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to donate funds, to help our - the impact of this pandemic- children…over and over dur TABLE OF CONTENTS Listening to includesthe grief, loss andechoes pro ing this year we have created found sadness. My heart the echoes of community, - 2 By DEBBI MOORE ...... aches for those who have our giving, wonderful com GLCCC CEO/President From the Chair lost loved ones this year, as munity. - My echoes…my echoes…I Contemplating my article I know all too well this grief journey. We salute, and con hope my echoes will be ones for this, the very first Bottom tinue to do so, our healthcare of servant leadership, of Line of 2021, I remembered workers and first responders inspiration in the darkest of an article written many years Chair of the GLCCC who have been there for our - times and of a listening ear. ago. I believe it was January community from the very be I trust my echoes will give 3 2009 and I in Santa Fe during ...... ginning of this pandemic. confidence that no matter the session. Walking from Ambassadors And yet, in the middle of so how dire, how impossible, the one hotel to another for an much sadness, we witnessed situation seems to be, there event, surrounded by snow COURTESY PHOTO our community rise to the is always hope. Echoes of on the ground with snow Debbi Moore challenge. We are a phoenix the simple power of working softly coming down, in the rising in the midst of it all together as a team can move New/rewewing quietness of the moment, I ally, I pondered the question, to create those echoes of - mountains and make our listened to the echoes of my “What are my echoes that 4 - resilience, of hope, of gentle community stronger than - footsteps on the cobblestone future generations will build ...... ness and genuine kindness ever. Echoes our future gen members sidewalk. At that time I spoke- upon or history will remem creating the ultimate echo of erations will look back and to the importance of listen ber and value?” - Both collectively and in love that will long transcend say those are echoes, those ing to the echoes of those this pandemic. We’ve talked who have gone before us and dividually, we have, and will foundations, are ones we can in previous articles about building on their foundations continue to navigate this build upon. GREATER LAS CRUCES the giving nature of our I wish I could say that this in our communities. uncharted journey. As often CHAMBER OF COMMERCE community to help those in 2 Remembering that speech, when a new year arrives, See MOORE | need, to promote shopping 150 E. LOHMAN88001 AVE. I realized that over this year reflection of the past year among our local businesses, LAS CRUCES, NM we have been creating echoes always comes to the forefront 575‑524‑1968 of our own in so many ways.- of our minds. Reflection on WWW.LASCRUCES.ORG Taking this quite person It was a wild year! RELIEF FROM JOINT PAIN STARTS HERE. If joint pain or stiffness is keeping you from doing the things you love, we can help you get back to your active life. MountainView Regional Medical Center is the only hospital in Las Cruces to offer a full range of. services for joint pain relief, including advanced robotic-assisted knee and hip replacements. To find out more about treatment options FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 I Volume 53, Number 1 I lascrucesbulletin.com that may be right for you, attend one of our free joint pain seminars. Learn more about joint pain treatment options at bit.ly/MountainViewOrthopedics page 14 Before you decide on surgery, discuss treatment options with your doctor. Understanding the risks and benefits of each treatment can help you make the best decision for your individual situation. Patient results may vary. Consult your physician about the benefits and risks of any surgical procedure or treatment.
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BULLETIN PHOTO BY ELVA K. ÖSTERREICH Dino Cervantes Some 800 cars flowed through the parking lot at Telshor 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 22, for a Revolution-120 food distribution event. Organization chair Marci Dickerson recognized said food was provided through a $30,000 donation from the Albertson’s Foundation. The local Pepsi distributers threw in 2,000 liters of Pepsi to add to the bounty. Volunteers from multiple local businesses were on hand to hand out the food and wish folks happy holidays. After the Las Cruces distribution, the crew page 32 headed to southern Doña Ana County towns for the afternoon to distribute some more. 2 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | 3
Bixby praises Biden’sLas Cruces choice Bulletin - 10/13/2017 Page : A013 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2017 | 13 Biden’s challenge is Trump’s wall for Interior secretary By MIKE COOK dors “will be at the top of Republicans in Congress. Southwest Environmental Center of Las Cruces Las Cruces Bulletin the list,” Bixby said. “It’s not going to beFlags Executive of Director mourning Kevin Bixby said President-elect He said SWEC and easy to take down any Joe Biden’s selection of U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, “It’s just really impor- other groups supporting part of the wall,” he D-N.M. as the next secretary of the U.S. Department tant that we not just stop the removal of the wall said. Biden will “have of the Interior is “going to be a great choiceEND for a lot wall construction but that are encouraged because to make the case that of reasons. SALE! Tile we take it down wherever Biden has nominated KEVIN BIXBY DEB HAALAND taking down the wall “is “She really gets it,” Bixby said of Haaland, who we can,” Southwest Envi- U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, not going to compromise has represented New Mexico’s first congressionalSUMMER from ronmental Center (SWEC) D-N.M., to be the new nation, he said, although security,” Bixby said. district since January 2019 and was just re-elected to * Truckloads Executive Director Kevin secretary of the U.S. De- Organ Mountain Desert Bixby said reports have her second term in the U.S. House. in stock Bixby said. partment of the Interior. Peaks National Monu- dismissed the significance Haaland will bring “a Native American perspec- Cash and Carry. No holding. Bixby said President- Haaland is an outspoken ment does come close to of 400 miles of wall as tive” to the job of Interior secretary, Bixby said. 59per sq. ft. ¢ elect Joe Biden has opponent of the wall. the U.S./Mexico border. “just replacing existing And, he said, she understands the urgency of Carpet Laminate pledged to stop construc- “One of the worst “I’m hoping the (Biden) barriers.” But, he said, climate-change and biodiversity, and the environ- tion of the border wall things Trump did in administration will un- those were mostly vehicle mental issues that threaten human life and all life from from “on Day One” of his ad- building the wall is he derstand the impact of barriers, four feet tall on earth. * * ministration, and has said desecrated tribal lands, the wall on wildlife ev- with gaps where animalsLAS CRUCES“I BULLETIN think she’s going to be great,” he said. OPINION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16,$ 2018 | 9 79 he will rescind the emer- in Arizona,” Bixby said. erywhere and put in gaps can get through. They LETTERS amnesty for 18 million per sq. ft. undocumented immi- Thousands gency declaration that has Haaland is a member of everywhere,” Bixby said. were replaced with 30-footCONTINUED FROMHe 8said the U.S.grants. Army So, if 18 million20 — the day Biden is in- 99 per sq. ft. ¢ 1of feet in stock immigrants receive allowed President Donald Laguna Pueblo and a na- “You can make an eco- barred walls that have SocialismCorps hasn’t of worked Engineersamnesty, what areaugurated. her Bixby said that Trump to take money tive of Winslow, Arizona. logical case for doing that. very small gaps betweenanywhere recently else, but estimated what plans the for the next moneyfive could be used to Luxury Vinyl Tile the hell, now that we are million immigrants in from the U.S. Department “I think we’ll see the Mountain lions, mule their uprights that are in the twilightfederal zone government let’s six years? could Bottom create line, green jobs taking give it one more try. 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By MIKE COOK as the emergency food pro- Las Cruces Bulletin national gram. rate. Alba said food inse- New Mexico performs Eleven curity is much higher well on access to health percent do in some parts of Doña care but is falling short not have Ana County than oth- on food security and LORENZO ALBA health in- ers, with communities mental wellness, ac- surance, in the southern part of cording to the recent which is the county, including household data in “Kids, better than the national Sunland Park, Anapra, Families and COVID-19: rate of 12 percent. Santa Teresa, La Union Pandemic Pain Points An August 2020 re- and Chaparral, dealing and a Roadmap for Re- port from WalletHub with the most serious covery,” a 50-state report (https://wallethub.com/ food-insecurity issues. developed by the Annie edu/best-worst-states- “We are working on E. Casey Foundation underprivileged-chil- a project to distribute (AECF) analyzing how dren/5403) showed New more food in the south- families are faring dur- Mexico with the most ern part of Doña Ana ing the COVID-19 pan- underprivileged children County,” Alba said. demic. per capita in the United “We’re in this for the A news release from States, and with the sec- long haul. The pandemic the nonprofit New Mex- ond highest rate of child will take a few years to ico Voices for Children food-insecurity. New recover from economi- (NMVC) said the report, Mexico was the fourth cally. We are planning HTTP://MAP.FEEDINGAMERICA.ORG/COUNTY/2018/OVERALL/NEW-MEXICO/COUNTY/DONA-ANA citing U.S. Census data, highest in children living for the worst to come in shows 20 percent of New The nonprofit Feeding America shows 2018 food insecurity statistics for Doña Ana County. in single-parent families the next few months. We Mexico households with and the second highest can always use monetary children sometimes or depressed or hopeless. tional nonprofit Feeding The AECF report also in percentage of children donations.” often do not have enough Mississippi and Penn- America’s “Impact of the looked at whether fami- living in households with Fifty dollars, he said, to eat. Only one other sylvania also have a rate Coronavirus on Local lies believe they will be below-poverty income, provides 300 meals at state — Mississippi — of 27 percent in this cat- Food Insecurity” report. able to make their next WalletHub said. Casa de Peregrinos, has as high a rate, while egory, while the national For Doña Ana County, rent or mortgage pay- Casa de Peregrinos while $100 feeds an the national average for average is 21 percent, the the report showed ment and if they have emergency food program average family for a food insecurity is 14 per- report said. overall food insecurity health insurance. In New in Doña Ana County month. Donations of any cent. New Mexico’s overall increased from 15.7 per- Mexico, 18 percent of “Food insecurity has amount are welcome. New Mexico also has food insecurity rate in- cent in 2018 to 21.3 per- adults with children said been an issue in our To donate, visit www. the highest rate — 27 creased from 15 percent cent in 2020, and child they have slight or no county for some time casadeperegrinos.org or percent – of adults liv- in 2018 to an estimated 21 food insecurity increased confidence in being able now. Right now, the pan- call 575-523-5542. ing in households with percent in 2020, NMVC from 25.8 to 35.8 percent to pay their rent or mort- demic has put it in the Contact NMVC at children who feel down, said, based on the na- during the same period. gage, which is the same spotlight,” said Lorenzo 505-244-9505. Visit www. Alba, executive director nmvoices.org. of Casa de Peregrinos LAS CRUCES, NM FREE Toucan Tote Bag with $25 Purchase! 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1740-A Calle de Mercado, Almost no one was happy temporarily. gained, there is a cost, a price Anne Frank dies of typhus, Las Cruces NM 88005 with 2020. Picture life in America Dec. to pay. Often a terribly dear not before leaving her famous PHONE: (575) 524-8061 There are presumable excep- 31, 1944, with World War II price. diary, which gave voice and a FAX: (575) 526-4621 tions. Many people chose to get raging. Millions of American Jan. 25, 1945: The Allies, face to millions of Holocaust www.lascrucesbulletin.com married during the year. soldiers, sailors and with support from the Soviets, victims. The sad, disturbing [email protected] Many babies were born. Marines were scat- declare victory in the three- post-script: Millions of people PUBLISHER And, I’m pretty sure, it tered throughout the week long Battle of the Bulge. worldwide still insist the Holo- Richard Coltharp was a banner year for globe, constantly in The victory put the Germans caust never happened, calling DISTRIBUTION Sonic Drive-In, the res- harm’s way. Stateside, on their heels, giving the Al- it a hoax, or propaganda. Teresa Tolonen taurant built for a pan- the economy was at a lies the edge in the European April 12: U.S. President ADVERTISING demic. For most of us, standstill, and ration- Theater. The cost, though, was Franklin Roosevelt dies unex- Claire Frohs though, we never want a RICHARD ing affected almost more than 19,000 American pectedly. Vice President Harry COLTHARP Pam Rossi year like it again. every commodity. lives. Truman is sworn in as Presi- Elaine Sasnow From the Publisher Ian Clarke A lot of people are Much of the active em- March 26: After more than a dent that night. LEGALS/ CLASSIFIEDS/OBITS making predictions for 2021. ployment was work supporting month of fighting, Americans April 28: Benito Mussolini, Tova Gennrich Some say it will be better than the war effort. The bitter Battle claim victory in the Battle the fascist dictator of Italy, and NEWS 2020; some say it will be worse. of the Bulge, mired in snow of Iwo Jima, the fight for an fellow Axis Leader to Germa- Jess C. Williams, Editor I have no clue. So, instead of and bad weather in Germany, obscure but strategic island ny’s Adolf Hitler, is executed Elva Österreich, Special Projects Albert Vasquez, Special Sections looking ahead at 2021, I’ll look was ongoing, a pivotal battle in the Pacific Ocean. The by Italian partisans, and pub- Mike Cook, Lead Reporter back, with 20/20 hindsight, to that could turn the tide one battle gave Americans an edge licly hung by his feet. GRAPHIC DESIGNER another pivotal year in Ameri- way or another. Nazism was in against the Japanese, and the April 30: Hitler commits Paige Marmolejo can and world history. power in Europe, millions of famous flag-raising photos suicide. He had made his re- On Jan. 1, 1945, the world Jews, gypsies and gays were provided inspiration for those treat to his bunker Jan. 16, and DISTRIBUTION: The Las Cruces Bulletin is complimentary at many loca- was in more doubt and chaos dying in concentration camps, stateside, as well as those still made his last public speech tions in Las Cruces, limited to one copy than it is now. Before the year and the future of the free world fighting. The cost: more than Jan. 30, broadcast on radio, in- per reader. We also have several vending machines in the area, where copies may was through, however, many hung in the balance. 26,000 U.S. casualties, including sisting the Germans would still be purchased for 75 cents. monumental events happened So, what happened in 1945? 6,800 killed. win the war. In less than three to secure American freedom A lot of important things hap- February/March: The date SUBSCRIPTIONS: If you would like to receive the Bulletin at your home, a sub- and world security, at least pened but, with everything is uncertain, but 15-year-old SEE 2021, PAGE 9 scription is $58 per year for local home delivery, or $125 per year through the U.S. Postal Service.
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Embarrassing mo- Like the time I leaned than your family. Cocktail or In veterinary work, there is ments. Nobody likes to into a car window and diner parties with guests are an association of vets who have talk about them. asked a new acquain- fertile ground for embarrass- spayed tomcats. Cowboys take a Oh, they’ll talk about tance to dance and she ment: Halfway through dinner great delight in runnin’ a rangy slipping on the ice on didn’t have any legs. It you glance in the mirror and ol’ steer in with a bunch of their first date or get- was shattering to a high discover you should have blown cows at cow-workin’ time. I’ve ting bucked off a gentle BAXTER school boy, not to men- your nose an hour ago: find- preg-checked a thousand steers Submit letters to editor@ horse. Other folks empa- tion the girl. Or introduc- ing gravy (dried, of course) on – but at least I’ve never called lascrucesbulletin.com or by BLACK fax at 575-526-4621. Letters thize and usually laugh. On the Edge ing an old friend and his your black dress; sneaking off one bred. of Common Sense should not exceed 200 words, But it makes people wife to my family and to powder your nose, quietly Then there was poor ol’ Fred may be edited for length or uneasy when it’s really embar- calling his wife by his ex-wife’s closing the door, gently run- (an alias) who was worried content and must include the writer’s name, address and rassing. They might titter ner- name. ning the water – then you flush about climbing on his roof to phone number for verification. vously, but if it’s really awful Faux pas are always exag- and it sounds like a dump truck shovel off the snow. So, he took Anonymous letters will not be it makes us uncomfortable. It gerated when you are in the unloading nine yards of gravel published. could happen to me! company of someone other into an empty grain bin. SEE FUNNY, PAGE 9 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN OPINION FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | 7 Texit: Let’s put the lone in the Lone Star State
When I heard that the up on the idea until this to suggest what he obvi- chairman of the Texas year, when the election ously meant to suggest. Republican Party wanted of Joe Biden brought a “I am still trying to to secede from similar reaction find when I said anything the union, I had from some of our about secession,” he the same thought more rebellious whined. as when then- neighbors to the If these guys keep this Gov. Rick Perry east. up, I’m going to start floated the idea First, Texas led thinking they aren’t seri- in 2009. What WALT RUBEL an effort to over- ous the next time some- can we do to give The View turn the results body starts blustering on them a nudge? From Here in four other about how great things I wrote a column back states, arguing they are going to be in the new then suggesting a new should be able to dictate Republic of Texas. federal law prohibiting how those elections were There is a mythology oversized belt buckles. I run. Texans are in love with think we should do what- It was the second law- that suggests they are ever we can to turn all suit seeking to overturn independent and apart that big talk into action. the election that was re- from the rest of us. The The Brits can have jected unanimously and Lone Star State. They Brexit. Why can’t the without comment by the don’t need or want any Texans have Texit? Supreme Court. outsiders telling them Both then and now, Which was, of course, what to do. “Don’t mess the sudden desire to flee the result everybody with Texas!” the union followed a expected. I was a bit dis- Shouldn’t that work presidential election that appointed. If we get to both ways? Is it OK for didn’t go their way. Kind tell other states how they them to mess with Penn- of like when Lincoln beat should run their election, sylvania? Douglas in 1860. I’ve got something to say Now, I’ll admit that I Perry was speaking about the number of bal- haven’t really thought at a Tea Party meeting lot drop-off locations in this all the way through, shortly after the election Houston (one). and there may be some of Barack Obama when It’s fair to say Texas complications to Texas he said, “When we came Republican Party Chair- becoming its own coun- into the nation in 1845, man Allen West was try that I haven’t fully we were a republic. We more than just a bit considered. But this were a stand-alone na- disappointed. But unlike doesn’t seem to be a time tion. And the deal was Perry, he wasn’t plan- for careful consideration. we can leave anytime ning to go it alone. And, wiser men than I we want. So, we’re kind “Perhaps law-abiding apparently think it’s a of thinking about that states should bond to- good idea. again.” gether and form a union So, I say if they want What a tease. I was of states that will abide to go, we should let them. already dreaming of by the Constitution,” There’s nothing in Texas life without Texas when West said. that’s worth fighting a Perry claimed he was Alas, there were no war over. misquoted or taken out takers for this new union of context or didn’t re- of states. Not even Okla- Walter Rubel can be ally mean it. homa. And now West reached at waltrubel@ I’d pretty much given claims he never meant gmail.com. Visit us at www.lascrucesbulletin.com 8 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN
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2021 rural New Mexicans suf- shocking Japan into resulting efforts would lyn Dodgers sign Jackie by the stress of years of CONTINUED FROM 6 fer disproportionate in- defeat. The cost: The lead to India’s indepen- Robinson to a minor public abuse and private cidences of cancer, likely actual figures may never dence, but less than three league contract with its torment, Robinson dies due to the radioactive be known, but best es- years later, with con- Montreal affiliate. In less young in 1972, at 53 years weeks, three key figures fallout of the blast. timates conclude more troversy swirling over than two years, Robin- old. of World War II are gone. July 26: British than 105,000 dead in the the way territories were son would debut with Whatever worries May 8: Germany offi- Prime Minister Winston two cities, and more than claimed, Gandhi would the Dodgers in Ebbetts and complaints we have cially surrenders, mark- Churchill resigns, after 94,000 injured. be assassinated. India’s Field, breaking Major about 2021, they’re less ing V-E Day (Victory in his Conservative Party Aug. 15: V-J Day. independence no doubt League Baseball’s long- critical than the issues Europe Day). loses to the Labour Party. Japan officially surren- changed the course of standing barrier against of 1945. Through perse- July 16: The world’s A fourth World War II ders. The day is known in world history, and Gan- African-American play- verance, ingenuity, hard first atomic bomb deto- figurehead is out. the U.S. as Victory over dhi’s teachings of peace ers. Robinson’s efforts work and faith, we made nation takes place at New Aug. 6, Aug. 9: Japan Day. and nonviolence would changed baseball and it through 1945 better on Mexico’s Trinity Site, Atomic bombs are Sept. 30: Mohandas influence millions, in- American sports forever the other side. There will the result of months of dropped on the Japanese Gandhi and Jawaharlal cluding a young Dr. Mar- and helped spur the Civil be costs, as there always research and testing. The cities of Hiroshima and Nehru demand British tin Luther King. Rights Movement. The are, but I’m betting on cost: For generations, Nagasaki, effectively troops leave India. The Oct. 23: The Brook- cost: No doubt abetted America again in 2021.
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By MIKE COOK ings, said BSC Executive Las Cruces Bulletin Director Kari Lenander. Instead of providing Border Servant Corps temporary hospitality (BSC) is really living up to to asylum seekers, BSC its name. and its coalition partners The Las Cruces-based transitioned to supplying nonprofit, founded in food, clothing, blankets, 1997, is part of a local col- medical supplies, school laborative, the Hospitality supplies and other neces- Coalition, formed nearly sities across the interna- two years ago when asy- tional border to families in lum seekers from Central Juarez, Lenander said. and South America and Border Servant Corps and the Hospitality Coalition provide Coalition members also over-the-counter medications to asylum seekers in Cuidad elsewhere began com- have supplied medicine, PHOTOS COURTESY OF KARI LENANDER, BORDER SERVANT CORPS Juarez migrant shelters. ing to Las Cruces. BSC PPEs and payment for volunteers helped find National award-winning author and Las Cruces bookstore changed when the Trump expelled from the U.S., and COVID-19 tests in Juarez, owner Denise Chávez provides books for asylum seekers on many began living in tem- along with Internet ser- temporary housing for the both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border. administration barred asy- refugees, connected them lum seekers from crossing porary shelters and even vice, books and other with the care and services them to final destinations States. the U.S./Mexico border under bridges and in parks educational materials for they needed and helped get throughout the United The coalition’s work after the onset of COVID- in Cuidad Juarez, Mexico, children and families. 19. Tens of thousands were waiting for their visa hear- “We’ve been putting to- gether humanitarian bags every month,” Lenander Beautiful Space Available said. The bags include snacks and other necessi- For office, retail or a combination, find yourself in this unique setting ties for “a ton of families at 1740 Calle de Mercado at the edge of Mesilla. Virtual Zoom Meeting Notice that would love to be work- The space is divided into a 1,600-square-foot area and a 1,000-square-foot area. Each ing at this point,” she said, is self-sufficient, with its own distinct entrance. They could be separate, or opened for City of Las Cruces: but are either surviving to create a 2,600-square-foot area. Any combination could work well as office space, McFie Ave. Reconstruction, First Street without paying jobs or retail, or both. Plenty of windows and light, with hardwood floors throughout. with a fraction of the pay The space is located in the Bulletin plaza, with other active offices and a restaurant. Waterline, & Village Plaza Utility they would normally be re- Replacement Project ceiving if the parents were Tuesday, January 5, 2021 5:30 P.M. working. The bags also contain The City of Las Cruces is hosting a public awareness personal, handwritten Virtual Zoom meeting for the McFie Avenue messages from someone Reconstruction & First Street Waterline. Anyone in Las Cruces or another interested in attending this Zoom meeting must part of the U.S. or another register first and then access a separate link to attend country, she said. One the meeting. card, written by an immi- Go to www.las-cruces.org/Engage for complete grant to the U.S. and deliv- directions on how to register for a Zoom account, ered to an asylum seeker To learn more, and how to access the meeting. The meeting name who had been returned to is “McFie Avenue Reconstruction & First Street Mexico, said, “’Never give Waterline Meeting”. call 575-522-2211. up hope. There are people Should you have any questions please email who love and care for you [email protected]. SEE BORDER, PAGE 12 SeSeetethehe DiDifferfferenencece Dr.EdwarDr.EdHdwarerdHnandezernandez EYYEYEYSOESOFTFTHEHESOSOUTHWUTHWWEWSTEST&D&DR. R.HERHERRNRANNADEZNDEZWEWLCELCOMOME E BOBOARADRCERD CERTIFIEDTIFIEDOPTOPTLASOMET CRUCESOMET BULLETINRISTR ISTS S FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | 11
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Roach, Emeritus Professor, Bradley University not just for me but for ALL he loved very much, An- Diego Villegas Jr. Also left and previous Director of Bradley’s International Programs who eagerly look forward to jolie E. Jimenez. He also to mourn his passing are Office, will discuss the geographical and cultural features that shaped his appearing.” – 2 Timothy leaves behind his parents, his longtime best friend 4:7-8 NLT Luis Raul and Marisa and partner in crime, Ukraine and Russia, and examine the progression from Kyivan Rus’ to It is with heavy hearts Jimenez; his brother, Ri- Edgar Sifuentes, his car- Muscovite Russia and to Imperial Russia. He will then discuss the histor- we announce the passing cardo Jimenez; sisters Isa- pool work buddy, Jesse ical narrative from the Russian Revolutions of 1917 to the rise of Vladi- of our beloved Jorge Raul bel Ramos, Nancy Villegas Cervantes, with whom mir Putin in 2000. An overarching thesis will be on USA-USSR relations. Jimenez. He was welcomed and Adriana Rodriguez; in- he had good laughs, and The final sessions focus upon Putin’s strategic objectives and his record at the gates of Heaven by laws Lorenzo Trujillo and Gabriel Ruiz, his spiritual of expansionism in Ukraine and beyond. Dr. Roach hopes to share some his Heavenly Father Nov. Elisa Gutierrez; sisters- mentor, teacher, work part- of his experiences of two dozen or more trips to Ukraine, Russia and 6, 2020. He was born Oct. in-law Lorena Ramirez, ner and best friend. Siberia, from his days as a naive graduate student to those as a senior 4, 1982. Jorge found great Alicia Trujillo and Haydee The most joy, comfort researcher and project manager. joy in gathering with his Trujillo; nieces Anissa Tor- and love Jorge found was family and delight in being res, Galilea Flores, Xiena in the Lord Jesus Christ. This will be a Tuesday-Thursday series. helpful in any way he Jimenez, Gabby Ramos He continuously searched could. He enjoyed working and Sophia Villegas; neph- for the Lord and longed to Tuesday, January 12. Russia and Ukraine: Geography and Early Culture for the Las Cruces Bulletin ews Josiah Torres, his have him in his life. Now, Thursday, January 14. History, 1917 to Putin in his spare time. Jorge football little buddy, Elijah Jorge forever will have loved sports in high school Ramirez, Angel Ramirez, eternal life with our Lord. Tuesday, January 19. Putin’s Strategic Objectives and was a part of the May- Richard Martinez, Lincoln Jorge will be forever loved Thursday, January 21. Putin’s Expansionism field High School wrestling Ramos, Leon Jimenez and and greatly missed. The Academy for Learning in Retirement will also present two free orientation sessions in January that will provide an overview of our entire Arvel Dewey Thomas, Jr. Spring 2021 set of presentations. Though the orientation presentations will begin at 10:30 am on Tuesday, January 5 and Thursday, January Arvel Dewey “A.D.” where he created loving 7, you may join the Zoom sessions at 10:00 am to ensure you can see Thomas, Jr., aka Mr. T., family ties and enjoyed and hear the presentations. ALR Board members will be available to is now at peace, having many outdoor activities assist with any Zoom issues. If you are interested in attending these passed away in Las Cruces including hiking, cav- free presentations, please request a Zoom link by e-mailing nmsu.alr@ on Dec. 2. He was 88. ing, photography, Senior gmail.com and letting us know that you wish to attend. Please include He leaves behind wife, Olympics, etc. a telephone number where we may reach you in the event Zoom is not Barbara W. Thomas, He was a graduate of working for you. children, Steve, Julene, Las Cruces High School Gailee and Paul, his wife’s and attended NMSU. He ARVEL DEWEY THOMAS, JR. children, Mike, Neil and retired from White Sands Please go to dacc.nmsu.edu/ALR to register for sessions. Your Rebecca, his brother, Missile Range, where charity of your choice or e-mail address will go into our database and we will e-mail you the Jim, his sister, Maryann, he worked as an optical have a tree planted in his Zoom link the evening before each presentation you purchased. his ex-wife, Barbara J. tracking operator and sur- name. Thomas, and many grand- veyor, as well as making He will surely be missed children and great-grand- two trips to Alaska to help by us all. Arrangements For more information children. survey. are with La Paz-Graham’s 575.522.1938
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Here is a small sam- pling of what happened in 2020 in and around Las Cruces. Since March, nearly every phase of our lives has been impacted by COVID-19. January 1: Ken Miyagishima began his 13th consecu- BULLETIN PHOTOS BY ELVA K. OSTERREICH tive year as mayor of High school graduations were held in May as drive-through Las Cruces. He was first ceremonies. elected and took office in November 2007, and re- because of COVID-19 and May elected in 2011, 2015 and began online education. 8: 133 medical stu- 2019. He served six years 14: The Las Cruces dents in the Class of 2020 on the city council before High School Bulldawgs, earned doctor of osteo- being elected mayor and playing in an empty Pit pathic medicine degrees eight years on the Doña arena in Albuquerque, as part of Burrell College Donut day in June at Haciendas of Grace Village Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Ana County Commission won the 5A boys state bas- of Osteopathic Medicine’s before that. Health Collaborative senior Angelita Al- was killed while in Las ketball championship. first ever graduating formed in Las Cruces and tamirano becomes New Cruces Police Department class. February began monthly meetings. Mexico’s first ever girls’ custody. Former LCPD Of- April 26: NMSU Aggie base- 19: LC 3 Behavioral 22: Oñate High School high school wrestling ficer Christopher Smelser 3: Las Cruces City ball player Nick Gonzales champion. will later be charged with Council awarded more was named National 28: Ribbon cutting, Dev- second-degree murder. than $1 million to a num- Player of the Year, leading asthali Hall, New Mexico ber of local nonprofits, the nation in home runs State University’s new art March governmental agencies and runs batted in dur- Is it museum. 12: Las Cruces Public and city programs to as- ing the shortened season. 29: Antonio Valenzuela Schools closed schools sist those most in need be- Gonzales was also named time for cause of job and income first-team All-American losses due to COVID-19. and was the seventh When was thea last tune-up? time you The council awarded pick overall in the Major inspected your appliances? It takes a several million dollars League draft, the high- At least once a year visually inspect your furnace to look for excessive local business in additional support est selection ever for an sootNatural buildup. gas Turn appliances up your shouldthermostat be checkedto turn it onannually and look to for ensure steady throughout the year. bluishthey flames.are performing If you see at mostly peak yellowef ciency. or orange A good flames time thatto have flicker, owner to SEE YEAR, PAGE 16 thena professional call a professional come out to andhave check your furnaceis right servicednow. By havingor replaced. an Rememberannual inspection to change you out canfilters help at reduceleast once operating a month costs, during and the protect one. heatingmaintain season the tohighest reduce level your costsof safety and formaintain you and peak your efficiency. family. Zia Natural Gas Company, the smarter energy option. WelcomingNew Patients! AsAs always, always, ZiaZia personnel are availableavailable 24/7 24/7 for allall naturalnatural gasgas emergencies. emergencies. Call (575)(575) 526-4GAS (4427)(427) if if you you have have a a natural natural gas gas emergency.emergency. Nicole OswaltGarcia, NP Mike Apodaca, Agent As a small business owner 1100 South Main in our community, I understand what Las Cruces, NM 88005 Pediatrics Bus: 575-526-2409 it takes to protect your small [email protected] business. Let me help you get ZIA NATURAL GAS COMPANY insurance for your business at a FAMILY CARE ANDPEDIATRICS New Mexico’s Natural Choice great value. Stop in or give me a call. 2405 STelshor Blvd. 575-526-4427 | 1-800-453-5546 575-532-1001 3700 W. Picacho Ave • Las Cruces
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Many other free classes, resources and opportunities are also available now, many virtually, including: • Support Groups • Respite Reimbursement Program • First Responders Training • Spanish-language Options • Contact [email protected] for more info. alz.org/newmexico 16 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN YEAR July 8. 30: Rabbi Larry Karol CONTINUED FROM 14 retired after nine years at Temple Beth-El and a 39- NMSU player. year rabbinate. June July After two years of traf- 20: Las Cruces City fic-binding construction, Council unanimously the Valley Drive project voted to increase the fee was finally completed. for monthly residential 6: Primary election sees solid waste service by $2, the defeat of long-time to $15.25 for a 96-gallon Democratic lawmak- container. The increase ers serving Doña Ana was necessary to cover a County, including state $1.34 million shortfall and Senate President Pro- to maintain the city’s cur- Tempore Mary Kay Papen rent level of service. of Las Cruces, state Sen- ate Finance Committee August Chair John Arthur Smith 4: Doña Ana County of Deming and state Rep. Commission voted to Rudolfo “Rudy” Martinez award a management con- of Silver City. tract for the county Crisis 18-22: During a special Triage Center to Recovery session, the New Mexico Innovations International July saw produce given away to lines of vehicles at Heart for the World Church. Legislature passed a bill (RI), a Phoenix-based non- sponsored by state Sen. profit. Milwaukee included 23 Charlotte, North Carolina people struggling with 30: City of Las Cruces Joseph Cervantes, D- 4: Las Cruces Public New Mexico delegates, in- and Jacksonville, Florida homelessness into their named Fire Chief Eric Doña Ana, requiring New Schools Board of Edu- cluding U.S. Rep. Xochitl included 22 delegates own homes. Enriquez as assistant city Mexico police officers to cation voted to rename Torres Small and Na- from New Mexico, includ- manager. Jason Smith wear body cameras “as a Oñate High School as tional Committeewoman ing Doña Ana County October was named interim fire deterrent against unlaw- Organ Mountain High Joni Gutierrez from Las Commissioner Isabella 5: Las Cruces City chief. ful use of force …” Gov. School. Cruces. Solis and Paul Smith of Council voted unani- Michelle Lujan Grisham 17-20: The Democratic 24-27: The Republican Las Cruces as alternates. mously to adopt the city’s December signed the bill into law National Convention in National Convention in 24: Retired educator first ever climate action 5: Mountain View Mar- and state legislator J. Paul plan. The plan will guide ket Co-op, after 45 years in Taylor turned 100. the city in reducing its business, closes its doors. greenhouse gas emissions 25: Long-time Las September through No login. by 73 percent by 2050. Cruces resident Clayton November 8: The Three Crosses Flowers turned 105. He No fees. More than 300,000 votes Medical Center, Las Cru- was born Dec. 25, 1915 in were cast in the Inaugural ces’ newest full-service rural Surry County, Vir- Free archives! Bulletin’s Best contest, re- hospital, opens. ginia and was a member sulting in winners in 379 of the Tuskegee Airmen, November Check out the categories. the Army’s first black 3: The voter turnout in pilots. He was a housing entirety of the September Doña Ana County for the contractor and taught Las Cruces Bulletin, 1: Doña Ana Arts Coun- general election was 64.42 school for many years in cil moved to 250 W. Ama- percent. The statewide Manhattan and moved to its archives and dor Ave. turnout was 68.67 percent Las Cruces in 1984. 8: Ifo Pili became Las and the national turnout annual publications Cruces city manager. was 66.7 percent. Ongoing online at 30: Mesilla Valley Com- 25: City of Las Cruces Work continues on munity of Hope earmed named Miguel Dominguez the extensive University $53,000 in its fourth an- as the 20th chief of the Avenue/Interstate 25 www.lascrucesbulletin.com nual all-virtual Tents to Las Cruces Police Depart- exchange construction Rents fundraiser to move ment. project. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2021 | 17 13th Month Sale!
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