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The INSIDE: Weather Info Independent Movies (in Exile) Nov. 13-19, 2020 • Vol. 22, No. 46 50¢ Mobile unit means interaction between emergency responders By Felecia Pohl personnel,” he said. “It makes the event go smoother because we have a guided Torrance County got a mobile com- direction, you know, not one decision mand unit that will allow it to interact coming from one vehicle, and not one with other agencies in the event of an decision coming from another vehicle, all emergency—and they got it for a steal. the information is unified and sent out as Emergency Manager and acting Fire one message. I think that’s going to be Chief Matt Propp said the most impor- really big for our agencies as far as coop- tant aspect of buying the mobile com- eration.” mand unit is the ability to have “interop- Propp said the vehicle has radios with erability” with other agencies. multiple channels, allowing him to com- “To be able to unify a command into municate with Santa Fe and Bernalillo one area that we can all work together, counties, State Police, and other agencies that we can make decisions together, it makes the incident safer for all of our See MOBILE UNIT, page 11 Bassett and Rael not held in contempt Default judgment remains in effect, judge says

By Leota Harriman Rothstein Donatelli Law Firm. Lowry had entered a motion seeking A flurry of actions and a hearing in to have Sanchez-Gagne disqualified “so a which lawyers had high-powered neutral and impartial judge can review lawyers were part of the latest in the the matter.” legal battle over the governance of Sanchez-Gagne said he hadn't shown Edgewood. that the Court had “exercised bias A hearing was held Nov. 10 by District toward your client,” adding that “the Judge Maria Sanchez-Gagne, in which proper remedy has been taken,” refer- she denied a motion to hold Edgewood ring to two petitions to the state Mayor John Bassett and the town's Supreme Court—one by Bassett and attorney Marcus Rael in contempt of another by the town of Edgewood—ask- court. ing that body to review the case. Sanchez-Gagne also denied Rael's Sanchez-Gagne said the case had motion to overturn a default judgment been contentious, and said while the and summary judgment against Bassett, issues involved had not been tried on which says Bassett “was removed from their merits, the default and summary the office of Mayor for the Town of judgments are still decisions of the Edgewood” which she issued Oct. 14. Court. Rael was represented in the hearing Attorney Adrian Terry, on behalf of by attorney Paul Kennedy, who served plaintiffs Tom McGill, Jerry Powers and two terms on the state's Supreme Court. the late Howard Calkins, argued that Meanwhile, Bassett had a new attorney on hand, Marc Lowry of the See BASSETT, page 8 2 • Nov. 13-19, 2020 THE INDEPENDENT’S JUST FOR FUNZIES PAGE Online at edgewood.news

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The mountain lion, also known as puma or cougar, is a native to North and South America and has the most exten- sive range of any large land mammal in the continent. While it formerly occurred across the entire U.S., popula- tions have been extirpated from the east and Great Plains and its range now is limited to the Rocky Mountain states and farther west. It is also found in west- ern Canada and throughout South America. An exception to the absence of cougars in eastern states is a small population of Florida panthers hanging on in the swamps and pine forestlands in south Florida. Mountain lions may measure 3 feet tall at the shoulders and span some 8 feet in length from nose to tail. Weight is up to 220 pounds in males and 150 pounds in females. The mountain lion is a reclusive pred- ator, active primarily at night, when it hunts a variety of prey, including deer and other large and smaller mammals, even taking insects and other inverte- brates. Being what's termed an “obligate carnivore,” mountain lions need to have meat in the diet to remain healthy. In addition to the many other mammals mountain lions prey upon, lions are Screenshot captured from game camera footage Sept. 1, 2020 on South Mountain north of Edgewood, NM. almost alone in having developed a tactic for killing armadillos. They flip the well- two years of age or even earlier for male dence of fatal vehicle encounters as the The mountain lion is a natural mem- armored armadillo onto its back and offspring. Life span in the wild is about lions travel through their large home ber of New Mexico's wildlife community attack it on the soft underbelly. 10 years, though in captivity individuals ranges. Nevertheless, the International and provides a benefit by controlling Mountain lions inhabit brushy and have lived as long as 20 years. Union for the Conservation of Nature wild ungulate population numbers as rocky landscapes where they may As is the case with all large predators, has given the mountain lion a conserva- well as other smaller wildlife species. We observe or seek out prey for ambush. human interactions with mountain lions tion status of “least concern.” can live sustainably with a wild cougar The male lion may travel over a home do not yield favorable results for the wild Danger to humans from cougars is population, but their natural range and range of from 10 to several hundred cat. With expansion of human popula- minimal as the species will avoid contact habitat requirements need to be consid- square miles, with female ranges being tions into more remote habitats and for- with humans if possible. Where cougars ered in our decisions to relocate into pre- half as large or less. Females tend to stay merly wild lands, encounters with have lost their innate fear of human viously wild landscapes. closer to their natal area, a common mountain lions are inevitably increasing. presence, they can be unpredictable and behavior in most wildlife. I have had Cougars are actively pursued and hunted dangerous. If encountering an adult James Taulman is a retired wildlife camera traps set up on South Mountain by state wildlife officers in South Dakota, mountain lion it is best to face it and ecologist who enjoys exploring New for several years and have only gotten as I observed when I lived in the south- shout or wave the arms to appear as Mexico's natural areas and observing video of a mountain lion this year on two ern Black Hills, where they are a per- large as possible. Running away only the state's diverse wildlife. His research occasions, the last week of August and ceived threat to domesticated sheep and elicits a chasing instinct in the wild cats. publications can be accessed at the first week of September. The individ- goat herds. Without public awareness Mothers will aggressively protect young researchgate.net, searching for James ual visited a supplemental water cache and consideration for the ways to coexist cubs and those should be avoided at all F. Taulman; and wildlife videos are on both times. The rarity of imagery on with wild cougars, this population will costs if encountered. YouTube, under James Taulman. these cameras suggests support for the probably be hunted when they are found large range of travel of this species. near human habitations and may even- Mountain lions are solitary and hunt tually be eliminated. Please call ahead • 505-832-6642 alone. Male home ranges may overlap Hunting of cougars is allowed in all the ranges of several females, but are U.S. states except California. It is regu- Bring ID & Proof of Residency separate from other males. Female lated by state game agencies in all states ranges sometimes overlap with other except Texas. In 2011, the U.S. Fish and Holiday Food & Toy Drive female ranges to some extent. The social Wildlife Service listed the Eastern organization is thought to be a polygy- cougar race as officially extinct. The Non-perishable foods needed, holiday foods, nous system in which males may mate small population of Florida panthers is turkeys and hams, toys for children ages 2-12. with more than one female. Females considered a separate subspecies and is normally produce two kittens but litters under protection under the Endangered Financial contributions can be made on our website may be as large as six. Born completely Species Act. The main threats to moun- or sent to P.O. 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We get to see first set, GO!” everyone and if we have stress or anxiety, Estancia High School’s athletic direc- we can lift weights and it goes away, at tor and head football coach Stewart least for me it does.” Burnett paces about 10 to 15 feet away Rivera-Noblitt and some other from his pods of student-athletes as they Estancia girls recently started hitting the take their reps in the school’s weight school’s weight room in the mornings. room. “Honestly, it’s great,” Estancia senior “Second person, first set, GO!” Kimber Perkins said. “Having to wear a Burnett says a moment later through his mask is not any fun but it’s totally worth it.” mask. He repeats the commands as the “I think it’s safe, a lot safer than what athletes go through multiple sets, his people would think, and for me, it defi- voice echoing in the dimly lit weight nitely helps me get up and get moving in room. The student-athletes answer the morning,” Estancia senior Sydney Burnett’s commands with bursts of Chavez added. heavy breathing and grunting as they A study published in the June 2018 thrust their arms and push their muscles issue of JAMA Psychiatry suggests that to their limits. weightlifting and other types of resist- With Covid-19 still a threat and high ance exercises not only helps build mus- school sports seasons on hold until at cles and strength, but also improves a least next semester, student-athletes are person’s mood. The study analyzed 33 understandably stressed. A recent survey clinical trials for the effects of resistance of high school athletes across the country exercise on depression. Results showed found that the cancellation of youth that people with mild to moderate sports since the beginning of the Covid- depression who performed resistance 19 pandemic has taken a significant toll training two or more days a week saw sig- on their mental health and well-being. nificant reductions in their symptoms, The study, completed by physicians, compared with people who did not. child health experts, and researchers For student-athletes who haven’t put from UW Health and the University of on a uniform and played in a game since Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public March, and who regularly have to grap- Health, found that approximately 68% of ple with the fluctuating guidelines from the 3,243 student-athletes surveyed the New Mexico Activities Association, reported feelings of anxiety and depres- hitting the weight rooms is providing a sion at levels that would typically require huge boost to their moods. medical intervention. “That’s the other thing,” Burnett said. But dozens of Estancia and Moriarty “Giving them some sort of structure, High School student-athletes are hitting some sort of routine, some actual in-per- their schools’ weight rooms a few days a son interaction, I mean at this point, it’s week, separated in pods on different hard to give them anything but that’s the days, and reaping the physical benefits of big motivation for me—and you can see it pumping iron while finding an oasis from with the kids, they’re desperate for it.” the Covid-19 blues. “I feel like the atmosphere of being in “I think you see different things in the the weight room all together is much bet- different pods, but there are definitely ter than just being at home alone, you some kids that from the minute they know?” Estancia sophomore Ja’Brae walk in the door you can tell they’re excit- Boyer said during a recent weightlifting ed,” Moriarty head football coach Gabe workout. Romero said. Estancia senior Jake Zamora added, Both Moriarty and Estancia are run- “It’s nice being able to come here. I’d say ning twice-a-week weight room regi- it’s a lot better to work out with every- mens. Pods typically go Mondays and body all together.” Wednesdays, or Tuesdays and Romero said he would love to see Top, Moriarty's Preston Hatten during a workout in the Pintos' new weight room. Thursdays. Some pods work out in the more kids utilize Moriarty’s new weight Center, Moriarty's Asaiah Kamplain pumping iron. Bottom, Estancia junior Adrian mornings, others in the afternoons. room, but for the ones who are coming Lucero during an afternoon weightlifting pod. Photos by Ger Demarest. “They’ve been awesome,” Burnett regularly, it’s clear that they look forward said. “They’re showing up and working to it. going,” Moriarty sophomore Royal Page schoolwork.” hard.” “You can tell they wanna be here, you said after a weightlifting workout this To see more on the study on Covid- “We have some kids that are very ded- know, and I think it’s not always just to week. “It keeps me hopeful for the future 19’s effects on high school student-ath- icated, and we have some that are hit and get stronger, but I think that it is being and happy, it really just helps me get letes published in July, 2020 by UW miss,” Romero said. “The kids that are able to have that interaction that we’re through school and everything.” Health and the University of Wisconsin showing up and working are definitely lacking right now,” Romero said, adding, “I’m a pretty hyper dude, so I get a lot School of Medicine and Public Health, go getting stronger.” “The physical activity is definitely an out- of energy out just lifting and that really to uwhealth.org/news/more-than-two- And many of the student-athletes say let and I think it definitely is helping helps,” Moriarty junior Asaiah Kamplain thirds-of-high-school-athletes-report- the emotional dividends of weightlifting some kids with the mental aspect.” added. “I feel ready for the next thing— anxiety-and-depression-since-pandem- are paying off as much as the physical “It really keeps me motivated to keep I’ll probably go home and do some ic/53429. 6 • Nov. 13-19, 2020 OPINION FORUM Online at edgewood.news

Turning to the Arts During Pandemic Confinement, or Go Dance League was established two years old area, it is easy to see why Route 66 Arts “Makes sense to me!” Social events this month. I helped; I made buttons. It Alliance is committed to “providing held during the 20s raised money for is in the courthouse of Edgewood. It is opportunities for artists to create, edu- properties that they hold today. Their free to hang your art with a tag explain- cate, network, promote inspire and fos- headquarters are an historic site in ing the media. The court is open for ter the arts along Route 66 and their Washington D.C., where the Pen Arts business; however with the pandemic, communities.” Wow, say that five times building also hosts a museum. Today, the gallery is closed for public viewing. fast. If you hanker for music, need to regardless of age, members may be Next is Route 66 Arts Alliance. fill your eyes with color, or just read a qualified to join in Letters, Music and By Jo White Founded in 2014, this group of talented good story, Route 66 events are for you. the Arts. men and women held art festivals for And me too. Fran Krukar sent along this informa- As we sit here in the ninth month of the Fourth of July and Winter Arts. A few years ago, I got lucky. I made tion, “The Yucca Branch was founded in confinement, I look to what brings a lit- Today it is led by Sandra Holzman, who friends with Pauline “Polly” Darges. 1952; then it also started the Yucca tle joy into my life. From ancient time, paints and works in cloth art. The club She is a fantastic artist and a member Gallery in 1964. At first you needed to thousands of years ago, mankind direct is involved with summer arts programs of The National League of American be a Pen Women to show your work, his energy into something more than for children and classes for adults. Pen Women. She invited me to a meet- but now men also exhibit. This hunting and gathering. He invented They continue to sponsor art shows. ing and the rest is history. Speaking of November, Pen Women are having a art. The Caves of Lascaux, France, cre- This year art classes were videotaped, history, this group was founded by show. Please remember to wear your ated by humans around 20,000 years and children could access them on the ladies who wrote for magazines and mask.” We sponsor prizes for children’s ago, were not a “one-off.” Over 600 net. In partnership with the town of newspapers. In 1897, Marian work; field trips, lunches, and friend- wall paintings were done, mostly of Edgewood, free art supplies were hand- Longfellow O’Donoghue, the niece of ship, are all part of the fun. And they animals, some flora, and most impor- ed out with the schools’ free lunch pro- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, you can cook. That is how I show my Art! tantly, their handprints. This was how gram. remember, “Paul Revere’s Ride,” the Some of the more famous women to they signed their names. I am fortunate Original members of Route 66 Arts, freedom poem. Marian along with join Pen Women are all the First Ladies to belong to three art groups locally— recognized in fine art, dance, and as Margaret Sullivan Burke and Anna of the White House, Georgia O’Keefe, and instead of painting with my hands, published authors, Albert and Jennifer Sanborn Hamilton founded the group and Dale Evans Rogers. Something for I use a pen. Noyer are nationally and locally recog- for a progressive press union. everyone. So, if you need an outlet, Artists are always looking for gallery nized for excellence. Their works are in Seventeen ladies came together to write, draw, and dance about it. Send space. With the help of excellent water- galleries all over the East Mountains formed Pen Women. To be a member me the video! Roaring Mouse, asking colorist, Kay Chowning, the Justice Art and Santa Fe. With such talent in the you needed to be paid for your work. Micky Mouse to join. Out. Online at edgewood.news OPINION FORUM Nov. 13-19, 2020 • 7 Life Lessons from Veterans, Some of Which Are Manure-Related first tried this as a lieutenant junior grade purpose to a deployment-weary unit. ken. Bureaucracy, delays, weather, acts assigned to a Navy hospital while having Drew’s subversive streak developed at a of God—no one can really prevent a frank and honest discussion with a young age: He was famously busted as a them, and we all have to work around master chief in an open office area. cadet at New Mexico Military Institute them. Pettiness, vindictiveness, lazi- Things got real when he told me, “I don’t for running a (well-written and pro- ness—no one should tolerate any of like it when a woman puts her hands on duced) underground newspaper. them, and we should all call this silli- her hips when she’s talking to me.” We Accountability matters. My sister, Lt. ness out for what it is. attracted a crowd. It was excellent in Col. Lynn Hamilton O’Connell, U.S. I probably write and talk about my every way; to this day I have zero regrets. Army (Ret.) is particularly brilliant at family’s service too much. I can’t help it. I have found this tactic incredibly impor- legal procurement. And she is particular- But you know what? Military service is a By Merritt Hamilton Allen tant some 25 years later as a supervisor ly fussy that taxpayer dollars be properly New Mexico thing. We have one of the and an executive. See also: shame, guilt. applied to government contracts. When highest rates of military service in the Since everyone’s social media feeds Your troops always come first; owner- she arrived as a major to command an nation. Nearly 1 in 10 New Mexicans is a have blown up this week with “Thank ship is flexible. This originated with my Army contracting shop in Virginia, she Veteran. You for Your Service” messages, I am father and was taken up with gusto by my discovered that all of her government So I am going to close this column going to take a break from politics and brother, Lt. Col. John Hamilton, Jr., U.S. civilian employees were working far with one request for my Veteran neigh- share some very important life lessons I Army (Ret.). Drew, as he is known, was a above their pay grade on multimillion bors: Check out your benefits status in have learned from the veterans in my battery commander at Camp Stanley in dollar contracts. She immediately took the next 12 months if you aren’t getting family. My father, my brother, and one Korea near the DMZ in the early 80s as a two actions. She identified those who benefits already. Yes, it’s a pain working of my sisters all served 20-year careers captain. Far from good PXs (military were up to the task and processed every through the Department of Veterans in the military, and I spent 8 years in department stores) and the comforts of single one of them for immediate promo- Affairs—the bullshit, if you will. But skip- the Navy. home, Drew excelled in “procuring” tions to the next pay grade. She opened ping out on benefits you earned just You only have one chance to get mad unique and popular comfort items, spare investigations on everyone else. might be a little, well, you know... chick- the first time; don’t waste it. This is a parts, and whatever he and his men Seriously, do not mess with Lynn, enshit. classic from my dad, Lt. Col. John needed to accomplish their mission and because when working for her you are Hamilton, Sr., U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.). live a little better than the other guys. So either getting a meritorious promotion or Merritt Hamilton Allen is a PR execu- The point is that in a new job, you need to much so, several of his colleagues recom- going to jail. tive and a former Navy officer. She lives choose your moments. If you have to mended changing his battery’s motto Everyone has to put up with the bull. amicably with her Democratic husband dress someone down, and it is appropri- from “Automatic Steel” to “Automatic This is advice everyone can use from and Republican mother north of I-40 ate to show anger, you want to make sure Steal.” Willingness to commit petty larce- my dad: “Everyone has to put up with where they run two head of dog, and that the individual you are confronting ny with a flair for drama is a true morale the bullshit. No one has to take chick- two of cat. She can be reached at never wants to incur your wrath again. I builder and provides a shared sense of enshit.” Truer words were never spo- [email protected]. The Independent is where you need us, across the platforms and devices you use to stay informed. Visit edgewood.news or pick us up in print at locations around the East Mountains and Estancia Valley.

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Both said the town council meeting of He also argued that the town had BASSETT He said the court should not move Nov. 2 had been called illegally. “I feel been sent a copy of the complaint for the Continued from Page 1 forward because there has been no like we were railroaded into a meeting,” sole purpose of deciding whether the opportunity for the defendants to seek Abraham said. town wanted to join in the lawsuit as a participation by Bassett and Rael in a discovery or offer a defense. “Everything She also objected to Bassett's partici- plaintiff, and that receipt of that copy of town meeting held Nov. 2 constituted a seems to be self-evident to Mr. Terry,” pation in the meeting. the complaint for that purpose did not violation of those judgments and meant Lowry said, adding that the proceedings Jaramillo said Sanchez-Gagne had amount to proper service. they should be held in contempt. against Bassett have been “fundamental- said three times in her memory that As rebuttal, Terry argued that “you Kennedy said that meeting had been ly unfair.” Bassett is no longer the mayor, adding didn't show up” and said Rael had properly convened and regularly con- Given the opportunity to rebut the that the meeting was improperly called waived the right to that notice as a result. ducted, adding that those “declaratory” two opposing attorneys, Terry said it was for multiple reasons. “Mr. Terry wants everybody to follow judgments “have no force or effect.” important to know who is representing Sanchez-Gagne said there was “con- the rules of procedure except himself,” Kennedy said the only way to remove whom and “who is entitled to say what.” fusion by the defendants,” adding, Rael said, adding that he is “desperate to an elected official is laid out in state “This is not rebuttal,” Kennedy said. “Hopefully the plaintiff has enlightened hang on to this default judgment” statute, which says the town's governing Terry tried to bring up an allegation of the defendants” on their position. because he “doesn't want to proceed on body must make a motion to do so, and conflict of interest for Bassett. Saying that she was going to give Rael the merits.” that violating a declaratory judgment is Kennedy again interrupted to say he and Bassett “benefit of the doubt,” she Sanchez-Gagne said that because “legally impossible.” hadn't brought up conflict of interest, denied the motion to hold them in con- Terry had sent a copy of its proposed Lowry, representing Bassett on the meaning the comment was not a rebut- tempt of court. order to Rael by email, that “you did contempt motion, joined in all argu- tal, adding to the judge, “Rein this attor- The hearing then moved on to Rael's receive service of that proposed order.” ney in, please.” motion to set aside the default and sum- She denied Rael's motion. Terry later argued that the format of mary judgments against Bassett. In an interview with The RURAL EXTENSION FUNDS NOW the lawsuit is an alternate statutory pro- Rael's argument boils down to due Independent, Kennedy said, “I'm hope- AVAILABLE FROM CENTURYLINK cedure for removing an elected official process, a Constitutional principle that ful this thing can be procedurally from office. guarantees citizens the opportunity to unwound and can be straightened out so Rural New Mexico residential and small business customers located in developments of less than The judge also asked for comments defend themselves when accused. it can proceed in an orderly fashion. It's four units now have funds available to them from Sherry Abraham and Audrey Rael repeated his argument that possible that can happen but it's a bit of through the Rural Extension Fund (REF) Jaramillo, two of the town's four coun- because the complaint had been amend- a complicated mess right now.” for Telephone Line Extensions. A Telephone Line Extension is necessary when CenturyLink cilors, who entered appearances in the ed and was under seal, that neither the He said the two petitions to the state (formerly Qwest) must construct new distribution case as intervenors, representing them- town nor the mayor had been properly Supreme Court were “a good place to cable in excess of 1,000 feet in order to supply selves. served with Court filings. start.” primary telephone service at a street address where service was not previously available, and which would usually be charged to the customer. W h e n p l a c in g a n o r d e r t h a t in c lu d e s L i n e E x t e n s i o n BCSO homicide detectives solve East Mountain shooting charges, eligible customers may receive a credit On November 8, at approximately 8 P.A. announcements for any additional Jensen was later interviewed after toward the construction of a line extension of up to $25,000 per order. Charges in excess of the p.m., Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office occupants to exit outside the home. being advised of his Constitutional $25,000 credit will be the responsibility of the Field Services Division responded to an Deputies were advised that Chris’ broth- rights, the release says. “Through a thor- customer placing the order. East Mountain residence near Escabosa er, Lee Jensen (76), also resided in the ough investigation and interview by Eligibility requirements are as follows: to conduct a welfare check on female res- home. At approximately 9:00 pm, Lee homicide detectives, Lee confessed he • Credits from the Rural Extension Fund are ident Chris Neel (75), at the request of a exited the residence and was secured in a shot Chris, and the firearm was still available to new and existing customers residing concerned family member, according to marked Sheriff’s unit on the scene,” the inside the residence. The firearm was in developments of less than four (4) units. 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He enjoyed nothing more than sitting by preceded in death by a granddaughter, Moriarty, David (and Bobbi) the stream in Virgin Canyon, sipping cof- Mariaelena Martinez. He is survived by McCloskey of Albuquerque, Dale fee or a beer and rolling a cigarette. He his wife, Eileen Martinez; son, Adam McCloskey Jr. of Moriarty, and Brian had found his heaven on earth with those Martinez and wife Katharine; daughters, (and Patricia) McCloskey of Moriarty, rides throughout those mountains. Mike Lorieann Martinez and husband George and Tammie Spann of Moriarty; is survived by his wife, Carla; sons, Sanchez, Karen Hendricks and husband grandchildren Sheldon, Bryanna, Shawn and wife Kim, Kerry and wife Dan and Rebecca Martinez and James Gracie, Trenity, Lynzie, Kailee, Wanda, and Rory. He also leaves behind Eversole; sisters, Mabel Martinez and Ayden, Nevaeh, Emily, Caleb, five grandchildren, Jennifer, Jamie, Lori, Vivian Flores and husband Raymond J.; AliciaAnn, and Julianna; brother Connor and Beckett. The family would 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchil- George McCloskey of Niles, Ohio; Michael R. McClannahan like to express gratitude to the folks at dren. A private family funeral service will three sisters, Charlotte Barrat 1938 – 2020 Chili Hills, especially Maria, who always take place. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cortland, of Ohio, Margie Moore of Michael R. McClannahan peacefully made him feel special. A memorial serv- Hendricks, Albino Gallardo Jr., Javier Moriarty, and June (and Daniel) died surrounded by his family on Nov. 7, ice will be held at a later date. Gallardo, Tim Moraga, Samantha Mariani Fowler of Ohio; along with 2020. He was 82. He had been in failing Hendricks and Elaina Hendricks. several nephews and nieces. Dale was health over the past several months. In Honorary pallbearers will be Estevan preceded in death by his parents; four the end his strong heart finally gave out Gallardo, Julian Baldonado, Jayden brothers, Donald, David, Paul but not without a fight. Hendricks, Liam Martinez, Nathan (Dickie), Ronald, and Terry; and two Although christened Michael at birth, Martinez, Jacob Martinez and Katlynn sisters, Elaine McCloskey and Susan he was Mike to everyone. Born in Moraga. Honorary pallbearer will be Erwin. Columbus, Ohio, in 1938, Mike spent the Jazmin Eversole. Burial will be at the first years of his life with a lung ailment Martinez Cemetery in Edgewood. FONDOS DE EXTENSIÓN RURAL AHORA that made breathing difficult. In a flatbed ESTÁN DISPONIBLES POR PARTE Ford converted into a camp trailer, DE CENTURYLINK Mike’s parents hit the road searching for Los clientes rurales residenciales y de pequeños a climate that would help the small boy negocios de Nuevo México ubicados en desarrollos de menos de cuatro unidades ahora cuentan con heal. They ended up in Eunice, N.M., fondos disponibles a través del Fondo de where Mike thrived. He was a track and Extensión Rural (REF) para Extensiones de Línea Telefónica. Una Extensión de Línea Telefónica field champion and held several state es necesaria cuando CenturyLink (anteriormente records in the hurdles that stood for Qwest) debe construir nuevo cable de distribución mayor de 1,000 pies con el fin de prestar el servicio years. Andy Martinez de teléfono básico en una dirección donde el servicio After high school, Mike attended col- 1946 – 2020 no estaba disponible anteriormente, y que por lo general se le cobraría al cliente. lege at New Mexico Tech and Eastern Andy Martinez, 74, passed away Nov. Al realizar una orden que incluye cargos de Extensión New Mexico University. After stops in 10 in Albuquerque. He was born April 9, de Línea, los clientes elegibles pueden recibir un Dallas and Farmington, Mike started 1946 in Edgewood, to the late Andres crédito para la construcción de una extensión de línea de hasta $25,000 por cada orden. Los cargos que work as a technician at the Nevada Test and Irene (Pohl) Martinez. Andy taught excedan el crédito de $25,000 serán responsabilidad Site where he worked on a rocket engine us the importance of faith, family, and del cliente que realiza la orden. that was supposed to take men to Mars. hard work. He had the voice of an angel Los requisitos de elegibilidad son los siguientes: After Nevada, Mike moved his family to and a love for music that he passed on to Dale L. McCloskey • Los créditos del Fondo de Extensión Rural están disponibles para clientes nuevos y existentes Los Alamos, where he worked at the lab. his children and grandchildren. He was 1953 – 2020 que residen en desarrollos de menos de cuatro (4) By the late 1970s, he was tired of working our fearless leader, the glue that holds Dale L. McCloskey, 67, of Belen, unidades. (El desarrollador será responsable de las instalaciones en desarrollos de cuatro o más for the government and decided to our family together. Andy was a man of passed away Nov. 3 in Albuquerque. unidades.) become an electrical and plumbing con- great values, a patient teacher, advice A private memorial service is planned • Una extensión de línea es necesaria para tractor. He spent he rest of his life saying giver and follower of Christ. Family on Nov. 17 at 11 a.m., with burial at proporcionar servicio telefónico básico en una dirección donde el servicio no estaba disponible he would rather work 14 hours a day for always came first. He was a loving hus- Mount Carmel Catholic Cemetery in anteriormente. himself than eight hours a day for some- band, the love of Nana’s life. He was a Moriarty. Dale was born July 31, 1953 • No hay cargo mínimo por Extensión de one else. father of four children whom he encour- in Warren, Ohio, to George and Línea. Mike retired to Edgewood with his aged to follow their dreams and stood Marion (Dellinger) McCloskey. He Para detalles completos sobre el programa REF o para saber si usted califica, por favor llámenos a los wife, Carla, in 2003 where they became next to them to make it happen. He was did labor work with a private contrac- siguientes números: regulars and friends with the crew at a proud grandpa and great-grandpa. 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Barela echoed that statement. “Being we want to fix. We want to get everybody miles on it and was almost brand new. MOBILE UNIT able to also be good partners with our into one vehicle where decisions can be He said buying a unit like that from a Continued from Page 1 surrounding counties and helping to pro- made.” dealership could cost anywhere from vide resources for them too, instead of Propp said Torrance County pur- $100,000 to $200,000. like the Forest Service. Torrance County always asking Santa Fe chased the unit from Mt. Lebanon Fire Propp said awhile back, Torrance “All these agencies that have different County or Bernalillo County for their Department in Pennsylvania, which had County had acquired an old travel trailer radio channels—now we have the ability resources, we have the opportunity to an original asking price of $90,000. from Hurricane Katrina that was used as to talk with all of them,” he said. help others,” she said. “When we were looking, I was actu- a makeshift command post, but the Propp also said the unit comes with Propp said the next year will hopefully ally getting discouraged over the last logistics for traveling with the trailer seven radio set ups, wi-fi, televisions, two be filled with new changes. year, just of what the price of these were difficult. generators, and the ability to equip a “We’re at that point now where we’re things were,” he said. “We sought out “The disadvantage to that was any camera up top, which is something seeing more disasters, we’re seeing some grants, and it was just, it just time we needed to respond [to an emer- Propp said he wants to buy eventually. more emergencies, they’re more com- never really seemed within our reach. gency], we had to have a truck that was Propp said that the uses for the plex,” he said. “We need to catch up to Then, by circumstance, I happened to able to go pull it and pick it up, and obvi- mobile command unit are pretty broad: that. When people call 911, they need reach out to this chief, and said, ‘Hey, I ously there’s the challenges of getting it The unit can be used when there are that reliable response, and we need to heard you might be getting rid of this into places, pulling a big trailer like that,” fires, if there are long term crime scene provide that to them. That’s bolstering thing, we can’t really give you what he said. “Now, we have a self-contained investigations, even events that people our volunteer departments, that’s look- you’re asking for.’ We had a lengthy unit for basically whoever is going to need to have coordinated effort, and that ing at a combination of integrating some conversation, and I think he saw the bring it just hops in and starts it up and other agencies can use it if it benefits career people in, so we start getting that need for one in our area. They were drives it up there.” them as well. 24/7 coverage.” really cool, and gave us an amazing, Propp also said Torrance County just “What we’re looking to do is actually The vehicle will comfortably hold 10 to amazing price.” purchased a new building near Moriarty, just be a good partner in the East 12 people, said Propp. Propp said Torrance County was able west of Route 66, which will be used for Mountain community,” he said. “If Santa “Any time we had the forest fires up by to negotiate from a $90,000 asking price emergency management, some fire Fe County or Edgewood or Bernalillo the mountain, or we had big events down to $30,000. apparatus, and an emergency shelter. County had a big event and they needed where we have multiple agencies, it gets The county sold a surplus vehicle to “My goal in the next year, you’ll see a it, we would bring it out to support them kind of chaotic,” he said. “A bunch of Sandoval County, which covered most of lot of growth out of this agency, both as well.” people sitting in pick-up trucks and SUVs the price of the mobile unit, he said. emergency management and fire,” he Torrance County Manager Janice not talking to each other, and that’s what Propp said the unit only had 6,000 said.

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Topper Returns (1941), is a 90- minute, spooky screwball comedy mystery starring Joan Blondell with a superb supporting comedy cast of eccentrics. Good fun with a few chills, and you can watch it free online. Joan Blondell (1906–1979) was a gorgeous, versatile, intelligent actor and durable female star. She grew up in a Vaudeville family and debuted at age three in her parents’ act. With vaudeville fading as she entered her twenties, Blondell worked as a model, and, crowned Miss Texas, was a Miss America runner-up. From pageant runway she made it to Broadway in her early twenties when Hollywood beck- oned both Blondell and her co-star James Cagney. villains. Flighty drama matron Billie Like Cagney, Blondell danced, was a Burke turned dialogue into hysterical deft comedian (wisecracking blonde) arias. Eddie Anderson (Jack Benny’s and a superior dramatic actor. They valet, ‘Rochester’) plays a part better made a seven films together. suited to Willie Best; still he delivers By Mark Strobin start warming the surface. Although Bette Davis crowned her- well in a stereotypical role. Meteorologist Below is an example from Professor self as queen of the Warners lot, it was Wisecracker Patsy Kelly and blustery, Cliff Mass from the University of Joan Blondell’s 45 starring movies befuddled detective Donald MacBride Do you known when is the warmest Washington. made over nine years (1930-1938) rounded out the comedy contingent; time of day? Is it noon? Nope! How Weather 1.png under contract to Warner Brothers Carol Landis and Dennis O’Keefe han- about the coolest time of the day? Is it Just for fun, what day is the coldest that paid to keep the lights on at the dled the romance; and George Zucco, 3 a.m.? Nope! The following is general day in winter? The answer is, it studio during the Depression. Raphaela Ottiano, Trevor Bardette and information, and cold and warm depends! It’s hard for a meteorologist Joan was among the most respected silent film star H.B. Warner round out fronts can change temperatures out of to be definitive! and beloved of Warners' stars. Not the cast of unusual suspects. the general norm. Below you can see when the coldest given to tantrums, she was always on Topper Returns is the fourth in the Heating is cumulative throughout day of the years is across the United time with her lines memorized. American Vaudeville Museum's sug- the day, thus the maximum tempera- States (from the National Centers for Directors requested her for their casts, gested series of “Exceptional Films of ture usually occurs around the middle Environmental Information). The and everyone on the set—from co-stars Every Era and Many Lands” presented of the afternoon. At this point in the coldest days of the year in our area are and supporting actors to crew, make- by the American Vaudevill Museum, day, the sun is still high enough in the generally from Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, up and costuming—found her cheery The Independent, East Mountain sky to continue to warm the surface per the National Weather Service and cooperative. Public Library and Route 66 Arts and with the addition of the solar office in Albuquerque. Starting in 1938 and for ever after, Alliance. energy that has accumulated up to Blondell freelanced on film (44 more Topper Returns isn’t a serious arty that point. Mark Strobin is a meteorologist who movies), acted on Broadway (15 plays), film, but it is a heck of a lot of fun. The coolest part of the day is about loves family, weather, mountains and in 33 radio dramas, and over a hun- Watch the full-length Topper Returns 30 minutes after sunrise. This is traveling. Got a weather question? Send dred acting roles on television. free on-line at because cooling overnight is cumula- questions and comments to him at Bette Davis, Jimmy Cagney and youtube.com/watch?v=X_9ZQeoX1d8 tive. With no solar radiation, the tem- [email protected] or find Olivia de Havilland bulled their way &ab_channel=MovieNavigator. perature cools during the night and is his East Mountains Weather group on through Warner Brothers demanding not able to recover until the sun rises Facebook. better roles, more money and artistic Movies in the Mountains (in Exile) and gets high enough in the sky to control—all three went on suspension is presented for The Independent by to show they meant business. And it Frank Cullen, a published historian worked for them. But Blondell could and novelist, 2011 recipient of NY not afford independence. She had par- Theatre Museum Award for ents, siblings, children and grandchil- Excellence in the Preservation of dren to support. 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ISTATE OF NEW MEX- decedent are required to ever barred. Claims must tancia, NM 87016. 505-900-2371 ICO NOTICE TO CREDITORS present their claims be presented either to the Dated: October 15, 2020 Telephone number (op- IN THE PROBATE within four (4) months undersigned personal /s/ tional) COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY after the date of the first representative at the ad- Signature of personal Email address (optional) TORRANCE COUNTY GIVEN that the under- publication of any pub- dress listed below, or representative signed has been ap- lished notice to creditors filed with the Probate Cassandra Palmer 59 lines IN THE MATTER OF THE pointed personal or sixty (60) days after Court of Torrance Printed name The Independent ESTATE OF Donald M. representative of the es- the date of mailing or County, New Mexico, lo- 96B Skyline Dr. 10/30/20, 11/6/20, Palmer, DECEASED. tate of the decedent. All other delivery of this no- cated at the following ad- Address 11/13/20 persons having claims tice, whichever is later, dress: Edgewood, NM 87015 No. 2678 against the estate of the or the claims will be for- 205 S. Ninth St., Es- City, state, and ZIP code

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Legal Notice STATE OF NEW MEXICO District of the State of during a regular term of Court COUNTY OF TOR- NOTICE New Mexico, at: the Court, or as soon By: /s/ On Saturday, September RANCE thereafter as the matter Deputy Court Clerk 26, 2020, money was SEVENTH JUDICIAL DIS- TAKE NOTICE that in ac- Neil Mertz Judicial Com- may be heard, the matter found at Manzano TRICT COURT cordance with the provi- plex of The Petition for Submitted by: Mountain Art Council sions of Section 40-8-1 903 N. 5th Street Change of Name for /s/ (101 E Broadway, IN RE: The Petition for through Section 40-8-3, Estancia, Torrance Pamela Renee Rogers, a Petitioner, pro se Mountainair NM Change of Name NMSA 1978, PAMELA County, New Mexico, person over the age of 87036) by a volunteer. of Pamela Renee Rogers RENEE ROGERS will 87016 14, from Pamela Renee 55 lines To identify and claim apply to the Honorable Rogers to Cheyenne The Independent the funds, contact the No. D-722-CV-2020- Mercedes C. Murphy, on the 12 day of Novem- Pamela Renee Galvin. 11/6/20, 11/13/20 Mountainair Police De- 00152 District Judge for the 7th ber, 2020, at 4:40 pm, Susan Rossignol, Clerk of partment, (505) 384- 2705, by January 8, LEGAL NOTICE 2021.

13 lines STATE OF NEW MEXICO NOTICE IS HEREBY lished notice to creditors County, New Mexico, lo- Address The Independent IN THE PROBATE GIVEN that the under- or sixty (60) days after cated at the following Atascadero, CA 93422 10/9/20, 10/16/20, COURT signed has been ap- the date of mailing or address: City, state and ZIP code 10/23/20, 10/30/20, TORRANCE COUNTY pointed personal other delivery of this no- 205 S. Ninth St., Es- 805-345-7272 11/6/20, 11/13/20, representative of the es- tice, whichever is later, tancia, NM 87016. Telephone number (op- 11/20/20, 11/27/20, IN THE MATTER OF THE tate of the decedent. All or the claims will be for- tional) 12/4/20, 12/11/20, ESTATE OF Lorenz persons having claims ever barred. Claims must Dated: October 18, 2020 [email protected] 12/18/20, 12/25/20, Jaramillo, DECEASED. against the estate of the be presented either to the /s/ Email address (optional) 1/1/21 decedent are required to undersigned personal Signature of personal No. 2680 present their claims representative at the ad- representative 61 lines within four (4) months dress listed below, or Meagen Meyer The Independent NOTICE TO CREDITORS after the date of the first filed with the Probate Printed name 11/6/20, 11/13/20, publication of any pub- Court of Torrance 11207 Pamplona Way 11/20/20

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO NOTICE TO CREDITORS present their claims be presented either to the tancia, NM 87016. Telephone number (op- IN THE PROBATE within four (4) months undersigned personal Dated: Oct 15, 20 tional) COURT NOTICE IS HEREBY after the date of the first representative at the ad- /s/ Email address (optional) TORRANCE COUNTY GIVEN that the under- publication of any pub- dress listed below, or Signature of personal signed has been ap- lished notice to creditors filed with the Probate representative 56 lines IN THE MATTER OF THE pointed personal or sixty (60) days after Court of Torrance Jeanette Ridenour The Independent ESTATE OF Eugene Stans- representative of the es- the date of mailing or County, New Mexico, lo- Printed name 10/30/20, 11/6/20, bury, DECEASED. tate of the decedent. All other delivery of this no- cated at the following ad- 40 Sandia St. 11/13/20 persons having claims tice, whichever is later, dress: Address No. 2679 against the estate of the or the claims will be for- Moriarty, NM 87035 decedent are required to ever barred. Claims must 205 S. Ninth St., Es- City, state, and ZIP code

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC of Brandon Ghiassi for a 8E SEC 7, aka 349 E. Notice is hereby given Monday, November 30 at jeras.com 2 weeks prior HEARING Zone Change of five lots Venus Rd., & TR N2- that The Village of Tijeras 6pm via Zoom. Zoom in- to the Public Hearing. from R1 Residential 1- NW4-SE4, T10N R7E, Governing Body will host formation for the Public Please contact Clerk Hal- The Planning & Zoning acre lot to AG – Agricul- SEC 12, aka 0 Rat- a Public Hearing to con- Hearing will be posted lie Brown to request a Commission of the Town tural. Tract A-2, T10N R tlesnake Run, NMPM, sider proposed changes on villageoftijeras.com physical copy of the proof Edgewood will hold a 8E SEC 7, of 35 acres, Town of Edgewood, and updates to Water Or- on Thursday, November posed changes. Quasi-Judicial Hearing at aka 420 Bassett Blvd, & Santa Fe County, New dinance No. 162 and 26. The proposed its Regular Meeting at TR B, T10N R 8E, SEC 7, Mexico. Personnel Ordinance No. changes and updates to 30 lines 6:30 PM on Tuesday, No- of 51.69 acres, aka 315 175. The Public Hearing Water Ordinance No. The Independent vember 24, 2020, at the E. Venus Rd. & TR C, 34 lines will be held during the 162 and Personnel Ordi- 11/13/20 Town of Edgewood Town T10N R 8E, SEC 7, of 40 The Independent regularly scheduled Vil- nance No. 175 will be Hall, 171 A. NM 344 to acres, aka 329 E. Venus 11/13/20, 11/20/20 lage Council Meeting on available at villageofti- consider the Application Rd., & TR A-1, T10 N, R LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Meeting at 5:30pm on at MEMBERS ARE EN- NOTICE OF PUBLIC Town of Edgewood Town aka 170 NM 344, the Saul Community COURAGED TO TELE- HEARING Hall, 171 A. NM 344 to NMPM, Town of Edge- The Town of Mountainair Center, 109 N Roosevelt PHONICALLY ATTEND. consider the Application wood, Santa Fe County, will file an application Ave and telephonically to The Planning & Zoning of Valley View Christian New Mexico. with the USDA Rural De- the public at 1-346-248- Dennis Fulfer Commission of the Town Church for a Zone velopment for financial 7799 (meeting ID: 856- Town Clerk of Edgewood will hold a Change of one lot from 24 lines assistance to purchase of 052-5813), to discuss the Quasi-Judicial Hearing at R1 Residential 1-acre lot The Independent a police vehicle. A pub- proposed project and to 28 lines its Regular Meeting at to SU – Special Use. 11/13/20, 11/20/20 lic meeting for comments provide the opportunity The Independent 6:30 PM on Tuesday, No- Tract A-B-R, T10N R7E will be held at the De- for public comment. 11/13/20, 11/20/20 vember 24, 2020, at the SEC 15, of 4.94 acres, cember 1, 2020 Council ALL COMMUNITY

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