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By Terry Fitzwater events in the country, the Pa- bring people in from all over and the Village staff. “I think they enjoy the Editor rade of Lights parade is one of to our community,” said Kathy According to Alexander, event as much as we do, be- ne of the top festival highlights of the Christmas sea- Alexander, the event coordina- both the Village of Ruidoso Fire cause it is such a fun pa- parades in the country son in the Sacramento Moun- tor who works for the Ruidoso Department and Ruidoso Police rade,” Alexander added. Otakes place on Satur- tains, and is one of the biggest Valley Chamber of Commerce. Department bend over back- “The Parade of Lights is a won- day, December 5th, as the an- winter tourism draws for Ru- “It takes a lot of work from wards to help set up the logistics derful display of imagination. nual Parade of Lights parade idoso and Ruidoso Downs. dedicated volunteers, and we of the event, and are indispens- Our participants work really takes place in Ruidoso. “Yes, it is an exciting defi nitely couldn’t do it with- able in providing professional hard to give our 6000 visitors Voted one of the top 100 event, and it is a huge draw to out the support of our sponsors and courteous traffi c control. Continued on pg. 4 Rep. Zach Cook to seek election By Terry Fitzwater last week, Cook said he was Editor announcing his candidacy be- tate Representative Zach cause he wanted to help the Cook has announced he residents of his district. Sis offi cially running for “I love what I am doing as election to the New Mexico a state representative,” Cook House of Representatives in said. ‘It’s a chance for me to the 56th District. help the people of this area be Cook, who currently rep- heard in Santa Fe, and it affords resents the district that cov- me the opportunity to help pre- ers parts of Lincoln and Otero vent more government intru- counties, was appointed by sion into their private lives.” Governor Bill Richardson in Cook added that he thinks January, 2009 to fi ll the vacan- he represents the conservative cy created by the resignation of core values of his district, and Dub Williams, who resigned to that he “gets along real well spend more time with his ail- with the people who live here.” ing wife. Richardson acted on Cook said that he is run- the recommendation of both ning on a platform that empha- the Lincoln and Otero County sizes conservative values, fi s- Board of Commissioners, who cal responsibility and a strong nominated Cook to fi ll Wil- personal effort to help improve liams’ vacancy. the economy of this area and Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press In an exclusive interview state. To illustrate his point, he State Representative Zach Cook and wife Angie Schneider-Cook with their daughter Ju- with the Ruidoso Free Press Continued on pg. 5 lia, at the entrance of the Ruidoso Middle School 7th Grade Camp Wednesday, Nov. 25.

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 1 11/30/09 11:26 AM 2 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Miss Ruidoso Scholarship Pageant rides again! By Barbara Westbrook Las Vegas, Nevada, on For the Ruidoso Free Press January 30th, and our Miss New Mexico, Ni- he Miss Ruidoso Scholarship cole Miner, will represent Pageant for 2010 has targeted our beautiful state. TJanuary 23, 2010 for the annual Miss America is all pageant to be held at Mountain Annie’s about education and schol- Dinner Theater. Dinner for the Miss arship, and the girls who Ruidoso Pageant begins at 7 p.m., with have entered Miss Ruido- the Pageant at 8 p.m. Call 257-7982 for so refl ect that goal. Mor- reservations. The ticket price is $22. gan Gibbs was graduated The entries for the Pageant have from Capitan High School already begun and the deadline for the and is enrolled at ENMU contestants for both Miss Ruidoso 2010 locally. Rocio Badachi is and the brand new division of Miss also enrolled at ENMU Teen Ruidoso is nearing. Miss Ruidoso and was graduated from 2010 has fi ve entries already, and more Ruidoso High School. are calling the director and her staff. McKensey Nall is a senior The deadline to enter is December 12, at Capitan High School Photos by Barbara Westbrook, for the Ruidoso Free Press 2009. Call 630-0275 for your entry and and is also taking college Entries for the 2010 Miss Ruidoso Pageant include (from left to right): Darcy Horst of any information you may need. Miss classes. Adrianne Ordori- Capitan, Rocio Badachi of Ruidoso, McKensey Nall of Ruidoso, and 2009 Miss Ruidoso Ruidoso age requirements are: entrants ca was graduated from Claudia Nava. must be a senior in high school or en- Ruidoso High School is rolled in college, and must be between attending NMSU. Bren- furthering of their education. the ages of 17 to 24 years. da Pinon was graduated from Ruidoso This is their third year of Miss The qualifi cations for Miss Teen High School and attends NMSU. All Ruidoso Scholarship Pageants since Ruidoso are: entrants must be between of these girls are lovely, brainy, and are their resumption after a 14-year hiatus. the ages of 13-to-16 years old and a very community oriented. Their fami- The Miss Ruidoso/Miss America Pag- resident of Lincoln County. The Miss lies are extremely supportive of their eants continues under the direction of America Pageant will be telecast from goals and visions for their lives and the Barbara Westbrook, a local artist/op- era singer, and her Director/assistant and choreographer Kire Cole-Swenor. The local forecast is brought to you by: The site for this year’s Pageant is Moun- tain Annie’s Dinner Theater, which of- fers a beautiful stage and blending of theater and good food. The Miss Ru- Morgan Gibbs idoso staff is pleased to be a part of oso! See you at Mountain Annie’s Din- the Mountain Annie’s family and have ner Theater on January 23, 2010, and it be the setting for the Miss Ruidoso get your entries in now for your part Pageant and the crowning of Miss Ru- in Miss Ruidoso Scholarship Pageant, idoso of 2010. We are all going to be and enter if you want to be the brand there for our beautiful and bright young new Miss Teen Ruidoso. Call 257- ladies and maybe this year, our new 7982 for Pageant reservations, or call Miss New Mexico will be from Ruid- 630-0275 to enter the Pageant.

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PARADE from pg. 1 and locals a really good reason to get out in the cold and cel- ebrate the season.” The Parade of Lights be- gins in Midtown Ruidoso at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night. It is part of a month long series of events, including a number of things people can do this week- end and throughout the rest of the month. The Angus Church of the Nazarene is hosting a Walk Through Bethlehem Dec. 4 through Dec.. 6, while the Inn of the Mountain Gods is host- ing Gingerbread House Com- petition through Dec. 4th. On Thursday, Dec. 3, there is Christmas in the Park at School House Park at 6 p.m. Visit and take pictures with Santa during this event. Following the Parade of Lights on Saturday night is the Ronnie Kole Trio Christmas at the Spencer Theater at 8 p.m. For other Ruidoso Festival of Lights events, please see the complete listing of Ruidoso Entertainment and Events on page 18. Put your classi ed ad in today – reach over 9,200 homes & businesses! Call 575-258-9922

RFP_12-01-09.indd 4 11/30/09 11:27 AM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 5 Local News H.E.A.L. introduces pasta sauce elp End Abuse for Life ing 250 recipes, including ap- (H.E.A.L.) recently petizers, desserts and an Italian Hannounced the release section specifi cally designed to of its new signature a la Heart use the a la Heart Pasta Sauce. Pasta Sauce and accompany- Local graphic artist Michele ing cookbook, “Cooking a la Moroney, of Bear Sky Graph- Heart.” Both products debuted ics, designed the illustrated at the Christmas Jubilee in Ru- cover of “Cooking a la Heart.” idoso Nov.13-15, at the Ruido- The cookbook was spon- so Convention Center. sored in part by Zia Natural The a la Heart series is the Gas and local resident Penny brain child of H.E.A.L. Board Jumonville, both of whom president Debbie Haines-Nix have always been strong ad- and is a benefi t for the Nest vocates for issues affecting the Domestic Violence Shelter in community they serve. Ruidoso, which is operated by Both “Cooking a la Heart” H.E.A.L. and the H.E.A.L. a la Heart The a la Heart Pasta Sauce Pasta Sauce are available as was chosen by a panel of sev- a Christmas Grab-n-Go gift, eral community members, in- packaged in a gift bag, for $20. cluding the full H.E.A.L. Board “This is a festive way to of Directors and H.E.A.L. support the Nest and the work Youth Advisory Board. Of the at the shelter, while indulg- three sauces taste-tested, the a ing your friends and family,” Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press la Heart Pasta Sauce was se- Haines-Nix said. Debbie Haines-Nix sells H.E.A.L.’s new a la Heart Pasta Sauce and “Cooking with a Heart” lected as the signature sauce a la Heart Pasta Sauce, cook book at the Christmas Jubilee at the Ruidoso Convention Center Nov. 15. because it appealed to all of the “Cooking a la Heart” or the taste-testers, regardless of age. combination gift bag are also pEndAbuseforLife.org, or from lence Shelter is located at 512 and confi dential. For more in- “Cooking a la Heart” is a available for purchase on the any H.E.A.L. board member. East Highway 70 in Ruidoso formation, call 378-6378 or keepsake recipe book contain- H.E.A.L. website, www.Hel- The Nest Domestic Vio- Downs. All services are free toll-free at 866-378-6378. Hubbard Foundation announces area grant recipients he R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Commerce, $1,910, Carrizozo Municipal Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, Humanity of Carlsbad, $5,000 and St. Foundation has selected the 2009 Schools 21st Century Learning Center, $7,500, White Mountain Search and Res- Edward School of Carlsbad, $6,000. TSoutheast New Mexico Grant $2,000, Chamber Music Festival, $2,000, cue, $1,890 and Zia Senior Center of Ru- Lea County organizations received Program Recipients. Robert Donald- The Community Youth Center Ware- idoso Downs, $2,900. $25,00 in grants. Curry County special son, Executive Director of the Hubbard house, $3,000, Hubbard Museum of the Otero County: the Boys and Girls projcets received $14,700 and Roosevelt Foundation, announced the following American West, $15,000, The Humane Club of Otero County, in Alamogordo, County: projects received $26,100 in grant awards for the seven counties in the Society of Lincoln County, $11,000, Lin- $5,000, The Center of Protective Envi- grants. Grant Program: coln County Food Bank, $3,000, Lincoln ronment in Alamogordo, $2,500, Dis- Donaldson said Mr. and Mrs. Hub- Lincoln County: Capitan Public Li- County Santa’s Helpers, $3,000, Ruidoso abled American Veterans Chapter 14 of bard have said many times, that the grants brary, $3,000, Carrizozo Chamber of Downs Race Track Chaplaincy, $12,000, Alamogordo, $6,800, Tularosa Elemen- made through the Southeast New Mexico tary School, $7,000, Tularosa Public Li- Grant Program, to small local non-profi t ZACH COOK from pg. 1 Zach grew up in New Mexico, brary, $3,000 and Zia Therapy Center of groups such as those announced today, said he will do everything in his power and attended Clovis High School. He Alamogordo, $6,000. can make such a positive difference in to help keep the Ruidoso Downs Race attended the University of New Mex- Chaves County: the Southeast New the lives of people. Track in Ruidoso Downs. ico, where he majored in English and Mexico Region of the Alzheimer’s As- “It was such an honor and pleasure to “We have to keep the track here or Spanish. He has an MBA from the The sociation, 2,500, Chaves County J.O.Y. be able to meet and speak with so many else our economy is seriously threat- American Graduate School of Interna- Centers, $3,000, Lend-A-Hand of Ro- people who provide so many needed ser- ened, so I will do anything and every- tional Management, and a law degree swell, $2,000, Reins for Life in Dex- vices for the people of New Mexico. It thing I can to bring the seriousness of from the University of New Mexico. ter, $5,500, Roswell Literacy Council, is humbling when you meet real people the situation to my colleagues’ atten- He met his wife Angie through mu- $3,200, and Wings for L.I.F.E., $4,000. who labor out of the limelight to improve tion.” tual friends while attending law school, Eddy County: the Assistance League the lives of the citizens in their commu- Cook said he has learned a lot in and he moved to Ruidoso in 2003. of Carlsbad, $3,000, the Boys and Girls nities, who don’t just talk about placing his job. He is the law partner of John Un- Club of Carlsbad, $5,000, Carlsbad others before themselves but live that life “When I was appointed by the derwood, and his wife is also an attor- Community Kitchen, $4,000, Habitat for every day.” Governor, I didn’t really know what I ney. They have one child, Julia, who was getting into,” Cook said. “No one is a 7th grader at the Middle School in knows how really complicated and in- Ruidoso. tegrated state government really is un- “It’s a huge sacrifi ce for our fam- Stop in and Start your Christmas shopping at register to win a 16 oz. til they get there and start seeing all the ily both personally and fi nancially Bean Pod Holiday connections. I never saw myself in that for Zach to run,” his wife Angie said. Scented Candle! role before I got there, because I didn’t “Zach is such a devoted father and is Drawing every Saturday at 2:30PM go to law school to be a politician. I very involved in Julia’s life, that for You do not need to be present to win. wanted to help people.” him to work in Sante Fe and take time Last Drawing: DECEMBER 17 Cook said after he got to Santa Fe, out from his business and our family, he was appointed to the House Judi- well, it just shows how dedicated and ciary Committee and the Consumer caring he is. 25% OFF and Public Affairs Committee. Howev- “He really wants to help • Hallmark Holiday Cards er, following the election Rep. Berry’s the people who live him here.” • Hallmark Holiday Gift Items election as Mayor of Albuquerque, he Cook says he is honored to serve in • Hallmark Holiday Accessories – Ribbon, wrapping paper, was appointed to the Water and Natu- Dub Williams’ seat, and is honored by ti ssue paper, ornaments, AND MORE! ral Resources committee, a committee his support. He also wants to let every- Not valid on sale items. he was much happier serve on. one know he is always accessible. SALE ENDS DECEMBER 24 “There are a lot of water and natu- “People who have concerns or so hurry in for Great Savings! ral resources issues affecting Lincoln need to get things done can call me www.ruidosooffi cesupply.com and Otero counties, and I think it al- on my cell phone at 937-7644, or call 101 5th Street • Ruidoso, NM • 575-257-2281 lows to help the people here more,” me at home at 257-0660. His email ad- Cook said. dress is [email protected].

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Son stabs father seven times Drug bust nets three By Harold Oakes was lying in bed and screamed pain. He reportedly showed no Drug buy and bust opera- Later in the day, NEU Reporter at him and started hitting him signs of injury. tions led to the arrest of three Agents and Ruidoso Police ex- Ruidoso Police arrested in the chest. The victim said The victim’s 13 year old local men Wednesday, Nov. ecuted a search warrant at 705 Erique Montoya Nov. 25, af- he didn’t realize he was being daughter was asleep in the bed 18. Mechem Drive, Ruidoso. ter he stabbed his father with stabbed until he received a cut with him when he was stabbed. Agents of the Lincoln There they arrested Aaron a steak knife seven times be- on his pinky fi nger. She told offi cers she realized County Narcotics Enforce- A. Ramos, 32, on charges of cause he was mad at him. Offi cer Matt Christian ar- her father had been stabbed ment Unit, assisted by Lincoln traffi cking cocaine, metham- Detective Art Nelson rested Montoya a short time when someone turned on the County Sheriff’s Deputies and phetamines and marijuana, reports that the victim was later, when he saw him walk- lights and she saw the blood. Ruidoso Police, conducted a as well as possession of drug transported to Lincoln County ing in front of Circle J Bar-b- Montoya has been charged buy-bust operation at the Mud- paraphernalia and charged Ra- Medical Center where offi cers que on Sudderth Drive. with attempted murder, abuse dy Grubby Car Wash in Ru- mos with being a felon in pos- were called. Christian reported that or neglect of a child and ag- idoso Downs. This operation session of a fi rearm. The victim reportedly Montoya had blood on both gravated assault with and led to the arrest of Orlando T. Lincoln County Sheriff told Offi cer Glenn Koshinski hands when he found him. deadly weapon. Williams, Jr., 22, of Ruidoso Rick Virden said the arrests that Montoya, 25, had started Montoya reportedly told He is being held in Lin- Downs on charges of traffi ck- were the culmination of a six making a lot of noise in the Nelson his father tried to coln County Detention Center ing cocaine and Guy R. Bell, month investigation by the NEU and that additional charg- living room of his home in break his leg, so he went in on $250,000 cash only bond. 21, also of Ruidoso Downs, on charges of possession of co- es are being considered, pend- the Sierra Blanca Cabins on and stabbed him because he Nelson said Monday Nov. caine and possession of drug ing an analysis of evidence by Country Club Drive and he was mad. 30 that he understood the vic- paraphernalia. the NM State Police Lab. yelled at him to be quiet. Mon- Christian transported tim to be recovering from his toya then reportedly entered Montoya to LCMC because injuries. the bedroom where the victim he was complaining of leg Police arrest driver of other vehicle

By Harold Oakes Chris Sienkiewich refused to JUSTIN Reporter leave, saying he was not going to leave A traffi c stop in Midtown Ruidoso his wife alone with Ledford. Friday, Nov. 20, leads to the arrest of Ledford requested his identifi ca- LEE the driver’s husband. tion and he refused. Ledford placed Offi cer Lance Ledford reports that Chris Sienkiewich under arrest and SCHENK he observed a Chevrolet pickup pull- handcuffed him. He then changed his ing a trailer with no license eastbound mind and offered to give his identifi - Jan. 15, 1987 – Nov. 22, 2009 on Sudderth Drive at 2:40 p.m. cation. Ledford engaged emergency Ledford cited Lisa Sienkiewich A celebration of life to honor equipment and the vehicle stopped in for not having a plate and registration the memory of Justin Schenk with his the vicinity of Sudderth and Grind- for the trailer and released her. family and friends will be sponsored by stone. Ledford called for a wrecker to When Ledford exited his vehicle retrieve the pickup and trailer Chris the Dreamcatchers Café on Wednesday, he noticed that another pickup pull- Sienkiewich had been driving. Offi cer December 2nd beginning at 5 p.m. ing a trailer had stopped in front of Eric Ament conducted a tow inventory the one he pulled over. The driver of and found three fi rearms inside the ve- Complimentary food will be served, that vehicle, Chris Sienkiewich, 33, hicle. Ledford checked and found that and the family is encouraging all to come. of Roswell, exited his vehicle and be- Chris Sienkiewich had a previous ag- gan walking back to the other pickup. gravated assault charge. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name Ledford reports he appeared to be ex- On the way to the police depart- can be made to the charity of your tremely upset. And approached him in ment, Chris Sienkiewich asked Led- choice. Thank you Ruidoso for your a rude manner. ford why he had pulled his wife over overwhelming support for us and our Sienkiewich demanded to know and Ledford said it was because of family in our time of sorrow. why Ledford had stopped his wife. the trailer not having a license. Chris Ledford told him several times to Sienkiewich uttered a profanity and It will be always be remembered. leave the scene. Because Sienkiewich said the stop was illegal and his trailer continued to be aggressive, Ledford didn’t have a plate either. requested backup and three other pa- Chris Sienkiewich was booked for trol units responded. resisting evading or obstructing an of- Lisa Sienkiewich, the driver of the fi cer and concealing identity. He post- vehicle Ledford stopped, also told her ed bond through Amador Bond and husband to leave. was released.

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 6 11/30/09 1:16 PM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 7 incoln ounty heriff s all og Ruidoso Police Reports L C S ’ C L Nov. 23, 9:38 a.m. - Cedar Creek, ing. car, leaving a footprint on the fend- Welcome report of a missing person. Nov. 25, 3:22 p.m. - Hwy 37, MM er. Weaver contacted Nava and his A musician in town for weekend Nov. 23, 10:14 a.m. - 200 block 50, accident. mother in Ruidoso Downs. Nava de- performances, came to the Ruidoso Hwy 220, 911 hang up. Nov. 25, 6:35 p.m. - 2700 block nied being there, saying he was home Police Department Nov. 27 to re- Nov. 23, 8:41 p.m. - Ski Run area, Buckhorn Loop, Glencoe, suspicious all evening. Weaver observed that the port his laptop had been stolen. He report of a larceny/theft. activity. shoes Nava wore matched the foot- remembered setting it next to his ve- Nov. 24, 1:27 p.m. - 28200 block Nov. 26, 12:40 p.m. - 600 block prints on the fender of the vehicle hicle in the 2500 block of Sudderth Hwy 70, suspicious activity. Gavilan Canyon, Alto, accident. and cited him into Juvenile Probation Drive while he loaded his equipment Nov. 24, 2:36 pm. - Century 21, Nov. 27, 10:06 a.m. - Jicarilla for criminal damage to property. and noticed it was missing later. Alto, suspicious activity. Road, White Oaks, disturbance/disor- Long-term loaner Nov. 24, 5:24 p.m. - 100 block Alto derly conduct. Bitten and beat Mesa, shots fired. Nov. 27, 12:55 p.m. - Hwy 380, Officers Steve Corbin, James Officer James Urban responded to the 100 block of Highway 70 at Nov. 24, 10:36 p.m. - 100 block Lincoln, accident. Urban and Corporal Aaron Frost Stacy Road, Bonito, Fire. Nov. 27, 3:41 p.m. - 100 block Ea- responded to a report of a fight at a 3:17 a.m., Nov. 20 for a report of a stolen vehicle. He victim had loaned Nov. 24, 11:38 p.m. - 100 block gle Creek, Alto, shots fired. nightclub in the 2500 bock of Sud- Ruth Road, Nogal, missing/lost person. Nov. 27, 10:08 p.m. - High Country derth Drive at 10 p.m. Nov. 26. her vehicle to a former co-worker, who promised to return it that eve- Nov. 25, 12:11 p.m. - Spring Can- Lodge, Alto, family disturbance. Corbin reports that Ed Hold, 39, of on, Ruidoso, accident. Nov. 28, 2:54 p.m. - Perry Springs Gardendale, Texas was reportedly ning. She received a text message from him at about 3 a.m. that led her Nov. 25, 12:30 p.m. - 200 block In- Lane, Glencoe, suspicious vehicle. arguing with his wife outside the dian Divide Road, Capitan, tresspass- Information provided by LCSO. club when an employee asked him to believe he was not planning to re- to calm down, Holt punched him in turn the vehicle. Urban forwarded the the chin, starting a fight. Holt report- information to CID for further inves- edly bit the employee on the right tigation. forearm, breaking the skin, and cut Apology not accepted A-SECURE his lower lip. Officers arrested Holt INDOOR SELF STORAGE Sergeant Joel Martin responded on a charge of battery. Corbin reports to the 100 block of White Mountain PACK RAT STORAGE that Holt appeared to be highly in- Meadows drive in reference to a ver- toxicated. 200 Resort Drive • Ruidoso, NM bal altercation. The suspect had left 575.630.0177 Writing on the wall before Martin arrived. The victim re- A Midtown Ruidoso business lated that Tom Baca, 52, had hit an ownere reported graffiti painted on exterior window, causing it to break. Stop in and see the back of her business Nov. 25. Martin contacted Baca, who admit- Black paint was used to paint a “915” ted he broke the window but that it Jerry, Diana and the girls and “Vago” on the back wall of the was not intentional. He offered to pay for all your storage needs. business. for the window. Martin told him the victim wished to press charges. Baca • On-site Manager Two wrongs, no right came to the Ruidoso Police Depart- • 24 Hour Security Officer Jon Lund responded to ment where Martin issued him a non- a report of a domestic disturbance criminal citation for criminal damage • The Only Indoor Storage in the 100 block of Birch Nov. 25. to property. Jerry, Diana and the girls • Competitive Prices Lund reports that Scott Martin, 31, Even the kitchen sink and Lisa Renteria, 34, gave conflict- ing statements about who did what Officer Joe Magill responded to to whom, so he cited both into Mag- the 2400 block of Sudderth for a re- istrate Court for battery against a port of a burglary. Unknown persons household member. pried open the sliding door to a va- Fundraising Bene t cant business and stole a three-com- Fundraising Bene t No entry partment sink, valued at $700. Officer Joe Magill responded Guns gone December 12, 2009 to the 300 block of Wingfield for a We invite you to join the fundraising bene t report of attempted breaking and en- On Nov. 19, Officer Joe Magill tering. The victim reported someone took a report of two guns having intended to purchase building supplies for the had tried to force the back door of the been stolen from a vehicle between Robert Huckins felony & fraud victim residence open. Magill reported that Nov. 5 and Nov. 9. The vehicle had the door jam was damaged and pieces no sign of forced entry, but the vic- Denise Bundy of wood from the door jam could be tim reported having left the vehicle at Valet parking at the El Paso airport A garage sale will be held on the seen just inside the back door. They same day. If you have any items to were unsuccessful in gaining entry. and having the vehicle detailed while it was there. donate, please make sure that No play No hitchhiking they are at the Alto Café before Officer Glenn Koshinski re- 8 a.m. Saturday December 12. sponded to the 100 block of South A dog bit Officer Chris Bry- Transportation is offered Evergreen at 11:48 p.m., Nov. 24 for ant Nov. 18. The bite broke Bryant a report of a burglary. The victim re- thumb and required surgery. Animal for large items or bulk. ported that someone had entered his Control Officer April Allen and, with residence by the front door and stole the assistance of Ruidoso Downs DECEMBER 12 his Playstation 3. he reported that his Animal Control Officer Peggy Lu Rockband video game was also sto- Jane, located the German Sheppard 10 AM - 2 PM len. The door appeared to have been mix and set a trap for the animal on pried open. Nov. 19. They caught it and Bryant ALTO CAFÉ identified the dog as the one that bit Kicking up a storm him. Allen and Lu Jane took the dog 810 Hwy 48 • Alto Officer Mike Weaver responded to the animal shelter for a 10-day to the 100 block of Highway 70 at quarantine. Bryant contacted the dog Bar-B-Q Brisket and Chicken 2:30 a.m. Nov. 21 for a report of a while responding to a nuisance call. with beans and potatoes fight that had previously happened. The dog had been causing problems The victim reported that he was driv- in the neighborhood for a couple of courtesy of Larry B. & Pete B. ing by when Gabriel Nava, 17, of Ru- weeks. Bryant had located it and used Eat in or take out idoso Downs started throwing rocks a TASER to knock it down. When he at his car. He drove to his house in reached for the dog to control it, the Tickets for Bar-B-Q meal available at the the 100 block of Highway 70 and no- dog recovered and bit him. Bryant Ruidoso Free Press/MTD Radio ticed a small green car in the park- had two pins inserted in his thumb. ing lot of a nearby restaurant. Nava 1086 Mechem • Ruidoso, NM 88345 and another juvenile approached his Reports compiled from car saying they were going to kill Police Incident reports by Ideal Christmas gifts him and Nava reportedly kicked the Harold Oakes/Reporter for employees & friends!

RFP_12-01-09.indd 7 11/30/09 1:16 PM 8 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Bulletin Board Ruidoso Downs Planning and Zon- Village Hall. Items on the agenda in- coln County Board of Commissioners because of the holidays. The Ruidoso ing Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the clude: meets Dec. 15, at 8:30 a.m. in Car- Optimist Club is open to anyone in- Hubbard Room at City Hall, Tuesday, • A Public hearing on a variance re- rizozo. Carrizozo City Council meeting terested in helping the community, es- Dec. 1. quest for N/2 of Lot 2, Block C, will be held Dec. 8, 6 p.m. Carrizozo pecially our youth. The Warm Coats Central Subdivision. Applicant Dan- Works Board meets Dec. 17, 5 p.m. for Kids program is underway, with Ruidoso Downs Economic Devel- ny Calhoun City of Ruidoso Downs Council meets drop boxes for your used coats at loca- opment Board meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall. The Vil- tions throughout Ruidoso and Ruidoso • Revised Site Plan for Lot 2A-8, Riv- Hubbard Room at City Hall, Thursday, lage of Ruidoso Council meets Dec. 8, Downs. You can drop your coats at erside Addition, Thomas Farrell and Dec. 3. Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and at 4:30 p.m. at Village Hall. Evergreen Cleaners at the Sierra Mall. Billy the Kid Casino General Manager Shari Smith applicants (this is the Coats are distributed through Christian Ann McGovern and Walmart Manager new Irish Pub) The Ruidoso Optimist Club meets Services of Lincoln County and Mes- Raymond Simpson have been invited to • Staff reports on code enforcement at K-Bob’s Restaurant at noon Wednes- calero Schools. For information on the address business retention. update and a Zoning Workshop to be day, Dec. 2. The meeting schedule Ruidoso Optimist Club or the Warm held Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for December will be the 2nd, 9th, and Coats for Kids program, call club presi- The Village of Ruidoso Planning 16th. The last two regular Wednesday dent Harold Oakes at 575-973-7227 or Commission meets at 2 p.m., Dec. 1 at December meeting schedule: Lin- meetings for the month are cancelled, 575-258-9922. Transitions Deaths November 22, 2009 in Roswell. She was born Texas. Justin was a proud January 6, 1963 at Odessa, Texas. She had member of the SAE Francine “Chico” Sago lived in Roswell for the past 9 months and fraternity. Francine “Chico” Sago, 60, of Mescalero moved there from Ruidoso where she had He is survived by his passed away Friday, November 20, 2009, lived since 2004 and moved to Ruidoso from loving parents Tom and in Albuquerque. She was born August 23, Pennsylvania. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Schenk, brother 1949 at Mescalero and had lived there all Brittany Thomas; sons, Justin Slaughter and Wesley, sister Kayleen of her life. She was a nursing assistant and Joshua Slaughter; her mother, Carol Hammitt; and loving grandparents attended St. Joseph’s Mission at Mescalero. her father and step mother, Robert “Bob” and Robert and Andriette Survivors include her children, Raymond Sago, Sandi Hammitt and her grandfather, W.W. Schenk and Jim and Alice Tyrone Sago, Fidelis Orosco, Shelton Ortega “Watt” Wilkinson. Blakey. Jr., Shalene Jaramillo, Hansen Ortega, Tony May he forever rest in Ortega, Paschal Ortega, Julien Ortega, and peace, and may we always cherish the sparkle Emmanuel Botella; a brother, Todd Chico; 3 Justin Lee Schenk January 15, 1987 to November 22, 2009. in his eye and his mischievous grin. sisters, LaVonne Sanchez, Betti Chico, and Justin Lee Schenk passed from this life on In lieu of fl owers, donations can be made to Jocelyn Chico; and 8 grandchildren. November 22, 2009. He resided in Las Cruces, the charity of your choice in Justin’s name. Do Jana Kaye Hammitt NM, attending college at New Mexico State not let a day pass without expressing love to Jana Kaye Hammitt, 46, of Roswell and University with the goal of a career in resort those closest to you for tomorrow may never formerly of Ruidoso, passed away Sunday, management in his beloved home state of come. localcontent localconnection localclimate localcommunity localcaring localculture localcommitment 413 Mechem Drive • 257-2665 localcreativity Holiday Shopping Special!! localcolor Buy ONE book at regular price... localcelebrations Get the SECOND one at localcitizens % localconcerns 50 OFF This weekend only! localchoice Offer good Nov. 27 & 28 only. Includes all in-stock books. Not good with any other offer. Don’t miss out. Sarah Subscriptions: $80/year This Saturday! Palin’s Book, Call 258-9922 for more information. “Going Rogue” Meet Russian Author 20% OFF in-store Andy Frecka copies with NOW! LIVE MUSIC 2-5 p.m. While 1086 MECHEM • RUIDOSO,NM 88345 • 575
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By Terry Fitzwater grew up the son of an Army Air Force Editor pilot, spending his childhood on mili- tary bases around the world. When he Duty. Honor. Country. was born, his father was fl ying C-47 For over 70 years, the motto of the transport planes over “The Hump”, the United States Military Academy has fl ight over the Himalayan Mountains been the hallmark of the Ron Burkett from India to China during the Second family. World War. His dad later ferried B-24’s, His father Reinhold served for 28 B-25’s and B-29’s to Australia. years in the Air Force, serving from Growing up, Ron lived in Europe, World War II to Vietnam, retiring as a Bermuda and the Azores among other Lieutenant Colonel. places. Ron loved the whole experi- His uncle Gareth Wyley served ence. with the 101st Airborne Division during “It was a wonderful thing to travel Operation Market Garden and the Bat- and see the world,” he said. “There is tle of the Bulge, then went on to serve an education you receive from seeing with the ancestral unit of today’s Army different places and cultures, so I en- Special Forces in Korea. He retired as a joyed my youth.” major after 20 years of service. Burkett said he enjoyed the Azores His brother Phillip was a graduate the most, joking that he was a teenager of the West Point Class of 1967. He was at the time and had fun doing all the assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division “things that teenage boys” do. and then served with the 101st Airborne “I think I always wanted to be in in Vietnam. He later worked with Ross the military,” Ron said. “My uncle Ga- Perot, and was nominated by Perot to reth probably had the greatest infl uence attend the Harvard Business School. He on me. Whenever he was around, I ad- Corps sector of Vietnam, with the 5th traveling between the two battle zones. left the Army as a Captain. mired his bearing, attitude and philoso- Special Forces at an A Camp near Min- Mintahn was right in the middle. His other brother Michael attended phy of life. He had served in both World tahn. After landing at TanSonNhut air- “We never knew what size unit we Texas A & M, spent 20 years in the War II and Korea, and there was some- port, Burkett and his unit were put on a would face when we went out on an Army and was involved in the develop- thing he had that I wanted. I have never bus that had thick wire mesh over the ambush,” Burkett said. “It made for ment of the Bradley Armored Vehicle regretted my decision to this day.” windows. very long nights. We never knew if we program before retiring as a Major. Ron graduated from high school “I asked why the mesh was so thick, were going to run into a solitary Viet His son Ron went through the on an Air Force Base in Bossier, Loui- and the answer was that the wire would Cong, or a whole NVA regiment. The ROTC program at San Marcos, was siana. He went on to Texas A & M, keep the hand grenades out,” Ron said. only good thing is that I didn’t have to with the 82nd Airborne Division, fought then joined the Army in 1962 and went “That’s when the reality of being in a worry about the pungi sticks or booby with that distinguished division in Des- to basic training at Ft. Polk. He then war zone really hit me.” traps because their soldiers often were ert Storm, then learned to fl y Apache went to Ft. Bragg, and went through According to Burkett, the fi rst six walking the trail for the fi rst time.” helicopters at Ft. Rucker, attaining the Special Forces training during the time months of being in Vietnam he served Burkett said that there were plenty rank of Lieutenant Colonel. that President John F. Kennedy gave at an A Camp located on a rubber plan- of fi re fi ghts, but he never thought his So where does Ron Burkett fi t into his permission for the units to wear the tation between two hot Viet Cong battle number was up and that his training this distinguished family history? Green Beret. zones, zones C and D. Viet Cong were “just took over”. Ron spent 31 years in the United After doing a stint in Europe with constantly moving back and forth be- “You can never prepare yourself States Army, served two tours of duty the 10th Special Forces unit, Burkett tween the two zones, and the 5th Spe- for combat until you’ve actually gone with the Green Berets in Vietnam, en- was brought back to Ft. Sill to complete cial Forces found its duty to help the through it, but the Special Forces had tered the Army Reserves, and then was Offi cer Candidate School training in local villagers while at the same inter- trained us well and you just did it,’’ he called back to duty as an Inspector Gen- fi eld artillery. dicting Viet Cong patrols on the trail said. “I wouldn’t wish that on anyone, eral during Desert Storm before retiring “I was aware of Special Ops go- between the two areas. but at the same time, I feel sorry for as a Colonel in 2003. ing on in Southeast Asia, but I was not Part of his job was to work with those who have never gone through it. This is not only Ron’s story, but aware of everything that was going to the indigenous people who lived in I mean, to have never been tested and the story of a family that has served its become Vietnam,” Burkett said. “But the village, teaching them about ani- proven yourself to yourself.” country with honor, courage and dis- after Ft. Sill, I was sent to Amarillo, mal husbandry, medicine, nutrition and About this time, Burkett was pro- tinction. Texas to be the recruiting offi cer. Then other life sciences. Every four or fi ve moted to 1st Lieutenant, and then was Ron was born on June 12, 1943 in in 1966, I went to Vietnam for the fi rst weeks, however, Burkett would go transferred to II Corps. His new A Ft. Worth, Texas, the son of Aileene time.” into the jungle with his platoon to set Camp was located on an airstrip that (Wyley) and Reinhold Burkett. He Burkett was assigned to the III ambushes for the Viet Cong who were Continued on pg. 11

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 9 11/30/09 9:49 AM 10 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Editorial Village should May God’s countenance embrace smile upon you entertainment ’m feeling troubled lately, and I am not quite You will leave behind a trail of tears, sadness sure how to write what I am thinking. and unhappiness in your wake. While you may district I I guess my emotions mirror the words of be ending your own sorrow, you are creating a the old Buffalo Springfi eld song: swath of emotional devastation and sadness in ver the course of the last year, a group of con- the people who love you that will never end. You cerned citizens and earnest businessmen have There’s something happening are creating a whirlwind of heartache, self-doubt been meeting to review and update the Vil- here. and personal self-recrimination that will follow O What it is, ain’t exactly clear. the people who loved you and cared about you lage of Ruidoso’s Comprehensive Plan. During debate in those meetings, it has been dis- all the days of their lives. cussed it is in the best interest of the Village to desig- What I am talking about You will leave them with nagging doubts; nate parts of Midtown on Sudderth Street as an “En- here is suicide. Over the that they could have made a difference. They tertainment District.” course of the past three will wonder if they “had only done this” or “only We agree whole-heartedly with those who are months, a number of our area done that”, then perhaps they could have saved trying to implement and support an Entertainment Terry Fitzwater young people have felt so you. Or perhaps they could have persuaded you District in the heart of Midtown. despondent they felt they had that your life did have meaning. That they loved Ruidoso is a resort town that relies on tourism to take their own lives. Last week, the child of a you and your life made a difference in their lives. as a mainstay of our local economy. We need to not dear friend and business associate of mine took They will wonder how you could not have only look like a resort town, but we have to act like his life. seen all the love in this world for you--yet you one as well. It was a devastating tragedy, and I can’t even chose to ignore it. When people come to Ruidoso, they want to rec- begin to express the sadness, loss and mourning They will wonder what they could have done reate, have fun and be entertained. Currently, they can his family is going through right now. differently to stop you from doing what they do some of that, but municipal ordinances sometimes I am not writing this column to offer my could not understand. hinder the full enjoyment of the recreation and ambi- condolences, although my heart goes out to my This is not just a short term sadness they will ance that Ruidoso has to offer. If we want to be a friends and to all the families who lost a loved be dealing with. It is a heart-penetrating sadness world-class resort with a world-class reputation, we one to suicide. that will never abate. It will change their lives, have to cater to our visitors. We have to act like one. I am not writing this to offer suggestions on and even wreck a few. That means allowing live music and entertain- how to cope with suicide to those who are suffer- Time and tide will wait for no one on this ment until midnight in the heart of the Midtown En- ing from that type of tragic loss, although I have either, as the sadness of your memory never tertainment District. It means catering to those who to deal with this issue in my own personal life. dims from their mind. They will always question come to spend their money here. It means creating an Today, I am writing to that one person out themselves, always have self-doubt, and always image of a fun, clean place to visit, but to be enter- there who is contemplating taking his or her own wonder what might have been. tained in as well. That was part of our past. It should life. I am asking you to think and pause before Suicide is a very selfi sh act, and I urge you be part of our future. you do anything. I implore you to read and re- to get in touch with the better angels of your In addition, in these uncertain economic times, consider before you take your own last precious nature and reconsider the horrifi c thing you are and the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Ru- breath. contemplating. You must know that other people idoso Downs Race Track, we need to do everything In February, I lost my brother to suicide. He in life have had to face much tougher realities, we can to enhance and enliven the tourist experience drank a gallon of anti-freeze because he was sad even though yours seems insurmountable right in Ruidoso. about a divorce. He started drinking one after- now. Don’t give in. Life does go on. And it will We talk like a resort town, but sometimes we noon, and somewhere in his alcohol haze, he get better. don’t follow that up with deeds or actions. The group decided it was easier to end it all rather than face There are people who love you. Call them . looking to update the Comprehensive Plan is trying the future. Go see them. Touch them. to accomplish that through the creation of an Enter- He called me the day before he drank the You have made a difference in their life; tainment District restricted to a small but promising anti-freeze, and I knew he was upset. I prom- don’t destroy yours or theirs in a moment of business area of our community. ised to call him back later, but I forgot. The next weakness. We think it’s a great idea and urge you to support evening, he killed himself. I have never forgiven Remember, through pain and sadness comes it. Call your Village of Ruidoso Council person and myself since. wisdom. You will be better in the future. let them know you support it. For you who are contemplating taking your May God bless you and save you from your- It’s in your best interest to do so. own life, please consider this: self. Letter to the Editor On more than one occasion, I was cookies’ Western region, anymore. We Swenor, what we want is a smooth, Goar is the right man impressed with Lt. Goar’s ‘safety- live less than two-hours away from cit- quiet – no headlines – transition in our for the job fi rst’ attitude, his understanding of the ies with horrendous law enforcement police department without the political Village councilors and the Mayor law in giving orders to subordinates, problems that can easily spill over to gamesmanship. made a severe error in judgment by his compassion for all concerned – es- our Village. Roswell is no jewel. Al- This appointment was not thought appointing retired police Chief Dick pecially the safety of his own offi cers buquerque has become a major drug out and has become a ‘morale busting’ Swenor as the Interim Ruidoso Police – and in the calm manner in which gang center for the worldwide “M-13” statement by the Mayor and Coun- Chief on November 17, 2009. There Goar conducted himself. Lt. Dewayne gang – and some of their wanna’ be cilors involved. RPD appears to be was no need for it. As much as Mr. Goar thinks before he acts. He does members live here. The El Paso-Juarez their ignored, step child and when the Swenor is liked and respected in this not shoot from the hip. When he has metro area saw some 2,000 murders in people involved in this decision are community, the proper appointment to that uniform and badge on, he is not 2008 – the highest murder rate of any gone we will be well rid of that kind make in the interim (and, coincidently, political in the least. If a major pub- metro area in North America. And the of thinking. Mr. Swenor’s own recommendation) lic safety issue comes up after Chief largest city near here, Phoenix, with They have put politics above pub- was Lt. Dewayne Goar, currently our Born has retired – who will command nearly 4 million people is the “Number lic safety and as a citizen of this Vil- Deputy Chief of Police. the police department in his absence? Two” kidnapping capital of the world, lage – I resent it. Lt. Gore is a 19-year veteran of the Swenor will rely upon – Lt. 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RFP_12-01-09.indd 10 11/30/09 9:51 AM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 11 BURKETT from pg. 9 gidity of the structure of that war,” Burkett South Vietnamese President Diem has built said. “But there were some amazing soldiers “The Uncommon Traveler” for his intended private game reserve. that I got to serve with.” by Dallas Draper “This area was a little quieter, but you After Vietnam, Burkett served as an in- should have heard the sounds and sights in structor at Ft. Sill for a couple of years, then hy do people come to Ruidoso and Lincoln County? We this part of South Vietnam,” Ron said as he was in charge of the headquarters post artil- know the usual reasons; horse racing, skiing, golf, gam- smiled at the memory. “There were elephants lery battery. Ron also spent time in Europe Wbling, mountains, climate, and so on. What about the and tigers and you heard all sorts of sounds with the 2nd/33rd artillery, an outfi t that fi red other reasons? What about the magic? during the night. When you were out on pa- 155 millimeter howitzers that supported the As a realtor and former hotel manager I’ve had the pleasure of trol, you were concerned when four of fi ve 1st Infantry Division. meeting some very special people. Many who live here part-time, elephants would walk right by your hole and In 1976, Ron left the Army and joined some full-time, but most visit when they can. They come from all taking their sweet time about it. You had to the Reserves. He was called up again dur- over the world but mainly from Texas, Mexico, and other parts of be quiet, but there was nothing you could do ing Desert Storm, where he served as an In- the Southwest. What about the Uncommon Traveler who just hap- but sit still and hope they would pass you spector General at Ft. Bragg. Ron was now a pened to come here and this place left such a mark that he had to by.” Lieutenant Colonel. come back some fi fty years later? I had the extraordinary pleasure Burkett said his most vivid memory of After Desert Storm, Ron enjoyed his role of meeting such a person. His name was James D. Newton. his fi rst tour of Vietnam was the Captain of as curator of the Medical Museum at Ft. Sam Mr. Newton was staying at the hotel where I was the food and the ARVN special forces unit he served with. Houston, a job he held for eight years. Dur- beverage manager. It was a slow night and I was making my rounds “This soldier was from Cambodia, and ing this time, while being housed on a cruise when I saw an elderly gentleman sitting alone near the lobby. Of he was in his fi fties,” he said. “He had fought ship in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Ron met his course I asked him, “What brings you to Ruidoso?” What hap- with the Viet Minh against the French, which wife Marlys, and the two were eventually pened next will stay with me forever. meant that he had been fi ghting in the jungle married in 1997. Marlys was enjoying a sec- Mr. Newton told me the story of a young man who happened for 30 or 40 years. I thought that was truly ond career as a nurse in the Air Force. to work for Thomas Edison. Yeah that Thomas Edison. During amazing.” In 2003, Burkett decided to retire as a break from his role as personal assistant to Mr. Edison, James In 1967, Burkett was transferred to Ft. a full colonel after watching the younger stumbled upon a very different Ruidoso, circa 1930’s. He recalled Hood, where he was in charge of the Com- soldiers get excited about the prospects of dirt streets, more bars than cars, and several underground gambling mand Artillery Battery in the Second Ar- fi ghting in the Gulf. During his career, Bur- establishments. Imaging that! Our town may have looked a little mored Division. He then went to Ft. Sill for kett was awarded two Bronze Stars, a Purple different but the magic was still strong. So strong that even after all the course on advanced offi cer training in Heart, and the Legion of Merit among other this time and all the places he had the good fortune to visit, he had fi eld artillery. He was promoted to Captain, honors. to see Ruidoso one more time. He could have traveled anywhere, and then was sent back to Vietnam in June “It was a new world for me, so I decided but he chose to come here. of 1969 for his second tour of Vietnam. This it was best left for the younger guys to do I can’t help but feel a sense of pride when I talk to people who time he was stationed in I Corps, and the ac- the planning and fi ghting,” Burkett said. “By have fallen in love with this place we call home. We have our prob- tion was hotter. With 45 days to go on his now Marlys and I were out at White Sands, lems, like any community big or small, but we also have the magic. second tour, Burkett was shot three times, and after spending a wonderful Christmas in Whenever I’m feeling lost in the diffi culties of day-to-day life, I earning the Purple Heart and a ticket out of Ruidoso, we decided to retire here.” can always look to the mountain and feel like I’m home. That’s a Vietnam. Ron and Marlys are avid motorcyclists, big part of the magic of Ruidoso, but the most important part is the “Honestly, when I got hit the fi rst thing and both enjoy the outdoors and history. people who live here and the traveler who visits. that went through my mind is that “my wife “I am very proud of my career and the Mr. Newton wrote a book about his experience with Thomas is really going to be mad at me!” Burkett said service our family has given,” Burkett said. Edison, Henry Ford, Harvey Firestone, Alexis Carrel, and Charles with a sly grin. Burkett was taken to a fi eld in “But we have enjoyed being soldiers, so it’s Lindbergh. It’s called Uncommon Friends. I will never forget those hospital in Chu Lai, then to Japan, and then really not that big a thing or unusual that we few moments when I had the pleasure of sitting with the Uncom- home for recuperation. all served.” mon Traveler. He also had an uncommon middle name; Draper! “I am proud of my service in Vietnam, Said just like a great American who has but it was really frustrating to be in the ri- served his country.

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 11 11/30/09 9:49 AM 12 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Art at the Library this Winter Getting your barbecue fi x uring the three winter months of De- scapes from their travels and places where By Chef Brendan Gochenour cember, January and February at the they have lived. Watercolor helps them ex- t’s cold outside and you are craving some barbecue. Trust DRuidoso Public Library, artists in three press their love of nature and captures the me, no matter how long and hard you worked on turning different mediums will be showing for Art in beauty of a location. They both view the des- your dryer hose into a make- Public Places. Ken and Gail Hennig, water- ert and wilderness areas with affection and are I shift chimney, dragging your color artists; Caroyln Arcure, Storybeads; and also passionate about adobe and older wooden grill inside is still a bad idea. Anacleto Loya, wood carvings. structures. Now, before you reach for your Ken and Gail Hennig primarily paint land- Continued on pg. 20 parka and mittens, how about you try out this indoor recipe to calm the barbecue beast within. This recipe could not be any simpler. The fl avors truly come alive in this rub, and the ribs Chef Brendan Gochenour will be so tender that the meat will fall right off the bones. Your kitchen will smell so heav- enly while these babies are cooking, you will be happy you didn’t let the aroma waste away in the wind. Ingredients 2 pounds pork baby back ribs 2 cups brown sugar 2 tbs whole dried thyme ¼ cup Kosher salt ½ cup chile powder 4 tbs granulated garlic 1 tbs cayenne pepper 1 tbs liquid smoke Directions 1. Bring two gallons of water (or enough to cover the ribs) to a boil. Add liquid smoke and ribs to boiling water. Cook for 20-30 minutes. 2. Mix brown sugar, kosher salt, chili powder, thyme and granulated garlic together. 3. Place ribs on cookie sheet let stand for 5 minutes. 4. Rub the ribs with rib rub on both sides. 5. Preheat oven to 300° F (150° C). 6. Bake ribs at 300° F for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from oven and enjoy. You can serve bbq sauce on the side, if you must.

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ALTO CABIN IN THE TALL PINES 3/2/1 located on sig- SECLUDED MOUNTAIN CHALET Overlooking the Ru- PRECIOUS MT CABIN WITH VIEWS This “fully fur- ONE OF A KIND UPSCALE CABIN Beautifully decorat- nature #12 Fairway. Full golf membership. Large rec room idoso valley. With a peek @ Sierra Blanca this 3 bedroom, nished” remodeled cabin has 3 br, 2 3/4 baths, open ed & furnished. In a park like setting surrounded by huge w/pool table, 1/2 bath. L/R fireplace, vaulted ceilings, din- 3 bath plus den would make an awesome retreat. Large kitchen, great covered decks with big views. Tile floors, pines. Level entrance at back of cabin. A total showplace, ing area, fully furnished. 3 decks, easy access. $319,000. covered deck & the lot backs up to state land! $299,500. designer paint, beautiful rock fireplace, lots of storage, hand textured walls, etc. $285,000. #103487 #105349 #105425 hot tub w/private garden area. $299,000. #105908

GREAT TIME TO INVEST! In this newer 2,000 SF, 3/2 VERY NICE CONDO On the golf course in Alto. New GREAT ALTO VILLAGE HOME Beautiful clean, 3 bed- WHITE MOUNTAIN HOME ON LARGE LOT Remod- w/beautiful sun room overlooking the fenced back yard. carpet, tile, paint & appliances. Full Golf membership room, 2 bath home with golf membership. Great views. eled 4 Br, 3 bath w/game room. Mountain - valley views Double garage, level entry, single level, stucco ext. NICE to this 3 Br, 2 Ba condo. One level, dbl attached garage. Septic system upgraded. Loft could be used as an office. on almost an acre - paved central access - pool table - well BUY at $280,000. #103470 $270,000. #102911 $265,000. #105231 priced. $257,750. #106057 CALL 257-9057 List today & see your home here next week with New Mexico’s #1 CENTURY 21 Office! NICE LEVEL LOCATION - GREAT VIEWS Excellent BEAUTIFULLY & FULLY FURNISHED 2000+ Sq ft condition, 3 bedroom plus office/study. Large lot, easy - stucco - bring your toothbrush - all furniture & decor access. Nice open floor plan, built in fireplace. Includes all stays! Priced well below current appraisal - great access appliances. $254,000. #105399 to schools, just outside Ruidoso city limits. $235,000. OPEN SUNDAY #105971

HOME WITH HEART Comfortable older home w/lots BEAUTIFUL SIERRA BLANCA & LAKE VIEWS En- CABIN IN THE PINES A very charming mountain home. SUPER 1 LEVEL IN ALTO Nice setting in the trees w/ of space for friends and family. Features include hot tub joy cherry & spruce trees too from big decks of this Located in the tall pines of Enchanted Forest. Separate level, e-z access. Almost everything redone in last yr: and possible rental downstairs w/separate entry. Lots of recently updated furnished 3/2.5 condo. New paint & master bedroom upstairs, large open living room, kitchen new carpet, paint, furnace, fridge, wtr htr, internet, cable, wood. Large dining room and family room. $227,500. carpet. Decks refinished. The perfect vacation getaway. & dining area. Large deck. A very comfortable living envi- swamp cooler. $209,500. #104346 #105075 $225,000. #105472 ronment. $224,000. #104845

WELL CONSTRUCTED NEWER HOME 30 Acres, just 15 ACRES WITH HOUSE & GARAGE! Large 2/2 w/of- CLASSY CABIN ON CORNER LOT Close to every- MOUNTAIN CONDO GET-A-WAY Comfortable one minutes from nat’l forest. Antelope, elk & deer at your fice built 1985 has a triple garage, beautiful land & Capi- thing! Flooring-tile & carpet-nearly new. Large rooms, bed & bath condo located in Carrizo Canyon. Low main- back door. Unlimited horseback riding on 130 miles of tan Gap views. Property is divided into 3 parcels already. carport, big deck, old timey charm & very comfortable. tenance and close to Mid-Town and The Inn. Fully fur- trails. Stunning views. Windmill Ranches. 1750 sq ft, 2 Has a well, septic, perm foundation & no restrictions. Two bedroom & 2 baths. Beautiful fireplace.. $165,300. nished and ready for your inspections. $62,000. #106077 story includes sun room & decks. $199,000. #16990 $199,000. #104481 #104431

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Don & nancy LincoLn Multi-Million Dollar Producers Top Five % Nationwide “With a combined 54 years in the business, we can help you with all Ruidoso Title Co. and your Real Estate needs with Lincoln County Abstract & Title Co. Kindness, Expertise, Understanding & Experience.” for all your escrow and title services Whether Buying or Selling... Call Give Us A Call! Lincoln County Abstract & Title or Ruidoso Title Co. Don Res/Cell: (575) 258-4848 Nancy Cell: (575) 937-0511 See all our listings at: 1007 Mechem Dr. 1810 Sudderth Dr. www.donandnancylincoln.com Ruidoso, NM Ruidoso, NM 307 Mechem Dr Office: (575) 257-5111 575.258.5959 575.257.5959 P.O. Box 1441 (800) 626-9213 #115 SDC, REALTORS® Ruidoso, NM 88345 [email protected]

Cindy Parkinson ASSOCIATE BROKER Multi-Million $$ Producer Ofc: (575) 257-9057 Res: (575) 378-4312 • Cell: (575) 808-1205 Toll Free: (800) 658-2663 Each CENTURY 21 Office is email: [email protected] independently owned and operated. BEAUTIFUL NEW SUBDIVISION IN NOGAL ENCHANTING ADOBE HOME IN LINCOLN, 2 bd, 1 ba main home w/ very nice Eagle Crest Estates. attached separate 1 bd, Beautiful land w/ 1 ba apt. Beautiful, pri- meadows & views. vate setting on almost Horses allowed. 11 ac. Usable 7.5 ac. of BLM access, shared irrigation Bonito water well & underground rights. Horse facility utilities installed. including lg barn, old Septic approved. adobe dwelling w/ sm 13 tracts. $69,900 - art studio, fruit trees. $199,900. Commercial frontage. #105312 $550,000. PRIME REAL ESTATE IN TOWN BEAUTIFUL LAND IN ARABELA 4 small cabins, 228 acres with been updated & Capitan mountain painted. Great rent- views. Nice als getting $425 per meadows & rock month, SB views, all formations. Power city utilities, close to property. Great to $20,000. Under homesites and appraisal. Great horse property. investment. Agent Very usable & easy related to seller. to get to too. #105506. $139,900. #105911. $196,000.

Cell: 575-808-0259 Office: 575-257-5111 I have some GREAT buys Charlotta Stewart on lots and land all over Toll Free: 800-626-9213 ® Charlott(e)... with an “a”... CHARLOTTA Rhonda Associate Broker • Multi-Million Albers Dollar Producer SDC, REALTORS Lincoln County. 307 Mechem Dr (575) 937-2609 Email: [email protected] Follow your Dreams with Expertise and Experience Ruidoso, NM 727 Mechem Drive [email protected] Call for details! Search the MLS at Ruidoso, NM 88345 Office: (575) 257-9057 • Toll Free: (800) 658-2773 www.ruidosohometours.com Just Say... Help Me, Rhonda!! CLASSIC STYLE, GREAT YEAR-ROUND ACCESS This newer home has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Other amenities include stucco THIS WEEK’S FEATURED HOMES exterior, xeriscape yard, fenced back yard, large storage building, & double garage. The level entry into the home opens into a nice tiled foyer, the living room and great kitchen. The master suite has such a modern style & separate tub from shower. A beautiful sunroom brings the outdoors in and acts also as passive solar heat. The neutral colors and con- sistency of the fixtures, tile, and style bring an elegance COME HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!! Enjoy a cozy and style to this home that fire in the spacious great room with pine floors, french WALK TO DOWNTOWN from this extensively remod- is usually found in much doors and a view of tall pines with privacy from the back eled mountain cabin. Rock fireplace, soaring ceilings more expensive homes. deck. This home has 3 Bdrms, 2 baths, a single car plus loft area and sleeping for three bedrooms en- The tall ceilings and extra garage, portico and lots of parking. A great home for hance this charming property. Fenced for privacy from appointments make this a full or part time living. Updated in 2005/06 and ready to the back deck too! This is a must see! MLS #105761 wonderful buy in Ruidoso. enjoy. MLS #105133 $237,775. $199,700. #103470 $280,000

CUSTOM BUILT SOUTHWEST STYLE HOME at A FAMILY DELIGHT! Enjoy the splendor & com- YOU NEED TO SEE THIS IMMACULATE CABIN. Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club. Social member- fort of this wonderful 3 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath home 2 bedroom, 2-1/2 bath A-frame with great southern ship. All one level, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with tile located in a prestigious neighborhood. Ideal for exposure, hot tub and gazebo, very well main- flooring. Beautiful forest views. Priced at only $139 entertaining family & friends. Great covered deck. tained with nice loft area. Approx. 2490 sq. ft. per sq. ft. $333,199. #105563. Plenty of parking. $312,750. #105536. $249,000. #106180.

SELLERS ANXIOUS FOR ONE LEVEL. Will rent VERY NICE!!! Cute and cozy 3 bedroom, 2 bath CALAMITY JANE’S SANDWICH & COFFEE shop in to own. Present offers. Take a look, darling condo, manufactured home. Almost new, fireplace never Capitan. Business & equipment only. 3 yrs. old & good hot tub, lots of very classy furniture included. been used and in great condition. Priced to sell. business being established. Convenient location on $169,500. #103430. Easy access, open views from back deck. Hwy 380 & close to School for lunch crowd. Daily $149,888. #105665. lunch specials. Espresso coffee, outdoor dining. Seating for 52 inside & 16 outside. Family atmos- phere. Plenty of parking. Video rental business under same roof included in sale. $79,900. #105484.

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Enchanted Mountain REAL ESTATE 708 B Mechem Drive • Ruidoso, NM 88345 Gayla Renteria www.enchanted-mountain.com Janice Mansfi eld Qualifying Broker/Owner Associate Broker 575.808.0536 1.888.454.REAL • 575.275.2333 575.937.0196 [email protected] “Service that makes the difference” jmansfi [email protected] REAL ESTATE 575-257-4228 • 1-800-489-9289 HOME PRICE ON REDUCED www.billpippinrealestate.com ACREAGE email: [email protected]

CABIN ON LARGE LOT with covered deck and has just been remodeled. Access cabin from Maple or Umbrella. Great for rental or year around living. Enjoy the fireplace and the open floor plan. NEVER LIVED IN LOG SIDED HOME on almost 6 $160,000. #106176 acres with outstanding Sierra Blanca view. Spacious CHEAPEST 3 BEDROOM HOME IN LINCOLN COUN- sun fi lled family area with rock fi replace, wood fl oors, TY. Updated with new windows, ceiling fans, and heat- tall ceilings, and a large kitchen. You bett er call now ing unit. Move in ready and priced to sell at $59,900. because it’s priced at only $329,000. MLS#105044 MLS#105723 GOOD YEAR-ROUND LOCATION for this mountain getaway. Great COUNTRY NEW sunroom and a nice back deck to LIVING LISTING overlook the back yard and just watch the wildlife. $140,000. #106114

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL!! Beautifully constructed with perfect SPRING FED CREEK ON 16 LUSH ACRES with a $7000 PRICE REDUCTION. MUST SEE!! Rarely used new views of the Capitans. Fully fenced house, a barn and an apartment, near Capitan. A great manufactured home with new covered decks at front and place for two- legged and four- legged critt ers at a real- back doors. Great fl oor plan. Open concept, upgraded for your horses, a barn and lots of isti c $459,000. MLS# 105615 constructi on with taped and textured walls. MLS # 105918 storage. If you like country, this is a must to see. $410,000. #106106

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CLEAN WITH LOTS OF ROOM. This home is 2 levels with 2 rooms down below that can be finished as a game room, workshop, or extra living area with separate entrance. Views galore come take a look at this one today. $175,000 #106105 SIERRA BLANCA VIEW FROM BACK DECK of the R-E-P-O SPELLS “BARGAIN”! Well-located 2 bed- 2168 sq.ft . home. Over an acre of land for privacy and rooms 1 1/2 bath condo with 2 decks facing Sierra / or horses. Covered parking for 4 vehicles. $199,900. Blanca. The price seems too good to be true, but if you MLS #105724 check it out you’ll want to own it. $114,500. CONDO WITH GREAT UPDATES. We need more listings. Call for a FREE Market Analysis! Beautiful cabinets with tile, rustic window rods and walls in the living area, furnishings may be purchased separately. This property is on Realty- Bid.com. Check it out and make your bid today. $119,000 #106068 This Week’s Doris Schoffthaler ROOMY 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH Featured doublewide with easy access. Fully 575-937-5118 furnished, with a partially fenced [email protected] yard. Affordable home for full time Homes or seasonal living. Seller will owner finance. Call for details. $124,900. 212 MUSKETBALL 309 McBRIDE #106066

FANTASTIC LOT WITH AWESOME VIEWS! Peace & quiet with mature junipers for privacy. Enter on the utility easement off Shoshone. All utilities are there and views of Sierra Blanca and valley. Roads have been resurfaced and Cool Pines surround this one level 3 BR/2BA (ex- looks very nice. $23,000. #105970 tra vanity & sink in BR 2 & 3) on 1/2 acre lot, nice Over 1/2 acre fenced lot w/fabulous Sierra Blanca views & accessible area off Alpine Village Rd. Din- view! This 3 BR, 2 1/2 BA home has large decks, a ing area/open kitchen, Living room w/double-sided family room with lots of windows to enjoy views and FP, leads to newer back covered deck-fenced area a den with rock fireplace. Level entrance separate off large utility room w/freezer, washer & dryer (all master suite & large open kitchen, utility room and LEVEL ACREAGE WITH GREAT remain) & double carport. double car garage. Fully furnished. VIEWS!! Needs septic but all other $249,900 • MLS# 104916 $365,000 • MLS# 105943 utilities are there. Beautiful area and easy to town or ski area. 208 E. RAINBOW 117 AGUA FRIA Total of 1.72 acres. $145,000. #105694

GREAT WEEKEND CABIN…or anytime cabin. This is a duplex in the Upper Canyon. Totally remod- eled and furnished. Each side is a 2 Santa Fe style custom-built 3 BR / 2 1/2 BA on 1.9 bedroom, 1 bath already in the rental Cree Meadows Golf Course - 3 BR / 3 BA home, acres with great views of mountains. Front courtyard pool. Rent one and live in the other fenced backyard, hot tub room, large kitchen, dining gated and back covered deck has Kiva fireplace, one. $192,000. #105842 area, open living room w/ rock fireplace. New 65 separate office, open kitchen, w/ custom cabinets gal. hot water heater. Fully furnished (see adden- and granite countertops, dining area & living room T dum). Home warranty included. Social membership w/ Kiva fireplace. Lots of windows w/ beautiful w/ pool to Cree Meadows CC. views. Drip irrigation system. H $259,000 • MLS# 105991 $384,900 • MLS# 105463 CASA DEL COCINERO, the best E bed-n-breakfast in the area. This is a beautiful piece of prime commercial property located on Hwy 48 just past Airport road. Call listing office for G further details. $1,100,000. #105440 U Toll Free: Office: 866-505-3888 575-258-3888 Y 1204 Mechem, Suite 18 • Ruidoso, NM 88345 WITH THE BUY 1608 SUDDERTH DRIVE • RUIDOSO, NM 88345

RFP_12-01-09.indd 15 11/30/09 8:59 AM 16 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Patricia “Pat” Brown Rheingans takes o ce 575-808-1370 Offi ce: 575-258-3888 www.ruidosomtnrealestate.com 1204 Mechem, Suite 18 [email protected] Ruidoso, NM 88345 108 Sugar Bush

SOMETHING SPECIAL describes this unique log cabin. First time on the market in 18 years. Nestled in tall pines and fruit trees on ap- proximately 1 acre, it’s a jewel in the rough. You must see inside! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths + offi ce with Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press closet, 1552 sq.ft, Fireplace/ Tom Rheingans, of Century 21 Aspen Real Estate, addresses the Board of stove and beautiful decks! MLS Realtors at their Nov. 19 meeting at Cree Meadows Golf & Country Club. #105906 $234,000 Rheingans was installed as the 2010 president of the Ruidoso Board of Realtors.

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By Terry Fitzwater Editor

f you can’t fi nd anything to do in Ruidoso or Lin- coln County this weekend, you are not looking Ivery hard. There is a plethora of fun-fi lled events taking place this weekend, with the highlight being the Fes- tival of Lights parade this Saturday evening in Mid- town. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the festive event will kick off at the corner of Sudderth and Mechem, making its way east toward the Chamber of Commerce building. The Parade of Lights is just one event in a month- long series of fun-fi lled things to do as part of the annual Festival of Lights. If you are a lover of jazz (and even if you are not) then check out the Ron Kohl Trio at the Spencer Theater on Saturday night. The Ron Kohl Trio will titillate you with their hot riffs and jams, and there still are good seats available for this concert. For something a little different, check out the Johnny Cash look-a-like sound-a-like contest at the No Scum Allowed Saloon in White Oaks (off Hwy 54). Crooners from all over try their best to be the Man in Black, with Whiskey Bill telling all comers actors provide an authentic setting for this event, and on most of the ski runs. For kids, check out Winter that he really is the Man in Black and is going to win reservations are suggested. Park for fun things to do if tubing and tobogganing this annual event. Lighting events around the county are tap as well, is your game. If you want to enjoy the Christmas season, the so check out School House Park and the Inn of the For even more suggestions of fun activities in the Walk Through Bethlehem at the Angus Church just Mountain Gods for great Christmas lights. area, check out RuidosoToday.com, RuidosoNow. north of Alto is a replica of old Bethlehem around Ski Apache will be in full blast activity after this com or call the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Com- the time of the birth of Christ. Costumed artisans and week’s winter storm, with literally mountains of snow merce at 257-7395.

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Tuesday, Dec. 1 winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net Annie’s Supper Club on Sudderth Drive in Uptown stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. For Ruidoso. Dine at 7 p.m. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. For Karaoke with DJ Pete at The Quarters in Mid- further information, contact LCCT at P. O. Box 2005, information call 575-257-7982. town Ruidoso starting at 8:30 p.m. Ruidoso, NM 88355. LCCT is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) Walk Through Bethlehem at the Angus Church Wednesday, Dec. 2 organization. of the Nazarene on Highway 48 north of Ruidoso. A Ronnie Kole Christmas at the Spencer Theater Interactive walk through a recreated village of Beth- Top 40 with DJ Sam at The Quarters in Midtown for the Performing Arts at 8 p.m. Jazz pianist Ronnie lehem at the time of Christ’s Birth. Cast of over 60 Ruidoso for 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Kole is a consummate performer popular in the US live actors plus real animals. You are encouraged to and overseas. The New Orleans-based musician, who talk with the actors about the times they portray. Be- Thursday, Dec. 3 returns to the Spencer with his trio, performs in Europe ginning at 6 p.m. 45 minutes presentations. Reserva- Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting at School- and Asia, where his elegant style and persona lend tions recommend. *FOL event. More Info: 575-336- house Park on Sudderth Drive at 6 p.m. Tree light- themselves to refi ned venues and symphony orches- 8032. On the web at www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL. ing program: 6:15 p.m. Welcome Santa 7 other VIPs. tras, and performances for presidents and the Pope. A Christmas Story presented by Lincoln County 6:17 p.m. Lighting of trees. 6:30 p.m. Visits with Exuberant and charming, Kole is a piano man’s piano Community Theatre at the Ruidoso Schools Perform- Santa (pictures available for $2.00), Ruidoso School man, admired by ing Arts Center. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of Choral, Hot chocolate and cookies, Sleigh Rides with many top stars in growing up in the Midwest follows 9-year-old Ral- D Lazy 2. 6:50 p.m. ENMU Dance Class performs “A the business, from phie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder Christmas Cha Cha” and two other Christmas dances. Harry Connick Jr. BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads 7:05 p.m. Door prizes (you must be present to win, get to Allen Toussaint. his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa your tickets from the Santa’s Helpers), 7:15 p.m. Ru- Every conceivable Claus himself, at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The idoso School Choral. 7:45 p.m. Conclusion – Silent award New Or- consistent response was: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” Night – Door prizes. Sponsored by Ruidoso Parks & leans has to offer All the elements from the beloved motion picture are Recreation Department. Door prizes provided by lo- has been given to here including the family’s temperamental exploding cal merchants. Kole, including a furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ ex- Top 40 with DJ Sam at The Quarters in Midtown Lifetime Achieve- periment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Ruidoso for 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ment Award and Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father Pool Tournament with cash prizes at The Quar- induction into the winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net ters in Midtown Ruidoso. Louisiana Music stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. For Music and Video with DJ Mike at Lucy’s Mexi- Hall of Fame. Kole’s Christmas concert will feature further information, contact LCCT at P. O. Box 2005, cali Restaurant in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:30 p.m. New Orleans jazz-styled arrangements of Christmas Ruidoso, NM 88355. LCCT is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) to 1:30 a.m. classics like Greensleeves and O Holy Night - med- organization. leys that include the music of Nat King Cole and Bing Top 40 with DJ Sam at The Quarters in Midtown Friday, Dec. 4 Crosby, as well as traditional jazz favorites made fa- Ruidoso for 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at mous by the likes of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Lingerie contest at The Quarters in Midtown the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from George Gershwin. For more on what’s going on with Ruidoso starting at 8:30 p.m. 5 to 11 p.m. Ronnie, go to www.ronniekole.com. Tickets are $49 Music and Video with DJ Mike at Lucy’s Mexi- Mike Sujka performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at and $46. cali Restaurant in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:30 p.m. the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from Top 40 with DJ Sam at The Quarters in Midtown to 1:30 a.m. 5 to 10 p.m. Ruidoso for 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The Riversong Ramblers perform at Mountain Wet T-Shirt contest at The Quarters in Midtown Sunday, Dec. 6 Annie’s Supper Club on Sudderth Drive in Uptown Ruidoso starting at 8:30 p.m. Walk Through Bethlehem at the Angus Church Ruidoso. Dine at 7 p.m. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. For Music and Video with DJ Mike at Lucy’s Mexi- of the Nazarene on Highway 48 north of Ruidoso. information call 575-257-7982. cali Restaurant in Midtown Ruidoso from 9:30 p.m. Interactive walk through a recreated village of Beth- Blake Martin performs at Landlocked Restaurant to 1:30 a.m. lehem at the time of Christ’s Birth. Cast of over 60 & Bar on Mechem Drive from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. live actors plus real animals. You are encouraged to Terry Bullard performs at Cree Meadows Golf & Saturday, Dec. 5 talk with the actors about the times they portray. Be- Country Club from 7 p.m. to close. “Ruidoso & Ruidoso Downs in Pictures” Book ginning at 6 p.m. 45 minutes presentation. Reserva- Walk Through Bethlehem at the Angus Church Signing by Herb Brunell & Lynn Kidder at Ruidoso tions recommend. *FOL event. More Info: 575-336- of the Nazarene on Highway 48 north of Ruidoso. In- Offi ce Supply & Hallmark from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 8032. On the web at www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL. teractive walk through “Red, Green or Murder” Book Signing by Ste- A Christmas Story presented by Lincoln County a recreated village of ven F. Havill at Books, Etc. in Midtown Ruidoso Community Theatre at the Ruidoso Schools Perform- Bethlehem at the time from 1 to 3 p.m. ing Arts Center. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of of Christ’s Birth. Cast Andy Freka Book Signing and musical perfor- growing up in the Midwest follows 9-year-old Ral- of over 60 live ac- mance at Atticus Books & Tea House on Mechem phie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder tors plus real animals. Drive. Freka is a Russian Author who will be signing BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads You are encouraged his book Winter Road, Journey of a Russion Mission. his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa to talk with the ac- He will be accompanied by a Russian and a Kenyan Claus himself, at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The tors about the times friend. From 2 to 5 p.m. consistent response was: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” they portray. Begin- Special After Hours with author Steven F. Havill All the elements from the beloved motion picture are ning at 6 p.m. 45 minutes presentation. Reserva- at the Ruidoso Public Library 107 Kansas City Road, here including the family’s temperamental exploding tions recommend. *FOL event. More Info: 575-336- next to Ruidoso Village Hall, at 3:30 p.m. Welcome furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ ex- 8032 Web: www.RuidosoNow.com/FOL. back one of New Mexico’s favorite authors, former periment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the A Christmas Story presented by Lincoln County neighbor and former Ruidoso school teacher Steven Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father Community Theatre at the Ruidoso Schools Perform- Havill, author of “Red, Green or Murder” and “Race winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net ing Arts Center. Humorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of For the Dying.” stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. For growing up in the Midwest follows 9-year-old Ral- Festival of Lights parade through midtown Ru- further information, contact LCCT at P. O. Box 2005, phie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder idoso begins at 5:30 p.m. Ruidoso, NM 88355. LCCT is a non-profi t 501(c)(3) BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant organization. his case before his mother, his teacher and even Santa & Bar on Mechem Drive from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mark Paxton performs for Blues & BBQ at The Claus himself, at Goldblatt’s Department Store. The Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at Quarters in Midtown Ruidoso from 3 to 7 p.m. $1 consistent response was: “You’ll shoot your eye out.” the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from ribs. All the elements from the beloved motion picture are 5 to 11 p.m. Top 40 with DJ Sam at The Quarters in Midtown here including the family’s temperamental exploding Mike Sujka performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at Ruidoso for 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. furnace; Scut Farkas, the school bully; the boys’ ex- the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from Monday, Dec. 7 periment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the 5 to 10 p.m.. Karaoke with DJ Pete at The Quarters in Mid- Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father The Riversong Ramblers perform at Mountain town Ruidoso starting at 8:30 p.m.

RFP_12-01-09.indd 18 11/30/09 12:52 PM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 19 Financial News Winter season starts well for merchants By Harold Oakes day. Saturday was an average Reporter day, and by average I mean he winter season be- average for a summer day. We gan with large crowds, were packed all day Friday.” Tsnow and a promise of Virtually all the parking better things to come. spaces in Midtown Ruidoso “This snow will probably were full Saturday afternoon. bring a lot of skiers up from “The weekend started off Lubbock and El Paso for the great,” Mountain Art Gallery weekend,” Ruidoso Ski Shop owner Teri Sodd said. “I think owner Wally Murillo said Sun- it started off better than it did day, Nov. 29, as he watched the last year.” snow fall outside his Mechem Sodd did say that Saturday Drive business. “When they was not as good for business hear that we have fresh snow as Friday. they come up.” “We had an itinerant mer- Ski Apache started the chant problem on Saturday,” season with two lifts and two Sodd said. “You can always runs open. Winter Park Tub- tell when they are in town be- ing area made enough snow to cause it changes the frame of open also. mind. It is more of a carnival “It was a really good week- atmosphere and the visitors end,” the three people working are not as interested in shop- the ticket booth at Winter Park ping. They start thinking about said Sunday afternoon. About eating hot dogs and cotton Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press 30 people were tubing as the candy, instead of shopping.” Tubers slide down the hill at Winter Park Tubing Sunday, Nov. 29, as snow falls, blanket- snow fell. The vast majority Sodd said there were itin- ing the area in white and giving hope to merchants for increased visitors. Winter Park were Mexican nationals. erant merchants set up in park- reported having a good crowd for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. “We had people from ing lots in Midtown Saturday. all over Texas and Mexico,” “The village has got to optimism about next weekend. think I only have one cabin Springs and Best Western Ru- Dreamcatcher Café & Coffee- get a grip on the itinerant ven- “I am almost full for next left.” idoso Inn spokesperson C.J. house owner Lynn Crawford dors,” Sodd said. weekend,” Casey’s Cabin “We were fairly busy this Bowker said. “We would like said. “Friday was a really good Two lodgers expressed owner Dean Schuler said. “I weekend,” Best Western Pine it to be busier next weekend.” Crafts shopping at the Inn

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 19 11/30/09 12:36 PM 20 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Education Cub scouts learn gun safety Heading out for the holiday Forty three Cub Scouts learned the importance of gun safety and got to try their hand at BB gun target shoot- ing during the fi rst Rio Hondo District Mountain Scouting Shooting Sports Day on Sat- urday, Nov. 14, at the Sonterra Fire Station in Alto. Cub Scouts from Capi- tan’s Pack 57 and Ruidoso’s Pack 59 welcomed Cubs from Pack 323 in Hagerman. Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press Cubmaster Rick Hall of Students board Bus 15 at Ruidoso Middle School Tues- Pack 57 hosted the event and day, Nov. 24, for the long Thanksgiving holiday break. Rio Hondo District Training Chairman Mike Hunter taught gun safety. Boy Scouts from Troop Lions honor student & teacher 52 in Alto were on hand to as- Courtesy photo sist and Troop 52 Scoutmaster Rio Hondo District Training Chairman Mike Hunter teach- Corky Condon acted as BB es gun safety at the Mountain Scouting Shooting Sports gun Range Master. He was Day. assisted on the BB gun range by Cubmaster Cisco Knox and of the Lincoln County half of Cub Scouts meet in their Assistant Cubmaster Kevin the Rio Hondo District of the dens once each week, and a Flusche, both of Ruidoso Pack Conquistador Council, BSA, pack meeting is held for all 59. according to Jack Shuster, As- Cub Scouts and their families There were lots of Den sistant District Commissioner once a month. Leaders and parents on hand for Lincoln County. For information about Photo courtesy Mark O. Jones to help with every facet of Cub Scouting is a family- Cubbing in the mountain com- The Ruidoso Noon Lions Club recognized their student the event and Cubmaster Rick oriented program designed munities of Lincoln County, and teacher of the month for November at their meet- Hall of Pack 57 provided the specifi cally by the Boy Scouts as well as Boy Scouts and ing at Cree Meadows Golf & Country Club Nov. 10. Lind- hot dogs for lunch. of America to address the Venturers, contact Assistant sey Powers(l), of Ruidoso High School was selected as the The event was sponsored needs of younger boys in fi rst District Commissioner Jack Student of the Month. Carla Burn, also from Ruidoso High by the highland communities through fi fth grades. Shuster at 257-0871. School, was selected as the Teacher of the Month.

LIBRARY from pg. 12 English Literature and Comparative Watercolor painting employs tech- Religion to interpret universal sym- niques different from other media. The bols, Carolyn has been telling and sell- technique that the Hennigs enjoy using ing Storybeads for nearly twenty years. the most is called wet-in-wet, in which Storybeads will be on display in the large portions of the paper are wet. The front display case at the Library. DONATE brush is loaded with pigment directly Carving wood is a requirement for from the palette and dropped onto the Anacleto Loya. He honestly cannot to the Warm & Fuzzies at the wet paper, allowing the color to fl ow, go long without picking up a chain- blooming into interesting and unex- saw and creating something. As one of Humane Society of Lincoln County pected patterns. The fl owing pigment the fi rst bear carvers here in Lincoln can be directed somewhat by tilting the County, fans of Loya’s bears remember ... it’ll make you feel Warm & Fuzzy! paper. Dropping in multiple colors of- his “Sumo” bears and lazy bears. His ten results in forming new shades at the bears are easily recognizable by their HUMANE SOCIETY WISH LIST: color boundaries. Wet-in-wet watercol- faces. In fact, around Ruidoso there are Bleach or painting is diffi cult to control, but it several painted oversized Loya bears Laundry Detergent – any kind often yields unexpected and satisfying with very large tummies. Loya’s bear results. was chosen to be one of the maquettes Pinesol The Hennigs live north of Ruidoso. for the Ruidoso Regional Council of 40 gal. Trash Bags Their previous homes include the Big the Arts’ Great Bear Hunt in 2001. His Island of Hawaii and Calgary, Alberta, bear was the canvas that other artists Paper Towels Canada. They love the Ruidoso area embellished. Dishwashing Soap because of its natural beauty, yet mild Besides bears, Loya creates eagles, Collars – any size winters. giraffes, buffaloes, raccoons, hors- To defi ne Storybeads: A Story es and as well as other animals that Dog & Cat Toys gives meaning by arranging what could emerge from the wood. His favorite Cat Litter – non-clumping otherwise seem to be a series of discon- wood is the local alligator bark juniper, Dog Treats • Large Dog Bones nected events. Beads also give mean- but he has used local Ponderosa Pine, ing by encapsulating beauty, magic, oak and red-heart cedar. and information from diverse cultures, Loya also makes bowls from the Items can be dropped off at the shelter: and are used worldwide for prayer and burls of juniper. His bowls differ from 430 Gavilan Canyon • 257-9841 protection. those made by wood turners because Carolyn Arcure collects both sto- he uses only a chainsaw to sculpt out or at the Humane Society Thrift Shop: ries dating from ancient myth to mod- the wood, then fi nishes with sandpaper. 147 Hwy 70, at the “Y” • 378-1040 ern day and handmade beads from To support his art habit, Loya cleans around the planet. With stories and yards for wildfi re protection. Donations can be sent to: beads she assembles Storybeads, what See all three types of artwork on P.O. Box 2832, Ruidoso, NM 88355 she calls “intertwined reminders telling display at the Library this December, of our place in an interconnected uni- January and February. verse.” Ruidoso Public Library is located The Warm & Fuzzies thank you!! Her creations take many forms as at 107 Kansas City Road, Ruidoso. unique jewelry, bookmarks, shrines Library hours are: Monday through Stop by & visit them for your and other blessings, all accompanied Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 9 personal kisses and hugs! by tags and booklets describing them. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to Bringing together her degrees in 2 p.m.

RFP_12-01-09.indd 20 11/30/09 9:59 AM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 21 Spencer Theater’s Winter Season Schedule Spencer Theater guitars in a program of traditional CATS like Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, for the Performing Arts favorites and new and classic western/ Sat Mar 6 at 8(79 & $76) & Sun Mar Stardust, In the Mood, And the Angels 108 Spencer Rd., Airport Highway 220 cowboy Christmas songs, instrumentals 7 at 1 p.m. ($76 & $73) Andrew Lloyd Sing. Alto, NM 88312 and homespun comedy. Webber’s masterpiece, winner of 7 THE LEGENDARY DRIFTERS Box Offi ce (9-5 M-F) (575) 336-4800 MOSCOW FESTIVAL BALLET’S Tony Awards, three Grammys, six Sat Apr 24 at 8 ($59 & $56) The 1950’s or toll free (888) 818-7872 CINDERELLA Oliviers, a Golden Globe, Oscar & an doo-wop/rhythm & blues vocal group Ticket sales and information are avail- Sat Jan 30 at 8 ($59 & $56) More than International Emmy is “the musical of of lore: There Goes My Baby, Under able at www.spencertheater.com. 50 dancers from throughout the Russias the century,” The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, On RONNIE KOLE TRIO CHRISTMAS star in Prokofi ev’s fabulous classic about CABARET Broadway, This Magic moment, Please Fri Dec 4 at 8 ($49 & $46) Famed New unjust oppression and triumphant re- Sat Mar 13 at 8 ($69 & $66) the Tony Stay, (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Orleans jazz pianist Ronnie Kole ap- ward. Sponsored by Don & Jean Brewer. winning musical story of a night club Bay among other classics. pears with his Trio for a night of Kole LEE GREENWOOD singer’s romance with an American Winter Season 2009-10 is sponsored in styled Christmas classics and tradition- Sat Feb 13 at 8 ($79 & $76) This writer set against the background of part by The Hugh Bancroft Jr. Foundation, al jazz standards. award-winning God Bless The USA a crumbling Germany on the eve of The Lodge at Sierra Blanca, the Inn of the Mountain Gods, Sierra Blanca Motors, ENMU Community Choir singer/songwriter also won distinction Nazism is packed with decadence, ro- mance and intrigue – and great songs: Ruidoso Ford-Lincoln-Mercury, R.D. & Sun Dec 6 at 4 p.m. ($5 or donation) for country hits like I.O.U. 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Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press The Ruidoso Board of Realtors installed their 2010 offi cers at Cree Meadows Golf & County Club Nov. 18. Pictured (l-r): outgoing president Harvey Foster, Directors Paul Park, Susan Fredrickson, and Donda Richardson, Broker/Owner director James Paxton, president Tom Rheingans, installing offi cer 2010 REALTORS Association of New Mexico president Connie Hettinga, president elect Frank Higgins, secretary/treasurer Christine Citarella. Not pictured: Broker/Owner advisors Gayla Renteria, Cindy Davis, and Eddy Gibson.

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Photo by Harold Oakes/Ridoso Free Press Visitors walk up the stairs Saturday, Nov. 28, past the Christmas tree that stands in the bottom oor of the Inn of the Mountain Gods and touches the roof, „ ve stories above. Advertised as New Mexico’s largest indoor Christmas Tree, the Inn of the Mountain Gods turned on the lights in a ceremony that evening. The Inn also has a display of Gingerbread houses in the lobby.

RFP_12-01-09.indd 22 11/30/09 1:52 PM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 23 Sports Lady Warriors blow out Goddard By Terry Fitzwater The Lady Warriors boards inside. But the “What a nice present to Editor took charge right from the Lady Warriors still man- have Lyndsey here as a fresh- he Ruidoso Lady War- very beginning. aged to win the quarter, man,” Montoya said. “For the riors varsity basketball They jumped out to a as they outscored God- past five years, my daughter Tteam served notice on quick eight-to-four lead in dard 17-16 to take a 35- was our point guard, and I was the rest of the area they will the first five minutes, when 21 halftime lead. wondering who would fill her be a team to be reckoned with sensational Freshman point “Give credit to Ru- shoes. Lyndsey made some this season as they crushed Ro- guard Lyndsey Saenz took idoso—they played ex- mistakes, but she really con- swell’s 4A Goddard High 62- over. tremely well for a first trolled the tempo at times dur- 38 last Tuesday evening. Running the floor like game,” said Goddard ing the game. I am excited to Tenacious defense, light- a seasoned-veteran, Saenz High School Coach see what her future holds.” ning quickness and precision sank four straight free Torres. “For us, we’ve At the end of the third passing were the overall hall- throws at the 2:19 mark, got a lot of room for quarter, Ruidoso lead 50-to-27, marks of the Lady Warriors’ then made a steal from improvement as we and then weathered a 7-0 run victory, even though there were Goddard’s point guard and have a bunch of kids by Goddard at the start of the some opening-game jitters and fired a full-court pass to who have never played fourth quarter. inconsistencies. Brittanie Vega who made basketball together at Ruidoso outscored God- “Overall I’m excited about the fast-break layup to up the varsity level.” dard 12-to-4 the rest of the way the way we played—consid- the Warriors lead to 15-to- The Lady Warriors to post its 62-38 margin. ering it’s the first game of the 5. Then Gabby Smith came blew open the game Saenz led all scorers with season,” Warrior head basket- off the bench to score five with an 8-0 run to start 13 points and numerous assists ball coach Julie Montoya said quick points on two of- the third quarter, extend- and steals. afterwards. “We played great fensive rebounds, the last ing the lead to 43-to-21. Brittanie Vega and Sydney in spurts—especially when we ending in a three-point play Once again, it was Gonzales both scored 12 points were rebounding well. giving the Warriors an 18- Photo by Terry Fitzwater/Ruidoso Free Press Saenz, the Mescalero each with solid performances, “We need more work on to-5 first quarter lead. Ruidoso’s Sydney Gonzales and God- transfer, who triggered and Jodi Otero chipped in with our transition game, but when The second quarter dard’s Gabby Baker battle for the ball the attack with fast 10 points off the bench. we were jelling it was exciting was more evenly-matched, in second quarter of Ruidoso’s first break lay-ups to put the Bethany Johnson led God- to watch.” as Roswell dominated the game Nov. 23. game out of reach. dard with 10 points. Drive by and shoot Score Board Sports this week Football Class 2AA Championship, Dec. 1, 4 p.m. – Girls Bas- winner) Nov. 28 ketball, Socorro C-Team at Ru- Dec. 1, 8:30 p.m. – Adult Lordsburg 0, Tularosa 35 idoso C-Team League Basketball, Playoff Dec. 1, 4 p.m. – 7th & 8th game 6 (semi final) Basketball Grade Girls Basketball, Hollo- Dec. 2, 6:30 p.m. – Adult Adult League man Middle at Ruidoso Middle League Basketball, Playoff Nov. 19 Dec. 1, 4 p.m. – 7th & 8th game 7 (finals) Shockers 45, Mescalero Eckos Grade Boys Basketball, Ruido- Dec. 3, 4 p.m. – 7th & 8th 66 so Middle at Holloman Middle Grade Girls Basketball, Mesa Dec. 1, 4 p.m. – 7th & Middle at Ruidoso Middle Mescalero Elite 71, Count-It 8th Grade Girls Basketball, Dec. 3, 5 p.m. – Girls Bas- 58 Capitan Middle at Cloudcroft ketball, Hondo Valley High at Who’s Next 65, Air Ballerz 52 Middle Lake Arthur High Boys High School Dec. 1, 4 p.m. – 7th & Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Boys Nov. 20 8th Grade Boys Basketball, Basketball, Hondo Valley High San Jon 51, Corona 31 Capitan Middle at Cloudcroft at Lake Arthur High Nov. 20 Middle Dec. 4, 4 p.m. – Boys Bas- Ruidoso 22, Roswell 73 Dec. 1, 5 p.m. – Boys Bas- ketball, Freshman, Ruidoso at Nov 23 ketball, Hondo Valley High JV Hatch Valley Ruidoso Middle 41, Mescalero at Capitan High JV Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. – Boys Apache Middle 14 Dec. 1, 5 p.m. – Girls Bas- Basketball, Ruidoso JV at Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press Girls High School Ruidoso’s Gabby Smith drives on Roswell’s Natalie Men- Hatch Valley JV Nov. 9 ketball, Hondo Valley High JV doza in the fourth quarter of the Lady Warrior’s second at Capitan High JV Dec. 4, 7 p.m. – Boys Bas- game of the season Nov. 28. Smith scored 4 points in a los- Artesia 27, Mescalero Apache Dec. 1, 5 p.m. – Boys Bas- ketball, Ruidoso High at Hatch ing effort as the Lady Coyotes humbled Ruidoso 72-35. 62 ketball, Ruidoso JV at Tularosa Valley High Nov. 16 JV Dec. 5, 8 a.m. – High Mescalero Apache 65, Artesia Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. – Girls School Wrestling, Ruidoso JV 25 Basketball, Socorro JV at Ru- at JV Rocket Invitational Tularosa wins state Nov. 19 idoso JV Dec. 5, 3 p.m. – Boys Bas- Put another football on the regular season and Saturday’s Mescalero Apache 49, Dexter Dec. 1, 6:30 p.m. – Adult ketball, Freshman, Wingate at water tank at the edge of town. win was the second of the year 48 League Basketball, Playoff Ruidoso Tularosa defeated Lords- over Lordsburg, a district rival. Nov. 20 game 4 (Chukars(8-1) vs. Gua- Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. – Boys burg 35-0 Saturday, Nov. 28 The Wildcats beat Mavericks House 7, Corona 48 pos(0-9) winner vs. Who’s Basketball, Wingate JV at Ru- to win the New Mexico Class 27-23 in the final game of the Nov. 21 Next(7-2) vs. Count-it(3-6) idoso JV 2AA Football Championship. regular season. Mescalero Apache 63, Alamo winner) Dec. 5, 6 p.m. – Boys Bas- The No.1 seeded Wildcats Lordsburg finished the Navajo 24 Dec. 1, 7 p.m. – Girls Bas- ketball, Wingate High at Ru- allowed only 6 points during season with an 11-2 record, Corona 58, Vaughn 20 ketball, Socorro High at Ru- idoso High their playoff run, blanking Eu- with both losses coming at the Nov. 23 idoso High Dec. 7, 3 p.m. – Girls Bas- nice in the opener Nov. 13 and hands of the Wildcats. Hondo 27, Mescalero Apache Dec. 1, 7 p.m. – Boys Bas- ketball, Cobre C-Team at Ru- Lordsburg in the Champion- Tularosa last won the 65 ketball, Ruidoso High at Tu- idoso C-Team ship game. Only Eunice man- state football championship in Nov. 24 larosa High Dec. 7, 4 p.m. – 7th & 8th aged to score against Tularosa. 2001. That ended a long foot- Ruidoso Middle 26, Mescelaro Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. – Adult Grade Girls Basketball, Ruido- Tularosa suffered only two ball championship drought. Apache Middle 19 League Basketball, Play- so Middle at Chapparal losses all season, and those The Wildcats won 1954 and Goddard JV 25, Ruidoso JV 47 off game 5 (Eckos(6-1) vs. Dec. 7, 4 p.m. – 7th & 8th were early season set-backs to lost twice in the finals before Goddard 38, Ruidoso 62 Air Ballerz(1-8) winner vs. Grade Boys Basketball, Chap- Estancia and Hatch Valley. winning again in 2001. Nov. 28 Elite(6-3) vs. Shockers(3-6) paral at Ruidoso They were undefeated The championships are Roswell 72, Ruidoso 35 Continued on next page in District 3-2AA during the getting closer together. Roswell JV 58, Ruidoso JV 49

RFP_12-01-09.indd 23 11/30/09 11:55 AM 24 Ruidoso Free Press December 1, 2009 Sport Scoreboard Shockers – Dustin Sultimeir 6, Mar- Mescalero Apache School, Nov. 23 Ruidoso 3 17 7 8 35 Herrera 6, Lyndsey Saenz 14, Cath- cus Williams 5, Jacob Bolten 13, Da- RUIDOSO 26, MESCALERO APACHE Roswell – Desirea Allen 6, Jeanette erine Landrey 3, Galday Smith 4. Adult League vid Lackey 6, Jeremy Zamora 6, Chris 19 Martinez 11, Moriah Moore 7, Rikki 3-point goals – Roswell- Martinez 3, Nov. 17, Old RMS Upper Gym Hanson 2, Randy Mannily 5, Elliot Ruidoso 4 9 2 11 26 Ornelas 6, Natalie Mendoza 4, Kristen Moore 2, Ornelas 1, Trujillo 3. Ruido- GUAPOS 48, CHUKARS 53 Taylor 2. Mescalero 4 5 0 19 19 Neal 2, Tora Shields 5, Marika Trujillo so- Saenz 1. Guapos 12 48 Eckos – Justin Apachito 4, Garrett Ruidoso – Sydney Werito 2, Sarah 9, Diana Carrillo 15, Deja Riddle 7. Fouls – Roswell 19, Ruidoso 22. Chukars 19 53 Apachito 16, Blue Shendo 9, Calum Rue 2, Kalen Freed 2, Maggie Black Ruidoso – Claudia Morales 1, Sydney Free throws – Roswell 17/30, Ruidoso Guapos – Manuel Medrano 7, Rodri- Blaylock 5, A.J. Richardson 12, James 2, Chloe Whipple 5, Merika Temple 2, Gonzales 3, Brittanie Vega 4, Abriana 10/18. go Alegria 17, John Farys 2, Eric Pena Adams 16, Kevin Benson 4. Alexa Davis 3, Darian Magooshboy 8. 9, Stephen Silva 9, Tony Goetz 4. Mescalero – Alexis Guydeklon 0, Chukars – Bo Sparks 20, Ryan Kim- MESCALERO ELITE 71, COUNT-IT 58 Heather Enjady 12, JayLynn Starr brell 11, Wally Murillo 8, Roy Littleton Elite 33 71 1, Ashley Kinzhuma 4, Devin Hans- Bowling 4, Kevin Flosdale 3, Jhovanny Ruiz 2, Count-it 23 58 Merrifield 2. Tuesday Seniors – Ruidoso Bowling Center, Tuesday 1 p.m. Ryan Shaver 5. Elite – Loren Sago 11, Alan Kirgan 3, 3-point goals – none. Team Standings Elgin Toclanny 2, Shane Kaydahzinne Fouls – Ruidoso 13, Mescalero 10 Place Name Won Lost Avg Hdcp AIR BALLERZ 56, WHO’S NEXT 85 13, Steven Williams 18, Hoyt Sago 7, Free throws – Ruidoso 2/10, Mes- 1 Larry-Larry’s 29 15 629 188 Air Ballerz 20 56 Harold 6, Bryan Randall 11. calero 1/8. 2 Ageless Wonders 27 17 591 222 Who’s Next 47 85 Count-it – Jesus Sandoval 2, Fred 3 Red Hots 26 18 537 272 Air Ballerz – Albert Ruiz 8, Gabe Monte 12 Adam Lomeli 11, Camaron Girls High School 4 Dueces Wild 25 19 553 257 Chavez 8, Israel Chavez 2, Michael Garcia 8, William Skaggs 13, Roland Ruidoso High School, Nov. 24 5 Hopefuls 22 22 565 246 Chavez 1, Jorge Varela 10, Junior 4, Chon 8. GODDARD JV 25, RUIDOSO JV 47 6 Serious Not! 20 24 578 234 Jurado 10, Calvin Pino 2, Frankes Ts- Goddard 8 10 1 6 25 7 Old Timers 18 26 500 304 minio 5, Leo Herrera 7. WHO’S NEXT 65, AIR BALLERZ 52 Ruidoso 13 12 10 12 47 Who’s Next – Ben Sanchez 26, Lee Who’s Next 32 65 Goddard – W. Gamble 1, R. Archuleta Last week’s top scores: Pike 15, Deonte 8, T.J. Montoya 16, Air Ballerz 22 52 6, R. Trujillo 2, A. Garcia 2, A. Soura 4, Handicap series – Deuces Wild, 2536; Hopefuls, 2502; Ageless Wonders Keith 8, Walter 10, Adrianne Herrera Who’s Next – Ben Sanchez 5, Mario A. Blach 2, M. Martinez 3, K. Carrica 4, 2440. 4. Varela 17, Deonte 11, Ralph Miranda S. Hernandez 1. Handicap Game – Larry-Larry’s, 913; Rd Hots 869; Serious Not!, 806 16, Adrian Herrera 4, Fernando 12. Ruidoso – Blair Orosco 11, Kyla HHer- Men Handicap Series – Larry Caywood, 670; Robert McCann 632; C.D. SHOCKERS 52, MESCALERO ECKOS Air Ballerz – Albert Ruiz 22, Gabe rera 2, Marje Vigil 20, Daisy Cuevas 7, Chavez, 632. 60 Chavez 10, Jorge Varela 6, Junior Ju- Delaney Quintana 0, Madigan Gon- Men Handicap game – Richard Gipson, 257; Harry Allwein, 252, Larry Shockers 28 52 rado 1, Frankes Tsiminjin13. zales 7 Hindes, 237. Eckos 35 60 \ 3-point goals – Goddard– Archuleta Women Handicap Series – Rose Blevins, 695; Linda Mitchum, 652; Martha Shockers – Jacob Bolten 8, David Boys Middle School 1, Ruidoso– Blair O. 1, Chavez, 651. Lackey 4, Chris Hanson 4, Randy Mescalero Apache School, Nov. 23 Fouls – Goddard 13, Ruidoso 17 Women Handicap Game – Connie Behringer, 258; Joann Hall, 240; Lucy Mannily 17, Anthony 3, Elliot Taylor RUIDOSO 41, MESCALERO APACHE Free throws – Goddard 4/8, Ruidoso Servies, 226. 16. 14 6/16. Tuesday Night Mixed – Ruidoso Bowling Center, Tuesday 7 p.m. Mescalero Eckos – Sonny Apachito 2, Ruidoso 16 8 17 14 41 Team Standings Justin Apachito 4, Garrett Apachito Mescalero 0 5 9 0 14 Ruidoso High School, Nov. 28 15, T.J. Apachito 3, Blue Shendo 5, Place Name Won Lost Avg Hdcp Ruidoso – Darnel Marshall 0, Jona- ROSWELL JV 58, RUIDOSO JV 49 1 Living Energies 33 15 564 247 A.J. Richardson 11, James Adams 6, thon Ortega 1, Chase Lambert 8, Roswell 13 19 9 17 58 2 Pioneer Bank 31 17 512 294 Corey Saenz 11, Kevin Benson 2. Ernest Ibarra 2, Darryn Lackey 0, Ruidoso 14 12 19 13 49 3 Knight Riders 30 18 543 266 Isaac Gulliland 2, Tanner Donathon Roswell – Maryah Shawdaft 2, Victo- NOV. 19, Old RMS Upper Gym 4, Eylan Vega 4, Tyler Dowling 4, ria Meraz 7, Ali Castro 13, McKeilah 4 Wild Ride 28 20 524 283 SHOCKERS 45, MESCALERO ECKOS Isaiah Zapata 0, Kyle Smith 4, Blyne Bolaros 2, Tiffanie Bolaros 4, Biyonce 5 Homies 24 24 543 265 66 Maldonado 2, Adam Ramos 4, Luis Castro 2, Arianna Gomez 11, Myla 6 Rhino Rose 23 25 607 207 Shockers 27 45 Marquez 6, Matthew Carr 14, James Brown 15, Della Andazola 2. 7 Backyard Bullies 19 29 622 194 Eckos 23 66 Thompson 0. Ruidoso – Blair Orosco 8, Kyla Her- Last week’s top scores: Mescalero – Adam Kazhe 0, Raynard rera 5, Audrina Ward 9, Marje Vigil 13, Handicap series – Pioneer Bank, 2635; Backyard Bullies, 2541: Homies, Chee 0, Tim Enjady 0, Watson Enjady Daisy Cuevas 12, Madigan Gonzales SPORTS from previous page 2366. 0, Chris Chee 4, Houston Faity 0, Jo- 2. Handicap game –Knight Riders, 902; Wild Rose, 876; Living Energies, 802. Dec. 7, 4:30 p.m. – Girls seph Little-Younthy 0, Damien Cook 3-point goals – Roswell- Ali Castro 1, Men handicap series – Andrew Ramirez, 695; Max Cimaron, 636; Wayne Basketball, Cobre JV at Ru- 0, Kyle Yahnahki 8, Kalin Fernando 2. Ruidoso- Audrina W. 2 Viitanen, 627. 3-point goals – Ruidoso none, Mes- Fouls – Roswell 25, Ruidoso 16. Men handicap game – Robert Mays, 297; John Vasile, 235; Steve Boerger, idoso JV calero Yahnahki 2. Free throws – Roswell 9/15, Ruidoso 228. Dec. 7, 6 p.m. – Girls Bas- Fouls – Ruidoso 6, Mescalero 12. 9/20. Women handicap series – Donna Viitanen, 686; Sharon Moree, 658; Millie ketball, Cobre High at Ruido- Free throws – Ruidoso 2/12, Mes- Cimaron, 634. calero 0/0. Ruidoso High School, Nov. 28 Women handicap game – Sharon Heaton, 251; Diane Willoughby, 239; so High ROSWELL 72, RUIDOSO 35 Elisa Deherrera, 235. Girls Middle School Roswell 19 11 27 15 72

BILLY’S “PICK THE PROS” HANDICAPPING CONTEST $100 WINNER EVERY SUNDAY Fundraising Bene t Week 13 - Sunday, Dec. 6th Circle the number or team that you select to win for each game December 12, 2009 BRING COMPLETED ENTRY TO BILLY’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL We invite you to join the fundraising bene t Away Home Time intended to purchase building supplies for the 1 EAGLES 2 FALCONS 11 AM Robert Huckins felony & fraud victim 3 RAMS 4 BEARS 11 AM Denise Bundy 5 LIONS 6 BENGALS 11 AM A garage sale will be held on the 7 TITANS 8 COLTS 11 AM same day. If you have any items to 9 BRONCOS 10 CHIEFS 11 AM donate, please make sure that 11 SAINTS 12 REDSKINS 11 AM they are at the Alto Café before 13 BUCS 14 PANTHERS 11 AM 8 a.m. Saturday December 12. 15 TEXANS 16 JAGUARS 11 AM Transportation is offered for large items or bulk. 17 RAIDERS 18 STEELERS 11 AM 19 CHARGERS 20 BROWNS 2:05 PM DECEMBER 12 21 49ERS 22 SEAHAWKS 2:15 PM 23 COWBOYS 24 GIANTS 2:15 PM 10 AM - 2 PM 25 VIKINGS 26 CARDINALS 2:15 PM ALTO CAFÉ 27 PATRIOTS 28 DOLPHINS 6:20 PM 810 Hwy 48 • Alto Tie-Breaker Total score of both teams for the Sunday night game Bar-B-Q Brisket and Chicken OFFICIAL RULES One Entry per person, per week. Must be 21 or over to play. Entry is Free. Entry must be submitted by 10:45 AM each with beans and potatoes Sunday for the games that week. Entries must be on official entry card - no copies. Entries must be received in official entry box. No mailed or faxed entries. Winners will be selected by highest number of winning picks. For weekly award, the courtesy of Larry B. & Pete B. tiebreaker of closest to the total score of both teams for the indicated game, usually the Sunday night game will be used. Ruidoso Downs Racing reserves the right to change or modify this contest at any time. (For Complete Rules Visit Billy’s Sports Bar & Grill) Eat in or take out

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RFP_12-01-09.indd 24 11/30/09 11:55 AM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 25 Food Bank fundraising Dinner for Veterans

Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press Photo by Harold Oakes/Ruidoso Free Press Jeremiah Houston took time from his holidays with the family to perform at Debbie Jones ‹ lls a carry-out tray with food from the serving line the 1st Annual You Can Make a Di
erence fundraiser at the Ruidoso Conven- at the Ruidoso Elks Lodge Dinner for Veterans and Elks Saturday, tion. Jeremiah has had a couple of Top-40 songs and his songs are available on Nov. 28. Jones was preparing food for Veterans who were unable to i-Tunes. The event, put on by Walmart employees, raised about $500 for the come to the serving line. The Elks Lodge invited all area veterans to Lincoln County Food Bank, which always needs cash to buy perishable items. join them for a Thanksgiving meal in appreciation of their service Houston’s family owns and operates Pillow’s Funtracker on Carrizo Canyon and sacri‹ ces for the country. Road in Ruidoso.

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Photo courtesy David Tremblay On Thanksgiving the space shuttle Atlantis undocked from the international space station, set- ting the stage for some spectacular double flybys of towns and cities around the world. David Tremblay captured this three minute exposure of the two passing over New Mexico. From his location, he was looking directly north, the Milky Way is visible along with the open star cluster near the end of the light streaks the Pleiades. The craft moving from the left to the right here and the two will be visible for four minutes above New Mexico and Texas. MTD RADIO, INC. covering Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. When you have the opportunity, we hope you will listen to our radio stations that serve listeners all over Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.

KIDX (101.5 FM) IS CLASSIC ROCK FOR LINCOLN, OTERO AND CHAVES COUN- KNMB (96.7 FM) PROVIDES CLASSIC TIES! One of the area’s most popular and pow- COUNTRY TO THE MOUNTAINS! “The Bear” erful stations, we’re confident the station’s provides listeners with the music of their lives – namesake, Billy the Kid, would be proud! from Johnny Cash to George Strait. Guests of Broadcasting from an elevation of over 10,000 our area and residents enjoy classic country mu- feet, THE KID draws a large adult mainstream sic without interruption. You’ll find more of the audience with a high quality, music intensive music you love – REAL COUNTRY! presentation of the greatest album rock of the past 35 years. THE KID targets listeners with the music they crave as well as daily and weekly rock-oriented features that keeps THE KID fresh and audiences rockin’! KWMW (99.1 and 105.1 FM) HAS THE LARGEST COVERAGE AREA OF ANY STA- TION IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS! With a 100,000-watt signal, “W105” is known by many as “that Maljamar station.” It reaches well into West Texas, offering KRUI (1490 AM) IS NEWS, TALK, AND news and information about the Ruidoso area to TOURISM INFORMATION FOR THE RU- our tourists. It features the hilarious “Big D and IDOSO, RUIDOSO DOWNS, AND ALTO Bubba Show” on weekday mornings, “New Mex- AREA! With local and national news and ico in the Morning,” ABC News on the hour, and talk, KRUI garners listeners of all ages want- the Tradio Show. Weekends feature “The Back 40 ing the latest information. KRUI offers talk Bunkhouse” and Real Country. There’s some- greats like Rush Limbaugh, Dr. Laura, Roger thing for everyone on “Regional Radio!” Hedgecock and Jim Bohannan. The local talk show, “New Mexico in the Morning,” reaches listeners across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas with the latest news about the Ru- idoso area. KRUI is Ruidoso’s local Warriors KTUM (107.1 FM) IS COYOTE 107, OFFER- sports station, carrying high school football ING THE LARGEST CLASSIC ROCK SIGNAL and basketball, UNM Lobos athletics, and IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST Texas Rangers baseball. KRUI reaches an in- TEXAS! This station blasts 100,000 watts of telligent, well-informed audience that wants power, sharing its tower site with W105. It is local news, weather and sports. extremely popular with oil field workers who drive all over the region and want to hear the best Classic Rock songs on the radio! TO ADVERTISE IN SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS TELEPHONE 575-258-9922

RFP_12-01-09.indd 26 11/30/09 12:58 PM December 1, 2009 Ruidoso Free Press 27 Classifieds Call Siam at 258-9922 or stop by 1086 Mechem (MTD Radio) to place your classi ed ad. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classi ed Display is Wed. at 5 pm; Deadline for Classi ed Liners is Thurs. at 5 pm. 120 LEGAL NOTICES Stipulated Judgment, Decree of 130 HELP WANTED 130 HELP WANTED 4 Br, 3 Ba, 2 living areas, soaring mo, $725 security deposit, one 330 ANTIQUES/UNIQUES and new tires. Foreclosure, Order of Sale and 2 story stone FP & freestanding year’s lease and sorry, no pets. Needs some body work. TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT The Ruidoso Free Press is looking for a FULLTIME SALES PERSON BEHR BARN FLEA MARKET COURT Appointment of Special Master wood stove. Also custom wood Call Sandy at 937-4656 or 258- Open Daily 9 am to 5 pm Must see to appreciate. entered by this Court on Novem- to sell newspaper and radio advertising in Ruidoso and surrounding ceilings, refrig AC, plenty of room 4759. $2500 OBO call Susan STATE OF NEW MEXICO areas. The ideal candidate will be a solid self-starter, hard-working Come see our dollar item section, ber 19, 2009, in an action for for the whole family and close to 50% o­ section and many other 575-336-7743 COUNTY OF LINCOLN collection of Plainti­ ’s Promis- and have reliable transportation. Salary, commission, and solid town. Fully furnished. $249,900. BEAUTIFUL FURNISHED beneÿ t plan are part of the compensation package. Send resume to: CONDO available on a month-to- unique items. sory Notes and foreclosure of #104899 310 Sudderth Dr. 575-257-8467 FREE LIFETIME CITY BANK NEW MEXICO, a New Mortgages. Plainti­ ’s Judgment Sheri Parker, Advertising Director, 1086 month basis. Two bedrooms, two MAINTENANCE! Mexico Banking Corporation, Mechem, Ruidooso, NM 88345. The Ruido- BEST BUY IN ALTO full baths, all new interior includ- AT directed foreclosure of the real 350 HOME FURNISHINGS property to satisfy the following so Free Press is an equal opportunity employer. 3/2 Chalet, Full golf, Sierra Blanca ing new « oors, new kitchen, etc. RUIDOSO FORD IMPORT & view, 240k Appraisal, Priced to ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Plainti­ , Judgment liens: $1200/mo. All utilities paid. Call DOMESTIC CENTER sell at 215k. Sandy at 937-4656 or 258-4759. PRESTIGE CABINETS TOYOTA, ACURA, VW, -v- GREENTREE SOLID WASTE AU 190 REAL ESTATE 575-937-0333 All-Wood Cabinetry a) Judgment lien of Plainti­ City CHRYSLER, JEEP, MAZDA, No. CV-09-91 THORITY is accepting applica- COLDWELL BANKERS RUIDOSO RIVER RESORT Custom Counter Tops Bank New Mexico tions for an Accounts Receivable II MERCEDES AND MORE! Div. III Located at COUNTRY LIVING WITH Furnished or Unfurnished Condos Come see our showroom position formerly listed as Billing 307 Mechem Dr. Ruidoso RENTAL INCOME TOO! 575-378-1100 CURRIER DEVELOPMENT CO., One, two & three bedroom units. 1023 Mechem Dr 258-3435 Clerk II, Valid New Mexico Driver’s 575-257-5111 Pristine valley setting, 2 ruidosoford.com L.L.C., an Arizona Limited Liability Principal, interest and late fees 6 months to 12 months lease ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ License required. Position will remodeled homes. Territorial w/ Company, R. VICTOR CURRIER, JR., through 12/28/09 $152,828.98 206 Eagle Dr. Ruidoso NM 88345 be ÿ lled as needed. You may CENTURY 21 open « oor plan, kitchen, large 2003 FORD EXPEDITION a/k/a RALPH VICTOR CURRIER, JR., Costs of suit $464.17 1-575-630-8015 370 GARAGE SALES/ ESTATE pick up applications and job de- ASPEN REAL ESTATE windows & French doors, land- Beautiful SUV Must see to appre- DENISE A. PARKER, FINANCE PLUS, Attorney fees $3,945.94 SALES scriptions at 222 Second Street, Call Charlotta Stewart for all your scaped terrace. Rental - opposite ciate. Low Blue Book $12,500 OBO INC., a Texas Corporation, TOMA- 260 APARTMENT RENTALS: 103 APACHE HILLS DR. Special Master’s fee $296.48 Ruidoso Downs, NM or call (575) Real Estate needs. side of 4.75 ac w/fruit trees. 1853 HAWK ACQUISITIONS, LLC, an Ari- FURN / UNFURN 8 to ? 575-630-0519 $157,535.57 378-4697. Application deadline 575-257-9057 727 Mechem Dr artesian wtr rts. Owner/Broker. zona Limited Liability Company, ASPEN LODGE Misc. Household, collectables will be Friday, December 4, 2009 $650,000. #105975 Call John and RICK USREY and DIXIE USREY, CALL RHONDA ALBERS Furnished Apartments Baseball Cards, Disney items. 630 GENERAL SERVICES at 2:00 p.m. Reynolds d/b/a USREY DRILLING AND PUMP b) Judgment lien of Defendants for all your Real estate needs. Bills paid, easy access ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Rick Usrey, Dixie Usrey and Usrey 307 Mechem Dr Greg 575-937-0487 530 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE, a Sole Proprietorship, 190 REAL ESTATE 235 HOMES FOR RENT: SCHWAN’S HOME DELIVERY Defendants. Drilling and Pump Service: 575-257-5111 All American FURN / UNFURN 280 OFFICE SPACE SALE/ PARKINSON AUTOMOTIVE If you had a hard day and want a LONG TERM RENTALS AND SALES restaurant quality meal: Call Loyd Damages and costs through Realty HOUSE FOR RENT RENT NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE Expanding Inventory Alto, unfurnished chalet For all your automotive needs. Mitchel the local Schwans Man 12/28/09 $ 20,769.93 3 BD/1BA on Mary Furnished & Unfurnished ART STUDIO AND OFFICE Consignment cars welcomed for Ruidoso. 575-921-4162 3/2 1600 square feet SPACE FOR RENT Street. $725/$300 A+ Realty Service Richard Parkinson 378-0002 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ NOTICE IS GIVEN that on Decem- $1,250 a month For more information please call: ber 28, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., at In addition to the Judgment liens Dep. 575-258-4574 575-937-0333 referred to above, there will be Gallery 408 550 AUTOS FOR SALE CALL SIAM the front entrance to the Village 2 BD/1.5 BA fully furn accruing costs, including costs of 200 RENTAL SERVICES 236 CHRISTMAS RENTALS on Historic 12th Street at 258-9922 of Ruidoso Municipal Building Condo. Bills paid. 1981 DATSUN 280 ZX publication of this notice. ROOM AND BATH 575-648-2598 to place your classiÿ ed ad. located at 313 Cree Meadows $800/$400 Dep. SEVERAL REAL NICE CHRIST Runs great, mechanically sound Drive in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that on quiet horse farm. MAS RENTALS AVAILABLE. undersigned Special Master will the Special Master may continue 1 BD apartments, bills Bills paid, pet ok Call Sandy at All American Realty o­ er at public sale and sell the the date of sale without repub- paid, from $400 to $375 a month for more information. 257-8444, following described real property lishing the Notice of Sale by ap- $650 mo. 3 available. 575-378-8163 937-4656, or 258-4759. to the highest bidder for cash: pearing on the date and time Call Frank at Hurry....it’s getting late! designated in this notice and 210 ROOMMATE WANTED Tract 2, as shown by the Claim of 257-8444 or 808-0833 LOOKING FOR ROOMMATE 245 TOWNHOUSES/CON Exemption Boundary Survey Plat, announcing the postponement to for information. another speciÿ c date. Non partier, non smoker DOS FOR RENT a tract of land being the NE/4 $375 mo. plus 1/2 bills CENTURY 21 ALTO CONDO FOR RENT $750/ NW/4 of Section 30, Township 9 575-937-5533 leave message South, Range 14 East, N.M.P.M., /s/ Sarah Prothro ASPEN REAL ESTATE month all utilities paid. Adorable, Lincoln County, New Mexico, ÿ led Call Cindy Parkinson 230 HOMES FOR SALE: clean one bedroom. Call Jeanette in the ož ce of the County Clerk of Sarah Prothro, Special Master for all your FURN / UNFURN 973-0342 or 257-8444 at All American Realty Lincoln County, New Mexico, on Real Estate needs VERY CUTE & CLEAN HOME 575-973-7216 April 24, 2008, in Cabinet J, Slide LEE GRIFFIN & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 3 bedroom, 2 full baths in area. 3 CABINS FOR RENT IN TOWN! No. 101. BEST BUY REAL ESTATE One level, fully furnished & $425 a month includes utilities By: /s/ Lee Griž n and ample parking. $189,000 Call Cindy 575-973-7216 #106120 Call Joyce Cox The property may be accessed by Lee Griž n COZY CABIN RENTALS an easement o­ Laughing Horse NICE TWO BEDROOM, 1.5 bath Call Angie 3/2 HOME, awesome view, large Trail that crosses Lot 20 of Fort 1044 Mechem Drive townhome in a great residential 575-630-1200 deck, ÿ replace. $169,500 RNM Stanton Ranchettes. Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345 neighborhood, with wood burn- 1200 Sudderth Dr Inc. 575-336-7978 The Special Master’s sale will (575) 258-9404 Ruidoso ing stove, washer and dryer, small be conducted pursuant to the Attorney for Plainti­ SPACIOUS MOUNTAIN CABIN back deck and front porch. $725/

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Stock #5J414 Stock Stock Stock #3J419 $ #9J025 #7J209 198 per mo. $ $ $ Power Equipped, Tilt Wheel, Speed Control, 378 per mo. 272 per mo. 232 per mo. N Sync Voice-Activated Communications and Power Equipped, Automatic Transmission, 4 Door, Supercab, Power Equipped, Power Equipped with Automatic Transmission Entertainment System Federal Tax Credit Available! Skid Plates, Sliding Rear Window and 4 Cyl. Eonomy 2010 SPORT TRAC 4x4 2010 F150 SUPERCREW 2010 F350 CREWCAB 2010 FORD MUSTANG 0% 0% SAVE 0% SAVE 0% $ $ E AVAILABLE AVAILABLE 4x4 5,000 AVAILABLE 4x4 4,000 AVAILABLE Stock Stock #5J411 Stock $ #5J414 $ #8J026 428 per mo. $ $ Stock #9J001 per mo. XLT Convenience Pkg, including Power Drivers per mo. per mo. XLT, Tonneau363 Cover, Seat, Adjustable Pedals, Heated Mirrors, Trailer FX Off-Road Package, 422Trailer Tow, including Power Equipped with Automatic244 Transmission W Cage & More! Tow Package with Tailgate Step Brake Controller and Upfitter Switches and Sport Appearance Package Ruidoso FoRd–LincoLn–MeRcuRy 378-4400 • 107 Hwy. 70 • On the border of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs • www.ruidosoford.com 378-1100 • 124 Hwy. 70 • At the Y • www.ruidosoford.com All prices and payments plus TT&L. Prince on New includes Customer and F. M.C. Payments @ 30% down O.A.C. @ 72 months. Price, payments not compatible with other sales. 3.9% APR available on selected CPO vehicles. Photos may not be actual vehicles. Lifetime Maintenance only available on financed vehicles at Import and Domestic Center.

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