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What’shappeningJuly 27-29Ruidoso Art FestivalArt lovers, from the seri-ous collector to the fi rst-time buyer, will be sure to discover fi ne art treasures to complement any lifestyle or budget at the Ruidoso Art Festival with more than 100 vendors. Ruidoso Conven-tion Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive www.ruido-sonow.com/art-festival, 575-257-7395. $5/day, $12 3-day pass, $3 Military discount.

July 27-28‘Harvey’ presented by Lincoln County Community TheaterThis is the unforgettable sto-ry of Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary 6-foot, 3 1/2 in. tall white rabbit companion. Mountain Annie’s Center for the Arts, 2710 Sudderth Dr. 575-257-7982, $20.

July 28The Four Freshmen at the Spencer TheaterMaking their timeless mark with jazz and pop harmo-nies that spread through a complex range of fi ve chords among four voices, this vocal group plays multiple instru-ments capturing the incred-ible mix of jazz, big band and harmony-based rock and roll. Spencer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd. www.spen-certheater.com, Pre-show buff et, 6 p.m. $20. Show, 8 p.m. $69, children $66.

July 29-30Zia Weekend at Ruidoso DownsThe race for NM-bred horses racing with the largest purse in the history of the Zia Futurity, $395,028. The excitement spreads to the grandstands with an array of vendors showcasing NM-made arts & crafts. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Billy the Kid Casino, 26225 US HWY 70. Post time 1 p.m. 575-378-4431, www.raceru-idoso.com. Free admission and free parking.

July 29Triple RRR Express free concertEnjoy some BBQ and a cold drink to benefi t the Carrizo-zo Women’s Club and listen to the music of Triple RRR Express with Russell Burns, Ron Becker and Tim Rice in your comfortable lawn chair. Carrizozo Music in the Parks, McDonald Park, Carrizozo. 5 p.m. 575-648-2757, www.carrizozomusic.org.

Sundays Under the Stars at IMGLive music by Aaron La-combe Band and a movie after sunset – “Are We There Yet?” Bring your folding chair or your blanket. 575-464-7777, www.innofthemoun-taingods.com. 6 p.m. Free.

Bonito Lake, a history of resilience and recoveryFrom the book “The Nogal Mesa” by Gary Cozzens

During one of the wettest summers on record in 1941, the Rio Bonito fl ooded and severely damaged the Bonito Dam. On Sept. 20, 1941, a rainstorm began and lasted for two weeks and submerged the valley with 28 inches of water. The pipeline on the South Fork was completely fl attened, and boulders were washed into the Rio Bonito and then into the dam. Trees were uprooted and sent down the river, also ending up in the dam. In all, 26 feet of mud was washed in above the dam, completely closing the outlet.

The tunnel under the dam did not work because it leaked and had been bolted fast, and the engine placed on top of the dam to raise and lower the gate had been removed. As a re-sult, the debris remained in the dam rather than being released downstream through the tunnel. If the gate had been opened, much of the debris would have washed downstream rather than collect in the dam. Another ben-efi t would have been that the

silt which collected in the dam during the fl ood that reduced permanent capacity would have also been sent downstream.

Henry Mulchahey was sent to the dam by the railroad to survey the damage. His journal contains the following entry:

“Went into Bonito Dam to investigate and photograph fl ood damage in 1941, just after the fi rst and just before the second disastrous fl ood. This trip required walking in as the road was washed out for about two and one-half miles and staying in the old watchman’s dwelling with Mr. Runnels. The departure was very fortunate. As we walked out, we were met by Bowen Zumwalt and drove away just a few hours ahead of the principal of heavy fl ood which made our work impos-sible for a while.”

The next trip to the dam, a week later required several more miles of walking and some help from B.G. Barnum and the Cletrac 50 tractor he operated at the time. The fi rst step following the fl ood was to rebuild the road. This task took six weeks and the work of all

locals in addition to the railroad using every available bulldozer, truck, shovel and dynamite be-fore the road became passable.

Before any work could begin on the dam, two outlet pipes had to be opened. To ac-complish this, a raft 60 square feet made of logs and covered with two-inch lumber was con-structed. On the bottom of the raft were 50 gallon oil barrels to be used for fl otation. In the center of the raft, was a hole through which work was to be done. The raft was anchored to trees on the bank with four steel cables. A large jetting device pumped water from the lake and air from a compressor on shore. Lines from the compres-sor were placed in the mud and silt that had accumulated during the fl ood and by pumping and reversing the fl ow of water, the two eighteen-inch pipes were found, uncovered and cleaned.

Two deep-sea divers went down, found the pipes and started the process of returning them to their original positions. During this process, the pipes had to be cleaned about every six hours until all the silt and

debris was removed from the lake. Eventually, the wooden outlet pipes were replaced with 18-inch steel pipes. To com-plete the repairs, the pipes had to be fl ushed repeatedly, and it still took three years to com-plete the total repair process.

The U.S. Government de-cided that the dam was too low, and as a result was raised and additional 26 feet. To facilitate this, a camp for 60 workers was built at the caretaker’s house just below the dam. This camp stretched and consisted of 23 buildings, including dwellings, boarding houses, shops and garages.

In the work of raising the dam, one of the landmarks in the canyon, “Steamboat Rock” had to be blasted from an outcropping above the spillway. Ernest Aguayo, the powder foreman, was in charge of bringing down the 2,500 yards of rock, a job he disliked be-cause he had spent many happy hours on the Bonito.

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Leaders brainstorm economic solutions in wake of disasterBy Eugene [email protected]

Local business leaders are scrambling to develop outdoor recreation location alterna-tives to Bonito Lake and Ski Run road whose trail systems, camping and fi shing opportuni-ties were compromised by the destruction caused by the Little Bear Fire.

During an emergency meeting of the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation July 18, members of the board of directors representing a variety of local busi-ness industries brainstormed to shift recreation and tourist opportunities from the burned ar-eas. Several locations either within the village limits and under-developed areas interfacing with the neighboring National Forest were presented for discussion and possible action.

A statement released by the RVEDC reads, “Although several outdoor recreation project concepts have been on the backburner due to the lack of funding or sense of urgen-cy, the community is at a critical crossroads

to retain existing regular visitors in addition to developing a new visitor base due to the extensive damage caused by the Little Bear Fire. So few people realize that someone can affordably golf, ride a horse, ride a bike, fi sh, hike, shop and eat; all in one day without having to drive more than 3 miles.”

One such project would be the possible development of village land in the Grind-stone Reservoir area to accommodate day camping with improved facilities, an RV park, and possible overnight campground construction. “Feasibility discussions are taking place as the area is under-used but has experienced a surge of people seeking a place to fi sh, hike, bike and camp,” said Debbie Jo Almager, village parks recreation and economic activities director.

A recreation development plan already exists for that area of the village which would complement the new trail system in the pro-cess of being constructed, Grindstone Stables which provides horseback riding, increased demand for fi shing at Grindstone Reservoir

and disc golf. “Having this abundance of rec-reational opportunities will also complement local businesses due to the close proximity to Midtown,” Almager said.

Proximity to everything in Ruidoso means more to do within a smaller square mile area and Becky Brooks, executive director of the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased with the prospect of the renewed interest to develop the village’s recreational assets. “I can’t tell you how many people who have been hiking, camping and fi shing in the Bonito Lake area come into the Chamber and have never heard of or do not know where Grindstone is located,” Brooks said.

Also on the table was a fresh perspective on the long-awaited progress of the River Trail project, the linking of bike lanes to the Links, Cedar Creek, Grindstone and now the new multi-use trail system recently construct-ed at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. Moon Mountain motocross track proposals and other recreational project concepts are all on the table now for serious discussions. Another

multi-use trails project, supported by former Ruidoso Downs Mayor Tom Armstrong, would develop points of entry from Ruidoso Downs into the National Forest.

During a recent USDA-Rural Develop-ment seminar hoisted by the RVEDC at ENMU-Ruidoso, Terry Brun-ner of the Albuquerque Field Offi ce declared an enthusiastic willingness to develop a partnership with Ruidoso for the vast array of grants and low interest fi nancing for such project. “Ruidoso is a prime candidate for rural development and quality of life improve-ment projects and I look forward to assisting Ru-idoso with these opportu-nities,” Brunner said.

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Community CalendarMusical theaterAn actor from California and a church reformer from Texas are combining their talents to bring an original two-man play about the Wesley brothers – founders of the Methodist movement, to the Community Youth Warehouse this Sunday at 6 p.m.John & Charles: Sing Lustily and With Good Courage, is a musi-cal drama depicting a con-versation the Wesley brothers might have had in their later years. They will discuss dra-matic and often tragic events that led Charles to write his hymns, which will also be per-formed.John & Charles will entertain and inspire anybody who be-lieves the church should be a force in the world rather than merely a passive presence. Come and meet John and Charles Wesley and prepared to be thrilled as they “sing lust-ily and with good courage!”The 6 p.m. performance is pre-ceded by a 5 p.m. pot-luck din-ner, and all are welcome. There will also be a free-will offering taken to help defray the cost of the production. The Ware-house is located at 200 Church St. in Ruidoso.

Democratic meetingThe August meeting of the Democratic Party of Lincoln County will be Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. at the party’s headquar-ters at 2809 Sudderth Dr. The program is a presentation by Scott Tillman, the Organizing For America Regional Field Director for New Mexico OFA is a state-based, grassroots organization committed to re-electing President Barack Obama and boosting Demo-crats statewide through orga-nizing efforts.

Horses foundFour horses, three of them at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, have been found – presumably displaced by the Little Bear Fire. If you think any of these horses might be yours, con-tact the New Mexico Livestock Board at 575-649-2758.

Ruidoso Art FestivalFor more than 40 years, the Ruidoso Art Festival has been an event that has played host to some of the nation’s most accomplished artists. This year will be no exception, as Mi-chael Hurd – son of famed art-ists Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth, will be the featured Lincoln County artist.This year’s festival will be held at the Ruidoso Convention Center July 27-29, and will feature 120 artists from 12 different states and the nation of Israel. Hours will be from noon to 7 p.m. July 27, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 28 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 29.

Summer mealsThe Boys & Girls Club of Sierra Blanca plans to increase the number of meals that were

served last year as the Commu-nity Youth Center Warehouse. More than 13,000 meals were served to youth throughout Lincoln County, and club Ex-ecutive Director Tim Coughlin wants to increase both the number of sites and total num-ber of meals served in 2012.There is no income require-ment for a youth to partici-pate in the program, only that the youth be between the ages of 5 and 18. For more information, call Coughlin at 575-808-8338, or visit the club’s website at www.bgcSi-erraBlanca.org.

Vote to enrich HondoThanks to a grant through Dreyers’ Fruit Bars and the Fruit Tree Planting Founda-tion’s “Communities Take Root” program, residents can vote to bring a fruit orchard to the Hondo Community Garden.The garden was selected from hundreds of applications na-tionwide as one of the possible sites for an orchard provided by Dreyers, but now it’s up to residents to make it a reality by visiting www.Communiti-esTakeRoot.com to support the planting of this orchard. You can vote once a day, every day, through Aug. 29. Only the top 17 locations with the most votes will get this opportunity.The Hondo Community Gar-den is part of the Lincoln and Otero County Healthy Life Ini-tiative, a group of public and private agencies and local gardeners, supported by the U.S. Forest Service. In 2011, the program introduced more than 300 students to methods for cultivating a diverse, or-ganic food garden. Learn more about the Healthy Life Initiative by visiting the NMAC’s website at www.nmhealthykids.org.

Free transportationFree transportation is available in Ruidoso for senior citizens aged 60 years and older. For details or to request transpor-tation services, please call one day in advance. This service is provided Monday through Friday for local transportation only. Contact the Ruidoso Se-nior Center at 257-4565.

Low-cost yogaA low-cost community yoga class for beginners and inter-mediate students is held every Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Lotus Healing Arts Cen-ter, 2810 Sudderth in room 207 above Schlotzsky’s. Room temperature is warm, so wear layered clothing and bring water. Mats and props are pro-vided. Call Marianne Mohr at 575-802-3013 for more infor-mation.

American Legion Post 79 – Jerome D. Klein Post, meets on the third Saturday of each month at the American Legion building located at the south-east corner of Spring Road and Highway 70 at 11 a.m. For more information, or to join,

call Vic Currier, Post Adjutant, at 802-5293.

The Arid Group of Alcohol-ics Anonymous meets at 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5:15 p.m. daily; Thurs-days at 6:30 p.m. There is also a Monday 6:30 p.m. women’s open meeting and beginners and young peoples’ big book study Fridays at 7 p.m.

The Sunny Spirit Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Thursday at noon and Friday at 5:30 p.m., while the women’s group meets Wednesdays at noon in the parish hall of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount at 121 Mescalero Trail.

Al Anon of Ruidoso – for family members of alcoholics – meet at 1216 Mechem Dr. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sat-urdays at 10:30 a.m. For more information regarding AA meetings in Lincoln and Otero counties, call 430-9502.

Altrusa Club of Ruidoso meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. If you think an organiza-tion like Altrusa may be a good fit for your volunteer efforts, contact membership chair Judy Griffin at 937-5437.

The Democratic Women of the Sacramento Mountain Area meet the third Saturday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.dwsma.org.

The Federated Republican Women of Lincoln County meet the fourth Monday of each month at Cree Meadows Coun-try Club at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 257-4160 or visit www.frw.rplcnm.org

The Federated Woman’s Club of Ruidoso, supporting com-munity service organizations and providing scholarships, meets Mondays at 11 a.m. at 116 S. Evergreen Dr. A pot luck lunch at noon is followed by bridge and other card games.A special program is also pre-sented most months. The group and hosts Yoga Wednes-days. For times or further infor-mation, call 257-2309.

Firefighters for Christ meet monthly at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chapel at 7 p.m. This service is open to firefighters and their families. For more in-formation, call 258-4682.

Inspired Living at Sanctuary on the River is held every week from Tuesday through Thurs-day with various disciplines offered.Tuesday – Iyengar Yoga in the conservatory, intermediate 10 a.m.-noon, gentle 4-5 p.m., be-ginner/mixed 5:30-7 p.m.Wednesday – Tai Chi. Develop balance, flexibility and move-ment, 10-11 a.m.Thursday – Qi Gong. Cultivate

energy, strength and health, 10-11 a.m.Also on Thursday, music and lunch with TomTom and Friends, noon-1:30 p.m. For more infor-mation, call 630-1111.

The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs.

The Lincoln County Garden Club meets on the third Tues-day of each month at the Otero County Electric co-op, on High-way 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visi-tors are welcome. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage community beautification and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sci-ences of horticulture. For more information, call 973-2890.

The Lincoln County fibromy-algia and chronic pain support group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from noon-2 p.m. in the parlor at First Baptist Church, 270 Coun-try Club Dr. All are welcome and may bring a brown bag lunch. For information, contact Mary Barnett at 257-9810.

The Lincoln County Commu-nity Theater meets the fourth Monday of every month at 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come. Call 808-0051 for the meeting location, or visit www.lcct-nm.com.

The Lincoln County Regula-tors, members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Saturday of every month at the Ruidoso Gun Range located on Hale Lake Road. Registration is at 9

a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to par-ticipate or watch the action. During the shooting matches, all other shooting is suspend-ed. For more information, call Avery (AKA Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297.

The Lincoln County Sher-iff’s Posse is part of American Western history that continues today. The Posse meets the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the headquarters lo-cated a mile south of Carrizozo on Highway 54. For more in-formation, visit www.lincoln-countysheriffsposse.org or call 575-512-7077.

Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs.

The Photographic Society of Lincoln County – dedicated to the advancement of digital photography – meets the sec-ond Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Region IX offic-es at 237 Service Road. Annual dues are $15 per family which includes lectures and field trips. Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Herb Brunnell at 258-4003.

Rotary Club of Ruidoso meets at Cree Meadows Country Club noon every Tuesday.

Ruidoso Evening Lions Club meets each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 106 S. Overlook.

Ruidoso Gambling Sup-port meets the first and third Wednesday of every month at 5:45 p.m. in the Lincoln Tower at 1096 Mechem Dr., Suite 212.

For more information, call 575-464-7106.

Ruidoso Home Care and Hos-pice offers bereavement and grief support groups for those who have had losses in their lives. Two groups are available – Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. or Fri-day from noon to 1 p.m.The groups meet at Ruidoso Home Health and Hospice, in the conference room, at 592 Gavilan Canyon Rd. For ques-tions or directions, call Lyn Shuler at 258-0028.

The Ruidoso Noon Lions meet at 11:30 a.m. each Tuesday at Cree Meadows Country Club.

SAA meets every Thursday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church at the Holy Mountain at 321 Mescalero Trail Road. For more informa-tion, call 575-956-3101 or 575-336-4187.

Sacramento Mountain Vil-lage is a network of older adults in Ruidoso and sur-rounding communities who support independent living by offering services and activities that keep seniors healthy and happy in their own homes. Benefits of membership in-clude art and yoga classes, weekly walking and discussion groups, social functions and monthly member breakfasts at Cree Meadows Country Club, on the fourth Saturday of the month at 9:30 a.m. Member-ship is open to any Lincoln County resident 49 years or older. For more information, call 258-2120 or visit www.sac-mtnvillage.org.

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the mine was fi rst built (and when two men were killed) the benching system was considered safer and in using it workmen drilled 20 feet down, two feet apart and fi ve inches in diameter. Two sticks of dynamite were put in each hole and set off. About 20 holes per day were set off, producing twenty truckloads of rock. The face of the dam was raised 26 feet when the blasting was com-pleted. Rocks were placed on the derrick behind the face of the dam.

Editor’s note: With Bonito Lake and sur-rounding canyon in peril, this story restores hope that with the community coming to-gether as one, with resolve; the damage can be repaired, as it was following the great fl oods in 1940.

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free PressTaylor Ashley Vuicich graduated Ruidoso High School this year and is on her way to Texas Tech University in Lubbock to study pre-med as part of her degree plan to become a doctor. Vuicich, 18, attributes her abil-ity to attend by receiving a Hubbard foundation academic scholarship that will provide $2,000 per semester for eight consecutive semesters. Vuicich is also a recipient of local Realtor, Optimist, Rotary, Kiwanis and Hospital Ladies Auxiliary from Ruidoso. Vuicich is also receiving Gilpin Family Leadership, Impact and Prescribed scholarships from Texas Tech. Vuicich attributes getting a jump start on her core course curriculum from the dual-credit class program from ENMU-Ruidoso. Texas Tech ac-cepted the transfer of all dual credit coursework earned by Vuicich at ENMU-Ruidoso.

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Voting since 1940To the Editor:

Let me introduce myself. I am a 92-year-old WWII veteran who has voted for every president since and including Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940. The fol-lowing is my opinion on several issues.

I would like to think that I am an intelligent voter and have been all these years since 1940. I must admit that some were good years, some bad.

So at this time, judging from what is going on in Washington and the politi-cal trail across the country, I find that I am confused as to what both parties are proposing for the country’s future.

I suppose that in the next few weeks, they will settle down and give us the ups and common sense of their platforms and the downs of the opposite party. We must accept this part of politics so that we can arrive at the real issue of what is best for the country and how to fix it. It’s time to stop talking and produce some worthwhile solutions to our poor economy and job market. To stop sending jobs overseas might help so maybe we should boycott those companies who do.

Because I am a patriotic American and have the right to vote my choice of either party or independent, I will do my duty and vote on Nov. 4. We are one of the few countries who can do this – so take advantage of your rights and vote.

But before I make my mark, let me tell you, the candidate, what I want and what I will do.

I will listen to what you have to say and judge accordingly, but before I do, I will request that you act like ladies and gentlemen and use the good manners you should have been raised with.

The lack of civility in this campaign is appalling and casts the user in a very unfavorable light. Remember please that voters are constantly forming opinions as they watch and listen to you and your remarks.

Remember also that you are not in a third grade playground anymore and that you are in a very important public life, try-ing to convince me and others to cast our votes for you. You will succeed sir if you are upfront and honest with us, the voters.

May I remind you sir, that you are talking to intelligent people who just might be on or above the same level of what you profess to be.

I, with others, am interested in how you will treat and refer to the other party. Will you be polite when you refer to the President as Mr. President or Mr. Rom-ney? Believe it or not, some people pay

close attention to these little niceties and judge your character from what they see or read.

One last thought before I end this.Whoever wins this election should

know that we the people are behind them and that we want no harm to come to our country and to maintain our diligence for all our friends around the world.

Bob BrophyRuidoso

Lost everything, found moreTo the Editor:

My wife and I were victims of the recent Little Bear Fire. We lost every-thing. Forty years of memories, hard work and even some of our identity. We, like so many others are very frustrated and thought someone was “watching our back” only to discover that was not the case. But we were focusing our attention on some awesome organizations and businesses that have really stepped up like Angus Church, Gateway Church and First Baptist Church who have opened their doors and provided sanctuary and refuge; a place where many needs are being continually met.

Samaritans Purse and the Baptist Convention Center Relief teams are two groups who are so unselfish that they would provide assistance for the need to clean up our land after the devastation caused by the fire. They not only cleaned our property but showed us a vivid picture of Christ in the process. The folks at Sierra Cleaners provided a little cleaning of our laundry which became such a huge need that they so willingly fulfilled. They will be have our business forever. The Recov-ery Center at River Crossing started from many in our community’s giving hearts. Toiletry items, household goods and much more simply offered for the taking.

For us, who were left with virtually nothing, this has been a huge help. La Quinta Inn offered reduced price rooms and help early on after the fire for many displaced people like us. Mountain Annie’s opened their café and their hearts to all the victims and evacuees. Meal after delicious meal was donated free of charge and they provided a place where we could begin to mend as we shared stories and talked freely with so many others that had lost so much. Their impact was enormous in the time of suffering and I am sure there are others who feel the same way, but I know for sure that these folks have touched our lives forever in a way we will never forget or be able to repay. A thank you is simply not enough.

Danny and Lynette Watkins

To the Editor:Many years ago, my Jewish friends

and associates kept throwing around a word that I was not familiar with. It was “chutz-pah,” which is pronounced as “hoots’ spa.” I couldn’t seem to get a good definition of the word until my friend Don said, “Char-lie, it’s like a kid who kills both his parents and then throws himself upon the mercy of the court because he’s an orphan!”

Chutzpah was the word that kept coming to mind as I read reports in both papers of Mrs. Susan Lutterman’s “good faith suggestions” on what to do to solve this school board conflict. As a 20-year member of this school board, Mrs. Lut-terman, more than anyone else, is respon-sible for the sorry state that our schools are in today. How in the world can she be expected to fix the problems that she’s in large part responsible for?

One of her suggestions is to elevate Mrs. Rhonda Vincent to board president. Isn’t that just ducky?! Mrs. Vincent would have been on the board when Dr. Harris was elevated from principal to superinten-dent. Both would, in all probability, have approved this internal move, while most ex-perts in this area insist that it’s best to bring in someone from the outside to become superintendent when the position opens.

A new superintendent from outside the district would come in fresh and would start free from any preconceived notions or biases. They wouldn’t know where “all the bodies are buried” so to speak.

Mrs. Lutterman also talks about the arrogance and personal agendas that get in the way of doing what is best for the kids

and the district. Really?! Is allowing your schools to get three Fs and two Cs and to be in the bottom two percent of schools in the state in their recently reported grades doing what’s best for the children? Under Dr. Harris’ leadership, that’s exactly what has happened.

Mrs. Lutterman also says that if, after a month of investigating, that the majority of the board have not found just cause to terminate Dr. Harris, that she should be reinstated as superintendent.

I guess that Dr. Harris’ not paying the final $600,000 to the Carl Kelly Construc-tion Company for work on the Middle School, which cost the district an addi-tional $1.4 million in settlement charges, would not be, in Mrs. Lutterman’s eyes, sufficient reason to terminate the current superintendent? After all, it’s only money. The taxpayers money.

After attending some 10 to 12 school board meetings in the past year and a half or so, I’m convinced that most of the new board members are doing as good a job as they can under difficult circumstances.

There’s going to be a “recall” election next February, when not just Mrs. Marshall and Mr. Temple, but all the board mem-bers will be voted on. Let’s not waste any more time or public money on this recall election, for the stench of sour grapes from the Lutterman, Vincent and Gladden camp is glaringly obvious. As a 20-year member of this school board, Mrs. Lutterman, more than anyone else, is responsible for the sorry state that our schools are in today.

Charles JonesRuidoso

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My fi rst Fort Stanton Live! ex-perience in 2007 left me excited that such an event occurred in our very own back yard, detailing the rarely mundane, often torrid settlement and cultural confl ict of the southwestern United States. At that time, I pondered what it might be like if there was more to do and envisioned how cool it would be to really bring the fort back to life with larger troop demon-strations, entertainment, educational presentations, live theater acts, music and food vendors.

This year’s Fort Stanton Live! is where those dreams came to life, literally. In the fast moving, “That was so 20 seconds ago” 21st-century life we live, hundreds of people were given the chance to slow down a bit and directly step into the living history of New Mexico and the treasured jewel of Fort Stanton. People of all ages and all walks of life got the chance to learn what couldn’t be taught in a classroom by holding the equip-ment, witnessing the thundering roar of cannons and an Apache ambush of a Sol-dier patrol on the frontier. People saw the food and crafts from the era and asked ques-

tions of the enactors who detailed life as it was a century ago. Fort Stanton Live! is a 365-day-a-year effort by a team of dedicated volunteers on a shoestring budget with a mission to keep this treasure of southwest Ameri-can history alive.

Never before have my editorial staff and I been treated with such a high level of hospitality during an event. Jack Shuster, Clinton Smith and so many other coordinators of this event afforded the media with what was the fi nest treatment a dignitary would receive at the fort in its prime. Thank you Fort Stanton Live!

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ObituaryGary Dean Henry was born Sept. 17,

1932 in Burnet, Texas to Chester Henry and Fannie Jennings Henry, and passed away July 19. He graduated from high school in Lampasas, Texas and then entered the Air Force where he became a registered X-ray technician. After leaving the service, he worked at Breck-enridge Hospital in Austin while com-pleting his BS and Masters degrees at Texas State University. Over the years he continued his education at Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Tarleton State University and East Texas State where he was also a guest professor for several summer terms. He taught and held administrative positions in Mineral Wells, Texas where he retired after 30 years of service.

He married Ann AuBuchon of Lam-pasas, Texas on Aug. 31, 1956 and they became a life long team. Always in-volved with their two daughters in 4-H, church and school activities.

They moved to their beloved ranch, Sugarloaf Hills at Stephenville, Texas in 1981 where for 20 years they raised and showed many champion Longhorn cattle. Gary was also an international cattle judge. Many will remember him breaking Longhorn steers to ride. He and his favorite steer Bubba made many ap-

pearances nation wide.He was a renowned artist being

named 1st alternate for the Texas State Artist of the year in 1978. His bronze castings are proudly displayed in many homes and have been used extensively for show trophies.

He and Ann retired to Ruidoso in 2001 where he immediately became active in the Noon Lions Club receiving the Melvin Jones Fellow award. He was a charter member of the Mountain Top Turners and the Alto Artists Studio Tour. A member of the Presbyterian Church, he was an elder for many years.

He is survived by his wife Ann, two daughters, Leah Henry Cash and son-in-law Charles Cash of Ruidoso, Melinda Martin and Donnie Chavez of Belen, granddaughter Katherine Ann Martin a student at Tarleton State University, and brother Charles Henry and wife Helen, of Austin.

Gary will be sorely missed by his family and friends, but he has left much love and joy in our hearts. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyte-rian Church in Ruidoso on Tuesday, July 24. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Ruidoso or the Ruidoso Valley Noon Lion’s Club.

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Orthopedic procedures which used to require an out of town hospital stay will soon be offered at Lincoln County Medical Center. Joint replacements, arthritis treatments and ortho trauma repair among them, New Mexico Bone and Joint Institute have found a new home in Lincoln County and LCMC.

Seven physicians with specialties ranging from sports medicine to pain intervention will have offi ce and clinic space soon on Highway 70 in the building which used to house Ruidoso Ford. “We hope to be operational in a few months,” said Douglas Dodson, D.O. who is part of the physician team of NM Bone and Joint Institute. Dodson is one of 45 in the nation fellowship-trained in joint replace-ment. Currently practicing in Alamogordo, the group an-ticipates contributing to LCMC’s story of local patient care.

“LCMC has already purchased some equipment to make the necessary upgrades to our operating suites to be specifi c for orthopedic surgery. Our O.R. and patient rooms are in the process of making changes for post op ortho care. We continue to make improvements to offer the best medical care in a safe and cost effective man-

ner,” said Al Santos, LCMC administrator, who invited the ortho group to become a vital part of the LCMC team.

“Staff is working with a consultant to develop proto-cols and Dr. Dodson is helping our staff to refresh skills needed for ortho patient care. With the new equipment and order sets, our staff is excited about getting trained and working with new physicians,” said Patsy Parker RN, MSN, director of LCMC patient care services. Working with Gary Jackson, DO LCMC medical director of clini-cal medicine, Parker feels the staff is preparing well.

“For six years I’ve been hearing we need ortho care in town. Our patients don’t want to have to travel else-where when we can offer great ortho care here,” said Parker who knows the local hospital offers more than some small-town medical facilities. “With an ICU and telemetry available here, we offer a higher level of care. Our new ortho relationship will add to that. We have a sophisticated staff. We can deal with most issues which present themselves at our door.”

NM Bone and Joint Institute’s physicians’ staff includes Dodson (founder and surgeon); John Ander-son, DPM, FACFAS (podiatry); Eric Freeh, DO (trauma and fracture care); David Calkins, MD (anesthesia and pain management); Loren Spencer, DPM (podiatry);

Scott Gordon, DPM (podiatry); and Allan Rickman, MD (sports medicine). The staff is replete with fellowship training, surgical specialties and a host of medical affi lia-tions which keep their skills current.

“We’re expanding in location and our physician base. We’ll be able to accommodate our patients’ stable medical care in both our Alamogordo and Ruidoso loca-tions,” said Dodson whose group had a clinic presence for several years in Ruidoso and is looking forward to a more permanent location. “Several of our physicians are fellowship-trained in specifi c specialties which add even more training to their already high levels.”

“We’ve already started performing procedures at LCMC,” said Dodson. “With the Affordable Healthcare Act mandates, we are able to benefi t the system and work to-gether to give our input in developing a great ortho depart-ment in Lincoln County and LCMC. I’m very impressed with the quality of doctors here. We’re not stuck with physi-cians who couldn’t go anywhere else to practice.”

“We can stick our heads in the sandbox with these (healthcare) changes or we can think outside the box. We choose to look at it proactively.” Dodson and the NM Bone and Joint Institute look forward to productive years in partnership with LCMC.

B U S I N E S S buzzBig 5 Sporting Goodscoming to Ruidoso

Big 5 Sporting Goods will soon be opening at the location which now houses the Dollar General on Highway 70. Big 5 has been working with local property owners and commercial Realtors in the site selections process. The Dollar Gen-eral is expected to move to a new store location formerly housing the Ruidoso icon Burger Trolley on Sudderth next to the Old Mill.

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Hospital auxiliary to donate architectural funds to LCOn July 26, the Lincoln County Medi-

cal Center Auxiliary will present a check for $200,000 for architectural services to the County of Lincoln for the new physician’s offi ce building. Architectural renderings of the physician’s offi ce build-ing will be unveiled at that time.

The physician’s offi ce building rep-resents the fi rst phase of a multi-phased hospital master plan approved by Lincoln

County Commissioners in September 2009. The physician’s offi ce building is approximately 22,600 square feet and will house primary and specialty care clinics with the convenience of a centralized lo-cation and onsite laboratory draw stations.

The check presentation will be at 9:30 a.m. at Lincoln County Commission Cham-bers, 301 Central Avenue in Carrizozo.

“This is an exciting project for Lincoln County, the hospital and Presby-

terian,” said Al Santos, Lincoln County Medical Center Administrator. “The hos-pital Auxiliary and Foundation, in addi-tion to Lincoln County and Presbyterian, have helped make this project a reality.”

“We’re committed to improving the health of those we serve and feel this proj-ect helps us in achieving this purpose,” added Santos.

Lincoln County Medical Center is a county-owned facility leased by Presbyte-

rian Healthcare Services. This partnership has existed since 1972 and is dedicated to improving the health of individu-als, families and communities. Lincoln County Medical Center and Presbyterian Healthcare Services operate a hospital, 6 clinics and a countywide ambulance service. Lincoln County Medical Center employs more than 250 people, includ-ing more than 15 providers throughout Lincoln County.

Mil levy correctionThe town of Carrizozo is seeking to stockpile some reserve

funding reserve funding for emergency services and repairs, if needed. To do so, a mil levy increase has been proposed. Due to the requirement for State approval, nothing will change until next year if the raise is granted. The Lincoln County Assessor’s calculates the two mil increase amounts to approximately $30 per year on improved property assessed at $50,000, which is the average home value in Carrizozo. The levy would increase the tax bills for those values affected with an approximate $15 increase each six months.

Golf course dilemma

Carrizozo Town leaders are looking for fi scally viable solu-tions for the Valle del Sol Golf Course. Although there is support to keep the course in operation, some diffi cult fi nancial decisions face the townspeople with affordability. Mayor Lee Gross peti-tioned County Commissioners to provide $3,000 to open the mu-

nicipal pool this year. Commissioners notifi ed town leaders that Carrizozo will need will need to support itself next year follow-ing the approved funding request for the pool. Estimates indicate a requirement of at least $243,000 annually to operate the golf course. The electric bill in 2011 to operate the water pumps used to water the grass was $16,560 or $1,380 per month.

A golf course committee has been assembled and will pres-ent the community proposing alternative yet benefi cial uses for the golf course. The committee is seeking the most productive, cost effective, and quickest way to make the majority of the course functional in the least amount of time.

No more graveyard partiesEffective immediately, the Town cemetery will be closed

(via a new gate just installed) from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. because of litter left behind by those using the cemetery as a place to party. The gates will open at 7 a.m. each day and be closed at 7 p.m.

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The pace of a community’s com-mercial real estate market is generally accepted as an indicator to the overall health of the local economy followed by the progression of home sales.

According to a report from the Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors, the number and dollar volume of commercial real estate transactions in 2012 are encouraging indicators of confi dence in the small business sector. The construction of a new Dollar Gen-eral on Sudderth and national retailer, Big 5 Sporting Goods moving into the former Dollar General location on Highway 70, the opening of three new businesses in the Four Seasons Mall and the addition of new ladies’ cloth-ing retailers in Midtown, are an uptick from what was a relatively fl at 2011 in commercial real estate.

Year-to-date transactions in June 2011, the Ruidoso/Lincoln County Association of Realtors reported seven transactions closed for a total of $1.5 million. However, year-to-date trans-actions ending June 30 reported 13 transactions closed for a total dollar volume of $5.5 million with nine more commercial transaction pending for an additional $2.9 million.

The availability and increased awareness of USDA Rural Develop-ment business programs have comple-mented entrepreneurial confi dence in

addition to assistance offered by the Small Business Development Cen-ter at ENMU and the Ruidoso Valley Economic Development Corporation striving to expand business opportuni-ties. Local banks are participating in conventional commercial and Small Business Administration (SBA) fi nanc-ing as well.

Last fi scal year, USDA Rural De-velopment provided $529,144 to assist 10 New Mexico recipients including Rio Grande Community Development Corporation which provided technical assistance to 25 small and emerging value-added producers in 10 rural New Mexico counties to access retail and wholesale buyers. RBEG funding has also provided technical assistance to small businesses including a feasibil-ity study and master plan for a busi-ness center with a business incubator in Sierra County by the Sierra County Economic Development Organization (SCEDO).

New Mexico home sales and median prices continue on a positive track

While the number of statewide sales in June 2012 reported to the RE-ALTORS Association of New Mexico (RANM) is down slightly from May of this year, 2012 year-to-date sales outpace 2011 by nearly 10 percent.

June’s reported median price is higher than May 2012 and June 2011; 2012 year-to-date median is identical to

2011 year-to-date median price. Median price indicates half the properties sold for more and half for less.

For June 2012, 1,360 sales were reported. Nearly 1,300 sales were reported for the same month in 2011. A total of 7,013 sales have been reported for January through June 2012. January through June 2011 sales were 6,390. The year-to-date 2012 number is less than 1 percent less than the number reported January through June 2010.

June 2012’s median price is $175,000. This compares to May 2012’s median of $170,000. Year-to-date median for both January through June 2011 and 2012 is $165,000.

Nearly 80 percent of the coun-ties reporting sales January through June 2012 show an increase in activity over the same period last year. Median prices declined slightly in half the re-porting markets and rose slightly in the remaining counties.

Steven Anaya, executive vice president of RANM, says “record low interest rates and high levels of housing affordability continue to help the hous-ing market. The National Association of REALTORS continues their diligence in Washington, D.C. to make sure Con-gress knows all the issues regarding the housing market, including Qualifi ed Mortgage and appraisal regulations.”

“The recent Flood Reauthoriza-tion legislation, signed into law this month by President Obama, is a great step toward eliminating the constant uncertainty that fl ood insurance would

not be available in the 21,000 com-munities across the nation where it is required for obtaining a mortgage,” said Debbie Rogers, 2012 president of RANM. “NAR and REALTORS across the nation, spent years advocating on behalf of this legislation and are look-ing forward to the positive effect it will have on the housing market.”

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sight at the RAC, I didn’t fi gure it would belong to an off-duty cop. Not just a cop’s car mind you, but a hot black mustang he was trying to sell. Drat, what kind of karma is that? The lovely effects of my swim in the RAC pool wearing off slightly, I went back in to ask who might be the owner. Here came Steve, quite the gentleman and we politely exchanged what anyone might, when a stranger dents a man’s prize automobile. We decided to take it to Copper Moun-tain Autobody and the folks there handled my “diffi -culty” with professionalism and to all our satisfaction. We even hugged afterward, feeling that while things aren’t always perfect, we can still gain some valuable human contact and civility from any encounter.

Later across the street Denny shared a chuckle about his encounter with an older gentleman at the Village offi ces when he asked Denny in a southern drawl: “Where’s the May-or?” Denny being a card, responded “Dunno but we got some fi llies” (only funny if you read it as mare). He pointed the way and the gentleman went off scratching his head. We all

agreed his wife explained it to him later.Christi our friend at Riata in the Adobe Plaza is

saying her farewells by offering 30 percent off all inventory… and of course I availed myself of more deals than I need. But geez – 30 percent off is, like, free! My mate reminded me it was not exactly free…but he’s an ole poop. Who listens to their mate any-way?

So with some friends going, other friends are coming to “The Corner” of Mechem and Sudderth: Two Dames, Illusions and Grill Caliente. Other are expanding like Blue Lotus Yoga & Massage – and in the fall beginning another renowned Massage School. The Dems set up shop across the street and JD from Backdoor has her glorious summer collections in house – not only for visitors but locals as well. Sacred Grounds has gelato to tempt you besides yummy – well, everything, to eat and drink. And the Ranchers is opening soon where old Santino’s lived for some sure to be great dining with Ken in the kitchen. That’s some Chock-Full-Of-Fun Corner so slow down and stop.

Finally, at the week’s end, I knew I had to have that hot black two-horse trailer on the lot for my mini mares. So coming full circle, I bought it with pleasure from the family at Copper Mountain. Now we girls can ride in style wherever the road leads. Some say life in a small town is just too small… but I say small is cozy and surprisingly, comforting.

Marianne Mohr is a retired investor and business con-sultant from Southern California and currently Advertis-ing Director at MTD Media. Reach her at 575-937-4015 or [email protected].

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New Mexico gets a boost in tourismBy Scott DarnellState of New Mexico Governor’s offi ce

State welcomed 31.2 million travelers, 4.7 percent increase from 2010

Governor Susana Mar-tinez joined New Mexico tourism offi cials last week to discuss statistics that point to a nearly fi ve percent increase in the number of visitors to the state last year.

Travelers that visited New Mexico in 2011 gener-ated $5.5 billion in spend-ing by tourists and brought in $1.2 billion in revenues for the state. According to an annual survey by Long-

woods Travel USA, New Mexico had 31.2 million travelers in 2011, a 4.7 percent increase from 29.8 million in 2010.

“Tourism has an enor-mous impact on all of New Mexico’s communities, both large and small,” said Governor Martinez. “We’re committed to getting the message out to visitors from around the world about all of the beautiful scenery, historic landmarks, incred-ible adventures, and unique attractions that New Mexico has to offer.”

The increase in tour-ism has led to growth in the leisure and hospital-ity industries, with employment up 2.7 percent, or about 2,000 jobs, as of May. With 86,500 jobs in

those industries, one in 12 New Mexico jobs are now directly related to tourism.

The state also saw a 12.4 percent increase in visitors making New Mexico their primary destination. Increas-ing these numbers is a pri-mary focus of the Tourism Department as these visitors stay longer and spend more money in the state.

Additionally, expendi-tures per trip were also up 9.3 percent, according to the Longwoods survey.

“This is great news but we need everyone’s help to continue building on this momentum,” said Tour-

ism Department Secretary Monique Jacobson. “I hope that all New Mexicans will encourage their friends and family to come and expe-rience our authentic true adventures and take the time to travel the state them-selves to learn something new about the place we call home.”

Longwoods has been a leader in tourism research since 1985, when they con-ducted the largest-ever study of American travel behavior. Longwoods Travel USA is the largest ongoing study of the nation’s business and leisure travel.


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cal Society, vegetarian lunches, yoga classes and mediation were a part of working there. Now, here I am at 47 years old, 25 pounds heavier than I was at 30, and it was not like I sat watching football with a case of beer for 17 years. Sure I watch sports, but I also trained for 12 marathons, orga-nized and rode Bike the Rogue the last two years, hardly ever missed the open gym basketball at Gold Beach High School, hiked the Pacifi c Coast trail, have not eaten red meat in more than 20 years, and I still have gained 25 pounds over the last 17 years.

I went to the doctor which I have done pretty regularly since I have had a job with health insurance. I have elevated cholesterol, borderline high blood pressure, and the knowledge my father started insulin at age 54 for Type II diabetes. My father is turn-ing 80 this year so he has been pretty successful managing is blood sugar for 26 years. Yet my father started dialy-sis treatments three times a week for over three hours per session this year because his kidneys have failed from being diabetic. I know he is fi ghting for his life, but it is frightening me what my future might be like.

So I am searching for the right diet with the goal to take off 20 pounds. Diet books are one of the more pub-lished categories of books in nonfi ction every year. Here are the three books that I am going to use as guidance to get my health in order. “Atkins for Life: The Complete Controlled Carb Program For Permanent Weight Loss and Good Health.” The back cover

testimonial says it is a delicious, safe and effective plan for improving health and shedding pounds for good. The At-kins Diet has not been without medical controversy, but most agree that cut-ting carbohydrates will lead to weight loss. The second book is “Dr. Atkins’ Quick & Easy New Diet Cookbook” fi lled with recipes to help change my eating habits. The second book is to keep meals interesting by not eating the same thing day after day.

In 2003, The New England Jour-nal of Medicine reported a 40 percent dropout rate within six months of those starting the Atkins Diet. After one year, there was no difference in weight loss between the Atkins group and those on other diet programs. With any diet program, sticking to the plan, having the discipline to stay on target, goal setting, and making it a life changing event often are not enough to keep with it. I always felt if I could keep my metabolism burning more calories than I ate I would not gain weight. I thought I would remain fi t and trim by exercis-ing and what I ate was not as important as the quantity. As a distance runner, feeding the furnace with carbohydrates was fuel for my exercising. I now see that those carbohydrates packed on the pounds even if I still can complete a ten mile run now and then.

Because I have a vegetarian back-ground too, I am consulting the “Better Than Atkins: The Country Club Diet – America’s Weight Loss Solution” because you can’t lose weight if your body won’t let you book. It too fo-cuses on protein, reducing carbs, and changing your metabolic rate. I have known the benefi ts of a vegetarian diet for years, but drifted away when fi sh became so readily available living on the Oregon coast. Chicken was regu-larly a part of our meals in our family as a child. I remember hearing Wade Boggs’ wife had to learn to prepare dif-ferent versions of chicken every night. Boggs was a star third baseman for the Boston Red Sox. Working for the Theosophical Society was a life chang-ing time, I embraced vegetarian eating then and I can do it again.

I will keep you posted if I have lost weight in six months and turned my health around. That’s what’s important to me — leading a healthy, active life.

By Corey Bard

The library is going to the dogs... again

Back by popular demand, Ruidoso Public Library’s Doggie Fashion Show hits the stage. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. and come to the concrete stage behind the library. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets.

Dogs will be judged in three cat-egories: Best Dressed Dog, Mr./Miss Congeniality Dog and Swimsuit Dog. Prizes for each category will be awarded after the judging by local humane society sponsors and Josie Parsons.

You can still register to participate. You’ll need proof of your dog’s vaccina-tion and also sign a release before your dog will be allowed on the premises to participate in the fashion show. Please jot

down your dog’s name, breed and why it is wearing this particular costume for your dog introduction.

Any donations will go to the Lincoln County Humane Society.

For more information call the library at 575-258-3704. Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com.

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Courtesy photoSaturday at the Ruidoso Public Library, two former docents of Zoo to You – Doris Franklin and Sue Stake – met current docents, Lisa Hada and Mary Lou Elkins. Franklin and Stake were the fi rst volunteers for the ABQ BioPark pro-gram almost 28 years ago. Pictured are (left to right) Lisa Hada, Sue Stake, Doris Franklin and Mary Lou Elkins.

For artists, connoisseurs and fans of book covers

Have you wondered about the artists or departments responsible for your favorite book? Are you interested in fi nding a new venue for your artistic talent? Do you wonder who creates the colorful wrappers (and how) that makes you pick up a new book in the fi rst place?

Ruidoso Public Library is hosting a discus-sion of these topics, art design concepts and the future of the book as art on Thursday, July 26 at 10 a.m.

The discussion begins with Chip Kidd’s TED.com short talk about four book jackets he designed. It may be the funniest 17 minutes of your day.

Several of the book jackets mentioned will be on display for examination afterwards. De-pending on audience interest and participation, the discussion to follow could go anywhere.

Whether you are looking for a career change or just a deeper appreciation of the art on the shelf, please stop by. As Chip Kidd says, “A book cover is a distillation, a haiku, if you will, of the story.” Do you feel up to the challenge?

Ruidoso Public Library is located at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. www.yousee-more.com/ruidosopl/ or http://ruidoso-publiclibrary.blogspot.com.

Zoo to You event at the library

Several of the book jackets mentioned will be on display for examination afterwards. De-pending on audience interest and participation,

Two examples

of Chip Kidd book

cover designs.


July 25, 1854 Henry Stanton promoted to Captain.

July 25, 1855 Captain Alexander W. Bow-man assumes command of Fort Stanton.

July 25, 1935 Dr. Porter notifi ed of a deci-sion to build a CCC camp on the reserva-tion.

July 25-28, 1941 German seamen hold “Fort Stanton Olympics.”

July 26, 1872 Private Henry F. Lyon, Com-pany I, 15th Infantry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

July 28, 1868 Captain Richard Wall, Com-pany F, 3rd Cavalry dies and is buried in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

July 28, 1880 Private William H. Saunders, Company F, 9th Cavalry dies and is bur-ied in the Fort Stanton Cemetery.

July 26, 1931 Army airplanes made fi rst

known aerial photos of the Fort.July 29, 1878 Carr’s command attacks

Apaches at Alamosa Canyon.

July 31, 1855 Post return for month of July. Companies B, I and K, 1st Dragoons; Company E, 3rd Infantry; Company B and detachments Companies A, C, I and K, 3rd Infantry and Company C, New Mexico Volunteers. The aggregate strength is 239.

July 31, 1908 Christian L. Heller appointed Post Master at Fort Stanton.

July 1878 Charles Ilfeld awarded contract to supply 50,000 pounds of corn to Fort Stanton at the price of $4.25 per 100 pounds. Frank Lesnet awarded contract to supply 20,000 pounds of oats to Fort Stanton at the price of $4 per 100 pounds.

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Courtesy photoPictured are chefs Brendan Gochenour and Perry Champion choosing the winners of the Supply Drive Raffl e.

In response to the Little Bear Fire, the White Apron Society sponsored a “Supply Drive Raffl e” at Sweet Charity Resale Boutique. The Society encour-aged members of the community to take donations for the fi re victims to Sweet Charity and, in exchange, their name was placed in a drawing for four won-derful, local prizes.

Three prominent chefs from Ruido-so established the White Apron Society: Perry Champion, Brendan Gochenour and Curtis Williamson.

According to Co-Chair Chef Go-chenour, “One of our primary functions is to provide scholarships for students pursuing culinary training. In order to do that, we will be doing some very creative fundraisers. We will also offer cooking classes for youth, to begin a fascination and love of food early in their lives. One of my favorite memories as a kid was cooking in the kitchen with my mom.”

Their focus on youth got put on the back burner when the Little Bear Fire started. The chefs creatively used their talents and contacts to help during the

crisis. They not only prepared free meals for many of those displaced by the fi re, but they also encouraged several local businesses to donate prizes for the raffl e.

In the end, Schlotzsky’s offered several gift cards, The Café at Mountain Annie’s contributed a dinner for four people to be prepared by the chefs of the White Apron Society, Chefs Champion and Gochenour donated a free culinary class for two and Dr. Stephen Rath of Fusion Medical Spa provided a $1,000 gift certifi cate to the Spa.

The winners of the raffl e items are Hillary Kvamme, Val Wilson, Dorothy Bailey and Martha Rosales. In addition to their individual prize, the chefs have invited the winners to attend the July 29th Celebration Meal at Mountain An-nie’s for the survivors of the Little Bear Fire.

The White Apron Society and Sweet Charity Resale Boutique wish to thank Schlotzsky’s, The Café at Mountain Annie’s and Fusion Medical Spa for the wonderful prizes. Most of all, thanks to the caring community members who donated to the fi re victims.

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My travels recently took me to an Albuquerque hotel which featured the Wall Street Journal as the newspaper of choice avail-able at the front desk. Prior to grazing on circular egg patties with ketchup and a bit of raisin bran at the breakfast bar, I picked up the Friday, 6/29 edition.

It wasn’t until a week later I had time to actu-ally read the thing. While doing so, I turned to one of the back pages and found Geoffrey A. Fowler’s article about gym-nasts from China who will compete in the upcoming summer Olympics in London. Musing about the median age of the team (19.5 years of age), he asked, “How did the Chinese team get so old in a sport that favors the fl exibility of smaller, younger bodies?”

“So old?” Really? I understand age in professional sports is an issue which wreaks havoc on careers bent around one game or another. I’ve heard some who look at pro football players and call them old at age 35. Very much, I get the idea that fl ex-ibility issues abound the older I grow.

I’m way beyond 19.5. So I began to think about some of the things I remember as I was growing up which are no longer a part of the current scenery. Readers under the age of 40 may not recall these facts. McDonalds had burgers for 25 cents. When I hit Southern California’s freeways as a licensed driver, gas was 45 cents a gallon. We were furious when postage stamps hit six cents. Six cents to mail a fi rst class envelope across the country! Highway robbery!

I don’t think I touched a computer until I was in my 30s. The original amber text against the black screen has faded into memory lane and whenever I pur-chase a new hi-tech gadget it’s obsolete before I leave the store.

Those of us who lived near the Happi-est Place on Earth remember when going there meant standing in line at a ticket booth to purchase lettered tickets which gave you the privilege of riding corre-sponding amusements. Walking around

the place was free. We pro-tested loudly when Knotts’ Berry Farm began to charge one dollar to walk around in Ghost Town.

Points of reference fade as I’ve grown older. The area in my hometown which I called Downtown, is now labeled Old Town. Ouch. Where there were acres of citrus groves, there are subdivisions with expansive and grandiose names. Both Disneyland and Knotts charge an entire

paycheck (or more) to walk through their front gates, which makes neither of them happy places, in my book.

And then there’s Nora. She lived in Phoenix when I was a fellow resi-dent. For her 100th birthday she went to Disneyland. For her 103rd, she went to Sea World. She died one week shy of her 107th. She laughed, smiled, chatted and kept up with her life every day of it until the moment she passed. She didn’t let what was missing affect how she used what remained. I didn’t even notice if she had fl exibility issues. She became a new point of reference for me.

Regardless of my actual age I’ve determined a few goals. Live every day. Live it until it’s fi nished. Take care of what’s left. Exercise, eat right, make friends, cherish momentous times and breathe deeply. Regardless of birthdate, regardless of what the number may be this year or if it’s usually done another way, use what is available and be signifi cant to-day. Plan for the years ahead. The number of birthdays doesn’t matter half as much as knowing we still have much to contrib-ute to the scenery all around us.

I’ll never again perform a balance beam routine (yep, been there, done that) and fl exibility is one of those yes-today, no-tomorrow issues. I realize there will always be a younger, quicker, fi rmer ver-sion out there somewhere.

But 19.5 years? Spring chickens.

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Truly, how old is dirt?

By Eugene Heathman

[email protected]

The annual fundraiser and gala cel-ebrating 20 years of education, exhibits and family fun was held Saturday at the Hubbard Museum of the American West. An elegant dinner was fol-lowed by a live and silent auction and live country music performed by the Graham Brothers. Susan Landers-Kolb provided music for the reception.

More than $125,000 was raised for the museums continued operations. In 2000, the Hubbard Museum became the fi rst New Mexico Museum accepted into the Smithsonian Affi liate Program. Members at the $100 level or higher enjoy reciprocal membership benefi ts with the Smithsonian Institution.

In June of 2009, the museum was honored to accept a major donation from Mr. & Mrs. Johnny Cope to cre-

ate a new educational center that allows the museum to use the status as an Affi liate of the Smithsonian Institution to create new distance learning pro-gramming, bringing visitors to the fl oor of the nation’s museum through live, real time interaction with Smithsonian scholars. This initiative will revolution-ize education programming at the Hub-bard Museum of the American West, while creating a cutting-edge meeting and social function area that will set the Hubbard Museum apart from other museums across the Southwest.

The Hubbard Museum of the American West Foundation is regis-tered 501(c) (3) non-profi t corporation. The Museum is owned and operated by the City of Ruidoso Downs and is located at 26301 Highway 70. Visit the Museum’s web page at www.hubbard-museum.org or call 575-378-4142 for more information.

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press20th Anniversary Hubbard Museum of the American West celebration attendees Patricia Waggoner, Katie Kmetz and Sandi Aguilar enjoy an evening helping the museum raise funds with silent and live auctions.

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For a horse that was run-ning in only his second race, Carters Cookie picked a heck of a time to win a second time.

The gelding, owned by Mark Allen, Leonard Blach and Butch Southway, broke in about three spots from his post position at the start of Sunday’s Rainbow Futurity, then acceler-ated through the last 75 yards to pull off an upset victory in the $700,000 race.

It wasn’t just a win at the wire, it was a win by more than a length, a testament to Carters Cookie’s speed at the end.

“This race, he warmed up really good. When we stood him in the gate earlier in the week, you could tell he was going to have a big race,” said winning rider G.R. Carter. “He was focused and really had his energy level up. He blasted away from the gate and broke in a little bit, but was so strong at the start, he just ran a really good race.”

Carters Cookie had raced only once before in the trials to the Rainbow Futurity two weeks before, breaking his maiden with a win, and trainer Mike Joiner was still a little nervous as he saw his charge being led to the starting gate.

“He acted like a profession-al today, but I was nervous after the trials,” Joiner said. “When we had him in the paddock for that race, he just about run over my girls, and I was worried about it today because of all the people that where there (in the paddock.)

“But he acted like a profes-sional from the time he left the barn all the way through the race, even in the winner’s circle after the win,” he added.

Joiner’s fears turned into joy as he saw the horse veer left at the break and join race

favorite Vancouver Moon in a mad dash for the fi nish line.

“This is a really good horse,” Carter said. “We knew he could run this spring; we knew he had talent, but I have to commend (trainer) Mike for waiting with him.”

Joiner and company waited just the right amount of time for Carters Cookie, as he is now a prime candidate for the Aug. 16 trials to the $2.4 million All American Futurity.

“He didn’t look like he was getting short today,” Joiner said. “If he comes back OK, that’s the plan, to put him in the All American. That’s always been the plan. Mark (Allen) never pushed me to start him early, and all I really wanted was a good race out of him in the trials to the Rainbow.”

Carters Cookie was pur-chased by Allen for $40,000 last year at the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale, with Blach and Southway becoming co-owners after the Rainbow Futurity trial win.


Less than a nose separated the top four fi nishers in Saturday’s Rainbow Derby at Ruidoso Downs, a fi nish that was made all the more spectacular by the late performance by race favorite Ochoa.

“He’s always had that second gear, thank the Lord,” said John Jones, the breeder of Ochoa. “I’ve got a pacemaker, and I thought it was going off at the break.”

Ochoa – last year’s All American Futurity winner and a 1-1 favorite at post time – had to recover from a poor break from the gate and run down the duo of Priceless Feature and Tres Seis Nueve to win with a time of 21.353 seconds.

“He’s just such a powerful horse, he just needed a little racing room,” said jockey Roy

Baldillez. “The four horse (Tres Seis Nueve) kind of came over and I had to go around him a little bit. He just needed a little rac-ing room and is such a powerful horse that he overcame them at the end.

“I probably caught him about 50 yards to the wire,” he added. “He just has a lot of power.”

A Cookie to the winner

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressJockey G.R. Carter raises his arm in victory after leading Carters Cookie to a win in Sunday’s Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressJockey G.R. Carter stands in the stirrups after leading Carters Cookie, left, to a victory in the Rainbow Futurity, Sunday, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. Carters Cookie ran down favorite Vancouver Moon, right, in the last 75 yards of the race.

Tadd Dictson, an 11-year-old from Mescale-ro, is one of the lucky 400 kids nationwide that will be competing at this year’s North American fi nal of the Hershey Track and Field Games.

Dictson earned a trip to the Aug. 4 games in Hershey, Pa. with a fast enough time in the 400-meter run. This year’s meet will be held at the Henry Hershey Field on the campus of the Milton Hershey School.

Mescalero youth headed to Hershey nationals

Dictson

Bad start, fantastic fi nish for Ochoa

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressJockey Roy Baldillez, left, shakes trainer Dwayne “Sleepy” Gilbreath’s hand after Baldillez rode Ochoa to a spectacular victory in the Rainbow Derby, Saturday, at Ruidoso Downs.

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To say the New Mexico Military Institute Bronco baseball team had an off year is more than an understatement, but one Ruidoso High School graduate is hoping to be part of the program’s turnaround.

Julian Lopez, who helped lead the Warriors to a 10-12 record in his senior year, has signed with the Broncos as a pitcher on a full-ride scholar-ship, and he’s excited at the opportunity the school affords him.

“It’s a good school, and they have a good criminal justice program,” Lopez said. “Also, I should be able to get some playing time right away.”

The Broncos also have a new head coach in Chris Cook,

who signed on after serving as an assistant at Division II Arkansas State, and he’s hoping to give NMMI a better record than the 10-46 season they had this past spring.

“I got to know him over the summer, and he’s real down to Earth,” Lopez said of Cook. “I was close to making my deci-sion where to go when he came in. With him as coach, and the games being close to home, that made it for me.”

Lopez has spent this year with the New Mexico School of Baseball, an 18U tournament team out of Las Cruces that has played in New Mexico, Arizona and California.

The experience was eye-opening for him, as he had to make the jump from 3A high school to essentially college-level baseball immediately.

“The tempo was way faster,” Lopez said. “Every player is great, and playing in junior college will be a tough road at fi rst. But I should be able to handle it.”

Improving his game is the goal at NMMI, and he hasn’t looked much farther past his fi rst year of junior college.

“I’m just seeing where this year will take me,” Lopez said.


It may not have been the national title local team roper Cade Passig had hoped for, but to fi nish as high as he and team-mate Joshuah Fish did at the National High School Finals Rodeo at Rock Springs, Wyo., is nothing to sneeze at.

Passig, a Capitan na-tive, joined with Fish out of Moriarty to fi nish third overall with an average time of 24.06 seconds, just three seconds back of national titleists Morgan McVay and Bradin Porter of Nevada.

Passig and Fish were 14th after the

fi rst round and 24th in the average lead-ers at the end of the second round. Not a terrifi c position, but their average time

was fast enough to get them into the fi nal short round.

That short round is what got them into the top three by the end, as the duo combined for a blazing-fast 4.66 seconds. As fast as they were, though, they still couldn’t knock the Nevada pair off the pedestal.

Another Capitan youth competing at this year’s fi nals was Jace Davis, who paired with Abby Medlin of Tatum to turn in a time of 8.25 seconds in the sec-

ond round, not fast enough to get them into the fi nal go-round of the week.

Lopez signs with NMMI BroncosFile

Ruidoso High School gradu-ate Julian Lopez has signed a letter of intent to attend New Mexico Military Institu-tion a full baseball scholar-ship.

Passig, Fish third at nationals

Passig

The summer recreational softball season neared its end with the Last Chance Qualifi er at Eagle Creek soft-ball complex over the weekend, and at least one local team was good enough to fi nish in the top fi ve.

Danger had to fi ght its way through the double elimination bracket after falling 22-21 to Haptic in the fi rst round, and their run to an eventual fourth-place fi nish included a one-run win over Los Animales of Loving and a 13-3 victory against Showtime Alamo.

That set up an all-Ruidoso matchup between Danger and Quar-ters Softball early Sunday morning. Quarters had fallen to Sunset Cleaning of Albuquerque – the eventual tourna-ment champs – in the fi rst round, then had to defeat Just Fer Fun and Team Stroke – both of Alamogordo – to get

to their game with Danger.It was a close affair, and Danger

prevailed with an 11-10 victory, then moved on to beat Haptic 11-10 to avenge their earlier loss.

That put them up against the Tu-larosa Wrecking Crew, a team which had brought the Ruidoso Panthers trip to the bracket to an end a game before. Tularosa Wrecking Crew then defeated Danger 9-7, to oust the last remaining Ruidoso team from the tournament, forcing the locals to be satisfi ed with fourth place overall.

In Class D, Ruidoso Thunder opened the tournament with a 21-5 victory over Kryp2nite of Seminole, Texas, but then fell to the Wise Guys, 15-14, placing them in the double elimination bracket. Thunder was then brushed aside by the Alamogordo Softball Syndicate, 15-5.

Danger fourth overall at Last Chance


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Tuesday summer team standings, week 9 of 14Name Won LostMarx-A-Lot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 7Ruidoso Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 15Energy 2 Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 19Homies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 20Village Butterballs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 21Four Feathers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 26

Last week’s high scoresHandicap series – Marx-A-Lot 2649, Village But-terballs 2457, Ruidoso Bowl 2427Handicap game – Four Feathers 863, Energy 2 Spare 846Men’s handicap series – Gene Nitz 711, Ronnie Wright 693, Spud Mitchum 672Men’s handicap game – Max Cimaron 257, George Hellman 240, Lonnie Edwards 238Women’s handicap series – Pam Bernard 657, Teresa Gibson 625, Sylvia Allwein 571Women’s handicap game – Cindy Sanchez 229, Mary Gillett 220, Mona Butts 220

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The photo fi nish camera could not separate Llano Cartel and Fastpass Regard in the fourth of six trials, so they share the fastest-qualifying time to the $60,030 John Deere Ruidoso Juvenile Challenge at Ruidoso Downs.

The 400-yard trials were contested as the fi rst six races on Friday’s nine-race card.

Wootan Racing’s Llano Cartel, with Easgar Ramirez up, and KH Logax’s Fastpass Regard, under Jaime Parga Leos, dueled in the fi nal 100 yards and fi nished on even terms with each record-ing a 17.493-second time.

This Stoli Rocks was one-and-one-half length behind in third in the trial and raced to the 10th-fastest qualifying time of 17.730.

Llano Cartel won his maiden in the trial, however he sowed potential when he was second in the $100,000 Reming-ton Park Juvenile back in April.

Fastpass Regard won his maiden in May at Turf Paradise and then followed a pair of one-the-board fi nishes before the dead-heat trial win.

More than 40 registered competitors from Lincoln County are scheduled to perform at this year’s New Mexico Senior Olympics in Las Cruces, starting Wednesday.

Lincoln County offered 17 sports locally for qualifi cation, with 13 sports registered by local men and women ages 50-85. New for the county are 22 participants in the Hull Road Pickleball league, which has met six mornings a week.

Pickleball has been a part of the state games since 2008 and is among 29 sports and games offered by the state organization.

Athletes who place fi rst through third in their age division are eligible to enter the biennial national games in Cleveland in 2013. The national games feature competitions for 19 sports, including team basketball, softball and vol-leyball.

The 45 area athletes qualifi ed for the state games are:Pickleball – Sharon Allen, Tim Beechler, Bill Bishop, Kai Brown, Andy

Carter, Randy Chilton, Mackey Ervin, Della Hermes, Carol and Ted Hoffman, Paul Kunkel, Rich and Sharon Lurix, Lori Malone, Bill McGaughey, Stephen Morris, Don and Vicky Noakes, Marshall Pura, James Riggs, Leanne Smith, Ron Wall

Racewalking – Chris CarusonaRecreational events – Bart YoungSwimming – June HenceTable tennis – Leanne SmithTrack – Bart YoungArchery – Dick Cox and Walter WintersBasketball free throw and 3-point – Alice Burnett and Bart YoungBowling – Martha Sanchez, Linda Clements, Jim Clements, Tom Doug-

las, Hubert Lee, Sandi Meek, Bob McCann, Spud Mitchum, Gene Nitz, Cindy Sanchez, Lucy Servies, Gloria Wheeler.

Cycling – Lori Malone, James Malone, Galen FarringtonField events – Bart YoungGolf – Tom Brady, Jim Clements, Ted Cruz, Daniel DeLa PenaHorseshoes – Bart Young

“I’ve been watching him all sum-mer since I’m around the Joiner barn,” Southway said. “Before the trials, Mark asked me if I wanted to buy a piece of him and after the trials I asked him if he still wanted to sell. He said, ‘Yes.’ So,

I bought my interest in him. I’ve never won a race this big.”

If Carters Cookie can come through for the All American, Southway and company can toast an even bigger ac-complishment.

One surprise was that an expected showdown between Ochoa and Feature Mr. Bojangles – the 2-year-old cham-pion colt for 2011 – never really mate-rialized. Feature Mr. Bojangles broke next-to-last from the gate and couldn’t recover, although he was a tenth of a second slower than Ochoa at the end. Priceless Feature, Jess Lips and Tres Seis Nueve were all bunched up at the wire, and Ochoa’s victory wasn’t imme-diately apparent in the photo fi nish.

“I’ve tried to get Mr. Hubbard to run the race at 500 yards,” Johnson said, jok-ing about Ochoa’s tendency to accelerate at the end. “We feel really good about him. He’s a great horse, and he’s a people person, too. He wants to win, but not any more than I do.”

The victory meant another big payday for Ochoa, who won almost $380,000 for his connections, bringing his career earnings to more than $1.6 mil-lion. Saturday’s purse for the Rainbow Derby was an all-time high of $903,774.

Next up – of course – is the All American Derby, another race that has achieved record highs for its purse. It’s also a race with which Ochoa could push his career earnings to more than $2 mil-lion if he wins.

“He’s a big horse, it just takes him a while to get rolling,” said trainer Dwayne “Sleepy” Gilbreath. “Every-thing looks good with him so far, and I think the horse is just now getting ready to run. I think we’ve got some better races out of him.”

John Deere trials come down to dead heat

Gay Harris/Ruidoso Downs Race TrackStewards couldn’t determine whether Fastpass Regard (9) or Llano Cartel was faster in trials to the John Deere NM Challenge Friday at Ruidoso Downs Race Track. The pair were declared dead heat winners of the trial and are both the fastest qualifi ers to the Aug. 4 fi nal.

Senior Olympians to compete

DERBY from pg. 13

FUTURITY from pg. 13

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressCarters Cookie, fourth from left, can be seen already veering left after leav-ing the gate at Ruidoso Downs Race Track during Sunday’s running of the Rainbow Futurity.

Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free PressJockey G.R. Carter shakes hands with Butch Southway, one of the owners of Carters Cookie, after Carter rode the gelding to victory in Sunday’s Rainbow Futurity at Ruidoso Downs Race Track.


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Disaster relief organizations making progress in clearing burn debrisCourtesy Michele Caskey Lincoln County Public Information Offi cer

Even before the Little Bear Fire was contained, volunteers from Samaritan’s Purse and Baptist Disaster Relief had arrived in Lincoln County with the com-mitment to help homeowners sift through the ashes and clear burn debris from their properties at no cost to the homeowner. Now well into the recovery effort, their hard work is evident and dozens of burned homes have been loaded up and taken to the landfi ll. Volunteers have been mo-bilized to sift through ash in search of valuables, separate metal from burned homes and clean up ash, trees and brush from properties. They have found wed-ding and class rings, pottery, knives and pistols which made it through the fi re, but were buried in ash.

Associate Coordinator for New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief, Dick Ross said, “The homeowner is in charge. We will do what the homeowner asks as long as it is within our abilities. In fact, one of our crews cut down 32 trees yesterday. We will fi ll dumpsters if they are available and if one isn’t available at the time we will pile it up and come back when a roll off is available.”

Samaritan’s Purse is working primar-ily with those with no insurance or those who were under-insured. They were also able to bring their own equipment which helps off-set costs for homeowners. You will see their well-equipped trailer at the Nazarene Church in Bonita Park. Sa-maritan’s Purse Program Manager, Brent Graybeal, arrived on June 14. “We were meeting with homeowners as soon as we could and we will stay until we’re done, as long as we can fi nd volunteers to do the work.” he said. “The volunteers are

encouraged by the homeowners who are moving forward. This will not defi ne their life.” As time progresses and volunteers need to return home, both organizations are looking for replacements.Baptist Disaster Relief volunteer requirements: • 18+ years• 16 to 17 years old with a parent• Volunteers must have health insurance.Samaritan’s Purse volunteer requirements:• 18+ years old• 16 to 17 with any adult as long as they

have parent permission or are with a youth group.

• 14 to 15 years old if they are accompa-nied by a parent or legal guardian.

• Volunteers must have a current tetanus shot“Come as a group or as an individual.

Bring your work boots and we’ll show you how to do the rest.” said Graybeal. To reach Samaritan’s Purse call the An-gus Church at 575-336-8032. To reach Baptist Disaster Relief, visit the Recovery Center to fi ll out an application or call them at First Baptist Church in Ruidoso, 575-336-1068.

Both volunteer organizations will be here as long as there is work to do but when they leave they won’t be able to come back to help individuals. Homeown-ers interested in taking advantage of this service are encouraged to apply as soon as possible so that their homesite can be included in the action plan.

Flood mitigation and property restoration

Many property owners whose homes survived the fi re are now wondering what

to do with the burned trees on their prop-erty. Mike Caggiano with New Mexico State Forestry recommends leaving any trees that still have green needles in place until next spring to see if they will survive. Many are expected to survive the effects of the fi re. For trees that are totally burnt, they can be cut down and local con-tractors who normally cut down trees need no special certifi cation to cut down the burnt ones. Instead of hauling the downed trees it is recommended that they be laid down across the slope to mitigate fl ood damage and control erosion. They could also be chipped and spread over grass seed. The Upper Hondo Soil & Water Conservation District in Capitan is giving away free grass seed. For more informa-tion call 575-354-2220.

Sierra Contracting is also giving away mulch to those affected by the fi re and will haul the mulch for free to your site. They will also haul away metal from the fi re for free.

Sandbags are available at the Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center at 111 Copper Ridge Road and are limited to

50 per homeowner. Please call 575-258-INFO(4636) for more information.

Greentree Solid Waste does provide roll-off containers for disposing of burn debris. If you are experiencing a delay in scheduling roll-off services additional resources are available, Nelson Disposal, 575-437-1468, and Southwest Disposal, 575-434-1109, still have many roll-off containers available and are a good alternative. Mesa Verde Construction and Demolition Landfi ll, 575-437-2995, and Sierra Contracting, 575-378-1091, are authorized to take any tree debris and housing materials if the home was built after 1989. Homes built before 1989 are treated as containing asbestos and require special handling. Pinnacle Restoration 800-300-1943 and Servpro 505-891-2345 are both qualifi ed to clear asbestos debris. If you have any questions about handling asbestos call the New Mexico Asbestos Hotline at 800-224-7009. As always, you may haul your own materials as long as they don’t contain asbestos. Contact these companies directly for pricing information.

Donations of goods available to fi re victims

Christian Services of Lincoln County, Inc. received a shipment of goods from the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Team out of Nashville, Tenn. These are available to anyone affected by the fi re - not neces-sarily just loss of homes. This includes food, personal care items, child care items, cleaning items and many other things. Christian Services of Lincoln County also

has an abundance of clothing, so anyone who is helping with cleanup and needs clothing which can be worn until it’s fi lthy and then thrown away is welcome to come and take what they need.

Contact: Margo Mayo Christian Ser-vices of Lincoln County, Inc. 415 Sudderth Drive, Ruidoso, [email protected]. 575-257-4381

Disaster cleanup stretching regional equipment servicesCourtesy Greentree Solid Waste

The magnitude of the aftermath cleanup associated with the Little Bear Fire, New Mexico’s most destructive wildfi re, has stretched cleanup services and equipment available in the region, ac-cording to Greentree Solid Waste Author-ity Supervisor Debra Ingle. Large trucks, roll-off containers, grapple trucks, back-hoes, and front end loaders are among the equipment that has become scarce and available only on a space available basis according to when landowners made clean up arrangements with the disaster relief organizations. Use in critical fl ood control and prevention efforts has also diverted use of some heavy equipment away from destroyed home or business cleanup. The lack of equipment customary in a small population rural area is slowing down some clean up recovery efforts

“Private and authority haulers and roll-off providers have all assets in the fi eld committed to folks who early in the fi re aftermath settled insurance questions

and began cleanup work” stated Ingle. Both the Samaritan’s purse and Southern Baptist Relief organizations have lists of affected homeowners and are diligently working down through the lists on site cleanups, using all available heavy equip-ment and roll-off containers in the region. As other affected homeowners become ready for cleanup, they may have to wait for equipment and containers to become available.

“We appreciate people’s patience in this matter” stated Ingle. “I know I and oth-er private contractors are diverting employ-ees and equipment from other operations to the cleanup. We are trying to help our neighbors and appreciate their patience.”

For more information on Little Bear waste disposal operations, contact the Solid Waste Authority offi ce at 378-4697; toll free at 1-877-548-8772 or via email at [email protected]. General trash disposal, recycling and roll-off container rental information is available on the Au-thority website at www.greentreeswa.org.


Recovery and preparedness progressSkies are expected to clear across

Lincoln County for the next 3-4 days producing only isolated light rain. This will give the Lincoln County Watershed Protection and Restoration group an op-portunity to make more progress clearing debris from waterways that are expected to see higher than usual flows during the monsoon season. Heavy rains last week kept the contractors out of the watershed areas due to concern of flash flood for many hours each day. After each rain event it was necessary to focus attention on clearing roadways of rocks, boulders, ash, silt and mud. Crews expect to clear roads of debris throughout the summer monsoons. The heaviest flows of water, silt and debris have been seen in and around Bonito Lake, and in Eagle Creek affecting the Alto Lake reservoir. Main-taining the capacity of Alto and Bonito Lakes to function as reservoirs is a top priority and pumps have been installed

to move water downstream. The Lincoln County Watershed Protection & Restora-tion group is a multi-agency response involving 19 cooperating agencies from Lincoln and Otero County.

Sandbags are available to residents and are limited to 50 per homeowner. The limit is in place primarily due to the high number of homes affected by the fire and potential flooding. Additional sandbags may be approved as the need arises and on a case by case basis. Sandbags can be collected at the Lincoln County Emer-gency Operations Center at 111 Copper Ridge Road. NRCS is available to dis-cuss slope stabilization and flood mitiga-tion that homeowners can complete on private lands. Call 575-648-2941.

Upon the request of Governor Susana Martinez, the Small Business Adminis-tration (SBA) has declared a disaster in Lincoln County as a result of the Little Bear Fire. The declaration will make

low-interest loans available to homeown-ers, renters and businesses that incurred physical damage from the fire. In addi-tion, businesses that suffered economic hardship because of the Little Bear Fire may also be eligible. SBA representa-tives will be on hand at the Little Bear Fire Recovery Center at the Old Mormon Church, 1470 Highway 48, Capitan, NM 88316, Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Everyone who suffered a loss during the fire is encouraged to apply even if they don’t end up taking a loan since this application will get them in the system for any government assistance that may be available. Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed primary residences. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. SBA can also lend additional funds to homeowners and businesses to help with the cost of making improve-

ments that protect, prevent or minimize damage from future fire. Applications for assistance can be filed through Sept. 7 but the SBA representatives will only be on hand here in Lincoln County to help file the applications until July 26. No applica-tions will be accepted after Sept. 7. More information is available by calling 1-800-659-2955 or at www.sba.gov.

The Little Bear Fire Donation Center at River Crossing is requesting addi-tional donations of cleaning supplies and tools. Shovels, rakes and gloves are in high demand. Donations can be dropped off Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Donations to the Little Bear Fire Relief fund can be made at www.littlebearre-covery.org.

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Flash flood awarenessIsolated thunderstorms producing

lightning and areas of heavy rain that increases the potential for flash flood-ing. Residents are being asked to be vigilant if they see or hear of rainfall moving into the area. The county will be issuing evacuations via the Reverse 911-Code Red system to residents within 100 yards of all affected rivers and streams as rain starts to fall. Resi-dents are urged to take every evacu-ation order seriously and to move to higher ground at the first sign of rising water. Do not wait – evacuate.

Skies may be clear where you are but rain falling upstream through the areas affected by recent fires may move downstream more rapidly than usual. Water flows coming from the Little Bear Fire burn area will be full of ash and debris making them heavier and more dangerous. Consider evacuation routes that avoid main roads at the bottoms of canyons which can unex-pectedly flood. Do not drive through any flooded area. Waters may be full of silt which is extremely slick and can quickly cause loss of traction. You will not be able to see through flood waters carrying ash and debris to determine whether the roadway is intact.

Waters flowing in creeks and streams that is black and full of ash and debris is dangerous and may contain toxic run off from burnt structures upstream. Do not allow your children to play in or near these waters or al-low your pets to drink from them. The dark murky waters can disguise other hazards. Please keep children and pets away from creeks, streams and arroyos – even if they are dry.

Homeowners are being urged to keep culverts on their private property free of debris and to move animals, equipment and anything that could be carried downstream by flood waters to higher ground now. Alert systems are in place but you may have only a short time to respond once an evacuation no-tice is issued. The Lincoln County Wa-tershed Protection & Restoration group is clearing debris from drainages in 200 square miles of Lincoln County. It is the landowners personal responsibility to clear debris from private property.

Monitor current weather conditions at www.srh.noaa.gov/abq.

The Natural Resources Conserva-tion Service (NRCS) and the Upper Hondo Soil and Water Conserva-tion District are teaming up to help landowners restore burned areas and minimize erosion and flooding. Native Grass Seed to cover one acre is avail-able free of charge at the Upper Hondo SWCD office in Capitan, 516 W. 1st St. (Hwy 380), 354-2220, across from the Capitan High School. This seed will have to be covered with mulch and watered. Mulch is also available (as much as you need) at the Capitan UHSWCD office, at the Little Bear Re-covery Center on Highway 48 between MM 14 and 15, and at the entrance to The Ranches of Sonterra, Unit 1, Villa Madonna and Nazarene Church Camp (Bonita Park).

New Mexico State Forestry is now taking orders for fall delivery of one- and two-year-old seedlings from their New Mexico Conservation Seedlings program. Native trees and shrubs are available for a very reasonable price. Go to their webpage at www.nmfor-estry.com to order on line or call 505-476-3325 to have information mailed to you.

A Recovery Guide, designed to provide citizens with information regarding various forms of assistance, has been developed and is available at the Little Bear Recovery website (www.littlebearrecovery.org). The disaster recovery team has set up an information number, 575-258-INFO (4636), that is designed to put citizens in direct contact with an individual who can provide information regarding animal assistance, basic needs, health and wellbeing, insurance assistance, legal assistance, debris removal and other services that may be needed. This information line will be staffed Mon-day- Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Recovery and preparedness as-sistance can also be found at: http://lincolncountyready.com.

If you are cleaning up a burned structure, you should be aware of the inherent hazards. Learn how to protect yourself by consulting: www.tpaa.com.au/files/Fire%20Clean-Up%20Summary, www.epa.gov/naturalevents/returnhomeadvisory.htm, and www.calepa.ca.gov/Disaster/Fire.

Seasonal residents affected by fire urged to clear debris Lincoln County is reaching out to part time resi-

dents who had houses and cabins burnt by the Little Bear Fire, encouraging them to clear burn debris from their properties now while disaster relief organizations are still active in the area. Even before the Little Bear Fire was contained, volunteers from Samaritan’s Purse and Baptist Disaster Relief had arrived in Lincoln County with the commitment to help homeowners sift through the ashes and clear burn debris from their properties at no cost to the homeowner. Now well into the recovery effort their hard work is evident and nearly half of all the homes burned in the fire have been loaded up and taken to the landfill.

But many home sites, primarily belonging to

part time residents of Lincoln County, have yet to be cleared. The relief organizations have both pledged to stay as long as there is work to do but they have yet to hear from nearly a third of homeowners who had damage in the fire. Homeowners need to sign up with either organization within the next few days to guaran-tee that they are put on the work order list. When The Samaritans and The Baptists run out of work to do here in Lincoln County they will be called away to other disaster areas and homeowners will become solely responsible for clearing their own burn debris at their own expense.

The New Mexico Baptist Disaster Relief group is also lending a hand clearing burn debris off of proper-

ties where the home was spared from the fire. They are available to cut down burned trees, clear and stack other fire related debris.

The Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center can email or fax an application to homeowners out of the area, 575-258-INFO(4636) and a friend or neigh-bor can fill out an application in person on the home-owners behalf.

Samaritan’s Purse – at The Church of the Nazarene 575-336-8032

Baptist Disaster Relief - at the First Baptist Church in Ruidoso 575-336-1068

For additional information www.lincolncoun-tyready.com; contact Michele Caskey, 575-336-8604.


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ANGLICANMescalero Family Wor ship Center Gary Dorsey, Pastor; 464-4741 ASSEMBLY OF GODCarrizozo Community Church (AlG) Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & Thir teenthOne ChurchPastor Todd Carter. 139 El Paso Road, Ruidoso. 257-2324. wwwonechurchnm.comBAPTIST Canaan Trail BaptistRoland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & Capitan. 336-1979First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Smith, PastorFirst Baptist Church - Ruidoso270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, PastorFirst Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy Widener, PastorFirst Baptist Church - TinnieBill Jones, PastorMescalero Baptist Mission1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 88340, 973-0560, Pastor Zach MalottMountain Baptist ChurchIndependent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Grandview Capitan. 937-4019 Ruidoso Baptist ChurchWayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174Trinity Southern Baptist Church(south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. 354 -2044. Mel Gnatkowski, Pastor 808-0607 BAHA’I FAITH Baha’i FaithMeeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or 258-5595 BUDDHIST Buddhism of the Lotus SutraGeorge Brown; 257-1569 CATHOLIC Saint Eleanor Catholic Church120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257- 2330. Reverend AI GalvanSaint Theresa Catholic ChurchCorona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Saint Joseph’s Apache MissionMescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFMOur Lady of GuadalupeBent. Father Larry GosselinSacred Heart Catholic Church 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102Santa Rita Catholic Church 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father Franklin EichhorstCHRISTIAN Christian Community Church127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more information call: 378-7076

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon Road, 258-4250Carrizo Christian FellowshipLeonard Kanese wah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Mescalero. 464-4656CHURCH OF CHRISTGateway Church of Christ415 Sudderth, Rui doso, 257-4381. John Duncan, MinisterChurch of Christ - CapitanHighway 48. Joshua Watkins, MinisterCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Church of Jesus Christ LDSRuidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Melvin Jenson, 258-1253Church of Jesus Christ LDSMescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 317-2375EPISCOPAL Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Burgess Rec tor 257-2356. Website: www.eclc.us St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in GlencoeEpiscopal Chapel of San Juan in Lincoln St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Carrizozo, 6th & E StreetFOURSQUARECapitan Foresquare ChurchHwy 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, PastorEVANGELICAL The Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church1035 Mechem Dr. 802-5242FULL GOSPEL Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship Int’lK-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Rui doso. Ron Rice, 354-0255, e-mail fgbm� @ruidoso-on-line.com Mission Fountain of Living WaterSan PatricioJEHOVAH’S WITNESSESJehovah’s Witness - RuidosoKingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 257-7714Congregacion Hispana de los Testigos de Je hova1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, 378-7095JEWISH / HEBREWKehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Learning Center, Inc.2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345. 257-0122LUTHERANShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org METHODISTCommunity United Methodist

ChurchJunc tion Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Stephanie Harmon, Pastor. 257-4170Capitan United Methodist Church Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation of Capitan United Methodist. White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 648-2846Trinity United Methodist Church 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Car rizozo. Jean Riley, PastorNAZARENE Angus Church of the NazareneAngus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor QUAKERQuaker Worship GroupUnpro grammed meeting at the Anderson-Freeman Visi tor’s Center in Lincoln. For details of this and other Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith at 653-4951 PENTECOSTALApostolic Pentecostal AssemblyRetired Pastor and author Harry A. PeytonAbundant Life United Pentecostal Church of Ruidoso613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Bible studiesPRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church101 Sutton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257-2220. Tony Chambless, PastorAncho Community Presbyterian ChurchPastor Terry Aiello, CLPCorona United Presby terian ChurchPastor Terry Aiello, CLPNogal Presbyterian Church Reverend E.W. “Bo” LewisREFORMED CHURCHMescalero ReformedMescalero. Bob Schut, PastorSEVENTH DAY ADVEN TIST Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew Spooner 437-8916; 1st Elder Manuel Maya 937 4487UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPSacramento Mountains Unitarian Universalist FellowshipCall 336-2170 or 257-8912 for locationNON-DENOMINATIONAL American Missionary FellowshipRick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@americanmission ary.org Calvary Chapel127 Vi sion, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor John Mar shallCasa de Oracion Comu nidad CristianaRuidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso,

NM 88345. 257-6075. Pas tor: Carlos & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - Translators AvailableCentro Familiar Des tino304 Sudderth Dr., Rui doso, NM 88345, 257-0447. Services are bilin gualChrist Church in the DownsRuidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty Lane, PastorsChrist Community Fel lowshipCapitan, High way 380 West, 354-2458. Ed Vinson, PastorChurch Out of ChurchMeeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 258-1388. www.churchoutofchurch.com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real!Cornerstone ChurchCornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, PastorsCowboy ChurchPreacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378-4840 for more infoFoot of the Cross Chris tian Ministries2812 Sud derth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please call 937-8677 or visit our web site at www.thefootofthe cross.org Grace Harvest Church1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna”Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E.

Hwy. 70, 378-8108. Email: [email protected] J Bar J Church40 Hwy 70W, 257-6899 Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: [email protected] Miracle Life Ministry CenterRon Rice & Cather ine Callahan, Ministers Available 24 hours for heal ing, prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-on line.com Pacto Viviente, 25974 Highway 70, la iglesia “J Bar J” en la granja roja. Domingos 12:30 p.m., Jueves 7 p.m. 937-6664. Es un lugar de familia, amistades y de crecimiento spiritual.Peace Chapel Interde nominational (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, PastorRacetrack ChapelHorseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 378-7264. Chaplain Darrell WinterThe Word of Life Church Rev. Chuck Fulton, pas tor/648-2339. 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. A� liated with the Evangelistic Assembly ChurchNON-SECTARIANSpiritual Awareness Study GroupMinister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. 257-1569 Men’s Bible Study, Band Of BrothersCall 937-0071 for times and location The 1st Iglesia Apos tollca de la Fe en Cristo JesusLocated at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 937-7957 · 973-5413

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In the days ahead, the political heat is turned up to the point that the public tires of the rhetoric and recruiting of the parties and the candidates. However, every one of us has a responsibility as citizens to be knowledgeable and involved in the election process.

As a result of this challenge, the J Bar J Country Church is hosting a Christian Citizens Conference on the weekend of Sept. 28-30. The schedule is in this format…on Friday, Sept. 28, there will be a supper in the Fellowship Hall of the church, with a discussion of the responsibilities of the Christian as a citizen in the United States of America. The time is 6:30-8:30 p.m.

On Saturday morning, from 9 a.m. to noon, there will be six 20-minute studies of the Scriptures regarding the biblical guidelines of citizenship. There will be snacks and drinks to enjoy in the breaks. Then on Sunday morning, in the main worship service, the message will be directed to evaluate, discern, and support the candidates of God’s leading for your vote.

This conference will not be political and supportive of any party or its candidates. As Christians in this great nation, we have the privilege and responsibility to be productive and participatory citizens. I hope that you will join us for the conference. There is no charge for the conference, meals, or refreshments. There will not be childcare available on Friday or Saturday. There will be childcare on Sunday morning.

Please call the church o� ce at 257-6899 – open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays – to make reservations. We need a number for meal and snack preparation. God bless America.

HOPE – a gift to the communityBy Sue [email protected]

In Lubbock more than two years ago, Mary Kay McCauley felt change was in the wind. Her husband had passed away more than 15 years earlier, her three sons were reared and on their own, and she knew an adventure was around the corner. She will tell you the wind of the Spirit of God blew her to Ruidoso to assume the leadership of the House Of Prayer for Everyone. She’s been at the helm of HOPE for more than two years and fi nds the fi t perfect.

“This is a delightful season of my life,” says McCauley. For years prior to becoming HOPE’s director, McCauley says she felt bonded to this area and had a sense something extraordinary would occur.

Her earlier life prepared her for the extraordinary, learning valuable lessons through unusual circumstances. Her hus-band died suddenly after a freak lightning strike while he was camping. Throwing her into the world of single parenting, she learned by trial and error. Her sons are now involved in leading worship, missions and nursing after a few years of fi nding their own source of healing.

“In that journey of healing, I always had a heart for prayer. I felt a calling to devote my life to prayer, like Anna in scripture.” McCauley’s journey has helped her understand the trauma of living with the effects of natural disaster. She feels poised to offer her heart to those affected by the disaster of the Little Bear Fire, or those facing any other personal tragedy. Knowing what it’s like to face devasta-

tion, her heart is open to offer help.HOPE, located on Sudderth next to

the Gazebo Shopping Center in Ruidoso, is the brainchild of area pastors who wanted to provide a non-threatening place for anyone to come who needed support through prayer. “It’s a neutral place in Midtown, not a church. We have a unique position with one focus – prayer. We can center on people’s relationships with God.” McCauley feels HOPE is a “bless-ing for the community” and also a place for pastors to fi nd shelter.

Scott Miller, local realtor, is provid-ing the use of the building while it’s being offered for sale. Several churches have banded together to fi nancially sup-port HOPE as a gift to the community. Christ Community Fellowship in Capitan, Grace Harvest Church in Alto, and Angus Church consider HOPE an arm of their ministries.

“Our main purpose is to enjoy God’s presence, and partner with Him in establishing the atmosphere of heaven in our community. We are all about giving people a place to encounter the presence of God.” HOPE’s mission statement is inclusive of the entire community, regard-less of background. “Any time HOPE is open, we welcome you to come in and worship, receive prayer or simply sit and relax, enjoying God’s presence. We want everyone to feel safe and included.” Mc-Cauley’s goal is to provide a place to pray and sense God’s presence.

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cally dedicated to prayer and worship. Usually a visitor will fi nd a worship leader or a web stream of worship from

another source to encourage a personal time of refl ection. There is no set time

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Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAYJULY 25

Farmer’s Market at SBS Wood Shavings in Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Sterilizers perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.

Live Music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

THURSDAYJULY 26

Mark Kashmar, country blues, Café Rio, Thursdays, 5:30 - 7:30.

Karaoke with DJ Pete Cree Meadows Lounge, 6 - 11 p.m., every Thursday, evening. All-you-can-eat taco bar from 6 - 9 p.m. Open to the public

Mark Remington performs at the Swiss Chalet Inn, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

Susan Landers Kolb, local fa-vorite, performs at Grace O’Malley’s, 7:30 p.m.

SK Band (Classic rock hits from the 50s up to today’s contemporary style. Country and Blues are also among the band’s library of music) perform in Club 49 at Inn of the Mountain Gods, 8 p.m.

Live music at WPS in Midtown Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

FRIDAYJULY 27

TeamBuilders Large Rummage Sale, 1400 Sudderth Dr., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Items that were donated for the fi re victims will be sold. All pro-ceeds will go to benefi t the Little Bear Relief Fund. Only $1 per bag full. All monetary donations will be accepted. All items are free to peo-ple with relief vouchers.

Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runs through July 29. Art lovers, from the serious collector to the fi rst-time buyer, will be sure to discover treasures to complement any life-style or budget. Silent Auction to benefi t the Chamber’s Special Pro-ject Fund which funds philanthrop-ic endeavors in local communi-ties. 877-RUIDOSO, 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival. Admission: $5 per day, children un-der 12: $1; two-day pass: $8; three-day pass: $10; military discount: $3.

Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs, 26225 US HWY 70, post time 1 p.m. New Mexico-bred hors-es plus free parking and admission. Arts & Crafts Show (11 a.m.) featur-ing all New Mexico made products. Runs through July 29. 575-378-4431; www.raceruidoso.com. Free.

The Rascal Fair and White Oaks Community Market, 5 p.m. to dark. Produce, plants, fl owers, crafts and unique entertainment. Every Friday through the summer.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wen-dell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5

to 10 p.m.Doug Fuqua performs in Wen-

dell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 11 p.m.

Cree Meadows Country Club is hosting a fi sh fry and live band.

Cantina Night at Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lincoln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and fi ddle playing Western Swing.

Tomas Vigil performs at Land-locked Restaurant on Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m.


Open Mic Night, Sacred Grounds, 2825 Sudderth in the Boulder Plaza, 6 - 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Tradd Tidwell. 575-257-2273.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant, Mechem Dr., 6 p.m.

“Harvey” presented by the Lin-coln County Community Theater, Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. The unforgettable story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imagi-nary 6 ft., 3 1/2 in. tall white rab-bit companion. A classic comedy. 575-257-7982; www.lcct-nm.com. Tickets are $20 and are sold only at the door.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso Emporium, at 7 p.m. with All For Fun Karaoke.

Tyler Jones, local band, per-forms at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m.



SATURDAYJULY 28

TeamBuilders Large Rummage Sale, 1400 Sudderth Dr., 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Items that were donated for the fi re victims will be sold. All pro-ceeds will go to benefi t the Little Bear Relief Fund. Only $1 per bag full. All monetary donations will be accepted. All items are free to peo-ple with relief vouchers.

Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Runs through July 29. Art lovers, from the serious collector to the fi rst-time buyer, will be sure to discover treasures to complement any life-style or budget. Silent Auction to benefi t the Chamber’s Special Pro-ject Fund which funds philanthrop-ic endeavors in local communi-ties. 877-RUIDOSO, 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival. Admission: $5 per day, children un-der 12: $1; two-day pass: $8; three-day pass: $10; military discount: $3.

Dream Doggie Fashion Show, Ruidoso Public Library, 107 Kansas City Road, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For

all ages. 575-258-3704; www.you-seemore.com/ruidosopl. Free.

Doug Fuqua performs in Wen-dell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 11 p.m.

Mike Sanjku performs in Wen-dell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino, 5 to 10 p.m.

Tony Avallone performs at Cree Meadows Country Club, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Prime Rib plate: $11.95.

Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m.


“Harvey” presented by the Lin-coln County Community Theater, Mountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth Dr., 7 p.m. The unforgettable story of Elwood P. Dowd and his imagi-nary 6 ft/, 3 1/2 in. tall white rab-bit companion. A classic comedy. 575-257-7982; www.lcct-nm.com. Tickets are $20 and are sold only at the door.

The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Can-tina, Mechem Drive, 7 - 9 p.m.

Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Club in Alto from 7 to 10 p.m.

Tyler Jones, local band, per-forms at Grace O’Malley’s, 8 p.m.

The Four Freshmen at the Spen-cer Theater, 108 Spencer Rd., Alto, 8 - 10 p.m., pre-show buff et 6 p.m. The Four Freshmen made their timeless mark with jazz and pop harmonies that spread through a complex range of fi ve chords among four voices. And unlike most vocal groups, each of its four mem-bers played more than one instru-ment, which allowed the others to switch off to diff erent roles and im-provise – jazz style. 575-336-4800; www.spencertheater.com. Tickets $69. Children $66. Buff et $20.



SUNDAYJULY 29

Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Drive, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art lovers, from the serious collector to the fi rst-time buyer, will be sure to discover treasures to comple-ment any lifestyle or budget. Silent Auction to benefi t the Chamber’s Special Project Fund which funds philanthropic endeavors in local communities. 877-RUIDOSO, 575-257-7395; www.ruidosonow.com/art-festival. Admission: $5 per day, children under 12: $1; two-day pass: $8; three-day pass: $10; mili-tary discount: $3

The Rocky Plateau Band Open Music Jam, No Scum Allowed Sa-loon in White Oaks, 2 - 6 p.m. Every Sunday thru the summer.

Triple RRR Express, McDonald Park, 12th St., Carrizozo, 5 - 7 p.m. Come enjoy some BBQ and a cold drink to benefi t the Carrizozo Wom-en’s Club and listen to Triple RRR Ex-press with Russell Burns, Ron Becker and Rick Simpson. 575-648-2757; www.carrizozomusic.org. Free.

Sundays Under the Stars, Inn of the Mountain Gods, 6 - 11 p.m. Live music by Aaron Lacombe Band at 6 and “Are We There Yet?” after sunset. 1-800-545-9011; www.in-nofthemountaingods.com. Free.


MONDAYJULY 30


ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR7-24 thru 7-30

Things to do every dayRuidoso River Museum - Open at 101

Mechem Drive. Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs. - Mon. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for children.

Smokey Bear Park is open in Capitan, located on Hwy 380. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s day. $2 for adults, $1 for children 7-12. Children 6 and under are free. Smokey Bear Historical Park is operated by EMNRD-Forestry Division.

Live horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, Friday - Monday through Labor Day weekend. Post time is 1 p.m. (with the exception of some holidays, special meets and

horse sales). Visit RaceRuidoso.com for more information.

Flying J Chuckwagon Supper and Show, Hwy 48 north of Ruidoso. Every day except Sunday; gates open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner and show is $25 for adults; $15 for children 4-12. www.�lyingjranch.com for more information.

Hubbard Museum of the American West, Ruidoso Downs, just east of the racetrack. The �irst New Mexico museum to be granted “af�iliate” status with the Smithsonian Institu-tion. Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission $6 for adults with discounts available for seniors, military and youth. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org or call 575-378-4142.

“A Land So Strange” exhibit, Hubbard

Museum, 26301 Hwy 70, Ruidoso Downs, runs through Feb. 8, 2013. An educational journey of nearly 400 years of New Mexico history. Hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th to the 20th century tell the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the Euro-Americans who created the New Mexico we experience today. Visit www.hubbardmuseum.org. Free with admission to the museum.

Pillow’s Funtrackers - Open weekends and most holidays throughout the year. 101 Carrizo Canyon Road just off Sudderth. Three go-kart tracks, miniature golf, arcade, Moun-tain Maze, and seasonal attractions such as Bumper Boats, Panning for Gemstones, Rock Climbing Wall, Extreme Air and Kiddie Bounce House.

Outdoor service at Shepherd of the HillsShepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church welcomes you to

their outdoor worship service in the church pavilion at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings.

Members and summer visitors enjoy this outdoor service, and it is not unusual to see one of God’s creations in the form of a deer joining us. This additional worship service runs through Labor Day weekend.

Led by Rev. Thomas Schoech, the outdoor service is fol-lowed by Bible class at 9:30 a.m. and the regular worship ser-vice at 10:30 a.m. held indoors. Shepherd of the Hills is located at 1120 Hull Road in Ruidoso. The church offi ce is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. For more information call 575-258-4191.

6/1 Adrian Mekhi Corley, M, 8 lbs 7.5 oz, 21 in. Nicole & Roy Corley, Carrizozo6/2 Elijah Cain Ochoa, M, 6 lbs 6.5 oz, 19 in. Rachel & Augustine Ochoa, Holloman AFBBryce LeiJun Nelson, M, 7 lbs 6.3 oz, 19 in. Toshia & Eric Nelson, Alamogordo6/5 Jaxsyn Travis Pointer, M, 6 lbs 7.2 oz, 19 in. Joy Ann Pointer, Ruidoso DownsMajolee Keratci Muñoz, F, 7 lbs 13.9 oz, 19 in. Wendy &Luis Muñoz, RuidosoNathanuel Isaac Garcia, M, 6 lbs 4.6 oz, 18 in. Dezarae Mendez, Alamogordo6/6 Presley Gage Gonzales, M, 8 lbs 13.1 oz, 20 ½ in. Apollonia Page & Adam Gonzales, Alto6/7 Tyler Jacob Kaydahzinne, 8 lbs 2.3 oz, 20½ in. Cheryl Hornedeagle & Gerard Kaydahzinne, Mescalero6/10 Analee Marie Lathan-Perea, F, 7 lbs 9.9 oz, 19 in. Keelyn Lathan, MescaleroBayleigh Ann Helton, F, 8 lbs 0.2 oz, 21 in. Kyla Herrera & Shane Helton, Ruidoso Downs6/11 Nicholas James Natalini, M, 8 lbs 10.7

oz, 22 in. Jammie Smith, Tularosa6/12 Cierra Dawn Mercer, F, 7 lbs 4.9 oz, 19 in. Kendall & Robert Mercer, Carrizozo6/13 Jordan Ross Blea, M, 6 lbs 1.9 oz, 18 in. Calley Vandriver & Jarrod Blea, Ruidoso6/15 Armando Carlos Espinoza, M, 7 lbs 14.8 oz, 21 in. Marisa Montoya, Ruidoso DownsBryson Elliott Clement, M, 6 lbs 10.6 oz, 19 in. Brittany Clement, Ruidoso6/17 Carson Mckenzie Stettheimer, F, 5 lbs 12.9 oz, 18 in. Joni & Chris Stettheimer, Ruidoso6/18 Christopher Alexander Sedillo-Moore, M, 7 lbs 11.3 oz, 20 in. Jessica Sedillo-Moore & Jason Moore, Alamogordo6/19 Alice Elizabeth Jackson, F, 7 lbs 5.9 oz, 20½ in. Sophie & Paul Jackson, Ruidoso6/21 Harper Nayeli Cross, F, 6 lbs 2.4 oz, 18 in. Shelly & Brian Cross, AlamogordoJayden Pierre Wray, M, 7 lbs 6.3 oz, 19 in. Elysia & Justin Wray, Holloman AFBNatalee Mae Lavin, F, 7 lbs 11.0 oz, 21½ in. Erica Lavin, Alamogordo

6/24 Leon Clay Williams, M, 6 lbs 15.5 oz, 18 in. Samantha Houston & Byron Williams, Alamogordo6/25 Noah Jorge Gallegos, M, 9 lbs 2.1 oz, 21 in. Annmarie & Jorge Gallegos, AlamogordoSamantha Leigh Yahnahki, F, 7 lbs 3.0 oz, 20 in. Lori Apache & Thomas Yahnahki, Tularosa6/26 Ivelle Joi Kalak Nanauq Hopson, F, 8 lbs 0.2 oz, 19½ in. Kathleen & Thomas Hopson, AlaskaNataline Loyce Blake, F, 7 lbs 5.7 oz, 19 in. Sharon Kaydahzinne & Gabriel Blake, MescaleroKoby Timothy Muñoz, M, 8 lbs 8.9 oz, 20 in. Bianca Carrillo & Michael Muñoz, Mescalero6/27 Jaidyn Michael Salcido, M, 7 lbs 8.4 oz, 19½ in. Amanda Gomez & Gilbert Salcido, Alto6/29 NiaMiah Kee Begay-Poncho, M, 8 lbs 15.1 oz, Gabriela Begay & Nakota Poncho, Mescalero6/30 Azul Leticia Espinoza, F, 7 lbs 7.9 oz, 20½ in. Carolina Espinoza & Saúl Rojas, Alto

June 2012 births at Lincoln County Medical Center

for guests, and a come-and-go atmosphere is encouraged. HOPE’s location promotes guests to drop in for any length of time.

If desired, established classes are available for those who would like to join a group of likeminded people. Mon-day through Thursday, classes focus on specifi c points of help for those who attend. Ladies’ studies, Men’s groups, healing classes and prayer training are offered regularly.

McCauley is a licensed minister, acquainted with community ministry and is grateful for the opportunity to

help any who walk through HOPE’s doors.

“Our focus needs to be singular, we strive for inti-macy with God.” HOPE is open every day throughout the week. McCauley can be reached at 575-201-3776 for more information.

HOPE from pg. 18

Come join the music“Music in the Garden” will be held Wednesday, July

25 at 5:30 p.m., in the Prayer Garden at First Presbyterian Church at 101 S. Sutton Drive. The community is invited to this informal sing-a-long and picnic. Bring a salad or sandwiches to share potluck style. Call the church offi ce at 257-2220 for more information.

St. Teresa of Corona is putting on an authentic Chuck Wagon Din-ner during Corona Days.

Come out and join the fun on Saturday, July 28 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Corona School cafeteria.

The proceeds will go toward

improving the building (putting in a much-needed bathroom).

Tickets available at the door: adults $14; children $9; toddlers are free.

For more information, call Sha-rie at 575-849-0006.

Authentic chuck wagon dinner


120 LEGAL NOTICES

TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO

ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, INC., a New Mexico corporation,

Plaintiff,

vs.

LEROY B. ORTIZ and VELDA M. OR-TIZ,

Defendants.

CV 2011-00257Div. III

NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE UNDER FORECLOSURE

JUDGMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of Judgment of Fore-closure entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on July 5, 2012 in civil cause number CV -2011-00257, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, New Mexico on the 20th day of August, 2012 at 10:00

a.m., all rights of the defendants to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico;

Lot 94, DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, Unit 4, Lincoln County, New Mexico as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on April, 17, 1981;

and,

Lot 200, DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, Unit 8, Lincoln County, New Mexico as shown by the plat thereof filed in the Office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on April 17, 1981

(hereinafter referred to as “the Properties”).

Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the Plaintiff’s claim of liens on the Properties and that the amounts to be realized at said sale from the Property, with interest calculated to date of sale, are as follows:

Amount of Plaintiff’sJudgment . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,971.02

Interest to date of Sale: . . . $75.36

Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $453.75

Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . . . $1,500.00

The Properties will be sold in the manner which realizes the most amount of cash at the sale, either singly, or together.

In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of pub-lication of this Notice, and the Spe-cial Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of$250.00.

The terms of this sale are that the purchaser must pay cash at the time the Property is struck off to him, except that the Plaintiff may bid all or any part of its judgment, plus interest without paying cash.

RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE, P.A. 1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2 Ruidoso, NM 88345 (575) 258-3483

/s/Jennifer Miller, Special Master

LEGAL NOTICE

The Ruidoso Planning Commis-sion will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on

August 7, 2012 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PVC 20120779 a Vacation of Right of Way Request for the fol-lowing property:

A portion of El Paso Rd.Adjacent to Lincoln County Medical Center

By order of the Planning Commis-sionShawn Fort Building Official

LEGAL NOTICE

TThe Ruidoso Planning Commis-sion will hold a public hearing at its regular meeting scheduled on August 7, 2012 at Village Hall, 313 Cree Meadows Drive. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing is to consider case #PVC20120783 a Vacation of Right of Way Request for the fol-lowing property:

A portion of Alhambra Dr.Adjacent to Lot 11, Block 3,Pinescape Addition

By order of the Planning Commis-sionShawn Fort Building Official

TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF LINCOLNSTATE OF NEW MEXICO


Plaintiff,

vs.

ANTONIO CATALDI and NORMA L.CATALDI, husband and wife,

Defendants.

CV 2011-00325Div. III


JUDGMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Default Judg-ment, Decree Of Foreclosure And Of Sale And Appointment Of Special Master entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on July 12, 2012 in civil cause number CV-2011-00325, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, , New Mexico on the 20th day of August, 2012 at 10:30 a.m., all rights of the defendants

to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico;

Lots 51 and 52, Block 12, ALTO LAKES GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SUBDIVISION, Unit 4, Lincoln County, New Mexico as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on November 12, 1960, in Tube No. 328;

(hereinafter referred to as “the Properties”).


Amount of Plaintiff’sJudgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,497.70

Interest to date of Sale: . . . .$75.36

Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $553.75

Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . . . $2,699.87

The Properties will be sold in the manner which realizes the most amount of cash at the sale, either singly, or together.

In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of pub-lication of this Notice, and the Spe-cial Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.


/s/Jennifer Flores, Special Master

RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A.1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2Ruidoso, NM 88345(575) 258-3483

TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURTCOUNTY OF LINCOLNSTATE OF NEW MEXICO


Plaintiff,

vs.

BARBARA FLEMING and JESUS and MARIA GUARDIOLA, husband and wife,

Defendants.

CV 2011-00044

Div. III


JUDGMENT

NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Default Judg-ment, Decree Of Foreclosure And Of Sale And Appointment Of Special Master entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on July 16, 2012 in civil cause number CV-2011-00044, the under-signed will offer for public sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ruidoso, , New Mexico on the 7th day of September, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., all rights of the defen-dants to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico;

Lot 89 DEER PARK VALLEY SUBDIVISION, Unit 3, Lincoln County, New Mexico, as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on April 17, 1981 in Cabinet D, Slide Nos. 7 to 10;

(hereinafter referred to as “the Property”).


Amount of Plaintiff’sJudgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,959.61

Interest to date of Sale: . . . .$75.36

Costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $553.75

Attorney’s Fees . . . . . . . . $2,500.00

In addition thereto there will be accruing interest, and costs of pub-lication of this Notice, and the Spe-cial Master’s Fee fixed by the Court in the amount of $250.00.


/s/

Jennifer Miller, Special Master

RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A.1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2Ruidoso, NM 88345(575) 258-3483

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130 EMPLOYMENTLA QUINTA is looking for an imme-diate full time maintenance person. Experience preferred but not re-quired. Please apply in person.

COOK AIDE PART TIME (30 hrs week) Zia Senoir Citizens Center in Ruidoso Downs. The applicant must assist in de-livering meals to the home-bound seniors; assisting with food preparation, service and cleaning kitchen area. The applicant must must have a clean driving record; no felony convictions; and must possess a valid New Mexico Driver’s License. Obtain ap-plication and job desription at the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center 393 Highway 70 West, Ruidoso Downs or from Billie-Jo Guevara at 575-648-2385 x100. Applications will be ac-cepted until 5:00pm Monday July30, 2012. Lincoln County, equal opportunity employer and in compliance with ADA requirements, tiltle II-A

DRIVER/COOK AIDE PART-TIME (20 hrs week) Zia Se-nior Citizens Center in Ruido-so Downs. The applicant must deliver meals to home bound clients and assist kitchen staff with packing these meals. Applicant must assist head cook with food prepara-tion, service and cleaning. The applicant must be able to follow oral and written instructions; complete daily reports assigned by the Site Manager. The applicant must also perform all duties with minimal supervision, attend job related meetings/train-ing, and perform other duties as assigned. Obtain applica-tion and job desription at the Ruidoso Downs Senior Center 393 Highway 70 West Ruidoso Downs or from Billie-Jo Guevara at 575-648-2385 x100. Applications will be ac-cepted until 5:00pm Monday July 30, 2012. Lincoln County, Equal Opportunity Employer and in Compliance with ADA Requirements, Title II-A

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Ruidoso’s aging water pipelines present challenges and opportunityBy Sue [email protected] things age gracefully. Ruidoso’s water pipes

haven’t. “Most of our infrastructure needs replacing.” Ru-

idoso Utilities Director Randall Camp realizes the process

of updating the village’s old pipes and water transporta-

tion will take a long time and a lot of money. He and his

team of employees are on top of it. Camp has been the

village’s utilities director four and a half years and brings

years of previous experience to the position.“If it’s not broken, it’s not ours.”Camp, a civil engineer and former HazMat emergen-

cy response coordinator is no stranger to crises and hard

work, and has several projects in the mix to keep Ruidoso

fl owing smoothly. With variables of harsh weather and en-

vironmental conditions, the utilities department strives to

From cavers to carpenters: Special Fort Stanton restoration project

Saving Fort Stanton, one nail at a timeBy Lynda SánchezFor historian Lynda Sán-chez, a Fort Stanton advocate, a very special historic restoration project was begun earlier in February and should be com-pleted by the end of March. “I like to call this kind of project ‘saving Fort Stanton one nail, one balustrade at a time.’ Build-ing 9, like many of the 1870’s structures needed repair and just plain old TLC. In this situation the railing or balustrade along the second story was badly deteriorating and required paint-ing, replacement of balusters and other parts that had totally rotted.” Sánchez said.Cavers from the Southwest Region (SWR) of the interna-tionally known National Speleo-logical Society (NSS) arrived with hammers, saws, drills and a lot of know how. As part of the SWR’s 50th Anniversary celebration (www.caves.org/region/swr/), several talented volunteers agreed to perform a service project in exchange for use of the cafeteria and other

buildings for activities and a banquet held on the Parade Grounds the end of May. The assignment selected was to repair the second fl oor balcony rails and supports on Building 9, which dates back to 1866 when it was fi rst used as a stone guard house, later changing to the Adjutant’s offi ce. In 1877 came major improvements in the Adjutant’s Offi ce, and a library was added. Toward the end of the 1890’s it metamorphosed into a school reading room, post offi ce and recreation hall. Dur-ing the 1930’s-50’s it was also a movie hall. It currently serves as the facility manager’s offi ce and work area.According to Fort Stanton State Monument spokesperson, Bennie Long, the State Monu-ments’ Division is furnishing the materials for the project and the cavers are providing the labor. Reconstruction and wood working experts have discussed the process; materi-als have been identifi ed and ordered. Two weekends are planned to complete the project. That is an amazing turnaround time and indicates what a team

effort this is, and how well the individuals work together. It is an incredibly beautiful structure but even such a sturdy building needs help to stand the test of time. The winds, rain and the New Mexico sun have ravaged all of the buildings at the fort. The balusters and railing were in need of paint, and in some cases total replace-ment. In fact just about one hundred need to be replaced or painted and restored and that en-tailed taking the entire railing off, cleaning, repairing and painting.It has turned out to be quite a project. The team, made up of Project Organizer Stephen Fleming, and volunteers Peg Sorensen, Karen Lindsley, Pete Lindsley, John Moses, Steve Peerman, Wayne Walker and several others will commute either from Albuquer-que, Las Cruces, or El Paso. A few of the volunteers also live in Lincoln County and each and

every one believes it is a worthy cause.

Check www.caves.org/region/swr/ for additional information, or contact Lynda Sanchez, (Public Relations Li-aison for the Fort Stanton Cave Study Project) 575 653-4821 or Stephen Fleming, SWR, at [email protected].

By Eugene [email protected] timing couldn’t have been better for just less than a foot of fresh powder at Ski Apache and making mid-town Ruidoso a winter wonderland as travelers piled into town for two weeks of spring beak activities.The added moisture at this time of the year is warmly wel-comed and the spring storm lin-gered just long enough to leave some much needed snowfall before breaking into sunshine and blue skies on Sunday to the delight of spring break travelers,

merchants and lodgers.James Whitman, owner of Double J Kidz LLC opened a new store in the Four Seasons Mall just in time for the younger spring break crowd.“We are already having a

very strong opening weekend, the snow is great, I haven’t seen it snow like this in a while,” Whitman said. Other merchants were reporting strong sales and happy

faces from the visitors in town enjoying the snow. Ruidoso Police had their hands full with some accidents due to wintry conditions, hav-ing to close Country Club at Sudderth Drive for more than an hour due to a non-injury ac-cident. The weather is expected to warm up for the week of spring break, giving visitors plenty to do on the mountain or in town. Ruidoso was the center of attention on statewide news-casts as the champion for snow during the recent storm as hotel room and cabins fi lled up and restaurants bustled with hungry travelers.

Skiers and merchantsrejoice at spring snowfall

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free PressVOR Utilities Director Randall Camp praises the

innovation and hard work in completing the new

wastewater plant but cautions the plant is just the

fi rst step of many in bringing the Village’s water

utility infrastructure up to 21st century standards.

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press

During a special Ruidoso Village Council meeting

Monday, election winners Gloria Sayers, Lynn Crawford

and Joseph Eby were sworn in for three vacated council

seats and got right to work. Municipal Judge Beverly

Rankin was also sworn in during the meeting. The new

council members were also presented with certifi cates

of election confi rming the offi cial results from Village

Clerk, Irma Devine. The councilors fi rst order of business

was to elect a Mayor Pro-Tem from the counseling body.

At Mayor Raymond “Gus” Alborn’s suggestion, Rifl e

Salas was unanimously elected to the position.

see PiPeLiNes, pg 9

“ We have good, dedicated, knowledgeable people who understand the Village ofRuidoso andare meeting their bestinterests.”– Randall Camp,VOR Utilities Director

Photo courtesy of K. LindsleyNot only was the wood rotting in many places, tree debris was re-moved prior to marking baluster po-sitions. Lynda Sánchez sweeps while Wayne Walker inspects the top rail.

March 13Red Feather Theater Company presents ‘Broken Wings’Written by Rhs senior MercedesespinozaanddirectedbyRhsjuniorTylerMcKinley.Followedby“GreyRose” written by Rhs senior CandaceChristopheranddirectedbyRhssopho-moreTommysalas.seriouscontent.RuidososchoolsPerformingArtsCenter,7p.m.Ticketsare$5.March 14Ski Apache Pond SkimCanyoumakeitacrossthepondonyourskisorsnow-board?Notthatdaring?Comeseewhois!Prizeswillbegivenforbestcostume,biggestsplash,andbestcrossing.PlusabikiniCon-test(forthechics)andbeachbodyContest(fordudes).1-3:30p.m.575-464-3600,www.skiapache.com.Free.March 15Red Feather Theater Company presents ‘Greyworld’WrittenanddirectedbyRhsseniorMeaganMeyerandassistedbyfreshmanLuci-anaschiavone.“MyAladdin”writtenbyRhsjuniorJen-nahCastlemananddirectedbyRhssophomoreKayleenschenk.humorouscontent.RuidososchoolsPerformingArtsCenter,7p.m.Ticketsare$5.

March 17St. Patrick’s Day celebrationsHomegrown Boyz at Billy’s Sports Bar and Grill at the RuidosodownsRacetrack.7p.m.

Highland Way Irish band at Grace O’Malley’s Irish Pub inMidtown.Lucy’s Mexicali in Midtown withgreenbeerandlivemusic!

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NWTF supports youth activities, conservationBy Eugene [email protected] National Wild Turkey Fed-eration (NWTF), a national nonprofi t organization, is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. The local chapter in Ru-idoso supports local youth hunting programs and habitat management projects through annual fundraising efforts.

Rubin Herrera, who organizes the local chapter fundraiser recently travelled to the state NWTF banquet in Albuquerque to receive an award. “The Lincoln County Spurs NWTF chapter raised more money in 2011

than any chapter in New Mexico. All of the money we raise stays in Lincoln County,” Herrera said. The Lincoln County Spurs NWTF chapter donates at least 10 complete Thanks-giving turkey dinners to the Lincoln County Food bank each year. The chapter also purchased and donated a gun safe for the Lincoln County 4-H club safe shooting program, con-structed a BB gun and archery range for the Boy Scout jamboree at Fort Stanton and participated in the past two wildlife bonanza programs with the Lincoln National Forest.Committee member Craig Mal-donado is working with the forest ser-

Village announces Phase 4 water restrictionsBy Eugene [email protected] Village of Ruidoso is now enforcing Level 4 water re-strictions, due to low water levels in the Grindstone Reservoir.According to a press release sent out by the village, these restrictions will be in effect “until the Grindstone Canyon Reservoir has an adequate water level.” Restrictions on water in Level 4 are: No outdoor water-ing between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Outdoor watering with sprinkler systems is prohibited. Commer-cial car washes are not restricted. Residential washing of vehicles and outdoor watering is allowed two days per week, by hand-held hose or drip irrigation. Homes with even addresses may do so Tuesdays and Saturdays, odd addresses on Wednesdays and Sundays. Plants, fl owers and tree wells may be watered by the use of hand held buckets or sprinkler cans that have been fi lled from hose bibs or interior faucets ev-

ery day of the week. The use of treated water for the operation of ornamental fountains is prohib-ited. Watering the soccer fi elds, pursuant to the lease between the village and the Ruidoso Munici-pal School District, is permitted in this phase. Watering Eagle Creek, North Park, Gavilan Canyon and White Mountain baseball and softball fi elds is permitted in this phase. Public Works Director, Randall Camp presented the recommendation as a proactive response to fall-

ing water levels at Grindstone Reservoir and low precipitation this winter.“The water level at Grind-stone is currently lower than the 20 feet below the spillway re-quired to trigger Phase 4 restric-tions, the intermediate forecast for the lake is it will continue to be lower than 20 feet, due to the lack of water fl ow into the res-ervoir, and I believe it’s best to get ahead of the crisis and move to Phase 4 restrictions immedi-ately,” Camp said.

By Sue [email protected]

Fire season is here. Ruidoso has the distinction of being top in the nation for wildfi re danger. Realistically, the town could go up in fl ames if fi re gets out of control. Acting Fire Chief Harlan Vincent and Elaine Reynolds, offi ce manager aren’t about to let that happen on their watch without a fi ght. The Ruidoso Free Press visited with the chief who was excited about an idea being implementing to bring aware-ness to the community on high fi re danger days. The concept was brought to his attention from Mid-town business owners Teri Sodd (Mountain Arts Gal-lery and Framery) and Rebekah Milchen (Rebekah’s). “When we go a week with-out any rain, we’re in danger of fi re.” Sodd and Milchen insist folks don’t realize how danger-ous the situation can become. Add spring winds in the mix and the threat level heightens. When the village is fac-

ing extreme fi re risk, they’d like Midtown businesses to display red fl ags which would

alert visitors and residents to be especially vigilant. Using the Reverse-911 information relay system, proprietors would be informed by the fi re department which days to fl y their fl ags.

Village manager, Debi Lee, fully sup-ports their efforts, supporting the purchase of 100 fl ags to begin the program.

Using the village’s code-approved wooden posts already installed, the fl ags will fl y at head level. “When we put them downtown, people will see the

fl ags and know to be alert,” says Sodd who hopes all residents take part in registering through the Reverse-911 information relay system and become in-volved in fi re awareness.

“I’m thrilled they came to me!” Chief Vincent thinks it’s a marvelous concept and is encour-aged to see villagers take such an in-terest in fi re prevention. As it stands, whenever there’s “red fl ag warning” issued, all 150 plus village employees are noti-

Ruidoso launches red fl ag campaign

see Red fLAG, pg 5

see NwTf, pg 5

“Realistically, the town could go up in fl ames if fi re gets out of control.”– Harlan Vincent,

Acting VOR Fire ChiefSue Hutchison, Ruidoso Free PressMidtown business owners Teri Sodd, Mountain Arts Gallery and Framery and Rebekah Milchen, Rebekah’s in a partner-ship with the village hope to raise public awareness by post-ing red fl ags throughout town on days with high winds and dangerous fi re conditions.

Courtesy photoNWTF Lincoln County Spurs chapter members Rubin Herrera, James Herrera, Billy Seelbach and Jennifer Herrera receive an award for the most money raised by an NWTF chapter in New Mexico for youth programs and habitat conservation.

NWTF supports youth activities, conservation

March 21Water Fair – Freewater quality testingResidentsofRuidoso,Ruidoso Downs, Alto and LincolnCountywithprivatewells serving homes not connectedtoapublicwaterutilitybringawatersampletogettestedforelectricalconductivity,iron,fluoride,nitrates,pHandsulfate.Toget a proper sample, let yourwaterrunforacoupleofminutesandfillacleanjar.RuidosoVillageCoun-cilChambersat313CreeMeadowsDrive.3:30-7p.m.NMEDGroundWaterQualityBureau:505-222-9574.

March 241st Annual Hook & Ladder Firefi ghter Chili Cook-Off FirefightersfromaroundthestatewillconvergeonRuidosotobattleitoutfortitleofBest Fire� ghter Chili in New Mexico!Publictastingisat12p.m.Beergarden.Winnersannouncedat3p.m.Trophies awarded to 1st, 2nd, and3rdplace—plusaspecialawardforthepeople’schoicewinner.www.ruidoso-nm.gov/Fire_Dept/Board.html,575-257-4116.WingfieldPark.8a.m.-6p.m.

Frisbee for FoodParticipate,watchandcheerfortheRuidosoDiscGolfcompetition,anddon’tforgettobringanon-perish-ablefooditem.Thegoalistoraise500poundsoffood.Cashandprizesawarded.HostedbytheRuidosoDiscGolfClub.10a.m.–12p.m.GrindstoneDiscGolfCourseat399ResortDr.575-937-4413.Participation:$20plus5cansofnon-perishablefood.Spectators:Free with cansoffoodencouraged.National Wild Turkey Federation banquetComeandjoininthefunofalocalNWTFHuntingHeritageSuperFund-raisingbanquet.Buyexclusivehunt-ingmerchandiseandhaveagreattimewithfriendswhileraisingfundsforwildturkeyconservationandimportantprogramsthatintroducetheoutdoorstowomen,childrenandthedisabled.RuidosoConventionCenter,5:30p.m.575-937-3011.Singles$55,couples$80.

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Residents who lost their homes in the devastating Swallow fi re last summer rebuild their

homes amid a still charred landscape. Last year’s fi re season is still fresh in the minds of Lincoln County residents even as a new high threat risk season approaches. The Swallow Fire was alleged to have been started by a person in a homeless encampment smoking cigarettes. No one has been charged in the blaze that destroyed nine homes and damaged

several others.

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Fix your fl apper campaign encourages conservationBy Sue [email protected]

Ruidoso’s water supply could be headed down the toilet. Up to 200 gallons of water a day can leak from one faulty fl apper, accord-ing to Randall Camp, Village of Ruidoso Utilities Director.

With 70 percent of Ruidoso homeown-ers receiving utility bills in another zipcode, Camp knows there are potentially thousands of gallons of water daily which are wasted without owners knowing of a problem. Unoc-cupied homes without exterior water shut-off valves, in addition to being non-compliant with existing village ordinances, add to the problem when detected leakage cannot be quickly stopped.

Permanent residents may be unaware of leakage issues, both in their household toilets and faucets. “If ‘jiggle the handle’ is a stan-dard phrase in your house, you have faulty fl appers,” says Camp.

A leaky faucet with a steady stream which measures a diameter of just one sixteenth of an inch can waste in excess of 600 gallons in a 24 hour period, according to information produced by the village Utilities Department.

The Utilities Department and the Village of Ruidoso are partnering with “Fix your Flapper.” Residents, when paying utility bills will receive free leak-detector tablets which, when placed in toilet tanks, will show if leak-age is occurring. Tablets are now available at the village’s utility payment desk, and resi-

dents may request enough tablets to diagnose each toilet. Simple directions are available in both English and Spanish.

“Leaky toilets and faucets are thieves of money and water,” says Camp. “Even if a plumber is used, the cost to fi x a leak will usually pay for itself in a year.” With the village using up to 2 million gallons of water daily, Camp is a champion of water conservation methods and wants citizens to be informed. When Camp presented the new campaign to the village council March 13, Councilor Stoddard remarked, “When you get to be my age, you’ll understand the leaky pipe concept.”

The village, geographically, is consid-ered high desert and extended drought condi-

MTD Media expands staff , capitalizes on regional marketplaceBy Eugene [email protected]

MTD Media, a multi-media company based in Ruidoso announced the growth of their workforce in a move which capitalizes upon the emerging multi-media marketplace in central and southeastern New Mexico. MTD Media is the owner of the Ruidoso Free Press newspaper and fi ve radio stations; AM1490 KRUI- News- Talk and Tourism; Real Country W-105FM, KIDX Classic Rock 101.5FM; The Mix 96.7FM and The Nerve 107.1FM, broadcasting in Lincoln, Otero, Eddy and Chaves counties.

Mohr namedAdvertising Director

Marianne Mohr has been promoted to the position of advertising director for MTD Media. Mohr has been with the company as part of the sales team in Ruidoso but will now serve in a regional capacity as MTD capitalizes on market share and growth opportunities throughout central and south-eastern New Mexico. MTD Media General manager, Lisa Morales said, “I’m pleased to fi nd an accomplished Advertising Director with a track record of endurance and busi-ness savvy. Mohr is innovative and creative,

she strongly believes in our business and that of our business partners. Her entrepreneur attitude is seen in her work and can be read in her weekly column. “Mohr has more than 30 years experience in the fi eld of advertis-ing, marketing, sales, business development, operations management and customer service with fi rms in Information Technology, Real Estate and Retail industries. Mohr has devel-oped and deployed programs that successful-ly executed mission-critical sales functions and marketing strategies. These programs resulted in increased sales revenue, lowered cost of sales, improved operational profi t-

ability and expanded channels of distribution. Design and execution of web-based sales and marketing programs resulted in 100 percent sales increases in six months, markedly predictable revenue streams, successful new product & technology launches and diversifi -cation into new markets.

Rodriguez adds depth to MTD Media Sales Team

Jacob Rodriguez has been added to the MTD Media team as a business consultant for the Ruidoso and Otero County markets

By Eugene [email protected]

Village of Ruidoso Mayor Gus Raymond Alborn proclaimed April 2012 as “Keep Ruidoso Beautiful Month” during the regular council meeting Tuesday. The keep Ruidoso beautiful committee has recognized the important commitment to improving the village and encourages all citizens to take pride in the community by picking up litter, beautify-ing the village by planting trees and fl owers in addition to spreading the importance of volunteerism.

The proclamation fol-lows Ruidoso’s membership as a certifi ed village with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. The organizations cam-paign, the Great American Cleanup is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2012, featuring more than 3 million volunteers participating in more than 30,000 events in more than 32,000 communities nationwide. The village has appointed a keep Ruidoso beautiful committee tasked with engaging the community in taking pride in its natural resources, its neighborhoods while seek-ing to protect and improve the community through the action of citizens, schools, gov-ernment and businesses working together.

Community GardensCommunity gardens such as the

Peoples Garden at the U.S. Forest Service Smokey Bear Ranger District headquarters are just one way to celebrate involvement in the campaign. The Peoples Garden grows fresh fruits and vegetables for those in need and native trees, shrubs and fl ow-ers for wildlife. The project demonstrates

sustainable practices that nurture, maintain and protect the health of soil, water and air by providing a beautiful place in the com-munity to gather, learn, share and enjoy. Master Gardener Roger Allen, forest ser-vice employees, volunteers from the New Mexico Alliance for Children, EcoSer-vants, Team Apple Corps, and other mem-

April is Keep Ruidoso Beautiful month

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see sTAff, pg 5

see Ruidoso, pg 5

March 29LeAnn Rimesat the Inn of the Mountain GodsKnownforherrichvocalsandherrisetofameasaneight-year-oldchampiononStarSearch,Rimesmadeher breakthrough into countrymusicin1996withher breakthrough #1 album “Blue”.Sinceherdebut,Rimes has won two Gram-mys in addition to many majorindustryawards.Inaddition, she has released tenstudioalbumsandfourcompilationalbums.575-464-7777,8p.m.Ticketsstartat$25.

March 31Miss RuidosoPageantMissRuidosoisapartoftheMissAmericasystemofpageants,andsupportstheir main sponsor, “Chil-dren’sMiracleNetwork”,whichhelpschildreninneed.Comesupportourcandidates,eachvyingforachanceatgainingexperi-enceinpoise,stagepres-ence,confidenceplustheopportunityforascholar-ship.MountainAnnie’sCenterfortheArtsat2710SudderthDr.,7p.m.$15forAdults.$10forStudents,Seniors,andMilitary.

REO Speedwagonat the Inn of the Mountain Gods“Formedin1967,signedin1971,andfrontedbyiconicvocalistKevinCroninsince1972,REOSpeedwagonhas,fordecades,beenacon-foundingblendofconsis-tencyandchange.Todayit’s all about what it has always been - taking good careoftheband’slegacywhilekeepingthefocusonthefuture.Thatmaybemore important these days, Croninbelieves.”InnoftheMountainGods,1-800-545-9011,www.innofthemoun-taingods.com.8p.m.Ticketsstartat$30.

Building Common Ground: Action: DanceDancingtobuildcommu-nity — hosted by Common GroundofRuidoso.PeopleareinvitedtoadayofjoyandfellowshipsharedthroughtheartofdanceattheLibraryinthedownstairsclassroom.RuidosoPublicLi-brary, 107 Kansas City Road, 575-258-3704www.yousee-more.com/ruidosopl.Noonto1:30p.m.Free.

Please support our school athletics. Check out the Sports Section for the line-up for all Lincoln County schools and come out and watch some baseball!

Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free PressVolunteers working on the Peoples Garden, a community garden located at the Smokey Bear Ranger District headquarters on Mechem Drive, gather at the arbor donated by the ENMU-Ru-idoso construction industries division during a cleanup day to prepare the garden for growing season.

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