immigrants Jan. 2, following The high court denied a President Barack Obama’s request by Arizona Gov. Jan announcement of administraBrewer to put on hold a lower tive relief for some immigrants court’s ruling to bar enforcein the country illegally. ment of her policy of denying California expects to receive licenses to about 20,000 young 1.4 million applications for the immigrants protected from new licenses in the first three deportation by an Obama years and has been hiring new administration policy enacted employees, adding offices and in 2012. printing additional test prepaIt’s not known when U.S. ration materials to help meet District Judge David Campbell the expected demand. will issue an order that will Diaz said the New Mexico make immigrants eligible to law license is still needed, get licenses once it’s signed. since Obama’s plan will only Brewer spokesman Andrew help around 40 percent of Wilder said the state will conimmigrants in the state. tinue to pursue an appeal of the New Mexico passed its state 9th Circuit Court’s ruling. The law in 2003 allowing licenses

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Police searching for Española teen Santa Fe police said Wednesday that David Uriel Islas, 14, of Española was reported missing by his mother on Sunday after he ran away from her at the Smith’s grocery store, 2308 Cerrillos Road. A news release said Islas is 5-foot-4 and weighs about 155 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.

Police asked that anyone with information call 428-3710.

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for people in the country illegally. It was signed by Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson.

First-time driver’s licenses issued to immigrants in the country illegally plunged by nearly a third in the past year despite no change in New Mexico’s policy of granting driving privileges, records show.

According to a review of state records by The Associated Press, there was a 31 percent decline in first-time licenses issued to foreign nationals from 2012 and 2013.

Licenses granted during the first quarter of this year dropped by nearly a third compared to the same period last year.

There’s no clear explanation for the recent trend, although licenses have been declining since Democratic Gov. Bill Richardson left office at the end of 2010.

The Santa Fe Police Department took the following reports: u A car stereo was stolen from a 2004 Ford Mustang between 8 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Monday in the 4800 block of Paseo del Sol. u Three unidentified people broke into a room at the Warren Inn Apartments, 3357 Cerrillos Road, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, and one of the suspects punched the resident in the face while another suspect punched a hole in the wall, according to a report. One of the suspects also sprayed a fire extinguisher in the room. u A burglar stole an Xbox 360 game console and other unspecified Christmas presents from an apartment in the 4500 block of Paseo del Sol between noon and 5 p.m. Tuesday.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office took the following reports: u Andrew Abeyta, 20, of Alcalde, an inmate at the Santa Fe County jail, was rebooked

into jail Tuesday on suspicion of being in possession of a controlled substance, tampering with evidence and failure to comply. u A 45-inch TV and a bottle of red wine were stolen from a house on Camino del Prado near N.M. 599 on Tuesday.

Help lines Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families hotline: 800473-5220 St. Elizabeth Shelter for men, women and children: 9826611 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 and fire emergency: 911 Graffiti hotline: 955-CALL (2255)

Funeral services and memorials JOHN ALOYSIUS MARTIN

SALOME ARMIJO

MARILLA OAKS JENKS

John Aloysius Martin, a banker in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque for many years, passed away Dec. 13, he was 92.

He and his four siblings-Tom, Roberta, George and Pat--grew up in El Rito, between Abiquíu and Ojo Caliente.

His father, George Martin, had come to New Mexico before statehood.

John Martin’s mother, Margaret Allen Martin, was an Irish nurse who had come to Santa Fe to work at St. Vincent Hospital.

After the couple married, they lived in El Rito. George Martin, a graduate of Manhattan College, had been appointed as the first president of the Spanish American Normal School there (now Northern New Mexico College) because of his knowledge of many languages. After a change of administration at the state, he lost his job and the family moved to Pueblo, Colo., where John was born in 1922.

After returning to El Rito, George Martin became a partner in the Sargent general store. He subsequently bought out Sargent; later his son Tom Martin and grandson Greg Martin ran the store until it closed in the early years of this century.

Margaret Martin worked as a nurse in El Rito. The Martins also acquired a ranch, later managed by their son Pat, daughter-in-law JoAnn, and grandchildren Mike and Tim. They were members of the San Juan Nepomuceno Catholic parish.

John Martin and his siblings attended the Normal School in El Rito. They worked on the ranch, rode their horses in the mountains, ice skated on the pond near their house, even set up an old truck engine to make a ski lift in El Rito Canyon.

He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1949 with a major in Spanish and a minor in business. One of his professors was Rubén Cobos, author of the dictionary of Northern New Mexican Spanish.

During World War II he served in the U.S. Army in Texas, where he translated for Spanish-speaking recruits.

His first banking job was with Albuquerque Federal Savings and Loan. He and Barbara McCain were married in 1951. Their two sons, Meade and Christopher, were born in Albuquerque.

In 1964 John Martin joined the USAID Alliance for Progress, whose goal was to encourage the growth of a middle class in Latin America. The family spent almost four years living in El Salvador.

Upon returning to New Mexico, the family lived in Santa Fe. John Martin was a loan officer at First National Bank of Santa Fe, president of United Savings and Loan in Los Alamos, Santa Fe branch manager for Albuquerque Federal, and on the board of Charter Bank for Savings. After retiring from the banking industry, he worked as a real estate agent with Jim Walsh’s Adobe Realty.

In 2012, the couple moved from their house near the Santa Fe Plaza to Ponce de León retirement home, where John Martin made many new friends among the residents and staff who appreciated him for his kindness and wit, joining legions of friends from across the state and around the world.

He died from complications of a stroke, with his family present. Barbara, his wife of 63 years; sons Meade and Chris; daughters-in-law Jill and Robin; grandchildren Laura, Elliott, Sophie; and many other relatives survive him.

Rosary will be at 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21 at San Juan Nepomuceno church in El Rito. Funeral will be at 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 22 at Cristo Rey church in Santa Fe. Burial will be at 11:15 a.m., Dec. 23 at the National Cemetery. Rivera Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: 505-753-2288.

Instead of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Empty Stocking Fund.

Salome Armijo Left her home of 95 years on December 10, 2014 to be with our Lord and her parents, Eliseo and Antonita Armijo, aunt Carmelita Tafoya, brothers Cecilo, Melquides-Antonio.

Salome is survived by her family. Carmen Armijo, Anthony Vandersommen, Tony Armijo, grandchildren, Miguel Rey Sandoval (Samantha), Alicia Armijo (Jonathan), many nieces and nephews.

Mass will be celebrated December 19, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Cristo Rey Church.

ARQUIMEDES "KIMO" CASTRO July 14th 1957 December 6th 2014 Please join us in celebrating Kimo’s remarkable life.

A memorial service will held Saturday December 20th, 2014 at 5:00 at the International Folk Art Museum, 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Please email castronewmexico@gmail.com with any questions.

ANGELINA (ANGIE) CARTER December 15, 2014 Angie Carter died peacefully on December 15, 2014 following a short illness.

She is preceded in death by her parents Nick and Lucy Trujillo, her husbands: George Vaisa, Facundo Lucero and son Lawrence Paul Lucero. She leaves behind her husband Roderick Carter of 25 years, her children Victoria Gurule (Pete), Michael Vaisa, Raymond Vaisa (Stephanie), Carla Ortiz (Gilbert), and Greg Lucero (Jennifer). Step children Mark Carter, Derek Carter and Madlon Harris. She was blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren whom she loved very muc, brothers and sisters Nick Trujillo, Jr (Polly), Margie Archuleta, Robert Trujillo and Marie Griego. She had many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Angie worked at St. Vincent’s Hospital as a volunteer and as a switch board operator for 25 years. She lived life to the fullest.

Services will be at Rivera Funeral Home at 417 E. Rodeo Road Santa Fe, NM 87505 at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014.

Pallbearers: Jennifer Cintas, John Michael Vaisa, Christopher Vaisa, Melissa Romero, Jeffrey Vaisa, Nicholas Vaisa, Ashley Vaisa, Beverly Lopez, Vanessa Salazar and Lauren Jaed Lucero.

Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Cintas, Felicia Vaisa, Anita Murillo, Thomas Romero, Andy Lopez and Richard Salazar.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Carmelites Monastery or to Santa Fe Care Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The family would like to thank Dr. Carl Friedrichs the staff at Santa Fe Care and St. Vincent’s Hospital for all of their help, love and support in the care of Angie.

Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

CHARLES ALFRED PITRE Charles Alfred Pitre, 80, of Santa Fe, NM died peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2014. He is preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn Pitre Crow and Charles Alfred Pitre Sr. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra McPhillips Pitre of Santa Fe, NM; son and daughter in law David Ferrell Pitre and Kathleen Ann Kraemer of Austin TX; grandchildren: Zachary David, Julia Claire, Henry David; daughter and son in law Lenwood Pitre Anthon and Michael Lawrence Anthon of St. Louis MO; grandchildren: Patrick Michael, Charles Dixon, Andrew Joseph, Michael Flynn; sister, Janis Elain Pitre and her partner Karolyn Wayman.

He was born in Jennings, LA. , attended LSU, and was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He served in the Army in Orleans, France, and received a BA from the University of the Americas in Mexico City. He was the owner of Dutch Mill Flowers in Richardson, TX for 30 years, a resident of Santa Fe, and an active member of St. Bede’s Episcopal Church. He was an accomplished artist with works in Mexico City, New Mexico, and Texas.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church 1601 S. St. Francis Drive at 2:00 p.m. Reception following the service at St. Bede’s Episcopal Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Bede’s Episcopal Church.

Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

To place an obituary please call: 505-986-3000 Opening Summer of 2015

Marilla Oaks Jenks, educator, lay Baptist minister, and organist, died on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born on November 19, 1923 in North Rose, NY she lived there until 1995, when she and her husband moved to St. George, UT. As a widow, in 2012 she moved to Santa Fe, NM to be with members of her family.

Marilla was a graduate of Cornell University and the State University of New York at Oswego. She trained as a hospital dietician though she never practiced that profession. Instead, she established an early home-schooling program in eastern Wayne County, NY, became the organist at Rose Baptist Church, taught piano, loved to play cards (and win!) with her family, and followed professional tennis on television, even managing to figure out how to watch one game and record others for later viewing. In Utah she was active in the St. George Community Church where she supervised the music and led services in between ministers. Her smile lit up the room wherever she was, and her quiet voice commanded even the noisiest bunch of kids or adults.

Marilla was married to Frederick Jenks for sixty years. They have three children: Seth, a teacher who lives in Santa Fe and whose children are William (Kathleen) and Jennifer (Megan); Eleanor Bloom (Edward), a teacher who lives in Connecticut; and Thomas (Jullie), an engineer working for the military in Roy, UT, and whose children are Christine and Thomas E. (Melissa). Marilla is also survived by five great -grandchildren, Brennan, Ryland, Camden, Charlotte, and Jacob Jenks, plus the family of Seth’s partner Robert L. Patten, including his children Jocelyn McMahon and Christina Kaissi, and Bob’s grandchildren Aidan and Fiona McMahon.

Also surviving are Marilla’s sister Miriam Riukas and her daughter Diana, and Fred’s brother Richard Jenks and his two children, Paige and Valerie.

There will be a memorial service at the Church of the Holy Faith at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2014. A family reunion and interment will take place in the Rose, NY cemetery in early August 2015, when Marilla will join Fred at rest in the Oaks family plot.

In lieu of flowers, the Jenks family requests that tributes be sent to support the music programs at Holy Faith, 311 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe 87501, or to Shelter Interfaith Santa Fe, 2801 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe 87507, where Mom volunteered one winter’s night to feed the hungry and homeless.

We are deeply grateful for the loving care, understanding, and support that Mom received from the staffs of Christus St. Vincent Hospital, Casa Rael, and Ambercare, and from the clergy and laypersons affiliated with Holy Faith. These dedicated women and men made her final journey safe and comfortable, and their bondings with Mom enriched all the lives.

Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

CARLOS I. MOLINA 08/04/85~12/18/09 5 Year Anniversary

Love you forever your son, Julian Carlos Molina

ANNOUNCEMENT: Santa Fe Memorial Gardens is now offering even more affordable choices for cremation burial and scattering in the “Trail of Memories” to celebrate our new Chapel of Light (currently under construction).

For more information call 505-989-7032.

SANTA FE MEMORIAL GARDENS 417 E. RODEO ROAD, SANTA FE

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OPINIONS

The West’s oldest newspaper, founded 1849 Robin M. Martin Owner

COMMENTARY: LEONID BERSHIDSKY

Sanctions have helped, not hurt Putin BERLIN s Russia’s economic crisis deepens, hurting trading partners from Germany to Tajikistan, many will say Western sanctions have succeeded. It’s a classic stone soup — or, in the Russian tradition, ax cereal — story.

In this folktale, a wayfarer, usually a soldier, tricks a stingy host by saying he knows how to make a meal out of some inedible object, a stone or an ax. He starts boiling the thing in a pot, asks for one necessary ingredient, then another — potatoes, carrots, a bit of meat, some salt — until the host ends up sharing all she had in the house and eats the soup with relish. (In the Russian version, it’s cereal, so not that many ingredients are required.) Economically, Western sanctions are the stone in the soup that is the Russian crisis.

Unconditionally lifting them now would probably be the best way to humiliate Russian President Vladimir Putin and undermine his standing at home.

The sanctions were first introduced in March, after Russia annexed Crimea, but they only got serious in July, after someone — apparently Russia-backed rebels — accidentally shot down a passenger airliner over eastern Ukraine. Their effect was to cut off Russia’s state-owned companies from Western debt markets. By extension, all Russian borrowers became toxic to Western lenders. Even this, however, did not cause any major turmoil in Russia: It is a commodities-based economy, and with oil fetching more than $100 per barrel, the state companies and the financial authorities could attend to any and all refinancing needs without outside help.

Then, in mid-September, oil fell below $100. That was the main ingredient in the soup: The Putin regime has forgotten how to live with low oil prices. Money got short, and the ruble tanked. One could argue that there would have been no meal without the stone, i.e. without the sanctions, but in reality it would probably just be slightly

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S thinner gruel: Russia would still have suffered an economic decline because of its structural problems, oppressive business climate and disinvestment following the Crimea invasion, which convinced many business people, Russian and foreign alike, of Putin’s aggressive unpredictability. Russia’s record capital flight this year started right after Crimea, well before effective sanctions were introduced.

Politically, however, the sanctions helped Putin enormously: They made it possible for him to argue that the West is out to get Russia and that, to survive as a country, it needs to fight back. According to Pew Research, from July 2013 to July 2014, the percentage of Russians with a positive attitude toward the United States fell to 23 percent from 51 percent, the steepest such drop in at least 15 years. According to Russian pollsters at Levada Center, in November 2014, 50 percent of Russians didn’t care what the West thought of their country, compared with 40 percent in 2007. And, of course, Putin’s approval soared above 80 percent: He embodied the conviction of 77 percent of Russians that the country needs to follow a nonWestern path to succeed.

Now, the security of Putin’s regime rests solely on Russians’ patience with economic

hardship. Anti-Putin and progovernment intellectuals with whom I talked in Moscow last week were split in their predictions: The former argued the anti-Western, ultra-patriotic mood is just a thin patina that inflation would scrape off within months, while the latter cited Russians’ passive willingness, during previous crises, to go without salaries for months on end. They all agreed, however, that Western sanctions have worked to build, not destroy, that allimportant patience, creating a siege mentality and a kind of Stockholm syndrome even in those who have had no love for Putin.

Michael McFaul, the former U.S. ambassador to Moscow, tweeted as the ruble crashed: “If Putin withdrew his support for proxies in eastern Ukraine, then West would lift some sanctions & Russian economic crisis would slow.”

Putin, however, would undermine his biggest remaining asset — that anti-Western siege mentality — if he did as McFaul suggests, and as many in the West would like him to do. He cannot back down publicly, he cannot give up Crimea and he cannot stop meddling in Ukraine, though the economic crisis will probably force him to resort to cheaper methods of doing so than all-out war. Desisting would mean more than a loss

of face — it would amount to giving up his identity.

So the best thing the West could do now would be to lift the sanctions unconditionally.

A Western leader, perhaps German Chancellor Angela Merkel or even President Barack Obama, could go on TV to say, “We stand with the Russian people in its hour of need. We support Russia, we want it to be strong and prosperous, and we have no intention to push it around.”

That would leave Putin naked, faced with a weakening economy that rejects his management methods and a population increasingly wondering why it needs Putin and what he stands for anymore.

That, however, is another fairy tale. Obama will soon sign legislation calling for tougher sanctions, giving Putin more ammunition in his intensifying fight for power, and also feeding more radical nationalist elements that consider even Putin too weak in defending Russian interests. Western leaders lack the imagination to deal with the Putin problem creatively, and they are loath to admit mistakes. They will keep adding stones to the soup.

Berlin-based writer Leonid Bershidsky is a contributor to Bloomberg View.

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ow that the summary of the U.S. Senate report on the CIA program of torture has come out, the public debate will grow ever more intense on both the legal and moral correctness of the practices described in the report. People who work in democratic governments, whether as direct employees or contractors, should always have before them the question: Is what I am doing, or about to do, both legal and moral?

This dual responsibility is based on the fact that these individuals are working on behalf of the people. The old excuse of “I was just following orders, was soundly discredited at the end of World War II. Just because the attorneys have cleared something as legal does not absolve the government worker from clearing his behavior with his own individual moral compass.

This is never more crucial than when the government is being sorely tested and when the pressure is the greatest, as it was in the days and months following 9/11. And if this seems hopelessly idealistic, let us remember that there is no more hopelessly

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idealistic idea than preserving the legal and moral principles of a democratic society.

transparency, is a very bad idea. Not only does climate change threaten our kids’ futures — using coal is increasing the number of kids with asthma — but we also can’t afford PNM’s coal, including the new jump in rates they are seeking.

PNM is selling me electricity that poisons our air and water.

There is so much sun and wind here, let’s end our reliance on coal. Isn’t our council supposed to be doing what’s best for our community? What am I missing?

Crystal Martinez

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No to PNM Raising two kids and working as a hairdresser, it’s hard to keep up on local issues, but I try. It seems obvious that Councilor Patti Bushee’s idea to recommend amendments and/or new franchise agreements with the Public Service Company of New Mexico and New Mexico Gas Co. — designed all behind closed doors — after she ran on a platform of

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Stop hate The recent letter, (“A harsh movement,” Letters to the editor,” Dec. 13) is another hate-filled letter condemning Israel for defending itself against terrorists. Why does The Santa Fe New Mexican keep publishing such incendiary nonsense?

Arthur Lynn

Galisteo

igning up for health insurance can be complicated.

The message from the New Mexico Health Insurance Exchange to all who are curious about just what plans are out there is simple: we can help you figure it out.

“You don’t have to do it alone,” says state health exchange CEO Amy Dowd.

Whether people who need to buy insurance want to go online (www.bewellnm.com), make a phone call (855-9966449) or drop by a consumer walk-in center in Albuquerque (2301 San Pedro NE, Suite A), there are experts to help.

Enrollment counselors also are working across the state, and can be found either by calling or checking the locator function at bewellnm.com. Small business owners — up to 50 employees — can use the SHOP, or Small Business Health Options Program, marketplace to find plans for their employees.

Independent brokers, too, can help people navigate the different options. There is assistance so that people can figure out whether they are eligible for government subsidies that can make the federally required health insurance plans more affordable. The enrollment assistants also can help people sign up for Medicaid, which insures lower-income Americans.

Under the Affordable Care Act, most people over 18 are required to have health insurance. Nationally, some 2.5 million people bought health insurance policies in the first month of open enrollment this year, with the federal website handling the increased traffic with few problems.

That’s in sharp contrast to the rollout problems in 2013, when the site kept crashing and losing information. By late 2015, as many as 10.5 million people could be enrolled through state and federal exchanges.

The open enrollment period began Nov. 15 and ends Feb. 15, except for Native Americans, who can apply any time during the year. To be covered by Jan. 1, a person had to sign up by Dec. 15, but there is still plenty of time to buy insurance for coverage as of Feb. 1. Shoppers who buy in February will receive coverage as of March 1. Past experience shows that many tend to wait until the last minute, but consumers will have an easier time if they decide to use any holiday down time to start investigating options.

Don’t wait. Sign up. That way, individuals and family members will have the coverage they need — the ACA covers preventive care, prescription drugs, emergency care, hospitalization and doctors’ visits.

While not perfect, the law can ensure all Americans have access to the health care they need. That way, we can all be well.

The past 100 years From The Santa Fe New Mexican: Dec. 18, 1914: Carlsbad — The first car of live poultry from the Pecos valley was shipped out of Artesia last week, going to the Swift killing plant at Enid, Okla.

About 1,000 turkeys were loaded into a regulation poultry car, 14,000 pounds in all. Swift & Co. bought these turkeys from farmers at 10 cents a pound spot cash.

Fort Sumner — The rabbit crop in this part of the state is unusually good this year and the market appears to be unlimited.

Local shippers are paying the usual price, 5 cents each, for the bunnies and inquiry shows that something over 500 a day are being shipped from Fort Sumner.

The shippers are not telling what they get out of the business.

Dec.18, 1964: The incidence of teenage venereal disease in New Mexico has climbed to the national average and is causing alarm among physicians, public health officials, educators and others who work with the youth.

The incidence in the teenage segment of the population in New Mexico is reported by the state Department of Public Health at one case in every five reported.

Dec. 18, 1989: Washington — Babies are becoming luxuries, with the cost of getting them through just the first year nearly double what it was a generation ago.

In their first year of life babies cost $5,774 in goods and services. A Life magazine report in 1958 calculated the cost of baby’s first year at just $800 worth of goods and services.

Allowing for inflation that would be $2,892 today. The cost of raising a child through age 18 is estimated at $100,000.

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The weather

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7-day forecast for Santa Fe Today

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New Mexico weather

Santa Fe Airport through 6 p.m. Wednesday Santa Fe Airport Temperatures High/low ......................................... 34 /26 Normal high/low ............................ 43 /18 Recor g ............................... 60 n 1939 Recor ow .................................. 5 n 2005 Santa Fe Airport Precipitation 24 ours t roug 6 p.m. yest. ............ 0.17” Mont /year to ate .................. 0.83”/9.81” Norma mont /year to ate ... 0.48”/13.21” Santa Fe Farmers Market 24 ours t roug 6 p.m. yest. ............ 0.12” Mont /year to ate ................ 0.76”/11.01”

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The following water statistics of December 16 are the most recent supplied by the City Water Division (in millions of gallons).

Total water produced from: Canyon Water Treatment Plant: 0.000 Buckman Water Treatment Plant: 6.803 City Wells: 0.000 Buckman Wells: 0.000 Total water produced by water system: 6.803 Amount delivered to Las Campanas: Golf course: 0.000, domestic: 0.046 Santa Fe Canyon reservoir storage: 12.1 percent of capacity; daily inflow 1.16 million gallons.

A partial list of the City of Santa Fe’s Comprehensive Water Conservation Requirements currently in effect: • Irrigation water leaving the intended area is not permitted. Wasting water is not allowed.

• Using water to clean hard surfaces with a hose or power washer is prohibited.

• Hoses used in manual car washing MUST be equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle.

• Swimming pools and spas must be covered when not in use.

For a complete list of requirements call: 955-4225 http://www.santafenm.gov/waterconservation

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A worker Wednesday removes a poster for The Interview at a Carmike Cinemas movie theater in Atlanta. Georgiabased Carmike Cinemas has decided to cancel its planned showings of the film in the wake of threats by Sony hackers. DAVID GOLDMAN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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WASHINGTON — Federal investigators have now connected the hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. to North Korea, a U.S. official said Wednesday, though it remained unclear how the federal government would respond to a break-in that exposed sensitive documents and ultimately led to terrorist threats against moviegoers.

The official, who said a more formal statement could come in the near future, spoke on condition of anonymity because the official was not authorized to openly discuss an ongoing criminal case.

North Korea has publicly denied it was involved.

Under the threat of terrorist attacks from hackers and with the nation’s largest multiplex chains pulling the film from their screens, Sony Pictures Entertainment took the unprecedented step of canceling the Dec. 25 release of the Seth Rogen comedy The Interview.

The cancellation announced Wednesday was a startling blow to the Hollywood studio that has been shaken by hacker leaks and intimidations over the last several weeks by an anonymous group calling itself Guardians of Peace.

The disclosure about North Korea’s involvement came just after Sony hired FireEye Inc.’s Mandiant forensics unit, which last year published a landmark report with evidence accusing a Chinese Army organization, Unit 61398, of hacking into more than 140 companies over the years. Mandiant’s work on its highly regarded China investigation provides some clues to its methods.

It wasn’t immediately clear how the U.S. government was preparing to respond.

The White House did not comment about the reported connection to North Korea and there was no immediate response from the State Department.

Earlier Wednesday, Regal Cinemas, AMC Entertainment and Cinemark Theatres — the

three top theater chains in North America — announced that they were postponing any showings of The Interview.

The comedy, about a TV host (James Franco) and producer (Rogen) tasked by the CIA to assassinate North Korea’s Kim Jong Un (played by Randall Park), has inflamed North Korea for parodying its leader.

Sony said it was canceling The Interview release “in light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film.” The studio said it respected and shared in the exhibitors’ concerns.

“We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public,” read the statement.

Seemingly putting to rest any hope of a delayed theatrical release or a video-ondemand release Sony Pictures spokeswoman Jean Guerin later added: “Sony Pictures has no further release plans for the film.”

With a modest budget of about $40 million, The Interview was predicted to earn around $30 million in its opening weekend before Tuesday’s threats. Sony also stands to lose tens of millions in marketing costs already incurred.

“This attack went to the heart and core of Sony’s business and succeeded,” said Avivah Litan, a cybersecurity analyst at research firm Gartner. “We haven’t seen any attack like this in the annals of U.S. breach history.”

Sony’s announcement to pull the film was met with widespread distress across Hollywood and by others watching the attack on Sony.

A former senior national security official in the George W. Bush administration said the company made the wrong decision. “When you are confronted with a bully the idea is not to cave but to punch him in the nose,” Fran Townsend, Bush’s homeland security adviser, said Wednesday during a previously scheduled appearance in Washington.

“This is a horrible, I think, horrible precedent.”

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Newsmakers Van Zandt fretted about directing Springsteen

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NEW YORK — It’s always a bit uncomfortable having to tell your boss what to do, according to Steven Van Zandt, who directed his longtime friend and E Street Band mate Bruce Springsteen when The Boss made his acting debut — appearing in the third season finale of the Netflix dramedy Lilyhammer.

Van Zandt says he was honored that Springsteen agreed to appear in the episode.

Ashanti ‘disgusted’ by convicted fan’s tweets

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NEW YORK — Ashanti says she was “disgusted” and “absolutely scared” when she learned in July 2013 that a fan who had been convicted of stalking her had since been tweeting her X-rated messages and posed for a photo with her sister. The Grammy-winning R&B singer testified Tuesday at Devar Hurd’s trial. She says she realized that Hurd was behind Twitter accounts that had sent her explicit, unwanted messages over 100 times in less than a year.

Hurd was convicted in 2009 of stalking and served about two years in jail.

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7 p.m. on NBC The Biggest Loser Hawaii awaits the six contestants still in the competition, as indicated by the title of the new episode “Kauai, Part 1.” They surely get to see the sights on the island, but according to the traditions of this series ... which means they remain very involved in the contest as they sample a state park and go kayaking. The result will yield something very nice for the winner, who will get a private helicopter tour. Alison Sweeney is the host.

7 p.m. on ABC The Taste It’s not hard to guess what to expect from a new episode titled “Happy Holidays,” as the contestants are challenged to prepare edibles suitable for seasonal celebrating. Anthony Bourdain, Nigella Lawson, Ludo Lefebvre and Marcus Samuelsson do their usual mentoring but also get into the yuletide spirit as they guide the contenders through the expected paces.

7 p.m. on USA White Collar The sophisticated caper comedy wraps things up after six seasons with a new episode aptly titled “Au Revoir,” which finds Peter (Tim

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DeKay, pictured) forced to involve himself in a dangerous con against the Pink Panthers to help Neal (Matt Bomer) carry out a risky heist. Ellie (Tiffani Thiessen) wouldn’t be wild about that plan under the best of circumstances, but with their baby on the way, she’s even more concerned.

Neal, meanwhile, hatches a plan to serve the interests of both the Pink Panthers and himself. Ross McCall, Gavin Lee and Lucas Salvagno guest star.

8 p.m. on NBC People Magazine Awards Name a celebrity category and it’s probably represented in these new awards, presented from the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sexiest Woman ... Funniest Person ... Biggest Phenomenon ... they’re all included as the honors bestowed by People Magazine recap major personalities of the year that has been 2014. Maroon 5 and 5 Seconds of Summer are scheduled to perform. Jennifer Aniston, Michael Keaton and Jennifer Lopez also are slated to appear.

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Richard C. Hottelet, who covered the D-Day invasion of Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge for CBS and became the last survivor of the “Murrow Boys,” the network’s pioneering World War II radio newsmen who worked under Edward R. Murrow, died on Wednesday at his home in Wilton, Connecticut. He was 97. His granddaughter, Maria Hottelet Foley, confirmed the death.

Hottelet, the youngest member of the Murrow Boys when he was hired and the last of them still with CBS when he retired in 1985, was a dogged reporter who so angered Nazi leaders while working for United Press in the war’s early stages that he was imprisoned by the Gestapo for four months.

“Only 26 at the time Murrow hired him, the tall, thin Hottelet was, despite a disarm-

ing smile and an elegant voice, an aggressive and sometimes abrasive reporter who refused to be intimidated by any official, Nazi or Allied,” Stanley Cloud and Lynne Olson wrote in the book The Murrow Boys (Mariner Books, 1996).

In February 2006, the British reprised the era of the Murrow Boys when the state-run organization English Heritage honored Murrow, who died in 1965, by placing a blue plaque on the building at 84 Hallam St. where he lived when he made his memorable broadcasts beginning, “This … is London.”

Hottelet unveiled the plaque.

Hottelet’s wife, Ann, died last year. Their son, Richard, died in 2009, and their daughter, Antonia, died in the 1990s. Besides Hottelet Foley, Hottelet is survived by three grandsons, Henry, Richard and Caleb, and two greatgrandchildren.

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BEN LUJAN TOURNAMENT

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New Mexico’s Deshawn Delaney tries to stay in bounds after stealing a pass against Central Arkansas during Wednesday’s game in Albuquerque.

By Will Webber The New Mexican

ALBUQUERQUE — Playing the role of Santa Claus on Wednesday night was The University of New Mexico men’s basketball team.

Facing winless Central Arkansas in The Pit, the Lobos doled out enough gift baskets to keep the Bears close until early in the second half. It wasn’t until Deshawn Delaney led a late surge that helped UNM pull away for a 76-55

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nonconference win.

It was New Mexico’s fourth straight win and gave the team a measure of momentum heading into Saturday’s Rio Grande Rivalry rematch with New Mexico State.

Delaney matched a career high with 22 points and established a new personal best with 13 rebounds. He also had a pair of two-hand flushes that brought the crowd to its feet and kept the Bears from making a serious run.

Hugh Greenwood added 14 points and five rebounds while oft-injured Jordan Goodman, mak-

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BASEBALL CUBA

A ‘Drastic’ impact Normalized relations between Cuba and U.S. may dramatically affect MLB

St. Michael’s senior forward Alex Groenewold plays during last year’s Ben Lujan Tournament.

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St. Mike’s keeps its focus on the future

By James Barron The New Mexican

with the Boston Red Sox. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig received a nickname — “The Wild Horse” — from no less of an authority than Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully.

A new burst of talent may arrive from Cuba’s highest level into the majors and the upper levels of the minor leagues in the United States. Scouts would flock to youth tournaments in an attempt to discover teenaged players with huge potential

Martin Romero is becoming an expert at cautionary tales.

A week ago, the head girls basketball coach at St. Michael’s warned his team that if it didn’t come ready to compete right from the opening tip of its first-round game against Belen in the Capital City Tournament, an 0-5 start to the season could be a very real possibility.

After passing tough challenges against the Lady Eagles, Lovington and host Santa Fe High to win the Capital City title, Romero went about reminding his Lady Horsemen (4-2) about not overlooking anybody who stood in their way. That was in anticipation of their opening-round opponent, Mora, in Pojoaque Valley’s Ben Lujan Tournament that starts Thursday in Ben Lujan Gymnasium.

St. Michael’s opens the girls portion of the tournament at 11:30 a.m. against the Rangerettes, who were the third seed in last year’s Class AA State Tournament but are just 1-3 at the moment. Romero reminded his girls of a summer camp game against Mora a few years ago in which the Lady Horsemen were dominated.

His warning is that a loss to the wrong team could undo the momentum they gained over the weekend.

“We talked about the Bernalillo game [which St. Michael’s won 46-41 on Tuesday] and the Mora game being potential traps after playing so well in the Capital City,” Romero said. “Based on the way we practiced [on Wednesday], I know for certain they are taking the job seriously.”

Which is a good sign after a wild week in the Class AAAA girls basketball scene, which saw preseason favorite Albuquerque Hope Christian lose three times (twice to Los Alamos), Portales dominate another Ben Lujan Tournament entrant in Santa Fe Indian School on Friday and West Las Vegas struggle to a seventh-place finish at Capital City that the thenwinless Lady Horsemen won.

St. Michael’s senior forward Alex

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Los Angeles Dodgers’ Yasiel Puig leads off first during a July 23 game against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Twenty-five Cuban-born players appeared in the major leagues this year, a group that includes outfielders Puig and Yoenys Cespedes, inset, and hard-throwing reliever Aroldis Chapman.

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resident Barack Obama’s move to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba will resonate through baseball.

The trickle of dazzling talent that already flows from the baseball-crazed island could turn into a geyser, a stream of available players that would force Major League Baseball to frame and police how teams acquire Cuban play-

ers. The political thaw would also eliminate the dangerous back channels of defection.

The impact on the sport could be immense and, in the words of one team official, “drastic.”

Even with a political blockade between Cuba and the United States, players born in Cuba have shaped the game. White Sox designated hitter Jose Abreu earned last year’s American League Rookie of the Year. Tigers outfielder Yoenis Cespedes has won the past two Home Run Derbies. Outfielder Rusney Castillo signed a $72.5 million contract

NFL

Randle, Dunbar wait on status of Cowboys’ Murray

49ers release McDonald amid further legal trouble

By Janie McCauley and Paul Elias The Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Citing a pattern of behavior and off-field issues, San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke informed defensive lineman Ray McDonald that he was released Wednesday amid a sexual assault investigation by San Jose police.

Baalke spoke with McDonald and his agent by phone around 12:30 p.m. MST to let them know the defender is “terminated” “After the recent allegations concerning Ray McDonald, we as an organization notified him and his agent that he will be terminated, released immediately, effective immediately,” Baalke said. “While this organization has a strong belief in due process and has demonstrated that over time, Ray’s

demonstrated a pattern of poor decision-making that has led to multiple distractions to this organization and this football team that really can no longer be tolerated.”

Baalke said CEO Jed York and coach Jim HarRay baugh also were involved McDonald in the decision.

“We expect a lot from our players, hold them accountable for their actions,” Baalke said. “This is a situation that we can all learn from.”

Baalke said the 49ers notified the NFL of the allegations against McDonald, saying: “This is a team decision. This is not a

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By Schuyler Dixon The Associated Press

Not much going on here There are few, if any, reasons to watch the Titans play the Jaguars on Thursday night.

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IRVING, Texas — Joseph Randle says he goes into every game not really knowing what his workload will be.

So the Dallas running back doesn’t really see this week as anything unusual, even if he might be taking the place of NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray.

The Cowboys don’t know if Murray can play Sunday against Indianapolis after breaking his left hand in last weekend’s victory at Philadelphia. He had a large cast Tuesday, a day after surgery on his left ring finger, but went through some drills in practice Wednesday with a much smaller wrap.

While Colts coach Chuck Pagano says his team is practicing as if Murray will play, Randle and Lance Dunbar are preparing

for a rare moment in the spotlight.

The Cowboys (10-4) are in position to clinch a playoff berth, but facing the possibility of missing the postseason if they lose one of their last two games.

“I feel like I can get the DeMarco job done,” Randle said. “I Murray don’t want to let the team down. I know this is a huge game for our season.”

Randle started twice last season when Murray had a sprained knee, but the Cowboys weren’t counting so heavily on the running game then.

While Randle is averaging 7 yards per carry in spot duty this year, he had 91 yards rushing on 33 carries — a 2.8-yard aver-

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BASKETBALL NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic Toronto Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Southeast Washington Atlanta Miami Orlando Charlotte Central Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit

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Pct .769 .417 .391 .185 .083 Pct .750 .720 .462 .357 .240 Pct .625 .583 .500 .308 .192

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Western Conference Southwest W L Pct GB Memphis 21 4 .840 — Houston 18 5 .783 2 Dallas 19 8 .704 3 San Antonio 17 9 .654 4½ New Orleans 12 12 .500 8½ Northwest W L Pct GB Portland 20 6 .769 — Oklahoma City 12 13 .480 7½ Denver 10 14 .417 9 Utah 7 19 .269 13 Minnesota 5 19 .208 14 Pacific W L Pct GB Golden State 21 3 .875 — L.A. Clippers 18 7 .720 3½ Phoenix 13 14 .481 9½ Sacramento 11 14 .440 10½ L.A. Lakers 8 17 .320 13½ Wednesday’s Games Phoenix 111, Charlotte 106 Atlanta 127, Cleveland 98 Utah 105, Miami 87 Dallas 117, Detroit 106 Boston 109, Orlando 92 Toronto 105, Brooklyn 89 Memphis 117, San Antonio 116,3OT Portland 104, Milwaukee 97 L.A. Clippers 102, Indiana 100 Houston at Denver Thursday’s Games New York at Chicago, 6 p.m.

New Orleans at Houston, 6:30 p.m.

Milwaukee at Sacramento, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Golden State, 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday Raptors 105, Nets 89 BROOKLYN (89) Jo.Johnson 8-17 0-3 17, Teletovic 5-10 0-0 14, Plumlee 9-13 5-11 23, Anderson 1-7 1-2 4, D.Williams 5-15 0-1 11, Jack 2-6 0-0 4, Jordan 1-3 4-5 6, Jefferson 3-4 0-0 7, Bogdanovic 1-5 0-0 3, Davies 0-1 0-0 0, Morris 0-0 0-0 0, Brown 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 35-81 10-22 89.

TORONTO (105) Ross 3-10 1-1 9, A.Johnson 5-8 3-6 13, Valanciunas 6-7 4-4 16, Fields 3-4 0-0 6, Lowry 7-13 4-4 20, Patterson 5-10 0-0 13, L.Williams 4-10 0-0 10, Hansbrough 0-3 0-0 0, Vasquez 6-11 0-0 13, Ja.Johnson 2-4 1-4 5, Stiemsma 0-0 0-0 0, Caboclo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-80 13-19 105.

Brooklyn 30 22 21 16—89 Toronto 22 31 23 29—105 3-Point Goals—Brooklyn 9-27 (Teletovic 4-8, Jefferson 1-1, Bogdanovic 1-3, Jo.Johnson 1-4, Anderson 1-5, D.Williams 1-5, Plumlee 0-1), Toronto 10-20 (Patterson 3-4, Lowry 2-3, L.Williams 2-4, Ross 2-5, Vasquez 1-3, Fields 0-1). Fouled Out—A. Johnson. Rebounds—Brooklyn 53 (Plumlee, Jo.Johnson 8), Toronto 50 (Valanciunas 10). Assists—Brooklyn 20 (D.Williams 7), Toronto 24 (Lowry 12). Total Fouls—Brooklyn 16, Toronto 21. A—19,800 (19,800).

Hawks 127, Cavaliers 98 ATLANTA (127) Carroll 5-9 0-0 13, Millsap 7-11 0-0 14, Horford 10-14 0-0 20, Korver 1-3 1-1 4, Schroder 4-6 2-2 10, Scott 5-7 3-4 15, Sefolosha 1-3 0-0 3, Antic 4-6 2-3 11, Mack 7-8 4-4 24, Bazemore 3-7 1-2 9, Muscala 2-2 0-0 4, Jenkins 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 49-76 13-16 127.

CLEVELAND (98) James 8-16 5-7 21, Love 4-10 3-3 13, Varejao 2-4 0-0 4, Marion 2-5 2-2 6, Irving 4-9 1-1 9, Thompson 3-3 1-2 7, Dellavedova 2-7 0-0 6, Waiters 9-18 2-2 21, Harris 1-2 0-2 3, Jones 2-5 0-0 6, Price 0-3 0-0 0, Amundson 0-0 2-2 2.

Totals 37-82 16-21 98.

Atlanta 26 39 30 32 —127 Cleveland 34 26 15 23 —98 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 16-28 (Mack 6-6, Carroll 3-6, Bazemore 2-3, Scott 2-3, Sefolosha 1-1, Antic 1-2, Korver 1-3, Millsap 0-1, Schroder 0-1, Horford 0-2), Cleveland 8-30 (Jones 2-5, Love 2-6, Dellavedova 2-6, Harris 1-2, Waiters 1-3, Price 0-1, James 0-2, Marion 0-2, Irving 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Atlanta 41 (Millsap 8), Cleveland 39 (Love 10). Assists—Atlanta 36 (Schroder 10), Cleveland 24 (Love, Irving 6).

Total Fouls—Atlanta 17, Cleveland 17.

Technicals—Atlanta defensive three second, Waiters. A—20,562.

Suns 111, Hornets 106 PHOENIX (111) Tucker 1-3 2-2 4, Mark.Morris 6-10 0-0 13, Len 5-6 0-0 10, G.Dragic 8-17 3-3 20, Bledsoe 5-15 4-4 15, Plumlee 1-2 0-0 2, Marc.Morris 4-5 0-0 8, Thomas 7-13 6-10 23, Green 6-11 1-2 16. Totals 43-82 16-21 111.

CHARLOTTE (106) Kidd-Gilchrist 3-8 0-3 6, Zeller 2-4 3-4 7, Jefferson 13-22 2-2 28, Stephenson 3-8 1-1 7, Walker 9-20 5-6 27, Williams 1-4 1-2 4, Henderson 2-2 0-0 4, Neal 5-13 0-0 13, Roberts 2-5 4-4 10, Biyombo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-86 16-22 106.

Phoenix 27 27 29 28—111 Charlotte 31 30 26 19—106 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 9-25 (Green 3-5, Thomas 3-8, Mark.Morris 1-1, Bledsoe 1-4, G.Dragic 1-6, Tucker 0-1), Charlotte 10-24 (Walker 4-8, Neal 3-6, Roberts 2-4, Williams 1-4, Stephenson 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Phoenix 52 (Mark.Morris 8), Charlotte 44 (Jefferson 10). Assists—Phoenix 22 (G.Dragic 8), Charlotte 22 (Walker 7).

Total Fouls—Phoenix 15, Charlotte 16.

Technicals—Mark.Morris 2. Ejected— Mark.Morris. A—15,459 (19,077).

Celtics 109, Magic 92 ORLANDO (92) Harris 5-9 7-8 17, Frye 4-9 2-2 13, Vucevic 9-19 0-0 18, Fournier 6-14 1-2 13, Oladipo 3-12 0-0 7, B.Gordon 2-7 0-0 4, Payton 3-5 0-0 6, O’Quinn 4-6 3-3 11, Harkless 1-3 0-0 3, Nicholson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 37-85 13-15 92.

BOSTON (109) J.Green 6-14 2-3 16, Sullinger 7-13 0-0 16, Zeller 4-5 2-2 10, Bradley 2-6 0-0 4, Rondo 6-12 0-0 13, Olynyk 6-8 1-3 15, Wallace 0-0 0-0 0, Bass 6-10 6-6 18, Turner 3-4 2-2 8, Pressey 4-8 1-2 9.

Totals 44-80 14-18 109.

Orlando 28 25 20 19—92 Boston 29 27 22 31—109 3-Point Goals—Orlando 5-19 (Frye 3-6, Oladipo 1-2, Harkless 1-3, B.Gordon 0-1, O’Quinn 0-1, Payton 0-1, Harris 0-2, Fournier 0-3), Boston 7-19 (Sullinger 2-3, Olynyk 2-4, J.Green 2-5, Rondo 1-3, Bradley 0-1, Pressey 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Orlando 41 (Vucevic 13), Boston 49 (Zeller, Rondo 7). Assists—Orlando 17 (Payton, Fournier 4), Boston 25 (Rondo 15). Total Fouls—Orlando 16, Boston 16. A—16,764 (18,624).

Mavericks 117, Pistons 106 DALLAS (117) Parsons 10-17 8-9 32, Nowitzki 5-10 6-6 18, Chandler 5-9 6-9 16, Ellis 11-20 2-4 25, Nelson 0-4 0-0 0, Aminu 1-3 1-2 3, Harris 2-4 2-2 8, Wright 4-5 2-3 10, Jefferson 0-2 0-0 0, Barea 1-2 0-0 3, Crowder 1-3 0-0 2. Totals 40-79 27-35 117.

DETROIT (106) Singler 3-6 0-0 9, J.Smith 3-4 1-2 7, Drummond 9-16 1-6 19, Caldwell-Pope 5-15 1-1 14, Jennings 5-14 2-2 13, Monroe 1-5 2-2 4, Meeks 2-8 4-4 9, Butler 3-9 0-0 8, Augustin 4-7 0-0 10, Jerebko 5-5 2-2 13. Totals 40-89 13-19 106.

Dallas 32 21 30 34—117 Detroit 30 21 22 33—106 3-Point Goals—Dallas 10-22 (Parsons 4-6, Harris 2-3, Nowitzki 2-4, Barea 1-2, Ellis 1-2, Jefferson 0-1, Nelson 0-2, Crowder 0-2), Detroit 13-33 (Singler 3-5, Caldwell-Pope 3-9, Augustin 2-3, Butler 2-6, Jerebko 1-1, Meeks 1-3, Jennings 1-5, Drummond 0-1). Fouled Out—Drummond. Rebounds—Dallas 54 (Nowitzki 10), Detroit 48 (Drummond 24). Assists—Dallas 29 (Harris 9), Detroit 22 (Jennings 7). Total Fouls—Dallas 15, Detroit 27. A—12,287 (22,076).

Jazz 105, Heat 87 UTAH (105) Hayward 9-13 7-7 29, Favors 3-8 5-7 11, Kanter 7-12 3-4 18, Burks 3-7 4-4 12, Burke 3-10 0-0 9, Exum 4-5 0-0 10, Hood 2-3 0-0 6, Booker 2-4 0-0 4, Gobert 2-2 2-2 6, Ingles 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 35-66 21-24 105.

MIAMI (87) Deng 3-6 2-2 8, Andersen 3-6 0-0 6, Hamilton 1-3 0-0 2, Wade 12-19 16-21 42, Cole 0-4 1-2 1, Chalmers 3-13 4-5 11, Haslem 1-4 1-3 3, Napier 0-4 0-2 0, Williams 2-7 0-0 5, Ennis 2-4 5-5 9.

Totals 27-70 29-40 87.

Utah 33 22 22 28 —105 Miami 16 25 18 28 —87 3-Point Goals—Utah 14-25 (Hayward 4-5, Burke 3-8, Hood 2-2, Burks 2-3, Exum 2-3, Kanter 1-2, Ingles 0-2), Miami 4-17 (Wade 2-3, Williams 1-4, Chalmers 1-5, Cole 0-1, Hamilton 0-1, Deng 0-1, Napier 0-2). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Utah 46 (Gobert 9), Miami 42 (Andersen 9). Assists—Utah 23 (Hayward 7), Miami 10 (Wade 3). Total Fouls—Utah 26, Miami 24.

Technicals—Booker 2, Burks, Utah defensive three second. Ejected— Booker. A—19,633 (19,600).

Grizzlies 117, Spurs 116, 3OT MEMPHIS (117) Pondexter 2-6 0-0 4, Randolph 9-19 3-4 21, Gasol 10-16 5-6 26, Conley 5-19 2-2 14, Lee 6-13 0-0 14, Carter 6-13 1-2 18, Koufos 8-10 0-0 16, Udrih 0-4 0-0 0, Leuer 1-4 0-0 2, Calathes 1-3 0-0 2.

Totals 48-107 11-14 117.

SAN ANTONIO (116) Anderson 1-3 1-1 3, Duncan 9-22 5-15 23, Bonner 0-1 0-0 0, Joseph 4-10 0-0 8, Green 9-17 0-0 25, Ginobili 7-20 3-7 21, Diaw 5-15 4-4 17, Splitter 2-6 0-0 4, Belinelli 6-11 0-0 15, Daye 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 43-105 13-27 116.

Memphis 34 18 21 19 10 9 6—117 San Antonio19 26 23 24 10 9 5—116 3-Point Goals—Memphis 10-27 (Carter 5-9, Lee 2-2, Conley 2-7, Gasol 1-1, Calathes 0-1, Leuer 0-1, Pondexter 0-3, Udrih 0-3), San Antonio 17-35 (Green 7-13, Ginobili 4-9, Diaw 3-6, Belinelli 3-6, Joseph 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Memphis 68 (Randolph 21), San Antonio 70 (Duncan 16). Assists—Memphis 29 (Conley 10), San Antonio 31 (Ginobili 8). Total Fouls—Memphis 27, San Antonio 16.

A—18,581 (18,797).

FOOTBALL

Trail Blazers 104, Bucks 97 MILWAUKEE (97) Dudley 1-5 1-2 3, Antetokounmpo 4-7 2-2 10, Sanders 4-4 1-3 9, Knight 10-19 2-2 24, Mayo 4-12 4-6 12, Pachulia 1-3 3-4 5, Middleton 5-12 3-3 17, O’Bryant 1-1 0-0 2, Marshall 2-6 0-0 5, Bayless 5-8 0-0 10, Wolters 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 37-77 16-22 97.

PORTLAND (104) Batum 3-11 1-1 8, Aldridge 10-19 3-4 23, Robinson 5-8 5-15 15, Lillard 10-18 5-6 29, Matthews 5-8 0-0 11, Blake 1-5 0-0 3, Kaman 3-12 0-0 6, Crabbe 0-0 0-0 0, Freeland 3-4 0-1 6, McCollum 1-2 1-2 3. Totals 41-87 15-29 104.

Milwaukee 25 16 29 27—97 Portland 18 25 25 36—104 3-Point Goals—Milwaukee 7-19 (Middleton 4-6, Knight 2-6, Marshall 1-2, Bayless 0-1, Dudley 0-2, Mayo 0-2), Portland 7-23 (Lillard 4-7, Blake 1-4, Matthews 1-4, Batum 1-6, Aldridge 0-1, McCollum 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Milwaukee 40 (Pachulia 8), Portland 66 (Robinson 16). Assists—Milwaukee 16 (Dudley 5), Portland 25 (Lillard 7). Total Fouls—Milwaukee 25, Portland 19.

Flagrant Fouls—Sanders. A—19,495 (19,980).

Clippers 102, Pacers 100 INDIANA (100) S.Hill 2-8 4-4 10, West 8-15 1-2 17, Hibbert 3-10 1-2 7, Watson 3-9 6-7 12, Stuckey 6-12 0-2 12, Miles 6-14 3-5 17, Allen 6-11 0-0 12, Sloan 1-3 1-1 3, Scola 5-7 0-0 10, Rudez 0-1 0-0 0.

Totals 40-90 16-23 100.

L.A. CLIPPERS (102) Barnes 1-3 1-2 3, Griffin 11-27 9-13 31, Jordan 4-8 7-15 15, Paul 7-14 5-6 20, Redick 4-10 5-7 16, Crawford 4-7 1-2 10, Farmar 2-5 0-0 5, Davis 1-3 0-0 2, Douglas-Roberts 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 34-78 28-45 102.

Indiana 27 24 21 28—100 L.A. Clippers 30 22 26 24—102 3-Point Goals—Indiana 4-19 (S.Hill 2-5, Miles 2-8, Rudez 0-1, Scola 0-1, Stuckey 0-1, Watson 0-3), L.A. Clippers 6-18 (Redick 3-8, Crawford 1-1, Farmar 1-2, Paul 1-3, Barnes 0-2, Griffin 0-2). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—Indiana 53 (Allen 14), L.A. Clippers 65 (Jordan 23). Assists— Indiana 27 (S.Hill 6), L.A. Clippers 20 (Paul 9). Total Fouls—Indiana 30, L.A. Clippers 15. Technicals—Indiana Coach Vogel. A—19,060 (19,060).

NBA Leaders Through Dec. 16 Scoring G FG FT PTS Harden, HOU 23 178 196 605 James, CLE 22 200 128 563 Bryant, LAL 25 214 166 631 Davis, NOR 23 221 124 566 Curry, GOL 24 197 98 564 Anthony, NYK 24 211 103 562 Griffin, LAC 24 209 114 539 Aldridge, POR 24 209 101 533 Thompsn, GOL 23 176 80 499 Rebounds G OFF DEF TOT Jordan, LAC 24 89 214 303 Gasol, CHI 21 53 197 250 Drmmnd, DET 25 112 185 297 Chandler, DAL 26 108 194 302 Vucevic, ORL 21 69 174 243 Randlph, MEM 24 86 178 264 Duncan, SAN 21 64 163 227 Asik, NOR 20 76 137 213 Assists G AST Wall, WAS 24 255 Rondo, BOS 21 222 Lawson, DEN 23 238 Paul, LAC 24 233 James, CLE 22 172 Crtr-Williams, PHL 17 131 Lowry, TOR 25 191 Curry, GOL 24 182

AVG 26.3 25.6 25.2 24.6 23.5 23.4 22.5 22.2 21.7 AVG 12.6 11.9 11.9 11.6 11.6 11.0 10.8 10.7 AVG 10.6 10.6 10.3 9.7 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.6

NCAA BASKETBALL Men’s Top 25 Wednesday’s Games No. 12 Ohio State 97, N.C. A&T 55 No. 16 Washington vs. Grambling State Cincinnati 71, No. 19 San Diego St. 62, OT No. 25 Michigan St. 66, East. Michigan 46 Thursday’s Games No. 2 Duke vs. UConn at the Izod Center, East Rutherford, N.J., 6 p.m.

No. 6 Virginia vs. Cleveland State, 5 p.m.

Men’s Division I Wednesday’s Games East Delaware St. 72, St. Francis (NY) 64 Pittsburgh 65, Manhattan 56 St. Francis (Pa.) 67, Duquesne 52 Midwest Cent. Michigan 80, Northwestern 67 Cincinnati 71, San Diego St. 62, OT Green Bay 66, Morehead St. 50 Illinois 73, Hampton 55 Illinois St. 64, UT-Martin 54 James Madison 72, Ball St. 52 Kennesaw St. 90, Youngstown St. 84 Loyola of Chicago 83, Abilene Christian 44 Miami (Ohio) 71, Longwood 60 Michigan St. 66, E. Michigan 46 Nebraska-Omaha 92, N. Colorado 82 Ohio St. 97, NC A&T 55 Saint Louis 75, Texas-Pan American 69 Toledo 83, Robert Morris 57 Southwest Ark.-Pine Bluff 61, Houston 56, OT Baylor 66, New Mexico St. 55 North Texas 78, Langston 65 SMU 67, Ill.-Chicago 46 Stephen F. Austin 66, Texas St. 60 Texas Tech 101, SC State 39 Tulsa 74, Missouri St. 70

South Arkansas St. 69, Mississippi St. 55 Auburn 80, Winthrop 62 Campbell 70, SIU-Edwardsville 65 Florida St. 93, North Florida 77 High Point 106, Ferrum 48 Jacksonville 68, Gardner-Webb 65 Louisiana-Lafayette 115, Milligan 76 Memphis 83, SC-Upstate 73 Murray St. 94, Alcorn St. 56 NC Central 108, Barber-Scotia 52 NC State 83, Tennessee 72 Old Dominion 58, Georgia St. 54, OT UCF 75, Detroit 70 UNC Wilmington 73, Liberty 70, OT W. Kentucky 75, Chicago St. 60 Wofford 64, Charleston Southern 58 Far West Cal Poly 60, Northeastern 58 Denver 83, Texas A&M-CC 73 Incarnate Word 82, Grand Canyon 80 New Mexico 76, Cent. Arkansas 55 Stanford 67, Loyola Marymount 58

Women’s Top 25

Wednesday’s Games No. 1 South Carolina 69, Hampton 49 No. 3 Texas 76, McNeese State 59 Chattanooga 54, No. 7 Stanford 46 No. 13 Duke 92, Oklahoma 72 No. 21 Mississippi State 66, LouisianaLafayette 51 No. 25 DePaul 109, Loyola of Chicago 84 Thursday’s Games No. 10 Louisville at Grand Canyon, 7 p.m.

No. 19 Oklahoma State at Weber State, 7 p.m.

Women’s Division I Wednesday’s Games East American U. 60, Manhattan 52 Quinnipiac 74, Drexel 50 Siena 75, Sacred Heart 65 Vermont 63, St. Francis (NY) 61 Yale 90, Wagner 65 Youngstown St. 73, Robert Morris 65, OT South Akron 73, UCF 64 Auburn 62, Savannah St. 56 Chattanooga 54, Stanford 46 Duke 92, Oklahoma 72 E. Kentucky 62, Alabama A&M 56 Florida Gulf Coast 91, BethuneCookman 46 Georgia Tech 77, Alabama St. 53 Mississippi St. 66, Louisiana-Lafayette 51 N. Kentucky 66, Cincinnati 52 NC State 67, Liberty 64 Richmond 77, UNC Wilmington 67 SC-Upstate 75, Morehead St. 69 South Carolina 69, Hampton 49 South Florida 84, N. Colorado 43 Southern U. 80, Florida A&M 69 Midwest DePaul 109, Loyola of Chicago 84 N. Illinois 69, SIU-Edwardsville 47 Southwest Oakland 61, Texas A&M-CC 54 Texas 76, McNeese St. 59 Texas Southern 92, Houston Baptist 80 Far West Montana 70, Seattle 64, OT Northwestern 88, UNLV 84 San Francisco 60, North Texas 42

HOCKEY NHL Eastern Conference GP W Pittsburgh 30 20 Tampa Bay 33 20 N.Y. Islanders31 21 Montreal 32 20 Detroit 32 17 N.Y. Rangers29 15 Toronto 31 19 Boston 32 16 Florida 29 13 Washington 30 14 Ottawa 31 13 Columbus 30 13 Buffalo 32 13 New Jersey 33 11 Philadelphia30 11 Carolina 30 8

L OL Pts GFGA 6 4 44 98 71 10 3 43 110 87 10 0 42 99 89 10 2 42 87 80 7 8 42 92 80 10 4 34 89 79 9 3 41 109 87 13 3 35 81 83 8 8 34 66 75 10 6 34 86 81 12 6 32 82 86 15 2 28 72 95 17 2 28 62100 16 6 28 74 96 14 5 27 80 90 19 3 19 62 87

Western Conference GP W L OL Pts GFGA Anaheim 33 21 7 5 47 97 89 Chicago 32 22 9 1 45 100 64 St. Louis 31 21 8 2 44 94 72 Vancouver 31 18 11 2 38 89 88 Nashville 30 20 8 2 42 81 59 San Jose 32 17 11 4 38 90 82 Winnipeg 32 16 10 6 38 78 75 Los Angeles 32 15 11 6 36 84 78 Calgary 33 17 14 2 36 97 90 Minnesota 30 16 12 2 34 86 78 Dallas 30 12 13 5 29 87103 Colorado 30 10 13 7 27 78 98 Arizona 31 11 16 4 26 72100 Edmonton 32 7 19 6 20 66106 Note: Two points are awarded for a win; one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Wednesday’s Games Ottawa 2, New Jersey 0 Boston 3, Minnesota 2, OT Dallas 2, Vancouver 0 Thursday’s Games Florida at Philadelphia, 5 p.m.

Colorado at Pittsburgh, 5 p.m.

Toronto at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Washington at Columbus, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at Montreal, 5:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Los Angeles, 8:30 p.m.

Edmonton at San Jose, 8:30 p.m.

Friday’s Games Tampa Bay at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Anaheim at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Detroit, 5:30 p.m.

Boston at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Dallas at Calgary, 7 p.m.

NFL American Conference East W y-New England 11 Buffalo 8 Miami 7 N.Y. Jets 3 South W y-Indianapolis 10 Houston 7 Tennessee 2 Jacksonville 2 North W Cincinnati 9 Pittsburgh 9 Baltimore 9 Cleveland 7 West W y-Denver 11 Kansas City 8 San Diego 8 Oakland 2

L 3 6 7 11 L 4 7 12 12 L 4 5 5 7 L 3 6 6 12

T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 1 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0

Pct .786 .571 .500 .214 Pct .714 .500 .143 .143 Pct .679 .643 .643 .500 Pct .786 .571 .571 .143

PF 442 302 327 230 PF 424 324 231 211 PF 311 389 376 276 PF 407 322 303 213

PA 280 254 301 360 PA 317 277 390 376 PA 289 339 267 300 PA 303 254 294 381

National Conference East W L T Dallas 10 4 0 Philadelphia 9 5 0 N.Y. Giants 5 9 0 Washington 3 11 0 South W L T New Orleans 6 8 0 Carolina 5 8 1 Atlanta 5 9 0 Tampa Bay 2 12 0 North W L T Detroit 10 4 0 Green Bay 10 4 0 Minnesota 6 8 0 Chicago 5 9 0 West W L T x-Arizona 11 3 0 Seattle 10 4 0 San Francisco 7 7 0 St. Louis 6 8 0 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division

Pct .714 .643 .357 .214 Pct .429 .393 .357 .143 Pct .714 .714 .429 .357 Pct .786 .714 .500 .429

PF 381 416 317 257 PF 364 288 348 254 PF 281 436 277 296 PF 287 339 251 291

PA 328 347 339 370 PA 374 358 369 367 PA 238 325 297 409 PA 244 242 285 297

Week 16 Thursday, Dec. 18 Tennessee at Jacksonville, 6:25 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20 Philadelphia at Washington, 2:30 p.m.

San Diego at San Francisco, 6:25 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 21 Baltimore at Houston, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 11 a.m.

Atlanta at New Orleans, 11 a.m.

Minnesota at Miami, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Carolina, 11 a.m.

Green Bay at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Kansas City at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

New England at N.Y. Jets, 11 a.m.

N.Y. Giants at St. Louis, 2:05 p.m.

Buffalo at Oakland, 2:25 p.m.

Indianapolis at Dallas, 2:25 p.m.

Seattle at Arizona, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 Denver at Cincinnati, 6:30 p.m.

Week 17 Sunday, Dec. 28 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 11 a.m.

Detroit at Green Bay, 11 a.m.

Jacksonville at Houston, 11 a.m.

San Diego at Kansas City, 11 a.m.

Chicago at Minnesota, 11 a.m.

Carolina at Atlanta, 11 a.m.

Cleveland at Baltimore, 11 a.m.

Dallas at Washington, 11 a.m.

N.Y. Jets at Miami, 11 a.m.

Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m.

Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m.

Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 11 a.m.

New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m.

Arizona at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m.

St. Louis at Seattle, 2:25 p.m.

Oakland at Denver, 2:25 p.m.

NFL Calendar Dec. 28 — Regular season ends.

Jan. 3-4, 2015 — Wild-card playoffs.

NCAA FOOTBALL FCS Playoffs Semifinals Friday, Dec. 19 Sam Houston State (11-4) at North Dakota State (13-1), 6 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20 Illinois State (12-1) at New Hampshire (12-1), Noon Championship Saturday, Jan. 10 At FC Dallas Stadium Frisco, Texas Semifinal winners, 11 a.m.

Division II Playoffs Championship Saturday, Dec. 20 At Sporting Park - Kansas City, Kan. Minnesota State-(Mankato) (14-0) vs.

Colorado State-Pueblo (13-1), 2 p.m.

NAIA Championship Friday, Dec. 19 At Daytona Beach, Fla. Marian (Ind.) (11-2) vs. Southern Oregon (12-2), 1 p.m.

Division III Playoffs Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl Friday, Dec. 19 - At Salem, Va. Mount Union (14-0) vs. WisconsinWhitewater (14-0), 5 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 22 Miami Beach Bowl BYU (8-4) vs. Memphis (9-3), Noon (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 23 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Marshall (12-1) vs. Northern Illinois (11-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Poinsettia Bowl - At San Diego Navy (6-5) vs. San Diego State (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 24 Bahamas Bowl - At Nassau Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Central Michigan (7-5), 10 a.m. (ESPN) Hawaii Bowl - At Honolulu Rice (7-5) vs. Fresno State (6-7), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 26 Heart of Dallas Bowl Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl - At Detroit Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl UCF (9-3) vs. N.C. State (7-5), 6 p.m.

(ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl - At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl - At El Paso, Texas Duke (9-3) vs. Arizona State (9-3), Noon (CBS) Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl - At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl - At San Diego Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl - At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5),Noon (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl - At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl - At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 7 p.m.

(ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 30 Music City Bowl - At Nashville, Tenn.

Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 1 p.m.

(ESPN) Belk Bowl - At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl At Santa Clara, Calif.

Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl - At Atlanta Mississippi (9-3) vs. TCU (11-1), 10:30 a.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl - At Glendale, Ariz.

Boise State (11-2) vs. Arizona (10-3), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl - At Miami Mississippi State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (10-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl - At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), 10 a.m. (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 10:30 a.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl - At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), 11 a.m. (ABC) Rose Bowl - At Pasadena, Calif.

Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs.

Florida State (13-0), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl - At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs.

Ohio State (12-1), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 10 a.m. (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 1:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl - At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 4:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl - At Tempe, Ariz.

Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) GoDaddy Bowl - At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 10 Medal of Honor Bowl American vs. National, 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 12 College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)

FBS Bowls Saturday, Dec. 20 New Orleans Bowl Nevada (7-5) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette (8-4), 9 a.m. (ESPN) New Mexico Bowl - At Albuquerque UTEP (7-5) vs. Utah State (9-4), 12:20 p.m. (ESPN) Las Vegas Bowl Colorado State (10-2) vs. Utah (8-4), 1:30 p.m. (ABC) Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise Western Michigan (8-4) vs. Air Force (9-3), 3:45 p.m. (ESPN) Camelia Bowl - At Montgomery, Ala. Bowling Green (7-6) vs. South Alabama (6-6), 7:15 p.m. (ESPN)

ON THIS DATE December 18 1995 — Jerry Rice of the San Francisco 49ers records the fifth-highest yardage total by a receiver in NFL history with 289 yards, and catches three touchdown passes in a 37-30 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Rice also becomes the first receiver to have three 100-reception seasons.

2000 — Marshall Faulk of St. Louis scores four touchdowns for the second straight week and third time this season, breaking the NFL record he shared with Jim Brown. The Rams lose to Tampa Bay 38-35.

Cuba: The league has already prepared for a situation like this Continued from Page B-1 and sign them on the cheap. Within a few years, baseball academies may spread across the island covered in the logos of major league teams, same as the patchwork of diamonds clustered around barracks-style dormitories strewn over the Dominican Republic.

On the day President Barack Obama announced his intention to end the 53-year standoff, the league still waited for the situation to develop. Multiple high-ranking team officials declined comment, underscoring the topic’s sensitive nature.

“Major League Baseball is closely monitoring the White House’s announcement regarding CubanAmerican relations,” the league said in a statement. “While there are not sufficient details to make a realistic

evaluation, we will continue to track this significant issue, and we will keep our clubs informed if this different direction may impact the manner in which they conduct business on issues related to Cuba.”

The changes could come fast, because baseball prepared for this day.

One Latin American scouting director, who has worked with Cuban baseball players since 1990, said he already has plans for the logistics of how to scout players on the island and the optimal place to build an academy. “I know what I would do,” he said. “I would just have to get approval from ownership.”

Latin American talent already saturates the sport, and the potential for a system in which teams can openly acquire talent from Cuba will only

bolster the region’s influence. The Dominican Republic, with a population of roughly 10.4 million, accounted for 9.7 percent of the players on major league opening day rosters, according to MLB figures. The talent pool in Cuba, the scouting director said, is “on the same plane” as the Dominican Republic. The country has a population of roughly 11.3 million. Within a decade or so, baseball could see a demographic turnover of its talent pool of 10 percent or more.

“It would be a huge boon for the U.S.,” the Latin American scouting director said. “It would be another island that’s fertile. Then it gets confusing.”

Major League Baseball would need to determine what set of rules it implements for teams acquiring

Cuban players. The league would hope for Cuban officials to allow it to use the same set of rules that apply in other Latin American countries: players over 23 would be considered free agents, and signing bonuses for players under 23 would be subject to spending limits per team.

But the Cuban government, as raised by Ben Badler of Baseball America, may provide complications.

Cuba could put in place a system in which MLB teams bid for the right to sign top Cuban players, similar to the posting system used by Japan’s top league, except the money would flow to the government as opposed to a private league.

Cuban baseball already has made a lasting impact on the major leagues.

Of the 186 players born in Cuba to

reach the majors, 25 appeared last season. Their achievements created a Cuban golden age. Livan Hernandez lifted the Florida Marlins to the 1997 World Series and threw the first pitch upon baseball’s return to Washington.

The Cincinnati Reds’ Aroldis Chapman throws more 100-mile-per-hour fastballs than any pitcher alive. Outfielder Jorge Soler is at the core of the Chicago Cubs’ rebuilding efforts.

But as more players defected, the stories of how they arrived turned grimmer. For years, Cuban baseball players morphed into a dark cottage industry, a black market unto themselves, their talent inviting danger as it created opportunity. Smuggling and secrecy have imperiled defectors’ safety, robbed them of money and chiseled at their dignity.

SPORTS

Sundevils overcome Horsemen 48-39 The Española Valley Sundevils put the clamps on when they needed to the most on Wednesday night.

They held St. Michael’s to just three fourth-quarter points, and that helped Española to a 48-39 nondistrict boys basketball win in Edward Medina Gymnasium.

The Horsemen (4-3) led 27-24 at the half and 36-34 entering the third quarter before the Sundevils put together a strong defen-

sive effort. Still, it took Española (9-2) until halfway through the quarter to take a 40-38 lead and it was just 43-39 entering the final minute before the Sundevils put the game away at the free-throw line.

Española overcame a rough start, as it turned the ball over eight times in the first 3 minutes of the game before rebounding to take an 11-9 lead after a quarter.

Leading the way for the Sundevils was Jared Garduño with 25 points, while Joseph Trujillo had 13 points and 16 rebounds.

St. Michael’s had Cameron Conway score 12 points, and Marcus PinchieraSandoval added nine.

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The Sundevils play Las Vegas Robertson on Friday before taking a 10-day break and returning to the court for the Rio Rancho Holiday Hoops Classic that starts Dec. 29.

St. Michael’s takes on intracity rival Santa Fe High on Friday in a rematch of last week’s opening-round game of the Capital City Tournament, won by the Demons 49-46. The Horsemen then travel to the south side to play their other intracity rival, Capital on Dec. 23 before heading to the Clovis Holiday Classic on Dec. 29.

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Future: Friends’ teams may face each other Continued from Page B-1 Groenewold put last week’s wild week into perspective.

“It’s nice to say that we won the Capital City, but that’s not going to help us win the tournament this weekend or any other games,” Groenewold said. “It’s just nice to say we have accomplished that, but there is so much more to do for the season.”

Still, this weekend’s boys and girls tournament offers some interesting side stories that could unfold.

While St. Michael’s and Pojoaque Valley (2-4) could possibly meet up in one semifinal, the Lady Braves (4-3) could have a reunion of sorts on their hands if they beat Socorro and run into Tularosa (7-0) on

the other side of the bracket.

It would pit a pair of former Pojoaque Valley coaches against each other in SFIS’ Lanse Carter and the Lady Wildcats’ Joe Estrada.

The two worked together for seven years at Capital and Pojoaque, and they helped guide the Elkettes to back-toback championships in 2008 and 2009. Estrada has spent the past four seasons at Tularosa and led the Lady Wildcats to the AA (now AAA) title in March. Carter, in his first year at SFIS, will be glad to see a familiar face instead of hearing a familiar voice.

“We’re still so close,” Carter said. “We share a lot of things, we talk twice a week on the phone and he’s grown so much as a coach. He’s such an intelli-

gent guy. It’ll be difficult to put on the game face and compete, but he’s going to put his on and so will I.” On the boys side, Monte del Sol (4-2) will continue its search to find an adequate replacement for point guard Javi Castillo, whose season might be in jeopardy after he injured his knee during the SFIS Braves Classic in early December. He tried to play through it against New Mexico School for the Deaf last week, but complained of pain to head coach Nick Rivera.

“He practiced but he told me it still hurt,” Rivera said. “I was like, ‘You’re not practicing until you get it checked out.’ It’s unfortunate that he might be out for the year, but we’ll be all right. We got a couple of guys

who want to play and are still learning.”

If the Dragons get past AAAA school Silver (2-3) in the opening round, they could run into a rematch against the 6-4 Braves, whom they lost to 74-53 on Dec. 4. Or they could run into the Braves 2.0 — also known as Laguna-Acoma. That first-round game promises to be an up-and-down affair as both teams thrive on constant full-court pressure and forcing opponents to play at a faster tempo than they would like.

The Hawks beat SFIS in the championship of the LagunaAcoma Invitational 65-52 over the weekend.

The other end of the bracket has Mora (1-1) playing Socorro (3-2), and Tularosa (2-5) facing Pojoaque (6-3) in the nightcap.

Lobos: Had to make up for a weak start Continued from Page B-1 ing his first appearance since UNM played in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off Nov. 20-23, had 13 points in 19 minutes.

For Delaney and Greenwood, it wasn’t so much how they finished as much as how they started. Both in the opening lineup, they both found themselves on the bench in the first four minutes as UNM got off to a sluggish start and fell behind 11-3.

Neither player said they could remember when the last time both had been yanked that early at the same time. They agreed, however, that head coach Craig Neal was none too pleased with their initial performance.

“Can’t repeat what he says but he definitely says stuff,” Greenwood said. “No one’s safe from coach Neal. No one’s safe.”

Neal also directed his ire at starting forward Devon Williams. While Delaney apparently got the message, Williams wobbled his way to six points and three rebounds in 18 minutes.

“I really thought DD and Devon were out of it to start the game, and Devon kind of stayed out of it and Deshawn kind of got back in the mix,” Neal said.

The Lobos used a 13-0 run that coincided with Goodman’s first appearance to take a 25-17 lead late in the first half.

They would never trail again, although the Bears (0-9) did

New Mexico’s Devon Williams, left, scores a layup in front of Central Arkansas center Jake Zuilhof during Wednesday’s game in Albuquerque. ERIC DRAPER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

keep it close.

They were within 52-47 with under 12 minutes to go in the game.

Central Arkansas’ 55 points were the most the Lobos had given up this month, snapping a three-game streak in which they’d held opponents to 47 or fewer points. The Bears hit four of their first five shots from 3-point range, but missed on 18 of their next 20 tries from the outside.

On the flip side was Greenwood. Sporting a new hairdo in which he wrapped his blonde locks in a bun on the back of his head, he connected on four 3-pointers, including a bucket

with 9:04 remaining in the first half to give UNM its first lead.

“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, it all comes down to shot selection,” he said. “Fading away a little bit too much as well. I’m focusing on how I’m going to shoot it and sticking my landing. Fortunately enough it’s been working so far.”

Delaney did most of his work in the second half, scoring 16 points, grabbing seven rebounds and blocking two shots in the game’s final 20 minutes. He said it was the little things that got him going — like getting an earful from Neal at halftime.

“I’ve found ways to get the job done, like rebound, defend, get steals,” Delaney said.

Although he had only three points, backup point guard Tim Jacobs did have a game-high nine assists in 23 minutes of playing time.

“He’s an energy guy,” Greenwood said of Jacobs. “For him, it starts on the defensive end.

He’s a guy that comes in and provides energy on the defensive end, and he’s a guy that can push the ball. The difference was we made shots tonight.”

As for Goodman’s solid outing, it was a breath of fresh air for Lobos fans. Having played sporadically since becoming a Lobo, he has come with great promise after transferring to UNM after an All-America career in junior college.

Still, Neal isn’t ready to erect statues of him outside The Pit. “He’s not the savior,” Neal said. “I mean, he’s a long way away from being a really good player. He played OK; he scored 13 points. But if you come watch the film with me I could show you 9,000 — well, not 9,000 things — but a lot of things. He’s out of shape. I mean, he’s a very talented kid but he’s not what our team’s made around. It’s not one guy that’s going to make us any better than the next guy.”

NOTES u Neal was none too happy with the Lobos’ effort early in the game. He said his club failed to execute properly the first five times it faced a ball screen from Central Arkansas.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Cincinnati beats No. 19 SDSU in overtime The Associated Press

CINCINNATI — Farad Cobb hit a 3-pointer that put Cincinnati in control in overtime, and the Bearcats pulled away to a 71-62 victory over Cincinnati 71 No. 19 San Diego State on Wednesday night 19 SDSU 62 after letting a late lead slip away in regulation.

The Bearcats (7-2) were coming off a 56-55 double-overtime loss at Nebraska on Saturday night that underscored their season-long struggle to hit shots. Cobb made the one in overtime that made the difference and finished with 12 points.

San Diego State (7-3) lost for only the second time in its last 20 overtime games.

Winston Shepard had a game-high 17 points, including a pair of free throws with 3.9 seconds left that tied it 57-all and sent it overtime. The Aztecs were outscored 14-5 in overtime.

NO. 25 MICHIGAN STATE 66, EASTERN MICHIGAN 46 In East Lansing, Mich., Bryn Forbes

scored 14 points and Travis Trice added 13, and No. 25 Michigan State denied Eastern Michigan its second straight upset win over an in-state foe.

Eastern Michigan beat Michigan in Ann Arbor last week, but the Eagles (8-2) never led against Michigan State. Eastern Michigan shot 23 percent from the field, and although its 2-3 zone caused the Spartans (8-3) to look ragged at times.

The Spartans did lose standout senior Branden Dawson to an apparent left wrist injury with 15:30 remaining in the game.

Dawson took a hard fall while trying to dunk the ball and did not return.

Raven Lee led the Eagles with 12 points.

NO. 12 OHIO ST. 97, NORTH CAROLINA A&T 55 In Columbus, Ohio, D’Angelo Russell scored 21 points and Marc Loving had 15, leading No. 12 Ohio State to a victory over North Carolina A&T. Shannon Scott added 12 assists, while Kam Williams had 15 points in the second half for the Buckeyes (9-1) in the game played before an announced crowd of 14,585 at Nationwide Arena.

Bruce Beckford had 26 points and Arturs

Bremers 14 for the Aggies (1-11), who have lost 11 in a row — the last 10 on the road — after opening with a win against Division III Greensboro College.

BAYLOR 66, NEW MEXICO STATE 55 In Waco, Texas, Johnathan Motley scored 16 points, and Al Freeman and Lester Medford added 10 each to lead Baylor past New Mexico State.

Rico Gathers had 12 rebounds for Baylor (9-1).

Remi Barry scored 14 and Pascal Siakam had 12 points to lead New Mexico State (4-7).

New Mexico State opened the second half strong, hitting back-to-back 3s from Barry and DK Eldridge, and a dunk by Johnathon Wilkins to pull the Aggies within 34-32 with 17:25 remaining.

Freeman answered with two 3-point baskets, Rico Gathers had five points, Royce O’Neale forced a steal and scored, and Medford had a layup to cap a 15-3 run to give Baylor a 49-35 lead with 10:33 left.

Eldridge made two free throws to pull the Aggies within 50-42 with 6:17 left, but would not get closer.

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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m. on ESPNU — Cleveland St. at Virginia 6 p.m. on ESPN — UConn vs. Duke, at East Rutherford, N.J. NBA 6 p.m. on TNT — New York at Chicago 8:30 p.m. on TNT — Oklahoma City at Golden State NFL 6:25 p.m. on NFL — Tennessee at Jacksonville WOMEN’S COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL 5 p.m. on ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, playoffs, semifinal, BYU vs.

Texas, in Oklahoma City 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2 — NCAA, Division I, playoffs, semifinal, Penn State vs. Stanford, in Oklahoma City

LOCAL TV CHANNELS FOX — Ch. 2 (KASA) NBC — Ch. 4 (KOB) ABC — Ch. 7 (KOAT) CBS — Ch. 13 (KRQE) Univision — Ch. 41 (KLUZ) ESPN — Comcast: Ch. 9 (Digital, Ch. 252); DirecTV: Ch. 206; Dish Network: Ch. 140 ESPN2 — Comcast: Ch. 8 (Digital, Ch. 253); DirecTV: Ch. 209; Dish Network: Ch. 144

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PREP SCHEDULE This week’s high school varsity sports schedule. For additions or changes, contact us at sports@sfnewmexican.com:

Today Boys basketball — Academy for Technology & the Classics at East Mountain JV, 5:30 p.m.

Taos at Grants Tournament, pairings TBA Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — first round Santa Fe Indian vs. Laguna-Acoma, 10 a.m.

Socorro vs. Mora, 2:30 p.m.

Silver vs. Monte del Sol, 4 p.m.

Tularosa at Pojoaque Valley, 8:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — Academy for Technology & the Classics at East Mountain, 4 p.m.

Bernalillo at West Las Vegas, 6 p.m.

Española Valley at Santa Fe High, 7 p.m.

Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — first round St. Michael’s vs. Mora, 11:30 a.m.

Peñasco vs. Tularosa, 1 p.m.

Santa Fe Indian vs. Socorro, 5:30 p.m.

McCurdy at Pojoaque Valley, 7 p.m.

Friday Boys basketball — Cimarron at Questa, 5:30 p.m.

Escalante at Shiprock Northwest, 5:30 p.m.

Wagon Mound at West Las Vegas, 6 p.m.

St. Michael’s at Santa Fe High, 7 p.m.

Las Vegas Robertson at Española Valley, 7 p.m.

Abq. Rio Grande at Los Alamos, 7 p.m.

Pecos at Melrose, 7 p.m.

Taos at Grants Tournament, pairings TBD Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — semifinals Silver-Monte del Sol winner vs. SFIS-Laguna winner, 5:30 p.m.

Mora-Socorro winner vs. Pojoaque-Tularosa winner, 8:30 p.m.

Consolation bracket Silver-Monte del Sol loser vs. SFIS-Laguna loser, 10 a.m.

Mora-Socorro loser vs. Pojoaque-Tularosa loser, 11:30 a.m.

Girls basketball — Escalante at Shiprock Northwest, 4 p.m.

NACA at Monte del Sol, 5 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Tucumcari, 5 p.m.

Pecos at Melrose, 5 p.m.

Jemez Valley at Coronado, 5:30 p.m.

Cimarron at Questa, 5:30 p.m.

Grants at Capital, 7 p.m.

Portales at Las Vegas Robertson, 7 p.m.

Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — semifinals SFIS-Socorro winner vs. Peñasco-Tularosa winner, 4 p.m.

St. Michael’s-Mora winner vs. McCurdy-Pojoaque winner, 7 p.m.

Consolation bracket SFIS-Socorro loser vs. Peñasco-Tularosa loser, 1 p.m.

St. Michael’s-Mora loser vs. McCurdy-Pojoaque loser, 2:30 p.m.

Wrestling — Capital at Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament (Loveland, Colo.), 3 p.m.

Saturday Boys basketball — To’Hajiilee at Escalante, 2:30 p.m.

Pecos at Texico, 4 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Santa Rosa, 6:30 p.m.

Santa Fe High at Las Cruces, 7 p.m.

Taos at Grants Tournament, pairings TBA Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — final round 7th place, 10:30 a.m.

5th place, 1:30 p.m.

3rd place, 4:30 p.m.

Championship, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — To’Hajiilee at Escalante, 1 p.m.

Pecos at Texico, 2 p.m.

Artesia at Los Alamos, 3:30 p.m.

Portales at West Las Vegas, 4 p.m.

Santa Fe High at Las Cruces Oñate, 5 p.m.

Mesa Vista at Santa Rosa, 5 p.m.

Abq. Hope Christian at Las Vegas Robertson, 7 p.m.

Ben Lujan Tournament (at Pojoaque) — final round 7th place, 9 a.m.

5th place, noon 3rd place, 3 p.m.

Championship, 6 p.m.

Wrestling — Capital at Northern Colorado Christmas Tournament (Loveland, Colo.), 8 a.m.

St. Michael’s, Los Alamos, Pecos, Las Vegas Robertson at Tucumcari Invitational, 9 a.m.

Santa Fe High at Piedra Vista Duals, 9 a.m.

Taos at Walsenburg (Colo.) Tournament, 9 a.m.

Swimming & diving — Los Alamos at APS Meet (at West Mesa pool), 8:30 a.m.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Basketball u The Genoveva Chavez Community Center will hold its annual Holiday Hoops 3 on 3 Tournament on Dec. 27-28. Teams will be guaranteed three games, and there will be divisions for youth, teen and adults. Team fee is $50 per team. Registration can be done at the Chavez Center front desk and closes Dec. 21. For more information, call Dax Roybal at 955-4074 or email ddroybal@ ci.santa-fe.nm.us

Swimming/diving u Area high schools are looking for a high school diving coach.

Anyone interested should call St. Michael’s head coach Elaine Pacheco at 231-4492.

Submit your announcement u To get your announcement into The New Mexican, fax information to 986-3067, or email it to sports@sfnewmexican.com.

Please include a contact number. Phone calls will not be accepted.

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NBA

Surging Hawks blow out Cavaliers The Associated Press

a season-high 32 points and Monta Ellis added 25 as Dallas beat Detroit.

Parsons fell two points short of a career high as he helped the Mavericks win a second road game in two nights. Dirk Nowitzki contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds, including seven points to help stem a late Detroit rally.

CLEVELAND — Shelvin Mack scored a career-high 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-98 Wednesday night for their 11th victory in Hawks 127 12 games.

Mack, a reserve guard who Cavaliers 98 came in averaging 3.8 points, made all six of his 3-pointers as the Hawks went 16 for 28 from behind the arc.

Trailing 50-38 midway through the second quarter, Atlanta outscored Cleveland 89-48 the rest of the way and sent the Cavaliers to their largest loss of the season.

The Hawks, playing without leading scorer Jeff Teague, avenged a 127-94 loss in Cleveland on Nov. 15, when the Cavaliers made their first 11 shots from 3-point range.

LeBron James scored 21 points but didn’t play in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers have lost three of four since winning eight straight.

GRIZZLIES 117, SPURS 116 (3OT) In San Antonio, Texas, Marc Gasol scored 26 points, including a banked-in 3-pointer as regulation expired, and Memphis overcame blowing a 23-point lead for a triple-overtime victory over the Spurs.

Zach Randolph had 21 points and 21 rebounds in the Grizzlies’ sixth straight victory. Vince Carter added a season-high 18 points for Memphis (21-4).

Danny Green scored 25 points, and Tim Duncan had 23 points and 16 rebounds for San Antonio.

His jumper rattled in to force the third OT, but he finished just 5 for 15 on free throws.

RAPTORS 105, NETS 89 In Toronto, Kyle Lowry had 20 points and 12 assists, Jonas Valanciunas added 16 points and 10 rebounds, and Toronto used a big fourth quarter to beat Brooklyn.

Amir Johnson and Patrick Patterson each

JAZZ 105, HEAT 87 In Miami, Gordon Hayward scored 29 points, Enes Kanter added 18 and Utah overcame 42 points from Dwyane Wade to beat Miami.

Alec Burks scored 12, Derrick Favors added 11 and Dante Exum had 10 for Utah, which won for just the second time in its last 14 games. Those two wins have come against last year’s NBA finalists, San Antonio and now the Heat — who are simply reeling at home.

Wade shot 12 of 19 for Miami, which has lost seven of its last eight home games and has dropped four straight on its floor for the first time since 2011. The Heat trailed by 17 in the first quarter and never recovered.

The Atlanta Hawks’ Shelvin Mack shoots a 3-point shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Wednesday’s game in Cleveland.

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scored 13 in the first meeting between the teams since Brooklyn’s one-point win in Game 7 of the first round of the playoffs last May. Patterson and Lou Williams each scored eight points in the fourth as Toronto outscored the Nets 29-16, taking advantage of six Brooklyn turnovers.

MAVERICKS 117, PISTONS 106

In Auburn Hills, Mich., Chandler Parsons scored

NFL

Titans-Jags offers little outside of draft talk

By Mark Long The Associated Press

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — There are few, if any, reasons to watch Tennessee and Jacksonville on Thursday night.

Not even fantasy owners could have much interest in this primetime matchup.

It’s two 2-12 teams from the AFC South that are playing out the string. The Titans have lost eight consecutive games and are down to third-string quarterback Charlie Whitehurst, who is making his eighth career start.

The Jaguars have dropped six of seven, have scored two offensive touchdowns in the past four games and are without their top rusher, top receiver and top tackler.

So expectations should be low.

“There’s not a lot to hang our hat on from this season, but it’s a Thursday night game,” said Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt, whose team is looking to sweep Jacksonville for the just second time in 11 years.

“National games always seem to add a little more zest to it. I don’t know if it’s really sweeping a division opponent that makes that much as it is an opportunity to get a win.”

The Jaguars, meanwhile, are favorites for the first time since Sept. 30, 2012. Since losing 27-10 to Cincinnati as a 1½-point favorite, Jacksonville had been underdogs for 42 consecutive games.

“We’ve had plenty of opportunities to win a lot of games,” Jaguars defensive tackle Sen’Derrick Marks said. “It’s like we have to learn how to finish. … Once we build that mindset and grow the guys, I really feel like it will be that much better. We’ve had plenty of opportunities to pull out a victory in all of these games and we just fell short. I think we have that ability to change that within no time.”

Getting the No. 1 overall pick in the 2015 draft should help either team, and the Thursday night’s loser would move closer to securing the top pick.

For Tennessee, it could mean having its pick between Oregon quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota and Florida State’s Jameis Winston.

Former first-round draft pick Jake Locker is a free agent, and Whisenhunt bristled earlier this week when asked whether he was committed to Zach Mettenberger.

“I don’t know where you heard that,” Whisenhunt said.

“That’s something that we said we’d discuss. That’s not a question that we want to discuss inseason. That’s something we’d go through after the season is over

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and go back and look at all of the snaps and go from there.”

For Jacksonville, landing the top draft spot would leave the rebuilding franchise in position to possibly trade down and get more picks.

Neither team is thinking about that right now — at least not publicly. They focused on winning, regardless of how less-than-ideal the matchup might appear.

“A lot of people will turn the TV on Thursday night football and there’s nothing else to watch,” Titans receiver Kendall Wright said. “We’re going to try to give them a show either way.”

Here are some things to know about the Titans and Jaguars: Bortles ready? The Jaguars are “leaning” toward playing injured quarterback Blake Bortles. The rookie sprained his right foot Sunday at Baltimore and has been limited during light practices this week. He will go through pregame mobility tests before his status is determined.

Marks’ mark: Jaguars defensive tackle Sen’Derrick Marks has extra incentive against his former team. Marks needs half a sack to trigger a $600,000 bonus in his contract. Marks has 7½ sacks, an impressive number for an interior lineman playing on a team that rarely has a lead. “I won’t abandon the scheme just to be selfish and get something for me,” said Marks, who spent four seasons with the Titans.

Still looking for 100: The Titans have yet to have a 100-yard rusher this season, and only one receiver had topped the century mark in 2014. Kendall Wright had 132 yards receiving in a Nov. 30 loss at Houston, then he broke a bone in his right hand in practice.

That has kept him out of the past two games. The Titans are hoping Wright can return against the Jaguars, with Whisenhunt saying it’s a matter of pain tolerance.

At least there’s Walker: Titans tight end Delanie Walker has been the bright spot on offense, and he already has set the franchise record for yards receiving in a season (793). He also is the only player on the roster to top 100 yards receiving in two separate games, and he had 93 in last week’s loss to the Jets.

That has made him a big target for defenses.

Mularkey’s return: Former Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey will return to EverBank Field for the first time since getting fired after the 2012 season. Mularkey sat out last year before joining the Titans as tight ends coach.

SUNS 111, HORNETS 106 In Charlotte, N.C., reserve guard Isaiah Thomas scored 23 points, Goran Dragic had 20 and Phoenix snapped a six-game losing streak with a victory over struggling Charlotte.

Thomas was 7 of 13 from the field and had two key free throws in the final minute as the Suns erased an early 17-point deficit.

Dragic, who missed the last two games with a back injury, played 38 minutes and shot 8 of 17.

Gerald Green had 16 points off the bench and Eric Bledsoe chipped in with 15 for the Suns.

CELTICS 109, MAGIC 92 In Boston, Rajon Rondo had 13 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds to lead balanced scoring that carried Boston past Orlando.

Brandon Bass scored 18 points, and Jeff Green and Jared Sullinger each finished with 16. Kelly Olynyk added 15 points for the Celtics, who won their second in a row after a three-game losing streak.

49ers: Police, league looking into new case Continued from Page B-1 league decision.”

San Jose police Sgt. Heather Randol said Wednesday that the department is investigating McDonald on suspicion of sexual assault and had searched his San Jose home.

Randol said an area hospital notified police late Tuesday night that a woman was seeking treatment.

“The victim alleged she was possibly sexually assaulted a day prior,” Randol said. “Based on preliminary investigation, detectives secured a search warrant and served it at the alleged suspect’s residence in San Jose.”

Randol didn’t immediately respond to follow up questions seeking to clarify the reference to the alleged victim saying she was “possibly” sexually assaulted.

No arrests have been made nor charges filed. McDonald’s agent, Tom Condon, didn’t immediately return a call seeking comment.

McDonald’s mother, Labrina McDonald, told the San Jose Mercury News the allegation was “laughable” and not true.

She said her son warned her not to talk to the media, but she told the paper that “there’s no truth to that stuff.”

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello said the league is “looking into” the case.

York spoke to the 49ers players about two weeks ago about conduct before NFL owners unanimously approved changes last week to the

league’s personal-conduct policy — and “it was clear” what the expectations are with the 49ers, linebacker Dan Skuta said.

“You just really don’t know what to believe, so I’m not getting mad at Ray,” Skuta said. “Obviously you want him here with you and you’re a little upset he’s not here. I have no business getting upset with him for something that he may or may not have done.”

This is the second time in recent months that McDonald has been the subject of a police investigation.

Last month, the Santa Clara County district attorney’s office announced that it declined to file charges against the defensive lineman in a domestic violence investigation. He was arrested Aug. 31 while celebrating his then-upcoming 30th birthday at his home.

Following the arrest, York, Baalke and Harbaugh repeatedly said they have zero tolerance for domestic violence. The 49ers stuck by McDonald throughout the investigation, with Harbaugh regularly saying that “due process” would play out. He played despite outside pressure on Harbaugh and the organization to bench him.

Prosecutors cited conflicting versions of what happened, a lack of verifiable eyewitnesses and a lack of cooperation by the alleged victim, McDonald’s fiancée, in explaining their decision not to pursue charges in the domestic violence investigation.

Murray: Final 2 games critical for Cowboys Continued from Page B-1 age — as the featured back against Philadelphia and Detroit.

“Just have to trust me about getting my job done,” said Randle, who has 237 yards rushing.

This could be Randle’s best shot at redemption since a shoplifting arrest in October that got worse for the second-year back. A booking video showed him making disparaging comments about previous legal trouble for receiver Dez Bryant and defensive tackle Josh Brent.

Bryant was involved in a domestic violence complaint two years ago, and Brent recently returned to the team after a 10-game suspension for an intoxication manslaughter conviction in the death of teammate Jerry Brown.

Not long after police in a Dallas suburb released the video, Randle and Bryant were arguing on the practice field when tight end Jason Witten intervened.

Less than two weeks later, Randle had his most significant play of the season — a 40-yard touchdown run against Jacksonville in London. He

also had a 17-yard scoring run on his only carry against Chicago two weeks ago.

“I just think he’s gotten more and more confident,” coach Jason Garrett said. “Sometimes, that can be challenging when you’ve been sitting there, sitting there, sitting there watching somebody else play and now it’s your turn.”

Dunbar has been waiting since the day of his breakout game for Dallas on Thanksgiving more than a year ago when he had a team-high 82 rushing yards, but sustained a season-ending knee injury in the same game.

During the preseason, it looked as though Dunbar would have a vital role as a change-of-pace back under new play-caller Scott Linehan. But most of his few opportunities have come in the passing game.

“It’s been mentally tough,” said Dunbar, who has 207 yards receiving and just 91 rushing with no touchdowns. “I’m a pretty mentally tough guy. I can’t worry about all those things. If I do then it will affect how I play when I’m out there.”

Fishing report Catches of the week ESCONDIDA LAKE: On Dec. 14, Tony Zamarron of Albuquerque caught a 22.5-inch and a 21-inch rainbow trout. He was using his homemade monster bait.

MONASTERY LAKE: On Dec. 14, Frank Jaramillo caught a 4-pound rainbow trout. He was using a homemade wax worm fly tied on a size 10 hook.

UTE LAKE: On Dec. 13, Jim O’Conner of Amarillo caught a 4.91-pound walleye. He was using a blade bait.

NOTE: If you have a catch of the week story or want to share your latest New Mexico fishing experience, send it to fishforfun2@ hotmail.com. For catches of the week, include name, date and location, as well as type of fish, length and weight, bait, lure or fly used.

Northeast CHARETTE LAKES: Closed for the season.

CLAYTON LAKE: Closed for the season.

CONCHAS LAKE: Fishing was fair to good using slab spoons for white bass and walleye.

We had no reports on other species. Fishing pressure was light.

EAGLE NEST LAKE: There is a thin layer of ice on the lake at this time and no fishing permitted. Call the State Park office at 575-377-1594 for updated conditions.

LAKE MALOYA: Fishing was fair using Power Bait and Gulp eggs for trout. We had no reports on perch. Fishing pressure was light.

LOS PINOS: Fishing was good using salmon eggs and copper John Barrs for trout.

MANZANO LAKE: Fishing was fair using Power Bait, garlic cheese, corn and Pistol Petes for trout. We had no reports on other species.

MAXWELL LAKE 13: Closed for the season.

MONASTERY LAKE: Fishing was fair to good using Power Bait and salmon eggs for trout.

MORPHY LAKE: Closed for the season.

MOUNT VIEW PONDS: We had no reports from anglers this week.

PECOS RIVER: Trout fishing in the Villanueva area was slow to fair for anglers using salmon eggs for trout.

RED RIVER: Trout fishing was fair using poundmeisters, wooly buggers, copper John Barrs and salmon eggs.

RIO GRANDE: Fishing was slow for all species.

RIO HONDO: Trout fishing was slow.

STORRIE LAKE: Fishing was good using Power Bait and corn for trout. We had no reports on other species.

UTE LAKE: Prior to the cold wind coming in over the past weekend fishing was very good using slab spoons and blade baits for white bass and walleye with several limits reported.

We had no reports on other species.

Northwest ABIQUIÚ LAKE: Fishing pressure was very light and fishing was slow for all species.

ALBUQUERQUE AREA DRAINS: Fishing on the Albuquerque Drain was very good for anglers using worms, salmon eggs and Power Bait for trout. Fishing for trout on the Belen and Peralta Drain was very good using salmon eggs, corn and worms under a float. We had no reports on other species or from the other drains.

BLUEWATER LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species and fishing pressure was very light.

There was some ice along the shoreline in the early morning hours but the lake was open for launching boats and shore fishing. Note: For updated ice conditions contact the State Park office at 876-2391. Anglers should be aware that it is illegal to use bait fish at this lake.

CHAMA RIVER: Trout fishing above El Vado was fair to good using bead-head wooly buggers for brown trout. Trout fishing below El Vado was fair using salmon eggs, wooly buggers and copper John Barrs. Fishing below Abiquiú was fair using a variety of bead-head nymphs for a mixed bag of rainbow and brown trout.

FENTON LAKE: A layer of ice has formed on the lake and it is closed to ice fishing. Put this one back on your list for great fishing early next spring.

HERON LAKE: Fishing was slow for all species and fishing pressure was light. The area received about five inches of snow over the weekend and there was some ice forming around the shoreline.

JACKSON LAKE: Trout fishing was fair using Power Bait and salmon eggs. We had no reports on other species.

JEMEZ WATERS: Fishing on the Jemez River was fair using copper John Barrs and salmon eggs. We had no reports from the other streams in the area.

LAGUNA DEL CAMPO: Closed for the season.

NAVAJO LAKE: Fishing pressure was light and fishing was slow for all species.

SAN JUAN RIVER: Trout fishing through the Quality Waters was good using midge patterns, Griffith’s gnats, San Juan worms, fluff baetis and small bead-head pheasant tails.

Fishing through the bait waters was fair to good using salmon eggs, Power Bait, copper John Barrs, wooly buggers and small jerk baits.

TINGLEY BEACH: Fishing at the Youth and Central ponds was very good using Pistol Petes, small spoons, Power Bait, garlic cheese and salmon eggs for trout. We had no reports from the Bob Gerding Catch and Release Pond.

Southwest ALUMNI POND: Trout fishing was very good using olive and black Pistol Petes and salmon eggs.

BEAR CANYON: Trout fishing was fair to good using salmon eggs, Velveeta cheese and Power Bait.

BILL EVANS LAKE: Trout fishing was good for anglers using cheese, Power Bait, Pistol Petes and salmon eggs.

ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKE: Fishing was fair to good using slab spoons and blade baits for white bass. Fishing for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass was slow with just a few largemouth bass caught by anglers using jigs.

ESCONDIDA LAKE: Fishing was good using garlic scented Power Bait, Velveeta cheese, Pistol Petes and Kastmasters for trout.

GLENWOOD POND: Fishing was good using Power Bait for trout.

This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities.

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Get out of here Head outside to enjoy some fun holiday traditions

The annual Polar Bear Plunge at Storrie Lake has been a New Year’s Day tradition for years and is an effective way to give your central nervous system a little pick-me-up. NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

By Will Webber The New Mexican

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h, the holidays.

For most people, it means long weekends, extended stays from relatives and loads of free time.

While the solitude of home can be a reward unto itself, it’s hard to beat a winter activity that puts a smile on your face and is fun for people of all ages.

That said, here are some can’t-miss events over the next two weeks:

Polar Bear Plunge Santa Feans have Zozobra. People in the Meadow City have their annual dip into the freezing waters of Storrie Lake.

The annual Polar Bear Plunge is set for noon Jan. 1 in Las Vegas, N.M. Organized by the Storrie Lake State Park’s management team, it gives anyone brave enough to jump into the frigid waters a chance to start off the new year with a shock to the central nervous system.

Going off in waves of a few dozen swimsuit-clad dippers at a time, the annual plunge is quickly becoming a Northern New Mexico tradition.

In most years, it’s held at the lake’s boat ramp. It had to be moved to another location last year due to changing water conditions.

Either way, State Parks crews start by clearing the area of any ice, then open the water to anyone willing to jump in. With water temperatures hovering just above zero, it’s a quick dip at best. Most people get in just long enough to soak themselves before plodding back onto the shore.

Best of all, it’s free. The only thing you

need is a towel, some swimwear — and plenty of determination.

Torchlight parades There’s something about seeing light where you don’t expect anything but darkness. It just feels mesmerizing.

To that end, it’s hard to beat a torchlight parade that a few of the local ski areas hold every year. Perhaps the best are in Angel Fire and Taos, and each coincides with the Christmas holiday and New Year’s Eve. Taos Ski Valley has torchlight parades for both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, while it and Angel Fire Resort both plan to have fireworks. The events generally begin right around 6 p.m. and feature a meandering line of skiers holding flares overhead as they traverse single file down the main slope.

In the cold of night, the visual of a long, snaking line of lights weaving back and forth down the mountain is something everyone should experience at least once.

Yurt’s the word Some might say that you haven’t really lived if you haven’t snowshoed your way through the forest for an overnight stay in a yurt.

Several spots in Northern New Mexico offer showshoe tours that take you on day hikes, full-day hikes and, of course, overnighters that end with a stay in a no-frills wooden cabin known as a yurt.

Adorned with little more than the bare essentials, yurts aren’t exactly the La Fonda — and that’s the point. They’re way stations to an adventure that only a snow-

shoe hike can offer.

While the day trips are often the ideal way to escape the crowded slopes or leave the noise of the cities and towns behind, it’s the overnight hikes in the crisp and (hopefully) clear night air that is so spectacular.

Red River, Taos, Chama and even a handful of places near Santa Fe offer guided tours or provide miles of trails to explore on your own.

Curiosity for curling We’ve all seen it during the Olympics.

We’ve all wondered — probably out loud to anyone who would listen — how hard could it possibly be to become an expert at it?

Well here’s your chance, tough guy.

On Saturday at the Genoveva Chavez Community Center, the ice rink will play host to its “Curling for Christmas” benefit between 6 and 8 p.m. To gain free admission, all you need to do is bring an unopened toy and donate it as part of The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund to benefit underprivileged kids this holiday season.

If you think two hours of sliding rocks down a sheet of ice doesn’t seem challenging, you’re missing the point. It’s for a worthwhile cause and, what’s more, it’s a way to get you hooked on one of the oddest sports around.

The Chavez Center has plans to start a curling league in March and is offering two four-week courses starting next month.

But it all starts here. All you need is an unwrapped, brand-new toy and a willingness to try something new.

FOR THE BIRDS

Grosbeaks arrive in time for Christmas

By Anne Schmauss For The New Mexican

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e’ve had quite a few reports of evening grosbeaks this past week.

Although not unusual this time of year, evening grosbeaks are like an old friend you bump into every now and then. You never know when you’ll see her, but you’re always surprised and delighted when you do.

Most evening grosbeaks nest far north in the U.S. and into Canada, but some will nest in more southern regions, specifically higher elevations like the mountains of New Mexico. So, it’s possible to see these birds all year in our area, but most are seen in the winter. Evening grosbeaks are irregular (or irruptive) winter migrants.

It’s hard to tell how many and exactly where Santa Fe area birders will see these large finches from one winter to the next.

But right now, they seem to be moving through.

Watch for flocks of evening grosbeaks at feeders filled with a mix loaded with black-oil sunflower seed. Their large, strong bills can easily crush sunflower

A male evening grosbeak.

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shells. In fact, grosbeak’s bills are so powerful that they can even crush and eat cherry pits. They also use their bill to snap small branches in order to release and eat the sap. Since they travel in flocks in winter, they are often seen eating sunflower from open tray feeders. Tray feeders give birds plenty of elbow room, thus allowing for groups of birds to eat together.

Although evening grosbeaks crack and eat seeds in the winter, they mostly eat bugs in the summer. According to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, evening grosbeaks love spruce budworms, a serious

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forest pest. In fact, they are so adept at finding budworms, the presence of grosbeaks in a forest is often an early signal that a budworm outbreak has begun.

During nesting season evening grosbeaks are monogamous, but it’s a wonder they ever find one another. The male grosbeak offers no complex mating call or song to attract the female. Apparently, he’s more of the strong silent type.

Pine siskins, another irregular winter visitor, have also been seen in the area lately. Like evening grosbeaks, pine siskins travel in winter flocks but these small, finely streaked finches congregate around thistle feeders. Add a thistle feeder to your feeder lineup to try and attract siskins this winter. They are hit or miss but if you are lucky enough to get them you might be sorry you did. I’ve talked with folks who have to fill their thistle feeders twice a day to keep up with hungry siskins.

Anne Schmauss is the co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Santa Fe and she loves to hear your bird stories. She is the co-author of For the Birds: A Month by Month Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard and the author of Birdhouses of the World.

A skiing life: The Chalkers, Part 2

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n last week’s column, I began a salute to the Chalker family, who have owned and operated Alpine Sports in Santa Fe for 50 years. The column explored how Harvey Chalker met his wife-to-be, Reserl, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, West Germany in 1956; and how they both ended up working at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. Now for the conclusion.

In 1964, the young couple launched Alpine Sports in a small log cabin at the ski area (the humble structure still stands, next to Totemoff’s). Meanwhile, Kingsbury Pitcher purchased Ski Santa Fe, and Harvey worked under his direction for a few years.

In 1966, the Chalkers moved the shop into town, to a spot on Marcy Street that La Boca now occupies. There it thrived, and as Harvey recalls, “It was demanding more and more of my time and got to their point where I couldn’t do both,” so the couple chose the shop and left ski area management. In 1971, they moved into their present location at the corner of Water Street and Sandoval.

Their daughter, Amaya, was born the same day they opened their Santa Fe shop. As an infant, she would sleep in a crib there, which seems only fitting, as she is now in line to inherit the business. Though she is also a registered nurse, she has been involved in most aspects of the shop since childhood and today oversees shipping and receiving, directs their Internet presence, and helps on their buying trips to various trade shows and showrooms.

As overwhelming as it can be to be a consumer these days, how do they possibly Daniel narrow down the choices of what to carry Gibson in their 5,000-square-foot shop?

Snow Trax “We are quite loyal to our brands,” explains Reserl. “Some have gone under over the years, which we have to replace. But we look for products, say in clothing, that are really well made, and that are popular.”

As for skis, many staff members attend industry events, typically in February, where brand reps show off their newest models and the shop’s personnel test them.

“The biggest technical improvement we’ve seen in recent years,” says Harvey, “is, of course, the development of the shorter, fatter skis with lots of side cut. They are so much more fun and easier to ski.”

The shop also stocks a remarkable binding, the Knee, which has been on market for a few years but is just getting known in the West. It eliminates most knee and ACL injuries, but is also very solid. Many Eastern ski patrols now insist their patrollers use it.

Over the years, they have seen many other ski and sport shops come and go in Santa Fe — most recently Sangre de Cristo Mountain Works and Santa Fe Mountain Sports — while winning many awards, including their designation several times as best ski shop in the Rocky Mountains by Ski magazine.

So what are the secrets of their success?

“There’s not many of us left,” acknowledges Harvey of the old-fashioned, independent sports shops. “But we are very competitive with any shop on equipment prices, which many people don’t realize.”

Adds Reserl, “We are very careful of what we buy and our expenses. And we try to keep a little cushion for poor years.”

High customer loyalty must also be credited, as they note they now have third generation clientele coming through the door.

“We offer real service and get to know our customers,” she says.

The shop also has a good balance of retail hard and soft good sales, a busy rental program of skis and boards (including all new Vokl skis and Dalbello boots, plus high-end demo skis), and the already-mentioned hard-working ski and board service shop.

Another vital aspect of their success is the fact “we’ve stayed connected to the ski industry,” says Harvey. “We still love to ski, and all the staff either ski or board.” And that passion and knowledge base is passed on to customers.

They were founding members of the trade industry organization Ski New Mexico, and Harvey is still on its board. They support the Adaptive Ski Program, providing equipment to their auctions, and have supported the Santa Fe Ski Team, the Special Olympics and numerous other ski programs in the state these many years. In recognition of their impact on the sport in the state, they were inducted in the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame in 2007.

So how have they maintained their love of the sport over the decades? Reserl says it is the search for the perfectly carved turn, and that “at each level and stage of skiing one can still have fun and enjoy the experience! Age is just a number.”

Amaya notes the camaraderie, the joy of being outdoors in the winter, and the tremendous views our regional ski areas provide.

For Harvey, it’s bound up in the fact that “skiing requires your complete attention, so it is a great way to forget about whatever might be worrying you at the time.” He also notes, “You can’t always sit on the couch and then expect to ski but you can do both. Staying active is the key. Get out there and enjoy it. You’ll feel better; you’ll be healthier.”

Looking forward in this season, their talk turns to the pending opening of the new Kachina Peak lift at Taos. There’s lots of debate about the new lift, but Reserl, for one, is pleased as punch. “I did so much hiking to ski when I was growing up in Germany. I said if I ever get a lift ticket, I wasn’t ever walking anywhere again!”

REGIONAL CONDITIONS The weekend storm really helped out all the regional resorts, and more precipitation is predicted for the coming days — just in time for the holiday crowds.

Ski Santa Fe saw 7 inches of new snow and is steadily opening more terrain. With another foot they will probably open the upper mountain. Last Sunday, the skiing was terrific from side to side, even in glade runs like Thunderbird Trees. But snow snakes still lie hidden in the woods, so be cautious.

Angel Fire has added Bodacious, Bominable, Crossover, Jasper and Leon’s to its skiable terrain on its frontside, and will initiate its children’s Sledding Hill and its Nordic Center on Dec. 19.

The Nordic Center offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on more than 15 kilometers of groomed trails at the Angel Fire Resort Country Club, and a free shuttle to the base area.

Angel Fire also provides a slate of non-skiing family activities, including tubing on its Polar Coaster course — complete with a 700-foot conveyor belt. Horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice fishing and snowmobiling are also available through private parties.

Pajarito gained only 3 inches and needs substantially more to launch.

Taos Ski Valley picked up 18 inches in the storm, and opened runs on the backside last weekend, including Honeysuckle, Totemoff, Lone Star, Maxie’s and Rubezahl.

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Cutting Trees, Flagstone Patios, Driveways, Fencing, Yard Work, Stucco, Tile, Roofing. Greg, Nina, 920-0493.

METAL MOBILE HOME & RVs LIQUID RUBBER ROOF COATING, no seams.

10 year guaranteed. Single-wides starting from $900. Licensed & insured. 505-795-0007

A+ Professional Cleaning Service

REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE; PRO-PANEL & FLAT ROOF REPAIR, PAINTING, FENCING, YARDWORK. MINOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL. 25 years experience. Licensed. References.

Free estimates. 505-470-5877

Homes, Office, Move-ins- Move-outs.

Also, House and Pet sitting.

Dependable, Experienced. $18 hourly.

Julia, 505-204-1677.

WE GET RESULTS! So can you with a classified ad

ROOFING

HOUSE & PET SITTING by senior for 24/7 flat rate or hourly. Have 27’ trailer to stay on property. Including horses. 505-795-0007

ISN’T IT TIME TO COME CLEAN? HOUSECLEANING. 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. $15 AN HOUR. Flexible * Reliable * References .

505-316-4579

IT’S THE perfect time of year to clean up your property. Fuel Mitigation for potential wildfires, tree cutting, mulching, hydro-seeding, bobcat services, fencing, snow removal. Local Firefighter owned and operated.

505-500-6106

Have an empty house or apartment you need to rent?

Read the WANT TO RENT column for prospective tenants.

MOVERS

COSMETOLOGY-NAILS

CLEANING

Will clean houses and offices. Good references. Reasonable prices. Call Silvia Membreno 505-316-2402

HOUSE SITTING

505-983-2872, 505-470-4117

CAREGIVER WILL PROVIDE NONMEDICAL CARE, COMPANIONSHIP & HOME HELP. Experienced, compassionate, mature, & dependable. 505603-4045

CALL 986-3000

FIREWOOD

Free Kindling, Delivery & Stack.

145.00 pick up load.

Deliver Anytime.

CARETAKING

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A A R D V A R K DISCOUNT M O V E R S Most moving services; old-fashioned respect and care since 1976. Jo h n , 505-473-4881.

PAINTING ANDY ORTIZ PAINTING

Professional with over 30 years experience. Licensed, insured, bonded Please call for free estimate, 505-6709867, 505-473-2119.

PLASTERING 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Professional Plastering Specialist: Interior & Exterior. Also Re-Stuccos. Patching a specialty. Call Felix, 505-920-3853.

ROOFING

HAULING OR YARD WORK PHIL’S HAULING. Dump runs, cleaning, moving, deliveries, tree removal, hassles handled. Up to 6 tons/ load.

Reasonable, reliable, punctual. 505670-6100

ALL-IN-ONE ROOF LEAKING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE. Complete Landscaping. Yard Cleaning, Maintenance.

Foam roof maintenance. Painting.

Torch Down, Stucco. References Available. 505-603-3182.

ROOFING- ALL TYPES . Metal, Shingles, Composite torch down, Hot Mop, Stucco, Plaster. Maintenance.

Free Estimates! Call Ismael Lopez at 505-670-0760.

STORAGE A VALLEY U STOR IT Now renting 10x10, 10x20, Outdoor RV Spaces.

Uhaul Trucks, Boxes, Movers. In Pojoaque. FIRST MONTH FREE! 505455-2815.

TUTORING TUTORING FOR ACT & SAT, Math, Sciences, English, French, German, Russian, etc. Immediate Santa Fe area. $35 hourly. Anthony, 505-988-1307.

YARD MAINTENANCE SPECIALIZING IN YARD WORK, TREE TRIMMING. Trash, brush and other hauling available. Yard, gravel work available. Call 505-204-3186. 505-3162936.

YARD MAINTENANCE

Seasonal planting. Lawn care.

Weed Removal.

Dump runs.

Painting. Snow Removal. Honest & Dependable.

Free estimates.

References.

Berry Clean - 505-501-3395 WE GET RESULTS! CALL 986-3000

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EDUCATION

MEDICAL DENTAL

HEAD TRACK COACH Send Cover letter & Resume to: athletics@desertacademy.org

BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, 1000 sq.ft. One bedroom. Washer, dryer. $1,200. Near community college, 2.5 acres. Private gated property. 505-901-7415.

FOUND

BEAUTIFUL COMPOUND on Garcia Street, Eastside. 1-bedroom casita, quiet. On site parking, private yard. $1350 plus utilities. A must-see. 505982-5122

Add a pic and sell it quick!

BULLDOG, OLD, PARTIALLY BLIND, walking down old Las Vegas Highway, near Canoncito, Tuesday morning, December 16. Taken to Santa Fe Animal Shelter.

CONTEMPORARY TWO story in safe, quiet neighborhood, close to Super WalMart, I-25 and 599. Master suite with walk-in closet, private bath, upstairs carpeted, downstairs tile. Island kitchen, gas range, dishwasher, fireplace, garage, Washer Dryer, AC, small yard. Tenant application and background check required. Subdivision restrictions apply. No smoking, no drugs. Small pet negotiable. $1300 monthly plus utilities. Move-in with first, last and $400 deposit. Call 505988-5816, leave message.

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SAN JUAN Pecos, 2 bedroom house. adobe, with 8 acres, $1000 monthly plus utilities.pets ok. 505423-3788

MANUFACTURED HOMES

LOST LABRADOODLE REWARD!

3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile home.

Pojoaque area. Newly remodeled. $900 monthly. $900 deposit. 505-4557581 PEACE & QUIET: 3 bedroom, 2 bath.

Plaster, stucco. Highway 14 area. $850 monthly. Lease, deposit. References required . 505-473-7155, 505699-0120.

OFFICES

Small 23-pound cream/white male labradoodle, 2 years old, lost Thursday, December 11. Last seen near the area between Osage and the Indian School. Wearing a loose green collar , neckerchief and brown leash. Collar says "Sami." Very frightened. New adoptee. Likely will not come when called. Needs medication. Reward.

No questions asked. IF SEEN ANYWHERE, PLEASE CALL: 505-954-1092, or Smith Animal Hospital, 505-9824418, or the Santa Fe Animal Shelter 505-983-4309, ask for Miguel or David.

IMMACULATE SMALL OFFICE SUITE

TEACHER I Full and part-time positons working with Early Head Start (children 0 to 3) in classroom.

TEACHER II Full-time positon managing Head Start program operations (children 3 to 5).

Includes classroom duties.

Large entry with sectioning possibilities. Private office, large storage, handicapped bathroom.

Quiet convenient location. 505-9834631, 505-470-8151.

Add a pic and sell it quick!

"NALA" WEST ALAMEDA/599.

Nala is a 1.5 year old German/Australian Shepard mix. Please help bring Nala home! Call or text 505-7955301. Lost Sunday, Nov. 30.

SET of toyota keys. Lost December 13. reward. 983-6676.

Excellent benefits. Apply online at pmsnm.org Click on Jobs@PMS. Toll-free hotline 1-866-661-5491 EOE/ M/ F/ D/ V/ AA. Follow us on Facebook.

ADMINISTRATIVE

SENIOR CENTER SITE MANAGER

(Part-time, 20 hours weekly) Site Manager is responsible for the day to day operations and services provided to our Senior Center. The Manager will ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. All food and supplies will be purchased and stored by the manager in accordance with policy. Responsible for monthly reports, activities, menus, etc.

Will provide transportation using the programs vehicle as needed.

There are two positions available, one located in Nambe Pueblo and one in Pueblo of San Ildefonso.

Both positions are 20 hours a week. Prefer individual who has experience with Senior Programs.

Must have a good driving record and pass a criminal background check.

Must possess a food handler’s certificate or be able to obtain one.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TECHNICIANS NEW MOON LODGE

(male adult facility -Espanola) BUTTERFLY HEALING CENTER (Youth Residential facility - Taos) The BHT is a member of the our residential direct care staff . The primary function of the BHT is to ensure the safety, therapeutic and physical needs of our residents are properly met as directed by the individual’s treatment plan, therapeutic goals and interventions determined by the clinical team. HS Diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid, certification are required, prefer experience in behavioral health field. *Working with our youth requires a completed CYFD fingerprinting and back ground check.*

LICENSED MASTER LEVEL THERAPISTS

ALBUQUERQUE and ESPANOLA OPENINGS Immediate openings.

Serving Northern New Mexico, several locations available, Albuquerque and Espanola.

Experience in individual, group, adult, family and couples therapy Experience working with addictions a plus.

Master level, licensed in the State of New Mexico. Must have current and in good standing an LMSW, LISW, LPCC, LMHC or Ph.D.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MANAGEMENT

CHILD CARE PROGRAM ESPANOLA Provides support to the Program Director of ENIPC’s Child Care Program.

Must have computer experience, data entry, Excel helpful. Will maintain program’s record system and provide reporting as required.

General clerical experience preferred, HS Diploma or equivalent.

We are looking for a qualified person to manage a home repair, rehab program.

Good organizational, computer skills and the ability to competently manage federal grants is required. Constructions knowledge, experience preferred but not required. Position is 20 hours per week.

Email resume to ted@sfhfh.org .

Employment with ENIPC requires a valid NM State Driver License and must be insurable under ENIPC’s auto insurance. All required certificates and licensures must be valid and current prior to employment.

Positions close when filled, unless otherwise noted.

Send resume to: RCata@enipc.org or 505-747-1599 (fax) 505-747-1593 (office) ENIPC ensures Native American Preference ENIPC, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. *Drug testing and criminal background check completed prior to employment*

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1441 St. Francis Drive. Take all or part of the building, available up to 3750 square feet. Kitchenettes, private and public baths, and outdoor balcony with views.

Children’s Services Coordinator for Family Services

Taylor Properties 505-470-0818 Vista Property Corp 505-988-5299

Full-time position in Santa Fe with Head Start and Early Head Start programs.

Requires degree and experience working with families. See website for specific job requirements.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Great location and parking! $500 monthly includes utilities, cleaning, taxes and amenities. Move in incentives!

Excellent benefits.

Apply on-line at pmsnm.org Click on Jobs@PMS. Hotline 1-866661-5491. EOE/ M/ F/ D/ V/ AA. Follow us on Facebook.

Please call (505)983-9646.

ROOMMATE WANTED Private rooms, shared bath & kitchen, washer, dryer. $425 and $475.

Clean, safe, quiet. No Pets. Month-toMonth. Deposit. 2 miles North of Plaza. 505-470-5877 ROOMMATE WANTED. Furnished bedroom, den, private bath. Eldorado. $500 monthly. 505-466-0021.

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WAREHOUSES

DRIVERS

OFFICE, Warehouse with overhead door, midtown location. 1,300 squ.ft, with heating, air conditioning and parking. $1200 monthly plus utilities.

505-470-9213.

Driver (Full-time). Monday through Friday. Clean Driving Record a Must.

Inquire at 2902 Rufina Street. The Water Man.

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Open Machine Attendant Position for The Santa Fe New Mexican No Prior Machine Experience Required. Job duties include loading materials into machines. Must be able to communicate well with coworkers, stand for prolonged periods and able to lift 20 pounds, up to 70 pounds. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Shift times will vary based on company need.

Submit application or email resume to: Brenda Shaffer Bshaffer@sfnewmexican.com 1 New Mexican Plaza (off I-25 frontage road) Or access an online job application at http://sfnm.co/1eUKCcD. No Phone Calls please.

Successful completion of a drug test will be required prior to employment offer.

EOE

PMS Community Home Health Care and The Hospice Center RN Full and part-time positions.

See website for details.

Most positions benefits eligible.

Apply on-line at pmsnm.org Click on Jobs@PMS. Tollfree hotline 1-866-661-5491.

EOE/ M/ F/ D/ V/ AA. Follow us on Facebook.

Heritage Home Healthcare & Hospice, a premier home health care provider in New Mexico, is looking for RN’s for Home Healthcare and Hospice (Full time and PRN), and Physical Therapists (Full time and PRN) with a passion for providing exceptional care!

Please apply at www.heritagehomehealthcare.co m or call (505) 796-3222.

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MEDICAL DENTAL

MDS Coordinator (Santa Fe Care Center)

We are currently looking for a Fulltime MDS Coordinator. Hours will flexible according to census.

R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s : Would be to complete MDS according to State and Federal Regulations.

Q u a lific a tio n s : Licensed Nurse, experience in completing MDS. If interested please come by 635 Harkle Rd Santa Fe, NM 87505

MISCELLANEOUS JOBS

SALES MARKETING

Seeking Motivated Commissions Sales Reps Competitive Pay with No Door to Door or Cold Calling. Must have Reliable Transportation & a Smart Phone.

Call Justin at 517-574-1415.

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MACHINE ATTENDANT SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN

No prior machine experience required. Job duties include loading materials into machines. Must be able to communicate well with workers, stand for prolonged periods and able to lift 20 pounds and up to 70 pounds. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Shift times will vary based on company needs.

Submit application or email resume to: Brenda Shaffer bshaffer@sfnewmexican.com 1 New Mexican Plaza (off I-25 frontage road) Or access an online job application at http://sfnm.co/1eUKCcD .

No phone calls please.

Successful completion of a drug test will be required prior to employment offer. EOE

SALES MARKETING BILINGUAL (ENGLISH, Spanish) Salesperson needed! Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills required. Sales experience preferred.

Background check and drug screen required. Call 505-780-8720 for more information. EOE.

ANTIQUES 20TH CENTURY DESIGN , MID-CENTURY. BUY AND SELL. 131 West San Francisco Street.

Jewelry, decorative and fine art, furniture. *** GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS! *** Friday & Saturday, 12 to 5, or call for appointment. 505-9882013 or 847-567-3991.

CIRCA 1910 3’ by 2’ Made by Antonio Garza. Call 577-5959.

APPLIANCES GE MICROWAVE, "SpaceMaker". 4.5 cubic feet. $60, 505-438-2424.

GOOD UPRIGHT Vacuum Cleaner, works great. $40, 505-438-2424.

Multimedia Consultant

The Santa Fe New Mexican is seeking a dynamic media sales executive to represent its award winning publications and state of the art digital platforms to existing and future advertising clients.

This position manages relationships with clients to grow and develop their business needs. Maintains a thorough understanding of each customer’s business goals, products and services. In addition, is aware of client’s industry and provides appropriate advertising solutions. Will be expected to maintain comprehensive understanding of competitive media and understand how the utilization of other media sources fit with customer’s strategic business objectives. Actively seeks out new business to meet or exceed sales goals.

Qualifications Requires a college degree or equivalent sales experience. Must have a minimum of two years plus consultative sales experience. Must have demonstrated ability to prospect qualified leads. Ability to sell a wide range of products. Must have knowledge of sales process, the ability to establish product value and close a sale in a timely manner. Understands strengths and weaknesses of competitive media.

Must have demonstrated team sales experience. Must have strong negotiation and problemsolving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Must be driven, proactive and have a strong desire to achieve results and be successful.

Must have proof of valid driver’s license, auto insurance and have reliable transportation.

Base salary, team bonus and commission plan are offered with an excellent benefits package.

Apply with cover letter and resume to: Wayne Barnard, Classified Advertising Manager The Santa Fe New Mexican, 202 East Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or e-mail wbarnard@sfnewmexican.com No phone calls, please.

SALES ASSOCIATE Full or Part-time.

Women’s fashion & jewelry experience required, be energetic, computer literate, team player. Base, highest commissions in town, bonuses, parking, vacation benefits.

Fax resume: 505-989-8288.

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PANASONIC MICROWAVE, 3.5 CUBIC FEET. GOOD CONDITION. $60. 505-4382424.

ART ANSEL ADAMS poster, framed $15.

Call 505-471-6634 SELLING FINE ART AT BELOW WHOLESALE PRICING including many well-known New Mexico artists. 136 Grant Avenue. 505-6810597, Jack.

SUPERB RARE Museum Quality Ben Ortega Large ’Nativity’ Scene. Signed. 38". Depicts Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Wise Men, animals. $3,500.00 505-982-0975.

BUILDING MATERIALS PRO-PANELS: 3’X31’ 26 gauge ProPanel for roofs. Barn red. $70 per sheet. Have 30 panels. (List $101).

505-795-0007 STAINED GLASS ceiling light. craftsman style. barely used. very beautiful. Needs hardwiring. Asking $40.

Paid $120. 505-231-9133

BUSINESS EQUIPMENT INDUSTRIAL PALLET Rack Shelving as well as smaller steel shelving units.

Pallet racks: 8’ uprights, 8’ beams, 3’x4’ wire decking. Full units $200.00 Add-ons $160.00. Also 8’ x 4’ x 18" steel shelf units: $50.00. If interested call or come see. Bisbee Industrial Park HWY 14 just south of I-25. 505670-9667

CLOTHING 2 PAIR of Ostrich Cowboy Boots, $250 each. Worn about ten times. 505-5530143.

3 PAIRS of Rio Mercedes Ostrich Cowboy Boots, (1)Black, (1)Tobacco, (1)Tan colored. Brand New. $350 each. 505-553-0143.

COLLECTIBLES 1977 HESSTON NFR RODEO BUCKLE with Tony Lama matching belt, size 34 waist, $95. More COLLECTIBLE BUCKLES from 1976-1984. 505-4666205

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COLLECTIBLES

MISCELLANEOUS

1984 HESSTON RODEO JR. BUCKLE & BELT, size 26" waist. $95 for set.

REDMAN BELT BUCKLE, solid brass, $30. 505-466-6205 2 BOONES FARM BUCKLES: Strawberry Hill, $25; Apple Wine, $20. 505-4666205 LPS 5 Boxes, sorted mostly Rock. Approximately 500 Records. $300 takes All. 505-699-7656 MALVINA REYNOLDS. Autographed "Little Boxes" songbook. $20. 505474-9020

GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT! 20 miscellanous items and tools. All new, in packages. $30 for all. Call for information 505-310-4179.

COMPUTERS 2011 (EARLY) MACBOOK PRO 13-INCH LAPTOP in excellent condition with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, OSX 10.10.1, brand new 1TB hard drive and 16GB Ram $800. Call 505470-4371 after 6 pm.

MEN’S FLEECE jacket. Size large. Gray and sage. Brand, Lowalpine, $15. 3 fluffy pillows, $10 for all. Christmas tree, 3 feet, pre-lit, $10.

Men’s Landsend Snowboots. size 13. waterproofed and insulated. New. leather uppers. Great GIFT!!! $50. 505231-9133.

RIMS- 18", chrome, 5 lug, one piece cast. Original $900. Sacrifice for $200.

Call Patt at 505-466-1181 WOODEN COYOTE/CACTUS craft decorative piece. Ideal for child’s room, den, conversation piece of Southwest, 3 ft. tall, $45, call 505-690-5042

FIREWOOD-FUEL FIREWOOD Get yours now! Cedar, Pinon, Russian Olive…Quantity discounts. Full cords available. Call for prices & delivery options. 505-231-3034.

FIREWOOD PINON and cedar 16" long $220 cord. 10" 20" stovecut, $240 cord. Well seasoned. Free delivery with minimum 2 cords. 505259-3368, 505-832-4604 FIREWOOD PINON and cedar 16" long $220 cord. 10" 20" stovecut, $240 cord. Well seasoned. Free delivery with minimum 2 cords. 505259-3368, 505-832-4604 SEASONED FIREWOOD: P ONDEROSA, $100 PER LOAD. J u niper, $120 per load. CALL: 508444-0087. Delivery FREE TO ALBUQUERQUE & SANTA FE !

FOOD FRUIT ***HOLIDAY*** foods for sale. Meat empanaditas, pumpkin rolls and biscochitos. Homemade & Delicious!

Taking orders now for the holidays.

505-471-0163.

FURNITURE 3 MATCHING SWIVEL STOOLS with wood armrests, good quality, $60 for all 3. Call me, let’s make a deal. 505927-5428 COMFORTABLE AND Stylish Chair.

Call 577-5959.

Custom made 40" Round Southwest Pine Table, bullet carvings by local craftsman, $250. Matching chairs, $125. Choose finish, upholstery, 505982-3214.

FEATHER BED MATTRESS TOPPEr, full size, excellent condition. $25. Call 505-471-6634.

MYRTLE NC Mahogany 60’s desk middle locking drawer wing arms.

35" Wide; 26" Center; 77" Long $300 OBO 505-466-6563.

NEARLY NEW pool table. Includes ping pong table and hockey table inserts. Can also be used for a dining table. Includes all accessories for all games. $1200 is a great deal for this item. Please call 660-8311 with any questions.

QUEEN SIZE Sleep Number Mattress, excellent condition, two sided controls. $350. Ken, 505-470-6462.

REAL WOOD double-stacked Bookcase, painted white, 4’ high x 4’ wide, adjustable shelves. $35 . 505-231-9133 SEIKO WESTMINSTER wall clock, quartz movement with pendulum, new in box, never used. $120, call 505-690-5042 SLEEPER SOFA with matching pillows, comfortable mattress. Good condition. $200. CALL ME, let’s make a deal. 505-927-5428 THOMASVILLE DINING TABLE and 8 Chairs. 44" by 68" oval table with two 20 inch leaves. Excellent Condition. $2,900. Call 505-670-3538

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Call our helpfull Consultants for details

CALL 986-3000 1985 Oldsmobile, Royale Brougham, fully loaded. Nice interior, paint & tires. Runs well, however smokes. $2,500, OBO. 505-660-4079.

19" BLIZZACK Snow Tires for Toyota SUV Venza. Provides excellent traction on snow and ice. SALE, $150, OBO. Janie, 505-412-0288.

Chevrolet 10-bolt posi-Trac. Rear End...with Ladder Bars!! $300 ONLY! MERRY CHRISTMAS! 505-438-2424 4 CHEVY 4x4 Custom 10"wide Chrome Wide-spoke Wheels. $100 for the set. 505-438-2424.

AUTOS WANTED

Airport Road and 599 505-660-3039 www.collectorcarssantafe.com

DOMESTIC

GREAT FOR Classroom, Church or Business. Two part Lectern. Only $125 Call Patt at 505-466-1181

Donate used cars, trucks, boats, RV, motorcycles in any condition to help support Santa Fe Habitat.

Call: 1-877-277-4344 or www.carsforhomes.org Local: 505986-5880.

PHOTO EQUIPMENT TELESCOPE, COMPUTERCONTROLLED, Celestron, Nexstar 114gt, 114 mm,new in box, $275, great Christmas present, call 5056 9 0 5 0 4 2 http://www.amazon.com/CelestronNexstar-114GT-ReflectorTelescope/dp/B00004ZD38

BLIZZARD, 175CM with Solomon bindings, $60. Rossignol, 185CM with Tryolia bindings, $60. Nordica Ski Boots, size 27.5/315M (Mens9), $60.

505-479-9141.

CHRISTMAS GAMBLERS: Very nice poker table "straight" from Las Vegas! Greenfelt, chip holders, beverage holders! $300 ONLY. MERRY CHRISTMAS! 505-438-2424 NFL DALLAS Cowboy’s Lawn Helmet, made out of plywood. Bright Silver & Royal Blue. (any team available) $80, 505-438-2424 SKIS - Kneissl, 170CM with tyrolia bindings, $60. Formula Blizzard, 160CM with marker M28 bindings, $60. 505-474-9141.

TREK BICYCLE, 26". Antelope 820 Mountain Bike. 20" frame, blue. Recently tuned, in perfect working condition. $150. 505-424-1771.

Sunday, Dec. 21 Pooch Pantry

Sell Your Stuff!

Call and talk to one of our friendly Consultants today!

986-3000

3561 Zafarano Drive Noon-3 p.m.

301 N. Guadalupe St. 1-4 p.m. (bring in a toy or pet-food donation for the shelter and get 10 percent off any single item at our Pooch Pantry store) Adult Pet adoption fee only $25 through December.

Visit sfhumanesociety.org YORKIES! Full-Blooded & Yorkiepoos, Morkies, Shorkies. Reg, shots and guaranteed.

POTTYPAD trained. $500-1800 CreditCards, PAYPAL PAYMENT plan 575-910-1818 txt4pics cingard1@hotmail.com

2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4, HARD LOADED, HARD TO FIND, HARD TO BEAT PRICE, T1871, $ 21988 CALL 505-473-1234.

WE WILL BUY YOUR USED CAR REGARDLESS IF YOU BUY A CAR FROM US! COME SEE US TODAY! 505-216-3800

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TOOLS MACHINERY 21" SINGLE-STAGE SNOWBLOWER clearing width 10" intake height.

123cc POWERMORE OHV 4-cycle engine. E-Z Chute rotation. Used once. $200. 505-220-0355.

DELTA CONTRACTOR’S 10-inch table saw. 18 years old but completely functional. $125 OBO. David Huntley, Call 505-795-2268, or email David.huntley8@gmail.com STEEL TRUCK TOOLBOX. Never used.

Fits full-size pick-up. White. $300.

505-983-8448

FINANCIAL LOANS

TV RADIO STEREO

LSCL HAS all types of commercial Loans and investor residential loans.

We are correspondent lenders. www.lonestarcommeriallending.com for rates and guides. Bill Taylor Director 817-927-5626

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GARAGE SALE ELDORADO

FEED EQUIPMENT SERVICES FOR SALE ALFALFA, San Acacia. 2strand heavy bales. $12 per bale.

Available in Santa Fe, Mondays only, corner of Cerrillos and Airport. 505220-4441. Leave message.

2011 CADILLAC SRX AWD 44K, Luxury Collection pkg, auto and loaded, just..$26,981 Call 505-216-3800.

3561 Zafarano Drive 1-4 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20 PetSmart

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2004 CHEVROLET Blazer, 4x4, automatic, 4 doors, 108,000 miles. Asking $4,600 OBO 505-204-2921.

Friday, Dec. 19.

PetSmart

SPORTS EQUIPMENT

FISHER SOLID Wood 200 Watt Speakers- Excellent Condition. 2 speakers for $90.00 Call Patt at 505466-1181 SONY STEREO Speakers, black, great condition. $30, OBO. 505-231-9133

2014 Ford Edge Limited AWD 19K, super nice, new body and loaded...$27,871 Call 505-216-3800.

4X4s

Santa Fe Animal Shelter PET ADOPTION EVENTS Meet Adoptable Animals

OFFICE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT

2005 CHEVROLET S I L V E R A D O 1500, KING OF THE ROAD, $11888.

CALL 505-473-1234.

Toy Box Too Full?

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PIANO STEINWAY, Medium Grand, Model M Ebony. Excellent condition.

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ACROSS 1 Many Pindar poems 5 Philatelist’s find 10 Mt. Rushmore locale 14 “Rich & Meaty” brand 15 “I should have made my way straight __ long ago”: Whitman 16 “Try this” 17 Joule fractions 18 Explosive trial 19 “Makes sense to me” 20 Old Buick 22 Not surprising 24 Schoolyard comeback 25 Chaps can be seen in one 26 Like boxed matches 28 Jackson successor Van __ 29 Predatory seabird 31 “Hit me” 33 Speckle 36 Broadway’s __Fontanne Theatre 38 Grind, as teeth 39 Young hombre 40 Shout before Silver 41 Patterson who played the singing flight attendant in “Airplane!”

42 Handling the situation 43 Pancreatic hormone 45 Blue hues 47 Chase scene sounds 48 Annexes 49 One of a fiver’s fifty 50 Recipe word 51 Flock females 53 Freedom, in Swahili 57 “The Country Girls” novelist O’Brien 60 Big oaf 61 Surgical holding area 62 Go slowly (through)

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As shown on plat of survey by Morris A. Apodaca NMPLS No. 5300 dated January 18, 2002 Survey Plat No. L02-005. Recorded on June 20, 2002 in Plat Book 505, page 026 as Document No. The New Mexico De- 1211,655, records of partment of Game Santa Fe County, New and Fish (Depart- Mexico. ment) requests proposals (RFP# 15 516 TOGETHER WITH all improvements 2101 00004) from the or hereafter qualified lawyers and now law firms to provide erected on the property, and all easeprofessional legal appurtenanservices for but not ments, limited to; Water law; ces, and fixtures now Environmental law; or hereafter a part of Construction Law; the property. All reReal Estate Law; Real placements and addiProperty Acquisi- tions shall also be tions, Disposals (spe- covered by this Secialize in public real curity Instrument. All property interests of the foregoing is reboth state, federal), ferred to in this SeMineral Estate, Ease- curity Instrument as ments, Leases; Land the "Property." use law, eminent domain and inverse The sale will satisfy condemnation; In- all or a portion of a In Rem spection of Public Re- Stipulated cords Act; and Appel- Judgment against DeTom late work, including fendants administrative and Herburger and Michelle Herburger, Decivil law for the Department.

This re- cree of Foreclosure, quest for proposals Order of Sale, and Apwill result in a multi- pointment of Special ple source award Master ("Judgment") through which con- entered on October tracts may be award- 23, 2014, as follows: Plaintiff ed to one or more A. lawyers and or law shall have In Rem firms in all of the judgment against DeTom practice areas listed fendants in the Scope of Work. Herburger and Michelle E. Herburger, in Each lawyer or law firm’s proposal shall the principal amount include evidence of of $204,110.07, interof $45,244.40, its experience and est expertise in the costs and reasonable attorney’s fees and relevant/proposed practice areas. Sub- tax of $14,485.78, for judgment of mission of the pro- total posal must be sent to $263,840.25, with inthe Department of terest accruing on Game and Fish no lat- the judgment amount er than 3:00 PM De- at 9.740% per year cember 22, 2014. To from October 3, 2014.

Plaintiff obtain a copy of this B. Request for Proposal shall have In Rem please visit judgment against DeTom http://wildlife.state.n fendants m.us/ or contact Jo- Herburger and Michelle E. Herburger, seph Miano at (505) 476-8086 or removing all their injoseph.miano@state. terest in the subject property and collaternm.us. al and foreclosing the Published in The San- same.

That Defendta Fe New Mexican on C. October 27-31 and ants are ordered to the 2005 November 3-7, 10-14, deliver Manufac17-21, 24-28, Decem- Karsten ber 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, tured Home Model RC-32, 72x40 (VIN 22-26, 2014 KHNM1202340ABC) to Plaintiff on or before LEGAL # 97753 November 30, 2014.

D. That a postSTATE OF NEW MEXI- judgment writ of CO replevin and writ of COUNTY OF SANTA FE assistance be enFIRST JUDICIAL DIS- tered permitting TRICT Plaintiff to recover the 2005 Karsten No. D-101-CV-2013- Manufactured Home 00531 Model RC-32, 72x40 ( V I N 21st MORTGAGE COR- K H N M 1 2 0 2 3 4 0 A B C ) PORATION, and/or the insurance proceeds thereof.

Plaintiff, vs.

The Judgment may be obtained from either TOM HERBURGER, the court clerk or the SS# XXX-XX-7259, undersigned Special and MICHELLE E. Master prior to the HERBURGER, sale date. 21st Mortgage Corporation has Defendants. the right to bid at the sale and to apply its AMENDED NOTICE judgment or a portion OF SALE thereof to the purchase price in lieu of NOTICE is hereby giv- cash.

For all other en that on Tuesday, bidders, the sale January 6, 2015, at terms are cash or its 12:15 p.m., the under- equivalent by the signed Special Mas- close of business on ter will sell to the the day of sale. The highest bidder at the sale may be postentrance of Judge poned and reschedSteve Herrera Judicial uled at the Special Complex, located at Master’s discretion.

225 Montezuma Ave, PROSPECTIVE PURSanta Fe, NM 87501, CHASERS AT SALE all Defendants’ inter- ARE ADVISED TO est in the real proper- MAKE THEIR OWN EXty located at 2410 AMINATION OF THE Calle Eloisa, Santa Fe, TITLE AND THE CONNew Mexico 87507, DITION OF THE PROPSanta Fe County, New ERTY AND TO CONMexico, and is more SULT THEIR OWN ATparticularly descri- TORNEY BEFORE BIDbed as follows: DING. A tract of land lying and being situate at Edward Little, Special Lot 2 within a portion Master of S.H.C. 426, Tract 1, 1509 37th Street SE within Section 32, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 T17N, R9E, N.M.P.M., 505/328-6269 Santa Fe County, New Mexico and being Published in The Sanmore particularly de- ta Fe New Mexican on scribed as follows: November 27 and December 4, 11 and 18, Beginning at a point 2014 from whence a brass cap marking the closing corner of Sections LEGAL # 97789 5 and 6, T16N, R9E and Section 32, T17N, FIRST JUDICIAL DISR9E, bears S 68? 08’ TRICT COURT OF 20" W., 1512.45 feet; STATE Thence along the fol- NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE lowing: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is accepting proposals for Professional Legal Services

thence S 80? 37’ W., 149.66 feet; thence N 10? 12’ W., 238.73 feet; thence N 10? 12’ W., 28.83 feet to point and place of ginning.

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LEGALS

and PHILIP G. FELCH, and ALICIA LAMONDA, Claimant.

No. 02243

D-101-CV-2014NOTICE

TO ALICIA LAMONDA: The above-captioned action has been filed to seek forfeiture of the above-described motor vehicle. If no response is filed, default judgment may be entered in favor of the Petitioner.

The name, address and telephone number of Petitioner’s attorney are: R. Alfred Walker Assistant City Attorney City of Santa Fe 200 Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909 Telephone: (505) 9556967 Facsimile: (505) 9556748 E m a i l : awalker@ci.santafe.nm.us

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 4, 11, and 18, 2014 LEGAL # 97792 FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE CITY OF SANTA FE ex rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Petitioner,

vs.

ONE (1) 1990 RED NISSAN PATHFINDER V .

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JN8HD17Y9LW215911 Published in The San- NEW MEXICO LICENSE ta Fe New Mexican on NO. MHT 883, December 4, 11, and Respondent, 18, 2014 and LEGAL # 97790 ALFREDO URANGA, FIRST JUDICIAL DIS- and SADY TRICT COURT MANDUJANO-DIAZ, STATE OF NEW MEXI- Claimants.

CO COUNTY OF SANTA FE No. D-101-CV-201401043 CITY OF SANTA FE ex NOTICE rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO ALFREDO URANGA: Petitioner, The above-captioned vs. action has been filed ONE (1) 2001 BLACK to seek forfeiture of FORD MUSTANG the above-described V .

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N . motor vehicle. If no 1FAFP40431F256752 response is filed, deNEW MEXICO LICENSE fault judgment may NO. KSC441, be entered in favor of Respondent, the Petitioner.

The name, address and and telephone number of Petitioner’s attorney AMADO FLORES- are: MACIEL, and ISMAEL R. Alfred Walker SOTELO FLORES, Assistant City AttorClaimants. ney City of Santa Fe No. D-101-CV-2014- 200 Lincoln Avenue 02230 P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, New Mexico NOTICE 87504-0909 Telephone: (505) 955TO AMADO FLORES- 6967 MACIEL and ISMAEL Facsimile: (505) 955SOTELO FLORES: 6748 E m a i l : The above-captioned a w a l k e r @ c i . s a n t a action has been filed fe.nm.us to seek forfeiture of the above-described Published in The Sanmotor vehicle. If no ta Fe New Mexican on response is filed, de- December 4, 11, and fault judgment may 18, 2014 be entered in favor of the Petitioner.

The LEGAL # 97816 name, address and telephone number of STATE OF NEW MEXIPetitioner’s attorney CO are: COUNTY OF SANTA FE R. Alfred Walker FIRST JUDICIAL DISAssistant City Attor- TRICT ney City of Santa Fe Case No. D-101-PB200 Lincoln Avenue 2014-00180 P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, New Mexico IN RE THE ESTATE OF 87504-0909 Telephone: (505) 955- MARK ROBERT 6967 ZAPLIN, Facsimile: (505) 955- Deceased.

6748 E m a i l : awalker@ci.santaNOTICE TO fe.nm.us CREDITORS Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 4, 11, and 18, 2014 LEGAL # 97791 FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE CITY OF SANTA FE ex rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Petitioner, vs.

ONE (1) 1997 BLACK DODGE PICKUP V .

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1B7HC16X3VS166545 NEW MEXICO LICENSE NO. MKT 260, Respondent, and JOSE A. BARRIOS, Claimant.

No. D-101-CV-2013CITY OF SANTA FE 02936 ex rel.

SANTA FE POLICE DENOTICE PARTMENT, Petitioner, TO JOSE A. BARRIOS: vs.

telephone number of Petitioner’s attorney are: R. Alfred Walker Assistant City Attorney City of Santa Fe 200 Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 909 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909 Telephone: (505) 9556967 Facsimile: (505) 9556748 E m a i l : awalker@ci.santafe.nm.us

ONE (1) 1989 WHITE CHRYSLER LEBARON V .

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1C3XJ4536LG421095 NEW MEXICO LICENSE NO. NCC145, Respondent,

The above-captioned action has been filed to seek forfeiture of the above-described motor vehicle. If no response is filed, default judgment may be entered in favor of the Petitioner.

The name, address and

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Slate J. Stern has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Mark Robert Zaplin, Deceased. All persons having claims against the estate are required to present their claims within two months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative, c/o Hinkle Shanor LLP, attn: Nancy S. Cusack, Post Office Box 2068, Santa Fe, NM 87504, or filed with the District Court of Santa Fe County, New Mexico, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501.

Slate J. Stern Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 11 and 18, 2014

IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE NAME CHANGE OF DONALD JOSEPH KARR NOTICE OF FILING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DONALD JOSEPH KARR, a resident of the City of Santa Fe, County of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico and over the age of fourteen years, has filed a Petition for Name Change of an Adult in the First Judicial District Court, Santa Fe County, New Mexico, wherein he seeks to change his name from Donald Joseph Karr to Donald Joseph Brannigan and that this Petition will be heard before the Honorable David K. Thompson, District Judge, on the 22nd day of January, 2015, at the hour of 2:30 p.m. at the Santa Fe County Courthouse, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

p within two (2) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented either to the attorneys of the Co-Personal Representatives, Karl H. Sommer, Sommer Karnes & Associates, LLP, 200 West Marcy Street, Suite 133, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501, or filed with the Santa Fe County Probate Court, Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

DATED: December _ 5_, 2014 Tami Miller Vasquez by Ehren Miller Nogueira her attorney in-fact TAMI MILLER VASQUEZ, Co-Personal Representative Ehren Miller Nogueira EHREN MILLER NOGUEIRA, Co-Personal Representative

SOMMER KARNES & ASSOCIATES, LLP Respectfully Attorneys for CoSubmitted, Personal Representatives GEER WISSEL LEVY & 200 West Marcy HARTWELL, P.A. Street, Suite 133 Santa Fe, New Mexico " E L E C T R O N I C A L L Y 87501 SIGNED" 505.989.3800 By: /s/ Maria Garcia Geer, Attorney at Law Maria Garcia Geer Attorney for Petitioner P.O. Box 7549 Albuquerque, NM 87194 (505) 243-1733 Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 11 and 18, 2014 LEGAL # 97820

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 18 and 25, 2014

LEGAL # 97848 The next regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Eldorado Area Water and Sanitation District will be held on the 15 OF JANUARY 2015, at the Eldorado Community Center in the classroom, 1 Hacienda Loop, Santa Fe NM 87508. The meeting begins at 7 PM.

FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF SANTA FE STATE OF NEW MEXICO Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on IN THE MATTER OF December 18, 2014 THE ESTATE OF MARLIES BRETTELLUEDTKE, DELEGAL # 97849 CEASED No. D-101-PB-201400188 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Dolores King has been appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Marlies BrettelLuedtke, Deceased.

Claims against the Estate of Marlies Brettel Luedtke, Deceased must be presented to the Personal Representative at the address shown below or filed in the above-referenced case in the First Judicial District Court of the County of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico, 225 Montezuma Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 / P.O. Box 2268, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2268, within two months after the date of the first publication of this Notice to Creditors, or be forever barred.

Dolores King, Personal Representative c/o Thompson, Hickey, Cunningham, Clow, April & Dolan, P.A. 460 St. Michael’s Drive, Suite 1000 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Telephone No.: (505) 988-2900 Facsimile No.: (505) 988-2901

BIDS CAN be downloaded from our website, www.generalservices.st ate.nm.us/statepurchas ing, or purchased at our office, State Purchasing Division, Joseph Montoya Building, Room 2016, 1100 St. Francis Drive, Santa Fe, NM 87505, for $0.25 per page, check or money order only. (505) 8270472.

Sealed bids will be opened at the State Purchasing Division office at 2:00 PM, MST/MDT on dates indicated.

Request for Proposals are due at location and time indicated on proposal.

12/30/14 50-805-14-12455 New Mexico Department of Transportation Installation of Guardrails, Barrier Cable, and Components 55-665-14-28898 New Mexico Department of Health Bulk Fuel 51-805-14-12403 New Mexico Department of Transportation Snow Removal Taos County 01/02/15 50-505-14-04122 New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum Materials & Construction of Heritage Garden A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, at 9:00 am MST

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LEGAL # 97845

No. 2014-0159 IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF RIMA LOUISE MILLER, Deceased NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that TAMI MILLER VASQUEZ and EHREN MILLER STATE OF NEW MEXNOGUEIRA have been ICO CoCOUNTY OF appointed Personal RepresentaBERNALILLO SECOND JUDICIAL tives of this Estate in an informal probate.

DISTRICT COURT All persons having claims against this NO. D-101-CV-2014Estate are required to 02410 present their claims LEGAL # 97817

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Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 18, 2014

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Thursday, December 18, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN

Horoscope ACROSS 1 Get down to business 5 Plum or peach 10 Straddling 14 Others, in Latin 15 Exercise in brevity 16 Literally, with 19-Across, a Western state capital 17 Literally, with 20-Across, ski resort purchases 18 Swallowed a loss 19 See 16-Across 20 See 17-Across 22 Prickly plants 24 Ideology 26 Rotten 27 Captain Morgan competitor 30 Reacted to, as fireworks 34 Scintilla 35 Literally, with 39-Across, head doctor 37 Part of a collegian’s email address 38 It’s north of Den. 39 See 35-Across

41 Hollywood’s Howard 42 Something that might be left at the scene of a crime 43 Common daisy 44 Desiccated 45 Baltimore’s I-695, e.g.

47 Buck 50 Firm ending 51 Botanical opening 52 Toscanini and Maazel 55 Literally, with 62Across, longtime action star 59 Literally, with 63-Across, distinguished chef 60 Ancient region of Anatolia 62 See 55-Across 63 See 59-Across 64 “America’s Got Talent” airer 65 “The Praise of ChimneySweepers” essayist 66 Go hand to hand?

67 Honkers 68 ___ job

The stars show the kind of day you’ll have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014: This year you express a very quiet side. You might be holding back some feelings. Learn to express them in a way that others can hear.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might find others to be unusually intense and demanding right now. You could gain a fresh perspective. Tonight: Happy to head home.

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DOWN Upper-crust sort, stereotypically Olive, to Ovid Narrow estuaries Between-innings feature on a Jumbotron Took off after Lead-in to cake or meal More than mislead Dust Bowl migrant Vegetable whose name comes from Swedish Bow Shadow Table scraps

13 Stage name for 2012 singing sensation Park Jae-sang 21 Muff 23 Semiarid region of Africa 25 Big name in parks 27 Motel alternative, informally 28 In agreement (with) 29 Pinkish 30 Halt 31 John who played Joshua in “The Ten Commandments” 32 Flip over 33 One pulling strings?

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180 Graduation attire Strict Gobbled (down) At deuce, say Native Arizonan Physicians’ org. “___ U Been Gone” (Kelly Clarkson hit) Mobster’s gal Bay ___ It’s a wrap Capacity Spring bloomer Where I-90 and I-29 cross: Abbr.

Ottawa-based media inits. “___ a miracle!”

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Chess quiz WHITE’S BEST MOVE? Hint: Force mate, not Qxe7ch.

Solution: 1. Qa6ch!

Kxa6 2. Bc8 mate!

Hocus Focus

Super Quiz Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: FROSTY THE SNOWMAN Questions are based on the animated TV special. (e.g., Who narrates the TV special? Answer: Jimmy Durante.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. What brings the snowman, Frosty, to life?

Answer________ 2. The children got the hat from Hocus Pocus. Who or what was Hocus Pocus?

Answer________ 3. What is the name of the inept magician voiced by Billy De Wolfe?

Answer________ GRADUATE LEVEL 4. Why does Frosty insist on leaving town?

Answer________ 5. What is Frosty’s intended destination?

Answer________ 6. In what type of transportation does Frosty leave town?

Answer________ PH.D. LEVEL 7. What is the name of the girl who boards the train with Frosty and Hocus Pocus?

Answer________ 8. Who eventually takes Frosty to the North Pole?

Answer________ 9. At the end, Frosty delivers this message.

Answer________ ANSWERS: ANSWERS: 1. A (magician’s) hat. 2. A (magician’s) rabbit.

3. Professor Hinkle. 4. He is melting. (It’s getting warmer.) 5. The North Pole. 6. A train. (A refrigerated boxcar.) 7. Karen. 8. Santa (in his sleigh).

9. “I’ll be back on Christmas Day!”

Jumble

SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you? (c) 2014 Ken Fisher

Today in history Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2014. There are 13 days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On Dec. 18, 1944, in a pair of related rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Korematsu v. United States, upheld, 6-3, the government’s wartime evacuation of people of Japanese descent, including U.S. citizens, from the West Coast (the decision was limited to the exclusion policy, and did not take up the issue of internment), while in Ex parte Endo, the justices unanimously agreed that “concededly loyal” Americans of Japanese ancestry could not continue to be detained. (Both rulings came a day after the U.S. Department of War said it was lifting the internment policy.)

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might discover that an older relative or boss is on the warpath. Know when to duck, for your own sake. Tonight: Defer to others, and you will have a better time.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You could have a lot of ground to cover. Make a list, follow up on calls and leave messages. Someone might reveal some important news by accident!

Tonight: Get errands done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You easily could be provoked by a loved one. Try not to get upset. Look at it as if this person is going through a phase. Tonight: Get into the holiday spirit!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might be unusually concerned about someone’s mood. At the same time, you could be exhausted by everything that is occurring. Tonight: Be around people.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You are likely to say what you want, especially in a situation where you have held back your feelings.

Tonight: Keep discussions light and easy.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Pacemaker needs a new battery Dear Annie: My mother is 95 years old and in OK shape.

She has been diagnosed with dementia, and her physician recommended a full-time caregiver because Mom is confused most of the time. She still lives in her home, refusing to leave, and my two siblings and I take care of her the best we can.

When we were growing up, Mom was mentally abusive to us and physically abusive to my father. She was not a good mother.

When we go to her home to clean and cook, she yells and screams about the same things over and over to the point where I often have to leave. She is not a happy person, always focusing on the negative things in her life. Mom refuses to go to a nursing home, and we cannot force her. Our lives are in a constant state of turmoil and severe stress with no end in sight.

Here’s the real problem: Mom’s pacemaker is due for replacement.

If we don’t act relatively soon, the batteries may die and the pacemaker will cease to function.

Obviously, that means Mom could die from heart failure. My two siblings don’t want to have the maintenance done. They say her mind is deteriorating so quickly, it would be pointless. They are willing to throw caution to the wind.

But, Annie, I don’t think I can live with myself if we don’t replace the batteries. I need your help. — Outvoted Dear Outvoted: Please don’t have regrets when your mother dies. These choices can haunt you forever. Ask to speak to Mom’s doctor about the pacemaker and her dementia. Even outpatient surgery may be too much for her to handle. Let the doctor advise you. Then look into pooling your resources and getting a caregiver, at least part time, in order to give the rest of you a break. Eldercare Locator at eldercare.gov or call 800-677-1116 and the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) can also provide resources and support.

Dear Annie: My second wife and I have been married for four years. She has two sons from her previous marriage, and I have one daughter and three sons from

mine. The problem is how much we spend on them at Christmas.

I say we spend an equal amount on all of the kids. She thinks we should spend twice as much on her two children because I have four. I want to be fair and equitable about this, but cannot seem to convince her that her logic could backfire. These children are all adults in their 20s, and two of them are married.

If I am wrong, I will concede. If I am correct, please help me get this across to her. — Lost in Love Dear Lost: If you and your wife have separate incomes, she can spend what she likes on her kids, and you can spend what you choose on yours. However, assuming you are pooling your money and buying gifts together, we say that you should spend the same on all of the children.

This isn’t a competition between your kids and hers. They are all your children now and should be treated equally.

Dear Annie: In your response to “Actively Confused,” the husband of the cancer patient, I wish you had emphasized that the wife might have depression.

I was treated for breast cancer 13 years ago. A year after the surgery and radiation, I suffered from major depression, partly caused by the stress of having a serious illness and the hormonal chemotherapy involved. Although I was at higher risk because of a previous episode of depression, it is also something that can happen to anyone with a life-threatening illness.

Irritability and anger are often overlooked as symptoms of depression. If the woman’s oncologist is not helpful, perhaps the patient’s primary care physician or a mental health professional would be. — Doing Well in Virginia Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.

Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Sheinwold’s bridge

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might be unusually passive and/or insecure.

Don’t let these feelings interfere with the holiday spirit. Tonight: Wrap up your holiday shopping.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Use your high energy and imagination to tear through your to-do list, and perhaps try to come up with a gift idea for a special someone. Tonight: Your wish is someone’s command.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might be heading down two different paths.

One seems very clear to others, yet the other involves an inner dialogue of sorts. Tonight: Do only what feels right.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH If you expect some uproar to occur, you probably won’t be disappointed.

You could change your response to others.

Tonight: Where the action is.

Cryptoquip

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You have a tendency to waffle when you don’t see eye to eye with a higherup. Try not to swallow any anger. Tonight: Don’t stay up too late, even if a friend tries to convince you otherwise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You have the ability to be totally emotional, empathetic and detached — sometimes all at once.

With your unique sensitivities, try to stay centered.

Tonight: Let your mind relax to great music.

Jacqueline Bigar

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error. © 2014 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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