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Catwalk Athletes opens compete soon at invite Page A18 Page A23 $1.00 • © 2016 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN LOCAL NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT SINCE 1969 • WWW.LASCRUCESBULLETIN.COM • FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 VOLUME 48 • NUMBER 55 SAVE Council OKs flood warning stations By Mike Cook Las Cruces Bulletin cepting a nearly $169,000 rain gauges to be installed Engineer Tony Trevino. The THE TAX grant — with a city match at the top of six-foot poles, grant also will pay for ease- x * At its Monday, April 4 of more than $56,000 — to which will be surrounded ments for the land where 3 SALE meeting, the Las Cruces install seven flood warning by chain-link security fenc- the stations are located. City Council unanimously stations throughout the city. es, said city Public Works OFF ALL ASHLEY FURNITURE approved a resolution ac- The money will pay for Department Senior Civil SEE FLOOD, PAGE A12 *See store for details. Offer expires 4/14/16 3299 Del Rey Blvd. Las Cruces 575.523.3933 Telshor corridor Something to cheer about is the ‘center of the universe’ By Christophe Chino Las Cruces Bulletin For the past several years, the North Telshor Boulevard corridor has become a hotspot for business. The area has seen an increase in incoming business- es as well as increased success for those already there. Brett Baker, the general manager of The Power Center, 2000 N. Telshor Blvd., calls the area the “center of the universe,” when it comes to business and community activity. The Power Center, an equipment dealer, was formerly located at the in- tersection of Foster and Solano drives, closer to New Mexico State Universi- ty’s campus. Since the relocation to PHOTO BY ROBERTO E. ROSALES, ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL Telshor, Baker said the store has seen The Centennial High cheer squad performs the routine that won the NMAA State Spirit Championship in Class 5A cheerleading on Saturday, April 2, at The Pit in Albuquerque. All the Las Cruces squads performed well. Las Cruces, Oñate and Mayfield all brought SEE CORRIDOR, PAGE A13 home trophies in the Class 6A division, co-ed category. Las Cruces took first place while Oñate finished second and Mayfield snared third place. WHAT’S INSIDE $1 Opinions ............................... A3 Sports ................................. A23 Brain Games .........................B9 Legals/ Classifieds .......B23-B28 8 8 Coming Up ...........................A8 Arts & Entertainment ..... B2-16 Religion ...............................B17 Health & Well Being .. B29-B32 Business .............................. A19 Sudoku ..................................B8 Homes ........................... B19-22 Now thru DĂLJLJ Sports For an Appointment For an Appointment Call 521-5370 Call 532-4427 Physicals Mon-Fri, 8 am - 5 pm Mon-Fri, 8 am - 6 pm Extended Sat, 8 am - Noon Walk-in Hours Walk-ins ŽŶDŽŶΘdŚƵƵŶƟůϳ͗ϯϬƉŵ always welcome Don Roser at Terrace (on the NW corner of the MMC campus) 3030 W. Picacho ;ŽŶƚŚĞƐŝĚĞŽĨŝƟnjĞŶƐĂŶŬͿ A2 | FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Content brought to you by: Doña Ana County ‘Your Partner in Progress’ Doña Ana County’s spring blood drive underway today Doña Ana County’s annual spring blood drive Blood Services distributes to area medical facili- blood-borne disease by giving blood. All donated is underway today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in ties. blood is typed to determine the A-B-O group and the main rotunda of the Doña Ana County Govern- Donors will receive a movie ticket, a snack and the Rh factor and then tested for safety, including a ment Center at 845 N. Motel Blvd., in Las Cruces. some juice. Giving blood normally takes less than test for the HIV virus. Tainted blood is not distrib- Several appointments have been scheduled at 20 an hour, and the results save lives throughout our uted. -minute intervals, but walk-ins are always wel- region. The staff at United Blood Services screens Most units of accepted blood are separated into come. each applicant and then allows qualified donors to several components, allowing one donation to help The spring blood drive is one of three coordinat- take a seat in one of the comfortable recliners several people. ed each year at the Doña Ana County Government where the donations are processed. For more information, or to determine whether Center. Each drive historically results in the dona- All materials used in the donation process are any appointment slots remain open, call Janine tion of about 30 pints of blood, which United sterile and disposable. Donors cannot contract any Divyak at (575) 525-6130. Money Smart Week returns Celebration fetes efforts It’s too bad money doesn’t come with Classes will be held at various locations – to assist crime victims instructions. We all need to learn how to including the Doña Ana County Government spend it, save it, and borrow it wisely. Center – and will cover a wide variety of Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office – in conjunc- That’s why financial institutions, not-for- topics related to money management, sav- tion with the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Department and profits, schools, libraries and many more ings, navigating large purchases and how to other county offices – has announced plans to celebrate community partners are joining together read a credit report. National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 10-16. along with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dal- A kickoff event will be staged Saturday, This year’s theme—Serving Victims. Building Trust. las/El Paso branch to help support financial April 23, beginning at 8 a.m. outside the Rio Restoring Hope.—presents the opportunity to highlight education during Money Smart Week in Do- Grandé Theater in downtown Las Cruces. the need for services that agencies provide starting at the ña Ana County, April 23 - 29, 2016. There will be giveaways, prizes and infor- early stage of victimization. Free seminars in both English and Span- mation at the event. “Our office is here to provide information, assistance ish will take place throughout the Las Cruces For more information, call MSW DAC and support during a truly difficult time,” said District area, for anyone to attend. Co-Chair Shirley Hitson at (575) 525-8994. Attorney Mark D’Antonio. “By educating the public and The seminars are designed to be useful to For a complete schedule of available ses- intervening early, we can help prevent both further vic- people of all age groups and income levels. sions, visit mswdac.com. timization and involvement in the criminal justice sys- tem.” Every April, the district attorney’s office joins forces Meetings scheduled to obtain public with local agencies to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week by promoting victims’ rights and honoring input on capital project hopes for ‘17 victims of crime. Some of this year’s partners include Doña Ana Coun- A series of five communi- Wednesday, April 13 – terfield Community Center, ty’s Community and Constituent Services Office, the ty meetings – one in each of Betty McKnight Community 7350 Berry Patch Rd., host- Doña Ana County Clerk’s Office and the Children, Doña Ana County’s five Center, 190 County Line ed by District 4 Commis- Youth and Families Department. commission districts – has Rd., hosted by District 2 sioner Wayne D. Hancock. The Third Judicial District Attorney’s Office will kick been scheduled to solicit Commissioner Dr. David J. County staff will be on off National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with a special public input on priority Garcia. hand at each of the commu- event at Pioneer Women’s Park on April 9 from 9:30 needs for capital-outlay Thursday, April 14 – Va- nity meetings, and Spanish a.m.–1 p.m. funding in the county. do/Del Cerro Community translation services will be The free event includes a victims’ memorial walk, Each meeting will begin Center, 180 La Fe Ave., available. community resource expo and food. This year’s event at 6 p.m. Meeting dates and hosted by District 1 Com- Input on the process can will also a feature a “Kids Korner” which will promote locations are as follows: missioner Billy G. Garrett. also be directed to Doña Ana child-abuse prevention efforts in southern New Mexico. Tuesday, April 12 – Radi- Tuesday, April 19 – Las County Infrastructure Capi- For additional information about this year’s National um Springs Community Alturas Fire Station, 4145 tal Improvement Plan Coor- Crime Victims’ Rights Week and how to assist victims in Center, 12060 Lindbeck Rd., Cholla Dr., hosted by Dis- dinator Michelle Blackwell your community, contact the Third Judicial District At- hosted by District 5 Com- trict 3 Commissioner Benja- at michel- torney’s office at (575) 647-8553 or visit the district at- missioner Leticia Duarte- min L. Rawson. [email protected], or torney’s website at donaanacountyda.com Benavidez. Thursday, April 21 – But- by phone at (575) 525-6180. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! April 8, 2016 Visit our Award-Winning Website at www.donaanacounty.org or Contact Us at (575) 647-7200 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN OPINION FRIDAY, APRIL 8, 2016 | A3 Talking politics at work is always tricky The president of the with President Barack seems to be the worst it of the country (and the job? avoid. United States is “the Obama? Or maybe they has ever been, the fact globe) instantaneously, Tried-but-true advice First off, keep your man who is the source come from newspaper is political talk and cov- but the vitriol itself is tells us to never discuss work space or cubicle of all the misfortunes editorials run last de- erage of presidents and certainly nothing new. religion or politics at election free. Don’t paste of our country.” He is cade in harsh criticism presidential candidates With such strong work.