Golden Aspen Rally Moves to IMG Child Abuse by Patrick Jason Rodriguez People Coming to the Event Are Still Going to Ride, Which Requires Registration

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A property of www.ruidosofreepress.com TuesdAY, MAY 17, 2011 • www.ruidosofreepress.com • VOL. 3, NO. 20 Golden Aspen rally moves to IMG Child abuse By Patrick Jason Rodriguez people coming to the event are still going to ride, which requires registration. Registrants hotline makes stay in hotels in Ruidoso, are still going to eat may choose which days they wish to ride. Reporter at restaurants in Ruidoso.” There’s also a trade show, held inside the huge impact When the annual AspenCash Motorcycle That sentiment is shared by at least a convention center during all four days of the By Patrick Jason Rally kicks into gear at the Ruidoso Conven- couple of members of the village of Ruidoso event. Rodriguez tion center on Thursday, it will mark the only Lodgers Tax Committee, which recommend- The Golden Aspen Rally was named the event organized by the Golden Aspen Motor- ed $9,500 total disbursement for both events highest occupancy generated event annually Reporter cycle Association that still remains in Lincoln ($5,000 for AspenCash; $4,500 for Golden by Lincoln County Lodgers Association. The The number to report child County. The more popular Golden Aspen Aspen). AspenCash Rally was named the third high- abuse and neglect in New Mexico Motorcycle Rally held annually in September “I can understand the logic behind the est occupancy generated even annually by has already made a huge impact on is moving to the Inn of the Mountain Gods move, because defi nitely room for growth the Lincoln County Lodgers Association. juvenile safety, says Children, Youth in Mescalero starting this year, after having potential,” said Cindi Clayton-Davis, chair of For more information about either the and Families Department Secretary been held previously at the Ruidoso Downs the village’s Lodgers Tax Committee, adding Golden Aspen Motorcycle Association Yolanda Deines. This news couldn’t Race Track. that she didn’t see the relocation of the event events, call 800-452-8045 have come at a better time, as the While both motorcycle events bring in negatively affect- state was ranked 48th in overall a considerable amount of tourism dollars to ing local busi- child vulnerability, according to a help lift the economy, as local lodgings and nesses. Imagination Iris report released last month by the Ev- eateries see an increase in customer spend- Meanwhile, ery Child Matters Education Fund, ing, the larger Golden Aspen Rally typically although Lodg- a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofi t draws about 30,000 spectators annually. This ers Tax Com- group. has left some people complaining about the mittee member In the fi rst week of April, CYFD loss of revenue for the city and county gener- Lynn Crawford put into service #SAFE (#7233), a ated from gross receipts taxes, which in New backed Pear- direct call telephone number to the Mexico the rate is anywhere between 5.125 son’s decision to Statewide Central Intake Unit in Al- and 7.875 percent, due to the event moving move the Golden buquerque. The goal, according to to nearby Otero County. Aspen Rally, he Deines, is to reduce the amount of Patric Pearson of CP6 Solutions, orga- was wary of how time a caller stays on the telephone nizers of both motorcycle rally events, said vendors wouldn’t from up to 10 minutes to anywhere he understands that there are some who feel have to pay gross between a few minutes and 15 sec- frustrated with the Golden Aspen Rally mov- receipts taxes. onds. The convenience and shorter ing to Mescalero, but he insisted that there The four-day wait time have garnered more state- were many factors that came into play when AspenCash Mo- ments, as CYFD has reported an the decision to move the event was made. torcycle Rally, increase of about 300 calls per day During a telephone interview, he cited a lita- which, accord- reporting child abuse and neglect ny of reasons for the move: ing to Pearson, since the new number went into ef- Weather issues in Ruidoso Downs. More usually draws fect, according to Deines. covered pavement at the Inn of the Mountain about 10,000 “This program already has Gods. A chance to bring in more vendors. annually, runs done so much to raise awareness “I knew people were going to have ques- through Sunday. of child abuse,” said Deines. “The tions about the move,” said Pearson. “But the The highlight of worse thing we can have happen is goal I have with the (Golden Aspen Rally) the event is the that adults look the other way when is to increase attendance and bring in better $10,000 Poker abuse happens. This new number vendors. It won’t change the dynamics. The Run half-day will make it easier for them to report abuse anonymously.” Calls may be made from anywhere in the state. Once a call is Downs Council received, a caseworker will ask the caller questions to determine the type of support that is needed. Infor- crunches numbers mation is then reviewed by a super- By Todd Fuqua ments to North Central, River visor, assigned a priority level and Reporter Lane and Nevada Lane were then turned over to the county offi ce rejected because – accord- Kori Lorick/Ruidoso Free Press where the case is located. Finances topped the items ing to Public Works Direc- of discussion at the May 9 Ru- Kathy Seeley and David Hall have painstakingly Some calls have been screened tor Cleatus Richards – the out for various reasons, including idoso Downs City Council, as bids left several Community cultivated more than 550 varieties of Iris, which can budget season is looming, calls that are not allegations of child Block Development Grant be visited all throughout May at the Hondo Valley Iris abuse. Calls are also rerouted to the To start off, the council and coop funds untapped. Festival. (See story page 5) voted to rescind a motion the “Badly underutilizing the See HOTLINE, pg. 4 council voted on at its last funds we have is a bad start meeting regarding billing of for us,” Richards said. “If we water and sewer customers don’t use these funds, we lose due to a procedural snag. Village to get tough on water these funds.” At the April 25 meeting, By Eddie Farrell project was “way too big to hurry through.” Virden added underusing the council ended up tied 2-2 According to Camp and Village Manager Debi funds already awarded to the Editor when voting to approve the Lee, the liner purchase was before the council in an ef- city could hamper any future The Village of Ruidoso is poised to address press- proposal, and Mayor Tom fort to meet a deadline set by the Offi ce of the State En- applications. ing water issues on several fronts, including updating Armstrong did not cast the gineer, Dam Safety Bureau, in which the village stood “If we don’t use the rest its Water Drought Contingency Plan and address seri- tie-breaker on the advice of to be reimbursed between $500,000 to $650,000 if the of these funds, we’ll lose ous needs on how to capture and distribute water to City Clerk Carol Virden. liner was purchased prior to June 10. about 40 percent of the funds residents and businesses. Virden later admitted Following the council action, Camp told the Ru- for which we’ve been ap- Likewise, the Village Council appears ready to she was at fault when she idoso Free Press that he “fully understood and agreed proved,” Virden said. “If we fi nalize measures to enforce compliance among busi- said state law required a with” the council’s decision, but said he would con- give that money back, we nesses related to FOG – fats, oils and grease – that super-majority for such an tinue to recommend the village purchase the liner, even harbor potential and costly dangers to the new $36 ordinance to be approved, probably won’t get the same if no state or federal assistance were available. million-plus Ruidoso Regional Wastewater Treatment and that a vote by the mayor funding we did before when According to Camp, utilizing Grindstone at its Plant. would not have mattered. we apply next year.” maximum capacity is critical for the village to fi nally At its May 10 meeting, the council removed from “I’m sorry about that, but The bids will go back get control over water consumption. its agenda discussion for the purchase of a $1 million I’m human,” Virden said. out for bid with new param- The dam, built in 1986, has been plagued with liner that would, according to Public Works Director The proposed billing re- eters to use the full funds, and leaks since the fi rst time the reservoir was fi lled. Randy Camp, allow for maximum utilization of the vil- quirements will be discussed Richards assured the council According to Camp and Village Engineer Bob lage’s reservoir at Grindstone Lake. at a special budget workshop, the construction work would Decker, legal challenges prevented the reservoir from Mayor Pro-tem Jim Stoddard asked that the item which the council set for next start on the projects near the being fi lled for nearly two years, a delay which irrepa- be pulled from the agenda, stating that he wanted more Wednesday and Thursday at beginning of July. rably damaged the curing process of the concrete used information before proceeding with action on such a 3:30 p.m. each day. Overdue bills also con- in the dam’s construction. major project. Bids for road improve- See DOWNS, pg. 4 Councilor Gloria Sayers concurred, stating the See VILLAGE, pg. 4 Index Classifi eds ...... 23 Obituary ...... 4 Congratulations Community Calendar...... 2 On the Town...... 11 2011 High School Education ...... 8 Opinion ...... 7 GRADUATES, Events Calendar ...... 21 Sports ...... 13-16 pgs. 17-20 Your Home Could Be Here! List with Us Today! FEATURED HOME 14+ ACRES! CONTEMPORARY STUCCO ON 14+ WOODED ACRES! This 4 br. Sonterra home has beautifully clean, architecturally pleasing lines and a wonderful Pella window package. Cherry cabinets w/ stainless appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Granite, marble and slate surfaces REAL ESTATE TEAM are featured throughout. Lg. master suite w/ two walk-in closets. 3 car garage, 2 CFA furnaces, and 2 refrig. air units. 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Bring a sack lunch and use the side entrance. it could be auctioned off. that evening, but The FRWLC meets the fourth Monday each month at Foundation co-chair- when the auc- the aforementioned time and location. For information, man Slick Graham said tion began 90 call 430-7258. the ring, created by arti- minutes later, the RHS reunion san Simon Gomez, was ring was gone. worth approximately Information Attention – all classmates and graduates from Ruid- $1,600, and likely would on the ring has oso High School class of 1991. Our 20-year reunion has have fetched at least a been placed on been set for June 24-25 in Ruidoso. For more informa- grand in the auction for the foundation’s tion, contact Elyn Clarke at 575-532-6872 to be added the foundation. Facebook page. to the mailing list, or visit our Facebook page at 1991 “We had a great ban- Sierra Blan- Ruidoso High School Reunion. quet, but this was a real ca chapter of the Tennis fundraiser downer,” Graham said. Rocky Mountain The fi rst annual “Raise a Racket” senior doubles “I feel the public really Elk Foundation needs to know about this.” raises money tennis tournament – to benefi t the Ski Apace Disabled A drawing of the ring provided by Slick Graham Skiers’ Program – will be held June 27-July 1 at Alto The ring features for wildlife and Lakes Golf and Country Club; Kokopelli Golf, Tennis seven yellow diamonds elk habitat pres- est service. said. “We help to thing and Social Club; and the Ruidoso Parks and Recreation along its top inset in ivory ervation in the Lincoln “We’re here to pre- forests and improve the courts. and features an elks head National Forest, working serve the habitat for all overall environmental The tournament is for players ages 50 and over on one side an a moun- with ranchers and the for- these animals,” Graham health.” and will feature tournaments for women’s doubles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. Entry fee is $40 per event. To obtain an entry/donation form, email Janice Fisher at fi [email protected]. The entry deadline is June 15. Community Warehouse fundraiser The Southern New Mexico Tribe of Survivors MC will host a lottery and benefi t run for the Community Youth Center Warehouse, Aug. 20, starting with 9:30 a.m. registration at the 200 Church Dr. The escorted 1-hour scenic motorcycle ride leaves at 11 a.m., and cost is $10 per bike, $15 with passenger. There will be live music by the Home Grown Boys, lottery poker prizes for high and low hands, bike washing and door prizes. For more information, call (915) 355-6145, (575) 494-1033 or (575) 808-3267. Humane Society cookbook You can help your Lincoln County Humane Society by sending your favorite recipes of any category. The society is compiling a cookbook of your favorites for a fundraiser. Include your name and a story to go with the recipe, if it has one. Submit recipes to Lindabl65@ gmail.com. Search and rescue The White Mountain Search and Rescue team, located in Ruidoso, is looking for new members. The team, in cooperation with police and sheriff’s department’s Continued next page

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For more Sacramento Mountain Village is a information, visit www.dwsma.org. network of older adults in Ruidoso and surrounding communities who support The Federated Republican Women independent living by offering services of Lincoln County meet the fourth Mon- and activities that keep seniors healthy day of each month at the Ruidoso Senior and happy in their own homes. Benefits of Center at 11:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag membership include art and yoga classes, lunch. For more information, call 430- weekly walking and discussion groups, 7258. social functions and monthly member breakfasts at Cree Meadows Country The Kiwanis Club of Ruidoso meets Club, on the fourth Saturday of the month every Tuesday at noon at K-Bobs. at 9:30 a.m. Membership is open to any Lincoln County resident 55 years or old- The Lincoln County Garden Club er. For more information, call 258-2120 meets on the third Tuesday of each month or visit www.sacmtnvillage.org. at the Otero County Electric co-op, on Highway 48 in Alto, at 9:45 a.m. Visitors Al Anon of Ruidoso meets at 1216 are welcome. The Garden Club’s pur- Mechem at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 10:30 pose is to encourage community beauti- a.m. Saturdays. fication and conservation, and to educate members in the arts and sciences of hor- Alcoholics Anonymous meets at ticulture. For more information, call 973- 1216 Mechem at 7:30 a.m., noon, 5:15 2890. p.m. and 8 p.m. daily; Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. and Friday, Saturday and Sunday at The Lincoln County Regulators, 8 p.m. members of the Single Action Shooters Society, hold matches the second Satur- Altrusa Club International meets at day of every month at the Ruidoso Gun 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month Range located on Hale Lake Road. Reg- at First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road. istration is at 9 a.m., matches start at 10 a.m. The public is welcome to participate The Capitan Women’s Club meets or watch the action. During the shooting at the Capitan Library at 101 E. Second matches, all other shooting is suspended. St. in Capitan. Meetings are held 6:30 For more information, call Avery (AKA p.m. on the first Wednesday of each Rowdy Lane) at 937-9297. month. Refreshments are served. For more information, call 354-6026 Optimist Club meets at noon every Wednesday at K-Bobs in Ruidoso. The Carrizozo Roadrunners Chap- ter of the Lincoln County Extension As- The Photographic Society of Lin- sociation meetings are held on the third coln County – dedicated to the advance- Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. at the ment of digital photography – meets the Otero county Electric Cooperative com- second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. munity room on 12th Street in Carrizozo. in the Region IX offices at 237 Service Chapter meetings are open to anyone in- Road. Annual dues are $15 per family terested. For more information, call Bar- which includes lectures and field trips. bara VanGorder at 575-648-9805 or Doris Contact Leland Deford at 257-8662 or Cherry at 354-2673. Herb Brunnell at 258-4003. 4 Ruidoso Free Press May17, 2011 DOWNS From page 1 cerned the council, specifically a number of overdue water balance was not paid at the end of 45 days. The full council “We won’t be receiving as much gross receipts tax accounts owed the city. agreed and approved the agreement. from the rally now that it’s moved, so I think it’s fair we Terri Mosley, finance and procurement director for the fund events that are still in Ruidoso Downs,” Williams city, said several residents have fallen so far behind be- Called to task said. cause of the penalties incurred. All the financial machinations earned the council a Holman was concerned about the council going over “Many pay by the month, but the penalties are usually tongue-lashing from concerned citizens Pam Williams and the Lodgers Tax Committees head, who made the recom- more than the monthly rate,” Mosley said. “This would Joyce Gustafson during public comments. The pair urged mendations in the first place. give them a grace period to pay up what they owe in full, city officials to conduct next week’s budget workshops “I agree with what Gary is saying, but I’m sure the and all penalties would then be waived.” with the goal of greater efficiency and fiscal responsibility. committee discussed this very thing when they made their Councilor Dean Holman pointed out the partial listing “We need wise and honest people to fix the disrepair,” recommendations,” Holman said. of customers with outstanding balances which were pro- Williams said from a prepared statement. “We need both Williams moved the funding be tabled until they could vided to councilors, stating the $16,000 shown as owed improved services and decreased costs to our residents. In be discussed at next week’s budget workshop, giving for services represented only a fraction of the total money looking at previous budgets and audits, it is obvious that members from the Lodgers Tax Committee a chance to of- owed the city. revenues are inflated to balance expenditures.” fer input. He also said he had a problem with the city waiving In other action, the council: fees. • Approved an ordinance which cleans up the city’s “When we give people who habitually have problems personnel policies to comply with the personnel policy paying their bills a break, then we penalize people who manual – changing and clarifying job descriptions and re- pay their money every month. We have to get people’s at- quirements for the Chief Purchasing Officer, City Clerk, Obituary tention on this,” Holman said. “I say we turn off the water Director of Public Works and Fire Chief; now, and they decide how long they want to have no water. • Recognized Utility Clerk Emma Herrera as the em- Bobby Dan Crenshaw If they pay in 30 minutes, then they have water again in ployee of the quarter; 1944 - 2011 half an hour. If they want to wait 45 days, then they have • Approved a memorandum of agreement between the Trainer and former professional football player no water for 45 days.” city, the Village of Ruidoso Downs and Lincoln County for Bobby Dan Crenshaw of Carrizozo died May 11 after Mosley was uncomfortable with shutting off water a DWI prevention program funded by a grant paid for by a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 67. to customers right off, saying the customers would be in- DWI court convictions; Crenshaw was very active in horseman’s associa- formed they would lose water service if the outstanding • Approved adjustments to the yearly budget to reflect tions as a board member of Horseman’s Benevolent extra money received for some proj- and Protective Association and a longtime member ects, and; of the horseman’s committee at Ruidoso Downs. He Man shot in robbery attempt • Named Joyce Gustafson to the was honored with the 2009 Jim Curry Memorial Life- A 39-year-old Ruidoso man allegedly demanded his wallet,” Economic Development Board, and; time Achievement Award by the New Mexico Horse was treated for a gunshot wound and when the man refused, “one • Discussed the Lodgers Tax Breeders Association. May 10 after being shot in what of the suspects shot him at close Committee recommendations for spe- Crenshaw was born in Fort Sumner and then Ruidoso police are calling “an at- range with a small caliber firearm cial events in 2011-2012. raised in White Oaks, New Mexico. His high school tempted armed robbery.” which was wrapped in a towel.” Councilor Gary Williams suggest- athletic career gained national prominence when he According to police, the inci- The victim was transported to ed a major portion of the $5,000 recom- was honored as a national all American football play- dent occurred around 7:45 p.m. at the Lincoln County Medical Cen- mended for the Golden Aspen Motor- er and set state records competing in hurdle events on the intersection of University and ter for his injuries. cycle Rally – which will relocate to the the track. He was also active in rodeos. Ranier drives. Ruidoso police said the inves- Inn of the Mountain Gods after several He then continued his football career at New The victim, according to po- tigation into the shooting is con- years at Ruidoso Downs Race Track Mexico State University and played weak-side line- lice, reported he was walking near tinuing, and ask that anyone with – and increase funding to the Lincoln backer for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 through the intersection when “he was ap- any information on the crime con- County Cowboy Symposium, Ruidoso 1969. proached by two Hispanic males in tact the police department at 575- Chili Cookoff, and the Billy the Kid After his football career, he taught physical edu- a tan colored truck. The two men 258-7365. Casino Chute Out bullriding event – all cation and science in Arkansas while also coaching of which will be held at the track. the football, track and basketball teams. He then returned to New Mexico and was the ad- ministrator at Fort Stanton Hospital and the mayor of VILLAGE Carrizozo. From page 1 In the early 1980s, Crenshaw followed his father into the business of training racehorses on the New Grindstone reservoir was not al- Purchasing the liner, Camp said, tions, water could be turned off to the Mexico circuit. lowed to fill until spring of 1988, and is only one portion of repairing Grind- property in question. He is survived by his wife Darla and four chil- by June 1988 was leaking in excess of stone; installation of the impermeable Another proposal under consider- dren – Kennth Crenshaw, Lisa Crenshaw, Chuck two million gallons a day. barrier could, depending on circum- ation acknowledges that “water pric- Goodman and Cash Spanhanks. He is survived by Subsequently, the village, in stances, cost as much as another $2 ing can be an incentive” to customers five grandchildren. agreement with the Dam Safety Bu- million or more. to make improvements to reduce wa- Services were held on Sunday, May 15 at 1 p.m. reau, has kept Grindstone’s water lev- Meanwhile, the village is eye- ter consumption. in White Oaks. els at a minimum of 16 feet below the ing other, more immediate measures “The current water rates are cum- spillway, or at about 65 percent of the to ensure water conservation, includ- bersome and don not provide an in- reservoir’s capacity. ing toughening ordinances that would centive to conserve,” reads one staff Camp said that while Grindstone give village officials greater power of report. “A new rate structure needs to currently supplies about 30 percent of enforcement in drought or emergency be developed that is fair and encour- the village’s municipal water – Alto conditions, such as those experienced ages conservation.” reservoir and Eagle Creek provide in the freeze last February. Village staff has been directed to Mention this ad for the most of the remaining 70 percent One proposal under consider- provide the council with a compre- – full utilization of Grindstone is es- ation would, in a state of emergency, hensive list of drought contingency MYSTIC $ off sential in future plans to link the vil- ban the washing of vehicles and force measures for the council’s May 31 SPRAY $ 5 lage’s various water delivery systems commercial car washes, dry cleaners meeting, and in such a format that the any tan package TAN 25 COUPON Expires 7-12-11 as well as to maximize its effluent wa- and laundries to close, and would pro- council can take action and imple- 1009 MECHEM DR, SUITE 2 • MTN. TOP PLAZA ter rights. vide that in cases of repeated viola- ment the measures immediately. 575.258.1067 • [email protected] HOTLINE 1086 mechem • ruidoso,nm 88345 From page 1 (575) 258-9922 carlb s ad OFFICE: (575) 302-6722 appropriate law enforce- great that they have come neglect, protecting our kids, LOVINGTON OFFICE: (575) 396-0499 ment agency. up with a new number for it is up to us.” www.ruidosofreepress.com Statewide, there are people to remember,” she Deines has been trav- A property 561,318 children under the said, adding, “Even though eling statewide since the of age of 19, and, CYFD typi- it’s everyone’s responsibil- beginning of April and will cally receives more than ity to look after kids, not continue reaching out to The Ruidoso Free Press is published every Tuesday by the Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345. The circulation of the Ruidoso Free Press exceeds 9,000 printed copies weekly, with almost 8,000 papers delivered via direct mail to homes and post office boxes located exclusively within Lincoln County. Over 1,000 papers are available communities through May, for purchase at newsstands, stores and hotels throughout Lincoln County. First class subscriptions to the Ruidoso Free Press are available for $80 by calling 575-258-9922. Classifieds, 30,000 calls per year, ac- everyone does. legals, obituaries, wedding announcements, birth announcements and thank-you ads are available by calling the classified department at 575-258-9922. For all advertising cording to a press release “While there’s no doubt alerting them of the new re- opportunities, call 575-258-9922. For submission of all editorial copy, press releases or letters to the editor, please email [email protected], or call 575-258-9922. from CYFD. About 18,000 that the new system will porting number. The secre- Lisa Morales, General Manager • [email protected] tary said she will be making are investigated further and be affective in getting new Will Rooney, Assistant General Manager Kim Smith, Office Manager nearly 5,000 are substantiat- calls coming in, we’ll have a trip to Lincoln County this [email protected] • (575) 937-4413 [email protected] ed cases of abuse or neglect. to wait and see what kind of week to speak with staff at Eddie Farrell, Editor Jessica Freeman, Inside Sales The majority of cases, about positive effect it will have the CYFD field office in Ru- [email protected] • (575) 937-3872 [email protected] Todd Fuqua, Sports Editor Tina Eves, Traffic/Production Coordinator 72.7 percent, involve “phys- on providing evidence of idoso about the new number. 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William Brady of Billy the Seeley says her inspira- Kid fame, Alice Seeley and tion for creating an iris farm David Hall are cultivating came from seeing an entire their passion — Irises. yard full of iris at someone’s Seeley has been smitten home, “I thought, I could with irises since she was a have an iris farm! David, teenager. She was visiting who is always optimistic Santa Fe with her grand- about my ideas, and who mother and saw a striking I couldn’t do this without, dusky salmon colored iris, thought it was great, so we “Since then, I have been on started.” the hunt to track down that The event kicked off iris…And, in the meantime, in 2002, and now draws I’ve collected quite a few crowds in the thousands. others,” Seeley says. Visitors can stroll the gar- “Quite a few others” dens, picnic on the grounds, translates to approximate- and visit Seeley’s art gal- ly 550 different varieties lery. A variety of irises are the duo cultivates on the on sale and Seeley is often iris farm today. Strolling on hand to share her infi nite Kori Lorick/Ruidoso Free Press supply of For sheer beauty, few fl owers can top the iris, and Alice Seeley and David Hall have horticultural To find out more knowledge. nurtured more than 550 different varieties of the fl owers which can be seen daily during the S h e Hondo Valley Iris Festival. about having your says that one on others, “A wife dragged Now he loves irises!” and Museums across the The iris farm will be of the best her husband here one year. In addition to being country. Seeley is also a open until Oct. 1 with free business featured things about The next time he came back, avid horticulturists, Seeley painter, sculptor, and textile admission and is located at the garden he was full of questions and Hall operate a jewelry designer, all of which are mile marker 284 on High- on this Business is seeing the about irises and wanted to factory nearby that crafts featured in the farm’s gal- way 70. See www.hondoir- Page, call impact it has talk to me about everything. jewelry for National Parks lery. isfarm.com for more details. 258-9922 Teacher layoffs eminent due to budget cuts By Eugene Heathman has approximately 250 employees, includ- about $1 million and will also avoid having non-education staff employing approxi- ing to access the district’s emergency fund. Reporter mately 160 teachers. “The teaching staff The recently passed general obligations Statewide education budget cuts are will be cut by about seven or eight,” Harris (GO) bond assist specifi cally with capital now affecting the Ruidoso Municipal said. improvements projects but does not apply Schools District which is now faced for the The necessary cuts will save the district for district salaries fi rst time with conducting employee layoffs DRIVING RANGE and non-renewal of certain contracts THECell Phone Doctor The harsh reality was delivered by Breakfast & Lunch HAPPY HOUR District Superintendent Dr. Bea Harris’s BUY • SELL • REPAIR  Water Damage Home of the Beer & $ 99 $ 00 presentation to the school board May 10.  Cracked Screens 2 Breakfast Several one and two-year teacher contracts a Bucket 8  Bad Speakers & Mics Daily Specials will not be renewed next school year and  Blackberry Trackballs Fridays from 4 - 6 PM Weekly Lunch seven instructional assistant positions will 1204 Mechem Dr. #11 • Ruidoso Specials 800.854.6571 likely be cut. 575-808-8161 www.thelinksatsierrablanca.com Carry Out Harris contends the cuts come as Fed- Available 105 Sierra Blanca Drive eral Reinvestment and Recovery funds Ruidoso, NM 88345 • 575.258.5330 which supported the positions are depleted UNLIMITED PREPAID PLANS 575.257.1778 so the 37 teaching assistants this year will FREE PHONE with PagePlus or AirVoice activation be trimmed to 29 for the coming school “May all guests who enter here,  No Contract; No Credit Check; No Deposit year.  Use your Verizon, Alltel or AT&T Phone leave as friends.” Statewide, school districts are desper-  Keep Your Current Phone Number! 113 Rio Street 6 am - 3 pm ately exploring various contingency plans ACCESSORIES • CHARGERS One block north of Sudderth Monday thru in the wake of budget cuts. 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Duffy said he had not because Otero County is not part of the list of external agencies to receive funding as part of Likewise, Montes is in the process of soliciting the Big Brothers Big Sisters southeastern region. the 2011-12 fiscal year budget approved by the Lincoln funds from municipal governments, as well as asking The money that the Community Youth Center ware- County Board of Commissioners, the organization’s di- money from private donors. The organization receives house had sought from the county, according to Montes, rector, Steve Duffy, wasted little time brooding about the about $12,000 annually from private donations. And like was to help keep the center operating, which it does on decision. “It was a big blow not getting that money from Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Community Youth Center an annual budget of about $22,000. The center not only the county, but now we have to focus on getting funding Warehouse also received a grant from the Hubbard Foun- provides area youth with after-school activities but of- from other places,” he said. dation, in the amount of $5,000. fers adults and children exercise classes and martial arts Victor Montes, the director for the Community Big Brothers Big Sisters, the largest provider of one- training. The center also organizes two to four dances per Youth Center Warehouse in Ruidoso, which was estab- to-one youth mentoring services in the country, had re- month that are attended by about 150 middle school and lished three years ago, he said, to provide area children quested $7,500 from the county to support the costs of high school students. with a myriad of after-school activities, had pretty much adding five new mentoring relationships. The amount The lack of monetary support from local government the same reaction after his organization was denied by sought was more than double than what the organization for these types of organizations could be detrimental, ac- the county a funding request for $10,000. “I understand had requested and received from the county in each of cording to Dinah Hamilton, a professor of sociology and their budget is tight, that a lot of people need money,” the past two fiscal years ($3,000 in 2009-10; $3,600 in chair of the social sciences department at Eastern New he said. 2010-11). The organization requested more money this Mexico University in Ruidoso. At a time when government budgets are strained year due to the growing population of children in the “When mentoring programs are done well, they re- and the economy is only slowly nursing back to health county that require youth mentoring services, said Duffy. ally do have an impact on at-risk youth,” said Hamilton, in Lincoln County, external organizations that aid in the At a county Board of Commissioners preliminary adding that it seems that when we have budget cuts, no betterment of youth and families that in years past could budget hearing May 3, Duffy told commissioners that the matter the level of government, programs aimed at chil- rely on help from the county for funding are shifting their Lincoln County branch of Big Brothers Big Sisters boast dren are typically the first to be slashed. But she also said focus on finding money in other places. the highest number of adult-youth mentoring matches she understood how the county could deny funding for The Lincoln County Juvenile Justice Board, a pro- (44) in the southeastern region, which consist of Chaves, these types of organizations; not only because of the cur- gram that is managed through a contract with Juvenile Curry, DeBaca, Eddy, Lea, Lincoln, Quay and Roosevelt rent economy and governments want to be conservative Community Corrections, was approved by county com- counties. He said 70 matches would be the goal of the or- with funding, but rather that it’s hard to show on paper missioners for its request of $8,000 in funding. ganization, including a new mentoring program for Mes- statistics on how money for these types of programs is Duffy, who is a grant writer, had already begun work- calero involving Native American children matched with being spent for the benefit of society. ing on grant proposals for Big Brothers Big Sisters well Native adults. Commissioners Mark Doth and Kathryn Still, she said, “In a small town environment like we before he found out that the county had denied his orga- Minter each questioned Duffy about the organization’s have here, there isn’t much for kids to do after school.” Hubbard Foundation steps up for agencies The RD and Joan Dale Hubbard Foun- will be in addition this.” The Southeast New Mexico Grant dation is pleased to announce grants to a to our 2011 South- I’ve seen this Added Coun- Program each year awards grants to de- number of Lincoln County charitable or- eastern New Mexico ty Commissioner serving 501[c]3 non-profit organizations ganizations. Grant Program which organization, to- Kathryn Minter: “I in the seven county area of Southeast New “We recognize the strain the econo- we will be awarding “ think this is wonder- Mexico. Last year the Hubbard Founda- my has placed on the revenues that sup- next fall”, stated Mr. tally unsolicited, ful. This is what we tion awarded 47 grants totaling $234,896. port our local governments in Lincoln Donaldson. on the Commission Over the years, the Program has awarded County,” said Robert Donaldson, Execu- Ruidoso Mayor step up to address wanted, for private 343 grants totaling $1,819,542. The 2011 tive Director of the Hubbard Foundation, Ray Alborn, who citizens and organi- Southeast New Mexico Grant Program ”With the Lincoln County Commission’s serves as president of these issues, and zations such as the will begin accepting applications on May decision to eliminate funding for a num- the Lincoln County Hubbard Foundation, 15. The deadline is August 1. If your orga- ber of Lincoln County charities that pro- Food Bank, called the I’m very grateful to help address these nization is interested in the grant program, vide services to many of our citizens, the grant “a great, great community needs. please contact the Hubbard Foundation at Hubbard Foundation has decided to pro- thing,” adding that for it. The Foundation is 575-258-5919 or at info@hubbardfounda- – Commissioner Tom Battin vide one-time grant funds to these orga- the donation “speaks being very, very gen- tion.com for an application. nizations during this period of transition volumes about Mr. ” erous with this ac- Read more at www.RuidosoFreePress. as they look for new sources of funds for and Mrs. Hubbard and the generous works tion, and we’re all very grateful.” com. future operations.” of the Hubbard Foundation.” The following grants are being award- Alborn said he was confident the ed: Lincoln County Food Bank $7,500, grants would “literally keep alive” some Lincoln County Big Brothers and Big of the agencies to receive the unexpected Sisters $5,000, Sacramento Mountain Vil- funding. lage $1,500, White Mountain Search and Lincoln County Commissioner Tom Rescue $2,500 and the Community Youth Battin called the grants “clear evidence of Center Warehouse in Ruidoso $5,000. the Hubbard Foundation’s commitment to “It is our sincere hope that these funds the humanitarian needs of our community. are helpful for the survival of these organi- Over the years, I’ve seen this organization, zations, which provide so much help to the totally unsolicited, step up to address these citizens of Lincoln County. These funds issues, and I’m very grateful to them for May 17, 2011 Ruidoso Free Press 7 Opinion Sagebrush lizard threatens oil, gas industry Steve Henke is President of the New Mexico Oil and Gas velopment. There are thousands of existing leases with result of an endangered species listing. Association, a 50-year resident of New Mexico, and has over 30,000 producing wells within Dunes Sagebrush The impacts of listing are difficult to quantify, but the extensive experience working with the Endangered Spe- Lizard habitat. pattern and progression are easily recognizable. Is a 10 cies Act. The Wild Earth Guardians and the Center for Bio- percent reduction to a $20 billion a year industry in the logical Diversity don’t like to talk about their plans if they Permian Basin possible? I would say not only possible, The recent press releases by the Wild Earth Guard- are successful in having the lizard listed as an endangered but probable, given the track record of litigation and re- ians and the Center for Biological Diversity criticizing species. However, the track record and tactics used by strictions imposed under the application of the Endan- the claim that an Endangered Species Act listing for the these groups is well established. If the lizard is listed as gered Species Act in other areas of the country. Dunes Sagebrush Lizard will cost jobs and decrease eco- endangered, any action proposed on these existing leases There is a more balanced path forward, short of list- nomic activity in southeastern New Mexico is yet another will have to be evaluated for potential impacts under Sec- ing the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard under the Endangered orchestrated attempt by these groups to mislead the pub- tion 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Species Act. That is continuation of the Cooperative Con- lic while hiding their real agenda. To suggest that placing Impact evaluations are reasonable when taken at face servation Agreement program, whereby ranchers and oil the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard on the Endangered Species value. The problem is that the Wild Earth Guardians and and gas operators have voluntarily agreed to proactive List will not affect jobs or the economy is wrong, and the Center for Biological Diversity routinely challenge conservation measures to protect the Dunes Sagebrush these groups know better. reasonable and well evaluated impact determinations, Lizard and the Lesser Prairie Chicken. Under existing Wild Earth Guardians and the Center for Biological and aggressively challenge government agencies over ac- Cooperative Conservation Agreements, over 800,000 Diversity cite recent lease data from the Bureau of Land tions involving existing and proposed projects. acres have been enrolled in the program where landown- Management as justification for their arguments. Such An endangered species listing for the Dunes Sage- ers and lessors agree to conduct their operations in a man- a position is disingenuous, at best. The Bureau of Land brush Lizard combined with the established practices of ner that benefits both species. Management, through their planning process, has perma- the Wild Earth Guardians and the Center for Biological Under these Cooperative Conservation Agreements nently withdrawn thousands of acres from future leas- Diversity will likely result some reduction in future de- almost $1 million has been raised from the private sec- ing. This decision, in and by itself, removes the resource velopment on existing leases, and quite possibly, forced tor to restore habitat and further study the best methods developmental opportunities, jobs, taxes, royalties and curtailment and even suspension of current oil and gas of protecting these species. In addition to providing real economic activity associated with new drilling on these production. dollars for conservation, the Cooperative Conservation off-limits lands. Under an endangered species listing, the Wild Earth Agreement program requires operating practices in the oil In addition, the lease offerings by the Bureau of Guardians and Center for Biological Diversity will be and gas industry that reduce or eliminate adverse effects Land Management cited will require extensive analysis one step closer to their goal of slowly strangling the oil on the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard and Lesser Prairie Chick- and mitigation, if located in lizard habitat. The required and gas industry with continuous lawsuits against Fed- en while promoting the economy of the Permian Basin. mitigation, whether it be directional drilling, avoidance, eral agencies. When these cases are settled, legal fees are Cooperative Conservation Agreements are the win- timing limitations, or some other restrictions, may make awarded to these groups and paid with taxpayer dollars. win path forward. These agreements should not only be these new leases less attractive and less likely to be de- The funds received are then used to fund another round of allowed, but promoted, as the best hope for the Dunes veloped, adversely impacting jobs and the economy of lawsuits. This scenario plays itself out repeatedly – until Sagebrush Lizard and the people of New Mexico. southeastern New Mexico. more companies finally abandon projects because of the Steve Henke, President The most troubling aspects of endangered species time and expense of compliance with ever-tighter restric- New Mexico Oil & Gas Association listing for the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard is the reality that tions, and the burdensome cost of environmental analy- Santa Fe, NM 87504 over 95 percent of the species’ known habitat in New sis, mitigation, and litigation. The loss of jobs and tax Office (505) 982-2568 Mexico and Texas is currently leased for oil and gas de- revenue for the State of New Mexico will be the ultimate [email protected]

Letters to the editor To the Editor: Mexico. A sixth project, Tres Amigas near are complimentary, not a duplication of the over” in a budget exercise or one unwilling I am pleased to report that the April 22 Clovis, will integrate most of these systems work of the Lincoln County Humane Soci- to “find” money when a budget is exceeded. Lincoln County Renewable Energy Confer- as well as the national three-part grid. Most ety. Together these vital organizations save Community Service in its purest form ence in Ruidoso drew an estimated 288 par- projects are not located in Lincoln County; the Lincoln County taxpayers thousands of is a donated service performed by individu- ticipants from Lincoln County and adjoin- however, the County and the three-county dollars in disease prevention and animal als or groups for the benefit of the public ing counties, slightly better than attendance region will benefit from their development. population control. The root of prevention (no funding required). Charitable services at the 2010 conference. Several participants Our sincere thanks to sponsors, ven- of animal abuse is education and support, on the other hand normally expect to in- were Easter weekend tourists visiting from dors, participants. A third renewable energy not denial, which perpetuates the problem. clude fundraising as part of their existence. Texas. The accompanying tradeshow had conference and trade show is being sched- For the fiscally conservative Lincoln Many local charities are having to get more an additional 40 vendors from across New uled for April, 2012 in Ruidoso. Hope you County Commissioners: Do the math. A creative this year due to both State and Mexico. High School and college students can make it. suggestion might be to divide the amount Federal budget cuts. Established operations were visibly in attendance this year. Two of available funding by the number of non- and existing funding has recently been re- received college scholarships from the Jim Miller profit requests; the resulting amount would shaped in many an organization. Survival Conference. The overall numbers were an Lincoln County Renewable be distributed to each organization. speaks to strong leadership within those or- encouraging sign of continued interest in Energy Initiative The final budget proposal will be voted ganizations. this promising form of economic develop- Alto on by the commissioners in a public hearing Why would the County Commission be ment for the region. on Tuesday, May 17, at 2:30 p.m. Nonprof- expected to clarify the question “what does The purpose of this second conference To the Editor: its and volunteers should use this opportu- your agency do?” and subsequently be ex- was to stimulate new regional economic I read the article regarding the funding nity to present their appeals for funding. pected to provide guidance on how service development. It already appears to have requests from several service organizations Virginia Watson Jones agencies should transition to private fund- done so. Trade show vendors are already asking for monetary assistance in order to Capitan ing? With regard to Mr. Mastin’s comments reporting follow up sales, new business continue assisting residents and animals of on leadership, true leaders don’t “love” to contacts and additional expansion opportu- Lincoln County. To The Editor, explain themselves and give reasons for nities. Several large scale renewable energy I am very concerned how “cut and In response to a May 10 letter to the their actions… they simply lead. We have projects in the region involving several dif- dried” the commissioners were with sev- editor, unfortunately Dick Mastin didn’t great leaders within our community and our ferent types of renewable energy including eral of these organizations, particularly the identify which service agencies will be im- local residents are extremely generous and natural gas are moving forward. Attention Food Bank, PAWS spay/neuter vouchers, pacted by loss of funding but as a taxpay- supportive. I trust that these leaders will too was brought to bear during the Con- Miracle Paws for Pets and Big Brothers/ er, I’m glad that our County Commission rise to the challenge, obtain necessary fund- ference on the seven wind energy projects Big Sisters. chose not to grant funding based on “tradi- ing through creative measures and continue under development in the northern part of These organizations are providing a tion” (regardless of what was to be fund- the work of agencies that perform viable Lincoln County. The Friday conference very vital service in their respective ar- ed). It is unfair to suggest that the County services to our community. I also trust that was flanked by training on Thursday for eas. These groups are making a difference doesn’t want to fund ANY charitable activi- this set-back will not defeat the hearts of more than 50 realtors through the Ruidoso/ in this county and should have received at ties simply because they reduced or elimi- dedicated volunteers who always give gen- Lincoln County Association of Realtors least partial if not the full funding requests nated funding for a handful. With our huge erously of their time. and by scores of regional residents touring they asked for. Federal and State deficits, it’s refreshing to Laurie Welty Lincoln County on the Saturday 3rd Annual Yes, the county budget is balanced and see a governmental body with money “left Alto, NM Solar and Sustainability Tour. Realtors now didn’t touch the reserve fund, but really, have another tool with which to sell real how good does it make you feel? Was it the estate. Tour participants viewed existing totally right thing to do? Not in my opinion Letters to the editor policy: renewable energy systems from Ruidoso nor to my gut feeling was it the right thing Letters should be 300 words or less and signed with a name and phone Downs to Corona. The Conference appears to do. number. Letters are accepted via email, regular postage or in person at to have met its goal, that of providing ad- Sincerely, our office. [email protected]; 1086 Mechem Drive at the ditional education and motivation for new Susan Carter-Hoffer MTD Radio location. energy-related industrial and small busi- Ruidoso Downs ness economic development in this region. Conference sponsors really made this To the Editor: event happen and enabled participants to Nonprofits develop from societal needs attend without charge. Sponsors included which are not met by other civic organiza- Zia Natural Gas Company, PNM, Otero tions, individuals, community or govern- BE HEARD County Electric Cooperative, Sacred Power ment entities; their intent, both humanitar- Senator Jeff Bingaman, Dem Senator Tom Udall, Dem Corporation, New Mexico Workforce Con- ian and practical, is to resolve the need and nection – Lincoln County, Carrizozo Works provide funding to handle the solution. 702 Hart Senate Office Building 110 Hart Senate Office Building Inc., the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Com- Often only a few volunteers contrib- Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. merce, the NMSU Cooperative Extension ute time, energy and personal funds to the 202-224-5521 202-224-6621 Service, the Lodge at Sierra Blanca, the Ru- sometimes 24 hour a day mission. idoso / Lincoln County Association of Re- Four of five Lincoln County Commis- 202-224-2852 202-2283261 altors, and ENMU-Ruidoso. The support of sioners – Tom Battin was absent – respond- the Village of Ruidoso was also particularly ed to 21 funding requests from Lincoln significant in the success of the Conference. County service organizations in a budget The air in the mountains is thin – Numerous local businesses also contributed hearing on May 3. your chainsaw needs AmericAn Oxygen door prizes or manned trade show booths. The Lincoln County Food Bank, which The good news is that progress is be- served an estimated 7,172 people in 2010, ing made on the expansion of electrical in a county of about 20,000 people, did not transmission. Jeremy Turner, Executive receive funding. The agency’s clients are 575.378.4752 Director of the NM Renewable Energy Au- predominantly elderly, live on Social Secu- thority [and a Ruidoso High School gradu- rity income, and some are disabled. ate], announced at the conference that five In two other “courageous” decisions, transmission projects are now in various Partnership for Animal Welfare and Mir- stages of planning and development in New acle PAWS were not funded. Their goals 8 Ruidoso Free Press May17, 2011 Education ENMU-Ruidoso confers diplomas, degrees By Eddie Farrell bard and Robert T. Lopez. Early Care and Education – Glydia M. Editor Sainz. At the age of 16, Barbara Perine be- General Studies – Teri-Ann E. Miles. came a statistic – a high school drop out. Psychology – Morgan D. Gibbs and For 33 years, she remained a drop out, Beth Trochet. doing her best to raise three children and Teacher Education Transfer Program – always aware of the diffi culties of trying to Garrett P. Born, Sandra Herrera-Rue, Gen- support a family without benefi t of at least nifer L. Warren and Sharon L. Wilson. a high school diploma. University Studies – Brittanie A. Ash- That all changed Thursday night as craft, Sara L. Chapman, Kristie A. Garcia, Perine was recognized at the Spencer The- Loni P. George, Phillip A. Goad, Lawrence ater for the Performing Arts as being the J. Mancha, Toby M. Smith, Charlsy C. designated student speaker in her class of Strange Affuso and Samantha J. Yetley. ENMU-Ruidoso students who successfully Associate of Applied Science degrees completed their General Educational De- were conferred upon: velopmental requirements. Now 53 years old, Perine spoke of Computer Technology – Julie A. Rocha. the challenges of trying to earn her GED Hospitality and Tourism – Alexandria so many years after leaving school, and of J. Chavez, Stacey R. Trapp and Jennifer D. her struggles to even complete the GED re- Webb. quirements. Associate of Science degrees were After successfully passing four of the conferred upon: fi ve areas of the GED, Perine encountered Natural Resources – Racheal R. Head- her greatest challenge – the mathematics ley, Katherine L. Hudson and Crystal P. examination. McClellan. A dyslexia sufferer, Perine said she Jamie A. Estes received a Bachelor of failed her fi rst attempt at the test – by one Science in Early Education degree, Summa question. After studying for another month, Cum Laude. Perine retook the math exam, only to fail a Michael A. Swanner received a Bach- second time, by two questions. elor of Science in Elementary Education Another month of study, another at- degree. tempt at the math exam. Edwina Swearengin and Karrie L. “This time I passed … by three ques- Eddie Farrell/Ruidoso Free Press Wren received Bachelor of University tions. YEAH!,” Perine shouted out to her ENMU-Ruidoso awarded 38 General Educational Development diplo- Studies degrees. fellow GED recipients. “If I can do it, so mas May 13 at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts LeAnn R. Mladek, Susan A. Morss and can you.” Lawana C. Price received Masters of Edu- For her efforts, Perine not only earned Recipients of Certifi cates of Occu- Business Administration – Cheryl D. cation degrees. her GED, but also is now enrolled as a full- pational Training were: Summer A. Arm- Gerthe, Margaret M. Madruga, Lawrence J. Posthumous degrees were conferred time student at ENMU-Ruidoso, working strong, Nicholas M. Baker, Erik M. Bearer, Mancha and Darrin L. Young. upon Sarah Lynne DiPaolo and James L. on her AA degree, and maintaining a 3.75 Carrie A. Billy-West, Martin S. Carrillo, Criminal Justice – Elizabeth B. Hub- Sheets. grade point average, which she hopes to Kaleb M. Cordova, Hannah-Xiao C. Duke, eventually turn into a new career as a pre- Emily K. 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Mitchell, Stephanie M. “In the Attic” Alred conferred a number of Certifi cates Nevarez, Shawn M. Nunn, Travis S. Nunn, of Completions and Associates degrees Jeannette M. Otero, Justine Peralto, Me- to graduates of ENMU, as well as several lissa M. Prewitt, Charlene A. Roofe, Mesha Bachelor and Masters degrees. Rue, Eloisa Sanchez, Melanie M. Smith, $50,000 Recipients of Certifi cates of Comple- Amber L. Thompson, Beth M. Trochet, giveaway$20,000 tion were: Vickie K. Matheny (Computer Cynthia D. Trujillo, Laura D. Tyler, An- and Network Security); Sean P. Wilson thony L. Vallejos, Leticia Villanueva, Sara (Apprenticeship Program); Kateri Carpen- M. Wade, Colinda M.Whipple and JoAnn GREEN Choose Your ter, Sara L. Chapman, Christian S. Madden Wolfe (Nursing Assistant). and Sarah J. Pullen (Human Services Alco- Associates of Arts degrees were con- hol and Drug Abuse Studies). ferred upon: Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse MAY 1-26, 2011 announces scholarship winners The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse will lead him to success in his future goals. Two Grand Prize Drawings has announced that the following fi ve stu- The scholarship recipient from Capitan Winners Choose Between dents have each received a $500 college is Chase Morel who will be attending West tuition scholarship. Texas A & M University in the fall, major- $ Gage Barnett is the scholarship recipi- ing in Political Science. Chase plans on be- 15,000 CASH ent from Ruidoso High School. Gage has a coming a U.S. Marshal and perhaps running 4.47 GPA, is number one in his senior class for public offi ce. Chase has worked at the or a of 138 and plans to study international re- Log Cabin Restaurant as well as the Rain- lations at Oral Roberts University. He is a makers Golf Course and volunteered with member and offi ce holder in the National Kids Feeding Kids, a program of the Angus 2011 HONDA HYBRID! Honors Society and Student Council. Many Church of the Nazarene. While attending of you may know Gage as he has worked Capitan High School, Chase participated Play May 1-26 to earn entry tickets! Tuesdays at the Casa Blanca Restaurant, the River’s in the Knowledge Bowl, Spanish Club, the Edge Eatery and Zocca Coffee and he also Golf and Track Teams and was a member and Thursdays earn double entries! gives back to his community by volunteer- of the National Honor Society. Dependable ing with HEAL, Oktoberfest, the Ruidoso to meet deadlines, dedicated to goals, and High School Thanksgiving food drive, An- determined to achieve – these are the char- Casino Apache Inn of the Mountain Gods gel Tree, Lincoln County Humane Society, acteristics Chase embodies. He is intelli- Grand Prize Drawing Grand Prize Drawing Grace Harvest Church, Rio Ruidoso River gent, conscientious, personable, courteous, May 24 • 6 pm May 26 • 6 pm Cleanup, W.A.T.S. UP Community Out- always prepared, attentive and an active reach, Ruidoso Blood Drive and student tu- participant in his school, community and toring. In letters of recommendation, Gage life – attributes that will take him far. Ten $1,000 drawings held before each drawing! is described as a responsible and mature Marshal Wilson is the scholarship re- young man with a natural ability to lead cipient from Carrizozo High School. With who has won the respect and admiration of a GPA of 4.06, Marshal ranks 2nd in his both the staff and students at Ruidoso High senior class and has participated in FFA, School. Gage comes from a very solid and 4-H, New Mexico Junior Cattle Growers Association, Student Council, National loving family that has taught him the con- Must be Apache Spirit Club member. Must visit players club booth and swipe card to be eligible for the drawings. cepts of work, manhood and social respon- Honor Society, Junior Rotary, and MESA. Retail value of Honda hybrid vehicle is approximately $25,000.Winner responsible for tax, title and license. Must He plans on studying Agricultural Busi- be present to win. Must have valid driver’s license. Must be 21 or older. See players club booth for details. The sibility — all lessons Gage has learned very Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). well. His intellect, motivation and creativity See LCSP, pg. 9 May 17, 2011 Ruidoso Free Press 9 Leadership Lincoln seeking applicants for 2011-2012 Student enrollment applica- from the program in the fi rst nine ally, our one day sessions occur Lincoln County history teamwork in any community; tions for the tenth class of Lead- years of the program. on the second Thursday of the February 2012 (TBA) identifi cation and observation of ership Lincoln are available now Leadership Lincoln is one month. The February 2012 ses- Operation of State govern- special interest groups; how the and due by May 23. Applications of more than 2,000 nationwide sion includes an over-night stay ment, including a trip to the region is affected by and contrib- are available by emailing Todd programs designed to develop in Santa Fe. This schedule will be State Capitol in Santa Fe, utes to national and international Russell at leadershiplincolnappli- emerging leaders. Our mission updated prior to the Sept. 8 Class NM trends; how a strong vision can be [email protected] or by calling is to identify, enlighten, encour- Orientation. Thursday, March 8, 2012 created; methods of identifying Todd at (575) 257-5555. Leader- age, and retain leaders of diverse Mescalero Apache Tribe and and soliciting resources for as- ship Lincoln Board Members will backgrounds, occupations, and Thursday September 8, 2011 Reservation sistance; methods of dealing with also have applications. cultures for the purpose of en- Class orientation Thursday, April 12, 2012 public opinion and the media; vi- The Leadership Lincoln stu- hancing the quality of leadership Thursday, October 13, 2011 Environment and natural tal issues impacting our area; av- dent class will be selected in June in our communities. Our program Public and private education resources enues to promote networking; and 2011 and sessions will begin on exposes leaders to the realities, Thursday, November 10, 2011 Thursday, May 10, 2012 leadership skills development. the second Thursday of every problems, and opportunities of Quality of life issues Class wrap-up and gradua- Graduates of Leadership Lin- month from Sept. 2011 through Lincoln County, the Mescalero Thursday, December 8, 2011 tion coln are expected to assume ac- May of 2012. Apache Reservation, and, in gen- Municipal and county gov- tive roles as Leadership Lincoln More than 100 Lincoln Coun- eral, southeastern New Mexico. ernment 101 The Leadership Lincoln Pro- alumni by attending alumni ac- ty and Mescalero Apache Reser- Below is the 2011-2012 Lead- Thursday, January 12, 2012 gram includes: group dynamics tivities and supporting Leadership vation residents have graduated ership Lincoln schedule. Gener- Economic development and and methods used to promote Lincoln endeavors. LCHP From page 8 Carrizozo teacher recognized ness in the fall. In his own words, Marshal ethic will take her very far in life. She will Alpha Delta Kappa states: “The thing I am most proud of is my accomplish any task put in front of her, no International Organization heritage, and being able to do God’s work matter how challenging it may be. She is for Women in Education here on the family ranch. I learned most of always willing to help anyone in any way recently recognized Mrs. my life lessons here that, I believe, I could possible.” Focused, self-directed, resource- Germain Joseph-Hays on never have gotten a taste for if I had lived ful and a great problem solver – these char- the completion of her fi rst elsewhere. I learned values, morals and acteristics plus a wonderful sense of humor year as a full-time teacher. ethics from situations that are usually only will serve Judy well in the future. A gift bag containing a va- presented to a kid of a rural background. Stephanie Gomez is the scholarship riety of teacher items was I learned what it meant to take care of the recipient from Hondo High School and she presented to Mrs. Joseph- animals and land you depend on, and that will be attending New Mexico State Uni- Hays by representatives they, in turn, will take care of you. I built versity in Las Cruces in their pre-med pro- of Eta Chapter along with many philosophies on this ranch and it gram. In her own words, Stephanie says: “A her principal at Carrizozo has been my greatest educator.” Marshal big decision that I have planned out is com- High School Patty Nes- is intelligent, well organized, self-driven, ing back into my community after I become bitt. friendly, articulate, reliable, empathetic and a doctor. Helping the people that I love and Located in Lincoln self-motivated to accomplish his goals. It care about the most is where I want to be. County, Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is is without a doubt that Marshal will attain My beautiful community of Hondo and Courtesy Photo great success that will benefi t all. Ruidoso is where I grew up, and I would made up of women in the From Corona High School, the schol- love to come back here someday and make fi eld of education who Left-right: Dottie MacVeigh, Eta member, arship recipient is Judith Torres who will a difference for the people around me. Be- recognize and support Patty Nesbitt, Carrizozo High School be attending Oklahoma Panhandle State coming a doctor is a huge step in life, and I the professional efforts of Principal; Germaine Joseph-Hays; Becca University in the fall, studying animal sci- know that my self-discipline will help me outstanding women edu- Ferguson, Eta member; and Sarah Ball, Eta ence where she already has earned 34 hours get through it and fulfi ll my greatest dreams. cators. member. of college credit. Active in the National I am excited to get started down the road to Honor Society, FFA, Student Council, vol- success.” The oldest of six children, Stepha- leyball, basketball, cheerleading, track and nie has been active in volleyball, basketball, yearbook activities, Judith also participates track and fi eld, FFA, Student Council, 4-H, in her community through Vacation Bible and fi esta dancing. She has also worked at Thompson named to Dean’s List Scott G. Thompson, stitute of Technology in Gleason College of Engi- School, child screening and book recycling. Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant and the Tin- son of Gary and Karen Rochester, N.Y for the neering and is majoring in She has worked at both the Corona Public nie Silver Dollar. Stephanie’s strength of Thompson of Ruidoso, has Winter Quarter. computer engineering. Schools and Village of Corona. Judith’s character, her motivation, dedication, and been named to the Dean’s Thompson is a fi rst He is a 2010 graduate math teacher at Corona High School states discipline will make her very successful in List at the Rochester In- year student in RIT’s Kate of Ruidoso High School. that: “Judy’s great attitude and strong work college.

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There are also 1,916 fi ces during the last election, including the the only one who has felt that way about ed easily enough shortly after moving to who when they registered declined to state governorship and the offi ce of the secretary this place. We need to make out presence area in the fall of 2001. a political party. These statistics are pretty of state, the department in charge of moni- known.” “I just started showing up,” said Mas- much the same in the region, even though toring elections statewide. When asked if he’d ever consider run- tin, who moved to Alto shortly after retir- statewide registered Democrats have the But Mastin is confi dent that with the ning for offi ce, Mastin shrugged off the ing from Raytheon Company. “I wasn’t re- edge, 49 percent to 32 percent. Presidential election coming up in 2012, suggestion. ally active in politics before moving here. I Delbert Jenkins, an adjunct professor along with prediction that President Obama “It would take too much work and too never did anything beyond helping people of political science at Eastern New Mexico will be re-elected, the local Democrats will much of my time,” he said, adding that he is register to vote.” University in Ruidoso, seems to have an do more favorably in elections next time involved in fi ve organizations, in addition In due time, the Mastin became more explanation as to why Republicans out- around. Lopez agrees. to the Democratic Party of Lincoln County. and more involved with local Democrats, number Democrats in the southeastern re- “When you look at the numbers, there “I love the situation that I am in now, I love attending not only meetings but showing up gion of the state. are a lot of Democrats in this county,” she trying to help others.” at events sponsored by the group. He even- “It’s comes down to the nature of the tually accented toward a leadership role, industry,” he said. “Cattle and oil are huge, becoming vice-chair of the organization in and those involved tend to lean conserva- 2009. tive on issues, which translates into more Chapter closed In February, the 71-year-old former people registering as Republican.” aircraft engineer was elected chair of the Mastin was born in Wichita, Kan., but Democratic Party of Lincoln County. He’s moved with his family to Albuquerque got a tough task ahead of him. Figuratively when he was 9. He says he is the only reg- speaking, Democrats in southeastern New istered Democrat in his family. Mexico are about as rare as precipitation After graduating from high school, he in the area. Literally speaking, registered went back to the Midwest and attended Republicans outnumber them by a 2-to-1 Wichita State University, where he earned margin (58 percent to 27 percent). a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical Like any good political party chief, engineering and then an MBA. He also has Mastin has a way of spinning those sta- a Master of Divinity degree from the San tistics. “Not all Republicans are the same; Francisco Theological Seminary (he is the not all Democrats are the same,” he said, lead organizer for the Sacramento Moun- adding that, in his opinion, there are some tains Unitarian Universalist Fellowship). in Lincoln County who register as Repub- Mastin is a strong believer in having a licans just so that they can get ahead po- balanced budget, which he says can be ac- litically. “I’m sure in Santa Fe or Taos, the complished with tax increases, especially opposite happens.” in regard to the wealthiest Americans, and Whether or not Mastin, who describes without taking away the funding for social himself as fi scally conservative and so- entitlement programs. He’s also in favor of cially liberal, is correct in his assump- having more government regulations. tion, countywide there are no Democratic “We need government in order to func- elected offi cials currently in offi ce. Not the tion,” he said. “Lobbyists have suppressed county clerk. Not the sheriff. Not the trea- the process of government and have been surer. Not a single member of the Board of given too much control.” Commissioners. The closest being Demo- When Maria Quintana resigned as chair cratic state Sen. Tim Jennings, who’s 32nd of the DPLC last year, Mastin was reluctant Senate District (where Democrats have just to take over the reigns. One of his biggest enough of a majority, 43 percent to 37 per- supporters early on was Alicia Lopez, who cent) overlaps the southeastern portion of is now the organization’s secretary. Lincoln County. Municipal elections are “I’m very happy that (Mastin) became nonpartisan in New Mexico. chair,” said Lopez, adding he was original- “It’s overwhelming,” said Mastin of the ly reluctant to accept the job. “He was hesi- Eddie Farrell/Ruidoso Free Press fact that there are more than twice as many tant at fi rst and didn’t feel he could do the Republicans than Democrats in the county. job well. I was the one who pushed him to A number of well-wishers turned out to help Ruidoso Librarian “It’s going to be really challenging getting campaign for the position. I’m glad he did, Beverly McFarland close the book on a 32-year career as a librar- our voices heard, but I’m up for the task. because he’s been very good for the Demo- ian, the last three in Ruidoso My goal is to highlight the accomplish- cratic Party here.” ments made by Democrats – health care The percentage of those registering as reform, improving the economy, fi ghting to Democrats in Lincoln County has fallen keep Social Security and Medicare, making every year since at least 1998, back when sure that women have a right to choose.” Democrats made up about 34 percent of the Offi cers from the Republican Party of registered voters in the county. Greentree to discuss rate increase The Greentree Solid Waste Author- The facility is located at 26590 US ity Board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Highway 70. May 24, to discuss the possibility of rate The public is invited to attend the increases at the regular Greentree Solid Board meeting. Waste Authority Board meeting in the For more information, contact the administrative offi ces of the Greentree GSWA offi ce at 378-4897 or toll free at Solid Waste Authority Ruidoso Downs. 1-877-548-8772.

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Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs performs at the Spencer Theater May 28 By Eddie Farrell Editor It might not do much to ease the area’s drought conditions, but country and bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs is promising to release a major dose of Kentucky Thunder at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts May 28 that he guarantees will lift the hearts and spirits of those in attendance. A 14-time Grammy Award winner, Skaggs is bluegrass royalty, and he has dedicated his life to the advancement of the genre, in what he told the Ruidoso Free Press was a fulfi llment of a promise he made to the founding father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. By any defi nition a musical prodigy, Skaggs was six years old when he shared the stage with Monroe, who per- sonally placed his treasured mandolin into the youngster’s hands and stood back in amazement as the child virtuoso stole the scene. Within a year, Skaggs made his debut at the Grand Ol’ Opry as a guest of Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Video of young 7-year-old tow-headed Ricky Skaggs performing with Flatt and Scruggs can be viewed on You- Tube. “It’s all right there for anyone to see,” Skaggs said, laughing at his own distinguished start in the business. To say he honed his craft with the blessings of the true powerhouses of bluegrass would be a massive understate- ment. “That’s why I love this music, and the older I get, the more I fall in love with it,” Skaggs said. “It was a promise I made to Mr. Monroe way back when that I would do my part to keep this music alive, and I think I’ve done my part.” Over the years, Skaggs tested the waters of Nashville with pure country recordings, including partnerships with some of the biggest names in music, and along the way earned his place as one of the most successful acts ever. But, he said, it wasn’t always the happiest of rides. “A lot of that was back when my career was running me,” Skaggs told the Free Press. “These days, I’m running my career, and I couldn’t be happier.” Complete freedom was realized when he formed his own record company, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997. “I wanted to be able to pass along all that knowledge I’d acquired on to the younger musicians, the future of bluegrass,” Skaggs said. “It’s been wonderful being able to help some of these younger musicians – among them Cherryholmes and The Whites – get their own careers up and going.” Skaggs admits that championing bluegrass and its up- and-coming starts has, at times, amounted to swimming against the current, but he’s proud of the role he has played. “I think it makes you stronger, more resolute, when you go against the current trends.” Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder “will play a whole bunch of bluegrass, some of the country hits, and few off the latest album, “Mosaic,” a gospel album Skaggs said he is immensely proud of. “It was my fi rst pure gospel album, but it has been one of the most unusual albums I’ve ever been involved with. I’ve never before experienced having people call up the offi ce and ordering 100 copies of one of my albums. It’s obviously touched a lot of people.” Tickets for Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are $79 and $76 and are available at the Spencer Theater box offi ce or on line at www.spencertheater.com A special pre-performance fried chicken buffet will begin at 6 p.m. with tickets set at $20.

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For more photos, full stats and the latest results updated daily, visit Sports www.ruidosofreepress.com Results Class 1a state BaseBall May 10 Pro baseball Ruidoso Osos 18, Roswell invaders 13 May 11 High school baseball Class 1A State Tournament at Albuquerque Capitan wins fi rst-ever baseball title Capitan 10, McCurdy 0 By Todd Fuqua knew we’d fi nish with Logan. Rudy proved he’s a Pro baseball terrifi c pitcher today, and Logan did a great job.” Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Sports Editor Ruidoso Osos 16, Roswell The win was payback for the Tigers, who The Capitan Tigers lift invaders 10 ALBUQUERQUE – Mission accomplished. lost to Gallup Catholic in last year’s state up the championship May 12 That’s probably the best way to describe the High school baseball semifi nal game. The Panthers went on to trophy after they won Capitan Tigers’ march to the Class 1A baseball title Class 1A State championship at win the state title over Floyd. the Class 1A state title this season. It was a march that ended with a 15-4 Albuquerque “We felt we were ripped off,” Chavez at Isotopes Park in Al- victory over nemesis Gallup Catholic May 12. Capitan 15, Gallup Catholic 4 said. “That should have been a champion- buquerque with a 15-4 It was the fi rst time any Capitan boys team had ship for us.” Softball decision over Gallup Class 3A State Tournament at won a title in any sport since a football champion- Capitan’s lack of scoring in the fi rst Rio Rancho ship in 1982, and was the culmination of a lot of two innings might have been a source of Catholic May 12. sandia Prep 15, Ruidoso 2 hard work and sacrifi ce by players, their parents, the anxiety, but Eshom wasn’t worried. Class 1A/2A State Tournament at coaching staff and school in general. “We kept them from scoring, too,” Rio Rancho “This year, we knew we could be champions,” Eshom said. “We had to have heart to Capitan 16, Tucumcari 0 said Tiger fi rst baseman Josh Bellin-Gallagher, who get those bats going again.” estancia 8, Capitan 6 recorded the fi nal out of the game as part of a 6-3 “Against our pitching, we fi g- May 13 double play. “From the beginning of the year, every- ured we could keep them down,” Pro baseball one bought into it. We knew we were going to win Roswell invaders 6, Ruidoso Osos the title.” See CAPITAN, pg. 15 5, 10 innings The Tigers (20-3) had made their mark this year Class 1A/2A State Tournament at with lots of runs in the early innings, but for the fi rst Rio Rancho two frames there wasn’t any scoring by either side. Capitan 14, Jemez Valley 4 Capitan 10, Laguna-Acoma 9 Capitan had a chance to put runs on the board af- Capitan 15, east Mountain 5 ter Logan Eshom singled and eventually advance Loving 16, Capitan 3 to third base on a wild pitch. But he and teammate May 14 Dustin Blowers were stranded after Gallup Catholic Pro baseball starter T.J. Lopez got back-to-back strikeouts to end Roswell invaders 3, Ruidoso Osos the inning. 2, 11 innings Capitan came live in the following fame, send Sports Upcoming six straight players across the plate on four hits – all singles. In fact, not one of the Tigers’ 11 hits in the May 18 game went for extra bases. Pro baseball They scored in every inning after that – taking Ruidoso Osos at White sands advantage of seven Panther errors and 11 walks – Pupfi sh, 7 p.m. but it turned out fi ve runs was all that was needed. May 19 Capitan starter Rudy Chavez held the Panthers Pro baseball (15-7) to four runs through 4 1/3 innings before be- White sands Pupfi sh at Ruidoso Osos, 4 p.m. ing lifted for fellow senior Eshom – who was the May 20 complete game winner against McCurdy the day Pro baseball before. Ruidoso Osos at White sands “I’d have liked to have stayed in there, but Es- Pupfi sh, 7 p.m. hom is a senior, too,” Chavez said. “He wanted this May 21 win as much as I did.” Pro baseball “We anticipated about an 80-pitch count with White sands Pupfi sh at Ruidoso Rudy,” said Capitan coach James Weems. “And we Osos, 4 p.m. lass tate raCK League standings C 3a s t Pecos League Osos split series with Roswell W L By Todd Fuqua and Karen Boehler Alpine...... 4 0 For the Ruidoso Free Press Las Cruces...... 3 1 Ruidoso ...... 2 2 The Roswell Invaders may be the favorite to win the inaugural Roswell ...... 2 2 Pecos League title, but games are won on the fi eld, not on paper. White sands...... 1 3 The Ruidoso Osos proved that May 10 in the season opener Carlsbad bats...... 0 4 at White Mountain Athletic Complex, braving both the wind and Roswell hitting to win 18-13. Ruidoso Little League The teams each had 16 hits, but Ruidoso also took advantage Majors of 10 Invader miscues in the game. W L “At an elevation like this, you’re never out of a game,” said Cubs ...... 8 0 Roswell manager Chris Patterson. “But the fast playing fi eld also Rays...... 5 3 took its toll.” Red sox ...... 4 4 Ruidoso also defeated Roswell the following day, 16-10, but dodgers...... 4 5 then dropped a pair of extra inning contests at Roswell May 13 and Tigers ...... 0 9 14, 6-5 and 3-2. May 9 “Errors killed us but that’s the game. It happens,” said Ruidoso Cubs 5, Red sox 3 Oso manager Kevin Griffi n of the two losses. “That’s tough. That May 11 was a dog fi ght. They’re a good team. Like I told our guys, we’ll Red sox 8, Tigers 2 probably see them at the end of the year in the playoffs. So hat’s Cubs 20, dodgers 12 Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press off to them. They’re a good team. They beat us.” May 14 Ruidoso’s Staci Mitchell clears a hurdle during the The errors made their mark early in the game on opening day, dodgers 15, Rays 13 300-meter hurdles Saturday in the Class 3A State meet as Ruidoso left fi elder Drew Peterson opened the bottom of the May 17 at Albuquerque. Mitchell just beat out St. Michael’s fi rst with a grounder to second, and was safe on a throwing error Cubs vs. Rays, 6 p.m. by Brian Ramirez. He later scored on a single by Case Rigby as May 20 Maya McGowan to win a state title in the event. the fi rst of several runners the Invaders allowed to score following Tigers vs. Cubs, 6 p.m. miscues. May 21 Roswell was able to tie the game in the top of the second on a dodgers vs. Rays, 3 p.m. Ashcraft, Mitchell home run by Matt Palko – one of fi ve in the game – and then took ––– the lead in the top of the third on a two-RBI single by Troy Fraizer. Minors W L win individualwon the boys titles pole vault with See OSOS, pg. 14 Tigers ...... 4 2 By Todd Fuqua a height of 13 feet, 6 inches to Cubs ...... 4 3 Sports Editor Red sox ...... 5 2 begin the meet on Friday. dodgers...... 4 3 ALBUQUERQUE – It After fi nishing fi fth in the blue Jays ...... 3 4 isn’t every day the same ath- 400-meter run with a time of Phillies ...... 4 3 lete runs in back-to-back races 1:01.02, Mitchell had about 15 Astros ...... 0 5 at the same track meet – at least minutes to prepare herself for not as grueling as the 400-me- the 300. May 10 ter run and 300-meter hurdles. “During the fi rst couple Red sox 23, Astros 20 But that’s just what Ruid- of hurdles, the legs were still May 12 oso’s Staci Mitchell did Satur- shaky from the 400,” Mitchell Phillies 12, dodgers 2 day at the Class 3A State track said. “But then I heard coach May 14 meet, and she had just enough Padilla yelling at me, and I dodgers 14, Cubs 11 in the tank in the 300 hurdles to knew I had to run. That’s when Phillies 14, Tigers 9 win a state title. the adrenaline kicked in.” Red sox 8, blue Jays 5 “I would much rather run That adrenaline gave May 16 the 300 hurdles, but coach Mitchell the boost she needed Cubs vs. blue Jays, 6 p.m. (Colt) Harrelson and (Mandi) May 18 to speed up down the stretch Red sox vs. Tigers, 6 p.m. Padilla feel I’m strong in the and just nip St. Michael’s dodgers vs. Red sox, 6 p.m. 400-meter run, so I do it to Maya McGowan at the end, May 19 spread the points out for the fi nishing with a time of 48.21 Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Astros vs. blue Jays, 6 p.m. team,” Mitchell said. seconds – just 3-tenths of a Ruidoso’s Case Rigby, far right, makes a face as he May 21 Mitchell’s title marked second in front. welcomes Oso teammate Chris Davis (2) across the Red sox vs. Phillies, Noon only the second time a Ruid- “It’s not everyone that plate following Davis’ 2-run homer Tuesday against the Tigers vs. Cubs, 3 p.m. oso athlete stood atop the po- can run those races back-to- Roswell Invaders. dodgers vs. Astros, 6 p.m. dium this year. Jordan Ashcraft back like that,” Harrelson said. 14 Ruidoso Free Press May17, 2011 Training races deemed a success By Ty Wyant and Todd Fuqua race, is contested every Labor Day at Ru- idoso Downs. For the Ruidoso Free Press The races over three days at the track The fi rst-ever training races at Ru- gave trainers and owners a chance to look idoso Downs concluded their 3-day run at horses that need gate work. The talent- May 11 with the fastest time from the 38 ed but untried horses were able to run in a dashes for 2-year-old quarter horses es- race situation without the pressure of any tablished during the fi nal session. stakes on the line. Patty and Buddy Newsome’s home- “I’m tickled to death they held these bred Feature Mr Who covered the 330 here,” said trainer Blane Wood. “This yards in 15.938 seconds in the 10th of really helps us to see if these horses are 13 training races on Wednesday for the ready. Remington Park (in Oklahoma) quickest time from 195 training-race en- does these all the time, and I’m glad to trants. The second fastest time from the see them here.” three days was set on Tuesday when RW Carl Draper, a winner of the All Red Wave was clocked in 15.938 sec- Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press American Futurity with DM Shicago in onds. All three days of training races were contested into gusting headwinds. Horse trainer Carl Draper, in red jacket, watches a training race with 2004, said any chance he gets to see hors- A son of Feature Mr Jess and the Co- wife Freda, far right, and associates Donnie Sandoval (camo hat), es run, he’ll take. rona Cartel mare Whosleaving Corona, Chad Casson, far left, and Ray Willis May 10 at Ruidoso Downs Race “When you’re addicted to horses Feature Mr Who is eligible to the Ruid- Track. – like you have to be if you’re in this oso, Rainbow and All American futurities “He’s a big, stretchy colt who is like He gets better and better every day and business,” You’re enthusiastic about any at Ruidoso Downs. He could make his a 6-foot, 12-year-old playing basketball,” I think he’s more of a Labor Day kinda good horses running,” Draper said. “I’ve career debut in the Ruidoso Futurity tri- said trainer Russell Harris. “We’re not horse.” got some good horses, but they need the als on opening day of the summer season in a hurry with him. He’s had fi ve works The $2.4 million All American Fu- schooling, and we’ll know if they need May 27. and they are each about a month apart. turity, the world’s richest quarter horse more schooling after this week.” Class 1a/3a state GolF Ruidoso boys golf fi nishes fi fth at state By Todd Fuqua this summer.” “He got off to a real shaky was 19th overall with a all over the course. The problem – ironically Ruidoso shot 346 for a start day two. score of 173. As a junior, “I was with her on ev- – is that she had fi nally Sports Editor day-two score – “not great, Davis had what looked he represents the future of ery hole since she was the straightened out her shots. It may have been a but not bad,” according like a great tee shot to start Warrior golf. It’s a future only one there,” Misquez ‘We started hitting it disappointing fi nish to the to Eggleston. While that Tuesday – Eggleston even that includes a lot of prac- said. “It was a long day for straight, but we had cali- season for the Ruidoso wasn’t an earth-shak- commented on how good tice for all involved. both of us.” brated everything to her hit- boys golf team, but their ing score, it was still 18 it looked – but it ended up “We’re looking to get Thompson shot a 98 ting it crooked,” Misquez fi fth-place fi nish in the strokes better than the 364 embedded in a yucca plant back into playing some the fi rst day, taking advan- said. “We fi xed her swing, Class 1A/3A State tourna- the Warriors posted the day on the course. fall golf again,” Eggleston tage of the close attention but it hurt her game.” ment at the New Mexico before. “That was frustrating, said. “We’ll have fi ve se- she received. Thompson and several State University course in Individually, Jared especially since he hit it niors, and they all have to “I was able to show her other girls will be back Las Cruces may have in- get better.” spired the Warriors to prac- Davis fi nished tied in 15th so well,” Eggleston said. some things she could do to next year, and Misquez is tice harder and more often place with a 2-day score of “There’s no questions he Flying solo get out of situations that I hoping the experience her in the future. 167 – a frustrating score can shoot 153 in two days Allie Thompson was might not have been able to golfer received at state will “We fi nished fi fth, and both for him and Egg- on that course, and that’s the only Lady Warrior at help her with at other tour- be a great help. I’m not too happy with leston. the score that won the state this year’s tournament, naments,” Misquez said. “She should come out that,” said Ruidoso coach “Neither one of us title (for Silver’s Brendan and she and coach Melissa Things went south of this tournament a lot bet- Eric Eggleston. “We’re was happy with his perfor- Shannon).” Misquez both had to get for Thompson the second ter and pass that on to the looking at lots of practice mance,” Eggleston said. Teammate Tony Nanz used to seeing each other day, as she shot a 113. other girls,” Misquez said. British coach leads summer soccer camps OSOS Americans love their foot- said. ball, but the rest of the world Brown was an assistant Class 3a state soFtBall From page 13 loves the “other football” – with the girls’ varsity team at But the Osos answered with six runs in the bot- soccer. Since Team USA made Ruidoso High School last sea- Ruidoso girls fall tom of the third on three errors and only two hits, it to the second round (the last son. She noticed that as more and the see-sawing began. 16) of The World Cup last young players get involved in in fi rst round Roswell scored seven in the top of the fourth summer, American interest in the sport early, the RHS teams By Todd Fuqua – the big blow was a grand slam by Jake Bruns – soccer has gotten a fresh kick. continue to improve. It’s also Sports Editor but then watched the Osos put up eight runs on the In fact, it’s the fastest growing a great sport for developing board in the bottom of the fi fth, including a 3-run Just getting to the Class 3A State softball sport in America. children’s social and fi tness homer by Kip Masuda. playoffs was a struggle for the Ruidoso soft- Jerome Dunning had the best day for the Osos, In Ruidoso, interest has skills. ball team this year. been growing for some time, Brown’s soccer camps going 4-for-5 at the plate on three singles and a dou- Lady Warrior coach Sal Beltran had ble, while Brian Ramirez and Adrian Martinez each long enough to sustain a Youth take place June 20-24 and hoped the selection committee would look had three hits and combined for four runs batted in. Soccer League. The Village July 18-22. Early registration kindly on the competition they had faced has also hosted a British- is strongly encouraged since and give them a shot in the post-season. He Extra innings led soccer camp, Challenger space is limited. Brown invites got his wish, but Ruidoso fell to No. 2 seed If the Osos and Invaders keep playing the way Sports Soccer Camps, for parents and kids to meet her at Sandia Prep, 15-2, in the opening round they did in their games at Joe Bauman Field Friday about six years. This sum- the White Mountain Elemen- Thursday in Rio Rancho. and Saturday, local baseball fans are going to have mer, former Challenger coach tary soccer fi elds between 6 “We got to state, we just didn’t take ad- to learn to do without sleep. Kelly Brown (formerly Hurst) and 7 p.m. Wednesday, May vantage of it,” Beltran said. “We had good Roswell gave fi rst-night fans their money’s is leading additional camps for 25, to get signed up. Players practices all week, but our bats just didn’t worth Friday with a 6-5 extra-inning win over Ru- youths ages 2-14. who register with Brown on come around.” idoso at Joe Bauman Stadium, then won a 3-2 pitch- “Ruidoso’s Youth Soccer May 25 get a $10 discount. To Playing the No. 2 seed in the fi rst round ing duel in 11 innings the following night. League has grown over the learn more about these camps, was also a factor in the Lady Warriors’ loss. “Well, the fans pay some decent money to come years, and parents have ex- or to request a registration “It got into their heads, maybe they were out here,” laughed Invader manager Chris Paterson. pressed an interest in having fl yer, call Kelly Brown at 575- a little intimidated,” Beltran said. “We want to make sure they get their money’s worth.” more soccer camps,” Brown 973-3451. Unlike Friday’s game, Saturday’s 3-2 Invader victory belonged to the pitchers, with errors the cause of three of the fi ve runs, including the winner sPorts in BrieF in the 11th inning. Hershey meet games are July 27-30 in Las Cruces. 27-July 1 at Alto Lakes Golf and This year’s local Hershey’s For further information, call Lincoln Country Club; Kokopelli Golf, Ten- youth track meet will be held June County Coordinator Sandee Jourden nis and Social Club; and the Ruidoso at 257-4565. Parks and Recreation courts. 4 at 2 p.m. at Ruidoso High School. Local events offered are: The tournament is for players The meet is open for all kids ages • Swimming – May 19, 10 a.m. ages 50 and over and will feature 9-14. Come to run, jump and throw at Ruidoso Athletic Club pool; tournaments for women’s doubles, for ribbons, health and a chance to • Recreational events – May 20, men’s doubles and mixed doubles. qualify for state. 10 a.m. at White Mountain Athletic Entry fee is $40 per event. To obtain Entry is free of charge. For more Complex. Events includee Frisbee an entry/donation form, email Janice information, call 257-5030. accuracy and distance, softball throw Fisher at fi [email protected]. The entry Senior Olympics and soccer kick; deadline is June 15. W.E.L. Women’s Evening League Qualifi ers for the 2011 Senior • Basketball free throw and Health fair three-pointer – May 21, 1 p.m., Ru- Open to all women golfers & Olympic season are being held Ruidoso Parks and Recreation, throughout Ruidoso and Lincoln idoso Middle School outdoor courts; beginning women golfers • Track and fi eld – May 21, Ru- in conjunction with the Lincoln Six weeks of play beginning May 25 County. The age minimum for par- County Community Health Council, ticipants is 50 years as of Dec. 31, idoso High School. Field events be- 5:00 p.m. every Wednesday gin at 9 a.m., track events at 10 a.m.; New Mexico Department of Health 2011. A $5 registration fee entitles BEGINNER • Horseshoes – May 23, 10 a.m., and the Ruidoso Free Press, will host golfers will receive 30 minutes of the entrant to participate in all events. instruction followed by a 3-hole scramble. Smokey Bear Ranger Station; the fi fth annual Passport to Health You must compete locally to be $40 entry + $14 weekly instruction, green fee & cart. • Racquetball – call Sandee Jour- fair, June 11, from 8 a.m. to p.m. at eligible for state and national Olym- den for details at 257-4565; Wingfi eld Park on the corner of Cen- EXPERIENCED golfers will play nine holes pic Games. Deadline early state reg- • Tennis – Call Sandee Jourden ter and Wingfi eld streets. of individual competition. istration is May 31 for $45. Regular at 257-4565 for details. There will be more than 25 health $60 entry + $18 weekly green fee and cart. registration deadline id June 15 for and safety booths, health screenings, Don’t miss this great opportunity to network $60. Deadline for late registration is Tennis fundraiser door prizes and much more. The with other women golfers! June 30 for $70. There is also an ex- The fi rst annual “Raise a Rack- event is free to the public. For more Call 257-5815 ext 108 — ask for Melissa to sign up! tra fee at the local level for bowling, et” senior doubles tennis tournament information, contact Aimee Bennett 301 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, RUIDOSO golf, swimming and racquetball. – to benefi t the Ski Apace Disabled in the Ruidoso Health Offi ce at 258- The 2011 New Mexico State Skiers’ Program – will be held June 3252, ext. 6720. www.playcreemeadows.com May 17, 2011 Ruidoso Free Press 15 CAPITAN From page 13 Weems said. “That’s why I wasn’t con- able to score four runs in the fi rst two in- cerned in those fi rst two innings. Our lack nings – taking advantage of Bobcat errors of scoring was just nerves. as much as their own hitting. “This team has come back from all “Scoring four runs isn’t ‘jumping’ on sorts of things all year long,” he added. them, but any runs that early is good,” Shutout of McCurdy Weems said. “Our defense and pitching was solid, and I knew our hitting would Capitan advanced to the title game come around and make the difference in with a 10-0 defeat of McCurdy in the state semifi nal the day before at Lobo Field. this game.” “It was sour grapes that motivated Eshom pitched a complete gamd and these kids,” Weems said. “These kids held the Bobcats (14-9) to just three hits in knew they had a team last year that should fi ve innings. The only McCurdy baserun- have been in the championship.” ner to get past fi rst base was Lovato, who The Tigers (19-3) put together a 10- hit a double to lead off the top of the fourth, hit attack against McCurdy pitcher Josh then was thrown out on a fi elder’s choice. Lovato, including two triples by catcher That play illustrated the Tigers’ de- Raul Villegas. fensive soundness in the game. Capi- “I was a little nervous at fi rst, but af- tan shortstop Rudy Chavez could have ter I saw him in practice, I calmed down,” allowed Lovato to move to third while said Villegas, who went 3-for-4 with three throwing out Ron Devargas at fi rst, but runs scored. “As the game went on, I got the play at third got the lead runner and Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press more confi dence.” kept a double play in order with one out. Capitan starter Rudy Chavez got the win during his team’s victory over Weems knew Capitan needed to score The plan came to fruition when Man- Gallup Catholic in the Class 1A State championship at Isotopes Park in early and often if it wanted a legitimate ny Jaramillo then hit into a 5-4-3 double Albuquerque. chance at a state title. The Tigers were play to get the Tigers out of the inning. TRACK From page 13 “We’re all very proud of feet, and felt a great deal her top jump from last year her.” of pressure on his last at- – she won the title with a The boys 4x100 and tempt. height of 5-2 – was the re- 4x200 relay teams made “There was a lot of sult of a late start in train- it to the fi nals, and made pressure there,” Ashcraft ing for the spring. it to the podium – just not said. “It’s my senior year, “I was part of a foreign as high as Harrelson might and my grandparents had exchange program this have wanted. driven here from Oklaho- year in Mexico, and didn’t The 4x100 team was ma to watch me compete.” get back until January,” fourth with a time of 44.47 He made the vault – Smith said. “I was out of seconds, while the 4x200 “I knew I would make it shape when I got back, and team was sixth with a time as I was running down tried to get ready as best I of 1:34.91. the track,” Ashcraft said – could. But I just couldn’t “Our handoffs in the and eventually vaulted to get back into it.” 4x100 were the best we’d 13 feet, six inches and the As a sophomore, done all year, but they state title. Smith knows she’s still got were running through “I was pushed by the two more years to prove some injuries,” Harrelson Lovington guy,” Ashcraft she can win another title in said. “Still, their effort was said, referring to Wildcat the event. there.” E.J. Stock, who had a vault “I wouldn’t take back Photo by Yelena Temple Gage Whipple was of 12-foot-6 and was Ash- my trip to Mexico at all, Ruidoso senior Jordan Ashcraft clears the bar during the pole vault one of those running in craft’s main competition. but next year’, I’ll work “He had leaped 13 feet competition Friday at the Class 3A State meet at the University of New the relay teams, and his in- hard and you’ll see me earlier in the year, he just Mexico track stadium in Albuquerque. jury – a bruised heel – also jump higher,” Smith said. didn’t do it here.” contributed to his seventh- Harrelson wasn’t up- Ashcraft wasn’t the place fi nish in javelin. set that neither the boys only one gunning for a “I didn’t do very well,” nor girls teams scored a Whipple said. “I really state title. Sophomore Ty- Lynn Smith came into this whole lot of points at the should be been way ahead meet – he was just glad to of all these guys.” year’s meet looking to de- fend her state title in high see as many Warrior ath- Ashcraft on top jump, but found achieving letes at this year’s meet as Ruidoso’s Jordan Ash- a height of fi ve feet even he had, given their overall craft might have been the was too much. youth. favorite to win the pole She still had a high “We’ll miss what se- vault competition at this enough leap to put here in niors are graduating, but year’s Class 3A State track fi fth place overall, but had we have a lot of kids com- meet at the University of to watch as Portales’ Jenna ing back,” Harrelson said. New Mexico Stadium, Sievers won the competi- “If they stick with it, I but he was almost out of tion with a leap of 5-foot- think we can get 40 to 50 the competition more than 5. kids to state in the next a full foot below his best Not necessarily one to few years. I’m pretty ex- vault. make excuses, Smith said cited about the future of He missed twice at 12 her inability to even match this program.”

Class 1a/2a state soFtBall Lady Tigers’ season ends in state semis By Todd Fuqua Sports Editor RIO RANCHO – Capitan’s bid for another shot at a Class 1A/2A State title ended Friday against the very team it lost to last year – Loving. The Lady Tigers fi nished the year at 18-11 after falling 16-3 to the Lady Falcons in the fi nal game of the loser’s bracket of the double elimination tournament – one game shy of a shot at the state title against Jal. The loss came at the end of a long, grueling day for Capitan, which had defeated Tucumcari in the opening round, Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press then fell to Estancia on Thursday. As a Capitan’s Teyna Montoya fouls off result of that loss, the Lady Tigers had to a pitch from Jemez Valley pitcher open Friday with an 8 a.m. start against Kalainia Waquie Friday during Jemez Valley at Cleveland High School. Capitan won that game 14-4, then the Class 1A/2A State softball squeaked by Laguna-Acoma 10-9 and tournament at Cleveland High beat East Mountain 15-5 to set up their School in Rio Rancho. rematch with Loving. Tucumcari. As a result of the injury, “We left the hotel at 5 this morning Griego had to shuffl e players all around and haven’t been anywhere else but the in the lineup. softball fi elds today,” said Capitan coach That lineup ended up working for the Rodney Griego. “It’s been a long day for most part through their victories in the us.” loser’s bracket, and was working against The Lady Tigers were still dealing Loving until one bad inning. with the effects of an injury to Maritza “We were up by two runs and then Nava, who was effectively out for the our defense deserted us,” Griego said. “It season following her team’s win over was one of those games.” 16 Ruidoso Free Press May17, 2011 Lincoln County Little League

This week’s featured teams: Major League Dodgers, Minor League Red Sox, Minor League Tigers and Farm League Cubs

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Major League Dodgers: Front row (l-r) Jerod Candelaria, J.P. Sosa, Josh Duncan, Branden Ingle, Anthony Montes, Tyler Davis. Second row (l-r) Jerod Espinoza, Monique Blair, Haden Frierson, Saul Marmalejo, Cheyenne Roller, Isaiah Otero. Back row (l-r) Coaches John Duncan, Paul Blair, Steven Otero.

Minor League Red Sox: Front row (l-r) Celeste Arnold, Josh Mirelez, Ezra Gonzales, Mason Taylor, Justin Mirelez. Minor League Tigers: Front row (l-r) Garrison Weems, Price Bowen, Middle row (l-r) Payton Barnett, Max Merritt, Lance Easter, Lance Aaron Fish, Bo Perry, Julian Buechter. Second row (l-r) Katlynn Ament. Back row: (l-r) Coaches Kirk Taylor, Russell Easter, Shane McSwane, Shane Barnwell, Dustyn Carpenter, Caleb Hightower. Barnett. Players not pictured: Eric Orosco and Gage Moody. Back row (l-r) Coaches Wayne McSwane, Ben Carpenter, Andrew Buechter. Not Pictured: Kyle Baker.

J.P. Sosa of the Major League Dodgers slides in to 2nd base in a May 7 game against the Capitan Tigers. Final score Dodgers 7, Tigers 5.

Jared Guevara of the Major League Carrizozo Rays, left, tries to tag Tyler Davis of the Major League Dodgers at third Farm League Cubs: Front row (l-r) Destiny Garrett, Hayden King, base during a force Lauren Jarvis, Adtikus Payne, Layton Mains. play May 14. Final Second row (l-r) Jacob Ratliff, Zachary Rich, Luciano Gutierrez, James score of the game Bowers, Phillip Garcia. 4-3, Dodgers. Third row (l-r) Coaches Justin King and Dennis Rich

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TUESDAY mentos. You’ve heard of the Big 9 p.m. MAY 17 Kahuna when riding the waves... Aaron R. Lacombe and Com- Things to do every day Full Moon Night at White yes, you’ll find your own spiritual pany perform at Casa Blanca Ruidoso River Museum as 118 Smokey Bear Blvd.) Simulcast Horse Rac- Sands, White Sands National awakening when riding the sky Restaurant on Mechem Drive open at 101 Mechem Drive in in the heart of the Village of ing at Billy the Kid’s Race in Ruidoso. Contact Information: from 9 to 10 p.m. Monument (Ask the Rangers at the building which previous- Capitan and is open everyday Book at Ruidoso Downs Patric Pearson, 1-800-452-8045 Music & Video w/ DJ Mike the entrance to the Monument ly housed Rush Ski Shop. The of the year except Thanks- Race Track & Casino. Simul- where the Program Area is lo- or 575-257-8696. http://www. at Lucy’s Mexicali Restaurant in motorcyclerally.com Midtown Ruidoso from 9 p.m. to museum is open from 10 a.m. giving, Christmas, and New cast races are shown live cated), 8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Native to 5 p.m. Thursday through Year’s day. Entrance fees into from across the country and American Flutist Randy Granger Sierra Blanca Opener Adult 1 a.m. Softball Tournament Men’s & Live Music at WPS in Mid- Monday. Admission is $5 for the park are $2 for adults, $1 betting windows are open will fill the moonlit night with Adults and $2 for Children. for children 7-12. Children 6 to place your wager. Billy’s his unique blend of instruments, Women’s Open at Eagle Creek town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to Smokey Bear Park is open and under are free. Smokey Race Book also serves deli- interpretation of traditional Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd. An 1:30 a.m. in Capitan. The Smokey Bear Bear Historical Park is op- cious food and has a full bar. melodies, and heartfelt music. “M Games” event, so military SATURDAY Historical Park is located on erated by EMNRD-Forestry If you love horse racing, it is Join this native New Mexican personnel are encouraged to MAY 21 for a relaxing summer evening. participate. Contact Informa- highway 380 (better known Division. the place to go every day. Aspencash Motorcycle Run Contact Information: 575-679- tion: Debbie Jo Almager 575- & Trade Show, Ruidoso Conven- 2599 http://www.nps.gov/whsa. 257-5030, http://www.usssa. of the Southern Rockies! This 257-5030, http://www.usssa. Reinhardt, 575-448-1114, http:// tion Center, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wel- There is a fee of $3 per person. com is a cycle jam worth attending! com www.bluelotushealingartscen- come to the Motorcycle Rallies 16 years and older. Bret Michaels, Inn of the Ride the high roads where the Sun Salutations and Medi- ter.com of the Southern Rockies! This Live Music at WPS in Mid- Mountain Gods, 8 - 10 p.m. It’s sky meets the horizon...beat the tation, Blue Lotus Healing Cen- Hondo Valley Iris Festival: is a cycle jam worth attending! town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to time to get your rock on! Don’t heat and find yourself riding ter, 2810 Sudderth Dr., Suite Hondo Iris Farm, Hondo Valley. Ride the high roads where the 1:30 a.m. miss VH1 presents Bret Michaels the shaded pines of the Sacra- 207 from 2 - 3 p.m. This one Every day in May, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Inn of the Mountain Gods. sky meets the horizon...beat the mentos. You’ve heard of the Big hour class will include 30 min- One of New Mexico’s most beau- WEDNESDAY Michaels first gained fame as heat and find yourself riding Kahuna when riding the waves... utes of physical yoga practice tiful gardens, 500 varieties of Iris MAY 18 the lead vocalist of the glam the shaded pines of the Sacra- yes, you’ll find your own spiritual including Surya Namaskar (Sun in full bloom. Visit the Iris Farm Preschool Story time every metal band Poison, which sold mentos. You’ve heard of the Big awakening when riding the sky Salutation) and some other ba- Gallery. Free Admission. Picnic Kahuna when riding the waves... Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at the 25 million albums and had 15 in Ruidoso. Contact Information: sic poses to warm up the body Tables. Pet Friendly (leashes). yes, you’ll find your own spiritual Village of Ruidoso Public Library. top 40 hits. Since then, Michaels Patric Pearson, 1-800-452-8045 and loosen it sufficiently so More Info: 575-653-4062 Web: awakening when riding the sky Theme for this month: “Getting has gone on to a successful solo or 575-257-8696. http://www. that seated meditation may be www.hondoirisfarm.com in Ruidoso. Contact Information: Ready!” Preschool Sign up for career, playing everything from motorcyclerally.com comfortable. The 2nd 30 min- Live Music at WPS in Mid- Summer Reading! Ruidoso Pub- hard rock to country. Contact In- Patric Pearson, 1-800-452-8045 Sierra Blanca Opener Adult utes will consist of meditation or 575-257-8696. town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to lic Library is located at Softball Tournament Men’s & instruction, guided meditation, 1:30 a.m. 107 Kansas City Road, http://www.motorcy- Women’s Open at Eagle Creek and silent meditation. Cushions Ruidoso. Library clerally.com Sports Complex, Ski Run Rd. An and chairs provided. Medita- MONDAY hours are: Monday Sierra Blanca “M Games” event, so military tion can help to decrease stress, MAY 23 through Thursday 9 Opener Adult Soft- personnel are encouraged to increase immunity and help in Live Music at WPS in Mid- a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday ball Tournament participate. Contact Informa- overall health and wellness. $12 town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Men’s & Women’s tion: Debbie Jo Almager 575- fee. Contact Information: Shiva 1:30 a.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to Open at Eagle Creek 2 p.m. www.yousee- Sports Complex, more.com/ruidosopl/ Ski Run Rd. An “M Attention High School Journalism Students: Farmer’s Market Games” event, so at SBS Wood Shavings military personnel Get hands-on newspaper experience in Glencoe from 9 to are encouraged to 11 a.m. participate. Contact At the New Mexico High School Journalism Workshop Karaoke with DJ Information: Debbie June 12 -15, UNM Campus Pete at Lucy’s Mexica- Jo Almager 575-257- Albuquerque li Restaurant in Mid- 5030, http://www. town from 9:30 p.m. usssa.com Open to all Juniors and Seniors. Register Now! Deadline is May 27th to close. BLM Cave Special- The Sterilizers perform formation: 575-464-7777, http:// ist Mike Bilbo will talk about at Casa Blanca Restaurant on innofthemountaingods.com/ Fort Stanton Cave, the Snowy Contact your Journalism teacher or visit www.nmpress.org for details. Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. events/brett-michaels-5-20/ River Passage discovery and Live Music at WPS in Mid- Tickets start at $25. White Nose Syndrome at the town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to Cantina Night at Laughing Hubbard Museum of the Ameri- 1:30 a.m. Sheep Farm, 1 mile west of Lin- can West at 2 p.m. Contact Jean- coln, Hwy 380, mm 96, from 5 to nine Isom, Ph. D., Curator of Edu- THURSDAY 9 p.m. Live music with guitar and cation 575-378-4142, jeannine@ MAY 19 fiddle playing WesternS wing. hubbardmuseum.org Aspencash Motorcycle Run Mike Sanjku performs in Ruidoso Oso Baseball, 4:05 & Trade Show, Ruidoso Conven- Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn - 7 p.m. at White Mountain Park. tion Center, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wel- of the Mountain Gods Resort & White Sands Pupfish vs Ruidoso come to the Motorcycle Rallies Casino from 5 to 10 p.m. Osos. Tickets can be purchased of the Southern Rockies! This Doug Fuqua performs in online or at the gate. $200 for is a cycle jam worth attending! Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of season or $6 per game. Con- Ride the high roads where the the Mountain Gods Resort & Ca- tact Information: Park and Rec- sky meets the horizon...beat the sino from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. reation 575-257-5030, http:// heat and find yourself riding Tomas Vigil performs at www.ruidosoosos.com the shaded pines of the Sacra- Landlocked Restaurant on Mark Kashmar, acoustic gui- mentos. You’ve heard of the Big Mechem Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. tars and vocals performs at Zoc- ca Coffee from 2 - 4 p.m. Doug Fuqua performs in Wendell’s Lounge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Ca- sino from 5 to 11 p.m. Mike Sanjku performs in Wendell’s Restaurant at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino from 5 to 10 p.m. Tomas Vigil performs at Landlocked Restaurant & Bar on Mechem from 6 to 9 p.m. The Eliminators perform at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Can- tina on Mechem Drive from 7 to 9 p.m. Aaron LaCombe Band performs at Casa Blanca Restaurant and Cantina on Mechem Drive from 9 to 10 p.m. Michael Beyer performs older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Country Club in Alto from 7 to Kahuna when riding the waves... Michael Beyer performs yes, you’ll find your own spiritual 10 p.m. older songs and jazz at Kokopeli Live Music at WPS in Mid- awakening when riding the sky Country Club in Alto from 7 to town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to in Ruidoso. Contact Information: 10 p.m. 1:30 a.m. Patric Pearson, 1-800-452-8045 Karaoke at The Elks Lodge on or 575-257-8696. http://www. Highway 70, next to the Ruidoso SUNDAY motorcyclerally.com Emporium, at 7 p.m. with All For MAY 22 Factory Farms at the Village Fun Karaoke. Aspencash Motorcycle Run of Ruidoso Public Library from 2 The Eliminators perform at & Trade Show, Ruidoso Conven- - 3 p.m. Two short films on food Casa Blanca Restaurant and Can- tion Center, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wel- sources. After viewing the films, tina on Mechem Drive from 7 to come to the Motorcycle Rallies join a group discussion on our food today. Ruidoso Oso Baseball, 4:05 - 7 p.m. at White Mountain Park. White Sands Pupfish vs Ruidoso Osos. Tickets can be purchased online or at the gate. $200 for season or $6 per game. Con- tact Information: Park and Rec- reation 575-257-5030, http:// www.ruidosoosos.com Live Music at WPS in Mid- town Ruidoso from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. FRIDAY MAY 20 Aspencash Motorcycle Run & Trade Show, Ruidoso Conven- tion Center, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wel- come to the Motorcycle Rallies of the Southern Rockies! This is a cycle jam worth attending! Ride the high roads where the sky meets the horizon...beat the heat and find yourself riding the shaded pines of the Sacra- 22 Ruidoso Free Press May17, 2011 Scouts to host new member rally “Be prepared for the (the “Family of Scouting“ tain Camp and Philmont ship habits. The program is young women. The program venture and introduces par- greatest year of Scouting – Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts Scout Ranch. for boys in grades 1 through provides leadership training ents to the program and lead- ever!” according to Jack and Venturers) provides a Cub Scouting is a fam- 5. and application and uses out- ership needs for the fall.” If Shuster, chair of the Sierra structured program for lead- ily and neighborhood-cen- Boy Scouting is the outdoor activities and service to there isn’t a Cub Pack, Scout Blanca District, BSA. The ership, for boys from grades tered program with activities door adventure program for develop personal values and Troop or Venturing Crew in district is organizing a school 1 through age 18 years, and that develop character val- boys from age 10 1/2 through habits of good citizenship. any prospective member’s recruiting effort this month, young men and women in ues and practical skills. Par- 18. The program teaches Venturers can earn special neighborhood, we invite you culminating in a Ruidoso- high school. The program ents work with their son on lifetime values, skills, and awards in a variety of cat- to make a major difference wide New Member Rally at methods include values, requirements to earn awards. responsible leadership. Boy egories for learning skills, in your community, in your 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26 in adult role models, outdoor The program is intended to Scouts work on awards from teaching others, and for pro- church, in your civic or fra- Fellowship Hall at the Com- activities, community ser- provide parents with struc- Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout viding service. ternal organization, by help- munity United Methodist vice, peer leadership, and tured “quality time” doing and through the merit badge The Sierra Blanca Dis- ing to organize a Scouting Church, 220 Junction Road awards. Program support is what young boys are inter- program learn about careers trict encompasses all of program.” in Ruidoso. provided by Sierra Blanca ested in and providing time and hobbies. Boy Scouts Lincoln County and District For more information Over two thousand fly- District volunteers and pro- for parents to teach their son plan and lead weekly meet- Commissioner Craig Maldo- on Scouting’s New Mem- ers are being distributed in fessional staff. The Conquis- family values, history, and ings, campouts, hikes, and nado points out, “Bringing ber Rally in Fellowship Hall Ruidoso schools. Each Cub tador Council, and the Boy important practical skills. community service projects. new members into Scouting at the Community United Pack and Boy Scout Troop Scouts of America provides With community and neigh- Venturing is an outdoor in the spring provides new Methodist Church on May in Ruidoso will participate. outdoor program facilities borhood activities, the Cub adventure program for high members the opportunity to 26, contact Jack Shuster at The Boy Scout programs such as Wehinahpay Moun- Scout learns good citizen- school age young men and get right into the outdoor ad- 257-0871 High winds sparks fire Worship in Ruidoso By Eddie Farrell Services ANGLICAN Editor FNF NEW MEXICO, LLC The Anglican Church CANNON Fr. Fred Gri n, Priest; 25974 Hwy 70 INDUSTRIES High winds toppled a 106 Close Road Ruidoso NM. For more information, call tree into power lines, send- Char Jagoe @ 257-1561 575-258-5030 575-257-2300 Mescalero Family Wor ship Center ing sparks into grass in a Residential & Commercial General Contractors Pete J. Luna, Sr. Pastor; Elden D. Stilly, residential neighborhood of Assoc. Pastor; 464-4741 www.ruidososeptic.com First Assembly of God Ruidoso Monday afternoon. Rev. E. Thomas Kearns, Pastor; 139 EI Assistant Fire Chief Southwest Paso Road, Ruidoso 257-2324 STROUD Harlan Vincent said the fire Personal ASSEMBLY OF GOD Insurance Agency Fitness Carrizozo Community Church (AlG) 600 Mechem · Ruidoso was sparked at about 4 p.m. Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. 103 El Paso Road 575-257-1555 · 1-800-937-3359 May 9 on Cibola Street & Thir teenth 575-257-5902 BAPTIST AUTO · HOME · BUSINESS & RANCH when the tree fell across a “Anyplace else is just a gym” Canaan Trail Baptist www.stroudinsurance.com power line, causing an arc Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just that showered sparks onto ARROWHEAD past milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between ROOFING Angus & Capitan. 336-1979 grass. Serving Lincoln County First Baptist Church - Carrizozo; 314 Vincent said crews had for over 30 years Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden Residential & Commercial Smith, Pastor the small, but potentially FREE ESTIMATES First Baptist Church - Ruidoso 1509 Sudderth Drive devastating fire under con- 575-378-4819 Ofﬁ ce 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 575-257-2057 575-937-1451 Cell 88345. (575) 257-2081; Dr. Allen www.goldenyarnﬂ ooring.com trol within 10 minutes. Stoddard, Pastor “That’s why I’m so ERIC N. THOMPSON OWNER First Baptist Church - Ruidoso Downs PENNY 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611, Randy proud of my guys,” Vincent PINCHERS Widener, Pastor said. “They are on the top of COIN SHOP First Baptist Church - Tinnie their game right now.” Buy · Sell · Trade · Rare Coins Bill Jones, Pastor 2814 Sudderth Drive Bullion Silver & Gold · Free Appraisals Mescalero Baptist Mission 575-257-5606 575-257-6655 FAX Vincent said Monday’s 127 Rio (Eagle at Rio) • P.O. Box 1242 1016 Old Road Box 9, Mescalero, NM 800-628-3269 • 575-257-7597 Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] 88340, 585-973-0560, Pastor Zach high winds, reportedly sus- Malott tained at 40 to 45 miles per Mountain Baptist Church Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. E J ENTERPRISE hour at Sierra Blanca Re- Grandview Capitan - (575) 937-4019 SIGNS gional Airport, combined 7:30-7 Mon- Fri • 8-6 Sat • 9-4:30 Sun Ruidoso Baptist Church 114 Horton Circle 2815 Sudderth • Ruidoso • 575-257-5410 with tinder-dry conditions The Helpful Hardware Place Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, 575-257-5699 Also featuring: Benjamin Moore Paint, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 • BANNERS added to what he already Full Line Brand Name Appliances Trinity Southern Baptist Church • VEHICLE GRAPHICS considered “the worst fire www.villageacehardwareruidoso.com (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan • OUTDOOR SIGNAGE Rd. 354 -2044. Mel Gnatkowski, pastor St. Matthias Episcopal Chapel Lincoln. For details of this and other Ed Vinson, Pastor season” he had encountered 808-0607 Carrizozo, 6th & E Street Quaker activities contact Sandra Smith Church Out of Church in his 20-plus year career. BAHA’I FAITH FOURSQUARE at 575-653-4951 Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Vincent said he con- Baha’i Faith Capitan Foresquare Church PENTECOSTAL Hwy. 48, Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 Highway 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Apostolic Pentecostal Assembly Gilliland. Mailing Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 575-258- ferred with Village Man- 341 Sudderth Drive or 258-5595 Pastor Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton 1388. Check website for additional ager Debi Lee several times 575.257.7303 BUDDHIST EVANGELICAL Abundant Life United Pentecostal information: www.churchoutofchurch. www.lagroneruidoso.com Buddhism of the Lotus Sutra The Lighthouse Christian com. Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Monday as to whether to George Brown; 257-1569 Fellowship Church Church of Ruidoso 1035 Mechem Dr. 258-2539 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Cornerstone Church send firefighters to assist in CATHOLIC Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth The Ruidoso Physical Saint Eleanor Catholic Church FULL GOSPEL Dunn, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. another wildfire that erupt- Free home Bible studies Drive, 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, MOTEL 6 Therapy Clinic 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257- 2330. Full Gospel Business Men’s Pastors ed around 1:30 p.m. in the PRESBYTERIAN of Ruidoso Reverend AI Galvan Fellowship Int’l Cowboy Church 412 US Hwy 70 West Mayhill area. 439 Mechem Drive Saint Theresa Catholic Church K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Rui doso. Ron Rice, First Presbyterian Church Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 575-630-1166 Vincent said he and Lee 575-257-1800 Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. 354-0255, e-mail fgbm¥ @ruidoso-on- 101 Sulton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 378-4840 for more info 1-800-4MOTEL6 Saint Joseph’s Apache Mission line.com 257-2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Foot of the Cross Chris tian concurred that the extreme www.ruidosopt.com Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, Mission Fountain of Living Water Ancho Community Presbyterian Ministries www.motel6.com fire danger present in Ruido- OFM San Patricio Church 2812 Sud derth (Pine Tree Shopping Our Lady of Guadalupe JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Center) Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info so precluded offering any as- MTD Inc. Bent. Father Larry Gosselin Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso Corona United Presby terian Church please call 937-8677 or visit our web site SIERRA CLEANERS sistance to Mayhill – a deci- 575.258.9922 Sacred Heart Catholic Church Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP at www.thefootofthe cross.org Corner of Center sion that proved to be correct When you have 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 336-4147, 257-7714 Nogal Presbyterian Grace Harvest Church & Texas Street the opportunity, Santa Rita Catholic Church Congregacion Hispana de los Church Reverend Bill Se bring 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 575-257-2725 given the 4 p.m. Cibola fire. we hope you will listen 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father to our radio stations that serve Testigos de Je hova REFORMED CHURCH Iglesia Bautista “Vida Eterna” Open: Monday - Friday, Franklin Eichhorst 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East “On a good day, we’ve listeners all over Southeast New Mescalero Reformed 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Mexico and West Texas. CHRISTIAN 378-7095 Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor Circle, Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 only got about 19 people Christian Community Church JEWISH / HEBREW SEVENTH DAY ADVEN TIST E. Hwy. 70, (575) 378-8108. Email: available,” Vincent said. HIGH MESA HEALING CENTER 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For Kehilla Bat- Tzion & Hebrew Ruidoso Seventh Day Adventist [email protected] 575-336-7777 more information call: 378-7076 Learning Center, Inc. 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso J Bar J Church Vincent said three Ru- 40 Hwy 70W, 575-257-6899 Reiki • Essential Oils • Sound Healing First Christian Church (Disciples 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 Downs, 378-4161. Pastor Andrew The New Shop idoso units responded to the of Christ) 575-257-0122 Spooner 575-437-8916; 1st Elder Pastor Charles W. Clary. E-mail: 2500 Sudderth Dr. #9 Healing Touch • Peace Village [email protected] Massage Therapist Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan LUTHERAN Manuel Maya 575-937 4487 575-257-9834 Cibola fire, along with one Canyon Road, 258-4250 Miracle Life Ministry Center Lincoln County unit and Barabara Mader, Registered R.N. Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST Ron Rice & Cather ine Callahan, Email: www.highmesahealing.com Carrizo Christian Fellowship Church FELLOWSHIP [email protected] Leonard Kanese wah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Ministers Available 24 hours for heal ing, three U.S. Forest Service 575-258-4191; 1120 Hull Road. Pastor Sacramento Mountains Unitarian prayer. 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ Mt. Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Thomas Schoech. www.shlcruidoso.org Universalist Fellowship units. Gods Mescalero. 464-4656 ruidoso-on line.com METHODIST Call 336-2170 or 257-8912 for location Yesterday CHURCH OF CHRIST Peace Chapel Interde nominational RUIDOSO An Antiques Community United Methodist NON-DENOMINATIONAL (ULC), Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Gateway Church of Christ Church American Missionary Fellowship SHAMROCK Mayhill fire update & Collectibles Mall 415 Sudderth, Rui doso, 257-4381 Price, Pastor Junc tion Road, behind Wells Fargo Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ Racetrack Chapel 1901 Sudderth Drive After burning 1001 Mechem • Ruidoso Church of Christ - Capitan Bank. Todd Salzwedel, Pastor. americanmission ary.org 575-937-2839 • 575-258-3250 Highway 48. Joshua Watkins, Minister Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 505-378- Ruidoso, NM 88345 31,861 acres, the Mayhill ~ OPEN DAILY ~ Capitan United Methodist Church Calvary Chapel 7264. Chaplain Darrell Winter 575-257-5033 www.yesterdayantiques.com CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS Pastor Jean Riley and the congregation 127 Vi sion, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. The Word of Life Church Fire is now 85 percent Church of Jesus Christ LDS of Capitan United Methodist. White Pastor John Mar shall Rev. Chuck Fulton, pas tor/648-2339. Oaks and Third in Capitan. 575-648- contained, but fire of- THE QUARTERS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Casa de Oracion Comu nidad 711 ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. A liated ficials are warning that Jon Ogden, (575) 258-1253 2846 Cristiana with the Evangelistic Assembly Church 2535 Sudderth Dr. Church of Jesus Christ LDS Trinity United Methodist Church BLUE GEM 575-257-9535 Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM NON-SECTARIAN area residents could Mescalero Branch, Mormon 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. 88345 (575) 257-6075. Pas tor: Carlos Spiritual Awareness Study Group at River Crossing continue to see smoke Full Lunch & Dinner Menu Missionaries (575) 317-2375 Car rizozo. Jean Riley, Pastor & Gabby Carreon. *All Services are 1830 Sudderth Dr. Sunday afternoon: Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. Blues & BBQ EPISCOPAL NAZARENE Bilingual* - Translators Available for weeks to come due Open Mon-Sat, 11 am - 2 am 257-1569 Episcopal Church of the Holy Mount Angus Church of the Nazarene Centro Familiar Des tino Men’s Bible Study, Band Of 575-257-3771 to “smoldering interior Sun 12 pm - Midnight 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on 304 Sudderth Dr., Rui doso, NM 88345, Brothers pockets of fuels.” Burgess Rec tor 257-2356. Website: Hwy. 48, 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, (575) 257-0447. Services are bilin gual Call 937-0071 for times and location Pastor Officials estimate First Christian Church www.eclc.us Christ Church in the Downs The 1st Iglesia Apos tollca de la Fe Child Development Center St. Anne’s Episcopal Chapel in QUAKER Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and en Cristo Jesus the fire will be complete- 1211 Hull Glencoe Quaker Worship Group Marty Lane, Pastors Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite ly contained sometime 575-258-1490 Episcopal Chapel of San Juan in Unpro grammed meeting at the Christ Community Fel lowship D, Ruidoso. (575) 937-7957 · (575) Hands-On Developmentally Appropriate Lincoln Anderson-Freeman Visi tor’s Center in Capitan, High way 380 West, 354-2458. 973-5413 Tuesday. Curriculum • A 4-Star Facility The cause of the fire, Accepting 8 Weeks to 12 Years This church feature is sponsored by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. which was detected at OPEN: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. about 1:30 p.m. May 9, the S A-1 CARPET CARE VICI Insulation Ray’s Automotive I 9 remains under investi- N 8 C Carpet & Upholstery 9 ENERGY SAVING SOLUTIONS ruidoso emporium 233 East Hwy. 70 E 1 gation. 1 Cleaning CE 519 W. Hwy. 70 575-378-4916 • 575-378-1016 989 SIN 151 Highway 70 East, Suite A There are 481 per- Water Extraction (Located at the ‘Y’) 575-257-1091 COMPLETE AUTO & sonnel assigned to the 24 HR. 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POSTAL PATRON U.S. POSTAGE POSTAL PATRON • Over 8,000 direct-mailed FREE to PAID 1404 Sudderth POSTAL PATRON MAILED FROM U.S. POSTAGE Ruidoso, NM U.S. POSTAGE RUIDOSO, NM 88345 PAID 1404PAID Sudderth PERMIT NO. 9 MAILED FROM PRESORT575.257.4223 STANDARD RUIDOSO, NM 88345 MAILEDRuidoso, FROM NM RUIDOSO, NM 88345 PERMIT NO. 9 PRESORT STANDARD 575.257.4223PERMIT NO. 9 PRESORT STANDARD TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 • TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 • 50 cents W W W. R U I D O S O F R E E P R E S S . C O M residents in southern Lincoln County W W W . R U I D O S O F R E E P R E S S . C O M 50 cents 1404 Sudderth A property Ruidoso, NM of 50 cents • VOL. 3, NO. 14 • VOL. 3, NO. 13 A property of 575.257.4223 A property Ruidoso ofWhite Fire burns 6,000 acres TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2011 • WWW.RUIDOSOFREEPRESS.COM • VOL. 3, NO. 15 By Eddie Farrell The next generation and Todd Fuqua Sowards Fire offi cials have yet to identify a cause to fi ght on considersBy Eddie Farrell Hundreds battle White Fire for what is being called the White Fire in Lin- SenateEditor 10,346 acres burned, coln County, which has Ruidoso Village Manager now blackened more Debi Lee is vowing to fi ght on to than 6,000 acres and campaignprotect the village’s water rights fi ve homes destroyed claimed fi ve homes Byand Patrick ability to Jason operate a series of By Eddie Farrell and numerous other Rodriguezwells on the North Fork of Eagle Editor structures. Creek. The fi re started at ReporterThe Lincoln With the White Fire now 95 percent contained, about 1:30 p.m. Sun- County Commis- fi refi ghting personnel have been reduced to 100. After serving fi ve terms day near the “Y” at representingsion March 21, New Mexico in The White Fire burned 10,356 acres and claimed Gavilan Canyon and in a 4-1 deci- fi ve homes and numerous other structures since it the United States Senate, Jeff Hwy 70. Bingamansion, forward- will not seek re- burst into fl ames Sunday afternoon. Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press Within minutes, electioned a letter in to 2012. That much Offi cials have yet to announce a cause of the fi re. the U.S. Forest Gov. Susana Martinez consoleshuge billows Faye of Randolphsmoke of has been known since Febru- LOCAL A total of 539 local, state and federal fi refi ghters Ruidoso Downs April 6 whilecould touring be seen the near White the Fire Service urging ary. were assigned to the fi re over the course of the week. the village be operations center at the RuidosoRuidoso Convention Downs Race- Center. What isn’t known, though, The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) track and offi cials restricted to Team initiated a fi eld assessment today to determine approximatelyis which of the state’s politi- started issuing evacua- cians have the best chance of natural resource damage, potential problems and miti- tion notices in a num- one-fi fth of its currentreplacing water the retiring Silver gation. Falling trees were reported in the burned area Martinezber oftours areas, includ- drawCity fromDemocrat. The newest arrival to the wild horse herd that makes frequent appearances at the as the result of fi re damage and gusty winds. ing Gavilan Canyon, the pumps,The answer might be Alto Golf and Country Club has been dubbed “Stud” and was born March 25 on The fi re did most of its damage Sunday, fueled the Highland area, Joe besomeone required who doesn’t consider or about the 15th fairway. According to Beth Porter of the Ruidoso Greeters, both by 40 mile an hour winds with gusts above 60, the White FireWelch Lane, area and Spa- Eddie Farrell/Ruidoso Free Press Photo courtesy of Beth Porter tohimself adhere toa politician at all.Ruidoso Mayor Ray Alborn made an blaze initially caused evacuations in several residen- By Eugene Heathman ghettilocated Flats. for local disaster relief impassioned plea for “cooperation” with tial neighborhoods, including Gavilan Canyon, be- but gave no specifi c amounts.Flames erupted hundreds of feet into the air on a ridge just north of the Ruidoso Downs Race a numberWhile of no one in the Dem- Reporter Walls of fl ames, “In advance of what is Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press mitigations,ocratic Party hasLincoln formally County said commissioners March 21, fore shifting winds turned the fi re on Ruidoso Downs, fueled by tinder-dry Track Sunday as the White Fire burned more than 6,000 acres and claimed at least fi ve houses Governor Susana Martinez turning out to be a very ac- andthey not will be campaign,trying three to stopRe- the panel from sending a let- where it burned right up to the parking lot at the Race trees, forest waste and and numerous other structures. As of 10 a.m. Monday, the fi re was still considered uncontained. mother and colt doing fi ne. toured the fi re command center tive fi re season, we have funds allowedpublicans to haveter offi condemning cially de- the village’s use of wells on Track and Casino and raged through the Spaghetti 60 mile per hour winds, were re- and areas stricken by the White shored away on the state level self-reportclared their its water intent usage. to run for the Flats area, claiming several homes. ported to reach hundreds of feet By 9 p.m. Sunday, offi cials Long-awaited river Fire in Ruidoso today, provid- the North Fork of Eagle Creek. The leading edge of the fi re eventually reached to handle incidents like this and vacatedThe vote seat. came The despite best known a ing comfort to those forced tointo the air. were allowing residents of the For those who could not re- NEWS the Glencoe and Fox Cave areas. Most of the burned we will also encourage federal pleais by former village U.S. offi Rep. cials, Heather includ- fl ee their homes when the rag- No injuries were reported, Upper Gavilan Canyon area to turn, a number of local lodgers State emergency manage- Wilson, who served fi ve terms the Joint Use Board, which over- area, according to authorities, is U.S. Forest Service assistance so you can get back ment offi cials brought in a Type ing Mayor Ray Alborn, to delay ing wildfi re threatened theiralthough one horse was reported return to their homes as the fi re offered free or reduced rates to in Congress. There’s also Bill sees operation of the wastewater land. on your feet,” Martinez said. III Incident team Sunday, with action to allow for a “joint state- trail becomes a reality homes in the Spaghetti Flatsovercome in Ruidoso Downs. continued to burn east of Ruido- evacuees and fi refi ghters who treatment plant. Since that deci- Swirling winds caused the fi re to switch direc- Smokey Bear District ment”English to be ofissued Alamogordo, in the name who of By Eugene Heathman area, just east of the Ruidoso so Downs. continued to arrive from across plans to upgrade the response sion, Powell has wasted little op- tions several times before prevailing winds pushed Photo courtesy of Terry Porter Ranger Dave Warnack praised bothran the unsuccessfully county and the for village a U.S. Downs Racetrack and Casino. the state. that would be more favorable portunity to castigate the village Reporter the fi re north of Ruidoso Downs to the Glencoe and advance preparation and the See WHITE FIRE, pg. 4 House seat in District 2 in A helicopter battling White Fire lifts water “I am absolutely impressed than the condemning document for its lack of cooperation and Fox Cave areas. cohesiveness of the many enti- 2002. There’s also speculation For more than 30 years, the from Alto Lake Tuesday, April 5. with the operations team fi ght- penned by Commissioner Jackie snubbing of the county. dream of a river trail system Ruidoso Downs Mayor Tom Armstrong praised ties involved with successfully that Lt. Gov. John Sanchez ing this fi re and amazed withAudit report out, Powell.might seek the nomination. Perhaps in an effort to sound through Ruidoso has been just strong. “And it was really touch-and-go there for managing the White Fire. the response of fi refi ghters who converged on the how strong this community is more cooperative, both Alborn that, a dream. During a public awhile. There was one point where we could have lost “The communication and “As previouslyAnd then there’s reported, Greg the So- blaze from throughout the state. with the way you have come Yeehaw! village of Ruidoso will take what- and retired Judge Alvin Jones meeting on Monday, March 21 “They were able to do a lot to save homes,” Arm- 250 homes.” response from the county vol- wards, a 61-year-old former together during this horrifibut c is it enough? ever stepsmiddle are school necessary teacher to en- and evoked the potential impacts to all called by the Village Parks and unteer fi re departments, village event,” Martinez said. By Todd Fuqua sure theowner delivery and operator of water to of our fi ve of Lincoln County should the vil- Recreation Board, the Ruidoso Martinez consoled long- fi refi ghters and our local crews while one duty. residents,” Lee said following the lage lose its ability to draw water River Trail project is now a re- Reporteris the true success story with daycare facilities in Las Cru- time Spaghetti Flats resident “It was an honor system, but vote. ces. He’s running on the cam-from Eagle Creek. ality. Community opens arms during crisis Agetting report onthe a upperspecial hand audit on was this we were able to check it with the By Patrick Jason Rodriguez bers of the Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs communi- Faye Randolph in the fi re oper- Albornpaign tookslogan a more “Short, person- Bald and The village estimates as much The Ruidoso River Trail ations center upon her arrival.fi nally fi re.revealed I am veryby accountant impressed Dan with dispatch call sheets,” Austin said. al tone, saying the county vote, as 70 percent of its municipal sup- project will be incorporated as ties have offered their support during this most re- Honest.” Reporter Randolph described her plightAustin the Monday, execution shedding of the some agencies “We selected three police offi cers’ which featured only Commis- ply comes from surface fl ows and part of the Billy the Kid Scenic cent calamity. And by no means was the outpouring And though some political as she was forced to fl eelight her intoinvolved the termination and it proves of former to show call sheets, and compared their time sioner Tom Battin favoring the the wells on Eagle Creek. By-Way and will be scheduled Not long after the fi rst fi refi ghting crews were limited to only First Baptist Church and Gateway, old hands might mock such a home. Ruidosothat Downs practice Police makes Chief perfect,” Alfred on the sheets to the dispatch call village’s position, left him “disap- Battin urged his colleagues to into three phases. The river trail called out to the scene of the White Fire that broke both of which were designated by Lincoln County simplistic catch phrase, the re- “I was just enjoying a Ortiz.typi- Warnack said. sheets.” pointed but not surprised.” delay action on the letter, noting it and other public green space Two Rivers Park will soon be getting a facelift as prepa- out near Gavilan Canyon on Sunday afternoon, Pas- as relief shelters. ality is that his ideology is not Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press LOCAL cal Sunday when my phoneBut councilorWarnack Dean was Holman referring to was possible that an extension in concepts are no stranger to rations are underway to develop the Ruidoso River Trail. tor Alan Stoddard and some of his fellow members The report states Austin also In February,that far off Alborn from leda few a who are The Angus Church of the Nazarene, for in- doesn’t the think fi re the academies, report revealed joint train-received a confi dential memo dur- movement on the village council the public comment phase of the nearly every community in the of the First Baptist Church of Ruidoso were wel- started ringing with friends already occupying a seat in the Phase one will begin at Two Rivers Park and conclude stance, provided shelter, meals and security for the telling me a large fi re had enough.starting workshops and countlessing the investigation from an offi cer to reject Powell’s nomination to Forest Service’s Environmental rocky mountain region. Plac- coming those whose residences were close to the Senate. behind the River Crossing Complex on Sudderth Drive. staff and residents of The Nest, a domestic violence ed and was heading my way,”“In planning my opinion, hours this needed summary to ex-who stated he “had been instructed es like Durango, Steamboat path of the blaze and in need of a place to get away porate green space trail systems shelter in Ruidoso. Randolph said. has greatlypertly downplayed tackle various what wasfi re situ-by supervisors to falsify time sheets “If I had to compare my- See RUIDOSO, pg. 4 Springs, Loveland and metro- for a while and possibly spend the night. self to someone who’s already to lessen the impact of density Hotels such as Comfort Inn and Hotel Ruido- “I stepped outsidegoing and on,”ations Holman in the said. Lincoln “I don’t National in order to report DWI grant over- politan areas of Colorado incor- “We wanted to provide people with food and a in the Senate, a couple of and preserve wildlife habitats source of convenient outdoor so offered discounted room rates, and Whispering never in my life have think I seen it’s Forest a complete surrounding report.” Ruidoso. time. The offi cer refused to falsify Golf course owners refute operator’s claims place to stay warm,” said Stoddard. “We were just names to immediately come while offering the public a recreation opportunities. Pines chipped in with complementary cabin stays. anything like what was com-The reportIncreasing was made public winds af- dur-records as noted in the memo.” By Eugene Heathman looking to help out in any way that we could.” to mind are Rand Paul and Jim The Lodge at Sierra Blanca offered free rooms Sun- ing, the fi re was terrifying.ter the receipting Martinez’s of confi rmation tour of from the fi re Reporter See RIVER TRAIL, pg. 4 Volunteers at Gateway Church of Christ, Austin stated the system of su- DeMint,” said Sowards, who day night for fi re evacuees. Restaurants like Circle Twenty minutes later, weNew were Mexico stricken state area auditor served Hector as a grimpervisor review relied to heavily on way from the golf course and previously likewise, spent much of that afternoon setting up made a trip to Washington J Bar-B-Que and Robel Tacos brought food and being evacuated.” Balderas,reminder and Austin’s that reading the danger re- ofthe integrity of the supervisor, and Valle del Sol Golf Course owners operated the facility and constructed a tables with food and drinks, preparing to provide claim the earlier company this contracted month and to visited operate drinks to fi refi ghters and other personnel. And ordi- Martinez assured vealed civic a problemfl are-ups with still accurate exist inbill- addi-encouraged the city to “implement clubhouse prior to the acquisition by Qual- and Alina Acebo on Feb. 28, for $8,430.24 displaced individuals with temporary shelter and a and managewith the a facilityplethora abandoned of well-known daily nary people from across the area have offered their leaders and fi re operationsing team procedures tion to in the the existing police depart- fi re dangersome form of time card or computer ity Golf Management in April, 2010. Ac- for non-payment of fertilizer delivered to warm meal. operationsconservative of the golf course, groups, failed including to cording to Lincoln County property re- members funding has beenment. al- caused by recent drought. based time keeping system to more the golf course by Golf Enviro Systems, of failing to provide agreed upon lot sale These are a couple of examples of how mem- See COMMUNITY, pg. 7 maintain equipmentthe National and Rifl left e townAssociation, with un- cords, The Village of Carrizozo owns the “I was hired to investigate pos- accurately refl ect time worked by all Inc.,”Ivie said. premiums which accounted for a devas- paid bills.FreedomWorks, the Tea Party real estate occupied by Valle del Sol Golf sible fraudulent activity in the de- employees.” Unpaid bills are not the only problems tating budget shortfall in the amount of FEATURES New MexicoExpress Ranch and the Sales National represen- Re- Course. partment, as the city had overbilled New Mexico Ranch Sales faced when $25,000.00, money that would have cov- While falsifying pay records to tative Leonpublican Ivie contends Trust. contracting with MAW to feature Cannon working dogs the Village of Ruidoso for a Lincoln deliberately overbill a federal grant Ivie proclaims the list of defaults in repossessing golf course business opera- ered the utility, water and fertilizer bills. By Eddie Farrell and his “working dog” Suk, will sarily with the same handler. Quality Golf Management was a big mis- the operations agreement by Quality Golf County DWI grant,” Austin report- to the tune of $600,000 – according At a recent meeting for the tions. The owners discovered expensive “Everyone knew we would return in give demonstrations on what a The Air Force, he said, as- take. Federated Republican Women Management owner Dan Garner is long Editor ed. “I met with the staff in closed to Austin – is a serious offense, Hol- well equipment and golf course irrigation early April to open the golf course, after a fully trained canine is capable of signs dogs to bases while their session and then received approval “Last week,of Lincoln New MexicoCounty Ranchin Ruidoso, Sales, and costly. systems in need of repair. normal winter season closing of the facil- man still felt the report didn’t go far accompanied by the Lincoln County Sher- Flying objects are a com- doing. handlers are subject to reloca- from the state auditor to conduct the Sowards introduced himself “Garner didn’t pay the electric bill ity. We intend to return in two-weeks, re- enough. iff’s Department, changed the locks and “Since regaining control of opera- mon sight at Cannon Air Force In Suk’s case, Holt said, tion. investigation.” by telling those in attendance and we had to pay several thousand dol- tions, we have since fi lled the pond and claim our business and open the course,” Base in Clovis. the Belgian Tervuren is trained In Holt’s case, however, his “I still don’t thing the report is took over businessthat he’s operations,” not a politician Ivie said. and lars to have power restored. He owes the started watering portions of the course. Austin said there was a discrep- complete,” Holman said. “It left out Garner said. But for one special squad- to detect explosives for work in recent assignment to Cannon New Mexicodoesn’t Ranch want Sales to campaign own the for town of Carrizozo for water which was We are having the damaged equipment re- ancy in how offi cers were reporting thing that I think are more serious Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press The owners of New Mexico Ranch ron, the fl yers are of the four- combat zones. means he will likely be teamed Ruidoso school board member Rhonda VincentValle del SolSenate subdivision but is runningacross the for high- the shut off to the course for non-payment of paired and look to be operational by mid- their time and how much they were than what was stated.” sales don’t think Garner will make good on legged variety, and come armed “Our dogs are trained in ex- with Suk for as long as three or actually on the clock. The problem tries to stay on her mount March 30 during the vacated seat because he feels an outstanding water bill of $2,361.92. A April,” Ivie said. his pledge to return and operate the Valle with their own ordnance to fulfi ll plosive ordnance, but some are four years. Holman was also quick to em- it is his duty as a concerned court judgment was against Dan Garner boiled down to offi cers – whether on phasize the offi cers currently in the Dairyland donkey basketball show at RuidosoIndex During a telephone interview with del Sol Golf Course. “He owes everybody their duties. trained exclusively for narcot- At Lackland Air Force Base citizen. The Ruidoso Free Press money, I would be surprised if he ever purpose or unintentionally – keep- department are good at what they High School. The event, which featured four teamsBusiness ...... 5 Teams from 27th Special ics,” Holt said. “But they’re all in San Antonio, Texas, the Air ing inaccurate records of their hours made up of local dignitaries and business leaders,Classifi eds . .“If . . normal. . . . . people. . . . . don’t. . 19 Obituary ...... 18 Garner accuses New Mexico on Ranch March Sales 20, showed his face in Lincoln County again. Operations Security Forces dual-certifi ed in that they all do Force operates its own breeding See AUDIT, pg. 4 raised funds for Lincoln County Crimestoppers.Communityget Calendar. involved,” . he. . said,. . . . “we. 2 areOn the Town...... 9-10 Heck, the guy even wrote a hot check to Squadron (SOSFS) will par- patrol work … the bite work, so program, as well as advanced going to be left with political Opinion ...... 7 the locksmith,” Ivie said. Index Courtesy photo Education ...... 8 ticipate in Military Appreciation to speak.” training for prospective working Business ...... 5 Sports ...... 11-13 Heart returns Weekend, April 29-30 in Ru- Staff Sgt. Adam Wylie, 27th Special Operations Security Forces See SOWARDS, pg. 6 Holt said all of Cannon’s dogs and their handlers. Classifi eds ...... 17 Events Calendar ...... 16 Hitchcock’s Veteran Profi le ...... 6 to the Inn of the idoso. working dogs have been de- Squadron, catches Military Working Dog Suk after a high jump Community Calendar...... 2 On the Town...... 15 The 39 Step Mountain Gods, USAF SSgt Kenneth Holt, ployed to combat, but not neces- See MAW DOGS, pg. 4 during training at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. s pg. 9 LOCAL Education ...... 8 Opinion ...... 7 at the Spencer Sports ...... 11-13 Index Events Calendar ...... 16 Get your jester on April 14, pg. 15 Business ...... 5 Obituaries...... 9 in Carrizozo this Classifi eds ...... 17 On the Town...... 15 ALTO Saturday, RICHARD LOVERIN FEATURED HOME Community Calendar...... 2 Opinion ...... 7 pg. 15 REAL ESTATE TEAM 5 BR LOG HOME IN ALTO W/ FULL Education ...... 8 Sports ...... 11-13 is Ruidoso/Lincoln County’s MEMBERSHIP! Great mountain home with classy rustic interior!!! 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