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THE NEW MEXICAN Monday, December 30, 2013
Woman loses fingertip in fight Sisters need assistance with back rent Sheriff’s office says injury was caused by girlfriend’s bite
taken to the hospital, but Lt. Joe McLaughlin, a spokesman with the sheriff’s office, said Sunday night he didn’t know her condition. McLaughlin said Jackson The New Mexican and the 36-year-old victim had consumed several alcoholic A woman bit and severed the beverages earlier Saturday at tip of her girlfriend’s left pinky an “undisclosed” location in finger during a fight Saturday downtown Santa Fe. night in Madrid, the Santa Fe McLaughlin said that while County Sheriff’s Office said. the couple traveled back to Amber Jackson, 30, of their home in Madrid — about Madrid was arrested on a a 35-minute drive southwest charge of aggravated battery of Santa Fe — the two fought against a household memabout their relationship. ber, and Santa Fe County jail McLaughlin said he didn’t records show she is being know who started the verbal held in lieu of a $2,500 surety argument. bond. The injured woman was McLaughlin said the fight
continued when Jackson and the other woman arrived at their home, and the fight later turned physical. The injured woman told responding deputies that Jackson grabbed her hair, pulled her to the ground and then bit off the tip of her finger. McLaughlin said Jackson bit and removed the victim’s left pinky “just beyond the fingernail.” The injured woman called law enforcement at about 10:49 p.m. Saturday, McLaughlin said, and county deputies arrived about 15 minutes later to the scene, where they found Jackson and arrested her without incident.
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elissa works even though she previously suffered a traumatic brain injury, but she and her sister, who has a child, were kicked out of their stepmother’s house because they didn’t have money to pay the rent. Melissa is worried for her sister because she is pregnant again and the baby’s father recently passed away. Melissa has been going from home to home, but she would like to settle down in an apartment with her sister. Melissa is asking the community to help pay her overdue rent of $3,500 so she can find another apartment to live in with her sister. She is among the many community members asking for help from The New Mexican’s
Empty Stocking Fund during the holiday season. Even though Christmas is over, there is still time to donate. uuu The Empty Stocking Fund is a project of The Santa Fe New Mexican. The Santa Fe Community Foundation, the First National Bank of Santa Fe, The Salvation Army and Presbyterian Medical Services donate 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 names of the
Police notes
while intoxicated after county deputies stopped him near Paseo Real and Aviation Drive The Santa Fe Police Depart- for failure to maintain his lane. ment is investigating the fol- A deputy reported that Terrazas smelled of marijuana and lowing report: showed other signs of impairu Someone stole money from a collection box at the San ment. Terrazas submitted to a blood draw, the results of which Miguel Mission, 401 Old Santa are pending. Fe Trail, after removing an air u Ann Louise Waddell, 32, of conditioner to enter the building between 4:30 p.m. Thursday New York, N.Y., was arrested Saturday on a charge of aggravated and 9:50 a.m. Friday. drunken driving after county deputies stopped her near Paseo DWI arrests Real and Aviation Drive because u Rodrigo Mendoza-Terrazas, she made an improper U-turn. 20, of Santa Fe was arrested A deputy wrote that Waddell’s Saturday on a charge of driving breath smelled of alcohol, she
To donate Make your tax-deductible donation online at www.santafe newmexican.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, NM 87504-1827. If you can provide a needed service such as roofing, car repairs or home repairs, contact Roberta at Presbyterian Medical Services, 983-8968. If you can contribute food, clothing, toys, housewares or furniture in good condition, or other items or services, please contact The Salvation Army, 988-8054. showed signs of intoxication during field sobriety tests and she declined a breath test.
Speed SUVs u The locations of the Santa Fe Police Department’s mobile speed-enforcement vehicles were not available Sunday.
Help lines St. Elizabeth Shelter for |men, women and children: 982-6611 New Mexico suicide prevention hotline: 866-435-7166 Police and fire emergency: 911
DOLORES DUKE ORTIZ, 1925-2013
Fire-walking instructor Gwendolina Feisst will lead the New Year’s Eve fire-walk in Galisteo. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/THE NEW MEXICAN
Extremes: One plunge moved In other New Year’s happenings, Presbyterian Medical SerIn place of its plunge, Eagle vices will hold its annual Light Nest will kick off 2014 with the Up a Life memorial event on the Polar Bear Stomp, a two-mile Santa Fe Plaza on New Year’s hike led by a hiker wearing a polar bear suit. Organizer Janet Eve. Participants can honor lost loved ones by purchasing faroAlton said the easy hike will have hardly any elevation gain, litos labeled with the name of the deceased. Some people opt and participants should bring to attach photos of loved ones to hiking boots and, just in case, snowshoes. To learn more, con- the farolitos, as well. tact Alton at 575-377-3010. The event will start at
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5:30 p.m. Farolitos can be purchased in advance by calling 988-2211, or online at http://bit. ly/Kf6qr3. Farolito sales benefit Presbyterian’s Hospice Center. For more New Year’s events, check out the Pasatiempo calendar at http://bit.ly/1ls9GLD. Contact Chris Quintana at 986-3093 or cquintana@ sfnewmexican.com.
New Mexico launches ‘designated caregiver’ campaign New Mexico health officials say the risks of unexpected infant deaths can be higher during the New Year’s holiday, so the Department of Health is urging parents to pick a “designated caregiver” for their babies. The department is pointing
to a national study that found designating a caregiver may be just as important as picking a designated driver. Researchers at the University of California found alcohol was a risk factor for sudden infant deaths, and that excessive drink-
ing significantly impairs parental decision-making. Health officials say there were 86 sudden infant deaths in New Mexico from 2009 to 2012 — an average of one every 13 days. The Associated Press
How they voted
Koskinen’s “commitment to working with Congress to fix the IRS’ many problems,” including his cooperation with the Senate Finance Committee in its investigation of the possibility that By Targeted News Service the IRS has prejudicially targeted certain political WASHINGTON — Here’s a look at how area mem- groups in its efforts to enforce the tax code. The vote, on Dec. 20, was 59 yeas to 36 nays. bers of Congress voted over the previous week. Yeas: Heinrich, Udall
House votes
There were no key votes in the House.
Senate votes Senate vote 1 Deputy homeland security secretary: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas to serve as deputy homeland security secretary. A supporter, Sen. Patrick J. Leahy, D-Vt., said that in his current position of director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services, Mayorkas “has made tough decisions to make that agency better,” including recommending useful reforms to the EB-5 Regional Center program for offering visas to foreigners in exchange for their investments in U.S. businesses. An opponent, Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said the vote to confirm Mayorkas was too hasty, given the incomplete nature of an investigation of possible wrongdoing in the EB-5 Regional Center program. The vote, on Dec. 20, was 54 yeas to 41 nays. Yeas: Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M.
Senate vote 2 IRS commissioner: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of John Andrew Koskinen to serve as commissioner of Internal Revenue Service. A supporter, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, cited
Senate vote 3 Florida district judge: The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Brian J. Davis to serve as a U.S. District Court judge for the Middle District of Florida. A supporter, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said Davis had satisfied Grassley’s concerns, raised when Davis was first nominated to the post in the last Congress, about various remarks made by Davis, and that Davis was supported by both of Florida’s senators. The vote, on Dec. 20, was 68 yeas to 26 nays. Yeas: Heinrich, Udall
Senate vote 4 Federal Reserve chairwoman: The Senate has approved a cloture motion to end debate on the nomination of Janet L. Yellen to serve as chairwoman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. A supporter, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cited Yellen’s more than 15 years of experience as chairwoman of the Council of Economic Advisers during the Clinton administration, head of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, and, since 2010, vice chairwoman of the Federal Reserve. Feinstein said: “Her background makes her an ideal candidate to replace Chairman Ben Bernanke and continue the Fed’s efforts to boost economic growth, increase the pace of job creation and ultimately reduce the crushing unemployment that has been a drag on our recovery.” The vote to end debate, on Dec. 20, was 59 yeas to 34 nays.
Diplomat’s wife loved foreign service The New Mexican
Panama and Argentina Dolores Duke Ortiz, 88, before finally passed away at home in Santa returning to Fe on Dec. 27, 2013. She was the Santa Fe in spouse of the late Ambassador 1990. Frank V. Ortiz. Argentina Born Aug. 8, 1925, at Fort Riley, was one of her Kan., she was the daughter of Duke favorite posts. Gen. James T. Duke and Guada- Dolores Ortiz Her son James lupe O’Neill Duke. She referred Ortiz said his to her upbringing as that of an mother loved the diversity of “Army brat.” Her father was the foreign service, the chance posted in Europe after World to meet interesting people and War II, and she lived and studthe challenge of adapting to ied in France and Germany. new cities and other cultures. She met her future husband, Ortiz was a faithful memFrank V. Ortiz, in Washington, ber of the congregation of the D.C., when he was a student at Cathedral Basilica of St. FranGeorgetown University. They cis of Assisi and was active in were married May 2, 1953, at many organizations in Santa Fe, the Fort Myer Post Chapel in Virginia and celebrated 52 years including the National Dance Institute and Friends of the Palof marriage before his death in ace of the Governors. 2005. Ortiz is survived by her As the wife of a career diplomat, Ortiz shared her husband’s brother Leonard Duke and his wife, Rosetta, of Louisville, Ky. posts in Ethiopia, Mexico, the She also leaves her four chilDistrict of Columbia, Peru, Uruguay, Barbados, Guatemala, dren: Tina of Santa Fe; Frank Jr.
and his wife, Susan, and children Corinna and Andrew of Potomac, Md.; Stephen and his wife, Mary, and children Victoria Marie and Alexander of Taos; James and his wife, Nicola, and children Cassian and Lucas of Tampa, Fla. Visitation will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, at Berardinelli Family Funeral Services, 1399 Luisa St. A Mass celebrating Ortiz’s life will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. She will be laid to rest with her late husband at the Rosario Cemetery in Santa Fe at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to the Ambassador and Mrs. Frank V. Ortiz Palace of the Governors Endowment Fund, c/o Museum of New Mexico Foundation, P.O. Box 2065, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Contributions also may be made online at www.museumfoundation.org.
Funeral services and memorials CHARLES E. GALVAN JUNE 11, 1954 - DEC 22, 2013 Charles E. Galvan better known to his friends and family as "Rick" or "Ricky" was called home on Dec 22, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Galvan Sr. and mother Betty Lou Campbell. He is survived by his son Charles A. Galvan, grandchildren Miklo, Carlito, Emilio, Samantha and Charlie. Brother Galen Chatterton (Karen), sister Charlotte Ewing, sister Cathy Galvan, brother Robert Williams (LaSonya), sister LaRetta Williams, sister Jeau Roberts and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles proudly served his country as a dedicated Marine. He received a Good Conduct Medal award, a National Defense Service Medal and retired as a Rifle Expert. Charles had two loves, his family and the Marine Corp. His positive attitude, thoughtfulness, generosity, sense of humor and love will be deeply missed. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014 from 10:30 - 11:30am at the Zion Worship Center, 22 Cities of Gold Road, Pojoaque, NM 87506. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 11:30am at the Zion Worship Center. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.
Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505)984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
JOE GALLEGOS, 7 YEAR ANNIVERSARY 8/27/63 ~ 12/30/06.
Loving memories never die as years roll on and days pass by. In our hearts a memory is kept of ones we love and will never forget. Joe, you are sadly missed along life’s way and quietly remembered every day. Love, Jackie, Deanza, Carl, Carolyn, Ariana, Jeremy, Chris, Gallegos and Vigil Families.
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