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THE NEW MEXICAN Wednesday, June 12, 2013
In brief
Livestock owners prepare for fires The Feed Bin, 1202 W. Alameda St., is hosting an event to help livestock owners prepare for the possibility that they must evacuate animals during a wildfire on Saturday, June 15. Eldon Reyer of the Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association will be on hand to give livestock owners tips and advice. The session is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call The Feed Bin at 982-0511. Faith Amour, a music teacher at both Acequia Madre and Carlos Gilbert elementary schools, received a Best Vocal Performer Award for her original song “Ou Es-Tu” (Where are you?) at last month’s New Mexico Music Awards ceremony in Albuquerque. She was nominated in three other categories and her song will be featured on her debut album, slated for release in June 2013. Armour will open this year’s Music on the Hill concert series at St. John’s College at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. That Wednesday-night series runs through July 24.
cuss veterans’ medical care. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. June 19 at the American Legion Post No. 1, 1601 Berry Ave. Representatives of the New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care Department will be on hand to discuss benefits and take questions, and they will be on hand a half-hour before the start time for individual discussions.
Dad arrested for shooting son ALBUQUERQUE — New Mexico State Police say a 59-year-old man has been arrested in the shooting of his son outside an Albuquerque church. State Police say William Chavez is jailed in Quay County after being taken into custody Tuesday while driving on Interstate 40 after being spotted in the Tucumcari area He was arrested for shooting 34-year-old Fernando Garcia in the shoulder Monday following a memorial services at New Beginnings Church. According to police, Chavez started a fight with Garcia during the memorial service inside the church. Police say the shooting occurred after the two then went outside. Garcia was treated at a hospital for nonlife threatening injuries.
Officials: Drought PBS to air doc on likely to persist ‘Rio Grande Sun’ State water officials say the
A New Mexico PBS channel this month will show a documentary about the weekly newspaper in Española, the Rio Grande Sun. The Sun Never Sets was written and produced by New Mexico resident and awardwinning documentary filmmaker Ben Daitz. It is narrated by former NPR news anchor Bob Edwards. A news release said the documentary follows Sun reporters and editors as they write about the news, sports, art and culture of large, rural Rio Arriba County. The program is scheduled to air locally at 7 p.m. June 20 on the digital Channel 5.1.
Town hall meeting set for veterans The state Department of Veterans Affairs’ medical department is holding a town hall meeting in Santa Fe to dis-
prospects are bleak that seasonal rains will provide much relief from the drought gripping New Mexico. Legislators were told Monday by the State Engineers Office that the precipitation outlook for June to August is likely below normal for the eastern two-thirds of New Mexico and the odds favor above normal temperatures for most of New Mexico. That’s based on the latest long-term forecast from the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center, which says drought is expected to continue or intensify in New Mexico through the end of August. The State Engineers Office said precipitation was 47 percent of normal statewide from January to April. The water management agency made the report to the interim legislative Water and Natural Resources Committee.
LOCAL & REGION
Nearly $200K paid in ‘Kid’ records case The lawsuit sought documents relating to an investigaALBUQUERQUE — A tion into Billy the Kid’s death New Mexico county has paid and whether he was buried in $125,000 in attorney fees to a Fort Sumner. weekly newspaper for violating Four other law firms previopen records laws in a lawsuit ously involved in the case were over Billy the Kid’s death. paid another $70,000 combined The Albuquerque Journal and one claim is outstanding. reports that a De Baca County Cooper had filed written News attorney said the settlerequests for records pertaining ment agreement represents to a DNA analysis by celebrity only the payment from Lincoln forensic scientist Dr. Henry Lee of County to the newspaper, which blood left on a carpenter’s bench sued along with East Mountain where the Kid’s body purportedly resident Gale Cooper in 2007. was placed after he was shot in The Associated Press
INEZ B. MADRID BORN NOVEMBER 10, 1938 DIED JUNE 10, 2013. Inez B. Madrid was born on November 10, 1938, at the end of the Great Depression in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was the youngest of six children born to William Brown and Inez Salazar Brown. William Brown hailed from New York City. And Inez Salazar Brown was a native New Mexican. Inez Madrid grew up in Santa Fe. She was a proud graduate of Santa Fe High, the class of 1956. She was a good student, with many talents, but she chose to be a devoted wife and mother who made a warm and loving home for her family. While she was still in high school, she met Robert (Bobby) Madrid. And even though he went to St. Michael’s High School, they fell in love. On June 18, 1960, they were married in the old Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe. They would have been married for 53 years on June 18, 2013. On June 10, 2013, Inez succumbed to her seventh cancer. She fought a hard, brutal, and valiant battle for over 14 years. And she fought to the very end, not wanting to leave the family that loves her so much. She is survived by her beloved husband, Bobby Madrid; her two daughters, Rebecca Madrid and Cindy Madrid Trujillo; her son-in-law Tom Trujillo; her grandson, David Madrid and his wife Caprice; and her two great grandchildren, Nathaniel and Chanelle. She is also survived by her sister, Maria Montoya; and sister-in-law, Martha "Bud" Madrid, her best friend and confidant; her brother-in-law, Richard (Peanuts) Madrid and his wife Gloria; and her sister-in-law, Lucy Brown. She was predeceased by her siblings: Olivia, Louie, Frank, and Elsie. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 12th from 6 to 7pm at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, June 12th at 7 pm at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 13th at 9 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery. Mommy, you will be missed and loved by all of us forever. And we know that you are with God in heaven and suffer no more. With love, all you have left behind.
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Staff and wire reports
bench mechanics use to access the underside of vehicles. u A burglar broke into a house in the 4000 block of Milagro Oro through a 15-inch dog door and stole cash, four gold rings and some coins sometime between 2 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the following reports: u Someone broke into a garage off Old Galisteo Way near Rabbit Road between 2:30 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday and stole a black camera case along with other camera equipment. u Burglars carried off a 42-inch TV from a house in the 3100 block of Jemez Road between noon Saturday and noon Monday. u Three Saab oil pans, a BMW aluminum tire rim, two Saab radiators and two Saab cylinder heads were stolen from a property off Agua Fría Road sometime between June 7 and Monday.
Speed SUVs u The Santa Fe Police Department listed the following locations for mobile speedenforcement vehicles: SUV No. 1 at Richards Avenue between Rodeo Road and Governor Miles Road; SUV No. 2 at Agua Fría Road at Harrison Road; SUV No. 3 at Camino Carlos Rey between Plaza Blanca and Plaza Verde.
and still draws a steady stream of visitors. The Lincoln County sheriff’s office has opened an investigation into the escape of the famous New Mexico outlaw from the Lincoln County jail 122 years ago, hoping to determine if he had an accomplice. De Baca County News publisher Scot Stinnett joined with Cooper in seeking the records in the lawsuit, naming Lincoln County Sheriff Rick Virden, ex-Deputy Steven Sederwall and ex-Sheriff Tom Sullivan as defendants.
Funeral services and memorials
Police notes The Santa Fe Police Department is investigating the following reports: u A thief broke into a 2012 Mercedes C300 parked in the 3600 block of Cerrillos Road between 9 a.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday and stole a silver necklace valued at $1,500. u Someone stole a laptop computer and a gold ring from a car parked in the 300 block of Sena Street between 10 and 11:45 p.m. Sunday. u Some change and a pair of sunglasses were taken from a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser parked in the 300 block of Callecita Place sometime between June 4 and 5. u A man wearing sunglasses and a black T-shirt stole a Specialized brand bicycle from a bike rack outside of a 200 East Alameda Street apartment at about 10:15 a.m. Monday. u Someone carried off a laptop computer from a coffee shop in the 900 block of West Alameda Street between 1:45 and 2:15 p.m. Monday. u A burglar swiped a purse from an apartment in the 1800 block of Espinacitas Street between 2 and 3:15 p.m. Sunday. u A woman stole about $200 worth of Blu-ray movies from Wal-Mart, 3251 Cerrillos Road, at about 3:30 p.m. Monday. u Joseph Phillopovich, 32, 1022 Tierra Drive, was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery. He is accused of hitting his brother over the head with a mechanics creeper — a sliding
1881. Cooper also wanted Lee’s DNA report of two others who had claimed to be Billy the Kid. One theory explored by the much-ballyhooed investigation, which started with the backing of then-Gov. Bill Richardson, was that Sheriff Pat Garrett shot someone else after the Kid’s escape from the Lincoln County jail. That person was buried in Fort Sumner while Billy the Kid escaped to Texas and lived out his days as Brushy Bill Roberts. Billy the Kid’s grave is Fort Sumner’s main tourist attraction
Thomas L. Rising Thomas L. Rising, age 66, of Santa Fe, NM, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in an accident in Alaska. He was born in Denver, CO on March 10, 1947, and married the love of his life, Carol, in 1969. Tom earned his professional degree from Colorado School of Mines in 1970, his Master’s degree from Texas A&M in 1973 and his PhD from Colorado School of Mines in 1978. He had a long and fulfilling career as a metallurgist and engineer, working primarily at Rocky Flats and Los Alamos National Laboratories, retiring in 2012. Tom loved teaching, aviation, traveling, cooking, music and, most of all, family. He is survived by his wife, Carol Rising; daughter, Merideth Prevost and her husband, Guy Prevost; and mother, Annette Farnham. Friends and family are invited to an open house in celebration of his life on Saturday, June 15th, between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. at 9520 Kandace Dr NW, Albuquerque.
BRUNO LEON JUNE 4, 2013
Bruno Leon, a resident of Santa Fe, died June 4 of natural causes. He was the former Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Detroit and a practicing architect. He is survived by wife, Bonnie; children: Mark, John and Lisa; and stepchildren, Robyn and Brian. No memorial service is planned in Santa Fe and the family requests any memorials be sent to The Volterra Detroit Foundation via their website. www.volterra-detroit.org.
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DENNIS ANDREW DEAN
JUNE 1, 1962 ~ JUNE 8, 2013 I am home in heaven, dear ones; oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty, in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. There is work still waiting for you, do it now, while life remaineth You shall rest in Jesus’ land when the work is all completed, He will gently call you home; Oh the rapture of that meeting, Oh, the joy to see you come! Age 51, resident of Santa Fe, passed away June 8, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He is preceded in death by his sister, Ruby Ann Dean; grandparents: Pablo and Juanita Dean; grandmother, Flora Wheeler; and God Parents, Eusebio and Tina Dean. He is survived by his mother Connie Wheeler; father, David Dean Sr.; sisters: Georgia Dean and Christina Romero; brothers: David Dean Jr., Leonard Dean (Donna), Matthew Dean and Raymond (Sylvia) Dean; nieces: Sonja (Alex), Carmen, Victoria and Ryley; nephews: Ryan (Sarah), David James and Jesse. A Rosary will be recited at St. John’s Catholic Church on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 8 a.m. with a Mass to follow at 9 a.m. Interment will be held at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
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DANNY CLYDE (BULLE) VIGIL A lifelong resident of Pecos passed away on June 7, 2013. He was well known for the smile on his face and the kindness in his heart. He was a bus driver for the Pecos Independent Schools for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting and a passion for horses. Clyde is survived by his wife Donna of 36 years; daughter, Stephanie Ortiz (Alex); sons Kevin (Sunny) Vigil, Craig (Leah) Vigil; grandsons, Jeremy Ortiz and Kevin Vigil Jr.; Goddaughter, Francesca Vigil, Godsons, Kevin Quintana and Gene Vigil; as well as numerous family members and friends. Serving as pallbearers: Vivian Vigil, Billy Vigil, Melvin Lopez, Michael Flores, Donald Flores, Douglas Flores. Honorary pallbearers: Filemon Vigil, Eloy Gonzales, George Vigil and Alex Ortiz. The services will be resided at St. Anthony’s Parish in Pecos, NM on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 with the rosary at 7 pm. Wednesday the burial mass at 10 am interment to follow at St. Anthony’s cemetery. An account has been set-up at the Southwest Capital Bank of Pecos for donations to the Vigil Family.
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GILBERT J. SISNEROS "BB"
JANUARY 19, 1941- JUNE 7, 2013 Passed away on June 7th, 2013. Cremation has taken place. Services on a later date. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Stella (Babcock) Sisneros; parents, Facundo and Helen Sisneros; brother, Orlando Sisneros; brother-in-law, Gilbert Montoya; nephew, James Ortiz; nephew, Patrick Sisneros; mother-in-law, Rose Peralta. He is survived by his brother, Rudy and Frances Sisneros; sister, Mary and Gilbert Gurule; sister, Precilla Ortiz; sister, Wanda Montoya; sister-in-law, Arlene Sisneros; daughters: Annette, Margaret and Robert, Diana and Gabriel, Denise and Ken; sons: Gilbert Jr., Anthony and Ruth, Steven. Ten grandchildren:, Jonathan, Damian, Alexandria, Joshua, Angelina, Victoria, Angela, Anthonia, Rachel, Valentina and Manuel. Seven great-grandchildren: Manuel Jr., Jermiah, Grace, Ray Jr., Anicia, Gus Jr., Alyiah. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.