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BULLETIN REPORT wife. Detectives The 23-year-old father assigned on the run from Doña to the Ana County Sheriff’s case later detectives surrendered learned that himself to authorities Jurado had Tues day, Jan. 3. JACQUEZ instruc- According to deputies, tions from Sergio Guadalupe Jac- Ethan’s mother – his quez turned himself in daughter – to not allow her at the main station of the son to leave with his father. Welcome Back and Doña Ana County Sher- According to Jurado, this iff’s Department before angered Jacquez, who al- 2 p.m., accompanied by legedly hit Jurado in the Welcome to Memorial his attorney. Detectives face at least once before say he will be questioned retrieving a container of Dr. Frank Felts! and then booked into the gasoline from his vehicle. Doña Ana County Deten- According to Jurado, Jac- tion Center on charges quez poured the gasoline of arson, aggravated bur- on him and then poured it Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Frank Felts, glary, unlawful taking of on the south entrance of MD back home. Dr. Felts will be opening the new Memorial a motor vehicle, abuse of the mobile home. Jacquez a child and battery. allegedly ignited the gaso- Weight Loss Center of New Mexico in January 2017. Detectives say Jacquez line that was poured on the is cooperating fully with house. Dr. Felts is one of the most accomplished and experienced bariatric the investigation. Jurado told detectives surgeons in the southwest, having performed ,000 weight loss A nationwide warrant he was able to leave in for the arrest of Jacquez Jacquez’s vehicle, and was issued Monday eve- went to a neighbor’s ning, following an Amber home to call police. Alert for Jacquez’s two- Jurado’s wife told detec- year-old son Ethan. tives she heard Jacquez According to Mesilla break through a window Valley Regional Dispatch of the home. Shortly To schedule an appointment or Authority, sheriff’s depu- afterward, the smoke ties were dispatched to forced Ethan and his the 100 block of Powell grandmother outside. Jac- Phone (575) 556-1849 Fax (575) 532-2030 in La Mesa at 1:06 p.m. quez reportedly shoved Monday. The call initially the grandmother to the came in as a structure fire ground and took his son, and a crash involving two reportedly fleeing in the vehicles. grandparents’ 2001 white The first deputy ar- Ford F-150 pickup truck. rived at the scene at 1:21 Jurado told deputies p.m. and found a double- he saw Jacquez leaving wide mobile home fully in his truck when he was engulfed. The deputy also driving back to his resi- learned there had been dence from the neighbor’s an altercation between house. Jurado said he at- Las Cruces, New Mexico 88011 Jacquez and 59-year-old tempted to block Jacquez Carlos Jurado, who lived from leaving, causing a at the residence with his collision. LC1-LV34088 4 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN El Paso experience prepared Ed for Las Cruces city manager job

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New Las Cruces City Manager Stuart Ed spent his first several weeks on the job getting to know the organization, he said. He has seen some things he’s impressed with, and is already working on several important changes. Ed took over as city manager Nov. 7, moving to Las Cruces from El Paso, Texas, where he had most recently served as a consultant to the El Paso Independent School District and as president/CEO of Good- will Industries of El Paso. He retired in 2014 after nearly 20 years BULLETIN PHOTO New Las Cruces City Manager Stuart Ed, center; Ed’s wife, Beverly; and Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima at the city hall reception welcoming Ed to Las Cru- SEE ED, PAGE 5 ces in November. 10-year Guarantee ERAZ PAIN M TOMERIC STUC . LAS CO CO E STOMERIC ROOF C ATING A STAIN & EPOXY C OAT EL CIAL ONCRE ING PE TE CO S ATING LC3-LV34153 575.649.8193 • 575.382.5824 5% off when you mention www.merazpainting.com • Call for FREE Estimates this ad! LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 5

ED CONTINUED FROM 4 grown up. Paso Department of General Services, overseeing After six difficult months of unemployment fol- all the day-to-day business functions of the city, as lowing his Army service, Ed took a job as a grant well as a fleet of 2,500 vehicles, 310 buildings and with the City of El Paso. technician with the City of El Paso (CEP) in June 2,300 park lands across the city. Among his top priorities in Las Cruces is to im- 1995. Ed said his nearly 20 years of experience in a prove the city’s permitting process, Ed said. He In 1996, he began traveling two or three times a variety of staff and managerial positions with CEP wants to turn the city Community Development week from El Paso to Las Cruces to pursue a mas- uniquely prepared him to become Las Cruces city Department into a “one-stop shop,” and has al- ter’s degree in public administration. He got the manager. ready moved the fire marshal into that department degree in 2002, “one class at a time.” Before retiring from CEP, Ed said he learned to speed up the permitting process. And, he’s taken At CEP, Ed advanced from an hourly grant tech “the operations of virtually every department in staff on tours of similar departments elsewhere position to become a senior grants planner, where some capacity,” including transportation, capital “to see how it works” and make the city’s permit- he was involved with community development projects, construction, public safety, planning and ting process “as efficient as possible.” The city, Ed projects. During his tenure, Ed acquired 72 parcels business functions. said, wants to “be a good partner” to new and ex- of land for the city through right-of-way easements “I understand the challenges of each depart- isting businesses. without a single condemnation. ment,” he said. Secondly, Ed (his last name is pronounced with “It was a really tough job,” he said. “I was always As city manager, he now makes it a point to ask a long “e,” as in steed) wants to work on the issue successful. I’m very proud of that to this day.” his employees “how they are doing and actually of transparency. There were “a lot of perceptions Ed moved over to the city’s Sun Metro transit listen to them,” Ed said. That also helps him “keep of the lack of transparency” around the process of system as transit program manager, and was pro- kind of a pulse on the organization. I like learning hiring a new city manager after Robert Garza re- visional assistant director for one year. He then new things … facing new challenges … I’m very tired in May, Ed said. transferred to the El Paso Police Department comfortable being uncomfortable.” Ed said he wants the city to follow New Mexico (ELPD), serving then-Police Chief (and now El After retiring from CEP two years ago, Ed’s work Foundation on Open Government criteria and Paso County Sheriff) Richard D. Wiles as director with Goodwill Industries of El Paso led him to standards and make Las Cruces “the most trans- of administrative services. That put Ed in charge open the first-ever job center in Las Cruces. parent city in New Mexico. We’re working toward of ELPD’s financial services, records, planning, its “That brought me back into Las Cruces profes- that,” he said. $32 million grants program and its 911 call center. sionally,” he said. “Bringing all my life experiences Ed said he also wants to align the city’s strate- “It was really a great job, probably one of the to bear in the post of Las Cruces city manager is gies for economic development, including tax best jobs I ever had,” Ed said. “I just learned an very exciting,” Ed said. “I have deep affection and incentives, grants coordination and downtown awful lot from Sheriff Wiles.” love for Las Cruces. It’s just the most beautiful revitalization. Ed said he will propose a reorgani- Ed then spent five years as director of the El spot on Earth. This is just home for me.” zation of economic development efforts to the city council within the next 30 days. The city manager said he also wants to work on the city’s Neighborhood Improvement Team, Alzheimer’s and Dementia are our business. Our only business. which deals with “property in decline” within the city limits. He wants city staff to work with property owners to get blighted properties “back up to code.” The effort, Ed said, includes the Las Cruces police and fire departments, along with the city Community Development Department and social services. The owners of blighted properties often need assistance, he said, and the city will work “to address the root issues causing the property to go into decline.” Ed attended the University of Arizona from 1982 to 1986, earning a bachelor’s degree in political 18 loving years providing a holistic approach dedicated solely to this special population science with a minor in history. He returned to his parents’ home on Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces during the summers. Ed graduated from the U of A with a bachelor’s degree in political science on May 17, 1986, the day he married his wife, Beverly, and the same day he was commissioned by his father as a second lieutenant in the United States Army. Ed served more than eight years in the Army, where he was battery commander of the 25th In- www.edenalt.org fantry Division. 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Although, I predict the long-running February there will be a mi- I once correctly predicted technically, I guess I was half saga of the Unified Develop- nuscule, barely visible light IKansas would not win an right. ment Code is not over. dusting of snow at 8 p.m. one PUBLISHER Richard Coltharp NCAA basketball title as long In the spirit of the new year • A local Mexican restaurant night. Las Cruces Police will as Roy Williams was the head I will forge ahead and join col- will open. respond to dozens of fender- DISTRIBUTION coach. Wil- umnists all over the country • A local Mexican restaurant benders and Las Cruces Public Teresa Tolonen liams left in and wade in with predictions, will close. Schools will be canceled the some bold, some clearly not so • A Las Cruces high school next day. ADVERTISING 2003 and won a Melissa Atencio title with North bold. football team will make the • China will complete a suc- Claire Frohs Carolina two • Speaking of basketball, I state championship game. cessful manned moon flight, Anita Goins years later. predict the New Mexico State • The New Mexico state prompting Chinese people to Pam Rossi University men’s and women’s legislature will find a cre- say for the next decade: “We Elaine Sasnow Williams’ suc- basketball teams will each win ative, non-tax way to find can put a man on the moon, RICHARD cessor at Kan- a game in the NCAA basket- new revenue. It will not be a but we still have to walk CLASSIFIEDS/LEGALS COLTHARP sas, Bill Self, Jamie Pfannenstiel ball tournament this year. silver bullet and it may not be around with masks because From the Publisher would win it all in 2008. • Former NMSU men’s coach sustaining, but it will be some- the air pollution is so horrible NEWS Marvin Menzies, now coaching thing both parties will agree here.” Tracy Roy, Content Director More typical is my rate of Brook Stockberger, Managing Editor picking the Final Four teams. at the University of Nevada- on and it will help our state get • For the second straight Elva Österreich, Special Projects I’ve been making selections in Las Vegas, will sweep both through its current crisis. season, Aggie football will the NCAA basketball tourna- games against Mountain West • State Rep. Bill McCamley have a winning record at REPORTERS/WRITERS conference rival University of and others will take a legalized home. NMSU was 3-2 at Mike Cook ment every year since 1982, Billy Huntsman and only once, in 1990, did I New Mexico. marijuana proposition further Aggie Memorial Stadium in Alta LeCompte ever get all four teams correct. • The new Doña Ana County than it has ever gone before. 2016. Susie Ouderkirk Look to the 2016 primary Commission will bring sur- I believe there is even a pos- • The Dallas Cowboys will Jeff Berg season for a more recent ex- prises. I realize that is broad sibility a bill could pass both not win the Super Bowl. and vague, but it will be inter- houses. However, I predict if • The Cleveland Indians will GRAPHIC DESIGNERS ample of my poor prognostica- Rhonda Barrick tion skills. esting to watch this new com- it does pass both houses, the win the World Series. Jessica Stephens After Donald Trump won his mission, which brings three governor will veto it. • It will rain in Las Cruces Stacey Neal new faces to join incumbents • I will falter on my annual on the Fourth of July. Melanie Smith first primaries in February, I predicted he would say a bunch Billy Garrett and Ben Rawson, New Year’s Resolution to learn • Oh yeah, and Donald PHOTOGRAPHERS of crazy things and be out of develop its style and personal- the lyrics to Elton John’s Trump will say a bunch of Christopher Belarde the GOP race by summer. ity. “Bennie and the Jets.” crazy things. Tabitha Rossman

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John, (we’ll call him John), finally made his successful liar.” work and told to read fore, this year I am turn- I — Abraham Lincoln and sign it. I am done in ing over a new leaf and momentous decision known, “We’ll do a C-section! But, I want pic- less than a minute. The when I must initial and tures for my scrapbook!” I won’t lie to you, I do representative doesn’t sign paperwork I swear I lie. Michael Swickard is a blink that I read light- will read it. All of it. You John was a senior veteri- driver’s side air bag! big fat liar. Well, I ning fast and, get have my word on this. nary student spending the It was, of course, the am big and no one this, I understood I intend to pack a week with me during calving rumen. This huge organ ob- calls me my nick- what I had read lunch and drink when- season. George was my as- scured the surgical field and name of “Slim” before I initialed ever I go to places that sistant. interfered with his manipula- any longer without and signed the have those many pages The object of John’s at- tion of the uterus, which he laughter. many sheets of of lawyer words that are tention stood quietly in the couldn’t find, and 26 feet of This year my paper. supposed to be signed. chute. She was a crossbred BAXTER small intestine which kept resolution is that This is a quan- You have seen the docu- BLACK MICHAEL heifer, carefully selected for crawling into play. I am going to cut dary for me ments that read: “The those quality criteria; four On the Edge Before I could say, “No! SWICKARD of Common Sense out lying. It is such because I hate party of the first part legs and a pulse. Although Wait!” John pricked the In My Opinion a habit for me to lying. As I grew with the party of the sec- she weighed over 800 lbs, she wasn’t rumen wall with his scalpel to relieve lie. Sometimes it up, lying was a ond part and the party much taller than a bathroom sink the pressure. A stream of green fluid seems the only thing I real offense. Get caught of the first part with and wide as a mobile home! Being at 2800 psi painted the left half of can do. Often the people lying and the day turned the party of the second nine months pregnant made you John’s body! that I am dealing with sour. While there were part with the party of want to paint “GOODYEAR” on her I took one photograph of George know that I am lying and three of us kids, my the first part and second side! sluicing down the young surgeon they prefer a lie. mother seemed to know part blah blah blah.” John was well taught so George with a bucket full of water. An- Example: I am at the which one of us was not Perhaps I should take and I offered to be his surgical aides other of John wiping his face on hospital for a routine telling the truth. a pillow also since that during the procedure. John had the drape. One of him lifting the blood test. Every time One time I told my puts me to sleep. I know never actually performed one before newborne from the womb and, my I go I must start from rehearsed lie and my if anyone really un- but I had insisted that he call the favorite, John sewing away at the scratch. I was born as a mother said, “Michael, derstands those words, shots. George and I were at his beck uterus while keeping one knee on the small child at Holloman that is a lie. I can see it some lawyer will get and call. ground and the other pressed against Air Force Base Aug. 24, on your forehead.” The fired since they are not John chose to make a lateral inci- the protruding rumen! 1950 at 11:35 a.m. in de- next time I told a lie, I meant to be understood. sion in the left flank. We haltered and I don’t know if the last one made livery room B. Yep, we held my hand over my And the terms on the cast the beast on the ground. the scrapbook. get all the paperwork out forehead and she still paper are not negotiable Under John’s watchful eye we there with my numbers saw through it though even if you somehow un- clipped and scrubbed and shaved the www.baxterblack.com and names which are al- she turned to my father derstand them. incision site. He asked for a drape. I ways photocopied again. and said, “He gets that Further, I promise to had one, fortunately. I had been cut- Then the lie. from your side of the not repost hoax news. ting hair with it in the bunkhouse! I am given my paper- family.” This will be a snap be- But it was clean. work to read and either Incidentally, she cause I can look stuff Before he double-gloved up he initial where indicated could see through both up easily. You have my asked if I would record his first C- showing that I read that hands and a cap. And word on this to only post section on film. I took his camera paragraph or at the bot- there were severe conse- what I know is true. I and snapped him poised above what tom of some pages to quences for not telling will forego political sites appeared to be Plymouth Rock! He sign and date to show I the truth. So, in my fam- since lying and politics looked over his shoulder at me as I read it all. What a liar I ily we were plain-spoken are bedfellows. clicked on. Once he made his first in- am. I rapidly scribble my and just said what the I’ll let you know how cision, he peeled off the outer gloves initials and sign the bot- truth was without trying the counter workers and asked me to adjust the light. I tom of the many pages to hide it. The punish- handle me spending moved George closer. and hand the packet ment for doing wrong hours reading every last All was going well, as the pho- back. was much better than word. tographs would show. John was The counter person the punishment for doing the perfect imitation of a always sees I didn’t read doing wrong and lying Email: drswickard@com- qualified veterinary surgeon. He anything but doesn’t rat about it. cast.net - Swickard’s new penetrated the abdomen authorita- me out for being the liar This is why it pains novel, Hideaway Hills, tively and immediately the bladder that I am. me to tell such big lies is available at Amazon. of a blue whale welled up through Same at Comcast and about actually reading com. the incision! John recoiled in ter- ror as the mass came at him like a 8 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Down Syndrome group donates bicycle to MECA Therapies

By MIKE COOK Martinez-Flores and staff pies “because they’ve Las Cruces Bulletin members Samuel Muñoz, been a huge supporter Rachel Williams, Sophia of ours over the years,” Southern New Mexico Gaveria and Cesiah Mc- he said. The bike will be Down Syndrome Families Culloch. used in children’s therapy (SNMDSF) donated a new SNMDSF’s 2016 Buddy at MECA. Strider bicycle to MECA Walk was one of 60 Buddy Query said SNMDSF Therapies, 1350 Hillrise Walks across the nation represents about 20 local Circle on Tuesday, Dec. 20. to receive bike donations families. He said about SNMDSF treasurer and from Strider Sports, 150 people participated in co-founder Tim Query which is a partner with SNMDSF’s 10th annual delivered the bike Tues- the National Buddy Walk Buddy Walk, held Oct. 1. day morning. Accepting Program. For more information, the donation on behalf of Query said the local contact Query at sn- MECA were Chief Com- group decided to donate [email protected] or visit pliance Officer Roberta the bike to MECA Thera- www.snmdsf.org. PHOTO BY MIKE COOK Southern New Mexico Down Syndrome Families treasurer and co-founder Tim Query holds the Strider bicycle that SNMDSF donated to MECA Therapies of Las Cruces on Dec. 20. Accepting the donation are, left to right, MECA staff members Rachel Williams, OTR; Cesiah McCulloch, Look so good PTA; Sophia Gaveria, PT; Roberta Martinez-Flores, owner; and Samuel Muñoz, PT tech. you won’t have Come visit the showroom specialist any resolutions to make.

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By COURTNEY LOPEZ ate change and we are when considering what The grant commit- The 2016 Wellness Stay tuned for a series For the Bulletin pleased to announce the child well-being really tee, comprised of five Fund recipients: of columns in both the recipients of our 2016 means. It’s about physi- community volunteers Las Cruces Sun-News Stewardship of chari- Wellness Fund. Eight cal health as much as it’s representing an array Roadrunner Food Bank – and the Las Cruces Bul- table funds is one of the nonprofit organizations about mental and emo- of professional back- Childhood Hunger Initiative letin to learn more about Community Founda- in southern New Mexico tional health. grounds, took their roles Casa de Peregrinos, Inc. – these organizations and tion of Southern New were awarded grants to For this reason, the very seriously, spending Children’s Summer Program their projects/programs Mexico’s most important support projects or pro- organizations selected for two and a half weeks New Mexico Lions Crane addressing maternal/ responsibilities. A large grams that have a direct funding address a broad carefully reviewing ap- Reading Program – New child well-being. part of our mission is to impact on maternal/ range of critical needs plications and completing Mexico Lions Crane Reading The Community Foun- Laboratories enhance the quality of child well-being. Grants including hunger, abuse, corresponding rubrics dation is proud to provide The Imagination Library of life in southern New Mex- range in size from $5,000 literacy and security. The that were developed by funding to worthy causes Grant County, Inc. – “Just ico and serve as a center to $15,000. Community Foundation’s both Community Founda- Imagine!” and looks forward to the for charitable giving. This grant program goals are to grow the abil- tion staff and external NMSU Southern Area Health collective impact, with “We carry out our is funded by individual ity to support more non- grant consultants. Education Center – Intergen- donor support and non- broad mission by helping donor endowments, in- profits and the valuable “The Community erational Mentoring: Health profit partners, we can donors build permanent cluding some that were work they do as well. Foundation is commit- Information Pathways Program have on the quality of life endowment funds and created to be used at A robust review process ted to planting seeds that Jardin de los Niños – Child- in southern New Mexico. then by using the income board discretion, and oth- was put in place which will improve the quality hood Wellness Clinic from those funds to sup- ers that were established included a formal train- of life for children and Mesilla Valley CASA, Inc. – Courtney Lopez is the Assis- port a variety of regional with the intention to posi- ing session conducted families in our region,” Wellbeing Assessments for tant Director for Develop- nonprofit organizations tively impact pressing by a professional grant said Abel Covarrubias, Attachment ment and Communication through grants based on needs faced by children reviewer for our grant grant committee chair. New Mexico School for the for the Community Foun- donor wishes,” said Jen and their mothers/care- committee, as well as two “It will be amazing to see Blind and Visually Impaired dation of Southern New Cervantes, executive di- givers. informational sessions for the positive impact these Foundation – Never Shake a Mexico. She can be reached Baby rector. The Community Foun- potential grantees. grants have.” at [email protected]. We use our grant- dation casts a wide net making process to cre-

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Editor’s note: This is the first installment of a three- taking any medications together for the first time doctors to recognize there NAMI part series on Micah Pearson and the Doña Ana County for his condition, but has in his lifetime to celebrate was something going on National Alliance on Mental Illness. a strong support network the birthday that Pear- with me.” of medical professions, son’s brother and grand- At the age of nine, Pear- vice other mental health advo- mother shared. son remembers being in By MIKE COOK with rapid cycling, along cates, family and friends After Pearson’s grand- a psychiatrist’s waiting For the Bulletin with attention-deficit/ to help him cope on the father came into their room. He read a pamphlet president hyperactivity disorder bad days. house, Pearson took his about manic-depression As vice president of (ADHD) and post-trau- And he is fighting hat and coat, and got a and told his doctor, “This manages the Doña Ana County Na- matic stress disorder tirelessly for the rights present from him. His is me.” The doctor’s re- tional Alliance on Mental (PTSD). of others with serious grandfather then sat on sponse was, “That’s not Illness (NAMI) affiliate, Pearson was first diag- mental health issues and the coach with a glass of possible.” three Micah Pearson is not nosed at age 22, but his regularly shares his own wine and some appetizers. Pearson’s mental health only a fierce advocate for family believes his symp- story. A moment later, he “fell issues continued, and, those suffering with men- toms began at age four, “NAMI needed people over on the floor dead.” as a teenager, he began mental tal health issues, he’s also when he witnessed the who were willing to tell Pearson recalls the bouts of uncontrolled cry- dealt with serious mental death of his grandfather their story, and I love event in clear detail even ing, started acting out and illness from a young age. on the same day the two to talk about myself,” though he was only four became suicidal. illnesses Pearson, 40, lives with met for the first time. Pearson said. “There’s years old at the time. “I was quite literally bipolar disorder type 1 Today, Pearson is not a long line of deacons “That’s the day I learned losing my mind,” he said. and preachers in my what a stroke was,” he Finally, at age 22, Pear- family. I speak from the said. “My personality son was treated by a psy- diaphragm; I don’t need a took a shift.” chiatrist who recognized microphone.” Pearson became with- he had bipolar disorder. Kindergarten Open House drawn, began reading the “All of my treatment Onset of his condition same three or four books changed,” Pearson said. January 9th at 6:00 PM Pearson’s parents and over and over, adopted “My reaction was, ‘I knew We Now Have Both K2 And K1 Kindergarten Classes grandparents had an black as his favorite color it.’” off-again on-again rela- and became obsessed with Pearson said only about Kindergarten is an important “first step” in a child’s K-12 learning tionship, he remembers. death. He and his fam- one percent of the U.S. experience. We believe that it is vital that young learners gain a solid When he was four, the ily spent the rest of his foundation in reading, mathematics and the Bible. Students will also families decided to get childhood “trying to get SEE PEARSON, PAGE 11 enjoy other learning experiences such as music, physical education, library and art times.

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“This is one of the pillars that supports our de- mocracy,” Third Judicial District Court Chief Judge Fernando Macias said Thursday morning, Dec. 29, as he swore into office new and returning county officials and members of the New Mexico state Senate and House of Representatives. “Holding public office, being a public servant, isn’t all that easy,” Doña Ana County Manager Julia Brown said during her welcoming remarks at the ceremony. “Temper your eagerness to make change for the sake of making change,” Brown. “Consider as many of the implications and consequences of your actions as JOSEPH CERVANTES you can.” She challenged incumbents and newly elected office- election; District Four Commissioner Isabella Solis, holders to heed the words of Gandhi, who said, “Be the who defeated incumbent Wayne Hancock in the June change you want to see in the world.” Democratic primary and Republican William Webb in ANGELICA RUBIO Those sworn in by Macias included three new mem- November;. District Five County Commissioner John bers of the five-member county commission: District L. Vasquez, who succeeds Democrat Leticia Duarte- deputy county clerk, defeated Republican Maria Rodri- Two Commissioner Ramon Gonzales, who begins Benavidez, who was term limited. He defeated Repub- guez in November. Eric Rodriguez was sworn in as the his first four-year term. Macias noted that Gonzales’ lican Kim Hakes in the November general election. new county treasurer. He succeeds fellow Democrat two brothers also held the county commission seat Scott Krahling was sworn in as the new county David Gutierrez, who was term limited and also was in the 1980s and ‘90s. Gonzales defeated incumbent clerk, succeeding fellow Democrat Lynn Ellins, who removed from office Nov. 30, after his conviction on Commissioner Dr. David Garcia in the June Demo- was term limited. Krahling, who had been chief charges of public corruption and gross immorality. cratic primary and was unopposed in the general Mark D’Antonio was sworn in for his second four- year term as Third Judicial district attorney. Sworn in to the state Senate were incumbents Mary 2 Unique Hospitals. 2 Distinct Specialties. Kay Papen, who is president pro-tem of the state Sen- ate and is beginning her fifth term; and Bill Soules and 1 Convenient Location. Joseph Cervantes, both of whom begin their second terms. State Rep. Jeff Steinborn who was elected in state Senate District 36, defeating incumbent Republi- can Lee Cotter, did not attend the Dec. 29 swearing in. He will be sworn in before the New Mexico Legislature begins the 2017 session on Jan. 17. Papen, Soules, Cer- vantes and Steinborn are all Democrats. Sworn in to state House of Representative seats representing Doña Ana County were freshmen Democrats Nathan Small, Joanne Ferrary and Rudy Martinez For the tenth consecutive year, Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico has been ranked in the (Martinez held the District 39 seat he won in November Top 10% (10 years) of 774 inpatient rehabilitation At our state-of-the-art long-term acute hospital, we provide facilities. RHSNM was cited for care that is effective, SEE SWEARING IN, PAGE 13 efficient, timely and patient-centered. care for patients who require additional time to heal from a catastrophic injury or illness. We treat patients requiring intensive care, medically complex care, modified rehabilitation, ventilator/ At our state-of-the-art facility, we treat and care for patients who pulmonary care, wound care and more. have suffered functional deficits from traumatic events suchas amputations, stroke or any other debilitating illness or injury. LC2-LV33955 RHSNM.ernesthealth.com ACHSNM.ernesthealth.com 4441 East Lohman Ave. • Las Cruces, NM • ph: 575.521.6400 4451 East Lohman Ave. • Las Cruces, NM • ph: 575.521.6600 SCOTT KRAHLING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 13

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By ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH of space, he said, and the state needs a soundstage in Las Women Veterans Monument Las Cruces Bulletin Cruces to continue to expand its film and TV production. In Las Cruces, construction is expected to be finished Speaking at a city council meeting in November, Las for a Women Veterans Monument in the summer of 2017. After an active, emotional 2016, communities across Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) Executive “The monument will include (bronze) sculptures the country may be hoping for a calmer year in 2017. But Director Ross Marks said in November Las Cruces has a of six service women representing all the branches of with change in the air, that seems unlikely to happen. “window of opportunity” to present a local soundstage service and several eras during which women served in Certainly, the Las Cruces/Doña Ana County area will to “150 viable customers” during the March 2017 LCIFF. the military,” according to city documents. “Two shade see some activity and long-awaited changes throughout The festival, he said, is expected to draw about 12,000 visi- structures will frame the monument and cultured stone the year. tors, including about 150 professional filmmakers. will clad the walls.” “We have all kinds of local initiatives,” said Rep. Jeff There were about 215,000 women on active military Steinborn, “from locally growing film and media to pro- Monument research duty at the end of 2015 representing about 14 percent of tecting our prized agricultural crops, increasing tourism, The Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monu- the entire U.S. military force, Doña Ana County Manager strengthening schools and universities and giving young ment saw a 102-percent increase in visitors to the monu- Julia Brown (a retired lieutenant colonel in the United people more opportunities to be upwardly mobile and ment form 2015 to 2016 and its potential to draw tourists States Army) said at the groundbreaking event held in achieve their dreams.” and local activity is just beginning to grow. In addition September 2016. Steinborn is eager to see Las Cruces capitalize on the to increasing tourism to the area, local agencies are tak- growing New Mexico film industry and has been working advantage of the monument to grow businesses and Amador Hotel, street projects ing with areas film advocates to bring a soundstage to research the world. At the Nov. 21, 2016, Las Cruces City Council meeting, the area. Las Cruces Green Chamber of Commerce Director two projects, both long in the development stage, have “The city is evaluating some options,” he said. “Hope- Carrie Hamblin said the chamber will be extending the plans to be completed in 2017 or soon after. Construction fully in the not-too-distant future we will be ready to coverage of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks Market- of the downtown Amador Hotel project should be fin- move forward.” ing Toolkit that “demonstrates the investment that our ished in late 2017 and the downtown Church and Water The film industry produced nearly $400 million in local businesses have in our national monument and streets conversions from one- to two-way streets are direct spending in New Mexico last year, Steinborn protecting public lands.” expected to begin in February and should be finished by said, which was 25 percent more than the year before. In April 2016, New Mexico State University signed a July 2018. Soundstages in Albuquerque and Santa Fe have run out memorandum of understanding with the Las Cruces The Amador Hotel property is now being renovated by district of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that developer Max Bower. Work includes constructing four offers NMSU the opportunity to engage in a variety of full-service restaurants, he said at a Nov. 21 meeting. The scientific research in the monument area. The first proj- site will also include live palm trees, an outdoor court- ect to support the development of a vegetation map of yard that can hold more than 800 people, wide sidewalks Drive the monument has recently gotten underway with the and parking. signing of a contract between NMSU and the Las Cruces A new unified development code (UDC) has been put office of the BLM. into place by the county and will begin to change the way home the land is used and regulated in Doña Ana County in 2017. It sets zoning provisions and development standards for savings. property within unincorporated areas of the county and Alix Marie outside the limits of any jointly administered extrater- nails by ritorial zone. Mike Apodaca, Agent Car and home combo. 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LOOKING AHEAD CONTINUED FROM 14 construction of a $14 million project to renovate a por- as a hospital (Memorial General) in 1948. tion of Valley Drive. The facility is expected to house 55 medical profession- NMDOT will pay the entire cost of the project. The als when it opens, including three physicians and a certi- Under the new agreement, “the county will begin to work will be done on about 1.5 miles of Valley Drive fied nurse practitioner, a dentist and a dental hygienist, administer all land use programs and the city will be- from Avenida de Mesilla to Picacho Avenue and .23 one behavioral health specialist and ancillary staff, she come a reviewing agency for all land use activities within miles of Avenida de Mesilla from Hickory Drive to Val- said. the ETZ,” according to city documents. “The new JPA ley Drive. It also will have a residency program and be a “teaching health center,” with a part-time program director also acknowledges that the county will use their UDC for La Clinica de Familia regulating ETZ land use.” and full-time program coordinator, she said. At CMC, Expecting to open in late February, La Clinica de LCDF staff will work with Memorial Medical Center, Valley Drive Project Familia (LCDF) is getting closer to moving into its new Mountainview Regional Medical Center and Burrell The New Mexico Department of Transportation’s facility, the Cervantes Medical Complex (CMC), at 575 S. College of Osteopathic Medicine on its family practice, (NMDOT) Valley Drive Project is expected to begin con- Alameda Blvd., CEO Suzan Martinez de Gonzales told internist and psychiatric programs. struction in the summer of 2017, according to its website. news agencies in December 2016. “This has been five years in the making,” Martinez de At its Monday, Nov. 7, 2016, meeting, the Las Cruces City The $5 million renovation, 43,000 square-foot site didn’t Gonzales said. “We are excited and overwhelmed.” Council voted unanimously to approve a memorandum have to be completely gutted to meet LCDF’s needs, Mar- of understanding with the NMDOT for the design and tinez de Gonzales said, because the building first opened Bulletin reporter Mike Cook contributed to this report. NMSU to host navigating taxes for small 41 Career Flavors Discover your favorite ﬂavor at DACC! farms workshop in Los Lunas on Jan. 19

BULLETIN REPORT p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at to talk about managing more about how to man- FLAVOR OF THE WEEK: the Valencia County CES taxes,” Libbin said. “We age income and expense April 15 is just around office, 404 Courthouse won’t be concentrating flows to minimize the tax Emergency Medical the corner. It’s time to Road in Los Lunas. on reporting taxes, but burden.” gather documents to “We’ve had several prepare for filing income requests for this type of Services taxes. For small acreage workshop,” said Newt farmers, the task includes McCarty, Valencia Current Work: knowing the tax laws to County CES agricultural Naturally, • EMS Program Director help them reduce their agent. “NMSU agricul- tax burden. ture economics professor • Medical Investigator New Mexico State Jim Libbin and Don H. Saving Money Previous Careers: University’s Cooperative Umbrage, an Albuquer- • New Mexico State Extension Service in Va- que certified public ac- Training Coordinator lencia County is respond- countant, will conduct is Important! ing to a cry for help from the workshop.” • Flight Paramedic small acreage farmers by “It’s a constitutional Prof. Joyce Bradley, M.A.S. hosting a workshop titled right to affect your tax When you use natural gas appliances you increase the value “I have always found the of your home and decrease your utility costs every month. You Navigating Taxes for situation within the letter can rest easily knowing that you are naturally using the most study of human beings in all their aspects fascinating. Small Farms from 6 to 8 of the law. We are going efﬁcient and cost effective energy source aimed at conserving Originally trained as an EMT Basic, I entered the ﬁeld not only the environment, but your hard earned money as well. of emergency medicine as a way of helping people SERVING LAS CRUCES Zia Natural Gas Company is offering the advantage you need to reduce your costs and improve your life. and even saving lives. Since 1994, I’ve been preparing FOR 15 YEARS! As always, Zia personnel are available others to do likewise. This work has turned out to be 24/7 for all natural gas emergencies. a source of enormous satisfaction for me.” Call (575) 526-4GAS (427) if you have a natural gas emergency. —Joyce Bradley, EMS Program Director

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Las Cruces artist By MIKE COOK Bob Diven talks Las Cruces Bulletin to his friends Saturday, Dec. 31, Every year for the past for the 10th year 10 years or so, Las Cruces of his burning of artist Bob Diven has gath- an effigy to ring ered west of Las Cruces in New Year’s; this year it was a card- with a group of friends board copy of his to welcome the new year life-size sculpture with a bonfire and end the of famous New old year with the burn- Mexico outlaw ing of an effigy to which Billy the Kid. everyone has attached the things they want to BULLETIN PHOTO BY release. MIKE COOK Every year, Diven makes a different effigy from scrap lumber and brush to burn. Last year, it was Old Man Gloom. This year, Diven made a cardboard copy of his life- size sculpture of famous New Mexico outlaw Billy the Kid. Children and adults gathered around the raised effigy after each Your bankers, had attached his or her We’ve Got your list of things to leave behind with the end of Our community 2016. The effigy was lit Windows Covered! and burned brightly for First National Rio Granddehasalong several minutes before Billy was consumed in the history of supporting thee Las Cruces flames and party-goers were ready to welcome the Since community. We provide exceptional LC4-LV34236 ® 1976 new year. By the way, Diven’s service, build deep custtomer Visit our birthday is July 14 – the same day Billy the Kid relationships, and offer complete was killed by Sheriff Pat Showroom to Garrett in Fort Sumner, banking solutions. Wew ant you New Mexico. see complete to know us and our Meet Josie. bankers want to get selecon of Josie Puentes Visit to know you, so stop NMLS# 1043096 Custom Window us Branch Manager online... by a branch today! at Telshor Branch coverings, Shuers 2535 S. Telshor and Bedding www. For a branch near you, visit www.ﬁrstnationalriogrande.com lascrucesbulletin .com First National Rio Grande, a division of First National Bank of Santa Fe 2310 N. Temple • 526-2880 Member FDIC | All Rights Reserved www.SpringCrestNM.com LC3-LV34157 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 17

Ringing in the New Year, Comic-Con style

The Pecan Grill and Brewery at 500 S. Telshor Blvd., held a Comic Con-type event on Saturday, Dec. 31, to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

ABOVE: Korinna Manhan and Chandler Ferilino take tickets.

LEFT: Sarah Boothe mixes drinks at the bar.

BELOW: Frank, Edward and Jackie toast the New Year.

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11 in the Roadrunner Room at Thomas Branigan Me- Carol Main at 575-382-7686 or Carol Smith at 575-522- COMING UP morial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. The program is a 3033. panel discussion titled “Stump Our Experts,” in which four DACGS members will answer audience questions. Cruces Apple User Group meets Roundtable discussion Visitors welcome. Info: [email protected] or Carole The Cruces Apple User Group (CAUG) group meets features Sen. Soules Gerig at [email protected]. at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Administration State Sen. Bill Soules speaks on the topic: “How will Building of Doña Ana Community College (corner of the November Election Results Affect New Mexico?” Educational Retirees host South Espina and Gregg Streets) room 114 (parking on A continuation of December’s discussion from 10:30 Railroad Museum curator Gregg Street). Agenda: “What’s New With Apple” and – 11:30 a.m. Jan. 8 (every Sunday) in the library of the Las Cruces Association of Educational Retirees a tutorial on Mac “Photos.” CAUG welcomes anyone Unitarian Church, 200 S. Solano Drive. Democrats will meet from 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 interested in learning and sharing information about now control the legislative branch of NM government, at the NMSU Golf Course restaurant ballroom, 3000 Apple Products. CAUG meets on the second Saturday Republicans now control all branches of the federal Herb Wimberly Drive. Speaker is Joanne Beer, cura- of each month. Presentations and tutorials are part of government. How will these changes impact our lives tor of education at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum, the group’s activities. Info: http://www.cauglc.org or in New Mexico? Info: [email protected] . 351 N. Mesilla Street. New year membership dues contact Louise Foster at [email protected]. ($20) are due. Membership includes all educational Unity White Stone Ceremony on Jan. 8 staff: administrators, principals, teachers, educa- Las Cruces Ukes change practice days A worship celebration, which will include the White tional assistants, clerical staff, cooks, custodial, The Las Cruces Ukes welcomes new members to Stone Ceremony, a reminder of what can be found in maintenance, bus drivers and their spouses from all weekly practices starting in January at Good Sa- meditation in 2017 takes place at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, districts and states. Luncheon is $12.50 per person. maritan - Las Cruces Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Jan. 8 at 125 Wyatt Drive in Las Cruces. Info: www.uni- Info: Navora Richardson 575-523-6004 or Linda Mor- Practices are Thursday evenings, with a strum for tyoflascruces.org or 575-523-5592. gan 575-522-0203. fun/beginner group meeting from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. and the performance group practicing from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Southwest Calligraphy Guild meeting Reservations accepted for diabetes classes There is no charge and loaner ukuleles are available. The Southwest Calligraphy Guild meets at 6:30 Reservation are being taken for Southern New Mex- Info: www.lascrucesukes.blogspot.com or by calling p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 ico Diabetes Outreach classes taught in English and 575-405-7133. Missouri Ave. The January program, “Your Word for Spanish for the month of January. Session 1: 1-4 p.m. 2017,” will be taught by Gail Lieurance. Be thinking of Tuesday, Jan. 10; Session 2: 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. GFWC Progress Club card party is Jan. 21 a word that contains energy, meaning, and images that 11; Session 3: 1-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12. Classes held at The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) excite you. Gail will guide you through a step-by-step Families & Youth, Inc. Building, 1320 S. Solano, Ste 1. Progress Club of Las Cruces holds its annual card process of drawing contemporary letters and enhanc- Email reservations to [email protected] or call 575- party from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at St. ing them with markers, colored pencils or gel pens. 522-0289. Info: Website: snmdo.org Paul’s United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave. Visitors welcome. Info: Maude Beakley at maudebeak- Doors open at 11:30; lunch at noon; play will be from 1 [email protected], (RSVP by Jan. 8). Soroptimists meet Jan. 11 to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person. The event helps to Soroptimist International of Las Cruces, a women’s fund all GFWC charities. Reservations and info: Inge- Democratic Women meet Jan. 9 advocacy group, meets at noon on the second and borg Peter at 575-522-5474 or 575-642-7588. The Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana fourth Wednesday of each month at Good Samaritan County meets at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at International Village, 3010 Buena Vida Circle. Info: silascruces@so- Espina Street project ongoing Delights on 1245 El Paseo Road. Annual dues, elections roptimist.net The Espina Street restriping and installation of for three positions. Come early to order food or bever- bicycle lanes is ongoing and is expected to be done by age. Info: Marianne Lappin at 575-644-0444. Model Airplane Club Winter Fun-Fest Jan. 10. Espina Street will be narrowed to three lanes and more and two bike lanes from just north of the first cross- walk between the ASNMSU Center for the Arts and Genealogical Society meets Jan. 11 Mesilla Valley Model Airplane Club is sponsoring a the Music Building to Wells Street during the winter The January meeting of the Doña Ana County Gene- Winter Fun-Fest, open flying, contest and swap meet holiday break. alogical Society (DACGS) is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 at the new Las Cruces R/C Airport, one block south of the Lohman Las Cruces Civitan Club meets Avenue and Sonoma Ranch Boulevard intersection in- ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER The Las Cruces Civitan Club meets monthly at on SETTING THE STANDARD FOR PSYCHIATRIC & ADDICTION SERVICES side the city landfill site. Fee: $5 for all pilots plus $1 for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Second each contest entered. Entrants must be current mem- Tuesday meeting starts at noon; fourth Tuesday meet- bers of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Instructor We are available 24/7 and ing starts at 6 p.m. at Los Compas Restaurant, 1120 pilots available; raffles and prizes; food. Info: Mike walk-ins are always welcome. Commerce Drive. Info: 575-649-0165. Moore 575-541-8341 or [email protected]. If you or a loved one needs help, please call NARFE Chapter meeting Jan. 14 Vital Records Office hours 575.382.3500 The Vital Records Office at the Las Cruces Public LC2-LV33965 National Active and Retired Federal Employees As- Health Office is available for registering and acquiring We accept TRICARE®, Medicare, and most insurance plans. sociation Chapter 182 will meet at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, birth or death certificates 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday TRICARE® is a registered trademark of the Department of Jan. 14 in the Esparanza Room of the Hilton Garden Defense, Defense Health Agency. All rights reserved. through Friday at 1170 N. Solano Dr. (Office is closed Inn, 2550 Don Roser Drive. The first meeting of the noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.) Info: Las Cruces Vital Re- new year will be a “State of the Federation” presen- 3751 Del Rey Blvd. cords Office at 575-528-5046. Las Cruces, NM 88012 tation by New Mexico Federation President Lorna mesillavalleyhospital.com Howerton. There is a cost (cash only) for the breakfast buffet; reservations must be made by Jan. 10 by calling SEE COMING UP, PAGE 19 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 19

COMING UPCONTINUED FROM 18 Doña Ana County Soroptimist Info: 575-528-5017. Republican Party International Ukulele kids club office hours meets 2nd, 4th Quilt Guild meets Story time, meets second, The Doña Ana County Wednesday fourth Saturday third Monday discounted Republican Party Head- Soroptimist Interna- The Las Cruces Las Colcheras Quilt quarters, 3201 S. Main shopping tional of Las Cruces, a Ukes Kids Club meets Guild meets at 6:30 p.m. St., is open to serve the At 10:45 a.m. Wednes- women’s advocacy group, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the third Monday public 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., days at 300 El Molino meets at noon on the sec- the second and fourth of each month at the Monday through Friday. Street Tutti Bambini ond and fourth Wednes- Saturday of the month American Legion Post Info: 575-523-8683. hosts a children’s story day of each month at at El Calvario United 10 Hall, 1185 Madrid time. Attendees can shop Good Samaritan Village, Methodist Church, 300 Ave. Guests are wel- MS Support/ for children’s clothes at 3010 Buena Vida Circle. N. Campo Street, just come. Meetings consist half price. Info: 575-526- Education group Info: silascruces@sorop- east of the downtown of brief business an- 9752. meets first timist.net. post office. The club nouncements, a pro- is free to elementary- gram, show and tell and Thursday Business Builders Immunizations school-age children who door prizes. Starting Group meets from 4:30 meet Wednesdays available want to learn to play in November, the guild to 6 p.m. the first Thurs- Elite Business Builders the ukulele and loaner meets at 1:30 p.m. for day of every month in at health BNI Group meets from ukuleles are available six months of daytime the Social Center Cre- department 8:30 to 10 a.m., Wednes- for those who don’t have meetings. Info: Linnea ative Arts Room, Good The New Mexico De- days at Sonoma Ranch their own. No experi- Egbert at 575-521-0521, Samaritan Society Las partment of Health’s Grill, 1274 Golf Club ence is necessary. [email protected] or Cruces Village, 3011 Las Cruces Central Road. Open networking, Info: www.lascru- visit www.lcqg.org. Buena Vida Circle for Public Health Office questions and answers, cesukes.blogspot. emotional support and provides immunization coffee and water with com, www.face- Gene’s Gesters MS education. Date, services for children food available to order. book.com/las- time, location subject to and adults on Mondays, Toastmaster Club Bring business cards. crucesukes, or by change. Info: 575-373-5130 Wednesdays and Fridays meets on Tuesdays Info: Cheryl 575-524-1201 calling 575-405-7133. or lascrucesmsselfhelp@ at 1170 N. Solano Drive. From 7 to 8 a.m. every or 520-730-4456. gmail.com. Tuesday the Gene’s Gesters Toastmaster Brown Bag lecture ‘Blast from the Club meets at the Doña at Las Cruces Past’ discussions LawofficesofKennethG.Egan Ana Community Col- Railroad Museum Take a walk down lege (DACC) Workforce The Las Cruces Rail- memory lane when Stan Center Solutions, 2345 road Museum hosts a Blitz and Jim Gibson lead Nevada Ave. If you are MOTORCYCLE free lunch time lecture at discussions about the interested in improving noon on the second Tues- movies, music, television your public speaking and day of the month at 351 and stars of the 1950s and ACCIDENTS leadership skills, you are N. Mesilla St. Admission 60s from 2 to 3 p.m., every cordially invited to at- 21 Years Experience to the Railroad Museum Friday at MountainView tend a meeting to learn Trial Work is free. Info: http://las- Senior Circle, 4311 E. how this organization cruces.org/museums or Lohman Ave. Info: 575- can benefit you. Info: call 575-647-4480. 522-0503. [email protected], or visit the Toastmasters International website at http://www.toastmasters.org/. Las Cruces Lakeside Storage Shrine meets WINTER SPECIALS!! Free Consultation second Monday RV & Boat Storage 575-523-2222 The Las Cruces Shrine $ 16x30’ 25/mo (reg. $35) meets the second Mon- day of each month at 1150 5x10’ Units NOW $30/mo 1111 E. Lohman W. Brown. (reg. $40) (Next to Pep Boys) All Shriners are invited Offer Expires Soon! New Customers Only to attend. Info: 575-526- Visit us at

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By BILLY HUNTSMAN tions in water at the part Las Cruces Bulletin per trillion level. “After that, the re- An assistant profes- maining time of the sor in New Mexico State three-year project will University’s Department be spent designing the of Chemical & Materi- adsorption water treat- als Engineering recently ment system using pecan received a $373,000 grant shells with activated car- from NASA and a $50,000 bons,” Brewer said. grant from the National The NSF grant is Science Foundation for Brewer to research for research to remove burning bio-waste, such pollutants from ground- as pecan shells, pecan water using local waste orchard prunings, cotton materials. gin trash and yard waste, Catherine Brewer’s to create heat in order three-year NASA grant to desalinate brackish is for research pertain- water. ing to the absorption of Using heat generated N-Nitrosodimethylamine from bio-waste can re- (NDMA) from the water duce the effects of scal- beneath the White Sands ing, a common problem Test Facility. when desalinating water, “NDMA is a probable especially in this region, human carcinogen,” Brewer said. Brewer said. “In the In addition to these 1960s and ‘70s, NASA two projects, Brewer has tested a series of rocket also been the principal fuels for the Apollo pro- investigator for five gram at the WSTF. After other projects, funded by each test, the test engine the Sun Grant Program and fuel lines had to be NMSU PHOTO BY BILLY HUNTSMAN South Central Region, cleaned and flushed. The the NM WRRI-Bureau of Catherine Brewer, New Mexico State University chemical engineering assistant professor, stands next to the burner used to wastewater from those Reclamation Cooperative flushes was treated to re- burn the pecan shells, activating the carbons required to remove carcinogenic NDMA from the underground water at White Sands Test Facility. Agreement, the Western move the fuel compounds Excelsior Corporation, and then emptied into NDMA in the water, pollutants in the water ing it by air stripping to ment process will likely NASA and the USDA. the desert.” These five projects have Brewer said. underneath WSTF,” remove the NDMA and need to be continued Unbeknownst to the received more than “In the 1980s, NASA Brewer said. “Since then, re-injecting it under- over the next century scientists, the treatment $574,000 in funding. became aware of the with thousands of gal- process to destroy the they have been pump- ground.” “On every project, I lons per day, requiring fuel residues created NDMA and other organic ing up the water, treat- Brewer said the treat- have worked with re- much electricity and searchers from multiple Calista Animal Hospital costing a great deal. colleges, multiple insti- “The purpose of this Proud Sponsor of our “Pet of the Week” tutions and industry,” Animal Services Center project is to see if we can Brewer said. “As a land- Sandy of the Mesilla Valley 3551 Bataan Memorial West make pecan shells with Collie grant institution, NMSU Mix Help sponsor an ALTERATIONS • GIFT SHOP activated carbons that Tan is well-suited for this 5 years adoptable animal! can adsorb the NDMA kind of research as it is old We can make your clothes fit. Female To sponsor call: out of the water as ef- easy to pull together the 524-8061 NFL items have arrived. fectively but for a lower needed expertise from This fun-loving girl is Sandy. To adopt call: cost,” Brewer said. basic science, applied She is all about smiles! With an upbeat personality, she is 225 E. Idaho #32 in La Mission Plaza looking for the perfect family, with an active lifestyle, to call 382-0018 Brewer said the project agricultural science, en- or visit Make her Holiday wish come true! started two years ago her own. petango.com/ascmv Hours:Tues thru Fri - 10AM - 6PM gineering and extension. Saturday : 10AM - 2PM and is currently in the I am very grateful for the Calista Animal Hospital Phone Number: 527-1411 LC3-LV34154 analytical stage – mea- wonderful collaborators I 1889 Calle de Niños • www.calistaanimalhospital.com

LC1-LV34073 suring NDMA concentra- have found here.” LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 21 Airport hosts B-17 flights

BULLETIN REPORT 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14, and from 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. A B-17 flight and tour is coming to the Individuals-$10; Families-$20; Children Las Cruces International Airport on under 8 free with paid adult; Veterans Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 13-15, and active military-free. at 8990 Zia Blvd, nine miles west of Las Flights on the “Aluminum Overcast” Cruces. are available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri- The Experimental Aircraft Associa- day and Saturday, Jan. 13 and 14 and tion (EAA) will be in Las Cruces for from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. three days hosting tours of “one of EAA members-$435; nonmembers-$475. WWll’s most vital aircraft,” according Revenue from the B-17 tour helps to an EAA press release. Visitors can cover maintenance and operations costs climb aboard a B-17G “Flying Fortress” for Aluminum Overcast, according to aircraft for a “once-in-a-lifetime oppor- the press release. tunity,” the release said. For information, visit B17.org or call COURTESY PHOTO Ground tours are available from 2 to 800-359-6217. Aluminum Overcast B17G will be in Las Cruces for ground tours and flights Jan. 13-15.

Elephant Butte Annual day to explore the dam Dam turned 100 years old in 2016. At the time the dam was built, it was the largest concrete structure of its type in the world. The structure is 301 feet high and the road on top is 1,162 feet long.

ABOVE: For one day a year only, Jan. 1, Elephant Butte Dam is open for the public to walk across as part of the New Mexico Parks First Day Hikes program, which offers hikers “the opportunity to explore unique natural and cultural treasures.”

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Donald J. Trump will be Several presidents have had sworn into office as the 45th children who lived with them The inauguration is the ceremony in which the new or president of the United States reelected president is inducted into office. This year it during his inauguration in the White House. will be held at noon on January 20. It takes place outside celebration on January 20th. the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. He will take the oath to Thomas (Tad) Lincoln was “preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the the youngest son of President At the inauguration ceremony, the president takes an oath United States.” Abraham Lincoln. Known for of office. With right hand raised and left hand on an open his ______around the Bible, the new president says the following statement: President-elect Trump was born on June 14, 1946. Do White House, Tad once the math to discover how discovered how to make all of old he will be on his birthday the White House ______ring this year. at the same time, much to the surprise of the entire staff and Find the words in the puzzle, Standards Link: Civics: Understand the primary CEREMONY residents of the building! responsibilities of each branch of government in then in this week’s Kid Scoop a system of shared powers. PRESIDENT stories and activities. SWEAR John and Jacqueline Kennedy How many members of the armed services will take part H F H U N S T Y O P in Inauguration Day activities? Circle every other letter: PROTECT were among the youngest O I R P W O N I R R PRESERVE presidential ______DEFEND N R S H A O O E A E to live in the White House, and their children ______it as OATH O S I T M R S N E S a playland. Caroline Kennedy, FIRST R T H E O I T C W E almost 4, and John Jr., just an America’s fourth president, James Madison, and his wife, PARTY R D Y S R E M R O D infant, ______in on Dolley, were the guests of honor at the first official Inaugural SWORN Ball. An Inaugural Ball does not bounce. It is actually a big party. D E F E N D I N M V February 4, 1961. John Jr.’s HAND C E N R O W S C A E favorite ______place was Some presidents have had two inaugurations. That’s because Like the word ball, many words mean more than one thing. HONOR they served two terms. One of these two-term presidents had Each object shown here has the same name as another object N T C E T O R P T H under his father’s desk in the the hottest (55°F/12°C) and coldest (7°F/-13°C) inaugurations. shown. Can you match the picture pairs? WHITE Oval Office. He could hide Use the code to discover the name of that president. NOON behind a secret ______1 = A 5 = L built into the desk. 2 = D 6 = N 8 7 6 1 5 2 3 = E 7 = O Amy Carter was 9 when her 4 = G 8 = R 8 3 1 4 1 6 father became president. She Imagine that attended ______schools you have been selected to advise the president QHDUWKH¬:KLWH+RXVHDQGKDG on the concerns of children. Look through the a tree house built on the White newspaper for articles addressing topics that House grounds. When she The Seal of the President of the United States affect children. Make a list of ways you think labeled White House trees as a contains a circle of white stars representing school project, her father liked America’s 50 states. The banner that reads the president could help children. E PLURIBUS UNUM is Latin for “out of the idea and made it official. many, one” meaning out of many states, Look through the 1RZ¬DOO:KLWH+RXVHWUHHV one country and also, out of many newspaper to find have labels with their peoples, one nation. There are 13 stars, five or more words clouds, leaves and arrows that represent that begin with the ______and Latin names, as the original 13 states. letter I. Cut out the well as information about who Starting with the first letter in each line words and glue ______or donated them. below, circle every other letter to discover them onto a piece what the olive branch represents and what of paper in What do you think the new president the arrows the eagle is holding represent. alphabetical order. should do for kids? Send your letter to: Challenge: Can you do this with more The White House than five words? 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 Standards Link: Reading Comprehension: Read a variety of grade-level appropriate expository text. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS / OBITUARIES FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 23 Afterschool program registration continues for spring session

BULLETIN REPORT remaining open slots until mosa Heights Elementary, Me- Monday through Friday, 2:30 – payment is due at time of reg- program sites have reached silla Park Elementary, Monte 5:30 p.m. and follow the LCPS istration. The City of Las Cruces Parks capacity. Vista Elementary and Valley school calendar. A 10-percent Acceptable payments include & Recreation Department The following schools have View Elementary. Highland discount will be offered for cash, check, money orders, and Afterschool Program will con- openings for children kin- Elementary is closed - capacity full payment of the spring major credit cards (VISA, Dis- tinue registration for the 2017 dergarten through 5th grade: has been reached. semester before Jan. 9. The Af- cover or MasterCard). spring session at the Parks & Alameda Elementary, Cesar Cost per child is $360 for terschool Program offers four For more information, call Recreation Administrative of- Chavez/Sunrise Elementary, the entire spring session. All monthly payments of $90 due the Parks & Recreation Depart- fice, 1501 E. Hadley Ave., for Fairacres Elementary, Her- session program hours are the 7th of each month. Initial ment at 575-541-2550.

OBITUARIES Francisco Saenz enthusiasm for assembling family gather- York City, NY; and his only daughter, Pat www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com ings around his beloved meat pit that he Garcia ( George) of Las Cruces. Other Francisco “Frank” Villanueva Saenz, built out of concrete and brick. survivors include thirteen grandchildren 86, of Las Cruces, NM passed away on If there was an opportunity to be out- and two great-grandchildren, as well as January 2, 2017. Services are pending side, he took it. He loved nothing more numerous nieces and nephews. Pedro was with La Paz-Graham’s Funeral Home. than to be outside tending to his humble preceded in death by all his siblings. pecan orchard. Visitation for Mr. Holguin will begin Genaro G. Baeza As visitors would pull into his drive- at 9:30 AM Friday, December 30, 2016 at GENARO G. BAEZA, age 77, of Vado way, the first thing they would see was the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart died Sunday, December 25, 2016 at his Pedro sitting on a weathered chair, plas- of Mary, 1240 S. Espina Street where home. Services are pending with Baca’s tic bucket to one side and a dust-covered the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 10 AM. Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. Guadalupe P. Gonzales radio tuned to La Rancherita on the The Mass of Christian Burial will follow other. immediately thereafter. The Rite of Com- GUADALUPE P. GONZALES, age 90, His love for fresh air was rivaled mittal and Interment will follow at San of Mesquite, passed away on Tuesday, only by the joy he got from watching Albino Cemetery in Mesilla where he December 27, 2016 at her home sur- his favorite television shows, especially will be laid to rest in the family plot. rounded by her loving family. Baca’s Robert C. Clark telenovelas. He would sit on his La-Z-Boy Serving as casket bearers will be his Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 527-2222 alongside his wife of 63 years and watch six sons, Hector, Pete, Raul, George, Art Robert C. Clark, 64, of Las Cruces, shows like “Caso Cerrado,” “Tengo and Jaime Holguin, and his son-in-law, NM passed away on December 31, 2016. Talento, Mucho Talento” and “Sabado George Garcia. Services are pending with La Paz-Gra- Gigante.” Service arrangements have been en- ham’s Funeral Home. You might not always get his full at- trusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Pedro C. Holguin tention, especially if the show was good, Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, Our dear but upon your departure you’d always 527-2222. For online condolences logon to beloved be guaranteed a sign of the cross fol- husband, lowed by a parting blessing: Que Dios father, Los Bendiga; and, if you were lucky, you grandfa- might also walk away with a Ziploc plas- ther, uncle tic bag full of freshly shelled pecans and and friend, perhaps a chocolate candy or two, which PEDRO he’d squirrel away throughout the house. CRUZ A small expression of love to send his HOLGUIN, family and friends on their way. 555 W.Amador Ave 575.526.6891 age 89, of Pedro was a member of the Roman www.lapaz-grahams.com San Pablo Catholic Church. passed Those left to mourn his passing include Direct Cremation: $995 • Cremation with Viewing: $2,705 away peace- his loving wife, Maria Gonzalez Holguin Complete Funeral Package: $2.965 (At-Need Price) fully at home surrounded by his loving of the family home; six sons, Hector family. Pedro was born March 28, 1927 in Holguin (Hermelinda) of El Paso, TX, Funeral Preplanning Talamantes, Chihuahua, Mexico to Pedro Pete Holguin (Donna) of San Antonio, Transfers to Anywhere in Mexico • Ship-Outs Worldwide TX, Raul Holguin (Lucy) of Dallas, TX, and Soledad Cruz Holguin. 24-HOUR SERVICE Pedro will be remembered for his love George Holguin (Angela) of Atlanta, GA, of harvesting pecans as well as for his Art Holguin (Jennifer) of Plano, TX, and • Best Service • Best Staff • Best Facility Jaime Holguin (Lauren Johnston) of New LC3-LV34150 24 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NMSU student helps feed local senior citizens

By TIFFANY ACOSTA Stuckel said. “I have empathy pantry now serves five centers: munity so it’s pretty close working with the Supplemental For the Bulletin and I think it’s neat to meet Eastside Community Center, rather than having to arrange Nutrition Assistance Program people to talk to at the mobile Henry Benavidez Community for a ride if they don’t have for the Roadrunner Food Bank. From her experience as a food pantries, Center, Munson Senior Center, transportation. From what I’ve She said she enjoys working young girl living with her grand- because they have Sage Café Community Center seen, it’s appreciated that we’re with the nonprofit sector espe- mother, Shelby Stuckel knows the best stories and Frank O’Brien Papen Com- going to the senior centers.” cially with food insecurity and how tight the budget can be at and best insights. munity Center. The program “Shelby is a shining star help- socioeconomic disparities issues the end of the month. As a grad- It’s good to get out distributes once a month at each ing to lead some of our county’s in the region. uate student in public health at in the community site and provides 50 pounds of food distribution programs,” “I was looking for a way to New Mexico State University, and talk to them.” food, which includes 40 percent said Cindy Kratzke, public get into nonprofit work and she is working with a local food STUCKEL In August, Casa produce, to 50 seniors at each health sciences associate profes- volunteering and giving back to bank to make sure seniors have de Peregrinos location. sor. “She finds common ground the community after I got back enough to eat every month. Food Bank in conjunction with Stuckel said bringing the food with seniors and other com- from the Peace Corps,” Stuckel “I’m invested in it because I Roadrunner Food Bank and to the seniors is critical. munity members who need help said. “Once I got home, I real- was raised by my grandmother, the City of Las Cruces started “We are going to where they with food donations.” ized the need here is so great. and sometimes we struggled a food distribution program at are,” she said. “We go to them, Stuckel began working with It was a reintroduction into my at the end of the month when local senior centers across Las where they are for classes or Casa de Peregrinos after com- hometown. There’s so much we her Social Security ran out,” Cruces. The senior mobile food eating lunch. It’s in their completing a year with AmeriCorps don’t know about.”

Connect with potential employers at NMSU’s Career Connections

By DARRELL J. PEHR lows candidates and employers to com- Your bankers, For the Bulletin municate on a personal, face-to-face basis. New Mexico State University stu- On Tuesday, Jan. 31, the focus of the Our community dents, alumni and the general public event will be on majors in the colleges will have a chance to connect with of Agricultural, Consumer and Envi- First National Rio Grande has a long more than 75 potential employers later ronmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, this month. history of supporting the Las Cruces Business, Education (non-teaching) MSU’s Career Services will host the and Health and Social Services. On LC4-LV34235 community. We provide exceptional 12th annual Career Connections Fair Wednesday, Feb. 1, the focus will be on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, and co-sponsor the majors in computer science, engineer- service, build deep customer event with the College of Engineering ing, life/physical sciences, mathematics Feb. 1. and technology, but other majors are relationships, and offer complete “This event begins the spring campus encouraged to attend. The event will recruiting season by bringing employ- take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the banking solutions. We want you ers and candidates together,” said Corbett Center Ballrooms on the NMSU Roseanne Bensley, associate director campus. to know us and our for NMSU Career Services and Career Though each day focuses on specific Meet Sharon. Connections event coordinator. career fields, employers and candidates bankers want to get Career Connections provides oppor- are encouraged to attend both days to Sharon Molinar tunities for students to connect with po- maximize their networking opportu- to know you, so stop NMLS# 1036620 tential employers and discover career nities. Candidates are also advised to Branch Manager information ranging from internships bring their resume and dress appropri- by a branch today! at Northrise Branch and co-ops, to summer or permanent ately. 3500 Northrise Drive full-time positions. This event is open Employers who would like to attend to NMSU students, alumni and the gen- may register online in AggieCAREER For a branch near you, visit www.ﬁrstnationalriogrande.com eral public. Manager at careerservices.nmsu.edu. With hundreds of candidates and Candidates do not have to pre-register. First National Rio Grande, a division of First National Bank of Santa Fe more than 75 employers projected to For more information, call 575-646-1631 Member FDIC | All Rights Reserved attend this year, Career Connections al- or email [email protected]. BUSINESS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 25 Saddle up for a PICKER’S PARADISE

By ALTA LeCOMPTE months ago,” he said. “I Las Cruces Bulletin went through and pulled out and piled up a lot of Joe Soebbing is steeped stuff for them to search in Western lore. through, because I know How steeped? that’s what they like to So steeped that when do.” he moved Now he faces the task from Ari- of sorting through every- zona to the thing again and deciding Las Cruces what to do with each area in 1992 piece. The alternative, he built Soebbing said, would be A sidewalk tour of the town himself a to sell the 5-acre prop- SOEBBING frontier erty — western town, town, com- residence and all — lock, a college town had a lot plete with general store, stock and Winchester to offer. saloon and more. barrel. “I was going to retire, “This is my fourth He acknowledges the but I guess it’s just not in western town,” Soebbing prospect is tempting. my nature,” he said. “ I said. “I built them all by “I would really like to probably never will.” the seat of my pants.” pass the keys and move He bought Mesilla Val- These construction on,” he said. ley Estate Sales. After projects were informed After all, selling is what selling that business, he by a lifelong study of his- he does. helped a former employee tory by Soebbing, who start Rio Grande Estate majored in history and Buying and selling Sales LLC. minored in art at Califor- Soebbing said he began Soebbing later bought nia State University. his career as an execu- that business and contin- Each building in his tive for a paint company ues to run it. Mesilla Park western headquartered in Los He said he’s a certi- town is crammed with Angeles. fied appraiser and has the stuff he’s collected “When I turned 35, conducted appraisals for from his family, his trav- I decided I didn’t want banks and lawyers as els and his business — to work in the business well as individuals in Las Rio Grande Estate Sales world,” he said. “I moved Cruces. LLC. to Tombstone, Arizona An appraisal should Piles of treasure line in 1977 and opened a gal- precede every estate sale, Inside the general store in Joe Soebbing’s frontier town the narrow front porches lery/museum/gift shop/ Soebbing said, so sellers of his town and are piled antiques mall. I restored will know the value of the in some of the buildings. over 30 buildings over Soebbing relocated to tion for him. said. items they intend to sell. “’American Pick- the period of years I was Las Cruces in 1992. The “I like new challenges Soebbing said Las Cru- ers’ were here about 10 there.” place held a quiet fascina- and opportunities,” he ces was growing and, as SEE SOEBBING, PAGE 27 26 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 BUSINESS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Farmers seek funding, businesses want relief By ALTA LeCOMPTE sible. Diversification is the main thing Rep. Bill McCamley said a big worry “A lot of times they can’t spend that Las Cruces Bulletin young agriculture people are looking for. for New Mexico is the lawsuit with Texas time because they’re busy keeping the If I want to go back to my ranch, I have to regarding the allotment of water from the lights on,” she said. “We try to be a con- Legislators got what they came for — bring something back.” Rio Grande River. Loss of that suit would cierge for them.” an earful from farmers and business own- Mitchell said he is one of eight children be a big blow to the state, he said. ers — when they held a listening session with whom the ranch will be split. New Mexico needs to work on a new A level playing field on job creation Dec. 16 on the New Mexico “You could look into helping (farmers system for delivering water to where it’s for New Mexico? State University campus. and ranchers) with succession plans,” he needed, McCamley said. Moore said southern New Mexico faces The event was split into two sessions, told the legislators a competitive disadvantage with both one for agriculture and the second for all Training for agricultural workers and Building job-creating capacity northern New Mexico and Texas with re- other businesses. opportunities for small farmers to lease Among speakers addressing the legis- gard to the health care industry. Among the issues farmers and ranch- or borrow equipment were other sugges- lators during the general business por- She said physician reimbursements are ers raised were the challenge of meeting tions emerging from the discussion. tion of the listening session were Rocky much lower on average in this area, while new workers comp requirements, lack Jeff Flores of New Mexico Hay and Bacchus of One Hour Air Conditioning premiums are 50 percent higher than of funding for agriculture, the need to Livestock Co. LLC, told the committee he and Heating; George Vescovo of Vescovo they are north of Interstate 40. diversify agriculture and facilitate value- vacationed in San Jose, California, and Toyota; Jake Redfearn of NAI 1st Valley; “Malpractice insurance is much higher added production, young farmers’ need found himself in a different world — a Joe Bullington of Jacobs Engineering; here than in Texas,” she said. for information, the challenge of export- world of advanced technology being ap- Mark Westbrock of SunPower by Positive David Dollahon, Las Cruces assistant ing agricultural products, and, of course, plied to agriculture. Energy Solar; and Rico Gonzales of El city manager, suggested businesses be water. “We shouldn’t have to leave New Paso Electric. eligible for JTIP employee training as- Local business owners and government Mexico to be blown away by cutting-edge Vescovo urged legislators to consider sistance of 50 percent — rather than the officials pointed out taxes and regula- stuff,” he said. any legislative proposal in light of current 100 percent — of employees are tions they find burdensome and urged the He said the state needs to replace “little whether it would make the state more New Mexico residents. legislators to support the growth of the loans that don’t even pay the bills” with competitive and would lead to the cre- He also advocated changing the re- alternative energy sector. adequate financial assistance for agricul- ation of jobs in New Mexico. quirement that municipalities pass an A number of speakers voiced sensitiv- ture. “You need to recognize New Mexico ordinance in order to get LEDA funds. ity to the state’s revenue challenges and “It’s time,” he said. “It’s time to put ag- doesn’t exist in a vacuum, particularly “We don’t have a month to pass an made suggestions for job creation initia- riculture first.” here in Las Cruces where we’re so close to ordinance,” he said. “An ordinance is a tives they anticipated would require little El Paso,” he said. big deal for us when we’re competing to or no investment by the state. Legislators suggest solutions Bacchus advocated the establishment recruit a new business.” “We still need a lot of infrastructure, Following the session, Rep. Bill Gomez of a technology center in southern New He suggested the lawmakers look into but we know the money isn’t there,” said suggested using industrial development Mexico where alternative energy techni- other options such as a council resolu- Joshua Orozco of the Border Industrial funds to support agriculture. cians could be trained. tions. Association, a private economic develop- “It’s a $10 billion industry in this state,” During the session, economic develop- Redfearn said the difficulty in getting ment organization focused on southern he said. “We need a piece of legislation ment professionals also presented their liquor licenses and the GRT are com- Doña Ana County. “But this creates prob- that directs our bond capacity to grow wish lists. petitive disadvantages for southern New lems because we can’t specifically plan agriculture.” “We all recognize there’s no money, Mexico, which competes with El Paso. for the future.” He also touted an industrial hemp bill so how can we work on regulations, on “From our industry perspective, for Orozco pitched an extension of hours that passed two years ago but was vetoed accessibility for existing businesses to ex- a lot of people we deal with from out of for the crossing at Santa Teresa to make it by the governor. pand?” Debbi Moore, CEO of the Greater state the GRT sounds like a business- more competitive with the port at El Paso. “I have introduced a bill and will con- Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, unfriendly tax. Lots of time we have to tinue to do that,” he said. asked. eat it.” Young ranchers seek information Rep. Nathan Small stressed the impor- Moore said the process of applying for “I’m a sixth-generation ag kid,” said tance of investing in value-added agricul- state LEDA and JTIP economic develop- Alta LeCompte can be reached at 23-year-old Adam Mitchell. “For me to tural products and expanding markets for ment assistance is complicated for small [email protected] or 575-343- go back to my ranch is just about impos- agricultural products. businesses. 7478.

101 E. Free. Register at www.nmsbdc.org/lascru- Friday, Jan. 20 Hosted by the Greater Las Cruces Chamber of SAVE THE DATE ces/ or 575-527-7676. 6 to 9 p.m. Chamber Choice Awards & Gala. Commerce and the Council of the Conquista- Info: Greater Las Cruces Chamber of Commerce, dores. A block of rooms has been reserved at Tuesday, Jan. 10 Tuesday, Jan. 17 575-524-1968. the Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W. San Francisco, 2-4 p.m., Small Business Development 11th annual Agricultural Employer Confer- for Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe guests. Hotel Center workshop, Steps to Starting Your ence in Las Saturday, Jan. 28- Monday, Jan. 30 reservations: 800-955-4455. Event info: www. Business, at the Small Business Development Cruces. Info: www.ag-growers.com or call Angela at 2017 Las Cruces Day in Santa Fe, an annual lascruces.org; 575-524-1968. Center, Doña Ana Community College (DACC) New Mexico Workforce Connection, 575-740-6484. event held in Santa Fe to focus on the legislative Workforce Center, 2345 E. Nevada Ave., Room issues of Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BUSINESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 27 Financial literacy is essential for business owners By CARMEN MARTINEZ decision. Variable expenses ship or shareholder’s equity adjustments. If the business — such as raw materials and in a corporation shows a com- has more cash than it needs, Business owners don’t need sales commissions — increase pany’s book value — its assets it should invest excess money a degree in accounting, but or decrease with changes in minus its liabilities. in an interest-bearing account they do need to know how sheet and the cash flow state- production. But fixed expenses Banks use the balance sheet to create more wealth for the to read basic financial statement. — like rent, phone service and to determine if a business has business. ments and when to ask the loan payments — are paid even enough assets to qualify for a Business owners can learn accountants who prepare them Profit and loss if sales are flat. loan, and owners need it to as- more about financial state- to explain what they don’t un- The P&L, or income, state- sess their business’s health. ments by attending workshops derstand. ment shows how much profit a Balance sheet offered by the New Mexico No one wants to be like the company makes — or doesn’t The balance sheet tallies a Cash flow statement Small Business å Center Net- business owner who believed make — over a given period. company’s assets, liabilities An owner needs to know work. Since 1989, SBDC con- she was making a profit be- The statement reports rev- and shareholder’s or owner’s how much cash enters and sultants have supported the cause her checkbook had a pos- enues, expenses, gains and equity at a specific moment, exits a company over a given growth of small-businesses itive balance. But even business losses. If a positive balance offering a summary of the period by way of operating, and startups through training owners who diligently record remains once expenses and company’s financial strength. investing, financing and other and mentorship. Learn more financial transactions using losses are subtracted from activities, and that’s the pur- at www.nmsbdc.org. basic accounting software don’t revenues and gains, the result Assets pose of the cash flow state- always comprehend the reports is net income. If the balance is Assets are what a company ment. Carmen Martinez, director, their CPA generates based on negative, the statement shows owns, and they include cash, A company that’s mak- Small Business Development these records. a net loss. accounts receivable, inventory, ing a profit can still fail if it Center at San Juan College, That means they’re not using Understanding the profit supplies, land, equipment and doesn’t have the resources to prepared this article for Fi- the expertise they pay for, and and loss statement helps the trademarks or other intellec- pay its bills when they’re due nance New Mexico. Finance they’re not using the numbers owner understand why he’s tual property. Liabilities repre- because of uneven or incon- New Mexico assists individuals as tools to build their business. making or losing money and sent a company’s obligations, sistent cash flow. If a business and businesses with obtaining The three financial reports suggests where to trim ex- such as accounts and wages doesn’t have enough cash to skills and funding resources for every business owner should penses. Knowing the difference payable, unearned revenues survive the slow periods, the their business or idea. For more understand are the profit and between fixed and variable and income taxes owed. Own- owner needs to review the information, visit www.Finan- loss statement, the balance expenses helps him make this er’s equity in a sole proprietor- cash flow statement and make ceNewMexico.org.

Soebbing said the painting by a listed to No. 1 on both the country and pop He said he was chairman of the SOEBBING artist sold for $48,000 — almost book charts, Soebbing said. board of the Chamber of Commerce CONTINUED FROM 25 price. “He could have been a major, at the time and a member of the Allen major star, but he liked the bottle too “What the public needs to do when museum board. Remembering Rex Allen much,” Soebbing said. they think about an estate sale is to get “I told them at that rate they would Soebbing’s town stands hidden from Sitting in an overstuffed chair in his an idea of the value of what they’re have enough for a museum in 2080,” the road in back of his home, which living room, surrounded by memora- selling,” he said. “It just seems natural he said. could be a museum in its own right. bilia, Soebbing peered over the top of a to me, but most people don’t want to He suggested giving a roast for His living room is lined with shelves stack of boxes on the coffee table, and Allen in Phoenix. At the event they go through that step. We thoroughly of Indian baskets, pottery, glassware, reminisced about his years in Arizona auctioned a bronze of Allen on horse- research what we’re selling. Being an vintage photos and more. and his friendship with Allen. back for $1,500, Soebbing said. appraiser for 35 years is more than ben- “Everything in here has a story for “I remember people asking him for “We raised close to $85,000,” he eficial.” me,” he said. autographs as we were walking along said. “Roy Rogers and Gene Autry Soebbing said he’s getting “an insane Under a long window sits a bronze at the Tucson music festival,” Soeb- were there, Slim Pickens.” amount of calls” and is doing two or statue of Rex Allen on horseback. bing said. They brought the money back to three sales each weekend. “He was a cool guy,” Soebbing said, “We went to openings in Tucson Willcox, where they had been nego- “The economy has gotten better, so one of the last of the singing cowboys. clubs — I would go along because our mid- to upper-middle art is selling,” I spent thousands of hours with him.” wives didn’t like to go.” tiating with the owner of the theater he said, “Indian artifacts, cowboy art. He said Rex made 19 movies, a lot of and general store. Prior to the rebound, we were selling them Disney films. A lasting tribute “He cut the price of the theater in mostly general run-of the-mill kitchen Most of Allen’s films were B west- Thanks to Soebbing’s salesmanship, half — it was pretty dilapidated,” Soe- wares, couches, beds, refrigerators — erns, Soebbing said, “but he’s better Rex Allen’s hometown of Willcox, bbing said. “We bought the general usable things. Now there’s more luxury known for his narration of ‘Charlie Arizona, now has a museum memori- store for a museum.” buying — items to decorate with, frame the (Lonesome) Cougar.’” alizing the Hollywood cowboy. and hang on the wall.” As a singer, Allen recorded one of Soebbing said the people of Willcox Alta LeCompte can be reached at A case in point is an oil painting he sold the first crossover hits, “Son, Don’t had put out jars around town to raise [email protected] or 575-343- a couple months ago in Picacho Hills. Go Near the Indians,” which climbed money for a Rex Allen museum. 7478. 28 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

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or mailed and postmarked NOTICE TO PUBLIC - with LED lights, leather near where Latitude & within 24-hours of the 107°1'19.2"W DISADVANTAGED RAMONA ALLISON couch, bed, metal racks, Longitude intersect at 1805 Doree Ct facsimile. Mailing postmark vation of Water; if public BUSINESS ENTERPRISE misc. tools & items 32°15'28.681"N & for the continued diversion Las Cruces NM 88001 PATRICK GONZALES will be used to validate the welfare or conservation of (DBE) GOAL 106°47'53.359"W (WGS84), of an amount of shallow Unit items consist of: 1029 La Fonda #8 24-hour period. Protests can water within the state of Unit 427 on land owned by the groundwater reserved for Chest with drawers, dresser, Las Cruces NM 88001 be faxed to the Office of the New Mexico, you must Las Cruces International BRIDGETTE ROMERO applicant, which will supple- future determination by the TV, VCR, plastic totes, bed, Unit items consist of: State Engineer, show how you will be Airport, operated by the City 5131 Genesis ment existing well, May 24, 1999 Order of the misc. items Ladder, speaker, suit cases, 575-524-6160. If no valid substantially and specifically of Las Cruces, hereby pub- Las Cruces NM 88012 LRG-1768-POD4, located at Third Judicial District Court, misc. boxes protest or objection is filed, affected. The written protest lishes a proposed overall Unit items consist of: or near where Latitude & Doña Ana County, State of Unit 92 the State Engineer will must be filed, in triplicate, goal for its Disadvantaged bicycle parts, clothing, Longitude intersect at New Mexico, combined with RAMONA ALLISON Unit 713 evaluate the application in with the State Engineer, Business Enterprise (DBE) misc. items 32°15'27.796"N & surface water from the 1805 Doree Ct DESIREE JUAREZ accordance with the provi- 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, Program for FY 2017-2019 106°47'54.203"W (WGS84), Elephant Butte Irrigation Las Cruces NM 88001 4093 Mojave Dr sions of Chapter 72 NMSA Las Cruces, NM 88005 for the Airport. The pro- Unit 492 located on land owned by District, for the irrigation of Unit items consist of: Las Cruces NM 88005 1978. within ten (10) days after the posed overall goal is 3.5% JESSICA JUSTICE the applicant, for the contin- 593.83 acres of land, owned Plastic totes, comforter, Unit items consist of: date of the last publication for all FAA/AIP-funded 2200 Holiday Ave #320 ued diversion of an amount by the applicant, located in misc. household items, misc. Dresser with drawers, Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, of this Notice. Facsimiles projects in FY 2017-2019. Las Cruces NM 88005 of shallow groundwater re- the following: items desk, storage bins, boxes, 2017 (faxes) will be accepted as a The methodology used in Unit items consist of: served for future determina- misc. items valid protest as long as the developing this goal is Grill, weights' bar, chest tion by the May 24, 1999 NOTICE is hereby given Section, Township & Range available for inspection dur- Unit 103 with drawers, dining table hard copy is hand-delivered Unit 726 Order of the Third Judicial that on October 11, 2016 (PLSS) ing normal business hours at RUDY CASTILLO with chairs, misc. items 1 or mailed and postmarked AARON JACKSON District Court, Doña Ana Halsell Farm LTD Partner- SE /4 Sect. 22 Twn 19S, the office of the Airport P.O. Box 846 within 24-hours of the 3509 Winter Haven Dr County, State of New Mexi- ship, PO Box 695, Hatch, R2W, Administrator, 8990 Zia Hatch NM 87937 Unit 502 1 facsimile. Mailing postmark Las Cruces NM 88007 co, combined with surface NM, filed application num- SW /4 Sect. 23 Twn 19S, Boulevard, Las Cruces, NM Unit items consist of: DARLA JARVIS will be used to validate the Unit items consist of: water from the Elephant bered LRG-4053-POD12, R2W 88007. The Airport will Couch, Kids' bicycles, 301 S Motel Blvd Rm 118 1 24-hour period. Protests can Flat screen TV, suit case, Butte Irrigation District, for OSE File No. LRG-4053 & SW /4 Sect. 25 Twn 19S, receive and consider public car seat, Misc. Kids' items Las Cruces NM 88007 be faxed to the Office of the dolly, gas cans, misc. items the irrigation of 6.95 acres of LRG-4053-1, with the State R2W comments on the proposed Unit items consist of: 1 State Engineer, land, owned by the appli- Engineer for Permit to NW /4 Sect.26 Twn 19S, goal until February 17, 2017. Unit 105 Big Screen TV, day bed, 1 1 575-524-6160. If no valid Unit 789 cant, located in SE /4 SW /4 Change an Existing Water R2W Comments may be submit- JOANA RENDON misc. items 1 protest or objection is filed, RICHARD TRUJILLO of said projected Section 36, Right within the Lower Rio NE /4 Sect.26 Twn 19S, ted to the Airport Adminis- 1520 W Hadley Sp 16 the State Engineer will 850 Holly Dr Sp A35 (NMPM), as described by Grande Underground Water R2W trator at PO Box 20000 Las Las Cruces NM 88005 Unit 670 1 evaluate the application in Las Cruces NM 88005 Subfile Order No. Basin in Doña Ana County S /2 Sect. 26 Twn 19S, Cruces, NM, 88004. Unit items consist of: MARGARET LUJAN accordance with the provi- Unit items consist of: LRN-28-013-0360, of the to begin using existing R2W Big screen TV, dining 3635 Haines Rd 1 sions of Chapter 72 NMSA 2 dressers, night stand, Third Judicial District Court, exploratory well SE /4 Sect. 27 Twn 19S, For additional information, chairs, living room set, bed Las Cruces, NM 88007 1978. big screen TV, mirror Doña Ana County, State of LRG-4053-POD12 for irri- R2W please contact Lisa Murphy, foot & head board, DVD Unit items consist of: 1 New Mexico. The applicant gation purposes which is NE /4 Sect. 27 Twn 19S, Airport Administrator, at player, misc. items Baby bed with mattress, 1 Dates: 12/23, 12/30, 2016 Unit 807 has requested emergency located within the SE /4 R2W 575-541-2471 during normal car seat, misc. plastic bins 1 1 01/06, 2017 ARMANDO PADILLA authorization to continue to NE /4 NE /4 of Section 27, business hours. Unit 122 1370 N Paxton use existing irrigation well Township 19S, Range 02W as described in part by JULIANA URANGA Unit 682 Las Cruces NM 88001 LRG-1768 for irrigation pur- (NMPM) and more specifi- Subfile No. Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 2017 P.O. Box 770 RICHARD HERNANDEZ Unit items consist of: poses under NMSA, 1978, cally located at or near LRR-28-010-0013 Right A, Las Cruces NM 88001 1054 Aguilera Ct NOTICE OF 2 couches, plastic bins, Section 72-12-24. The site where Latitude & Longitude & LRR-28-010-0017-A NOTICE OF Unit items consist of: Las Cruces, NM 88007 REQUEST safe, mirror, misc. items of existing irrigation well intersect at 32°37'52.544"N Right A of the Lower Rio FOR PROPOSALS PUBLIC SALE Washer, dryer, dresser, night Unit items consist of: LRG-1768 is located south and 107°1'30.31"W Grande Hydrographic Sur- stand, bed foot/head boards, Bins, boxes, bike, household (RFP) Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 2017 of Mesilla, east of the (WGS84), on land owned by vey, and also described by Notice is hereby given that misc. items items intersection of Snow Road the applicant, & which will Subfile Order No., the following property shall Qualifications-based com- and W Union Ave., & supplement existing wells, LRR-28-010-0013-A & be sold at public auction or Unit 190 petitive sealed proposals Unit 703 further described at the located on land owned by LRR-28-010-0017, of the otherwise disposed of in ANNA ALCALA for professional design property address of 2913 W. the applicant described as Third Judicial District Court, satisfaction of lien in accord- 270 Totonic services will be received Union Ave, Las Cruces, follows: Doña Ana County, State of ance with the New Mexico Las Cruces NM 88007 by the Vista Del Rey NM. New Mexico. The applicant Self Storage Lien Act. Unit items consist of: Estates Mutual Domestic Well number has requested emergency Wheelchair, plastic bins, Water Consumers' Associ- Any person, firm or corpora- Where Latitude authorization to use existing To be held at: misc. items ation (VDRMDWCA) for tion or other entity having and Longitude intersect exploratory well DISCOUNT SELF RFP No. R001-2017. The standing to file objections or LRG-5348-S-2 LRG-4053-POD12 for irri- STORAGE Unit 287 Association is requesting protests shall do so in 32°37'29.368"N gation purposes under 2499 EL CAMINO JOSE LUJAN ...at your ﬁ ngertips in print and proposals for professional writing (objection must be 107°1'33.911"W NMSA, 1978, Section REAL RD 1324 Luna St surveying, planning, and legible, signed, and include 72-12-23. The site of exist- LAS CRUCES, NM 88007 Las Cruces, NM 88001 ONLINE! engineering services for the writer's complete name, LRG-5348-S-3 ing exploratory well 575 382-0000 Unit items consist of: the VDRMDWCA Water phone number and mailing 32°37'24.16"N LRG-4053-POD12 is loca- Big trunks, TV, misc. items System Improvements address). The objection to 107°1'27.879"W ted south of Hatch, NM and ON SATURDAY, Project No. 001-2017. the approval of the applica- may be found approximately JANUARY 21st, 2017 Unit 294 Proposals will be received tion must be based on: (1) LRG-4053 3.7 miles southeast of the BEGINNING AT 10 a.m. ERIKA RODRIGUEZ at 54 Santana Road, Vado, Check out the Impairment; if impairment, 32°37'57.084"N intersection of Rincon Rd. & SIGN IN AT 9:30 a.m. 1643 Ash Ave NM 88072, until January you must specifically identi- 107°2'1.011"W Kit Carson Rd & further Las Cruces NM 88001 16, 2017, at 5 p.m. Copies fy your water rights; and/or described at the property THE ENTIRE CONTENTS Unit items consist of: Bulletin of the Request for Propos- entire , (2) Public Welfare/Conser- LRG-4053-S address of 4000 & 4205 Kit OF STORAGE UNITS: Washer, dryer, vacuum, als can be obtained in vation of Water; if public 32°37'50.812"N Carson Rd, Rincon, NM. 21, 35, 92, 103, 105, 122, headboard, misc. person at the office of welfare or conservation of 107°2'0.793"W 190, 287, 294, 357, 404, household items Beth Morgan, water within the state of Any person, firm or corpora- 427, 492, 502, 670, 682, its archives VDRMDWCA Secretary, New Mexico, you must LRG-4053-A tion or other entity having 703, 713, 726, 789, 807 Unit 357 at 54 Santana Road, Vado, show how you will be 32°38'16.254"N standing to file objections or Tenant addresses are "last ISRAEL BACA and our NM 88072, or will be substantially and specifically 107°1'50.864"W protests shall do so in known." 861 Guadalupe ives mailed or emailed upon ch re affected. 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STATE OF STATE OF NANCY A. BYRES A 0.3374 acre Tract of land THENCE, along the arc of a Mexico 88005 in which GIONAL MEDICAL NEW MEXICO NEW MEXICO formally known as situate within the Town of curve to the left having a response to pleading or other CENTER, Defendants. COUNTY OF COUNTY OF NANCY A. CAPLAN Mesilla, Doña Ana County, radius of 399.86 feet, an arc motion shall also be served DONA ANA DOÑA ANA Plaintiff, New Mexico. Located in length of 25.85 feet, an on the below named attorney NOTICE OF SALE THIRD JUDICIAL THIRD JUDICIAL Section 25, T. 23S„ R. 1E., included angle of 03'42'16", for the Plaintiff within the DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT COURT vs. N.M.P.M. of the U.S.R.S. and whose long cord bears, time required by law which NOTICE IS HEREBY The Plaintiff may apply all surveys, being part of N.46°29'37"E,, a distance of is 30 days after the date of GIVEN that the undersigned or any part of its judgment to Case No. No. PB-2016-132 THE TOWN OF MESIL- U.S.R.S. tract 11B-29, and 25.85 feet to a point of the third publication of this Special Master will on the purchase price in lieu of D-307-DM 2016-1367 Judge James T. Martin LA A NEW MEXICO being more particularly de- reverse curvature of this Notice of Pendency of Suit, January 24, 2017 at 11:45 cash. Judge: Rosner MUNICIPAL CORPORA- scribed as follows to wit; tract; a judgment by default will am, outside the main en- IN THE MATTER OF TION, BOARD OF be rendered against un- trance of the 3rd Judicial At the date and time stated Karina Estrada, Petitioner, THE ESTATE OF COUNTY COMMIS- BEGINNING at a 1/2" iron THENCE, along the arc of a known persons claiming an District Courthouse, 201 W. above, the Special Master JOYCE EILEEN SIONERS OF DOÑA ANA rod found along the East line curve to the right having a lien, interest of title adverse Picacho, Las Cruces, NM, may postpone the sale to v. WATSON Deceased. COUNTY, NEW MEXI- of N.M. Highway 28 for the radius of 259.15 feet, an arc to Plaintiff or unknown heirs sell and convey to the such later date and time as CO, AND UNKNOWN Southwest corner of the length of 50.71 feet, an of any unknown deceased highest bidder for cash all the Special Master may Jose L. Estrada, NOTICE TO PERSONS CLAIMING Tract herein described, included angle of I 1'12'40", person making claim of lien, the right, title, and interest of specify. Respondent. CREDITORS AN LIEN, INTEREST, WHENCE, a N.M.S.H.T.D. and whose long cord bears, title or interest to Plaintiff. the above-named defendants OR TITLE ADVERSE TO Aluminum cap for Sta- N.47°30'30"E., a distance of in and to the following NOTICE IS FURTHER Issued NOTICE OF SUIT NOTICE IS HEREBY PLAINTIFF AND UN- tion147+11.13 50.63 feet to a point of Plaintiff's attorneys are Mar- described real estate located GIVEN that this sale may GIVEN that the undersigned KNOWN HEIRS OF ANY (NMPM-4511(1)), bears tangency of this tract; tin & Lutz, P.C. 2110 North in said County and State: be subject to a bankruptcy TO Jose L. Estrada, has been appointed personal DECEASED PERSON S.36°10'32"E., a distance of Main Street P.O. Box 1837 filing, a pay off, a reinstate- RESPONDENT: representative of this estate. MAKING CLAIM OF 666.76 feet; THENCE, continuing along Las Cruces, New Mexico LOT NUMBERED 6 IN ment or any other condition All persons having claims LIEN, TITLE OR INTER- the back of curb, along the 88004-1837 Take notice that a lawsuit BLOCK NUMBERED 11 that would cause the cancel- against this estate are re- EST ADVERSE TO THENCE, from the point of South line of W. Boutz OF UNIT NO. 3 LOMA lation of this sale. Further, if has been filed against you. quired to present their claims PLAINTIFF Defendants. beginning, along the East Road, N.55°16'31"E., a dis- WITNESS my hand and seal HEIGHTS SOUTH, LAS any of these conditions exist, within four (4) months after line of N.M. Highway 28 tance of 43.36 feet to a point this 30th day of December, CRUCES, DOÑA ANA at the time of sale, this sale The subject of this lawsuit the date of the first publica- NOTICE OF PENDENCY N.36°41'25" W., a distance for the Northeast corner of 2016. is: divorce COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, will be null and void, the tion of this Notice or the OF SUIT of 91.62 feet to a point of this tract; AS THE SAME IS SHOWN successful bidder's funds claims will be forever bar- curvature for this tract; (Seal) If you do not file a response AND DESIGNATED ON shall be returned, and the red. Claims must be presen- STATE OF THENCE, leaving the back THE PLAT OF SAID UNIT Special Master and the or responsive pleading with ted either to the Personal NEW MEXICO THENCE, along the arc of a of curb, and leaving the Claude Bowman NO. 3 LOMA HEIGHTS mortgagee giving this notice the above-titled Court within Representative c/o The Law curve to the right having a South line of W. Boutz Clerk of the District Court SOUTH, FILED IN THE shall not be liable to the 30 days after the third Offices of Dana M. Kyle, To unknown persons claim- radius of 12.57 feet, an arc Road, S.38°28'02"E., a dis- /s/Joe M. Martinez OFFICE OF THE COUNTY successful bidder for any publication of this Notice, P.O. Box 2277, Las Cruces, ing interest, lien or title length of 13.40 feet, an tance of 112.05 feet to a 1/2" By: Deputy - CLERK OF DOÑA ANA damages. the Court may enter a New Mexico 88005, or filed adverse to the Plaintiff and included angle of 61°05'29", iron rod found for the Joe M Martinez default judgment against COUNTY, NEW MEXICO with the Third Judicial unknown persons claiming a and whose long chord bears, Southeast corner of this ON AUGUST 15, 1966 IN NOTICE IS FURTHER you. District Court of Doña Ana lien, interest or title adverse N. 18'06'02"E., a distance of tract; Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, PLAT BOOK 9, FOLIO GIVEN that the real proper- County, 201 W. Picacho, to Plaintiff and unknown 12.78 feet to a point at a 2017 Karina Estarda 98-99. ty and improvements con- Suite A, Las Cruces, New heirs of any deceased person concrete sidewalk for an THENCE S.53°16'09"W., a 2013 S. Triviz #737 cerned with herein will be Mexico 88005. making claim of lien, inter- angle point of this tract; distance of 152.13 feet to the STATE OF Las Cruces, NM 88001 The address of the real sold subject to any and all est or title to Plaintiff. point of beginning, enclos- NEW MEXICO 575-650-8896 property is 1948 Peri Ann patent reservations, ease- Dated this 3rd day of THENCE, N.38°07'20"W., ing 0.3774 acres of land, IN THE Drive, Las Cruces, NM ments, all recorded and January, 2017. You are hereby notified that a distance of 5.95 feet to a more or less. Subject to all PROBATE COURT WITNESS the Honorable 88001. Plaintiff does not unrecorded liens not fore- the above named Plaintiff point at the back of the curb easements, patents, restric- DOÑA ANA COUNTY Mary W Rosner, District represent or warrant that the closed herein, and all recor- /s/ has brought suit against you along the South line of W. tions, and reservations of Judge of the Third Judicial stated street address is the ded and unrecorded special ______in the District Court of Doña Boutz Road for the North- record. NO. 16-0258 District Court of the State of street address of the descri- assessments and taxes that TANYA EILEEN Ana County, New Mexico west corner of this tract; New Mexico and the seal of bed property; if the street may be due. Plaintiff and its WATSON, under Cause Number You are further notified that IN THE MATTER OF the District Court of Dona address does not match the attorneys disclaim all re- Personal Representative of D-307-CV-2016-02872 the THENCE, following the unless a responsive pleading THE ESTATE OF Amelita Ana County, this 14th day of legal description, then the sponsibility for, and the the Estate of general object of which is to back of curb, along the or motion is filed with the F Hill, aka Amelita Hill, December, 2016. property being sold herein is purchaser at the sale takes JOYCE EILEEN WATSON, quiet title in the following South line of W. Boutz District Court Clerk of the aka Amelita Fox Hill, aka the property more particular- the property subject to, the deceased. described property situate in Road, N.51°52540"E., a dis- Third Judicial District Court Amelita Fox Tankersley (Seal) ly described above, not the valuation of the property by Doña Ana County, New tance of 19.00 feet to a point of Doña Ana County, New Hill, DECEASED. property located at the street the County Assessor as real Prepared by: Mexico to wit. of curvature of this tract; Mexico at 201 W. Picacho Claude Bowman address; any prospective or personal property, affix- Avenue Las Cruces, New NOTICE TO KNOWN CLERK OF THE purchaser at the sale is given ture of any mobile or The Law Offices of Dana M. DISTRICT COURT notice that it should verify manufactured home to the Kyle, P.A. the location and address of land, deactivation of title to BY: Susana Tyfair the property being sold. Said a mobile or manufactured By/s/ DEPUTY sale will be made pursuant home on the property, if any, ______to the judgment entered on environmental contamina- Dana M. Kyle Dates: 12/30, 2016 September 15, 2016 in the tion on the property, if any, P.O. Box 2277 01/06, 01/13, 2017 above entitled and numbered and zoning violations con- Las Cruces, cause, which was a suit to cerning the property, if any. New Mexico 88004-2277 STATE OF foreclose a mortgage held by (575) 525-0020 NEW MEXICO the above Plaintiff and NOTICE IS FURTHER (575) 525-0017 fax COUNTY OF wherein Plaintiff was ad- GIVEN that the purchaser at Attorney for Personal DOÑA ANA judged to have a lien against such sale shall take title to Representative THIRD JUDICIAL the above-described real es- the above-described real DISTRICT tate in the sum of property subject to rights of Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, $112,514.24 plus interest redemption. 2017 NO. D-307-CV-2016-00231 from May 1, 2016 to the date of sale at the rate of Margaret Lake STATE OF FRANKLIN AMERICAN 3.3750% per annum, the Special Master NEW MEXICO MORTGAGE COMPA- costs of sale, including the Pro Legal Services, LLC COUNTY OF NY, Plaintiff, Special Master's fee, publi- 201 Eubank Blvd. NE, DOÑA ANA cation costs, and Plaintiff's Suite A1 THIRD JUDICIAL v. costs expended for taxes, Albuquerque, DISTRICT insurance, and keeping the NM 87123 LUZ E. BRIVESCAS, LAS property in good repair. (505)715-3711 Cause No. CRUCES MEDICAL Plaintiff has the right to bid D-307-CV-2016-02872 CENTER LLC D/B/A at such sale and submit its Dates: 12/30, 2016 Judge: Martin, James T. MOUNTAINVIEW RE- bid verbally or in writing. 01/06, 01/13, 01/20. 2017 32 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN 40 | Legal Notices Las Cruces Bulletin The Friday, January 6, 2017 Las Cruces Bulletin - your legal publication for LEGAL NOTICES Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, New Mexico

CREDITORS property, if any, environ- is legally described as fol- filed a civil action against situated in Doña Ana Coun- mental contamination on the lows: you in the above-entitled McCARTHY & NOTICE IS HEREBY ty, New Mexico, commonly property, if any, and zoning Court and cause, the general HOLTHUS, LLP GIVEN that the undersigned known as 711 Lenox Ave, violations concerning the LOT 5 FARMERS SUBDI- object thereof being to By: /s/ Carrie Cook has been appointed personal Las Cruces, NM 88005, and property, if any. VISION, LOCATED IN foreclose a mortgage on real Karen Weaver representative of this estate. more particularly described THE CITY OF LAS CRU- property located at 115 Carrie Cook All persons having claims as follows: NOTICE IS FURTHER CES, DOÑA ANA COUN- Sundance Court, Santa Tere- 6501 Eagle Rock NE, against this estate are re- GIVEN that the purchaser at TY, NEW MEXICO, AS sa, NM 88008. The real Suite A-3 quired to present their claims LOT 10, AND 1/2 OF THE such sale shall take title to SHOWN AND DESIGNA- property which is the subject Albuquerque, within four (4) months after ADJACENT VACATED the above described real TED ON THE PLAT matter of this action is New Mexico 87113 the date of the first publica- ALLEY, BLOCK D, property subject to a one (1) THEREOF, FILED FOR legally described as follows: Telephone No.: tion of any published notice COUNTRY CLUB ES- month right of redemption. RECORD IN THE OFFICE (505) 219-4900 to creditors or sixty (60) TATES, REPLAT NO. 1, OF THE COUNTY CLERK LOT NUMBERED 8 IN ccook ...at your ﬁ ngertips days after the date of REPLAT OF BLOCKS D PROSPECTIVE PUR- OF DOÑA ANA COUNTY, BLOCK NUMBERED 3 OF @mccarthyholthus.com mailing or other delivery of AND I, IN THE CITY OF CHASERS AT SALE ARE NEW MEXICO ON SEP- SANTA TERESA SUBDI- Attorneys for Plaintiff in print and this notice, whichever is LAS CRUCES, DOÑA ADVISED TO MAKE TEMBER 2, 1947 AND VISION UNIT 6A, DOÑA later, or the claims will be ANA COUNTY, NEW THEIR OWN EXAMINA- RECORDED IN BOOK 6 ANA COUNTY, NEW Dates: 12/30, 2016 forever barred. Claims must MEXICO, AS THE SAME TION OF THE TITLE AT PAGE 65, PLAT RE- MEXICO, AS THE SAME 01/06, 01/13, 2017 ONLINE! be presented either to the IS S HOWN AND DESIG- AND THE CONDITION CORDS. IS SHOWN AND DESIG- undersigned personal repre- NATED ON PLAT NO. OF THE PROPERTY NATED ON THE PLAT OF sentative at the address listed 659, THEREOF FILED AND TO CONSULT Unless you serve a pleading SAID SANTA TERESA below, or filed with the FOR RECORD IN THE THEIR OWN ATTOR- or motion in response to the SUBDIVISION UNIT 6A, Probate Court of Doña Ana OFFICE OF THE COUNTY NEY BEFORE BIDDING. Complaint in said cause on FILED IN THE OFFICE OF County, New Mexico, loca- CLERK OF SAID COUN- or before thirty (30) days THE COUNTY CLERK OF ted at the following address: TY, ON FEBRUARY 7, By: Robert A. Doyle, after the last publication DOÑA ANA COUNTY, 845 N. Motel. Blvd, Room # 1966, AND RECORDED IN Special Master date, judgment by default NEW MEXICO ON JANU- BOOK 9, PAGE 88, PLAT Check out 1-201, Las cruces, NM c/o Legal Process Network will be entered against you. ARY 7, 1977 IN PLAT 88007. RECORDS, DOÑA ANA P.O. Box 51526 BOOK 12, FOLIO 86. COUNTY, NEW MEXICO. Albuquerque, NM 87181 McCARTHY & Dated: Dec. 2, 2016 505-417-4113 HOLTHUS, LLP Unless you serve a pleading the entire The sale is to begin at 12:15 or motion in response to the /s/Boyce E. Tankersley, III PM on February 9, 2017, 1 NM-15-684165-JUD By:/s/ Carrie Cook Complaint in said cause on Boyce E. Tankersley, III on the front steps of the IDSPub #0120372 Karen Weaver or before thirty (30) days Bulletin 340 Gatewood Lane Third Judicial District Carrie Cook after the last publication , Grayslake, IL 60030 Courthouse, City of Las 12/30/2016 1/6/2017 6501 Eagle Rock NE, date, judgment by default Cruces, County of Doña 1/13/2017 1/20/2017 Suite A-3 will be entered against you. Dates: 01/06, 01/13, 01/20, Ana, State of New Mexico, Albuquerque, 2017 at which time I will sell to THE STATE OF New Mexico 87113 the highest and best bidder NEW MEXICO Telephone No.: THE STATE OF for cash, in lawful currency COUNTY OF its archives and (505) 219-4900 NEW MEXICO of the United States of DOÑA ANA Attorneys for Plaintiff COUNTY OF America, the Property to pay THIRD JUDICIAL Stay Active: DOÑA ANA expenses of sale, and to DISTRICT Dates: 12/23, 12/30, 2016 our annual THIRD JUDICIAL satisfy the foreclosure Judg- 01/02, 2017 DISTRICT ment granted on November No.: D-307-CV-2016-01478 28, 2016, in the total amount THE STATE OF publications in Case No.: of $146,525.43, with interest LSF8 MASTER PARTICI- NEW MEXICO D-307-CV-2015-02385 at the rate of 5.25000% per PATION TRUST, COUNTY OF annum from October 21, Plaintiff, DOÑA ANA Deliver e-edition at FEDERAL NATIONAL 2016 through the date of the THIRD JUDICIAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA- sale. The sale is subject to vs. DISTRICT TION ("FANNIE MAE"), the entry of an Order by this A CORPORATION OR- Court approving the sale. RAUL ESTRADA; TERE- Case No.: GANIZED AND EXIST- SA ESTRADA; BENEFI- D-307-CV-2016-02292 ING UNDER THE LAWS NOTICE IS FURTHER CIAL NEW MEXICO Looking to get involved? OF THE UNITED GIVEN that the real proper- INC. DBA BENEFICIAL WELLS FARGO BANK, STATES OF AMERICA, ty and improvements con- MORTGAGE CO.; BANK N.A., Plaintiff, Want to earn some extra cash? Plaintiff, cerned with herein will be OF AMERICA, N.A.; OC- sold subject to any and all CUPANTS OF THE vs. vs. patent reservations, ease- PROPERTY, Defendants. Delivering the Las Cruces Bulletin ments, and all taxes and GLORIA BARKER HAR- gives you an opportunity to work in ives DAVID A. DIBBLE; UN- utility liens, special assess- STAD, CALVIN D. HAR- ch re your own neighborhood for just a r a KNOWN SPOUSE OF ments and taxes that may be NOTICE OF PENDENCY STAD; UNITED STATES a d

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See page 34 for feature 34 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Radio club members reach out to the world By MIKE COOK and even thousands of miles. Las Cruces Bulletin Burr said there are about 100 repeaters in New Mexico. Alex Burr said his favorite Burr has a station in his thing about his more than 50 home and another one in his years as a member of the Me- car, which is his main station. silla Valley Radio Club (MVRC) Burr has talked to operators is the contests to see how many in 120 of the 300 countries that other operators have amateur radio operators. he can contact. “The first half are easy,” he He put an entire said. country on the Burr has also “talked to air once, and his everybody all over the United membership is States from the car. It depends not only a great on sunspots,” he said. hobby – he’s part BURR There are about 600,000 of an important amateur radio operators nation- emergency communication wide, he said. system. During a visit to Hawaii to Local radio amateurs “de- count albatross, Burr even cided to form a club after World helped put a separate country War II,” Burr said. There’s – Midway, an atoll in the Hawai- been a national club since ian Islands chain that is an un- about 1920. “There’s always incorporated territory – on the been people wanting to play air for other operators. around with radio since it was There are three levels of discovered in the 1800s,” Burr radio amateur licenses: techni- said. cal, general and extra. Several Today, MVRC is involved in MVRC members, including a number of local events and Burr, are licensed examiners, activities, including the annual and the club offers regular White Sands National Monu- classes and testing to certify ment Bataan Death March and new radio operators. Test ques- local foot races; the club’s Bean tions are mostly about amateur Feed and Field Day events; a radio regulations, Burr said, local builders club; a host of and get more technical with the radio contests; search and res- more advanced licenses. cue and other emergency op- “It used to be, you had to erations, often involving severe know Morse Code to get a li- weather; and classes and test- cense,” Burr said. “But that’s ing to help new amateur radio been done away with.” Now, operators get licensed. operators use a modern version PHOTO BY ALEX BURR Once an operator is licensed, of teletype, he said. he or she is given a call sign, Mesilla Valley Radio Club member Richard Johnson (call sign KC3EVR), left, explains his amateur radio station Radios are battery powered, which is often better known to mounted on a bicycle to Charlie Welch (N5CWW), who was one of the organizers of the club’s Wireless Wizardry and repeaters have battery exhibition displayed recently at the Branigan Cultural Center. other club members than the backups, so they can run with- person’s real name. out the electrical grid. That on Las Cruces’ east mesa. MRVC meets at 8 a.m. on the band on VHF radio spectrum. Burr’s call sign is K5XY. makes them and their operators There are fewer than 100 club first Saturday of every month More expensive receivers are There are few call signs with extremely valuable when power members, Burr said, and new at the clubhouse. It begins with also available. only four letters, indicating lines are down. In the event of members are always welcome. “conversation and snacks,” Repeaters (small boxes with how long he’s been an amateur an emergency, “lots of amateurs The fee is $35 a year per person Burr said, with the program antennas placed at as high an radio club member. Burr chose go out to provide emergency or $45 for a family. You can sign beginning at 9 a.m. altitude as possible) set up by the last two letters himself: “I communication,” Burr said. up on the MVRC website at You can buy a hand-held MVRC and other radio clubs picked ‘XY’ because I’m a phys- Burr helped out during severe www.n5bl.org. You don’t have radio for under $100, Burr said. around the state and across the icist,” Burr said. “You draw XY flooding in the Hatch area about to have a license or own any It will give you access to the country and the world allow graphs.” 10 years ago, reporting to the MVRC owns its own club- radio equipment to become a two-meter band that is just radio operators to connect with member, Burr said. below the most popular police each other across hundreds house, at 6609 Jefferson Lane SEE RADIO, PAGE 35 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 35

RADIO DOWNTOWN CONTINUED FROM 34 It’s Reallyy happening New Mexico State Police on water levels in gulleys, he said. One of MVRC’s most UPCOMING EVENTS important annual activi- FRI JANUARY6•10:30 A.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY ties is its participation in the Bataan Death March Rhythm Roundup (Music/Dance for ages 2-5) Branigan Library re-enactment at White FRI JANUARY6•3:30P.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY Sands Missile Range, Burr Library Lab (Activities/Stories for ages 6-10) Branigan Library said. MVRC members help provide manpower SAT JANUARY7•7:30P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE and communications. El Paso Pro Musica presents The Complete Beethoven Trio With more than 4,000 par- PHOTO BY ALEX BURR An antique radio receiver. ticipants, he said, “that’s a SUN JANUARY8•1:30P.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY lot of people to keep track Play SCRABBLE! Promote Literacy! Branigan Library of.” There are more than 400 the country. more than 3,000 counties The club also puts on national parks, monu- For a county contest, in the United States. “I TUE JANUARY 10 10:30 A.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY ments, preserves, trails operators try to contact have worked all the coun- the Bean Feed the first ReadtoMe(Storytimeforages3andup)BraniganLibrary Sunday in May, which in- and historic sites across operators in each of the ties,” Burr said. cludes a meal, as amateur TUE+THU JANUARY 10+12 • 4:00 P.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY radio operators gather Teen Game Night Branigan Library from New Mexico and Coming Soon to the Rio Grande Theatre! surrounding states to WED+THU JANUARY 11+12 • 10:00 A.M.BRANIGAN LIBRARY buy, sell and trade radios, ToddlerTime(Storytimeforages1-3)BraniganLibrary transmitters, cables, antennas and other “junk,” WED JANUARY 11 • 11:00 A.M. BRANIGAN LIBRARY Burr said. MotherGooseTime(ActivitiesforInfants)BraniganLibrary “I consider it a success FRI JANUARY 20 • 7:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE when Alex comes home with less junk than he Friends of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks present Telluride Mountainfilm takes,” said Burr’s wife, SAT JANUARY 21 • 7:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE Margery. TheNMHeritageSeriescontinueswithRandyGranger&Friends MVRC also participates Native Music & Stories in the national Field Day event, during which clubs FRI JANUARY 27 • 7:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE across the country set up Awakening in Taos, Premiere Screening and Gala Event for Independent Film about stations and talk to each Mabel Dodge Lujan other. There’s a contest “to see how many field SAT JANUARY 28 • 1:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE stations you can talk to,” Independent Film Screening & Workshop by Mark Gordon, Writer/Director of Burr said. Awakening in Taos Burr said his favorite part of being a MVRC SAT JANUARY 28 • 6:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE member is the contests. Awakening in Taos, an Independent Film about Mabel Dodge Lujan “The place is full of them,” he said. For a na- SUN JANUARY 29 • 2:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE tional contest, amateur The American Association of University Women present One For the Girls radio operators may try to communicate with as FRI FEBRUARY3•7:00P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE many other operators or TheDoñaAnaArtsCouncilpresents“MoonMouse,ASpaceOdyssey” stations as often as they SAT FEBRUARY 11 • 7:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE can over a specified period DOÑA ANA of time. Arts Chris Waggoner presents Play Me, Neil Diamond Tribute Or, the contest may COUNCIL invite operators to com- ONGOING EVENTS: SPONSORED BY: municate with as many • Downtown Art RAMBLE - 1st Friday of the Month 5-7pm national parks across • Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market - the country as they can. Wed. and Sat. Morn. LC3-LV34148 LC3-LV34147 36 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

BULLETIN PHOTOS BY MIKE COOK A sign entices potential customers to S.O.B. Antiques. S.O.B. Antiques closes its doors Selling By MIKE COOK Pecans!! Las Cruces Bulletin December is an emotional month for Stop in for S.O.B. Antiques owner Carol Gaines. FREEFREE SAMPLINGSAMPLING She married her late husband, Robert L. The Truck Farm Gaines, on Dec. 26, 1964. The couple moved their antique store to its present location at SWEETHOTS.COM • 523-1447 928 W. Picacho Ave. on Dec. 3, 1986. And, the M-F 8-6 • SAT 9-5 • 645 S. Alameda business closed its doors to the public on LC3-LV34158 Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016. “I decided it was time,” Carol said on ALTERATIONS, Dec. 21. CUSTOM SEWING Bob Gaines (“Sweet Old Bob” – S.O.B.) grew up in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, while

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Las Cruces, NM • 88011 Left on Shannon Rd. Right on LC4-LV34239 Nopalito Rd. stuffed buzzard from National Geographic to use on stage. The two were married later, when Bob was stationed at the U.S. embassy in Ethio- Read the Bulletin online at pia. He retired from the Marines in 1968, www.lascrucesbulletin.com and the couple moved to Las Cruces in 1971. SEE S.O.B., PAGE 37 Carol Gaines operated S.O.B. Antiques with her late husband Robert. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 37 Community theater seeks directors for next season’s shows

By MIKE COOK “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller; “The Bad Seed,” oirs,” by Neil Simon. Las Cruces Bulletin by Maxwell Anderson; “The Laramie Project,” by “Interested directors are encouraged to select Moises Kaufman; “The Miracle Worker,” by Wil- a show or shows from this list and submit appli- Las Cruces Community Theatre (LCCT) is looking liam Gibson; “Veronica’s Room,” by Ira Levin; cations,” Duttweiler said, adding that potential for people with theater experience, especially as di- “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” by Ken Kesey; directors may also submit applications to direct rectors, to direct plays and musicals for its 2017-18 “Witness for the Prosecution,” by Agatha Christie. shows that are not on the list, if the shows they season, LCCT Board of Directors President Janet Musicals: “All Shook Up,” “Annie,” “Avenue propose to direct for LCCT “meet the criteria of Beatty-Payne said. Q,” “Gypsy,” “Legally Blonde,” “Ring of Fire” and good theater and commercial viability,” he said. The season is expected to include three musicals “South Pacific.” “LCCT, like most theaters across America, is and four plays (comedies or dramas), following World classics: “A Doll’s House,” by Henrik attempting to grow its audience and improve its this tentative schedule: Aug. 11-27, 2017: musical; Ibsen; “Blood Wedding,” by Garcia Lorca; “An financial viability. This is the reason we are fa- Oct. 6-22: play; Dec. 1-17: musical; Jan. 19-Feb. 4, Enemy of the People, either Ibsen’s original or voring name shows like these, rather than lesser 2018: play: March 2-18: play; first two weeks of Arthur Miller’s adaptation; “The Cherry Or- known works that may not generate the audiences April: one-act play festival; May 4-20: musical; and chard,” by Anton Chekhov; and “Becket,” by Jean we need to survive and thrive,” he said. June 22-July 1: play. Anouilh. If you are interested in directing a play or musi- The LCCT Play Reading Committee has sug- Comedies: “Boeing, Boeing,” by Marc Camoletti; cal for LCCT during its 2017-18 season, you can gested the following plays and musicals for the “Born Yesterday,” by Garson Kanin; “Harvey,” by download a director’s application from the link at 2017-18 season, said LCCT Play Reading Commit- Mary Chase; “Murder Among Friends,” by Bob https://lcctnm.org/directors.html. The deadline tee Chairman Norman Duttweiler. Barry; “Red, White and Tuna,” by Ed Howard, to apply has been moved to Jan. 31. Drama/mystery plays: “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” Joe Sears and Jaston Williams; “The Women,” by For more information, contact Duttweiler at by Tennessee Williams; “Death of a Salesman” and Clare Boothe Luce; and “Brighton Beach Mem- [email protected].

S.O.B. Ave. and built a one-room tired in 1989. That’s when said. “Now that he is gone, Parkway. The Las Cruces propriation funding in No- antique store. They moved S.O.B.’s expanded to being his spirit is still here in City Council accepted vember 2014 to construct CONTINUED FROM 36 six and one-half years open six days a week. this store.” $406,500 in state capital ap- the monument. later to an adobe building After 20 years of mili- “It’s a bittersweet time,” There were few jobs built by Harold Woods in tary service in China, Eu- she said about closing available in Las Cruces, the late 1940s on Picacho rope, Africa, the Middle the store. “I will be sad MY PLACE JEWELL Carol said, but Bob got a Boulevard, and that’s East and Korea, Bob suf- because it’s the end of an call from Las Cruces High where S.O.B.’s has re- fered pulmonary fibrosis era.” Store & Studio School (LCHS) Principal mained for the past three in his later years, Carol Carol said the store and 575-639-1616 •132-B Wyatt Harry Foltz, offering him decades. said. He continued to work property have been sold, a teaching job in English The store was originally at S.O.B.’s every day, car- and she will vacate the StretcStretchh & Exercise Through Dance and speech. Bob was hired open only on Saturdays, rying his oxygen tank premises by January 31, 12:00 - 1:00 Thursday afternoons on the phone, she said, and except during the sum- around with him. 2017. She said S.O.B.’s will “in two weeks, we were mer, when school was out Over the years, Bob be the fifth antique store to $3.00 donation for studio use 38 here. We traded in all our and Bob and Carol could collected books, church close on Picacho Boulevard This beginner’s class is designed to increase flexibility, dexteritydexterity andand balancebalance 23 savings bonds and bought through slow, gentle dance movement. Contact us today to register. LV34LV work more days and more keys/bottle openers and in the past couple of years. 4- C4- LC4-LV34238 LC4- a house.” LC4-LV34238 hours. They later ex- amusing items related to Carol, who trained as OpenOppeen Tue Tues.s. - Thu Thurs.rss. 1 - 4: 4:3030 p p.m..m. • WeW Wedd&Fri1-5: & Fri 1 - 5:0000 p.m.p.m. or by appointmentaappoointmennt Sa Saturdayatturdaay Bob started the theater panded the days they were indoor and outdoor toilets. a high school English 575-639-1616575 5-6339-9 16616 • www.MyPlaceJewell.comwww.MMyPlal ceJeJ well.com • [email protected] [email protected] program at LCHS, but also regularly open to include He kept all his records in teacher, also had a long wanted to do something Wednesdays, Thursdays notebooks, Carol said, tell career in the U.S. Ma- with his love of collecting, and Fridays. her, “Find me an antique rine Corps, serving as a which began with lead sol- Fountain Theatre Carol had a job as librar- computer” – otherwise he captain and command- 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla diers when he was eight or ian at Holy Cross School in would stick with pens and ing officer of a women’s 575.524.8287 www.mesillavalleyilm.org nine years old, Carol said. the mornings, and she and paper to record what he company. She also has January 6-12 January 13-19 He looked for the sol- the Gaines children, Lucy bought and sold. been working on women diers when he came home and Rob, ran the store in Bob, who was born Au- veterans issues for the Moonlight The Pickle Recipe on leave, only to discover “This indie drama touches on themes Veteran actors Lynn Cohen and David the afternoons. Bob was gust 14, 1929, worked a full past 30 years. She is past of race, sexuality and isolation in ways Paymer join some new faces in this that his mother had given there when he wasn’t day at the antique store on president of the United that are rarely depicted in cinema.” ethnic comedy set around a Jewish deli them to a neighbor boy. teaching, unless he was Friday, May 1, 2015, Carol Military Women of the Us Weekly in Detroit. “He never forgave her,” off doing a speech tourna- remembers. He died at Southwest and a leader Carol said. “She gave away ment, Carol said. home in her arms the next in the effort to construct his first collection.” Bob was Las Cruces day. a women veterans monu- Bob and Carol bought a Public Schools teacher of S.O.B.’s “was Bob’s store ment at Veterans Memo- Nightly 7:30 Saturday matinee 1:30 Sunday matinee 2:30 property at 140 E. Organ the year in 1988, and re- for so many years,” Carol rial Park on Roadrunner Digital Cinema! Like us on Facebook! LC1-LV34091 38 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

Ashton Sanders and Jaden Piner play best friends as boys in one segment of the movie “Moonlight.” Sanders plays the main character Chiron in the first part of the move.

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‘Moonlight’ based on honesty, reality

By JEFF BERG ______age story of a young African- helps Chiron learn to swim, on his way back now, having For the Bulletin American named Chiron who takes him on outings and be- learned to cook and enjoying lives in Miami in the 1980s. comes a surrogate father of it. The film concludes with a I was mighty skeptical GRADE: A+ Best of all, this film is not sorts until the truth comes to wondrous long conversation (which is a virtue in this some hyperventilating, rap/ stare us in the face. between the two men, who “Moonlight” opens Friday, Jan. 6, at business) when I read all of hip-hop work about how ter- The second story finds Chi- have not seen each other in a the Fountain Theatre at 2469 Calle the high praise for “Moon- rible life on the streets is and ron somewhat older, a teen- decade. De Guadalupe, Mesilla to play for a light,” directed by Barry because that is all we know, ager now, and discovering his “Moonlight” doesn’t just week at 7:30 p.m., daily, with a 1:30 Jenkins, whose career hereto we can’t change. emotions and sexuality. A fur- about how difficult life can p.m., Saturday matinee and a 2:30 was made up mostly of short It is in three parts all fol- tive kiss on the beach with a be for a young gay man in a p.m. Sunday matinee films, except for the some- lowing the young Chiron, long-time friend, Kevin, shows place and time where it is one what uninteresting “Medi- ______with three superb perfor- us what we knew all along – of the most difficult sort of cine for Melancholy” which mances by the actors that Chiron is gay and Kevin may lives during the times. Rather, contained too much melan- play Chiron in the three acts. be bisexual, or just a braggart we can see Chiron as a com- choly for my melancholic We first meet the young, when it comes to his con- mon man, refracting emotions would visit. tastes. silent Chiron, sliding through quests of women. we’ve all touched at some time It is also interesting that it But upon watching this ter- grade school, fatherless, and In the third segment, Chi- or another and that makes even got made, since it was rific and quietly paced film, it with a mother who is working ron is a young adult, tough, Jenkins’ film that much more based on an unproduced play became apparent to me once hard to support him but also buff, dealing and hardened by real. by a gent named Tarell Alvin again, that there are movies using crack. life and time. But out of the “Moonlight” also gently McCraney. that tell us good stories about Approached by a seemingly clear blue, Kevin calls him tears down a number clichés “Moonlight” is also unique simple people and good mov- friendly man, Chiron, who is and the totally unemotional and stereotypes resulting in because it is based on honesty ies that teach us things, and silent and withdrawn, because Chiron is moved by this, a work that has a feeling of and reality rather than melo- “Moonlight” does both. It also he already knows he is “dif- later going to the restaurant timelessness and verse that drama and action. A simple took me to places that I knew ferent,” as do the bullies who where Kevin works. Kevin feels unforgettable. story, it tells the coming-of- existed but never thought I mock and harm him, the man has spent time in prison but is It might just be. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 39 Berg tries to find something good in every movie

Meet the Bulletin columnists I could watch “Animal cooking (vegetarian), U.S. You read them every week, but what do you really Meet Jeff Berg House” every week, just history, travel (“when I know about them? What makes Sunny Conley an expert AGE: 65 for the pure lunacy of can go to places where on cooking? Why is Jeff Berg reviewing movies, and same.” there are no people,”) and should you trust his judgement? We’re confident that LOCATION: Currently lives in Santa Fe “I think works such baseball — “to a certain Father Gabriel Rochelle, Rabbi Larry Karol, Reverend EDUCATION: High school grad, few odds and as “Citizen Kane” are point,” he said. Carol Carnes and Reverend Tom Baca are above re- ends in college. Never had the chance to attend vastly overrated, as is He would really like to proach, but are they really? You decide. full time. Self-taught writer, never taken a writing class Hitchcock, whose work hear from Bulletin read- In our series “Meet the Columnists,” Susie Ouderkirk strikes me as borderline ers at 505-466-1634. will profile each of our columnists so you’ll know more CONTACT: [email protected] amateur,” he said. His “I used to get occa- about them. This week, we will reintroduce our movie FAVORITE QUOTATION: “I love the movies; they put a screen favorites include “Days sional emails either chal- critic, Jeff Berg. between me and the real world.” - Anonymous of Heaven,” “The Wild lenging what I wrote or at Bunch,” “The Hired times even praising what By SUSIE OUDERKIRK stream films, Berg said. Hand” and “Walkabout.” I wrote. I guess some- Las Cruces Bulletin “It continued from there part time as a “used cat about what the director “I would list “Sor- one is reading this stuff and I can’t recall the last and dog salesperson at and writer had done. Coc- cerer” as well, but no one since I’m on my 15th year Originally from the time I missed an issue. It the Santa Fe Humane teau’s “Beauty and the understands that it is not now,” as the Bulletin’s northwest suburbs of has been years.” Society,” which he de- Beast” since it was my a horror/fantasy film. movie reviewer, he said. Chicago (Barrington, Illi- He admittedly has no scribes as counseling and first subtitled film and I I wish everyone would “Oh, and buy my book, nois), Jeff Berg has lived “real expertise,” review- teaming people with new was in awe of the produc- watch it. A small part “New Mexico Filmmak- in Wyoming, Montana, ing movies, but had done pets. “I also just started tion and story. “Smoke was shot in New Mexico,” ing,” which is a history Colorado, Alaska, Califor- a few reviews in the past working again for the Signals” because it was Berg said. of movies made in New nia and Las Cruces (for and always watched a U.S. Postal Service in one of the first films to With such an eclectic Mexico.” about 11 years.) lot of movies. “I have en- Tesuque, New Mexico, truly portray contempo- resume, what else makes Berg’s movie reviews He started with the joyed reading reviews for just north of Santa Fe. I rary life for First Nation’s Berg tick? Besides mov- appear weekly in the Bul- Bulletin in 2002, and is, many years and always teach continuing educa- peoples,” he said. “And ies, he enjoys reading, letin. we think, the longest- admired those written tion at University of New running columnist in the by Roger Ebert, Manohla Mexico and do presenta- paper’s stable. Dargis of the New York “A guy named Jim Times and Mick LaSalle tions around the state Earley was doing reviews of the San Francisco that focus on New Mexico for the Sun News,” Berg Chronicle.” movies.” said. “I talked with him a He’s had reviews in Berg’s book, “New few times and decided to numerous other papers Mexico Filmmaking” has approach the then-editor and has done work for sold 649 copies. “Watch and publisher of the Bul- Film Comment Magazine out, Stephen King,” he letin (on Madrid Street) of Lincoln Center of New warns. to see if they were inter- York. What movies impacted ested.” “I try to find some- Berg, and why? They were, so he started thing good in every “Speaking only for doing reviews for free for movie, even if it is atro- myself, the movies that them whenever he had a cious for the most part. have most influenced me chance to see a film before I usually succeed,” Berg are “Days of Heaven” LC3-LV34208 it opened at the Fountain, said. because it was one of the since it was easier to see When he’s not watch- first films I watched that those than the maining movies, he works made me really think

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Howling Coyote open mic The new century keeps rolling and so does the “Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open Mic”, as it continues following the First Friday Downtown Arts Ramble at 7 p.m., Jan. 6 at the Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main St.. The jam session begins at 6 p.m. and sign- up for performers begins at 6:30 p.m. The “Coyote” is entering its 12th year of continuous operation and is free and open to the public. Featured are acoustic musicians, songwriters, poets and storytellers. For more information contact Bob Burns 575-525-9333 Studio Art Classes at the Las Cruces Museum of Art Registration for the Las Cruces Museum of Art’s spring 2017 studio programs art classes is now open. The studio programs art classes offer the community access to creative learning opportunities. Children, teens, and adults are given the opportunity to learn a new skill or enhance existing knowledge while guided by local, experienced and qualified professional artists. Students will be encouraged to have fun and be inspired to discover their inner creativity through various class options including beginning and intermediate ceramics, drawing portraits, still life painting, and art exploration. Classes are offered to all levels of art- COURTESY PHOTO ists. A full listing of classes is available at each museum and can be Daisy Blue specializes in a fusion of Western and Blues and is scheduled to perform at NM Vintage Wines at 2461 Calle de found online at museums.las-cruces.org. Principal in Mesilla at 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 8. Two, six week sessions of classes will be offered. Session one runs Jan. 25 through March 4. Session two runs March 22 through April Science, 411 North Main St. Hours of operation are Tuesday session two. Admission to the Museum of Art is free. 29. through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 4:30 For more information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces. Students must register in person at the Museum of Nature and p.m. Registration ends Jan. 18 for session one and March 15 for org or call 575-541-2137. If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event, please contact the museum 48 hours SAVE THE DATE prior to the event. Call to Artists: Monument Artist in Residence program The Friends of Organ Mountains Desert Peaks and Bureau of Land Management announce a call to artists to apply for the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Artist in Residence Program to take place May 1-31, 2017. The Artist in Residence program educates and promotes the appreciation, protection and preservation of natural and cultural resources on public lands. The residency provides an artist and public an opportunity to interact to better enhance the understanding of the public lands as well as the unique qualities an artist’s eye can capture. Whether your wedding is a year away or right around the corner, the Las Cruces Bridal Entries for the 2017 Spring Residency must be received via email on or before Feb. 28. 2017. For more information, see program & Special Events Showcase is a must-see event. Get hundreds of great ideas for your details and application materials at: organmountainsdesertpeaks. org/artist-in-residence/ or contact Ben Gabriel at 575-323-1423 or big day, including quinceañeras and other celebrations. Vendors of all categories will be email [email protected]. there to give you hands-on advice and information. Be there Sunday, Jan. 29! NM Vintage Wines offers music NM Vintage Wines at 2461 Calle de Principal in Mesilla presents: Sunday, Jan. 8 from 3 to 5 pm Daisy Blue • Popular local musician that specializes in a fusion of For more information, contact Las Cruces Event Planning Western and Blues. com Friday, Jan. 13, from 8 to 10 pm Cooper CW Ayon • Foot drums, guitar, vocals, and harmonica.. 575-522-1232 • Staci@LasCrucesEventPlanning. LC5-LV34107 Saturday, Jan. 14, from 8 to 10 pm Paul Walter Kimball • Incorporating trumpet, guitar, percussion Las Cruces Bridal & Special Event Showcase elements & a deep tenor voice.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017 • Las Cruces Convention Center - 680 E. University Ave. SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 41 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 41

CALENDAR CONTINUED FROM 40 WE WANT YOUR SUBMISSIONS If you have an announcement you’d like to see in the calendar or galleries, please send to [email protected]. Sunday, Jan. 15, from 3 to 5 pm Alison Reynolds • Playing classical pieces on cello as well as Folk, Pop and Rock music. The Friends organization looks forward to provid- Friday, Jan. 20, from 8 to 10 pm ing new opportunities and services as the Brani- Soulshine • Rock, Pop, Classic Rock, Folk, Soul, gan Library moves through the 21st century. The Country, Southern Rock. . . .all Acoustic Perfor- Friends consist of more than 200 members, in- mance. cluding individuals, families and businesses. For Saturday, Jan. 21, from 8 to 10 pm more information about becoming a Branigan Double Clutchers • Base slappin’ rockabilly act. Library Friend or giving to the library, visit the website, libraryfriendslc.org. Sunday, Jan. 22, from 3 to 5 pm The Cajon Brothers • Rocking Originals & Cool Art classes offered Tunes mixing Blues, Jazz, & Acoustic Rock Fu- The following art classes will take place at My sion. Place Jewell Studio, 132 B Wyatt Drive: Friday, Jan. 27, from 8 to 10 pm • Beginning Drawing and Painting: Tuesdays Chris Baker • Local Country star. 1-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8 to 10 pm • Intermediate and Advanced Drawing and Paint- Megan Davenport • Straight from Miami, Florida COURTESY PHOTO ing: Thursdays 1-3:30 p.m. with Country, Blues, Pop originals & more Cactus Chords barbershop quartet is scheduled to perform at the The Friends of the Branigan High School Students are welcome in either Sunday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 pm Library’s Annual Meeting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan 19, in the Good Samaritan Auditorium. class. Alister M + Steve MacIntyre • An Indie-rock-folk Payments of $45 are due every four weeks. Stu- group. N. Main St. Info: 575-523-4847. meeting is free and open to the public dents may begin anytime. Friday, Feb. 3, from 3 to 5 pm Special entertainment for the event is the Cactus In addition, home school art classes offered for Barbershop quartet to sing Chords barbershop quartet. The popular group Barneymuggers • Jazz in a Folk/Ragtime at library meeting students between ages of 7 and 12, who may rhythm. performed for the first annual Real Men Sing enroll in classes repeated every Wednesday from The Friends of the Branigan Library will hold its Concert sponsored by the New Mexico State noon to 12:50 p.m. Price is $25 for four classes. Annual Meeting at 7 p.m., on Thursday, Jan 19, in University Music Department and was named Free spirit dance offered Instructor is Wayne Carl Huber, MFA, is licensed the Good Samaritan Auditorium. The agenda will the 2016 gold medalist in the New Mexico Senior Spirit Dance - Express your spirit through free in art education in New Mexico and has 50 years include year-end reports, review of by-laws and Olympics competition in the 65+ class, making dancing. No experience necessary. Takes place of teaching art nationally. nomination and election of officers for the orga- them eligible for the national competition in Bir- from 2-3 p.m., every Wednesday at the Center for Info: 575-647-5684 or www.waynecarlhuber.com. Spiritual Living in the Heart of Las Cruces at 575 nization for 2017. The evening will also feature mingham, Alabama in June 2017. refreshments and musical entertainment. The

GALLERIES & OPENINGS ‘Moons’ exhibit continues Cultural Center. have textures, often weathered wood. at Tombaugh Gallery Info: 575-541-2154. Also featured at Blue Gate will be paintings The exhibit, “Moons, Mandalas & Medita- by Flo Hosa Dougherty. Both exhibits will tions” continues at the Tombaugh Gallery, Gallery features Tugel, continue through December by appointment, with a second opening at 5 p.m., Friday, Hendrickson 575-523-2950 or [email protected]. Jan. 6. The artist Corina’s exhibit includes The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located acrylic, gold leaf and India ink mandala at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, Woodcut exhibit paintings, full moon photographs and inspi- across from the Fountain Theatre, will fea- Artist Nancy Frost Begin has an exhibit at rational meditations. ture local artists Arlene J. Tugel and Sylvia Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo Road. Her ex- The Tombaugh Gallery is located inside Hendrickson. hibit features woodcuts, architectural im- the Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Tugel likes the pure, glowing color that can ages, and the “Avian Fashion Show,” where Solano, and is open Wednesday through be achieved with watercolor, her preferred she has taken favorite persons in history, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The gallery will medium. Hendrickson works with gourds art, science, music and made wood cuts be closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 3. The exhibit and her technique includes carving and with birds. Info: 575-541-0658. continues through Jan. 27. For details call wood burning, using dyes, inks, paints, the church at 575- 522-7281. beads, feathers and leather with a variety Linda Lundeen Gallery of other natural products. She also con- announces new artist Three new exhibits open ducts classes on the subject. Jeri Desrochers is joining the other art- Three new exhibits have opened at the Bra- Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- ists at the Linda Lundeen Gallery at the nigan Cultural Center at 501 N. Main St. Sunday. For information, call 575-522-2933 Lundeen Inn of the Arts. Desrochers is The new exhibits are: “An Enduring Tradition: or visit the web site at www.mesillavalley- known for her electric style and using 20th Century Navajo Weaving”; “Howard Clin- finearts.com. vibrant shades and colorful splashes ton Tibbitts: Historic Advertising Photography portraying the chili fields of the Mesilla of the Southwest”; “In Service to Country: Blue Gate shows Estelle’s works Valley. The gallery is located at Lundeen Military Equipment 1860 to Present”. Donnie Estelle’s art works are on display at Inn of the Arts, 618 S. Alameda Blvd. All will be on display through Saturday, Jan. the Blue Gate gallery. She is a self-taught Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 575- 21, 2017. Admission is free to the Branigan artist Estelle’s working surfaces usually 526-3326. 42 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN PUZZLES SUPER CROSSWORD

ACROSS praise 1 Runs in 87 Skier’s locale 8 Swiss skyline sight 88 “Whatever — Wants” 11 Open a tad 89 Cymbal pair in a drum kit 15 Since 91 Cruel Roman emperor 19 Pork in a pastry case, 92 Broncos great John perhaps 93 Tell- — (exposes) 20 Copa’s city 94 Vodka brand, briefly 21 McEntire of Nashville 95 That, to Juanita 22 Sorvino of “WiseGirls” 96 “A Death in the Family” 23 Rod used by a bartender novelist James 24 Meted out 97 Hunts for 26 Apple line 99 Decode 27 Itchy skin problem 101 East -— (country of Asia) 28 Ski resort near L.A. 103 LP letters 30 Set fire to 106 “Dear” man 32 Suffix with Mideast 107 Girasol, e.g. 33 Horror-film lab assistant 109 Lyricist Gershwin 35 Runner-turned-lord 111 “The Lion King” lioness Sebastian 112 Female hare 36 Swab brand 113 Metal bars 38 Hack off 115 More hammy 39 Treasury secretary Jack 117 Actor Elba 40 Pops’ moms 119 Like both-sex colleges 42 Give credit where credit — 120 Examination 44 Growl like a mad dog 123 Early Greeks 46 Unlucky day for Caesar 125 Writer Bronte 48 “Mass — Minor” (Bach 126 Sultry singer Horne work) 127 Actor Wallach 50 Dirties 128 Recluse 52 Opera piece 129 Not including 53 Did very little 130 Castle trench 55 Growl like a mad dog 131 Notes before mis 56 “Speed up,” in mus. 132 Placed a burden on 57 Oceans 58 Puccini title role DOWN 59 San Jose, Costa — 1 Lager brand 60 Show people to seats, 2 Go to sleep informally 3 “The Office” actor 61 Approach boldly 4 To be, to Brigitte 63 Sing softly 5 Often-iced injury 64 Straighten, as a twisted hose 6 Rail holder 25 Port on the Black Sea 53 Craving 80 Fashion mag since 1945 110 Like acrobats 66 Prevent, in court 7 Message from a pulpit 29 Vocational college 54 “Explorer” of kiddie TV 81 Like Mozart music 114 Extolling poems 68 — Solo (sci-fi role) 8 Meccan, e.g. 31 Driver’s rte. displayer 55 Hog’s sound 82 Golfer’s ace 115 Louver strip 69 Simian “King” 9 Spring bloom 34 Propane, e.g. 62 Rough in texture 83 Dander and dust, often 116 Osiris’ wife 71 Oslo loc. 10 Hoi — 36 Pielike cheese-and-bacon 65 Old Cambodian leader 85 Dial up 118 Light coin dish Lon — 72 — guilt trip on 11 Chichi 90 “— shame” 121 Prefix with 81-Down 37 Prefix with conference 67 Zenith rival 73 — -cone (cold treat) 12767, e.g. 96 ISP choice 122 California’s Santa — 41 Light meal 70 Swearwords River 76 Heelless shoes 13 ‘60s prez 98 Bar fixture? 43 Scrip writers 73 Bathroom stall outlet 124 “... good witch — bad 77 12-step support group 14 Pizza cut edges, e.g. 100 Pencil topper 45 Racial equality org. 74 California wine area witch?” 79 Detox center 15 Exiled Idi 102 Actress Hemingway 47 1920s-’30s art style 75 Do as bid 81 Skier’s hut 16 Much like 104 Grosse —, Michigan 49 An EEG records it 76 Cruet cousin 84 C times III 17 Many Handel works 105 Bollixed (up) 51 Bluish gray 78 A-bomb trial 86 Modest response to 18 Fall right onto one’s mug 108 Chapel song LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 43 PUZZLES

SCRAMBLERS Unscramble the letters within each rectangle to SNOWFLAKES By Japheth Light WEEKLY SUDOKU By Linda Thistle form four ordinary words. Then rearrange the boxed Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, letters to form the mystery word, which will complete There are 13 black hexagons in the puzzle. Place the each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the the gag! number 1-6 around each of them. No number can numbers from one to nine. be repeated in any partial hexagon shape along the border of the puzzle.

CRYPTOQUIP

This is a simple substitution cipher in which each letter used stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Solution is accomplished by trial and error.

PUZZLE ANSWERS

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SHOWING DAILY IN 2D: IN THEATRES 2:00 4:40 7:20 10:00 SHOWING DAILY 2D: FRI-SUN 11:20 (PG13) 11:20 2:00 4:35 FRI. 1/13 Underworld: Blood Wars Rogueg One 7:10 9:45 (PG) SHOWING DAILY MONSTER TRUCKS 2D: 2:20 4:45 7:15 Rated: PG-13 3D: 9:40 FRI-SUN 11:45 (PG13) DAILY 12:30 3:30 Rated: R 6:30 9:30 (PG13) Plot Overview: The Rebellion makes a NO PASS OR DISCOUNT SLEEPLESS Plot Overview: Vampire death dealer, risky move to steal the plans for the Death Selene (Kate Beckinsale) fights to end the DAILY 2:05 4:40 7:15 9:50 EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 2:00 & 7:00 Star, setting up the epic saga to follow. ALL SEATS $5.50 at Cineport 10 eternal war between the Lycan clan and the FRI-SUN 11:30 (R) Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, SEASONS Vampire faction that betrayed her. Alan Tudyk SUN 01/15 @ 12PM & TUES 01/17 @ 7PM Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, DAILY 3:25 6:30 9:40 ONLY at Cineport 10 FRI-SUN 12:20 (PG13) SAMSON ET DALILA Tobias Menzies LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 45 New play recalls minister who stood up to Nazis

By MIKE COOK across from Las Cruces Las Cruces Bulletin High School. Admission is $5. Proceeds will be Toad Hall Theatre donated to the church. Company of Las Cru- Additional perfor- ces presents a new play mances will be at 7 about a hero in the fight p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, against Nazi oppres- and at 2 p.m. Sunday, sion in Germany during Jan. 22 at the Isabel M. World War II. Crouch Reader’s The- “Bonhoeffer – The Last atre, located between Encounter,” tells the the Speech and English story of German pastor buildings and behind the and theologian Dietrich Barnes & Noble book- Bonhoeffer from the store on the New Mexico time of his imprison- State University campus. ment in Nazi Germany “Bonhoeffer – The from April 5, 1943 until Last Encounter” was his execution on April written by Juergen K. 8, 1945, just two weeks Tossmann, a native of before the Allies liber- Germany, who also di- ated Flossenburg Prison rected its first ever pro- Camp in which he had duction at the Bunbury COURTESY PHOTOS been held. Theatre in Louisville, Left to right are Joe Pfeiffer and Bobby Senecal in a rehearsal of “Bonhoeffer — The Last Encounter.” The play will be per- Kentucky in 2015. formed at 7 p.m. Satur- The most amazing the founder of Toad estal, who retired from with El Paso’s Shake- Tegel Prison form the day, Jan. 14 and at 2 p.m. thing about Bonhoef- Hall Theatre Company. the University of Texas speare on the Rocks framework of this very Sunday, Jan. 15 at the fer was his faith, said Bonhoeffer believed that at El Paso Department during more than 60 per- intriguing piece of the- First Christian Church, Ken Forestal, who di- “you’ve really got to be a of Psychology in 2015. formances over 10 years. ater,” Forestal said. 1809 El Paseo Road, rected the play and is Christian 24-7,” said For- He was a principal actor “He firmly, firmly be- The play’s cast in- lieved in his religion,” cludes veteran Las Forestal said about Bon- Cruces actor Bobby hoeffer. “Not one time Senecal as Bonhoeffer, did he lose his faith.” Joe Pfeiffer as Klaus, Even in prison, Bon- Kerrigan Sivils as Maria, hoeffer “was preaching Ed Montes as a Gestapo to the inmates.” agent, Richard Warren Bonhoeffer gave up as Adam Clayton Powell, a position with Union Neil Donnelly as an offi- Theological Seminary cer of the S.S. Nazi secret in New York to return police, and Forestal as to Germany and preach Heinrich. against the Nazis. He was Founded in 2014, Toad executed for his involve- Hall Theatre Company ment in a failed plot to has previously presented assassinate Nazi leader “Pericles,” “Medea” and Adolph Hitler. “Agnes of God,” all di- “Bonhoeffer’s faith rected by Forestal. and his interaction with For more information, his family, prisoners and contact Forestal km- Left to right are Bobby Senecal, Ken Forestal and Kerrigan Sivils in a rehearsal of “Bonhoeffer — The Last Encounter.” German personnel in [email protected]. 46 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 RELIGION LAS CRUCES BULLETIN WORSHIP SERVICES Roman Catholic Baptist Methodist

United Methodist Church Worship 11 a.m. Adult Sunday School, 10:00-10:45, COURTESY PHOTO Visioning and Discipleship, 9:45-10:30, Temple Beth El prepared a breakfast of sausage, pancakes Agape Free Market, 1st Tuesday of every month and eggs at Community of Hope on Dec. 25. THE ROMAN CATHOLIC SUNDAY Where everyone is welcome. DIOCESE OF LAS CRUCES Bible Study 9 & 10:45 am Donde todos son bienvenidos. VIEW ALL LISTINGS OF Morning Worship 9 & 10:45 am Temple Beth El serves CATHOLIC CHURCHES ON OUR WEBSITE WEDNESDAY Rev. Nema Rivers-LeCuyer WWW.DIOCESEOFLASCRUCES.ORG Students & Youth 6:00 pm Christmas breakfast for Adult Connections 6:15 pm 300 N. Campo Morning Star 575-524-1230 CHILD CARE AVAILABLE United MethodistChurch Catholic 575-652-1188 Where mercy triumphs Camp Hope residents [email protected] St. John’s Catholic 106 South Miranda over judgement. Downtown Las Cruces P.O. Box 2842 Church of Antioch Las Cruces, NM 88004 521-3770 524-3691 2941 Morning Star Dr. at Roadrunner Pkwy By SUSAN FITZGERALD lar outreach events. “Come and see...” Blended Worship - 8:15 a.m. For the Bulletin On Christmas morning, Reclaiming the Original Blessing www.fb clascruces.com “Venga y vea...” Contemporary Worship - 9:45 a.m. congregants gathered at

1809 El Paseo Rd Traditional Worship - 11:15 a.m. Temple Beth El of Las the Community of Hope Call 524-8061 Cruces celebrated five Las Cruces, NM Please call for information about our administration building Ministries, Sunday Schools and Small Groups years of providing Christ- to move and dress tables, To Be Included or visit our web site: www.morningstarumc.org 575.621.0255 Pastor: Rev. Pam Rowley mas Day breakfast to the set up electric frying pans Rev. Travis Bennett Sundays at 10:15 a.m. Sunday Worship Services residents of Camp Hope and a propane camp stove ALL ARE WELCOME! Disciples of Christ/ on Dec. 25. Started by con- and organize a serving United Church of Christ Traditional — 8:30 a.m. Informal — 11:00 a.m. Lutheran gregant and former Camp line. At 8 a.m. they were stjohnscatholicchurchofantioch.org Disciples of Christ and Classes for all — 9:45 a.m. Hope Board Member, Liz ready to cook and serve United Church of Christ TRINITY LUTHERAN Lewis-Olson, the annual a breakfast of sausages, 4 blocks north of NMSU Christian CHURCH-ELCA event has become one of 2000 S. Locust pancakes and eggs. FIRST the Temple’s most popu- First (575) 522–8220 Sunday Worship Stories were shared CHRISTIAN over plates of hot food Church of www.UUMCLasCruces.org 9:00 am Christ, Scientist CHURCH Sunday School and cups of coffee. The An Open and Affirming Church Christmas breakfast Sunday: working in our Community for Advertise Your 10:30 am was part of Temple Beth Service & Sunday School Civil, Human and Religious Worship Services 2900 Elks Drive El’s commitment to the 10 a.m. Rights in the name of 575.523.4232 Wednesday: Jesus the Christ. Today! Community of Hope. Testimonies 7 p.m. Sunday Worship 10:15 am Call 524-8061 www.trinitylutheranlc.org The “Opti-Mystic” Temple congregants also All are WELCOME! are regular cooks at El 1809 El Paseo 524-3245 To Be Included All are welcome! Carol Carnes 325 West Mountain Ave. Caldito soup kitchen and Invites you to the youth group conducts Las Cruces, NM New Thought 575-523-5063 The Sunday Experience an annual food drive for 10:30am Casa de Peregrinos. Sharing food allows us Presbyterian Mesilla Valley Community Center to see and understand the FIRST 2251 Calle de Santiago Old Mesilla PRESBYTERIAN We Live in a Field of Pure Potentiality. various paths that bring CHURCH Spirituality for the 21st Century people to Camp Hope. Contact us via website or phone regarding More than 40 members January Classes Faith and Fellowship of the Temple partici- Worship: 8:45 am www.mvcsl.org | 575-524-5906 pated in the Christmas In the Heart of Downtown Breakfast with donations Sunday School: 9 am of food, time and money. Traditional Worship Sunday Event Sunday Event Sunday Event Rabbi Larry Karol Service: 10:30 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am English, Spanish, and Korean congregations quoted from Proverbs: 200 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces Rev. Bonnie Smith Rev. Terry Lund Edward Burlbaw “Do not withhold good www.fpc.lc 575 N. Main St. 125 Wyatt Drive 140 Taylor Road from those to whom it is (575) 526-5559 575-523-4847 unityofl ascruces.org wellspringnow.com due, when it is in your power to act.” LC3-LV34152 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN RELIGION FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 47 Our combined light can illuminate any darkness It is likely that the symbol that the Tree of Life (in the story of personal character and a sense also known as a Chanukkiah, is may we be open to the lights of most people would identify with the Garden of Eden). of communal responsibility. considered to be holy. With each learning, freedom, friendship, the Jewish community and Ju- A symbol bearing light, which When most people hear the additional night, the glow of the love and hope so that they can daism from ancient times would can light up the darkness at any word “menorah,” they think of candles increases in intensity. suffuse our spirits. As these be the six-pointed star or hexa- time of year, was created in the the candelabra that Jews light There is beauty, wonder, spirit, doors reveal the light within gram, widely known as the Star shape of a tree that represented on Chanukah, an eight-day history, determination, strength to the darkness of the outside of David. the endurance of life holiday that celebrates a victory and hope contained in those world, may we share our lights The oldest symbol of itself. for religious freedom by Jews lights. with our community, the lights Judaism and the Jewish At this writing, lights of Judea against their Syrian Perhaps similar values are of wisdom, wonder, creativity, community is the seven- are still up around town Greek rulers. Led by Judah Mac- recalled for many people as they commitment, kindness and branched candelabra, (and in many, many cabee and his brothers, the Jews behold the lights that are a part peace.” called, in Hebrew, “me- more places) as the cel- re-consecrated and rededicated of their own traditions and cul- There is light inside each of us norah.” ebration of Christmas the Temple in Jerusalem as a tures at this and other times of that we can share. There is light The biblical book RABBI continues to its con- place of Jewish worship. They the year. outside of us that, if we welcome of Exodus records the KAROL clusion, following the celebrated their victory for eight Recently at Temple Beth-El, it, can lead us to personal growth command to fashion Seeking Harmony kindling of lights during days, lighting the Temple meno- we dedicated new front doors and new understanding and a “lampstand of pure Advent leading up to the rah which had not been lit for which bear a stylized menorah. bring us closer to one another. gold,” with seven branches. Each holiday. Many find these lights, three years. At the recent ceremony to Our combined light can, if we branch of the menorah featured in whatever form, captivating. The story of a container of oil consecrate these new doors, I will it, illuminate any darkness on top ornamentation in the The lighting of a new candle being found that was expected offered this interpretation: “Dur- we may encounter. shape of almond blossoms. This on a kinara each night from Dec. to last for one day, but burned ing the day, these doors allow was significant because the al- 26 to Jan. 1 to observe Kwanzaa for eight days, added a touch light to come in and to sense Rabbi Larry Karol has served as mond tree blooms early (in Janu- highlights values based in Afri- of drama and sanctity to the when someone has a desire to spiritual leader of Temple Beth- ary) in the land of Israel, so early can traditions that reflect both holiday. In Jewish tradition, enter our space to join us. At El (www.tbelc.org) in Las Cruces that it was viewed as having an particular and universal mes- Chanukah is not a major holy night, we can see the light from since July, 2011. His writings are eternal quality. It was a short sages. 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is a practical spiritual class 4 p.m. on Thursdays. School. Bible School Men’s prayer magazine ‘Science of RELIGION teaching which can be All activities at the church, is followed at 5:45 p.m. Mind?’ Join to discuss the used to better under- 125 Wyatt Drive. Info at with Secret Church and meeting at Heart of articles with like-minded BRIEFS stand the ordinary and www.unityoflascruces.org Children’s church. The the World people. Bring a lunch and miraculous events in our or 575-523-5592. adult study is a Bibli- Heart of the World an- come to the center. Info: Unity White Stone lives. Eckankar will host cal, historical, scientific, nounces a 7 a.m. Saturday 575-523-4847. Ceremony on Jan. 8 a spiritual discussion on Bible school and theological study. Com- morning prayer meeting at A worship celebration the topic of “Discover more at Agape munion served to all 1605 S. Valley Dr. Manny Memorial Medical to include the White Stone God’s Love in your Daily Christian believers. Info: Herb Pin- Howie leads the prayer. Center Holy Mass Life” from 11 a.m.- noon ney 575-650-3915. Info: 575-523-1113. Ceremony, a reminder of Events at Agape begin At Noon every Wednes- on Saturday, Jan. 28. The what can be found in medi- at 4:30 p.m. Sundays at day at MMC, 2450 S. events take place at The Cross of Christ Seventh Day tation in 2017 takes place at 1400 6th St. The New Telshor in the Chapel, Center for Spiritual Liv- 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8 at Agape Christian Church Lutheran Church Adventist worship Holy Mass is offered. Info: ing, 575 N. Main St. For 125 Wyatt Drive in Las Cru- in partnership with the Wisconsin Synod service 575-636-3274. ces. Info: www.unityoflas- more information, call Dream Center offers At 10 a.m. Sundays at Sunday services include: cruces.org or 575-523-5592. 654-0071. Sunday Bible School for 2541 El Paseo Road is wor- 9:30 a.m. worship service; Unity Talk series continues Spiritual group Events at Unity all ages for those who ship and fellowship, Sun- 11 a.m. Sabbath School; work Sunday morning, day school and Bible class. 6 p.m. Wednesdays Bible Unity of Las Cruces will Book study continues discussion at Funky or those who like to Info: 575-649-5458. study at 240 Three Crosses. present seven Sundays of from 10 a.m. to noon on Karma sleep late on Sunday and Info: 575-526-5623. talks on “The Seven Steps Tuesdays; Meditation for folks whose church Course in Miracles to Creation,” covering how Eckankar, religion of service 11 to 11:30 a.m. on no longer offers Bible Science of Mind it affects life today, what sound and light of God, Thursdays; Prosperity at Tesoro Integrative Health Center Magazine weekly our roles as individuals are and what influences From 10 to 11:30 a.m. discussion we have in creation. Talks Register Now For Our Saturdays at 1605 S. Main From 10:30-11:30 a.m. continue through Nov. 20. St. is a complete self-study every Monday at the Cen- Winter Classes to be held at... Sunday Worship Celebra- spiritual thought system ter for Spiritual Living tion is at 10:30 a.m. at 125 with Edward Alvarez. A Sacred Living Circle, 575 Wyatt Drive in Las Cruces. $5 donation is suggested. N. Main St. ask yourself: Info: www.unityoflascru- Info: 575-541-5660. do you enjoy the monthly ces.org. Christian Men’s in the heart of Las Cruces Fellowship meets at IHOP 1 0 0 At noon every Tuesday at IHOP, 2900 Del Rey, come to better know Jesus * Christ and the Holy Scrip- ture. Open discussion. All !"# / ! men welcome. Info: 575- $%"&'$%" 6 !"# 621-2350. ($ )* + ($ / 78 Holy Family America National Catholic events ,*- . & , 2 2 * LIVE IN CONCERT At 10 a.m. Tuesday . / & through Friday at 702 * 0 * $ Join our family for a FREE concert! Parker Road is Liturgy * * 3/ / * 24 of the Hours-Morning Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. Prayer in the St. Francis 0 * / ) (* % 1 # !"# Love offering will be taken. Chapel. 6 p.m. Tuesday, $%"&'$%" / "&(* 5 !"# Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday, Friday Eve- ($ + ) $%"&'$%" 1800 S. Locust Ave. ning prayer with mass; 6 p.m. Thursday Commu- 575-522-7900 nity meeting followed by For more information about the classes and to register, dinner. Open to all. Info: call us at 575-523-4847 or stop by our location at: The Lesters began singing as a family in 1925 and have sung in 575-644-5025. Center for Spiritual Living ~ in the Heart of Las Cruces various configurations of the family all 90 plus years since then!

www.thelesters.com LC1-LV34075 575 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, NM 88001 LC3-LV34162 SW LIVING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 49 La Semilla Food Center launches fruit orchard

By MIKE COOK a dozen yellow horn nut Assistant Professor of Las Cruces Bulletin trees that are native Horticulture, Plant and to China and will pro- Environmental Sci- With guidance and duce oil that is high in ences Evette Guzman, assistance from several Omega 3, he said. PhD. Guzman is also community partners, Because yellow horns part of La Semilla’s or- La Semilla Food Center are cold-hearty and use ganic transition team, added a fruit orchard little water, they could Dominguez-Eshelman to its 12-acre farm in provide a valuable nut said. Anthony, New Mexico crop in New Mexico. La Semilla’s farm is when they planted The trees yield about all about “food, fun and about 60 fruit and nut 350 gallons of oil per spirit,” she said. trees on Saturday, Dec. acre, and Anderson said Participants included 10. the oil is “super healthy about a half-dozen stu- “It has been a dream for cooking.” dents from Gadsden to get the trees in,” La Before helping to High School’s after- Semilla co-founder and plant the trees, Ander- school garden club, PHOTO BY MIKE COOK farm director Cristina son conducted a lecture she said. La Semilla Close to 50 people showed up to the Dec. 10 fruit-tree planting at La Semilla Food Center in Dominguez-Eshelman on fruit trees that in- partners with teacher Antony. said. cluded information on Efren Villalobos, who to “take fruit right off The tree planting how they grow, when sponsors the club, to the trees,” Dominguez- was part of a fruit-tree they ripen and how lead lessons. Villalobos BEFORE Eshelman said. workshop at La Semilla they should be cared is a former school gar- Dominguez-Eshelman led by New Mexico State for. den coordinator with said other trees will be YOU DIG! University Coopera- “We’re learning how La Semilla. planted outside the one- tive Extension Service to do it and we’re teach- Future workshops half acre fruit orchard Horticulture Agent Jeff ing the community how on how to prune and to provide more shade Anderson. Sierra Vista to do it,” Dominguez- care for fruit trees are for the farm. And, she Growers nursery in An- Eshelman said. already being planned, hopes to plant garden thony donated most of “We had about 45 peo- she said. Did you know that gas, water, and utility lines have a beds between the new the trees, Dominguez- ple come from all dif- Anderson said he ex- huge network that is hidden safely away underground? trees to grow more veg- Eshelman said. ferent ages,” she said. pects La Semilla’s new Digging or excavation of any kind could interrupt etables. Other workshop part- “It was just a great fruit trees to produce a those services if you don’t call 8-1-1 ﬁrst. Worse yet The farm is located ners included Organic generational event. A “big crop” within about damage to utility lines can pose a danger to you, your at 101 E. Joy Drive in Valley, the U.S.D.A. Or- lot of partnerships and three years. family, and the community. BE SAFE, make a free call, Anthony, New Mexico ganic Transition Proj- generosity” have gone Dominguez-Eshelman dial 8-1-1 from any phone, anytime BEFORE starting and was incorporated ect 2015 and Doña Ana into getting the orchard said some of that fruit any digging projects. We will come out to mark the in May 2010. The first County’s food security started, Dominguez- will be sold through utility lines in your area. It’s fast, it’s free, it’s 8-1-1. planting was done in and resiliency services. Eshelman said. La Semilla’s Farm Naturally the smart decision. June 2013, Dominguez- La Semilla also got or- Everyone participat- Fresh Mobile Market. As always, Zia personnel are available Eshelman said. La ganizational support ing in the workshop Young people who are 24/7 for all natural gas emergencies. Semilla is a certified from the W.K. Kellogg and tree planting was part of La Semilla’s Call (575) 526-4GAS (427) nonprofit organization. Foundation, she said. treated to an organic programing will take if you have a natural gas emergency. For more informa- The orchard contains lunch that included care of the trees and tion, contact Domin- apple, pear, peach, beet hummus, chicken “take some of the fruit guez-Eshelman at plum, apricot and salad, turnips, soups home,” she said. La 575-882-2393 or cris- New Mexico’s Natural Choice quince trees, along and hibiscus tea. Semilla also plans to tina@lasemillafood- with persimmons and The planting also conduct orchard tours center.org. Visit www. 575-526-4427 • 1-800-453-5546 palms, Anderson said. included a blessing of for area school chil- 3700 W. Picacho Ave • Las Cruces lasemillafoodcenter.org. Anderson also donated the trees, led by NMSU dren, who will be able www.ziagas.com LC3-LV34161 50 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 SW LIVING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN There are still plenty of chores left to do

nother year has gone help reduce winter weed growth, If your landscape looks a bit xylosma, wax leaf privet and quite drought tolerant, espe- by. They just seem as well as retain moisture. If any bleak, you may consider plant- euonymus will provide basic cially during the winter months. A plants or trees have shown signs ing something that keeps its green during the frigid temps. You can get a good jump to get shorter and of disease or insects, it is best to leaves all year long. Shopping Other evergreens such as pyr- start on the upcoming spring shorter! discard those leaves as at a garden center during the acantha, holly, yaupon holly by planting during this time of It has been quite a they may pose a threat winter may help your garden and dwarf yaupon holly will not year. It requires less watering warm winter. With that of spreading into next be a bit more interesting dur- only provide winter green but and the weather is much friend- in mind, there are still year’s growth. ing the coldest months. There will provide orange or red ber- lier than the hot, dry spring plenty of chores to do You may do some light are plenty of “evergreens” ries to boot. winds we usually go through. around the yard. It is pruning at this time. (plants that keep leaves dur- Winter greens such as abelia, So get out there and enjoy our now time to rake those Keep in mind the best ing this time of year) that will oleander and raphiolepsis (In- beautiful Southwestern sun! leaves that have taken GARY rule of thumb is to have also add some color to your lot. dian hawthorn), will give you Please don’t forget to mulch their time to fall this GUZMAN a reason for every cut Trees such as magnolia, live green during winter and will your cut Christmas tree with winter. At the time this Gardening Guru that you make. In other oak, pine or eucalyptus can add have flowers during the regular the city. was written, I still had words, will it keep its some substance to larger areas. growing season. Juniper and a beautiful red oak in natural shape? Is this Shrubs such as nandina, kalei- arborvitae can also add low- Gary Guzman, owner of Color its full red glory, but I am sure branch or limb diseased? Is it in doscope abelia, emerald n’ gold maintenance greenery and are Your World Nursery and Guz- this will change soon. Please the way of a view or walkway? euonymus or emerald gaiety available in a wide range of man’s Greenhouse, considers try to reuse or compost any Will the tree or shrub still have euonymus, provide purplish-red colors from green to blue and in gardening one of his hobbies leaves if possible. The fallen “balance” after removal? Do not to reddish-orange hues during sizes from small ground cover as well as his trade. He can leaves make great addition to prune just for the sake of prun- the winter chill. to larger upright specimens. be reached at 575-521-0496 or poor, starving soils and may ing! Evergreens such as juniper, Once established, these become [email protected].

Health department announces top 2016 baby names in New Mexico Top 10 Baby Names in New Mexico in 2016* GIRLS BOYS 1 Mia Elijah 2 Sophia Noah 3 Olivia Michael 4 Emma Liam 5 Isabella Josiah 6 Ava Sebastian 7 Emily Ethan 8 Sophia Jacob Amelia and Sebastian make their top 10 debut on this year’s list. Since the Department of Health began 9 Abigail Aiden releasing this list in 2014: • Mia and Sophia have been the top two names for newborn girls in New Mexico 10 Amelia Lucas • Noah has been first or second among the top names for newborn boys. • Michael has increasingly risen in popularity from 10th place in 2014, fourth in 2015 to third this year. * Provisional data LAS CRUCES BULLETIN WELL BEING FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 51 Fresh juice bar opens inside Dwell Yoga Downtown

By MIKE COOK go up, Peña said. protein and 84 percent of the daily For the Bulletin The juices include oranges, fiber recommendation. apples, carrots, cucumbers, mint, Each bottle of juice is $7. You can Owner Kim Inman and juice lemon, lime, kale, ginger, turmeric, also get a punch card that gets you a barista Lisa Peña are making and celery, beets and even spinach, pars- 10th bottle free after buying the first serving a variety of fresh and ley cayenne and sweet potatoes. nine. healthy juices six days a week at the The cold-pressed juices provide Each juice gives you an “instant brand-new Dwell Fresh Juice, which “low-sugar, high-density nutrients, shot of raw power, fresh fruit and opened Dec. 5 inside Dwell Yoga potent enzymes, vitamins and vegetables,” Peña said. studio, 424 N. Main St., suite 500, in phytonutrients that are directly ab- Dwell Fresh Juice is open from 9 Downtown Las Cruces. sorbed into your bloodstream,” ac- a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 8 p.m. Monday Special blends are made fresh cording to a Dwell Fresh Juice flyer. through Thursday, and from 9 a.m. each day for healthy juice enthu- Six different juices are provided to 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. siasts in five different levels – be- each day, and every 16-ounce bottle For more information, call 575- BULLETIN PHOTO BY MIKE COOK ginning, intermediate, advanced, contains three to four pounds of 639-1175, email dwellfreshjuice@ A new and refreshing take on juicing is happening at Dwell expert and mix your own. The juices produce. Collectively, the six bottles gmail.com and visit dwellfreshjuice. Fresh Juice, which opened Dec. 5 inside Dwell Yoga studio, get less sweet and more tart as you provide 1,150 calories, 42 grams of com. 424 N. Main St.

Udall, Heinrich welcome funding to combat opioid epidemic

By JENNIFER TALHELM and high prevalence of addic- (CARA) when it passed Drug Administration to that anyone who wants tial resources and a com- WHITNEY POTTER tion. New Mexico, which earlier this year. How- spur innovation for rare help can get it — no mat- prehensive approach to For the Bulletin ranks among the states ever, Senate Republicans disease treatments. ter where they live. The combat the unique public with the highest rates blocked that attempt. “The resources for funds included in the health challenges we face. On Dec. 7, U.S. senators of opioid-related deaths, Udall and Heinrich also states struggling to ad- Cures Act will be desig- While not perfect, 21st Tom Udall and Martin would be considered a top have fought for funding dress the opioid addic- nated for states that are Century Cures provides Heinrich joined the Sen- candidate. In 2014, New through other legislation crisis couldn’t be most in need, and I am $1 billion to combat the ate in voting 94-5 for a bill Mexico had the second- tion and for resources to more important to the working with Senator prescription opioid and that includes critically highest rate of drug over- expand programs that health of New Mexico’s Heinrich to help New heroin epidemic, mental needed new resources for dose deaths in the nation, improve screening and families and communi- Mexico get its share of health reforms, and $4.8 New Mexico and other according to the Centers treatment of individuals ties. Particularly in our this vital support.” billion in new funding states struggling to treat for Disease Control and suffering from substance rural communities, “This bipartisan com- to the National Institute and prevent the grow- Prevention. abuse and opioid addic- families are suffering promise is a step in the of Health for medical ing prescription opioid The grants program tion. the devastating conse- right direction to address research and the develop- abuse epidemic. The — which is expected to The 21st Century Cures quences of the prescrip- the opioid epidemic in ment of lifesaving cures. funding was included in be funded for this year in Act also includes money tion drug abuse and New Mexico, fix our These resources are des- bipartisan health care a must-pass budget bill for the National Institutes heroin epidemic. These broken mental health sys- perately needed in New legislation called the 21st — finally provides much- of Health to fund impor- communities have seen tem, and develop lifesav- Mexico and I will work to Century Cures Act and needed resources that tant cancer research, families torn apart and ing cures and treatments ensure that these federal now will be sent to the Udall and Heinrich have significant mental health lives lost, and they are for diseases,” said Hein- funds reach our state.” president’s desk to be strongly supported. Both legislation which reau- crying out for our help rich. “For years, New signed into law. senators backed Presi- thorizes youth suicide to overcome the scourge Mexico’s communities Jennifer Talhelm is a rep- The bill sets aside $1 dent Obama’s request prevention programs of opioid abuse,” Udall have suffered through in- resentative for Sen. Tom billion for competitive for $1.1 billion to combat and strengthens the law said. “We need to support adequate access to men- Udall; Whitney Potter is grants to supplement on- opioid and heroin addic- requiring insurance com- efforts to prevent drug tal health treatment, and a representative for Sen. going efforts by states to tion and pushed for the panies to treat mental abuse before it starts, some of the highest rates Martin Heinrich. Talhelm combat the opioid crisis, funding to be included in health care on par with make reforms to our of chronic disease and can be reached at 202-228- giving preference to state the Comprehensive Ad- medical benefits, and mental health treatment opioid addiction in the 6870 and Potter can be applicants experiencing a diction and Recovery Act reforms to the Food and programs, and ensure nation. We need substan- reached at 202-228-1578. 52 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 WELL BEING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Caregivers, residents encouraged to attend Alzheimer’s Day event

By CHRIS CHAFFIN makers at the state Capitol Santa Fe. The event is free For the Bulletin for Alzheimer’s Day at the of charge and members of New Mexico Legislature. the public are invited. The Alzheimer’s Asso- The event takes place The association will be ciation New Mexico Chap- from 9 a.m. to noon on challenging New Mexico ter is asking all caregivers, Thursday, Jan. 19 at the lawmakers to recognize supporters and concerned capitol building, also Alzheimer’s disease and community members join known as “The Round- its burden on the state’s them for a day of advocacy house,” located at the cor- caregivers as a public and awareness-building ner of Old Santa Fe Trail health crisis. More than with New Mexico’s policy- and Paseo de Peralta in 37,000 New Mexicans cur-

rently suffer from the dis- and national economies 11 a.m. to noon. Sched- BOOST ease, a number projected is through large-scale uled speakers include to increase to 53,000 by research,” Girón said. Cabinet Secretary Myles 2025. They are currently “When we, as a nation, Copeland (NM Aging & cared for by 106,000 unpaid have invested at high lev- Long-Term Services), YOUR ADS family caregivers. els of research for other Chuck McClatchey (Al- SUCCESS Cruces-Booost Las Cruces Bulletin Nationally, Alzheimer’s diseases (cancer, heart dis- zheimer’s Association puts your ad disease is expected to cost ease, HIV/AIDS), effective National Early-Stage in the LasC ruces American Classiﬁeds as well, the county 236 billion over treatments and prevention advisor), Barbara Howe where it will get seen by additional readers in 2016. strategies have been the (deputy director of Las Cruuces and surrounding regions. “Alzheimer’s is already result. We need that same Public Health, NM De- the most expensive dis- commitment for ending partment of Health), ease in America, and the Alzheimer’s.” and Executive Director Stretch your dollars number of people who Participants are encour- Girón (Alzheimer’s As- and the reach of your have it is expected to grow aged to arrive at 9 a.m. to sociation, NM Chapter), advertising! dramatically in the com- take advantage of the large among others. ing years,” said Gary L.J. array of educational tables For more information, Girón, executive director, that will be on display contact Lorey Esquibel, Add Cruces-Boost today! Alzheimer’s Association, inside the Roundhouse Ro- lead chapter policy staff, at Purchase a classiﬁed line ad in the Las Cruces Bulletin and, NM Chapter. Better treat- tunda. Healthcare experts 505-266-4473 or lesquibel@ ments, earlier detection will be providing valuable alz.org. for an extra $2, reach 20,000 additional readers and prevention strategies information on Alzheim- To get your ad started, call Jamie at the Bulletin, 524-8061. are needed now.” er’s and related dementias, Chris Chaffin is the media “Policy-makers need as well as geriatric care coordinator for the Al- to realize that the only and support. zheimer’s Association, New way we can halt this The event will be high- Mexico Chapter and can be disease that devastates lighted by a press confer- reached at cchaffin@alz. both individual families ence in the Rotunda from org.

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BULLETIN REPORT are women. Nearly one “It also imparts tools for in every three seniors long-term planning and The Alzheimer’s As- who dies each year has for reducing stresses com- sociation, NM Chapter, Alzheimer’s or another mon to Alzheimer’s care- in collaboration with the dementia.” givers.” Southern Area Health Ed- “Currently, there is The course explains ucation Center (SoAHEC), no cure for Alzheimer’s. the signs, impacts and will host a free caregiver The growing Alzheimer’s pathology of Alzheimer’s workshop for Spanish- crisis is helping to bank- disease, Chaffin said in speaking families facing rupt Medicare,” said the press release. Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s Association “Someone in the United dementia in the Las Cru- New Mexico Chapter States develops Alzheim- ces area, according to a representative Chris Chaf- er’s every 66 seconds,” press release from the as- fin. “In 2016, the direct Chaffin said. “In 2050, sociation. costs to American society someone in the United “Cuidando con Respeto” of caring for those with States will develop the is a free course presented Alzheimer’s will total an disease every 33 seconds. in Spanish for caregivers estimated $236 billion, By that same year, up to of people with Alzheim- with just under half of the 16 million will have the er’s disease and related costs borne by Medicare. disease.” dementias. It provides the This cost is projected to “Cuidando con Respeto” same helpful information increase to $1.1 trillion (in is presented as a four- as the “Savvy Caregiver today’s dollars) by 2050.” hour workshop that meets Program,” but is designed “Alzheimer’s takes a on two separate days, for for Spanish-speaking devastating toll – not just a total of eight hours. The Seven-week ‘Savvy Caregiver’ families and caregivers. on those with the disease, sessions will be 9 a.m. to The workshop will pro- but on entire families,” 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 course options available vide a basic understand- Chaffin said. “In our and Wednesday, Jan.11 at ing of the necessary skills own state, 37,000 New the Southern Area Health A free, seven-week education course off ered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico and attitudes to manage Mexicans are suffering Education Center, 4003 Chapter will have session options in both the afternoon and evening to accommodate more the needs and challenges from Alzheimer’s. They Geothermal Drive. participants. of an individual with Al- are cared for by 106,000 Class size is limited and zheimer’s disease. unpaid caregivers, many they do fill up quickly, “The Savvy Caregiver Program” is an ongoing course presented by the Alzheimer’s According to the press of whom are members of Chaffin said. Participants Association, NM Chapter. The morning session option will be held once a week from 10:30 release, the program their own families.” may be reimbursed for the a.m. to 12:30 p.m. beginning each Tuesday, from Jan. 10 through Feb. 21. On the same day “is more than just a The program is com- cost of having others tend of the week (Tuesdays), an afternoon session option will be available from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Spanish-language Savvy prised of evidence-based to their loved one while Both will be held at the Alzheimer’s Association Offi ce, 125 N. Main Street, Ste 103. Caregiver. It is a complete training which aims to they attend the classes. To register or for more information, contact: Steven Montaño at 575-647-3868 or cultural translation of teach caregivers practical To register or for more [email protected]. the Savvy program, with techniques for interact- information, contact Lori a sensitivity to the values ing with loved ones with at 575-646-4887 or Ana and customs of Spanish- Alzheimer’s disease, and Luisa at 575-646-3061. Re- speaking families in New for understanding and freshments and snacks Alzheimer’s ‘Basics’ presentation Jan. 26 Mexico.” managing their behavior. will be provided. Families facing Alzheimer’s disease, and wishing to learn more about it, will have access to a “The number of free presentation by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter. Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease is ...at your ﬁ ngertips in print “The Basics of Alzheimer’s Disease” is a free presentation designed as an introduction for growing – and growing and online! non-professional or family caregivers who are seeking a basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s fast,” it said. “Today, 5.4 disease and an overview of support resources available in their area to better understand million Americans are how to care for a loved-one or care-recipient. living with Alzheimer’s Check out the The presentation is from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Alzheimer’s Association disease, including an es- entire Bulletin,

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To register or for more information please contact Steven Montaño at 575-647-3868 or US, and nearly two-thirds u e-edition at [email protected] of those with Alzheimer’s www.lascrucesbulletin.com disease – 3.3 million – 54 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 SPORTS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Aggies sweep away Miners BULLETIN REPORT of time to get into a rhythm against the The New Mexico one we did.” State men’s basket- Sluggish shoot- ball team extended ing from the Ag- its win-streak to gies coupled with 11 and claimed the turnovers saw the Battle of I-10 against visiting Miners (2- visiting Texas-El 10) open with a 10-0 COURTESY PHOTO Paso 79-70 on Friday, run. However, a 20-0 New Mexico State University freshman Dec. 30, for its first run by NM State Gia Pack takes a shot during a recent sweep of the Miners midway through the game. Pack was named WAC Player of in back-to-back sea- first half saw it take the Week. sons since the 1998- a 22-16 lead before 00 seasons. heading into the NM State moved locker room with a Pack snares to 13-2 after beating 38-30 advantage. UTEP; the Aggies Despite the Miners played Missouri- making 13 field goals WAC honor; Kansas City Thurs- to the Aggies’ 12, a day, Jan. 5, but the 7-4 edge in 3-point game did not end as field goals allowed Ags thump of press time. NMSU NM State to take the plays at Chicago lead at the start of State, Saturday, Jan. the second half. WNMU 7 and then returns Every time UTEP home to play Grand made a run in the BULLETIN REPORT Canyon at 7 p.m., second half, the Ag- Thursday, Jan. 12. gies responded with New Mexico State women’s With the victory a run of their own basketball freshman Gia Pack against UTEP, NM or a 3-pointer to take was named the College Sports State moved its the wind out of the Madness WAC Player of the home win-streak to Miners’ sails. Week after leading the women’s 19, tying the win- Matt Wilms gave basketball team to a resound- streak set from the Miners an early ing win against Western New 2005-07 under Reggie push with three- Mexico, 85-28, on New Year’s Theus’ watch. The straight buckets Eve. The guard put up a career- win marked just the to open the second high 22 points, including four of fifth time the Aggies frame, but an 11-0 seven from three-point range, to have swept UTEP run started and go along with three steals and in back-to-back sea- ended by Ian Baker two rebounds. sons in the last 50 extended the Aggie This is the first College Sports years. lead to 49-36 with Madness WAC Player of the “When you play 15:10 left to play. Week honor of Pack’s career UTEP, you have to An 8-0 run by the and the third time an Aggie prepare for a lot of Miners then ensued, player has been recognized this different defenses,” but was halted by season (Brooke Salas, Tamera Aggie coach Paul Jemerrio Jones. He William). Weir said. “Not then followed with The game against WNMU saw necessarily know- an assist to Chuha the Phoenix native play sound BULLETIN PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BELARDE ing which one you to make it 53-44 at New Mexico State University forward Jemerrio Jones seals the Aggies’ victory against are going to see. It SEE WOMEN, PAGE 56 rival UTEP with a dunk, Friday, Dec. 30 at the Pan American Center. just took a little bit SEE SWEEP, PAGE 55 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 | 55

SWEEP in with 15 points while Chuha added 13 points Support your local golf club CONTINUED FROM 54 and seven boards. POSTGAME the under 12 media NOTES: Weir became IN 2001, the State of Michigan proudly erations, policies and the dump for a mere fraction timeout. the first coach since decisions.) of that.” UTEP cut the NM boasted a total of 970 golf courses, which was Ken Hayes (1975-76) Further, give your staff One lesson certainly is State lead to seven to sweep the Miners the fifth most in the nation. Today there are a friendly word of praise that nothing in the real twice with less than in his first season 773 courses. Nationwide, the golf course sup- as often as you can. Sure, estate market is com- four minutes to play, at the helm…this ply has simply outpaced demand, partly due to you have some complaints pletely guaranteed. If but it just didn’t have year’s squad became with some operations and you own property that is enough firepower to just the fourth team the recession-prone economy and partly due practices. Put those aside part of a golfing commu- take the lead as the in school history to to America’s changing recreational habits. I’m urging, and perhaps nity, get involved in your Aggies hung on for the go undefeated in the take them up when times homeowners association win. month of December I have been the dining and are better. Sincere com- (HOA). In the case of Pica- Baker wrapped up (7-0)…NM State is now writing about the beverage service; pliments go a long way cho Hills (and environs) with a game-high 24 10-0 at home…Friday precipitous decline it doesn’t have for maintaining morale I learned recently that points behind 6-of-10 was just the fourth in the numbers to be connected and help make workers, there are no less than 33 shooting from down- time this season NM of golfers and with a round of including the pro shop, HOA’s and one more-or- town. Jones finished State has made 10 the closing of golf, either. After restaurant, maintenance, less overarching group, with 17 points and 11 or more shots from golf courses for a a round of golf, do starters, marshals, cart the Picacho Hills Prop- boards on the night for downtown…Baker’s CHARLIE couple of months. not immediately girls, cart/range/bag erty Owners Association. his fifth double-double six 3-pointers tied his BLANCHARD We don’t need scamper off the boys, and so on, feel their Supporting your club, of the season, tying career-high from 2015, Golf Doctor once-flourishing premises to meet efforts are appreciated. even if you aren’t a golfer, Eli Chuha for the team coincidentally also set fairways on decom- for beverages and They will often make the could mean everything lead. Huggins chipped against UTEP. missioned golf course food elsewhere. Stay for a extra efforts to make you, for property values. properties to be turned while. Support your club. the member, have a more into “agrihoods” or to be Mentioning your club enjoyable experience. repurposed for walkabout to friends and newcomers “Please” and “Thank “placemaking” parks. We to our town can go a long you” are also important, sponsored by: need to make golf great way to enhancing reputa- just like when you were ATHLETE again. It’s now time for us tion and membership at a kid. And did I mention avid golfers to take some your club, whether it be tipping suitably? positive action to help private or semi-private. During the past 50 of the recreational golf start Book a lesson from your years (especially the WEEK moving in the right direc- pro. Also, it is important last 30 years) many golf tion. Today it’s about how to become part of the courses were built as part Valeria Valtierra is a 17-year-old junior at Las Cruces High School. to support your own golf club’s men’s or women’s of a housing development She plays guard and post on the Lady BullDawgs basketball team. This club. golf associations, since – sometimes known as season Valtierra has had 10.2 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists per First, you should play these groups usually ar- a “golfing community.” game. She is a team captain and is an extremely hard worker both on and some of the club’s own range the tournaments But granted, not all of the off the basketball court. Valtierra is well-liked by her teammates and her tournaments and fun and need input from homeowners were golfers classmates. She is a dedicated student, with a 3.6 GPA, and takes honors competitions, which may members. Consider get- “In the 1980’s and and AP classes and plans on attending college to major in engineering. have the added benefit ting on the club’s advi- 1990’s people prized owing Outside of the classroom and off the court, Valtierra enjoys playing guitar of getting to play with sory board. If your club a home on or very close andspendingtimewithfamilyandfriends. and getting introduced doesn’t have a member to a championship golf to some of the members advisory board which is course, but that has since you didn’t know before. empowered with some changed dramatically,” Markus Collins is a 16-year-old junior at Las Cruces High School. He I’d like to encourage golf- influence on operations, said one real estate devel- plays shooting and point guard on the BullDawgs basketball team. Collins ers in our town to invite then something’s wrong. oper who wished to re- is averaging 12 points a game and is a natural leader with a great work guests to play your favor- Management has to get main anonymous. “There ethic. His school spirit is evident on and off the court. Collins is a dedicated ite course. on board if things are are homes and lots on student, with a 3.6 GPA and when out of the classroom and off the court, All courses have some to get better. (There are very high-end country enjoys getting good grades, spending time with family, studying the Bible form of coupon or dis- no “equity” golf clubs in clubs in some locations in and having a relationship with God. count for guests who may our city. An equity club the U.S. that were bought be future members. Don’t means that the members for $500,000 to over $2 mil- forget about enjoying are in control of the op- lion and now are hard to LASCRUCESHIGHSCHOOL LC1-LV34072 www.lascrucesbulletin.com 56 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 2016 SPORTS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Burying the Miners

BULLETIN PHOTOS BY CHRISTOPHER BELARDE New Mexico State University’s Eli Chuha collides with UTEP’s Jake Flaggert while diving for a loose ball in the first half of the I-10 rivalry, Friday, Dec. 30., at home in the Pan American Center. The Aggies won 79-70 to sweep their season series with the Miners. NMSU plays at Chicago State Saturday, Jan. 7, and then returns home for a contest with Grand Canyon on Thursday, Jan. 12.

NMSU Head NMSU’s Coach Paul Jemerrio Jones Weir gives drives past instruction UTEP’s Kevin during a Jones for a timeout layup. against the Miners.

WOMEN helped the team lead in scoring as she played 21 which was a series low, The game against Athletic Conference CONTINUED FROM 54 forced turnovers at the minutes on the night. besting the previous 32 WNMU wrapped up opponents. The Aggies end of the game (24-9). The commanding points allowed in a win non-conference play for take on Chicago State basketball as she did The great offensive and victory for NM State for the Aggies in 1974- NM State as they will at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. not turn the ball over defensive night saw saw them hold the 75. The win brought the now turn their atten- 7 at home in the Pan and her three steals Pack lead the team in Mustangs to 28 points team to 8-6 on the year. tion to their Western American Center.