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PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER BELARDE A lone cyclist cruises through the uncharacteristic Las Cruces winter weather near the New Mexico State University campus Saturday, Dec. 26. See more Las Cruces snow photos on pages A12-13. Church bombings shake city in 2015

Bulletin report Then the peace was shattered. Church at 1800 S Locust St., and Sunday, Aug. 2 opened with a Luckily no one was injured, but nearly a half-an-hour later an Las Cruces Mayor Ken Miyagishima and his wife, Rosie, sunny, peaceful morning when a pair of bombs detonated at two explosion took place across town check out the results of the city’s municipal election Tues- celebrants of different stripes put different churches. A little after 8 at Holy Cross Catholic Church at day, Nov. 3 at Los Compas restaurant on Compress Drive on their nice clothes and headed a.m., the first explosion destroyed were he gathered with supporters. Miyagishima was to church. a mailbox at Calvary Baptist SEE BOMBINGS, PAGE A11 re-elected.

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BY RICHARD COLTHARP Looking back, looking ahead What are your predictions?

Typical New Year’s newspaper col- elections. Candidates Donald Trump umns veer toward one of three direc- and Bernie Sanders have had success tions: the year in review, resolutions in the polls no one could have predict- and hopes for the coming year, predic- ed a year ago. For each of them, I be- tions of what will happen. lieve, part of their appeal is they’re not Well, this column certainly wouldn’t afraid to say exactly what’s on their stoop to such trite clichés. minds, regardless of how crazy people In fact, I predict after you read this think they are. Neither of them act column and review what happened in like politicians we’re used to seeing, 2015, you’ll join me in resolving to and they don’t seem to care what peo- have a hopeful 2016. ple think. The year 2015 was an eventful year Locally, politics were a hot topic as after all with many events memorable well. field. A less bombastic voice, probably still mired in its slothful recovery from for negative reasons. In the city’s municipal elections, Marco Rubio or maybe Jeb Bush, will the recession. While the low oil and All you need to hear are the place Mayor Ken Miyagishima earned victo- emerge on the Republican side. And if gas prices are good for consumers and names and you can recall the grim days: ry for his third term over former city voters truly do prefer someone more some businesses, they create a real Charleston, Paris, San Bernardino. councillor Miguel Silva. Kasandra iconoclastic, I suspect Rand Paul burden on our state, which relies so Thankfully, here in Las Cruces, we Gandara and Jack Eakman each won would gather more primary votes than heavily on the taxes from that indus- didn’t have such horrific events as by very narrow margins to earn seats Trump. try. those. on the council. While there were no On the Democratic side, it looks like This January’s 30-day state legisla- Terrorism, though, reached its dark Trump-like characters, some candi- Sanders can give Hillary Clinton a tive session, which deals primarily tentacles into our fair city with bombs dates received financial support from solid run deep into the campaign. It with the budget, will require some cre- that went off at local churches in Au- out-of-region individuals and organiza- will be fun to watch. ativity and forward thinking from our gust. We were fortunate no one was in- tions, which drew criticism. I won’t venture a guess in the gener- legislators. My best to all of them. jured that Sunday. As far as predictions go, I predict al election, but regardless of which However, as cliché as it is, the new However, car-wreck fatalities, vio- when the primary elections move from party wins, I think the next president year indeed brings new hope and lent crimes and other tragedies nega- theoretical polling to actual voting, will be a one-termer, a la Jimmy Car- promise. tively altered the lives of many fami- Trump will fade, even as he becomes ter. Our economy is poised for the type I will resume my once-annual reso- lies. The still-unsolved disappearance an important footnote in U.S. cam- of inflation and other problems Ameri- lution of trying to learn the words to of Janet Castrejon comes to mind paign history. I think the Republican ca faced in 1977-80. I hope I’m wrong Elton John’s “Bennie and the Jets,” (www.findjanet.org). race will mimic the 1992 Democratic on the economy part, but we’re over- and I wish you success with your reso- Other big national news centered on race, when Bill Clinton finally and un- due for a one-termer anyway. lutions. Most of all, I wish you peace politics and the upcoming presidential expectedly broke through a crowded Speaking of economy, New Mexico is and prosperity.

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serious consequences ders. To comply with the herd. I agonized over But you all gave it your BaxterBlack were the sheep to be de- law, he might line them leaving something we’ve best effort and survived. serted and untended for up and give a sort-of both worked so hard to And, I think, y’all are ON THE EDGE OF COMMON SENSE any length of time. “going away” speech: establish. The caring better sheep for the ex- But, to the unin- “My fellow ewes, and sincere bond we’ve perience. It’s the law, but will formed, non-sheep peo- lambs and bucks. I have formed that has made “But people, just like the sheep understand? ple, that is, this law called you together to my job such a pleasure. sheep, grow and change. seems a little unclear. make an announcement. The chuckles we’ve had My needs are different, It could be interpreted At approximately noon and the times we’ve my horizons have ex- There is a state law on left alone on isolated to mean that the herder today, I intend to aban- cried. panded. I hope to enroll the books in Colorado ranges with their en- must notify his sheep be- don you. “I’ve asked a lot of in a welding course at that makes it illegal for a trusted band. The owner fore leaving them. To “It has not been an you. At lambing, mark- community college and sheepherder to abandon or boss checks on him prevent emotional trau- easy decision. I lay in my ing and shearing, not to follow my star. his sheep without notice. once a week or so and ma, possibly, social camp pondering the ef- mention the time you all A good law, really. brings him supplies. So, breakdown or obscure fect it would have on the got foot rot. Tough times. SEE BLACK, PAGE A6 Since herders are often it would certainly create ovine behavioral disor-

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BLACK FROM PAGE B5 2015 had some rhyme, some reason

“I’m leaving you in good hands, or hooves, as it were. Paulita, I expect you to take over. You’ve Ross M. Burkhardt After years of hosting a water-based rodeo, been a strong example to the other ewes. Always Poetical Review To honor our grande, the mighty Rio, first to water, first to new grass, and always will- The Southwest Environmental Center did disengage As we sing Auld Lang Syne to 2015, ing to listen to the baa’s and bleatings of others. From their annual Raft the Rio fl otilla parade. “Leadership is not an easy mantle to wear. And transition to another New Mexican scene, In this era of Hillary, Trump and The Force, And followers, you, too, must blindly trust your The Centennial football Hawks made it to State, A year-end review seems in order, of course. leader and follow her like...well, sheep. But saw the Artesia Bulldogs dominate; The Hawks showed courage, and though they were ablaze, “You must work as a cohesive unit, sticking to From Adobehenge and the Aggies all the way to Zia, They lost a leader, Coach Roger Grays. the instinctive survival traits of prey, always re- It’s been a busy year for Las Cruces and Mesilla. membering, just like in any bureaucracy, that Let’s look back to refl ect and remember In January the Rio Grande Vision Support Group fi rst met the group is more important than the individual. Some major moments, January to December. Up at Good Samaritan – blind vet helping blind vet. It is your strength and will prevent you from be- That’s one example of how we care for each other, The initial event that occurred last Jan., coming another fractionated, dysfunctional Volunteering to assist every sister or brother. herd. As the clock struck twelve and the New Year began, Was the 1st Chile Drop – were you at the scene, “In conclusion, it was just my job. To protect Yes, here in the Valley, volunteers do many things Wondering would the lights be red or green? you from predators; coyotes, the BLM, deer At the Munson Center, the Soup Kitchen, or Dripping Springs; hunters and the like. But your gratitude is hum- Community members assist at Rotary’s Dress the Child events, Up on the campus at NMSU, bling. That gratitude is what I will carry with And Literacy Volunteers help kids make reading sense. A new set of structures is rising in view. me from this day forward. Word cannot express Arrowhead Park Medical Academy’s now open; Folks serve on non-profi t boards and the Las Cruces Symphony my thanks for your overwhelming display of af- Soon, Burrell College of Osteo Medicine – we’re hopin’. fection. After all, how many of us can claim to Guild; We donate suffi cient monies to keep scholarship coff ers fi lled; have six hundred ram lambs named Juan, in Centennial went big on the basketball court; Some work with Search and Rescue, some dance folklorico – their honor.” Some fans feared that they might come up short. Mesilla Valley citizens are always on the go. But Gallup fell and watched the Hawks celebrate, www.baxterblack.com Winning their fi rst State hoops title, 52-38. Jardin de Los Niños was named Non-Profi t of the Year; The minimum wage was debated; a raise could cause a cheer. Ken Miyagishima was re-elected again; The Detention Center issue made the front page recently; He’s been the city’s mayor since way back when. The Sheriff and some County Commissioners saw fi t to dis- The municipal elections saw a battle royal 41 Career Flavors agree. Discover your favorite ﬂavor at DACC! With charges that all was not according to Hoyle. 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Holloman shouldn’t In a small unscientific Michael time with the inclination membered as the year ev- both Republicans and house immigrant study looking only at of some posters to name- erything offended some- Democrats. I got hate children Swickard myself, I find that the In My call and act ugly. I am one. David Bednar wrote, emails from both the In Aug. 2012, when years go by quickly. Opinion glad he is fighting that “To be offended is a choice same week. I have written President Obama, by ex- They are packed with fight because we can we make; it is not a condi- a weekly column for more ecutive order, unilater- victories and losses. If never have truth in our tion inflicted or imposed than 30 years so I am used ally implemented his we have a loss, at least say you must acknowl- society if the name-calling upon us by someone or to offending people. It version of the stalled we should get the les- edge both the wins and brigands are allowed to something else.” happens. But this year it “Dream Act” on immi- son. Getting lemons losses. Losses are diffi- take over public dialogs. This year I found I gration, did he stop to doesn’t help unless you cult because people The year 2015 will be re- could concurrently offend SEE SWICKARD, PAGE A8 think, “What happens have sugar and water gloss over them while when hundreds of thou- for lemonade. fixating on wins. sands of children leave Let’s look at 2015 as The biggest loss in the their parents to come to we think about 2016. We last few years is the loss the U.S.?” must remember the of the truth. Truth has After he opened the mistakes that were become the new hate border to unaccompa- made this year so we speech. George Orwell Wellness Seminar. nied children, he creat- don’t repeat them. We wrote, “During times of ed an immigration cri- also need to remember universal deceit, telling Evolution of Insulin Resistance and its Impact on sis that peaked in 2014, our victories so we have the truth becomes a rev- when tens of thousands some chance to repeat olutionary act.” Obesity, Diabetes, Heart Disease and Hormones of children over- them. Many people are When it comes to living healthier, education is the important first step. Whether whelmed border pa- George Santayana in afraid of the truth be- you are concerned about diet and exercise, or managing a chronic illness like trols. 1906 wrote, “Those who cause an expedient po- diabetes or heart disease, MountainView Wellness can help you create a plan to Now we need to ad- cannot remember the litical power play has get back to your optimum level of health. dress the unintended past are condemned to emerged in our society. consequences of the repeat it.” It is to label as racist or To reserve your space at our next seminar, call 575-521-8860. President’s action. On Our society doesn’t worse anyone who op- Wellness Seminar Dec. 26, the Department seem to learn. Let’s poses the wishes of the of Defense announced make 2016 the year we political parties; 2015 +BOVBSZtQN that Holloman AFB in learn from a previous was a name-calling year MountainView Alamogordo will pro- year’s mistakes. with most of the Regional Medical Center vide “temporary” hous- If there was an orga- name-calling being Senior Circle Building ing to 400 of these un- nization to remember done for political gain. 3948 E. Lohman, Suite 1 documented children society’s wins and loss- A friend runs a politi- Melissa Gomez, M.D. beginning in January. es each year, it would cal blog and has a hard Internal Medicine Is housing 400 immigrant children good for our military and their Las Cruces! families stationed at Combine Your Auto and Home & Save! Holloman? The federal OFFERING ACCIDENT & INCIDENT government has provid- FORGIVENESS PROTECTION. ed immunizations and 575-449-5257 screened the immigrant FRANK MORENO children for diseases, Your Local Agent but did not ensure that 1510 S. SOLANO DR these children are not LAS CRUCES, NM 88001-4287 [email protected] affiliated with gangs or drug cartels. It is our responsibility to ensure that our military men and women, and their families, are safe while living at Holloman – no Lakeside Storage exceptions. We need to send these children back to their families, not warehouse them in a vacant build- $50/mo Offer Expires Soon! RV & Boat Storage ing once used for space 10x15 New Customers Only $25/mo (reg. $70) (16x30) surveillance. (reg. $35) Mark Rich Albuquerque PLEASE CALL 527-2525 OR VISIT US AT 2525 LAKESIDE DR. • MON-FRI NOON-5PM Member of the Medical Staff at MountainView Regional Medical Center. A8 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 OPINION LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

We’re in a good place, good times and good people. POEM FROM PAGE A6 Frustrated drivers endured seemingly endless obstruction, We help one another and look to tomorrow; But Main Street’s fully open after years of road construction. We live well together and put joy before sorrow. The validity of our driver’s licenses created a small uproar; Work on the new downtown plaza is well underway, The lines to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens were out the And the Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market is here to stay. No doubt there are a few events this poet didn’t mention; door; Mea culpa – I’m no psychic, but to forestall contention, At RenFaire, Magellan the Dragon didn’t acquire aquatic trac- Camp Hope was written up in The New York Times in January; If you recall something worth noting, don’t curse – tion; Soon toilets and showers will be added – thanks, Project: Notify the Bulletin – we might print additional verse. And Film Las Cruces is now ready for “Lights, camera, action!” Dignity. In August, local mental health services welcomed a new pro- What lies ahead now? Only time will tell – We had some awful scares – the bombings in August vider Adventure, misfortune and high points as well. Of two local churches caused alarm and much disgust. La Clinica de Familia took over from La Frontera. But whatever occurs, we’ll be part of the scene The Mesilla Valley Mall had to be evacuated; Of the coming New Year. Welcome, 2016! Such senseless anti-social acts leave one infuriated. To conclude this year, Mother Nature – the Giver – Lowered the temp – Boom! – and caused us to shiver. Ross Burkhardt, a former English and social studies teacher in The talented Kenny Rogers plus our own Miss Bri Bagwell A post-Christmas snowstorm – our desert turned white! New York state and inductee into the National Teachers Hall Headlined the Las Cruces Country Music Festival – they were swell. And cold below freezing each waning December night. of Fame, moved to Las Cruces after retirement. He has written Country superstar Jason Aldean also came to town, several books on middle level education and now writes poetry To the Pan Am Center, in short, to Burn It Down. From Main Street to the Plaza, from campus to steeple, for fun.

their agendas. If it wasn’t for the Inter- First Day Hike at mation contact Lori SWICKARD COMING UP Leasburg State Park FROM PAGE A7 net they would succeed. Batchelor at 528-4012 or Many years ago Bob Hope quipped, Join a park ranger on a [email protected]. “No one party can fool all of the peo- Channel Sizing moderate walking tour seemed there was a virulent practiced ple all of the time; that’s why we have class registration of the Mogollon trail and City cancels all 2016 Aqua Strength response to opposing ideas and that two parties.” The City of Las Cruces visit geothermal springs Fitness Classes was name-calling and ignoring the A friend said to one politician, Parks & Recreation De- along the riverbed at truth. “Please act as if you actually talk to partment will provide Leasburg Dam on Friday, The City of Las Cruces One person was very offended when citizens and not just consultants and Channel Sizing classes Jan. 1, 2016. Tours start Parks & Recreation De- I wrote about something that hap- fixers.” during the month of Jan- at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Lo- partment will be remov- pened in the 2015 New Mexico Legisla- That didn’t go over well. uary at the Regional cated 15 miles north of ing the Aqua Strength fit- ture. The problem for me was that I Comedian George Burns was asked, Aquatic Center, 1401 E. Las Cruces, exit 19 at Ra- ness class indefinitely did not witness this situation myself. “How’s your wife?” He answered, Hadley Ave. The class dium Springs. For infor- from our fitness schedule. But I found four people who confirmed “Compared to what?” will offer cardio-based mation, call 524-4068. For more information, to me what happened along with two That is what we have to realize each channel walking exercis- call 541-2782. others in law enforcement who wit- year. When we do a year in review in es that are low impact Branigan Library nessed it. I would not retract my col- some ways we are often comparing to and fun. The class will announces Reading Gym closure Bingo program at Meerscheidt umn. other years. consist of nine sessions Recreation Center This last year the two major political Can we learn from 2015? Yes, but we beginning Jan. 11 and Beginning Jan. 1, parties were nationally very similar. must want to learn. We may have to ending Jan. 29. Classes Branigan Memorial Li- The City of Las Cruces The only thing they disagree on was change some of our elected politicians will be Mondays, brary, 200 E. Picacho Parks & Recreation De- which person should be elected, not if we want real change. Thomas Jeffer- Wednesdays, and Fridays Ave., will begin a new partment will close the the will of the people and how Con- son wrote in 1789, “Whenever people from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; reading challenge for League Basketball Gym- gress should protect the Constitution. are well informed they can be trusted cost is $20 per person for adults. Reading Bingo nasium at Meerscheidt The emphasis of 2015 for the nation- with their own government.” the nine sessions. will give participants Recreation Center, 1600 E. al leaders of both parties was to make We have many well-informed citi- Registration extends more flexibility in their Hadley Ave., Jan. 4, government bigger. This has been cov- zens but everyone loses when truth is through Jan. 8 at the Re- reading choices. Adults through Jan. 9, 2016, for ered extensively by the national press politically inconvenient and so is ab- gional Aquatic Center, are encouraged to sign floor maintenance. 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COMING UP scheidt Recreation Center, mer’s disease will have more information. will highlight the amaz- of people with Alzheimer’s FROM PAGE A8 Las Cruces Regional access to a free, sev- ing Bach Cello Suites disease and related demen- Aquatic Center and Frank en-week education course NMSU’s 52nd Quality from Bailey’s #1 Bill- tias. It provides much of Concrete School set O’Brien Papen Communi- in Las Cruces offered by for January board topping CD. the same helpful informa- Type 2, 6-7:30 p.m. ty Center during their reg- the Alzheimer’s Associa- Don’t Miss the Quint tion as the popular “Savvy Session 2 - Thursday, ular business hours. A tion, New Mexico Chap- New Mexico State Uni- Quintet featuring Caregiver” Program. It Jan. 7 from 2- 5 p.m. 10% discount will be of- ter beginning Thursday, versity’s Engineering Multi-Grammy nominat- will be presented as a two Session 3 - Tuesday, fered if paid in full for the Jan. 7 and running New Mexico Resource ed violinist Philippe Quint day course in two, 4-hour Jan. 12 from 2- 5 p.m. spring semester before through Feb. 25. Network announces the and a special Evening of sessions. The following op- Class size will be limit- Jan. 8, 2016. Acceptable Dementia affects not 52nd annual Samuel P. Tango on Friday, Jan. 29th tions are available: Tues- ed to 12 and support per- payments include cash, only the person living with Maggard Quality Con- at 7:30 p.m. at NMSU’s At- day, Jan. 12 and 19, 1 p.m. to sons are invited and en- check, money orders, and it, but the family members crete School that includes kinson Recital Hall. Every 5 p.m. or Thursday, Jan. 14 couraged to be present major credit cards (VISA, and friends of that person workshops and lectures concert is preceded by a and 21, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. All with each attendee. There Discover or MasterCard). as well. Having the best in- covering various con- talk led by Zuill Bailey classes will be held at the is a one-time $10.00 regis- For more information call formation and advice from crete-related topics. The and the Performing Art- Southern Area Health Ed- tration fee for these in- the Parks & Recreation ad- our experts can help the Concrete School will be ists at 7:00 p.m. ucation Center, 4003 Geo- tense classes. Scholar- ministrative office at (575) caregivers provide the best held Jan. 8-9 for profes- For tickets log on to thermal Drive. To register ships are available for 541-2550. care and support for their sional engineers and oth- www.eppm.org or call 915- or for more information, those needing financial loved one. ers involved in the con- 833-9400. Tickets are also please contact Alma Gross, assistance. Classes will be Picacho Peak Brewing “The Savvy Caregiver” struction industry to pro- available at the door. 646-3061 or algross@nmsu. Company presents taught in English and musical guest a free seven-session vide the latest technolo- There are special Las edu. Spanish by Diabetes Edu- course presented by the gies and information used Cruces Packages as well. cator, T. J. Jasso, RN, BS. On Friday, Jan. 8, Pica- Alzheimer’s Association, in concrete applications. Proposed Mesilla Park Why So Many Historic District public For additional informa- cho Peak Brewing Com- NM Chapter will be held The course will be held information meeting tion or to register, please pany presents Sage Gen- each Thursday from Jan. on the NMSU main cam- Telescopes? call 522-0289. tlewing from 7-9 p.m. at 7- Feb. 25 from 1 – 3 p.m. at pus in Las Cruces. For “Why So Many Tele- Staff members from the 3900 W. Picacho Ave. Info: the Alzheimer’s Associa- information or to register, scopes?” a seminar con- New Mexico Historic Spring 2016 680-6394. tion Southwestern Re- visit https://nmsuquality- ducted by Dave Dooling Preservation Division of Afterschool Program registration gional Office, 125 N. Main concrete.eventbrite.com. of the New Mexico Muse- the Department of Cul- Republican Women St. To register or for more um of Space History, will tural Affairs will hold a The City of Las Cruces to meet information contact: El Paso Pro-Musica be from 2 to 3 p.m. Mon- public information meet- Chamber Music Parks & Recreation De- Republican Women of Maia Sideris-Dorame at Festival, special acts day, Jan. 11, in the Road- ing about the proposed partment will accept cur- Mesilla Valley will hold the 647-3868. coming to Las Cruces runner Room at Thomas Mesilla Park Historic Dis- rent Afterschool Program 1st meeting of 2016 at La Class size is limited and Branigan Memorial Li- trict and the National participants’ payments for Posta de Mesilla, 2410 Calle they do fill up quickly. The Tempest Trio, one brary, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Register of Historic Plac- the 2016 spring session at De San Albino, Mesilla on Participants may be reim- of the most exciting trios Find out why astrono- es on Wednesday, Jan. 13 the Parks & Recreation ad- Jan. 9 at 11:30 a.m. The bursed for the cost of hav- in the world featuring mers need so many differ- at 6 p.m. at the Frank ministrative office, 1501 E. guest speaker will be Ben ing others tend to their Cellist Amit Peled playing ent telescopes, and why O’Brien Papen Communi- Hadley Ave. through Fri- Rawson, commissioner of loved one while they at- the cello that belonged to they have FITS? See how ty Center (formerly the day, Jan. 8. Any slots not Doña Ana County. Lunch tend the classes. the Great Pablo Casals the universe is a sympho- Mesilla Park Community paid for by Jan. 8, will be is selected from the menu, In our own state, 36,000 will perform in Las Cru- ny of electromagnetic ra- Center), 304 Bell Avenue. opened to the public on pay individually, and res- New Mexicans are suffer- ces on Saturday, Jan. 9 at diation and peek at and The National Register Monday, Jan. 11 and re- ervations are required for ing from Alzheimer’s. 7:30 p.m. at NMSU’s At- through the many eyes of Historic Places is the main open until the site is seating arrangements. They are cared for by kinson Recital Hall. and ears that let us enjoy federal government’s offi- at capacity. Please reserve before 106,000 unpaid caregivers, World Renowned cellist the composition. cial list of historic build- The following schools Thursday, Jan. 7, by email many of whom are mem- and artistic director of El ings, structures, sites, ob- participate in the After- or call: 527-5574 or 524-4565. bers of their own fami- Paso Pro-Musica Zuill Free Course in Spanish jects, and districts worthy for Alzheimer’s school Program for chil- Visiting Republican lies. The Alzheimer’s As- Bailey, will be featured in Families & Caregivers of preservation. For infor- dren kindergarten through Women welcome. sociation, New Mexico a special performance on mation about the public 5th grade: Alameda Ele- Chapter offers free class- Wednesday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 “Cuidando con Respeto” information meeting, mentary, Cesar Chavez/ Las Cruces hosts free es to caregivers and fami- p.m at the Rio Grande is a free course presented please contact Janet or Sunrise Elementary, Alzheimer’s course lies facing the disease. Theater. “Back to Bach,” in Spanish for caregivers Dave Clements at 524-0500. Fairacres Elementary, Families facing Alzhei- Call 1-800-272-3900 for Hermosa Heights Elemen- tary, Highland Elementa- Calista Animal Hospital ry, Mesilla Park Elementa- Proud Sponsor of our “Pet of the Week” WellSpring ry, Monte Vista Elementa- ry and Valley View Ele- Animal Services Center Weeble of the Mesilla Valley ...a New Th ought Center mentary. 3551 Bataan Memorial West Cost per child is $360 for Pit-Bull X Help sponsor an Spirituality for the 21st Century the spring session. The Af- Tricolor ~2 yr old adoptable animal! terschool Program offers a Male To sponsor call: New Thought leader in Las Cruces payment schedule of four 524-8061 Carol Carnes, author and spiritual teacher monthly payments of $90 Meet our main man Weeble, a true Aggies fan at heart. He is ready To adopt call: due the 7th of each month. to tailgate and watch some Aggie football. 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Residents gather for food and supplies Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, at Camp Hope, part of the Communi- ty of Hope at 999 W. Ama- dor Ave. Also known as tent city, the place offers home- less people a place to stay.

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POLITICS In the state Senate, former Miyagishima received more election day. Gandara re- was 18.6 percent, which means Sen. Phil Griego, a Democrat, than 51 percent of the vote, placed Miguel Silva on the 10,245 of the 54,981 eligible FROM PAGE A1 resigned his District 39 seat in while Silva got about 33 per- council. voters cast ballots. That’s just March. His replacement, for- cent and Montoya-Ortega re- In District 4, another politi- slightly less than the last city for gambling. mer Estancia Mayor Ted Bare- ceived almost 16 percent in cal newcomer, Jack Eakman, election in 2012. All those Republican Brad Winter, a la, a Republican, was appoint- her first bid for public office. won by 11 votes over Richard elected or re-elected will serve former member of the Albu- ed in April by Martinez, who Miyagishima received more Hall. Gilbert Vasquez was a four-year terms. querque City Council, was ap- is also a Republican. District than half the vote despite an distant third. Eakman re- Nearly a year ago, voters pointed by Gov. Susana Marti- 39 includes portions of Berna- intense, negative advertising placed Nathan Small, who de- chose Maury Castro as the nez to fill Duran’s term until lillo, Lincoln, San Miguel, campaign against him in the cided not to run for a third new LCPS board of education the 2016 general election. He is Santa Fe, Torrance and Valen- final weeks before the elec- term. member representing District the first man to hold the office cia counties. tion by GOAL West PAC, a Gandara and Eakman are 4. He defeated three other can- since Manuel Martinez in Griego’s replacement was political action committee both considered “progres- didates and succeeded Bonnie 1922. named by the governor rather with ties to the oil and gas sives.” Their final vote mar- Votaw, who chose not to seek In the House, State Rep. than a county commission be- industry in southeast New gins were confirmed in limit- re-election to a third term on Stephanie Maez, a Democrat cause District 39 includes mul- Mexico. ed recounts conducted by the the board. In District 5, two- representing District 21 in Al- tiple counties. With the party Mayor Pro-Tem Greg Smith, city clerk’s office shortly after term incumbent Dr. Connie buquerque, resigned in early change, the Democrats’ major- who represents District 2, de- the election. Phillips lost to Las Cruces November. Later that same ity in the state Senate drops to feated challenger Philip Van- The city also elected a new newcomer Edward Frank. month, the Bernalillo County 24 to 18. Veen to earn his second term presiding municipal judge in About 1,600 people voted in Commission appointed Demo- In Las Cruces’ non-partisan on the council. November. Kieran Ryan re- the two districts. Both will crat Idalia Lechuga-Tena of city election in November, in- In District 1, political new- ceived almost two thirds of the serve four-year terms. Albuquerque to replace Maez. cumbent Mayor Ken Miy- comer Kassandra Gandara devote, defeating William Kin- During that Feb. 3 election, Since Maez and Lechuga-Tena agishima was re-elected to a feated Eli Guzman by 18 votes. sella. Ryan replaces Melissa voters also approved a bond are both Democrats, the party third term, defeating former A third candidate, Steve Cal- Miller-Byrnes, who retired issue providing $20 million in split in the House remains at City Councillor Miguel Silva derazzo, received almost six after 16 years in the position. capital and operating funds 37 to 33 in favor of the Repub- and Las Cruces business percent of the vote even The city clerk’s office said for Doña Ana Community Col- licans. owner Gina Montoya-Ortega. though he dropped out before the turnout for the election lege.

2015 has come and gone, viduals to come forward tee shirt, plaid shorts been identified. worship, are “intolera- BOMBINGS but the investigation con- with that information,” and hiking boots who ap- He said law enforce- ble.” FROM PAGE A1 tinues. White said. pears to be carrying a ment officials also would To contact law enforce- Robert White, assistant Shortly after the bomb- bag or package, White like to make contact with ment about the church 1327 N. Miranda St. Both special agent in charge of ings, law enforcement of- said. That person was a “person of interest who bombings, call the churches – separated by the FBI office in Albu- ficials released a 20-sec- seen in the Calvary Bap- may know something” 24hour, seven-day-a- slightly more than three querque, told Las Cru- ond video that shows an tist Church parking lot about the bombings. week FBI tip line at miles – were evacuated. cens, “I encourage any- adult male wearing a about the time of the ex- The bombings, he said, 1-800-CALLFBI (225- Then a third, undeto- body anywhere who has dark blue, short-sleeved plosion there, but has not especially at a place of 5324). nated explosive, was dis- information to share that covered a couple of information with us. weeks later near a leak- “Don’t become compla- APARTMENTS AVAILABLE ing sprinkler valve at a cent,” he said. “Working First Presbyterian together, we can solve INDEPENDENT LIVING Church. this crime.” FOR SENIORS The unease began. He pointed out three “Suspicious” packages months after the bomb- 2880 N. Roadrunner Pkwy • [email protected] were reported and ings that the issue is “not checked by bomb squads, on the back burner, nor after evacuations and/or will it be. 575-556-6102 road closures, one of “Someone knows infor- which took place at the mation about this case. Mesilla Valley Mall. We are encouraging that VVILLAGEILLAGE AATT The final quarter of individual or those indi- NNORTHRISEORTHRISE

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Las Crucens were transfixed and maybe a little wary of the snow storm that hit the area Saturday, Dec. 26. More than 10 inches fell around the Las Cruces, creating vistas not often seen in southern New Mexico’s largest city.

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Professional rodeo clown Relay, left, entertains guests at the 33rd annual Cowboys for Cancer Research Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction Friday, Oct. 9, 2015.

ABOVE: Jace Nolen, age 2, emerges from the inflatable obstacle course provided for children at Albert Johnson Park during the 2015 March of Dimes March for Babies event Saturday, April 25, 2015.

RIGHT: Dogs up for adoption at the Golden Retriever Res- cue of El Paso in Las Cruces, frolic in water Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015.

New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez speaks in a hangar at the Las Cruces International Airport, Monday, July 13, 2015.

Members of the State House of Representatives gather for a session Monday, Feb. 2, in the State Roundhouse Capital Members of the State House of Representatives gather for a session Monday, Feb. 2, in the State Roundhouse Capital building. building. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | A15

LEFT: Linda Jackson, A show goat gets known as “The ready for competition at Chocolate Lady” the Southern New Mexico prepares State Fair Wednesday, chocolate-covered Sept. 30, 2015. strawberries BELOW: Tuesday, Feb. 3, From left, Cree 2015, in the store Myers dressed as Rogue, she operates on Reenie Ramirez dressed the Mesilla Plaza as She Hulk and Garrad as she prepares Burdick dressed as Wol- for Valentine’s verine pose at the Las Day. Cruces Comic Book Con- vention Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015 at the Las Cruces Convention Center.

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YEAR IN REVIEW | IMPORTANT STORIES

Sheriff , county scrap straining order from Judge First Amendment rights As a nonprofit organiza- southern New Mexico of- schools that have nominat- in 2015 Arrieta to remove Vigil were under attack. tion, TWEF relied heavily fering memberships to sin- ed an outstanding teacher. On one side is the Doña from control of the jail. TWEF no mas on sponsorships as well as gles, couples and families The selection is made by a Ana County’s Board of County Manager Julia many volunteers. Morales named panel of judges, comprised Commissioners and Coun- Brown gave the order to Organizers of The Whole TWEF continued to at- Teacher of the Year of past New Mexico Teach- ty Manager Julia Brown. Vigil who turned over con- Enchilada Fiesta (TWEF) tract between 40,000 and ers of the Year, school dis- On the other side is Sheriff trol to the county. called it quits in May 2015, 60,000 people each year. David Morales, a social trict superintendents, Na- Enrique “Kiki” Vigil. Before the jail dustup because of a lack of spon- Sonoma, LCCC part ways studies teacher from May- tionally Board Certified The two sides did not get even started, though, Vigil sorship to cover costs of field High School, was Teachers working within along very well in 2015. and the county – which sets putting on the fiesta, which As of Friday, Dec. 18, named the 2016 New Mexi- New Mexico school dis- At stake is control of the the sheriff department’s began 35 years ago as a 2015 the Sonoma Ranch co Teacher of the Year in tricts, school administra- Doña Ana County Deten- budget – have already butt- “block party for the city” Golf Course at 1274 Golf November 2015. Morales, tors, and other teachers. tion Center. ed heads. on the former Downtown Club Road and the Las Cru- who teaches New Mexico “Mr. Morales is one of a Vigil and the commis- Vigil, who was elected Mall, and grew into one of ces Country Club parted history and ENLACE (EN- kind and is a superb exam- sion’s contentious relation- sheriff in November 2014, the most popular fiestas in ways. gaging LAtino Communi- ple of teachers who deeply ship ticked up another has spoken out at county the country. “We are 100-percent pub- ties for Education) classes, care about their students’ notch Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 commission meetings A good part of that ap- lic as of (Dec. 18),” said was nominated for the lives,” said Superintendent when the sheriff’s office about the funding – which peal was provided by Ro- Robert Pounds, with Sono- state award after being Stan Rounds. “He interacts arrested the director of the he contends is subpar – of berto Estrada, who each ma Ranch. “They’re (coun- named the Las Cruces Pub- with students and builds Doña Ana County Deten- the sheriff’s department. year supervised the mak- try club) not associated as lic Schools Teacher of the long-lasting, positive relation Center, Christopher County commissioners ing of the world’s largest of (Dec. 18).” Year last April. tionships.” Barela, for fraud, and took held an investigation of flat enchilada, as certified The Las Cruces Country “I’m honored and hum- Morales is now eligible control of the jail. Vigil for alleged code-of- by the Guinness Book of Club, a 501(c)7 nonprofit, bled,” Morales said as he for the National Teacher of Later in the day, the conduct violations and the World Records. vacated its longtime loca- received word from the the Year award. He will county commission ob- sheriff responded with a Estrada had been mak- tion on North Main Street New Mexico Public Educa- also travel to Washington, tained a temporary re- lawsuit because he said his ing the 10-foot-wide enchi- in 2011 and looked for a tion Department. “This D.C. in spring 2016 to meet lada for 34 years at his own new home. The LCCC (award) also honors the President Barack Obama expense in terms of the agreed to purchase Sono- kids we teach. And, it’s a at the White House. The food supplies used. But he ma Ranch Golf Course for reflection of what all teach- last time a Las Cruces announced earlier in the a little less than $5 million, ers do, not just me.” teacher was selected for year he could no longer af- a deal that was reported as According to the New the state award was when ford to make the mammoth complete in November Mexico Public Education Pam Cort of Las Cruces enchilada and that did fac- 2014. website, the state Teacher High School was selected tor into the TWEF Board of The Las Cruces Country of the Year is chosen from as the 2013 New Mexico Directors’ decision to “re- Club was formed in 1928 as the 89 school districts and Teacher of the Year, offi- 2x2x2 tire” the fiesta. the first golf course in the state and local charter cials said. Work began in BreakfastBreakfast wwithith CCoffeeoffee the summer of 2015 on EveryEvery TTuesdayTuesdauesday the long- sought city plaza in Downtown Las Cruces. City breaks ground for Downtown plaza A city plaza in down- The plaza could open in the next block over, where by four streets because tra- town Las Cruces continues July 2016. the Bank of the West drive- ditional New Mexico pla- to move closer to a reality. Hume said efforts to through now exists, on zas are bound on all four Andy Hume, City of Las bring a plaza space back to Main Street off Griggs Av- sides. To accomplish this, a Cruces Downtown plan- Las Cruces began virtual- enue across from the Rio new street will be created. ning and development co- ly as soon as the original Grande Theatre. But since the property is All College Students 10% Off after 9PM. ordinator, said after years plaza was removed in the “We let a huge part of primarily where the bank of negotiation and plan- 1960s. Once located where our New Mexican tradi- drivethrough is, existing ning, five properties were the Bank of the West sits tion get away,” Hume said. parking will not be affect- Reserve your Special Events Room acquired for the nearly $5.5 today — 201 N. Church St. The actual design of the ed. for up to 35 people million project. — the original city plaza plaza still has not been fi- The plaza will include a IHOP 1443 The deal closed on July sat in front of Saint Gene- nalized but certain ele- performance area with a 2900 N. Telshor 15, 2015, and a vieve Church, as the heart ments will be incorporat- stage on one side of the Las Cruces, NM 88011 ground-breaking ceremo- of the city. ed, Hume said. 575-522-8240 ny was held later in July. The new plaza will sit on The space will be bound SEE PLAZA, PAGE A27 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | A17 YEAR IN REVIEW | OBITUARIES

Mayfield and Gary in greatest Aggie football For his NFL career, Vil- ed as an inaugural mem- of Las Cruces in the 1980s, Farmington. players of all-time who lanueva averaged 42.8 ber of the National His- Steinborn was in Dallas – Bradley’s name graces played on the 1959 Sun yards a punt, held a 97.9 panic Hall of Fame in where he moved in 2008 – the New Mexico High Bowl team. A star in the percent accuracy rate on 1988, as an inaugural surrounded by family School Coaches Associa- NFL and a titan in the PATs (236-of-241) and hit member of the National when he passed. tion Hall of Honor, the broadcast industry his 85-of-160 field goals. Academy of Television A businessman – he ran National High School passing makes today a He led the NFL in punts Arts and Science’s Man- a hotel and started a real Athletic Coaches Associa- very sad one for all of Ag- and punting yards in 1962 agement Hall of Fame in estate company that still tion Hall of Fame and the gieNation. I personally and 1963 with the Rams. 2003 and inducted into the exists – Steinborn also New Mexico Sports Hall feel very fortunate to have While playing in the Hispanic Sports Founda- served on boards of direc- of Fame. met and spent time with NFL, Villanueva also tion for Educations’ Na- tors for a bank, a hospital him and his friends who started a career in broad- tional Hispanic Hall of and was very active in a Jim Bradley expressed bright days casting as the sports di- Fame in 2007. number of organizations ahead for our athletic rector for KMEX-TV in “Danny Villanueva was as well as with his Tem- New Mexico high program. Los Angeles. an outstanding Aggie, a ple-Beth El congregation. school football coaching “We will be memorializ- After his NFL retire- great football player and John Hummer, who legend Jim Bradley died ing him this upcoming ment in 1968, he became a generous philanthro- along with his wife Amy Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 season and will be an- the station’s full-time pist, said NMSU Presi- operates Steinborn and at the age of 82. nouncing those plans at a news director and later dent Garrey Carruthers. Associates Real Estate in He roamed the sidelines more appropriate time. the station’s general man- “He came from a small Las Cruces after they for decades before he re- Our thoughts and prayers ager. town in New Mexico and bought David Steinborn’s tired at the end of the 2005 are with his entire family It was from that posi- rose to become a very suc- company, said he consid- season when he won his during this difficult tion that Villanueva be- cessful entrepreneur in ered Steinborn a “dear seventh and final state time.” came a pioneer of the both television and real friend and a mentor.” championship. Villanueva, went on to Spanish International estate. We are sad to hear “He has done so much The New Mexico High Danny Villanueva an eight-year career in Network that was later of his passing, yet very for the city and state,” School Hall of Fame foot- the National Football sold and renamed Univi- proud of all his accom- Hummer said. ball coach snared five New Mexico State Uni- League as a punter and sion. plishments. Our hearts go Hummer first came to state championships versity football great and placekicker for the Los As a businessman, he out to his family.” Las Cruces in 2000 to during two stints at May- NM State benefactor Angeles Rams and the co-founded the invest- oversee the construction field High and two at Ros- Danny Villanueva, 77, Dallas Cowboys. ment firm Bastion Capi- of MountainView Region- well High, and even di- passed away Thursday, An English major at tal in 1992 and co-founded al Medical Center. Once rected the New Mexico June 19, 2015 in California NM State and a talented Rustic Canyon/Fontis he met and got to know State University’s grid- after suffering a stroke. sportswriter as well, he Partners, an investment Steinborn, he asked his iron gang for a while. Villanueva played for was signed as an undraft- firm aimed at helping new friend to join the ini- Bradley had suffered a the Aggies as a punter, ed free agent by the Rams family businesses. tial board of directors for stroke in 2012. placekicker and quarter- after a Los Angeles scout Villanueva served as the medical center. Stein- A tweet from the May- back in 1958 and 1959 after had remembered seen the Commissioner of born did so and became field High School football transferring from Reed- him kick a 49-yard field Boxing for the 1984 Los chairman. Twitter account, @mh- ley (Calif.) Junior College. goal in the Aggies 29-12 Angeles Olympic Orga- Next to my father, he’s strojans, summed up the He helped lead the Aggies win against the New Mex- nizing Committee. someone I’d always seek news in one sentence: to an 8-3 season as a se- ico Lobos in Albuquer- As a philanthropist, he advice from,” Hummer “We lost the Greatest Tro- nior, including a 28-8 win que. established the Danny said. jan.” over North Texas in the He played for the Rams Villanueva Scholarship David Steinborn A native of Battle The numbers tell the 1959 Sun Bowl. from 1960 to 1964, setting Endowment to recognize Creek, Mich., Steinborn story: He was inducted into the team’s record for sin- NM State students who Jeff Steinborn summed also lived in Tucson, Ariz. • Five state champion- the US Bank/NM State gle-season punting aver- excel in leadership and up his dad, David, with a and moved to southern ships with Mayfield Hall of Fame in 1970. age (45.5 yards per punt in community involvement simple line: “He was a big- New Mexico in 1963 when • Two state champion- Villanueva, an English 1962) and career gross in 1991. ger-than- life guy.” David he bought a hotel in Las ships with Roswell major and sportswriter punting average (44.3 In 2002, Villanueva pre- Steinborn, 79, died Tues- Cruces. • 310 career high school while at NM State, was a yards per punt). Both sented a major gift toward day, Nov. 10, 2015 after a He served three terms victories strong friend to his alma stood for 45 years. the university’s stadium second bout with pancreat- • 23 victories as Divi- mater as well, giving the Villanueva was traded annex project. The stadi- ic cancer. A former mayor SEE OBITUARIES, PAGE A18 sion- I football coach with university millions of dol- to the Cowboys for the um annex, later known as NMSU With Bradley at lars over his lifetime. He 1965 season, and played in the Fulton Center. It the helm, Mayfield won was awarded an honorary two NFL Championship serves academic as well state championships in doctorate by the universi- Games including the as athletic purposes, and 1971, and then in 1995, ty in 1999. famed 1967 “Ice Bowl” in Villanueva’s gift funded ALTERATIONS • GIFT SHOP 1996, 1998 and in his last “New Mexico State Green Bay – his final NFL the Danny Villanueva We can make your clothes fit. season of 2005. football and the entire game. Victory Club dining facili- His sons Michael and athletics department lost Villanueva connected ty. NFL items have arrived. Gary were members of a true legend with the on 100 consecutive The Villanueva Victory 225 E. Idaho #32 in La Mission Plaza his staff on that last passing of Danny Villan- point-after-touchdown Club contains several championship team and ueva,” said NM State Di- kicks with the Cowboys, pieces of memorabilia Hours: Tues thru Fri - 10AM - 6PM went on to win state titles rector of Athletics Mario setting a team record that from his time as an Aggie Saturday : 10AM - 2PM of their own — Michael Moccia. “Danny was a ran 41 years before being and NFL player. Phone Number: 527-1411 as his dad’s successor at Hall of Famer, one of the broken. Villanueva was induct- A18 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

FROM PAGE A17 with others. There were er at Desert Hills Ele- OBITUARIES things I picked up from mentary School and the as mayor, the last term cy, however, continues on his work in the past that I offensive line coach for ending in 1987. He was — both at Temple Beth-El still include in my present the Centennial High also on the U.S. Confer- where he served as rabbi work.” School Hawks. ence of Mayors Standing from 1998 to 2007 and Though he never The football stadium Energy Committee, the rabbi emeritus thereafter, stopped studying, Kane enduring the game was National League of Cities as well as within the com- joyed his retirement to the blanketed in Artesia or- Standing Committee on munity he called home fullest, by exploring his ange and Centennial Transportation, and the for the last two decades of talents for painting, sculpt- crimson garb and ablaze Teen Pregnancy Task his life. ing and pottery, as well as with flashes of sunlight Force. Steinborn served as Having earned his continuing his work as a sparking off the instru- NMSU president Gerry Carruthers announced in 2015 there will be changes in how jobs will be approached Chairperson of the Las bachelor’s degree at the theater reviewer for the ments of the Centennial and how hierarchy will function throughout the Cruces Energy Task Force University of New York, Las Cruces Bulletin. and Artesia High School learning institution. Committee and as Presi- Buffalo, and his reform “I would say that he was bands. Music filled the dent of the Las Cruces Rabbinic Ordination from very creative as an educa- stadium like a melodi- City Housing Corpora- Hebrew Union College tor and as a person,” Karol ous fog, and cheering Top-heavy NMSU tion. For 11 years, he was Jewish Institute of Reli- said. “He was very diverse rumbled through the Chairperson of the Las gion in Cincinnati in 1970, in his interests and tal- stands. Cruces Codes Enforce- Kane went where his call- ents. He had all these fun Of course one thing announces changes ment Board of Appeals. ing took him for close to things that he could do, was missing. Grays. Or, He also served as presi- three decades before tak- but in the Jewish world, as he’s known to so many, dent of Temple Beth-El ing up residence and he was known for his car- Coach Rog. But all of A reorganization is A new path and was president of the eventually retiring in Las ing, his knowledge and his southern New Mexico in order at New Mexico was needed Doña Ana County United Cruces. While here, he creativity in relating our came together that day to State University and NMSU hired the com- Way, and he served four served as president of the religion to our everyday compete, to move and run the school hopes such a pany Deloitte Consult- years as chairman of the New Mexico State Univer- lives.” and throw and catch and move could save up to ing to study the univer- local United Jewish Ap- sity Interfaith Council, cheer and to support each $53 million. sity and develop plans peal. He was chair of the was appointed by the other and to show solidar- The more than 3,000 to find savings. Mesilla Valley Hospice dean of students to the ity for a man who could staff employees – ex- Capital Campaign. Student Success Adviso- have been our father, our cluding the about 900 No staffi ng ry Cluster and served on brother, our son, our faculty members – cuts planned the university’s Institu- friend. learned Tuesday, Sept. “I asked if we were tional Review Board for And the people who 22, 2015 there will be overstaffed,” Car- Research with Human came to the game, the changes on the way in ruthers said. Deloitte Subjects as a community Class 4A New Mexico how jobs will be ap- responded that staffing representative. High School State Foot- proached and how hier- organization was more He was well known for ball Championship, all archy will function out of line than were fostering connections be- honored Coach Rog in the throughout the learn- staffing levels. So while tween the Jewish commu- best way possible. They ing institution. a hiring freeze remains nity and the community respected each other, the For the immediate fu- at the university, there at large, said Rabbi Law- Roger Grays game of football, the sta- ture, that means no are no cuts planned. rence Karol, current spir- dium, and one man who staff reductions. Carruthers, though, itual leader at Temple All of southern New made a difference. said he understands Beth-El and a longtime Mexico honored Centen- Coach Rog’s mother ‘We never have one can “never say money to do Rabbi Gerald Kane friend of Kane. nial High School assistant and sister had come from anything” never.” He said he does “He really enjoyed, as a football coach Roger Waco, Texas and were not want to say there Fondly remembered as rabbi and a teacher, diving Grays on Saturday, Dec. 5, trying to honor him in a “The NMSU we know will never be cuts and a teacher, a mentor and a into texts, studying them 2015 during the Hawks very public forum among today cannot sustain paint himself into a community leader, Rabbi and discussing them. He state championship game. thousands of strangers the marketplace of to- corner. Gerald M. Kane died Fri- was always looking for dif- Grays, 44, died Dec. 2 during the darkest hours morrow,” University “We may or may not day, May 29 and was laid ferent ways to relate the after sustaining injuries of their sorrow. President Garrey Car- be overstaffed,” Car- to rest at the Masonic sacred texts to the world in an automobile acci- “He was my only son,” ruthers said. “We never ruthers said. Cemetery in Las Cruces we currently live in and dent on Nov. 26. He was a his mother whispered. have money to do any- on June 3, 2015. His lega- share those discoveries physical education teach- And she smiled a little. thing (inventive).” Top heavy He said the school “Many workers have cannot continue to cut management titles,” ADDICTION RECOVERY CENTER budget in reaction to Carruthers said. “We SETTING THE STANDARD FOR PSYCHIATRIC & ADDICTION SERVICES WWee declining enrollment, don’t want to have any Mesilla Valley Hospital offers the following Theservices Addiction for Recovery adults strugglingCenter at Mesilla with drugValley & Hospital increased costs and manager managing is dedicatedalcohol addiction to helping and individuals co-occurring struggling mental with healthdrug shrinking federal re- less than three peo- SSellell andconditions: alcohol addiction. Through our structured, inpatient program,- Inpatient we guide Addiction people Recovery on the path Center to recovery by search funding. 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Mark Wong Focus on Neighborhoods leads a tour of the interior of the Downtown pilot project, which ran greenhouse merchants until Dec. 31, 2015. where New The Downtown retail- Mexico organize ers’ goal was to spread Greenhouse Holdings In July 2015, Down- their message to neigh- LLC plans to town merchants pooled borhoods physically re- raise bed- their resources to pro- moved from the core of ding plants duce a discount card the city, such as Sonoma and may available at all their busi- Ranch, said Joanne Ray, venture nesses. The card carried project coordinator and into berry the slogan ‘Keep Down- co-owner of the Main production. town in Your Wallet.’ Street Bistro & Ale Thirteen shops and restaurants signed on for the discount card SEE FOCUS, PAGE A22

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High-tech commercial greenhouse dershot of New Mexico as planned, its high-tech greenhouse to at 4884 S. Main St., greenhouse, which will greenhouse may become NMGH is a partner- be equipped with state- a catalyst for growing create 120 jobs ship of Colorado Finan- of-the-art water purifi- the economy and ad- In October, Gov. Susa- cial Holdings and Ol- cation and recycling sys- vancing horticultural na Martinez and Mark son’s Greenhouse Gar- tems. research. Wong, founding partner dens, a commercial Wong said NMGH will NMGH has received of Colorado Financial grower with facilities in raise plants for the local $250,000 from the state’s Holdings, announced Utah and Colorado. market as well as major Local Economic Devel- During the 2015 pilot program, Malu and Sandra Bender of New Mexico Green- The company will in- urban markets. It sells opment Act (LEDA) Mas Art gave out more than 500 ‘Keep Downtown in Your house Holdings LLC vest $6 million to reha- to big-box stores. Wallet’ cards offering discounts at 13 Downtown businesses. (NMGH) will open a bilitate the former Al- If the business grows SEE VENTURES, PAGE A22

2015 NEW New ‘gentlemen’s barbershop’ invites relaxation Growth and Change BUSINESSES

Existing years have focused heavi- narrow in terms of space Cheeky Chaps, Your Pet businesses look ly on aerospace activity that fits companies’ Space, Southern New and value-added agricul- needs. Mexico Berkshire to expand ture. He called for the con- Hathaway “We’re getting more struction of spec build- HomeServices, Las Reporting on its 2015 looks from those indus- ings and streamlining of Cruces Florist fiscal year, CEO Davin tries,” he said. “We are permitting processes in Downtown Branch, Lopez of the Mesilla Val- able to capture the atten- both the county and city. Alpha Fire Extinguisher, ley Economic Develop- tion of the companies Lopez said during the LLC, Picacho Peak ment Alliance, said com- with our unique asset.” fiscal year from July 1, panies already operating He said although some 2014 to June 30, 2015, 50 Brewery, Planet Fitness in Doña Ana County are 423,000 square feet of in- percent of growth oc- on Telshor Boulevard, beginning to move into dustrial and commercial curred in companies Border International, expansion mode follow- space has been created, coming into the area, 50 Aarons on Valley Drive, ing years of uncertainty. the county needs more. percent in companies al- AARCA Space Corp., Cheeky Chaps’ head honcho Chris Manangos and owner He said MVEDA’s ef- “We’re down to almost ready located here. New Mexico Laura Romanelli sit in the display area for Johnny G. forts to diversify the local zero in Santa Teresa and Greenhouse. grooming products for men at the new “gentlemen’s bar- economy in the past two the city is getting very SEE CHANGE, PAGE A22 bershop” in Mesilla. A20 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 BUSINESS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN New Faces Save the Date TUE 1/5 Student Union, New Mexico Denni Cheney University graduate and Belen, Hobbs, Ruidoso, with a bachelor’s degree 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. MVE- State University. Employers New Mexico native, Alamogordo and Farm- in economics, a concen- DA Business in the Border- may register by going to www. The Bridge of South- Cheney joined The ington in support of her tration in sociology and plex Forum Hotel Encanto de careerservices.nmsu.edu. ern New Mexico selected Bridge as president and two children. a minor in government. Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor Blvd. Denni Cheney to lead the CEO as of February 1. She previously Denni Cheney, president and FRI 2/19 nonprof- Cheney was involved Alicia Garcia worked years in the CEO of The Bridge of Southern Small Business Develop- it collab- in community service legal field New Mexico will speak. Regis- ment Center at Doña Ana tration is required and closes Community College social orative campaigns for the past Alicia Garcia joined While attending Thursday, Dec. 31. Advance media marketing workshop. that ad- eight years in Las Cru- WEST as program coor- NMSU, Garcia worked at registration is $25, payable at The all-day event will feature vocates ces, including the NMSU dinator, a position previ- Arrowhead Technology www.mveda.com/blog. Pay- guest presenter Eric Spellmann. for edu- President’s Associates ously held by Manuel Incubator, and was in- ment at the door is $30. Registration through Feb. 12. cation, Board, Tough Enough Morales, who succeeded volved in Voice Against For information and an early work- To Wear Pink and the Jennifer Craig as re- Cancer, a campus orga- FRI 1/22 registration discount, contact CHENEY force Community Foundation gional manager. nization, 6-9 p.m. Chamber Choice Pavla Paiz at 527-7676 or email readi- of Southern New Mexi- Garcia, a native of Las She is a member of Awards & Gala, Greater Las [email protected]. ness and economic devel- co. She had more than Cruces is a graduate of the organizing team for Cruces Chamber of Commerce, opment in Doña Ana 20 years of volunteer Mayfield High School. Startup Weekend Las Las Cruces Convention Center, SAT 3/5-SUN 3/6 County and statewide. leadership and service She graduated from Cruces and participates 680 E. University Ave. For more 10 a.m. Las Cruces Home information, call the Chamber Builders Association 2016 A New Mexico State in public schools in NMSU in December 2015 in the Relay for Life. at 524-1968. Home & Garden Show, Las Cruces Convention Center. FRI 1/30 – MON 2/1 Booth spaces and show spon- Las Cruces Day Santa Fe, sorship opportunities available. Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 W. Early bird registration deadline Arrowhead Partners with Businesses San Francisco, Santa Fe. Annual Feb. 12; late registration dead- event to focus on the legisla- line Feb. 19. For more informa- tive issues of Las Cruces and tion, contact the association at Arrowhead Park to construction services for the Arrowhead’s innovation and en- Southern New Mexico. Hosted 526-6126 or [email protected]. planned Arrowhead Park innova- trepreneurship programs for stu- by the Greater Las Cruces build for business – tion community. Arrowhead Park dents, faculty and private sector Chamber of Commerce and the SAT 3/12 MON 3/14 Council of the Conquistadores. Spaceport America Drone In August 2015, New Mexico will provide land, space, services companies and startups. Early bird registration ends Jan. Summit to be held at Spaceport State University’s Arrowhead and connections to NMSU for ex- Arrowhead Park is located on 8. For more information, call the America in Sierra County. For Center entered into a develop- isting and startup companies. approximately 175 acres at the Chamber at 524-1968. information regarding sponsor- ment agreement with Albuquer- RIO’s first Arrowhead Center southern end of New Mexico ship and vendor opportunities, que-based RIO Real Estate Invest- project will be a new 40,000-square- State University. TUE 2/2 – WED 2/3 contact info@spaceportdrone- ment Opportunities LLC to pro- foot Innovation Center that will 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Career summit.com. 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Career Connections and candidates are encouraged “We are thrilled to host this and spectators from around the ited on the spot.” Fair set for February to attend both days to maximize exciting and educational sum- world, the Spaceport America “Small-drone use in filmmak- their networking opportunities. mit for small drones at Space- Drone Summit offers an agenda ing allows directors to shoot New Mexico State University NMSU has 90 bachelor’s and port America,” said Spaceport featuring: scenes that were previously im- will hold its 11th annual Career 50 graduate degree programs. America CEO Christine Ander- • Three drone race categories possible,” said Jon Hendry, Connections Fair 9 a.m. to 3 The university is a NASA Space son. “Our 12,000-foot spaceway and race tracks; obstacle, cine- member of the Board, New p.m. Feb. 2-3 on the third floor Grant College, a Hispanic-serv- and north campus are perfect matography and freestyle Mexico Filmmakers Give Back. of Corbett Center Student ing institution and is home to for this type of multifaceted • Speakers from both the film Speaker and workshop con- Union. the very first Honors College in event and can easily accommo- and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle tent about the use of small The first day will be devoted New Mexico. U.S. News and date thousands of partici- (UAV) industries drones with video capability is to business, agriculture, liberal World Report ranks NMSU in pants.” • Demos and workshops targeted to an audience of pro- arts and community health the top tier among Best Nation- More than 1,000 attendees are teaching practical skills fessionals, hobbyists and ama- professions. al Universities. expected for the three-day con- • Drone industry vendors teur drone pilots in the fields The second day will be for Employers may register by ference and small drone racing from across the USA of engineering, construction, engineering, science and tech- going to www.careerservices. event designed to help drone • Screenings of leading-edge development, ranching and nology nmsu.edu. pilots measure their skills in a footage and movies shot with farming, cinematography, Employers attending the ca- quantitative way. drones weddings, government, oil and reer fair will be interacting Spaceport to host Small drones are classified by “Our race program has been gas and real estate, among oth- with candidates who would like drone summit the FAA as those weighing a designed to test pilots’ abili- ers. to learn more about their ca- maximum of 55 pounds, flying ties based on speed, safety, For information regarding reer field, or obtain a position Spaceport America has an- at a maximum altitude of 400 and navigation around obsta- sponsorship and vendor oppor- as an intern, co-op, summer, or nounced the launch of the first feet. cles,” said Chief Pilot Dro- tunities contact info@space- regular employee. Spaceport America Drone Bringing together drone pi- neU™ Paul Aitken. “As well, a portdronesummit.com Though each day of the fair Summit to be held March 12-14 lots and enthusiasts, film and panel of experts will be judg- Register at www.spaceport- has a different focus, employers at Spaceport America. other industry professionals ing aerial footage shot and ed- dronesummit.com. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN BUSINESS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | A21

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Las Crucen began working full and CEO of the Mesilla Arrowhead, mer of 2015 with the heads NM time in the business in Valley Economic Devel- goal of launching 1987, and has been ac- opment Alliance, for out- MVEDA aid crowdfunding cam- Home Builders tive in both the Las standing results achieved start-ups paigns by January Association Cruces and New Mexi- in new and expanded 2016. co homebuilders orga- companies over the past To help entrepre- “The launch will be a The New Mexico Home nizations. year. neurs overcome finan- big campaign for Las Builders Association on She previously man- According to nomina- cial barriers and move Cruces,” said Arrow- Nov. 6, 2015, installed as aged the business that tion, “Davin and MVEDA their products into head Center Director its first woman president, was the predecessor to worked with a group of broader markets with and CEO Kathy Han- Pat Bellestri-Martinez of Mountain View Co-op. completed projects over crowdfunding cam- sen. “By launching all Soledad Canyon Earth the past year that is the paigns, the Mesilla together we could Pat Bellestri-Martinez of Builders. most impressive of any Valley economic De- bring more visibility Soledad Canyon Builders Lopez named Her late husband and in Las Cruces is the 2016 economic region in the state.” velopment Alliance to the companies. business partner Mario president of the New Mex- A sample list includes (MVEDA) is partner- “The companies are Bellestri was a past presi- ico Home Builders Associ- developer CN Wire (Turkish wire ing with New Mexico interested in attract- dent of the organization. ation. of the year manufacturer), ARCA State University’s Ar- ing investors, but it’s Pat Bellestri-Martinez Space (unmanned vehi- rowhead Center. also important for and Mario Bellestri built their own home, the first The 2015 New Mexico cles), Franco Whole The project, Cruces them to create a bigger their rammed earth con- home to be built in Tala- IDEA Developer of the Foods (food processing) KICK, began in sum- awareness.” struction company to- vera. Year Award went to and MCS (manufacturer gether, starting with Bellestri-Martinez Davin Lopez, president and distributor).

City Focuses on Redevelopment of Commercial Districts Realizing El Paseo on cesses, including Picturing March 17 had presented El Paseo (2010-2011) and the Amador Proximo would be preserved in ed for reconstruction start- Hadley Avenue and on commercial development 2012 El Paseo Corridor many ways, such as painting in 2017 that will address Avenida de Mesilla to pro- specialist Michele Reeves, Community Blueprint. City Council in October ing the landmark water drainage issues while add- vide “seamless transition to who spoke to stakeholders Closing of the anchor approved a blueprint for re- tower in bright colors and ing a median, sidewalks, add modes of transporta- on the topic, “Building store at El Paseo Ranch vitalizing the neighborhood repurposing cotton trailers curbs and bike lanes. tion,” said Wyatt Kartch- Blocks of Great Commer- Plaza was a disappointment called Amador Proximo, to form the gateway to the More than 1.5 miles of ner, project manager for cial Districts.” to both city officials an following a year of research neighborhood. north Valley Drive from Pi- Molzen Corbin. She presented slides of nearby businesses. planning and a community More than 200 residents, cacho Avenue to Avenida de The engineering firm simple, incremental chang- “There is disappointment input charrette in June. business owners, leaders of Mesilla and less than a recommended additional es by business such as cre- when it appears a business The West Amador neigh- nonprofits, city officials, quarter-mile of Avenida de turning lanes at the Pica- ating appealing displays at is not succeeding, said borhood is bounded by Me- real estate professionals Mesilla would be redone. cho, Amador and Avenida the sidewalk or in the park- Community Development silla Street, West Hadley and developers took part in The New Mexico Depart- de Mesilla intersections, as ing lot that led to the re- Director David Weir, whose Avenue, Valley Drive and the input sessions. ment of Transportation has well as modifications to the birth of older commercial department is coordinating West Amador Avenue. The In her final comments to committed $11 million to Hadley Avenue intersec- corridors not unlike El Realizing El Paseo. area is just west of the Las attendees, Susan Hender- the project, but the price tion. Paseo. Jugo Rios, general man- Cruces Railroad Museum. son, principal of the plan- could be higher, depending At Hadley Avenue there Realizing El Paseo had ager of HomeSmart, said It consists of large tracts of ning and design consulting on the amount of work would be a dedicated left given its first public presen- his store had advertised its vacant land as well as par- firm PlaceMakers, recom- that’s undertaken. turn lane, with a shared tation Feb. 28, with New location next to the ranch cels with buildings that are mended approaching Throughout the planning right turn and through Mexico State University en- market. no longer functional. neighborhood redevelop- process, public input ses- lane. gineering students outlin- “There’s been high traf- Elements of the plan in- ment incrementally. She sions were held and the en- ing options for road and fic,” he said. “We’re going to clude creating a gateway to encouraged participants to gineering firm planning the Realizing El Paseo traffic changes intended to take a hit. I’m kind of con- the neighborhood, repur- each become a champion of project, Molzen Corbin, es- improve traffic flow and cerned.” posing vacant industrial one aspect of the re-devel- tablished a website, www. Los Altos Ranch Market safety and stimulate com- Commenting on the key structures as spaces for opment proposal. valleydrive.net, to keep at the intersection of Wyatt mercial activity. role the market the market new industrial and com- “There’s a large amount stakeholders informed. Drive and El Paseo Road in El Paseo Road is a north- played, he said, “The plaza mercial ventures, creating of land available for infill,” Plans call for drainage/ March 2015 announced the south corridor in Las Cru- had been dead for four or a food truck plaza to serve Henderson said. “If it’s flood prevention improve- store was closing. The ances, connecting the com- five years. Then Pro’s the area, enhancing green done in phases, one devel- ments, two 12-foot driving nouncement came just a mercial district, Downtown, Ranch came in and other space, building housing opment can feed the next.” lanes in each direction, a week after the second pub- and the nearby historic businesses started to open.” around a redesigned Brani- In late December a raised center median, lic presentation on Realiz- neighborhoods with New The Ranch Market gan Park and in other parts spokesperson for the City’s curbs, sidewalks and pro- ing El Paseo, a process city Mexico State University. opened as Pro’s Ranch Mar- of the neighborhood, and Community Development tected bike lanes. ADA im- planners hoped would lead It has been the focus of ket in 2011. When the busi- encouraging the develop- Department said there has provements and property to reinvigoration the El several planning processes ness went bankrupt, CNG ment of the entertainment been no further activity. access management would Paseo corridor. aiming to maximize its po- Ranch, a company formed district on Hadley Avenue be incorporated. Realizing El Paseo was a tential as sustainable, us- by two California market by making the street more Valley Drive Due to right-of-way con- partnership between the er-firendly destination in its chains with the expectation pedestrian friendly. straints, a slightly different City and a number of com- own right. Realizing El of providing about 170 jobs, Neighborhood heritage South Valley Drive is slat- design will be used north of munity organizations. Paseo built on such pro- took over in February 2014. A22 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 BUSINESS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

CHANGE FROM PAGE A19 “We can help others do what horizontal and vertical launch FOCUS we’re doing - share the know campuses with leasing and FROM PAGE 19 how, do training and set up.” build-to-suit options, Space- He said in the past, 70 to 80 desert Southwest, is now a port America is welcoming House. percent of growth has come company in its own right. Spaceport America qualified new prospective ten- Producing and dis- from companies coming into In 2015, New Mexico Shrimp announces ants with a First Flight is Free tributing the card was the area. opened a production facility program. the first project of an “At the heart of the reces- located at 705 Sequoia Road in development plan emerging Downtown sion, it was 95 percent,” he Mesquite. Green Chamber Merchants Associa- said. “Our companies are now With help from investor and Spaceport America has an- launches ‘No More tion that began pull- moving out of recession.” co-owner Rodney Rance, New nounced the launch of a master ing together last win- During the past year, Mexico Shrimp Co. built a 75 development plan opening up ad- Walmarts’ campaign ter. MVEDA has intensified its ef- by 150 foot structure that will ditional build-to-suit parcels For its first event, forts to assist local business- house 12 above-ground pools, within the north and east cam- On April 20, 2015, the Las Cru- The Downtown Las es. each containing 12,800 gallons puses at the 18,000-acre facility in ces City Council unanimously Cruces Merchants As- “We’ve seen a change this of water for raising Pacific Sierra County. rejected rezoning 7.31 acres of sociation hosted a past year,” he said. “We have white shrimp. The “Reach for the Stars at farmland at the corner of Tashi- special Friday event - been sitting down and talking The company, nurtured by Spaceport America” campaign ro and Valley drives. from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 4, to companies and understand- NMSU’s Arrowhead Research features a new plan targeted to The proposal was for the con- 2015. ing their issues instead of just Center, is poised to become a commercial space and space-re- struction of a grocery store, Music, refresh- surveying them.” hub of seafood production lated technology companies. drive-through pharmacy and a ments, a photo booth, Lopez said during the fiscal and distribution in New Mexi- Some 250 acres surrounding 12 bay self-serve gas station, be- decorating contest, year July 1, 2014 to June 30 co and surrounding states. the Gateway to Space terminal lieved to be a Walmart brand fa- free gift wrapping and 2015, 454 new economic-based New Mexico Shrimp Co. also and the site’s 12,000-ft by 200-foot cility. Santa were part of the jobs had been created. could spawn a national and spaceway will be divided into The Las Cruces Green Cham- festivities, which took international industry, sup- parcels of between 4 and 30 ber of Commerce fought the place along Main NM Shrimp starts plying inland locations acres. proposal by launching a “No Street and in partici- production in around the globe with fresh Another 100 acres within the More Walmarts” campaign, and pating businesses. shrimp. vertical launch campus, ranging neighborhood businesses cam- “We have joined to- Mesquite “Our business model al- from 1.5- to 22-acre parcels, are paigned against the rezoning gether to pro- lows for sub-leasing,” said also now ready for build-to-suit initiative. mote business on The New Mexico Shrimp co-owner Tracey Carrillo, tenancy. The City of Las Cruces cur- Main Street and pro- Co., which began as an exper- company founder and NMSU In addition to offering new rently has three Walmarts and a mote each other,” Ray iment in raising shrimp in the professor. parcels of land within both the Sam’s Club. said.

VENTURES FROM PAGE A19 Erickson said studies and Gov. Susana Marti- During its first year in show that new medical nez announced in July operation in Las Cruces, closing fund and has complex will also include graduates tend to remain the company, which de- the city will provide an pledged to create 123 jobs a smaller building with in the area after gradua- velops and manufactures abated lease of office, in the next four years. two auditoriums, each tion, which will provide large, unmanned aircraft, showroom and hangar These new jobs will in- seating 250. improved local health would build a testing and space valued at about clude botanists, geneti- Dr. George Mychaskiw, care and likely result in manufacturing facility at $55,000. cists and greenhouse dean of the college, said fewer emergency room the Las Cruces Airport. The New Mexico Eco- staff. the total cost of the proj- visits. The facility will pro- nomic Development De- ect, including construc- “All this will reduce duce electric-powered un- partment (NMEDD) will Burrell College tion and operating costs local area health care manned aerial systems. contribute $500,000 in to open in 2016 for the first couple of costs, making Las Cruces The announcement stat- Local Economic Develop- years, will be $103 mil- and southern New Mexi- ed that ARCA will look to ment Act (LEDA) funds Gencon Construction lion. Gov. Susana Martinez co more attractive for employ 100 high-paying toward the construction Co., Inc. of Las Cruces is Construction is project- speaks at the October an- business,” he said. jobs over three years with of a new 14,000 square- the general contractor for ed to generate $87 million nouncement New Mexico Burrell College will pay an average annual salary foot hangar and manufac- the $28 million, 80,000 in economic activity and Greenhouse Holdings LLC is NMSU $268,329 a year to of $52,000. turing space. square foot Burrell Col- directly or indirectly sup- opening a commercial lease the land. Burrell Flight tests for ARCA The company had se- greenhouse at the former lege of Osteopathic Medi- port some 360 workers. students will pay NMSU Space Corp.’s AirStrato cured $1.2 million in pri- Aldershot of New Mexico cine, slated for comple- The chief investor is en- greenhouse on South Main student fees. And Burrell drone were scheduled to vate investment, accord- tion in May 2016. trepreneur and former Street. College will give the begin in late 2015 at the ing to NMED. New Mexico architec- Rosemont Realty CEO NMSU Foundation an an- Las Cruces airport and “We know Las Cruces tural firm Dekker/ Dan Burrell, who placed versity economics profes- nual $500,000 gift for stu- later at Space Port Amer- is really hungry for the Perich/Sabatini designed $35M in private funds in sor Chris Erickson said a dent scholarships. ica, where the craft could aerospace industry to the building. escrow for the medical study conducted by Pitts- be flown to higher alti- take off, “ Popescu said. Although located on the college. burgh consulting firm Drone company tudes. “We hope ARCA will be New Mexico State Univer- Burrell said creation of Tripp Umbach estimates establishes Popescu said ARCA really active fulfilling sity campus, the four-year the school will involve the that the Burrell College began in Europe in 1999 that dream in Las Cru- medical college is an in- work of 30 New Mexico when fully operational headquarters as an NGO developing ces.” dependent academic in- companies and he vowed will generate $78 million in Las Cruces rockets, rocket launchers, Chris Lang, founder of stitution. his school would only use dollars per year in addi- aircraft and balloons, all LNG, a Las Cruces digital The main building will New Mexico companies tional economic activity, Dumitru Popescu, of which were manufac- marketing company be three stories high. The New Mexico State Uni- supporting 350 jobs. ARCA Space Corp. CEO, tured in Romania. named COO. FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 A23 Send sports news to: [email protected] 2015 YEAR IN REVIEW

The Mesilla Valley Christian School boys basketball team won a state championship in March in Albuquerque. The Centenni- al High boys basketball team won a state championship in March in Al- buquerque.

Fans turn out in force to see the New Mexico State University men’s basketball team. The Aggies won their fourth-straight WAC title in 2015. NMSU women, Son Blazers, Hawks Saterfield led the way with 17 points. The Hawks defeated Capital, Ber- men snare titles fi nish on top nalillo and Española Valley to ad- New Mexico State Universi- The Centennial High Hawks boys vance to the title game. They fin- ty controlled the Western Ath- basketball team defeated Gallup 52- ished the 2014-15 season with a 28-4 letic Conference’s regular sea- 38, Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Albu- record. son and the championship querque to win the three-year-old The Mesilla Valley Christian Son tournament in 2015. Las Cruces school’s first 5A state Blazers were paced by senior for- Both the men’s and wom- championship on the hardcourt. ward Jeff Adler who poured in 20 en’s teams won the conference The same day, the Mesilla Valley points in the title game. titles. Christian Schools boys basketball The Son Blazers beat Santa Rosa In the NCAA Tournament – squad topped Laguna Acoma 63-49 to and Santa Fe Prep to move to the the Aggies’ fourth-straight win the 3A state championship. For title game and finished 27-2 on the trip to the Big Dance – the Centennial, sophomore guard Joe season. men’s team fell to No. 2-seed Kansas Friday, March 20, in Omaha, Neb. The women’s basketball Salas brings home querque in May 2015. team – in the NCAA Tourna- fi rst 3,200 title The Knights star comes from a ment for the first time in 27 lineage of runners. His parents, years – lost to No. 1 seed Mary- After more than 50 years of New David and Kelly, both ran track land Terrapins in the Spokane Mexico high school competition in during their high school years – for Region, Saturday, March 21. the 3,200-meter race, Las Cruces Mayfield High and Alamogordo High The NM State women won finally has a champion in the respectfully – then moved on to run the regular-season WAC event. Oñate High School track for New Mexico State Universi- crown after going 13-1 in con- then-sophomore Thomas Salas ty. His grandfather, Tom Burns, was ference play, its first outright NMSU senior guard DK Eldridge flies high for a dunk snared the individual 3,200-meter also the boys’ track and cross-coun- conference title in 20 years. against Seattle University Saturday, Jan, 17, 2015 at title at the 2015 NMAA State Track try coach at Alamogordo during the home in the Pan American Center. & Field Championships in Albu- 1990s. A24 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 SPORTS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

NMSU running back Larry Rose III looks for running room against Troy University Satur- day, Oct. 24 at home in Aggie Memorial Stadium during the Tough Enough to Wear Pink Game. Rose was named a third-team All American after the season. Las Cruces teenager Amy Salinas won a silver medal in the United States Boxing Ju- nior Olympics June 8 to 13, 2015 in Charleston, W.V., where she represented the Las Rose selected AP Cruces Police Athletic League (PAL). back 1,000-yard rusher for the Aggies All-American since Denvis Manns (1995-98). Boxer wins silver medal Salinas started watching her uncle, The sophomore broke the all-time Jose Salinas, box at the PAL gym NM State football’s Larry Rose III single season rushing record for NM Her dad calls her “La Picosita” — when she was 7. was selected to the Associated Press State with his 191 yards against The Feisty One — a perfect nickname She put on the gloves for the first All-America Third Team, the associa- UL-Lafayette during week 10 of the for Las Cruces teenager Amy Salinas. time a year later. tion announced Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. season. He finished the year ranked The 14-year-old won a silver medal Her most immediate goal: To make He was the only Sun Belt Conference No. 6 in the all-time single season in the United States Boxing Junior the U.S. Olympic boxing team. student-athlete chosen for this presti- rushing records for the Sun Belt Con- Olympics June 8 to 13, 2015 in Charles- Salinas’s silver medal goes along gious honor. ference. ton, W.V., where she represented the with her other boxing awards, includ- Rose is the seventh Aggie to be The Fairfield, Texas native had Las Cruces Police Athletic League ing two title belts from the World named to an Associated Press three 200-yard rushing games and (PAL). Boxing Tournament. All-America team and the first since seven 100-yard rushing games. Karl Dean in 1974 and 1975. Dean was Rose III racked up a career-high 260 also selected to the Third Team. rushing yards over New Mexico, but This award comes after Rose was the highlight of his season was a 212- named the Sun Belt Conference Of- yard, four touchdown rushing perfor- AATHLETETHLETE sponsored by: fensive Student-Athlete of the Year mance against Idaho on Oct. 31. He and placed on the All-Sun Belt First scored two touchdowns in the final of the Team last week. 3:56 of the game to force overtime and WEEK He led the conference with 1,651 then added one touchdown in over- rushing yards and had 14 touchdowns time to lift the Aggies to victory. on 240 carries. He is the first back-to- NMSU finished the season 3-9. Catherine Taylor is a 14-year-old freshman at Centennial High School. She is a runner on the Lady Hawks cross country and track teams. Taylor qualified for state as an individual (top 10 in the district), ran 20:58 minutes at the New Mexico cross country state championships race and earned the “Performance of the Year” NMSU volleyball group with each other, and that helps us award from the Centennial cross country team. She works hard, is determined and wins WAC title get better. has a very positive attitude. Taylor is a dedicated student, with a 3.60 GPA and Senior Gwen Murphy had a stellar plays flute and piccolo in the symphony orchestra and plays flute for the all-state New Mexico State University rolled to season for the Aggies volleyball team. symphony band. She enjoys reading and hanging out with friends and family. a 3-0 victory against CSU Bakersfield to The middle blocker was named to the Zachary Levi Montoya claim the Western Athletic Conference American Volleyball Coaches Associa- is a 17-year-old senior at Centennial High School. He Tournament Championship on Satur- tion All-Region team for the Midwest runs on the Hawks cross country and track teams. In track, Montoya runs the day, Nov. 21, 2015. Region. She is now eligible to be named 800-meter, one-and two-mile races. His mile time is 4:50 minutes, 5k is 17:30 NMSU then fell to a tough Stanford to the All-America team. minutes and the 800-meter is 2:04 minutes. He is an empathetic, ambitious, squad in the NCAA Tournament. Murphy was also the first Aggie in friendly, hard-working and determined young man. Outside of being a “I’m just really proud of the effort school history to be named Sport Im- dedicated athlete and student with a 3.70 GPA, Montoya enjoys time with they gave. I think everyone had a big port/ AVCA National Player of the friends, woodworking and playing video games. hand in what was going on there, includ- Week. She was also Western Athletic ing the people that didn’t play,” said Conference Player of the Year, WAC CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL head coach Mike Jordan. “Our practices Tournament MVP, First Team All-WAC have been good, we are a competitive and three-time WAC Player of the Week. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN SPORTS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | A25 Let’s fulfill our 2016 wish list

On this eve of New Year rize this and several other rule Cruces is no exception. Allow- we have a First Tee (youth pro- 2016, I would like to share with changes in this column in a Charlie ing snail-paced fivesomes may gram) here in Las Cruces?” you my earnest wishes for the week or two.) Blanchard be part of the problem, but Well, almost in answer to coming year in golf. Last year For now, my wish for the Golf Doctor sluggish individuals are equal- that, we now have the “First at this time I did share my New coming season is just this: ly a problem. Tee in School,” which is a pub- Year’s resolutions, and I did That these changes in rules, All golf clubs should have lic school-based effort geared pretty well taking care of which probably will be under was in 2008 at Valhalla in Ken- on-course roaming marshals primarily for kids attending el- those. further review with close-up tucky with Paul Azinger as (sometimes called “player as- ementary grades, using golf But this is more editorial in videos, will not result in any captain. The most gut-wrench- sistants” or “ambassadors”) lessons as a means of promot- nature. bizarre ending to a major ing loss was in 2012 at Medinah who are trained and who can ing core values. So my wish at First, let me mention there championship. in Illinois, after being up by 5 push groups holding up the en- this stage is for this newly or- will be several significant rule My next wish is that, given points at the start of the sin- tire golf course. ganized program to have a suc- changes agreed upon by the so much heartbreak for the gles matches. Davis Love III My wish for the new year is cessful first year and ultimate- USGA and R&A, most of which American Ryder Cup team the was the captain. that all of our local golf clubs ly succeed. appear in the latest “Rules of past 20 years, the powers-that- In November the PGA pub- finally find an enforceable I would be remiss if I didn’t Golf” book, effective Jan. 1, be get organized and get a win licly announced Love as the means to get the pace of play express my heartfelt wish for 2016, and published in this in September, when the Cup 2016 captain, with Tiger Woods, at an acceptable level. the men and women serving in country by the USGA. Most will be played at Hazeltine in Steve Stricker and Jim Furyk Here’s another wish for the our military to understand – regular golfers are aware that Minnesota. In response to con- as vice-captains, and Tom Leh- new year I know a lot of re- and to hear – how much all of the “anchoring” rule, aimed at siderable backlash and criti- man as first assistant. I’m hop- tired golfers will agree with: us appreciate what they do in outlawing the long and belly cism – even from players – fol- ing the PGA task force gets it Anytime an important tourna- keeping us safe and continuing putters contacting the torso, lowing the drubbing of the right. ment is conducted, such as a to enjoy the freedom and liber- will be in effect at midnight American team by the talented USGA did not address the club championship or similar ty that no other people have Jan. 1. Euros in 2014, the PGA estab- pace-of-play in its new rules event, the club should have a ever had. Another rule change in- lished a task force ostensibly to for 2016 through 2020, but it super-senior flight. Super se- Further, an overriding wish volves a ball which moves after revamp our approach to the should have. niors are men and women 65 for the year ahead is for all the golfer has addressed the entire national golf team phe- Slow play seems to be the or older. Americans to remain steadfast ball, but not caused by the golf- nomenon. bane of the average regular Last year at this time I pon- in our commitment to security er personally (I will summa- The last time the Yanks won player all over the country. Las dered the question, “Why don’t for our homeland. A26 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 NEWS LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NMSU looks back on 2015 and new efforts to support student success

Minerva Baumann For the Bulletin among other areas. “It’s a better environment to learn,” With more than two years at the helm said Tony Marin, director of student af- of New Mexico State University, Chan- fairs. “The space we have here is innova- cellor Garrey Carruthers continued to tive, and the technology has been en- lead the NMSU system in an era of hanced tremendously. We have more transformation and discovery in 2015. space to work with students, and stu- “This is the most exciting year since dents have an additional on-campus op- I’ve been at New Mexico State Universi- tion to print their papers and work on ty, especially for our students,” Car- projects. It allows us to better serve our ruthers said. “Through a number of students both in and outside of the new initiatives, we believe we can better classroom.” guide our students through their time at A number of other new and renovated the university and deliver them to the facilities opened on campus during the workforce as well trained and well edu- year including an updated Corbett Cen- cated college graduates. We are betting ter Student Union, a spiritual center and on our students’ success and we are a skybox at Aggie Memorial Stadium. betting big.” Supporting a diverse student popula- Each of NMSU’s 1,993 freshmen start- tion, NMSU achieved a number of top ed the 2015 fall semester paired with a rankings throughout the year. student success navigator. The new pro- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Educa- gram provides graduate student men- NMSU PHOTO BY DARREN PHILLIPS tion listed the university in the top 100 tors who give one-on-one support to Several classrooms inside the Hardman and Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center boast Colleges and Universities for Hispanics freshmen throughout their first year in state-of-the-art technology and innovative classroom features, such as large monitors and for the seventh consecutive year, controlled by professors and high-speed Wi-Fi. college as part of the university’s reten- NMSU was recognized as a top mili- tion efforts. tary-friendly institution by G.I. Jobs and This year, NMSU’s Board of Regents gree from 128 to 120. The move better dents need to learn to be successful in Military Spouse magazines. took a step to support students when aligns NMSU with other universities college, and one semester maybe two “Over the last few years we have they approved reducing the number of across the country. semesters isn’t enough to learn all of worked hard to live up to that title and credits needed to earn a bachelor’s de- “There’s a lot of information that stu- that,” said Marissa Macias, cross-cam- improve our services and programs for pus adviser and program director of the our military and veteran students,” said student success navigators. “The hope is Jacobo Varela, Military and Veterans we’ve given them all of the foundational Programs director at NMSU. skills they need to be really successful in NMSU was also ranked in the top tier college.” of U.S. News and World Report’s Best The renovated Hardman and Jacobs Colleges while Forbes ranked NMSU Undergraduate Learning Center wel- among America’s Top Colleges. The uni- comed NMSU students in the fall semes- versity also was named among the 50 ter. The building, which was funded most underrated colleges in America by through general obligation bonds, in- Business Insider, a business technology cludes six classrooms of various sizes as news website. well as the Student Success Center, While NMSU’s goal is to help students which houses TRiO Student Support Services and TRiO Upward Bound, SEE EFFORTS, PAGE A27

The Corbett Center Student Union second-floor common area after many months of reno- vation. The second floor provides a large study area as well as smaller meeting areas with large screens and other technology upgrades. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN NEWS FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | A27

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needs to reduce man- performed is distribut- agement layers. Span of ed broadly across the control, the number of university. levels between staff and “Academics are al- management, should ways decentralized,” ideally be about four. At Carruthers said. “But it NMSU that number is causes problems.” six. The Deloitte report Carruthers said some suggests NMSU “con- employees will find solidate management their roles redefined or responsibilities univer- they may even be reas- sity wide.” signed. “We spent a lot of Fragmented money (on the consul- Deloitte reports there tants), so we’re going to is “considerable frag- be following up immedi- mentation.” The com- ately on their report,” pany found work being he said.

NMSU cross campus advisor and Student Success Navigators Program Director Marissa Macias, second from left, meets with students at the Corbett Center Student Union. The student success navigators program at New Mexico State Univer- FROM PAGE A16 sity is a new retention initiative launched in fall 2015 to help the freshmen make a successful transition to college life. PLAZA plaza. There will be beneath the area. Gas, FROM PAGE A26 Founder’s Day event in April. The state-of-the-art power water and electric lines EFFORTS day included a picnic for employ- supplies and other ac- will be excavated, re- while they are earning their de- and partnering with our public ees, spouses and retirees as well as commodations for per- routed and brought up gree, the Brookings Institute in schools, the health care industry, a series of guest lectures and a forming artists to be to code. 2015 ranked NMSU in the top 10 our Native American population, historic carriage ride across cam- able to utilize for their “There is a lot of sci- percent for value-added mid-career entrepreneurs and many others. pus with Carruthers portraying shows, however high- ence that goes into plan- salaries of its alumni. “We’re listening to and working NMSU’s first president Hiram tech they may be. There ning one of these,” The actual mid-career salary is with New Mexicans in communi- Hadley. will be a water feature Hume said. “You have to listed as $85,200, which ranks first ties across the state,” he added. Aggie pride was reflected on the on the opposite end of consider everything in- among NMSU’s peer institutions. An agreement with the Burrell playing field in 2015 with eight the plaza from the stage cluding drainage, water Another recognition this year College of Osteopathic Medicine Western Athletic Conference wins. and shade trees around usage and maintenance. comes from the Association of will pave the way for NMSU stu- Top WAC honors went to the men’s the edges. The fountain We are getting a lot more Public and Land Grant Universi- dents to attend the school, which is and women’s basketball teams, is planned in a “splash than a piece of ground.” ty’s Commission on Innovation, under construction on the NMSU men’s and women’s tennis teams pad” format and can be The St. Genevieve Competitiveness and Economic campus and scheduled to open in and men’s and women’s golf teams. turned off to create monument commemo- Prosperity. NMSU is among 18 fall 2016. Volleyball and softball also took more seating space for rating the original universities designated as an Inno- The program not only will en- WAC championships this year. the plaza if needed. church was moved as vation and Economic Prosperity hance the availability of medical NMSU celebrated the close of the “One feature of tradi- part of the project. University by the APLU commis- degrees for students graduating year by bringing in more than $4.5 tional plazas is a lot of The city purchased sion, which acknowledges univer- from NMSU but also will increase million in new scholarship funds open space,” Hume said. the land and LCCP is sities working with public and pri- the number of health care provid- during its first-ever 24-hour mara- “That’s what we are try- handling all the transac- vate sector partners in their states ers in New Mexico. thon GivingTuesday fundraising ing to recreate.” tions and the construc- and regions to support economic “The Osteopathic Medicine Path- event on Dec. 1. The biggest expense tion. The almost $5.5 development through a variety of way Program is an exciting oppor- More than 2,300 donors contrib- of the project will never million for the project is activities. tunity for students interested in a uted online or in-person gifts, in- be seen at all. Before managed through the NMSU is considered a Research medical career and should be at- cluding more than 500 who made even beginning on the Tax Increment Develop- University-High Research Activity tractive to many high school grad- their first gift to the university. In plaza, workers will have ment District (TIDD) Institution by the Carnegie Foun- uates from New Mexico and sur- addition to making gifts supporting to take care of what lies board. dation, and in 2015, the campus re- rounding states,” said Executive existing scholarships, donors es- ceived a Community Engagement Vice President and Provost Dan tablished 82 new scholarships. Classification from the Carnegie Howard. “I’m extremely proud, not only ACCEPTING Foundation for the Advancement “I appreciate the strong support of the additional money to support NEW PATIENTS! of Teaching as a result of its out- this program has received from the deserving students throughout the reach efforts across the state. leadership of the Burrell College NMSU system at this event, but GERIATRIC MEDICINE “New Mexico State University is of Osteopathic Medicine and I look even more so of the level of partic- INTERNAL MEDICINE a caring community, and that com- forward to working with them to ipation we’ve seen,” said Car- munity extends well beyond our ensure that the program helps to ruthers. “NMSU is truly a caring Primary Care campus,” Carruthers said. meet the health care needs of New community, and the waves of do- “We’re conducting research with Mexico.” nors coming in to show their sup- for Older Adults significant real-world impact, pro- As a way to celebrate NMSU’s port are further evidence of that.” viding training opportunities to ev- heritage and strengthen pride in Look back at some of NMSU’s (575) 532-5455 eryone from working ranchers to the university, Carruthers spear- memorable images of 2015 at www.swcoa.com newly elected government officials, headed the university’s first https://youtu.be/2OPuUxjAs1c. 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By Amanda Bradford For the Bulletin But does that affinity for New Mexico The researchers asked survey respon- chile extend beyond our borders? Re- dents about their willingness to pur- Ask any New Mexican and they’ll tell searchers from New Mexico State Univer- chase chile from an unspecified region you the best chile comes from right here sity’s College of Agricultural, Consumer or chile from New Mexico at various in the Land of Enchantment. When your and Environmental Sciences recently ex- price points to learn at what point the official state question is “Red or green?” amined whether New Mexico chile pep- consumers felt the chile was just too ex- and state law requires chile retailers to pers have value based on their region of pensive. back up their “Grown in New Mexico” production and whether consumers “About one-third of the consumers we claims, it’s clear that how you pick your across the U.S. were willing to pay a pre- surveyed stated that they were willing peppers is important here at home. mium price for chile from New Mexico. to pay a 20 percent premium for New Mexico-certified green chile,” said Jay Lillywhite, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricul- tural Business and lead author on the research report. “So the findings sug- gest that there’s value associated with that certification.” The study, funded by a specialty crops grant from the New Mexico Department of Agriculture, explored the types of consumers who purchase two common types of chile pepper products – fresh green chile and dried, ground red chile NMSU PHOTO BY DARREN PHILLIPS powder – and provided an analysis of the market potential for a regionally Jay Lillywhite, head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agricultural differentiated chile pepper by gauging Business in New Mexico State University’s consumer interest in red and green New College of Agricultural, Consumer and Envi- Mexico-certified chile products. The ronmental Sciences, recently examined data provide evidence that a potential whether consumers across the U.S. were market exists for both red and green willing to pay a premium price for chile chile pepper products that are “Certi- from New Mexico. fied New Mexico.” “Vidalia onions command anywhere program provides the opportunity for Why Would You Pay from 8 percent to 400 percent of the re- consumers around the country to be tail price of other onions. A brand, certain that they’re enjoying the au- Urgent Care Prices whether it is associated with a food thentic flavor that’s unique to home- product like Vidalia onions or a consum- grown New Mexico chile products. For A Sore Throat? er product like brand-name shoes, can Lillywhite said the findings of the convey value to consumers based on consumer preference survey, which he their experience,” Lillywhite explained. conducted with research specialist Jen- “It’s the same thing with chile. If you’ve nifer E. Simonsen and Professor Emeri- had a good experience with ‘Certified ta Rhonda Skaggs, also of the agricul- Urgent Care at New Mexico’ chile, that experience can tural economics department, show that lead you to purchase the chile again in people do value knowing where their the future.” chile is coming from – which further Family Care Prices The state law protecting the New Mex- confirms the value of the chile associa- ico chile brand only applies to retailers tion’s efforts to distinguish New Mexico Onsite Lab and X-Rays in New Mexico – there’s no recourse chile products from those produced out- against a retailer in Texas, for example, side the state. Walk-ins Always Welcome who sells peppers falsely identified as The importance of that distinction – having been grown in New Mexico. To and the premium price it commands – build the product’s brand, both locally will only continue to increase, according Hours: Monday - Friday X Lab opens at 7 AM and beyond the state’s borders, the New to the New Mexico Chile Association.

Clinical Hours 8 AM - 6 PM X Saturday 8 AM -12 PM Mexico Chile Association has developed While chile is a significant contributor the New Mexico Certified Chile pro- to the state’s economy – valued at more Call for an appointment. gram, which requires participating pro- than $460 million a year – the number of 532-4427 ducers to complete an application and acres harvested in New Mexico hit a 43- certification process. Once the authen- year low in 2014. Efforts to mechanize ticity of their region of production claim the harvest process – including addi- is vetted, producers can use the New tional research going on at NMSU – Mexico Certified Chile trademark to could help reverse that trend, and mar- distinguish their product. keting that’s based on the premium In a statement on the chile associa- value of New Mexico Certified Chile 3030 W. Picacho X 532-4427 tion’s website, President Dino Cervantes could be another important factor in the said the New Mexico Certified Chile specialty crop’s continued success. © 2016 LAS CRUCESRUCES BULLETIN FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 B1

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Beck’s Coff ee honors local artists B3 HOMES & SW LIVING Arts & Entertainment

Homes & Southwest Living year in review B18 2015 HEALTH & WELL BEING year in review See feature on B2

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Events Calendar ...... B6-7 Sudoku ...... B8 Brain Games ...... B9 Galleries & Openings...... B10 Movies ...... B14 Religion ...... B16-17 Legals/Classifieds ...... B21-25 FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 Arts Entertainment B2 Arts & Entertainment 2015 year in review

By Zak Hansen Las Cruces Bulletin Fair, with 80 artists showing tation of “Chicago: The Musi- inside the Las Cruces Conven- cal” garnered praise from Play- The year 2015 was another tion Center. In April, Down- bill Magazine. With two stellar, great year for arts and enter- town Las Cruces itself became contemporary and forward-fac- tainment in Las Cruces. a canvas, with the Fresh-Coat ing productions under their Cultural and community fes- Friday cellograph event and belt, the future is bright for tivals took place across the cal- the fourth annual Avenue Art Scaffolding Theatre Co. endar year, celebrating the rich New Mexico chalk art competi- Another notable newcomer in and varied histories that have tion transforming Main Street 2015 was Doña Ana Repertory intertwined in this place we call into a true masterpiece. May’s Theatre (DART), which staged home. The New Mexico Farm & Art in the Garden Tour, in its its debut production – William Ranch Heritage Museum’s seventh year, saw the Artists of Shakespeare’s complex and Cowboy Days (March), Blessing Picacho Hills filling their al- controversial “The Merchant of of the Fields (May), Ghosts of ready-stunning neighborhood Venice” – in July in Las Cruces, the Past (October) and Home- gardens with wonderful works Deming and El Paso. Grown: A New Mexico Food of art. While the new kid on the Show and Gift Market (Novem- Las Cruces Community The- block garnered accolades, so too ber) each went hand-in-hand atre mounted successful and did one of the Mesilla Valley’s with the museum’s mission to well-reviewed, on these very longstanding luminaries: Mark preserve the Land of Enchant- pages, productions of “The Odd Medoff, who brought to the ment’s agricultural roots and Janet Beatty-Payne greets customers with a smile at the Green Chile Couple,” “Recreational Living,” stage two productions, Samuel Paddy Wagon. pass them along for generations “Shoulders,” “Slasher” and Beckett’s absurdist “Waiting for to come. Fest and September’s returning with three days of workshops “Shrek: The Musical” along Godot” in January and “Marilee In Mesilla, residents and Beer, Bacon and Bourbon Festi- and performances from the with its annual One-Act Play and Baby Lamb” in October. tourists alike came out in the val. The group also rang in the likes of Raelynn, The Swon Festival in March. January’s production of thousands to honor the valley’s New Year with its first-ever Brothers, Dustin Lynch, home- Making its home at Down- “Waiting for Godot” was a lasting ties to Mexico with festi- Vodka and Champagne Festi- town heroine Bri Bagwell and town Las Cruces’ Black Box homecoming of sorts for vals celebrating Cinco de Mayo, val. “The Gambler” himself, Kenny Theatre, No Strings Theatre Medoff, who took on the role of Dies y Seis de Septiembre and In the past decade, the arts Rogers. The Mesilla Valley Jazz Company mounted “Impossible Pozzo in a 1978 Las Cruces Com- Dia de los Muertos, set on Mesil- have seemed at the forefront of and Blues Society held its Red, Marriage,” “The Hothouse,” munity Theatre production of la’s plaza against the iconic a minor cultural revolution in White and Blues Festival and “Mad Gravity,” “Arabian Beckett’s master work. After 25 façade of the Basilica of San the Mesilla Valley, and 2015 con- Mesilla Jazz Happening in Au- Nights” and “Sweeney Todd.” years, he enlisted the help of Albino. tinued this trend. February is gust and October, respectively, The Black Box also held Alger- fellow thespians Richard Run- Drinks flowed freely through- For the Love of Art Month in continuing its commitment to non D’Ammassa’s and Randy dell, Brandon Brown and David out the valley in 2015, with the Las Cruces, with 28 days of ex- those most-American of art Granger’s two-man “An Iliad,” Edwards, as well as daughter twin Southern New Mexico hibits, performances, demon- forms. The Town of Mesilla returning to rave reviews in Jessica Medoff Bunchman to Wine Festival and Harvest Wine strations, events and gather- also ran its Mesilla Summer February. direct, bringing the Sisyphean Festival filling the Southern ings. This year, the month-long Music series beginning in July. Across town at New Mexico struggle of Vladimir and Es- New Mexico State Fairgrounds celebration of all things art was Throughout summer and fall, State University, American tragon to Las Cruces once west of town with wine aplenty augmented by the first Spanish the City of Las Cruces held its Southwest Theatre Company again. on Memorial Day and Labor Market, put on by the Spanish Music in the Park concert se- and the NMSU Department of The Tony Award-winning Day weekends – the perfect way Colonial Arts Society, and the ries in several of the city’s Theatre Arts wowed audiences Medoff in October brought to to open, then close, yet another world premiere of “Truth,” a parks, drawing weekly atten- with a performance schedule life the untold story of iconic scorching summer in Southern survival horror film made in dance in the thousands. that included “Other Desert Cit- American bombshell Marilyn New Mexico. Southern New Mexico, by New Almost any night of the week, ies,” “Twelfth Night,” “The Ef- Monroe with his new work Just up the road, the village Mexicans and starring New one of the city’s bars and fect of Gamma Rays on Man-in- “Marilee and Baby Lamb – The of Hatch held its annual Chile Mexicans, signaling the slow restaurants was sure to be host- the-Moon Marigolds” “Fran- Assassination of an American Festival, celebrating one of the but steady gains made by the ing live music. If you’re ever in kenstein” and a one-weekend Goddess.” Written from tran- valley’s best-loved crop and burgeoning film and television search of a night out, check our run of “A Wrinkle in Time.” As scripts of interviews between drawing more than 30,000 visi- industry. While this year sadly events listings – The Game, usual, ASTC and NMSU theatre co-producer (and former tors over Labor Day weekend. saw the loss of the White Sands High Desert Brewing Co., Pecan students and faculty continued Medoff pupil) Dennis D’Amico The New Mexico Brewers International Film Festival, in Grill & Brewery, Vintage Wines, to impress with this varied slate and Lena Pepitone – Monroe’s Guild returned twice to the City March 2016, the newly minted El Patio, Rio Grande Winery, of engaging works. Expect big seamstress, friend and confi- of the Crosses for Land of En- Las Cruces International Film Sombra Antigua Winery and things in 2016 from all three of dant during the tumultuous chantment-made beer festivals, Festival should pick that mo- the brand-new Picacho Peak Las Cruces’ longest-running final years of her life – “Marilee to heavy crowds and plenty of mentum right back up. Brewing Co., inside The Grape- companies. and Baby Lamb” brought to- salutations. PartyTenders Inc., Las Cruces also saw the con- vine Plaza on Picacho Avenue, Megan McQueen and Karlos gether the best of local talent too, staged a number of liba- tinued upward slope of live are just a few of the venues Saucedo’s Scaffolding Theatre with nationally known actress- tion-friendly events at the Farm music, with festivals and per- hosting regular weekly perfor- Co., which burst on the scene in es on the stage of the historic & Ranch Museum: July’s new formances all-year round. The mances. 2014 with its production of Rio Grande Theatre for a pre- Tequila, Taco and Cerveza Fes- Las Cruces Country Music Fes- March saw the fifth anniver- “Nine,” made national news miere performance from one of tival, August’s Las Cruces Beer tival, celebrating its third year sary of the Las Cruces Arts this year when its unique adap- Las Cruces’ living legends. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B3

Beck’s Coffee honors artists with coffee series DOWNTOWN It’s Reallyy By Mike Cook the art for Aggie Blend cof- happening Beck’s Coffee owners Ar- fee. ianna Parsons and Tyrell Jesse Reinhard created Thacker have found the the label for Beck’s Full UPCOMING EVENTS perfect way to combine two Moon Magic blend, which of Las Cruces’ best features is described as “rich and FRI JANUARY 1 • ALL DAY Branigan Library – great coffee and talented smooth with a choco- LIBRARY CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY artists. laty-sweet finish.” Check It started a couple of out the website at https:// years ago when the mar- squareup.com/market/ SAT JANUARY 2 • 10:00 P.M. Branigan Library ried couple wanted to cre- becks-coffee-llc, where you Library opens after New Year’s Day ate a special coffee blend to can shop for Beck’s coffees support Las Cruces’ annu- online for pick up or ship- SAT JANUARY 2 • 1:00 P.M. Branigan Library al downtown Zombie Walk ping. event, Parsons said. Local There is also an Organ Team Anime ages12-18 artist Emma Henderson Mountains Desert Peaks created a “Wake the Dead” blend, the first Beck’s Art- TUE JANUARY 5 • 10:30 A.M. Branigan Library label and Thacker created a ists Series coffee to use a Read to Me-Storytime ages 1-3 unique coffee to go with it. photograph. It features 100 That launched Beck’s percent Arabica beans, and Artist Series of specially likely can be found in the TUE+THU JANUARY 5+7 • 4:00 P.M. Branigan Library blended coffees with un- offices of New Mexico’s Teen Game Night-for ages 12-18 usual names and unique PHOTO BY MIKE COOK congressional delegation in labels created by Hender- Beck’s Coffee owners Arianna Parsons and Tyrell Thacker Washington, D.C. – a gift TUE JANUARY 5 • 6:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE pose with various of their artist series labels and coffees. son and other local artists, from Parsons and Thacker Every other Tuesday: Twisted Hams including Chris Bardey, as part of the creation of Ivy Case (Arianna’s mom); in linoleum, inked with a art teacher. the national monument Jesse Reinhard, Stephen roller and printed by hand.” Johnson, who owns east of Las Cruces in 2014 WED+THU JANUARY 6+7 • 10:00 A.M. Branigan Library Dye, Keith Johnson and Bardey is executive direc- Camino Tattoo and Fine that the coffee honors. The Toddler Time-Storytime ages 3-5 Bob Diven. tor of the West End Art Art Gallery, near Beck’s at “I did the Jacked Rabbit Depot and a middle school 501 E. Hadley Ave., created SEE COFFEE, PAGE B5 WED JANUARY 6 • 11:00 A.M. Branigan Library House Blend,” said Diven, Mother Goose Time—Activities for Infants who has won local, regional and national awards for his FRI JANUARY 8 • 6:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE art. He also created the an- LAS CRUCES nual Avenue Art New Mex- New Mexico Film Offi ce - Las Cruces Town Hall ico sidewalk chalk art festi- MUSEUM OF ART val that will be held April WED JANUARY 13 • 7:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE 30, 2016 in downtown Las STUDIO Cruces. “My illustration is El Paso Pro Musica Back to Bach brush and ink on bristol, PROGRAMS hand-colored,” Diven said. SPRING 2016 SAT JANUARY 16 • 7:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE He also designed Beck’s Robert Mirabal”s One Man Show “River” new company label. Bardey created the Brek- ky Blend (a medium-bodied SUN JANUARY 17 • 3:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE breakfast coffee). “I wanted ART CLASSES FOR LCCCA The Valinor Quartet to use a critter from Austra- KIDS & ADULTS lia, for obvious reasons TUE JANUARY 19 • 6:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE (brekky is Aussie slang for Painting • Drawing Every other Tuesday: FLAT BLACK breakfast) and I considered a few like kangaroos and Ceramics • Collage dingoes before settling on Beginning & Advanced Classes SAT JANUARY 23 • 7:00 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE the wombat,” Bardey said. Chris Waggoner 75th Birthday Tribute to Neil Diamond “Wombats are diggers, pretty exotic looking and CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 28 FRI JANUARY 29 • 7:30 P.M. RIO GRANDE THEATRE they have a dangerous sort Register now through January 16 of cuteness with those big Mark Nizer, Comedian & Illusionist claws.” Schedule available at the Museum of Art Bardey said he did some ONGOING EVENTS: • Downtown Art RAMBLE - 1st Friday of the Month 5-7pm sketches for the label before • Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market - Wed. and Sat. Morn. settling on “a highly caf- Las Cruces Museum of Art feinated pose, sloshing hot 491 N Main St, Las Cruces, NM coffee all over while uni-cy- www.las-cruces.org/museums SPONSORED cling, which creates a fun, Hours: Tues-Fri 10-4:30, Sat 9-4:30 BY: dynamic image. It’s origi- 575-541-2137 nally a block print - carved B4 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Community theatres gear up for a new year

Three regional theater companies – Las Cruces by Bremner Duthie with original direction by Dave in airport leads to a humorous, surprising and Community Theatre, No Strings Theatre Company Dawson at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at Black Box The- touching encounter between the two old flames. and Truth or Consequences Community Theatre – are atre, 430 N. Main St. Alan and Karen Caroe star. readying their first performances of 2016. In the ruins of a cabaret theatre, an actor tumbles “Shooting Star” runs Jan. 15-31. Performances of Opening Friday, Jan 8, 2016, Truth or Consequences onto the darkened stage. When the lights come up, he “Shooting Star” are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Community Theatre (TCCT) presents “The One That finds himself alone. His friends and colleagues have 2:30 p.m. Sundays, with a 7 p.m. performance Thurs- Got Away” by Eddie McPherson and directed by Susie disappeared, arrested by the authorities. Only their day, Jan 28. Tickets are $12 regular, $10 students and Wisdom. This laugh-a-minute comedy follows the an- shattered stage props and glittering torn costumes re- seniors 65 and older, and all seats on Thursdays are $8. tics of three non-fishermen whose sole purpose is to main. Call 523-1223 for reservations or more information. gain access to “chicks” while fishing a tournament The actor turns to run and vanish into the night, but Later in the month, Las Cruces Community Theatre, sure to bring in large numbers of women. Portraying an audience has slipped through the broken door, and opens “Neon Psalms,” written by Thomas Strelich and these erstwhile fishermen are Bob Culpepper as Brad, they expect a show. So, he gives them the show of their directed by Algernon D’Ammassa, playing Jan. 22 PJ Waggaman as Geordie and Marcus Vickers as Max. life. He uses all his talents to joyously recreate the acts through Feb. 7. The “chicks” – real fisherwomen who catch on to the of the missing company. The Funnyman, the Showgirl, The setting of this offbeat play is an isolated trailer men’s scheme, are played by Indrani Rauth as Annie, the Song and Dance Man and the rest of his troupe near Boron, Calif.: site of the world’s largest open-pit Linda Larson as Blair, Genevieve Cervantes as Donna vividly spring to life on stage as the actor pays homage Borax mine. A fragile truce between Luton Mears, a and Leslie McKinney as Madeline. to his disappeared friends. retired heavy equipment operator, and his born-again The situation is further complicated when Max At times hilariously funny and bawdy, and at times wife Patina is disrupted by the unexpected arrival of brings along his socially inept cousin Harold, played tragic and bittersweet, “’33 (a Kabarett)” is performed their daughter Barbara, a divorcee in her thirties. Lost by Rick O’Neill. Clive, played by Bob Laskey, is sent by with breathtaking exuberance and energy by Bremner and bottomed out, she moves home just to get back on other contestants to find the best fishing hole. Then, Duthie. Entertaining and touching, the show evokes her feet and finds herself trapped in a comic but pro- Brad’s fiancée Carol (Wisdom) shows up to visit. May- the courage and daring it takes to be an artist in times gressively brutal cross fire between Luton who wants hem ensues as factions collide while sharing a lodge of strife. Duthie sings nine magnificent songs from the her to stay and Patina who wants her to go. for the weekend. era, with new arrangements from his jazz quartet. This wasteland receives a blast of hilariously fresh Larsen, Cervantes, McKinney and Laskey are new Tickets for “’33 (a Kabarett)” are $12 regular admis- air from the propane delivery man, Ray, who describes actors to TCCT and are T or C residents, alongside sion and $10 students and seniors 65 and older. Call a bizarre but strangely comforting future. The play veteran TCCT actors Culpepper, O’Neill and Wisdom. 523-1223 for reservations, and visit www.33kabarett. asks: Is there a substitute for the love of another Waggaman, Rauth and Vickers are thespians from Las com for more information. human being, and if so, what are the consequences of Cruces. The following week, No Strings Theatre Company that substitution? Performances of “The One That Got Away” are at 7 opens the curtains on its next production, “Shooting Las Cruces Community theatre is located at 313 N. p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Jan. 8, 9, 15 and 16, and 2 Star,” debuting Friday, Jan. 15, at the Black Box The- Main St. Performances of “Neon Psalms” are 8 p.m. p.m. Sundays, Jan. 10 and 17. Performances are held at atre. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are the Truth or Consequences Civic Center, 400 W. Fourth Written by Steven Dietz and directed by Ceil Her- $12 adults, $11 students, seniors and military, $9 chil- St. For more information, call 312-2079. man, “Shooting Star” centers on two college sweet- dren age 6 and younger and $10 per seat for groups of Back in Las Cruces, No Strings Theatre Company hearts who have not seen each other since their 10 or more. For more information, call 523-1200 or visit will present “’33 (a Kabarett),” written and performed breakup in the 1970s. A chance meeting at a snowed- http://lcctnm.org.

COFFEE FROM PAGE B3 get the correct blend for each coffee, Thacker said. “But when you hit it – alright! Make more of that photo was taken by Las Cruces pho- one.” tographer Wayne Suggs, who won People enjoy the coffee and col- the grand prize in the 14th Annual lect the labels, Parsons said, either New Mexico Magazine Photogra- saving the bag with the label on it, phy Contest last February. cutting it off the bag or asking for a After featuring many of their art- pristine label at the coffee shop. The ist friends, Parsons and Thacker labels are produced by Tacom Print- began partnering with Art Obscura ing Services, Inc. of Las Cruces. Gallery in Mesilla Park to feature “It’s nice to be able to showcase the work of even more local artists all that Las Cruces has to offer,” in their coffee series. They include Parsons said. “We’re all about Stephen Dye, the latest artist to be local.” featured, who created the art for Rebecca Rosnick opened Beck’s Beck’s 2015 Winter Blend; and Sam Coffee in 2010. She sold the business Ross, who created the second Wake to Parsons and Thacker in 2013. the Dead label. Beck’s Coffee is located at 130 N. Tacker said he uses two to four Mesquite St. in Las Cruces’ Mes- varieties of beans for the special quite Historic District. It’s open 7 coffees, although Aloha Kakahiaka a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri- Maui, with art by Emma Hender- day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and son, is a single-origin coffee, he closed on Sunday. Visit Beck’s on said. Facebook at https://www.facebook. It takes “a little trial and error” to com/BecksCoffee/, or call 556-9850 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B5 Farm & Ranch Museum barn is more than meets the eye

By Craig Massey For the Las Cruces Bulletin the saddle. After all, your horse is most im- The Horse & Cattle portant after your fami- Barn at the New Mexico ly,” he said in 1999. Farm & Ranch Heritage One of Green’s fondest Museum is much more memories goes all the than just a barn. way back to 1942, when The towering structure he made a hand-carved also houses a pair of ex- leather name plate and hibits – “Slim Green: presented it to President Master Saddle Maker” Franklin D. Roosevelt. and “Meet the Produc- Green was a member of ers.” the U.S. Cavalry and sta- The saddle exhibit is tioned at Fort Riley, Kan., long-term and features at the time. the recreated workshop The exhibit includes a of the late, legendary video of Green explain- saddle maker Slim ing saddle making, an in- Green. Green, who spent The Horse and Cattle Barn at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch teractive area for leather most of his career in Heritage Museum is more than just a barn – it also houses stamping, and panels West Texas and northern a pair of exhibits, “Slim Green: Master Saddle Maker” and that show the history and New Mexico, retired in “Meet the Producers.” evolution of Western Las Cruces after about 65 stock saddles. Two of years of making saddles as John Wayne, Gene achievement in his art. Read the entire Bulletin at www.lascrucesbulletin.com and donated most of his Autry, Robert Redford, He said no two of his SEE BARN, PAGE B8 workshop to the muse- Ben Johnson and Val saddles are alike and um. Kilmer, received many that they also must be Green, who made sad- national and state hon- serviceable. “The horse dles for celebrities such ors for excellence and matters when it comes to

UPCOMING MUSEUM PROGRAMS Culture Series: In a Nutshell: Growing Nuts in New Mexico 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 The monthly Culture Series gives visitors a closer look at the Museum’s new exhibit: In a Nutshell: Growing Nuts in New Mexico. Local historian and researcher Chris Schurtz will talk about the variety of nuts grown in New Mexico. The evening will also feature nut samples and a chance to view the exhibit, In a Nutshell: Growing Nuts in New Mexico. Schurtz is the author of “Historic Las Cruces: The Story of Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley” and a contributing scholar for the Branigan Cultural Center’s series “Latino Americans: 500 Years of History” that runs through 2016. Admission is a suggested donation of $2.

Children’s Activity: It’s Just Nuts 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16 Kids are invited to join in the exploration of New Mexico and the relationship between birds and squirrels with nut trees. What types do our animal friends eat? Are seeds alive? We will dissect pine cones and make peanut butter pine cone bird feeders for our animal friends. Activity is for children 7 to 12 years of age. Please call ahead to reserve your space. Cash or Check fee of $5 (museum admission is included). Limit 25 participants.

13th Annual Antique Treasures Day Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 Antique Treasures Day is the only day each year that visitors to the Museum get the opportunity to enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the facility’s collections and preservation program. You will get a sneak-peek, guided tour into the museum’s enormous collections storage room where more than 10,000 artifacts are housed in a climate-controlled environment. Museum curators will talk about the process of donating artifacts along with their care and preservation once they arrive at the museum. Also part of the tour will be a discussion about how artifacts are chosen for and used in exhibits. Visitors are invited to bring in objects this year to learn more about them and how to preserve them. Also, play “Stump the Curator,” where visitors are invited to bring in objects, or photographs of objects, to see if the panel of curators can identify them. B6 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

7 p.m. Howling Coyote Coff eehouse and Open Mic, 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, Vintage Wines, 2461 Calle de Guada- Events Calendar Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main St. The “granddaddy” lupe. No cover. Call 523-9463. of open mics in Las Cruces is open to acoustic musicians, poets, storytellers and singer-songwriters. Artist sign-up 8 to 11 p.m. Live music, High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W. FRI. 1/1/2016 begins at 6:30 p.m. and performances begin at 7 p.m. Free. Hadley Ave. No cover. Call 525-6752. Call 525-9333. 3 p.m. Evolved: Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science, 9 p.m. Live music, Pecan Grill & Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd. 411 N. Main St. Evolved is a program that makes circuits 7 p.m. Live music, Amaro Winery, 402 S. Melendres St. No No cover. Call 521-1099. through time, discussing important points in evolution and cover. Call 527-5310. the development of the world as it currently exists. Join museum staff every Friday at 3 p.m. to explore the beginnings 7 to 9 p.m. Live music, Picacho Peak Brewing Co., 3900 W. SUN. 1/3 of the universe and discuss what the future may hold for us, Picacho Ave. No cover. Call 680-6394. as informed by modern philosophy and science. Free. Call 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Daddy’s Flea Market, 5580 Bataan Me- morial East. Indoor and outdoor vendors on 20 acres. A wide 522-3120. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music, The Game Sports Bar and Grill, 2605 S. variety of items will be available. Call 382-9404. Espina St. No cover. Call 524-4263. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday Farmers Market, Tractor Supply 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, Vintage Wines, 2461 Calle de Guada- Co., 1440 W. Picacho Ave. This is a true farmers market with lupe. No cover. Call 523-9463. Lakeside Storage produce and food as the primary items, along with some arts and crafts. Free. Call 993-6521. 9 p.m. Live music, Pecan Grill & Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd. No cover. Call 521-1099. 2 p.m. Bluegrass, country and folk music jam, O’Donnell Hall, corner of Williams and Gregg Streets on the NMSU campus. All SAT. 1/2 players are welcome. Free. Call 405-1290. $50/mo Offer Expires Soon! RV & Boat Storage 10x15 New Customers Only $25/mo 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Daddy’s Flea Market, 5580 Bataan Me- 2 to 5 p.m. Live music, Rio Grande Winery, 5321 Highway 28. (reg. $70) (16x30) (reg. $35) morial East. Indoor and outdoor vendors on 20 acres. A wide No cover. Call 524-3985. PLEASE CALL 527-2525 OR VISIT US AT variety of items will be available. Call 382-9404. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Live music, Sombra Antigua Winery, 430 La 2525 LAKESIDE DR. • MON-FRI NOON-5PM 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, Viña Road, Chamberino, N.M. No cover. Call 915-241-4349. Main Street Downtown. Wide variety of arts and crafts, food, fresh produce, unique fi ne art, pet adoptions and more. Free. Fountain Theatre Visit www.fcmlc.org. MON. 1/4 www.mesillavalleyfilm.org 9 p.m. Open Mic hosted by Chris Baker and Friends, Pecan 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla 9 a.m. to noon, MVM Farm volunteer day, MVM Farm, Grill & Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd. No cover. Call 5214-1099. 575.524.8287 2653 Snow Road. Interested in organic farming and local Jan 1 - 7 Jan 8 - 14 food production? Want to fi nd out more about vermiculture, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mary Zawacki brush-and-ink demonstra- Suffragette Brooklyn composting, laying hens, season extension and crop plan- A drama that tracks the story of the An Irish immigrant (Saoirse Ronan) tion, Mas Art Frame and Supply, 126 N. Main St. Local artist ning in our region? Come and volunteer at the MVM Farm foot soldiers of the early feminist in 1950s New York falls for an Italian and art instructor Mary Zawacki will demonstrate how to movement in England. Starring Carey plumber (Emory Cohen), but faces in Mesilla. Free. Call 805-6757 for directions or email info@ Mulligan, Anne-Marie Duff, Helena temptation from another man draw Mesilla’s famed Josefi na’s Gate using brush and ink. Free. Bonham Carter, Ben Whishaw, Meryl (Domhnall Gleeson) when she returns mvmfarm.com. Streep, and Brendan Gleeson. home for a visit Call 526-9113 to reserve space. 10 a.m. Family Science Saturday, Las Cruces Museum of Na- ture and Science, 411 N. Main St. Join the museum in August TUE. 1/5 Nightly 7:30 pm Saturday Matinee 1:30 pm Sunday Matinee 2:30 pm as the museum hosts the BLM Groundworks crew, a nonprofi t $7 Regular • $5 Members • $6 Senior/Student/Military organization that partners with local businesses to provide Noon, Brown Bag Lecture, Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 local youth with opportunities for personal and professional N. Mesilla St. The museum hosts a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Moving Effective development by learning new skill sets and participating in at noon on the second Tuesday of each month. Free. Call 647- January 7th, 2016 community projects. This week is an introduction to geolog- 4480. ical concepts. All ages are welcome, from 3 to 93. Free. Call 522-3120. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Beginning Drawing and Painting, My Place ALTERATIONS Rd. Holman Jewell, 132-B Wyatt Drive. Pencil, pastel, charcoal drawing www.polylith.com/nipntuck Hwy 70 10:30 a.m. Storytellers of Las Cruces, COAS Bookstores, 1101 and watercolor and acrylic painting focusing on the basic and Porter Dr. Porter S. Solano Drive and 317 S. Main St. COAS will give coupons for advancing at your own pace. Taught by artist and educator Jo Ann Strauss Cortez Dr. free books to all children who attend. Free. Call 524-8471. Wayne Carl Huber. Adults and high school home school stu- Shannon Rd. Shannon Rd. dents are welcome. Enroll any Tuesday for four weeks at $45.

(575) 642-3106 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SNAP, Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Contact Huber for supplies and more information at 647-5684. Nopalito Rd. Nopalito Tuesday & Thursday 10-5 Rd. Beyer Science and Museum of Art atrium, 491 N. Main St. Recogniz- Take Hwy 70 East ing the importance of interdisciplinary learning experiences, 4750 Nopalito Rd. Take Dunn Dr. exit 5 to 6 p.m. Belly Dance Club, My Place Jewell, 132-B Wyatt Left on Shannon Rd. the education staff of the Las Cruces Museums system have Drive. Join one of the longest-running dance groups in the Las Cruces, NM • 88011 Right on Nopalito Rd. collaborated on a new program off ering SNAP – the Science, area. Open to ages 11 and older. Great low-impact exercise. Nature and Art Program. The program encourages visitors to Cost $4 per lesson. Call 639-1616. embrace their artistic creativity while engaging in educational activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering and 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Argentine Tango de Las Cruces, 2251 Calle Mathematics (STEM). This week’s topic is “New Beginnings.” de Santiago, Mesilla. Daniel Haverporth will teach a class from Free. Call 541-2137. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., dances from 7:15 to 9:30 p.m. Cost $5, NMSU students free with ID. Call 620-0377. 2 to 6 p.m. Live music, Sombra Antigua Winery, 430 La Viña Road, Chamberino, N.M. No cover. Call 915-241-4349. 6:30 P.M. Every Other Tuesday with Twisted Hams, Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Every Other Tuesday concert 3:30 to 4 p.m. Learn to play Middle Eastern rhythms, My series presents a uniquely synergistic musical group from El Place Jewell, 132-B Wyatt Drive. No drum required but must Paso, Twisted Hams, bringing together fi ve diversely talent- call ahead for loaner drum. Cost $2 per lesson. Call 693-1616. ed musicians and blending them into an unlikely quintet incorporating blues, rock and indie. The EOT series off ers a 7 to 10 p.m. Live music, The Game Sports Bar and Grill, 2605 S. free venue for local performers to showcase their talents and Espina St. No cover. Call 524-4263. promote upcoming performances at other venues. Free. Call 523-6403. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B7

7 p.m. Doña Ana Photography club presents “30 Minutes University Ave., Bldg. 985 Suite B. No cover. Call 571-4626. the education staff of the Las Cruces Museums system have with Duane Michaels,” Southwest Environmental Center, 275 collaborated on a new program off ering SNAP – the Science, N. Main St. Jim Rodgers will present “30 Minutes with Duane 8 to 11 p.m. Live music, High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W. Nature and Art Program. The program encourages visitors to Michaels.” Michaels is an American photographic innovator, Hadley Ave. No cover. Call 525-6752. embrace their artistic creativity while engaging in educational widely known for his work with series, multiple exposures and activities inspired by Science, Technology, Engineering and text. He often uses photo sequences to communicate a nar- Mathematics (STEM). This week’s topic is houseplants. Free. rative, incorporating handwritten texts to examine emotion FRI. 1/8 Call 541-2137. and philosophy. Jim will illustrate those techniques through 3 p.m. Evolved, Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science, Michaels’ photos. Following Rodgers’ presentation, Lisa 2 to 6 p.m. Live music, Sombra Antigua Winery, 430 La Viña 411 N. Main St. Evolved is a program that makes circuits Mandelkern and Debbie Hands will present “How to Submit Road, Chamberino, N.M. No cover. Call 915-241-4349. through time, discussing important points in evolution and Images with Monthly Themes.” Monthly themes are designed the development of the world as it currently exists. Join to cultivate regular photographing habits and encourage par- 3:30 to 4 p.m. Learn to play Middle Eastern rhythms, My museum staff every Friday at 3 p.m. to explore the beginnings ticipation in the monthly event. Free and open to the public. Place Jewell, 132-B Wyatt Drive. No drum required but must of the universe and discuss what the future may hold for us, Visit www.daphotoclub.com. call ahead for loaner drum. Cost $2 per lesson. Call 693-1616. as informed by modern philosophy and science. Free. Call 522-3120. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music, The Game Sports Bar and Grill, 2605 S. WED. 1/6 Espina St. No cover. Call 524-4263. 7 p.m. Live music, Amaro Winery, 402 S. Melendres St. No 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, cover. Call 527-5310. 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, Vintage Wines, 2461 Calle de Guada- Main Street Downtown. Wide variety of arts and crafts, food, lupe. No cover. Call 523-9463. fresh produce, unique fi ne art, pet adoptions and more. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. Live music, The Game Sports Bar and Grill, 2605 S. Visit www.fcmlc.org. Espina St. No cover. Call 524-4263. 8 to 11 p.m. Live music, High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W. Hadley Ave. No cover. Call 525-6752. 9 a.m. to noon, MVM Farm volunteer day, MVM Farm, 2653 7 to 9 p.m. Live music with Sage Gentle-Wing, Picacho Peak Snow Road. Interested in organic farming and local food pro- Brewing Co., 3900 W. Picacho Ave. No cover. Call 680-6394. 9 p.m. Live music, Pecan Grill & Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd. duction? Want to fi nd out more about vermiculture, compost- No cover. Call 521-1099. ing, laying hens, season extension and crop planning in our 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, Vintage Wines, 2461 Calle de Guada- region? Come and volunteer at the MVM Farm in Mesilla. Free. lupe. No cover. Call 523-9463. Call 805-6757 for directions or email [email protected]. 9 p.m. Live music, Pecan Grill & Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd. Happy New Year! 5 to 8 p.m. Open Mic, New Mexico State University Barnes No cover. Call 521-1099. & Noble, University Avenue and Jordan Road. Poetry and musicians alternate. Organized by David Rodriguez. Free. Call 646-4431. SAT. 1/9 Since 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Big Daddy’s Flea Market, 5580 Bataan Me- ® 1976 8 to 10 p.m. Open mic, Q’s Steak, Pasta and Brewhouse, 1300 morial East. Indoor and outdoor vendors on 20 acres. A wide Avenida de Mesilla. No cover. Call 571-4350. Closed for Vaca on variety of items will be available. Call 382-9404. Will Re-open on January 11th with 8 to 10 p.m. Old-time fi ddle music with Los Cacahuates, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces, Spotted Dog Brewery, 2900 Avenida de Mesilla. No cover. Call our 40th Anniversary Sale! Main Street Downtown. Wide variety of arts and crafts, food, 650-2729. fresh produce, unique fi ne art, pet adoptions and more. Free. 2310 N. Temple • 526-2880 Visit www.fcmlc.org. www.SpringCrestNM.com THU. 1/7 9 a.m. to noon, MVM Farm volunteer day, MVM Farm, 2653 9 a.m. Grandma Mona’s Science Story Time, Las Cruces Mu- Snow Road. Interested in organic farming and local food pro- seum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main St. Grandma Mona duction? Want to fi nd out more about vermiculture, compost- BURGER NOOK invites children ages 3 to 5 to the museum for Science Story ing, laying hens, season extension and crop planning in our Time the fi rst Thursday of each month, to read a story relating region? Come and volunteer at the MVM Farm in Mesilla. Free. BUY A GREAT BURGER to one of the many exhibits in the museum. This month, chil- Call 805-6757 for directions or email [email protected]. At Regular Price & Get A dren will read “The Magic School Bus: Inside a Hurricane” by 16 oz. FREE DRINK! Soft Drink Joanne Cole. Afterward, we’ll do a topic-related activity. Free. 10 a.m. to noon, Family Game Day, Las Cruces Railroad Muse- Call 522-3120. um, 351 N. Mesilla St. What types of games did families enjoy Now Accepting Credit Cards! in the years before electronic games were invented? The Las 1204 E. Madrid, 3/10 mile east of Solano 1 to 3:30 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced Drawing and Paint- Cruces Railroad Museum hosts Family Game Day on the sec- Limit 4 • Coupon Expires 1/7/2016 ing, My Place Jewell, 132-B Wyatt Drive. This intermediate ond Saturday of each month. Develop hand-eye coordination Tue.-Fri. 10-6 p.m.• Open Sat. 10-5 p.m. • Closed Sunday & Monday • 523-9806 and advanced class will focus on the unique concerns of each with Jacks and Cup and Ball Toss, stimulate your mind with student, working in a variety of media, including watercolor, jigsaw and wooden puzzles or challenge friends to a game of acrylic, water soluble oil paints, pastels, and colored pencil. Dominoes. Free. Call 647-4480. Subject matter will comprise of still life, landscape, fi gure, and architectural space. Students may start classes at any time 10 a.m. Family Science Saturday, Las Cruces Museum of and proceed at their own pace. Open enrollment starting any Nature and Science, 411 N. Main St. Join the museum in Thursday. Cost $45 for four two and a half hour sessions. Call August as the museum hosts the BLM Groundworks crew, a 647-5684. nonprofi t organization that partners with local businesses to provide local youth with opportunities for personal and 5 to 6 p.m. Belly Dance Club, My Place Jewell, 132-B Wyatt professional development by learning new skill sets and Drive. Join one of the longest-running dance groups in the participating in community projects. This week’s topic is the area. Open to ages 11 and older. Great low-impact exercise. structure of the Earth. All ages are welcome, from 3 to 93. Cost $4 per lesson. Call 639-1616. Free. Call 522-3120.

7 p.m. Big Band Dance Club, Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court 10:30 a.m. Storytellers of Las Cruces, COAS Bookstores, 1101 Ave. The Big Band Dance Club invites you to join us to dance S. Solano Drive and 317 S. Main St. COAS will give coupons for ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles. Beginner’s group free books to all children who attend. Free. Call 524-8471. dance lesson begins at 7 p.m., dances from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost KRWG presents world news all day and $7 members, $9 nonmembers. Call 526-6504. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. SNAP, Las Cruces Museum of Nature and international dramas every night on Worldview. Science and Museum of Art atrium, 491 N. Main St. Recogniz- Broadcast channel 22.2 and 8 to 10 p.m. Live music, Bosque Brewing Company, 901 E. ing the importance of interdisciplinary learning experiences, Comcast channel in Las Cruces B8 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN Foundation for Las Cruces Museums seeks board members

By Barbara Chamberlin Secretary: For the Las Cruces Bulletin have been donated to the museum. The secretary takes notes of members are invited to participate in Members work to support the museums meetings, and maintains documents for this meeting, or to contact current board Perhaps you have enjoyed your visits through their popular “Rat on a Stick” the board. president Michael Weiss at mike- to any of the city’s museums, and wish food booth at the Renaissance Arts Faire Treasurer: The treasurer prepares [email protected]. to support our local museums. Maybe and through their annual Navajo rug monthly financial statements, oversees To join the FLCM or get more on you have a passion for the educational sale. They also support museum educa- financial transactions, and guides board events at all museums, visit their web- work each museum does in art, culture, tional initiatives, such as the evening members in annual budgets. site or their Facebook page at www. science and local history. One of the adult events. Most recently, they are Communications Chair: The Communi- facebook.com/foundationlcmuseums best ways to support the work of the working with the Progress Club to offer cations chair manages social media for All museums – the Museum of Art, local museums is to offer your expertise listening devices to visitors of the muse- the board, writes monthly guest articles Branigan Cultural Center, the Museum to the foundation for the city museums. ums. in The Bulletin on foundation events. of Nature and Science and the Railroad The Foundation for Las Cruces Mu- If you have an interest in supporting Special Events Chair: This individual Museum – are open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 seums (FLCM) is seeking dynamic, en- the educational efforts of our museums, leads the board in planning, promoting, p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The thusiastic volunteers from the commu- consider becoming a member of the and conducting special activities, such Railroad Museum is located at 351 N. nity to help run foundation programs foundation. The FLCM is a nonprofit as fundraising events and educational Mesilla St. at the intersection with Las and business. The Foundation supports organization of individuals who choose activities. Cruces Avenue, and the other three mu- the four city museums: the Las Cruces to support the museums with financial Development Chair: The Development seums are at the north end of Main Museum of Art, Branigan Cultural and volunteer contributions. Chair works with the community, find- Street Downtown. Admission at all city Center, Las Cruces Museum of Nature The Foundation Board needs mem- ing ways to bring businesses and other museums is always free. and Science and Las Cruces Railroad bers to serve in key leadership positions, organizations together to support the Museum. including: museums and related educational initia- Barbara Chamberlin is the Communi- Foundation members support the mu- President: The president runs the foun- tives. cations Chair for the Foundation for Las Cruces Museums. She can be reached at seums by conducting events throughout dation meetings, and serves as head of The next meeting of the foundation is [email protected] the year and by managing funds that the Foundation Board. Wednesday, Jan. 20. Potential board

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AMARO WINERY features paintings and drawing by Meg 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call Freyermuth and a landscape pastel series by Wayne Carl 522-5552. Galleries Huber. The show will remain on display through Jan. 10, 2016. MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY features two local Amaro Winery is located at 402 S. Melendres St. Hours artists for the month of December, Bonnie MacQuarrie and & Openings are 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 1 to 10 p.m. Kay Susin. In addition, the gallery’s 30 member artists off er Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call work in many media. 527-5310. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery is located at 2470-A Calle OPENING de Guadalupe. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday ONGOING through Sunday. For more information, call 522-2933. BIG PICTURE DIGITAL IMAGE EXPERTS AND GALLERY BRANIGAN CULTURAL CENTER presents “Remembering presents “Faces, etc. …” by fi ne artist Carmen Navar. Navar’s EL PASO ELECTRIC GALLERY presents an exhibit of work the Mays” and “The Beggars of Venice.” mission statement is to create “peace and beauty” in a stress- from professional photographer Michael Stephens, featuring Celebrating local history and one of Las Cruces’ pio- fi lled world, believing the arts are a powerful force for pos- dynamic digital photographs originally taken at Arches and neering families is the focus of “Remembering the Mays.” itive change. She communicates her art language through Canyonlands National Parks, then subjected to a technique Settling in Las Cruces in the late nineteenth century, John the movement of powerful brushstrokes and mark-mak- known as “light painting.” Stephens’ work will remain on and Elizabeth May opened and operated the successful ing bordering on the realm of emotion, abstraction and display through the end of January. Rio Grande Hotel on Main Street. The couple raised six fi guration. “Faces, etc. …” will present an array of Navar’s El Paso Electric Gallery is located inside the lobby of the children in Las Cruces, many of whom grew to become newest works of the fi gure and face, which are whimsical Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. important figures in their own right, owning important and intense at the same time. “Faces, etc. …” opens with a to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call businesses throughout the City and becoming involved in reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 1, and will remain on 523-6403 or visit www.riograndetheatre.com. display through the end of January. local and regional politics. The exhibit will feature historic photographs as well as Big Picture Digital Image Experts and Gallery is located at NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCH HERITAGE MUSEUM pres- items from the Museum System’s collection that belonged to 311 N. Main St. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to ents in its north corridor “In a Nutshell: Growing Nuts in New members of the May family, allowing visitors insight into life Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. For more informa- Mexico,” an exhibit centered on nuts grown here in the Land in Las Cruces during an exciting period of time in which the tion, call 647-0508. of Enchantment. Few crops are more diverse and individual- city was rapidly developing. ly tied culturally and economically to the various geographic The suite of drawings “The Beggars of Venice” captures the LAST CHANCE areas of New Mexico’s bountiful nut crops. Each of the state’s many characters of the most present but often unnoticed top nuts – piñon, peanuts, pecans and pistachios – has its FIREBIRD RISING FINE ART GALLERY presents its grand residents of Venice, Italy. Utilizing graphite and ink on paper, own story to tell about how and why it is grown and harvest- opening celebration and exhibition “Union of Flames,” a artist Ed Smith’s images create a sense of historical continui- ed. The exhibit covers everything from the defi nition of a nut group show of local, national and international visual artists ty with the great artists Callot, Tintoretto, Tiepolo, Goya and to its health benefi ts. In between is a fascinating look at the featuring Paul Neff , Lilith Love, Wes Naman, Chris Bardey, Rembrandt. “The Beggars of Venice” and “Remembering the history, research and uses as well as growing and harvesting Jodie Herrera, Jef Bourgeau, Deret Roberts, Cody Jimenez, Mays” will remain on display through Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016. techniques. “In a Nutshell” will remain on display through Michael Ponce, Praxis, David D. Sorensen, Stephanie Sweet, Branigan Cultural Center is located at 501 N. Main St. Gal- Sept. 25. Maureen Bachaus and Michael C. Gutierrez. “Union of lery hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The museum presents in its arts corridor “Linda Hagen: Flames” will remain on display through Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. For more information, call 541-2154. Firebird Rising Fine Art Gallery is located at 330 W. Moun- Light Aff ects.” New Mexico always has been renowned for the eff ects of its light and its attractiveness to artists. Light tain Ave. Regular gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday TOMBAUGH GALLERY presents “Steel and Wings,” an aff ects the way we view this beautiful state, and in this through Sunday and by appointment. For more information, exhibit of new works by Las Cruces artists Jill Somoza and collections of paintings by Las Cruces artist Linda Hagen, call 303-2434. John Northcutt. Somoza’s paintings capture an ephem- she accepts the challenge of capturing light on canvas – on eral quality by painting on vinyl sheeting stretched in form, distance and color. A love of animals, the West and CUTTER GALLERY presents “New Mexico Christmas” art unusual shapes. The pieces chosen for this show were all nature inspire Hagen’s work. “Light Aff ects” will remain on show, featuring work from Molly Gamboa Barth, Nancy Frost done in the past two years and display the simple lines display through April 3. Begin, Fred Chilton, Tom Gerend, Linda Gendall, Stephen of juxtaposed panels combined with curved wood. These The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum is Hansen, Carlitta Harvey, Robert Highsmith, Mark Hohnstre- paintings are more accurately described as elaborate located at 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Regular hours are 9 iter, Tracy Jamison, Suzanne Kane, Virginia Roach, Rosemary sketches of fleeting feelings, drawn in wood, vinyl, col- a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. McLoughlin, Jo-an Smith, Mary Talamini, Dan Tapper, Dan or and line. Northcutt’s sculpture is minimal kinetic and Sunday. Regular museum admission is $5 adults, $4 senior Stouff er and Paula Voris. The show will remain on display viewer participatory. He has chosen to explore the concept citizens, $3 children ages 4 to 17, $2 active U.S. military and through Tuesday, Jan. 5. of the existence of multiple planes within a plane and their veterans and free for children age 3 and younger. For more Cutter Gallery is located at 2640 El Paseo Road. Hours are interaction. The planes are based on minimal geometric information, visit www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org or call 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 shapes, rectangles, squares, triangles, etc., interacting 522-4100. p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 541-0658. with each other. In the past, he has worked thematically drawing ideas from American Indian mythology, art history DESERT ROOTS ARTISTS’ MARKET AND GALLERY fea- ART OBSCURA GALLERY presents two exhibitions for the references, or observations on friends, thus giving the work tures works by local artists and a cozy café area. month of December: Jesse Reinhard’s “Refl ections” and Sam an allegorical quality. For this show, he draws inspiration Desert Roots Artists’ Market and Gallery is located at Ross’ “Etiquette Unraveled,” upstairs in the Tiny Room Gallery. form the Sand Hill Cranes and their flight. “Steel and Wings” 1001 S. Solano Drive. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jesse Reinhard received an MFA in printmaking from will remain on display through Friday, Jan. 22. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. NMSU and has been active in the local art scene since Tombaugh Gallery is located inside the Unitarian Univer- Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. For more information, arriving in Las Cruces in 2004. Along with Art Obscura, his salist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S. Solano Drive. Gallery call 652-7366. artwork can often be found at the West End Art Depot and hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market. This is rumored to be by appointment. For more information, call 522-7281. DOÑA ANA COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER Reinhard’s last show in Las Cruces, as he is moving to the is currently displaying more than 100 pieces of new, original Dallas-Ft. Worth area at the end of the year to join a religious COTTONWOOD GALLERY, inside Southwest Environmen- artwork created by students from Las Cruces Public Schools cult. tal Center, presents a new show of artwork by Las Cruces and Gadsden Independent School District in the center’s “Etiquette Unraveled” reveals artist Sam Ross’ new paint- painter Meg G. Freyermuth. Freyermuth recently completed fi rst-fl oor corridor. The exhibit includes drawings, paintings, ings that vibrate with humor. This month-long display show- the fi rst Artist-In-Residence program for the Organ Moun- photography, etchings and more. cases his new work, along with limited edition T-shirts, prints tains-Desert Peaks National Monument, a program that The student art exhibit complements the permanent and miniature paintings. “I’ve always been the jovial type supports public lands through art. An avid hiker, traveler and art collection held inside the center, featuring 41 original and I love connecting with people through humor, which is gardener since childhood, Freyermuth uses these experi- acrylics and oils by Joyce T. Macrorie, several historical what I primarily aim to achieve through this style,” Ross said. ences to display her passion for the environment through photographs and landscapes, art from students attending “Refl ections” and “Etiquette Unraveled” will remain on brightly colored, dramatic paintings and drawings of the J. Paul Taylor Academy and Hatch Valley Public Schools and display through January. United States’ wilderness. Freyermuth’s show will remain on more. Art Obscura Gallery is located at 3206 Harrelson St. Gallery display through the end of January. The Doña Ana County Government Center is located hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and Cottonwood Gallery is located inside Southwest Environ- at 845 N. Motel Blvd. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 494- mental Center, 275 N. Main St. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 7256. through Friday. For more information, call 647-7210. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B11 2015 a banner year for the box office

By Zak Hansen Las Cruces Bulletin wide cover-up surround- dashery, a mountain stop- somehow managed to ing the shocking truth. over populated by a host survive, trekking more Little surprise, 2015 was “Spotlight” is riveting of unsavories who are not than 200 miles to the another year of box-office from its startling open to what they seem. As the nearest American settle- blockbusting sequels and its silent, agonizing final hours wear on with this ment to exact revenge on reboots, with records set, frames, deserving a place “hateful eight” trapped the man that sealed his shattered and set again as in newspaper drama his- indoors, it becomes less fate. Stunning narrative a cavalcade of familiar tory alongside the best of and less likely any will see aside, Iñárritu proves films – “Furious 7,” them. the town of Red Rock. once again he’s simply “Avengers: Age of Ul- Writer, director and With a menagerie of col- one of the finest film- tron,” “Jurassic World,” star Joel Edgerton sur- laborators – Russell, Jack- makers of the day, and “Terminator: Genisys,” prised with his taut, sus- son, Tim Roth, Michael DiCaprio, long chasing “Mission: Impossible – penseful “The Gift,” which Madsen, Bruce Dern – an Oscar, may finally get Rogue Nation,” “Spectre,” follows a young couple and a few surprising cam- his due with a visceral, entries in the “Divergent,” (Jason Bateman and Re- eos, “The Hateful Eight” transformative perfor- “Maze Runner” and becca Hall) intimidated by is Tarantino through-and- mance unlike any other “Hunger Games” canons a figure from the hus- through, a loving throw- this year. and, of course, Decem- J.J. Abrams’ “Star Wars” reboot, the first under the Disney band’s past (Edgerton). back to some of his own Though they’ll never banner, broke several box office records. ber’s release of the Though it falls apart some favorite films, shot on win any accolades outside long-awaited “Star Wars: in its third act, kudos to 70mm film to capture the of genre devotees, 2015 The Force Awakens” – (Moore) receives a suspi- director George Miller re- Edgerton for keeping his aesthetic and given his wasn’t a bad year for hor- made their way through cious package from local turns to the post-apoca- audience perched on a ra- signature spin. ror, either. Guillermo del the multiplexes. hood Dom (A$AP Rocky). lyptic, fuel-poor desert zor’s edge throughout a Last but by no means Toro’s “Crimson Peak” is J.J. Abrams’ “Star “Dope” takes a familiar wastelands to follow sur- twisty and twisted psy- least, Director Alejandro a sumptuous and spooky Wars” reboot, the first format and setting – grow- vivor Max Rockatansky chological thriller. G. Iñárritu follows his gothic ghost story; “We under the Disney banner, ing up in ’hood – and ele- (Tom Hardy) and the me- Though it didn’t break award-winning “Bird- Are Still Here” turns the broke several box office vates it to something poi- chanical-armed Impera- much in the way of well- man” with something “this house needs a fami- records – some set just gnant, affecting and tor Furiosa (Charlize worn ground, Whitney much different – the ly” fable on its head with months earlier in 2015 – to laugh-out-loud funny, a Theron) as they rebel Bulger crime-drama bleak, brutal and sweep- splattering results. “Good- become the fastest film to wise, warm and welcome against the oppressive, “Black Mass” was a sober ing survival epic “The night Mommy” (German gross more than $1 bil- departure from similar water-hoarding Immor- and engrossing look at Revenant.” Leonardo Di- “Ich Seh Ich Seh”) is about lion, doing so in 12 days, fare. tan Joe and his army of one of America’s most no- Caprio stars as legend- as chilling as it gets, with just under the 13 days it High-profile sci-fi has fume-crazed War Boys. torious criminals – and ary frontiersman Hugh young twin boys trapped took “Jurassic World.” In- had a banner few years – Sure, it’s a mostly dia- the government officials Glass, guiding a party of in their sweeping contem- dustry analysts project “Gravity” and “Interstel- logue-free two hours of taken down in his wake fur trappers through the porary home with their “The Force Awakens” is lar,” to wit – that contin- cars blowing up in the for aiding and abetting. wilds of the Louisiana bandaged, post-surgical on track to become the all- ued in 2015 with director desert, but a reliance on As Bulger, Johnny Depp Purchase in the 1820s. mother … or is she? A time highest box-office Ridley Scott’s spectacular mostly practical effects, returns to the silver Facing deserved hostility taut, twisty and terribly gross – a daunting task in “The Martian.” Matt Damon aided by solid perfor- screen to remind us that from the Arikara Native sad affair. Not for the the face of the $2.788 bil- stars as astronaut Mark mances and some truly he really can act – if you Americans, the qua- weak stomached. Finally, lion raked in by “Avatar” Watney, marooned on jaw-dropping set and prop get him away from Tim si-military hunting party the New Zealand-made in 2009. Mars after a freak dust design, not to mention a Burton and off of a pirate heads for the mountains; heavy metal splatter flick Some of these retreads storm forces the rest of surprising feminist un- ship. scouting ahead, Glass is “Deathgasm” is a campy were downright great; his crew to evacuate the dercurrent, made “Fury Released at the 11th savagely mauled by a and carnage-filled hom- others were nigh un- planet. Alone millions of Road” one of the best ac- hour and sneaking in just grizzly bear, soon left for age to the shocking stan- watchable, but for this miles from home and with tion films in memory. A under the wire are two of dead in the frozen tundra dards set by “Bad Taste” year’s best-of, let’s turn hope rapidly fading, Wat- welcome return to form the finest films of the year by John Fitzgerald (Tom and “Dead Alive” decades away, for the most part, ney is forced to turn to his by a legendary director. – “The Hateful Eight” and Hardy), a survival- and ago. Find it on Netflix from the big-budget block- training to find a way to With a stellar ensemble “The Revenant.” money-hungry member now. busters. survive, while a capable cast and a fact-based story Quentin Tarantino’s of the party. Battered, A hilarious, heartfelt crew back on Earth at- to make even the stron- post-Civil War western, bruised, broken-legged Zak Hansen can be reached at zak@lascruces- and downright different tempts to bring him home. gest stomach turn, Direc- “The Hateful Eight” finds and bleeding, Glass bulletin.com. coming-of-age story, Rick “The Martian” is well-act- tor Tom McCarthy’s bounty hunter “Hang- Famuyiwa’s “Dope” fol- ed, action-packed, funny, “Spotlight” follows the man” John Ruth (Kurt lows a trio of ’90s nuanced and refreshingly four-person Boston Globe Russell) escorting fugitive hip-hop-worshipping L.A. devoid of a “bad guy.” In- “Spotlight” investigative Daisy Domergue (Jenni- “geeks” – played by the stead, it’s a film about tal- team – played by Mark fer Jason Leigh) to the revelatory and relatively ented people working to- Ruffalo, Rachel McAd- gallows, with fellow head- unknown Tony Revolori, gether, armed only with ams, Brian d’Arcy James hunter Major Marquis Kiersey Clemons and problem-solving, to save a and Michael Keaton – as Warren (Samuel L. Jack- Shameik Moore – roped life. A must-see. they uncover widespread son) and new Red Rock unwittingly into a few An unlikely Golden child molestation and sex- sheriff Chris Mannix days’ worth of high- Globe and Oscar contend- ual abuse in the local (Walton Goggins). When a stakes, dope-dealing dan- er if ever there was one, Catholic Archdiocese, and blizzard hits, the four take ger when Malcolm “Mad Max: Fury Road” saw the decades-long, church- refuge at Minnie’s Haber- B12 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN The year in photos

In May, the Artists of Picacho Hills open their homes to art lovers during the annual Art in the Garden Tour.

ABOVE: Norma and Harold DeMund enjoy the summer sun during the 2015 Red, White and Blues Festival.

Las Cruces newcomer Kim Aline offered wine samples to attendees of the Red, White and Blues Festival, held in Au- Hard Tack demonstrates cowboy cooking as he prepares a gust on the foregarden of St. Clair Winery and Bistro. Johnny cake at the 2015 Cowboy Days at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.

Aaron Nieto and Eva Barber were among attendees of Jessi Thompson, Joe Tillman and Demetrius Rel attended June’s Southern New Mexico Pride 2015 celebration. the inaugural Tequila, Tacos and Cerveza festival, held in July. LAS CRUCES BULLETIN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B13

Chad Arnold of Santa Fe plays a game of cornhole during the 2015 Blazin’ Brewfest.

Austin Kennedy, Elaina Spielman, Anacaryn Oneal and Tyler Oneal pose for a photograph among the massive crowd gathered in Downtown Las Cruces for the Blazin’ Brewfest, put on by the New Mexico Brewers Guild in May.

Maria Dolores of Jamie’s Toys blows bubbles during the 2015 Southern New Mexico State Fair and Rodeo.

International students, friends and family gathered for the 2015 Las Cruces International Festival held at New Mexico State University.

Guitarist Austin James Murphy jams out a solo at August’s Corey Donavan of Wine Sales for D.H. Lescombes serves a El Pasoan Marisol Lara braces herself and laughs as she Red, White and Blues Festival, sponsored by the Mesilla taste of white wine at the 2015 Labor Day-weekend Southern stomps grapes at the Southern New Mexico Wine Festi- Valley Jazz and Blues Society. New Mexico Wine Festival. val. B14 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT LAS CRUCES BULLETIN AtTheMovies Coming soon on DVD Jan. 5 Picking the Flicks Captive Sicario Movie information from www.rottentomatoes.com. Movie reel based on a 5-point scale. Rated: PG-13 Rated: R Genre: Drama Genre: Drama Star Wars: The Force Alvin and the Starring: David Oyelowo, Kate Mara Starring: Emily Blunt, Benicio del Toro Awakens Chipmunks: Director: Jerry Jameson Director: Denis Villenueve Rated: PG-13 Plot Overview: The Rebel Alliance The Road Chip and the Galactic Empire – now the Rated: PG The Green Inferno The Visit Resistance and First Order – square off Plot Overview: Alvin, Simon and Rated: R Rated: PG-13 once again. Theodore hit the road to Miami to stop Genre: Horror Genre: Horror Starring: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill Dave’s wedding, fearful that he’ll dump Director: J.J. Abrams them for his new wife. Starring: Lorenza Izzo, Ariel Levy Starring: Kathryn Hahn, Ed Oxenbould Starring: Kaley Cuoco, Bella Thorne Director: Eli Roth Director: M. Night Shyamalan Krampus The Hunger Games: Rated: R Mockingjay Part 2 Plot Overview: Amidst a bad Dec. 25-27 Rated: PG-13 Top-grossing Christmas, a young boy unwittingly Plot Overview: As the war of Panem summons a Christmas demon to his escalates and the Capital destroys other family’s home. districts, Katniss Everdeen must bring together Star Wars: The Force Awakens The Big Short (Week No. 3) Starring: Adam Scott, Toni Collette an army against President Snow, with 1 6 Director: Michael Dougherty everything she loves hanging in the balance. (Week No. 2) $149,202,860 $10,531,026 Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson 2 Daddy’s Home (Week No. 1) 7 Concussion (Week No. 1) $38,740,203 $10,500,000 The Good Dinosaur The Big Short 3 Joy (Week No. 1) 8 Point Break (Week No. 1) Rated: PG Rated: R $17,015,168 $9,805,000 Plot Overview: In an alternate Plot Overview: Four outsiders in the timeline where dinosaurs never went high-fi nance industry who predict the 4 Sisters (Week No. 2) 9 The Hunger Games: Mockinjay Part 2 extinct, Arlo the Apatosaurus makes housing bubble burst of the 2000s take $14,189,455 (Week No. 6) $5,277,828 an unlikely friend in a young human on the big banks. 5 Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Creed (Week No. 5) caveboy named Spot. Starring: Christian Bale, Steve Carell 10 Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Director: Adam McKay Chip (Week No. 4) $13,143,329 $4,425,000 Frances McDormand (voices) Director: Peter Sohn SHOW TIMES GOOD FRI. STARTING FRI. 1/08 01/01 THRU THURS. 01/07 THE FOREST The Peanuts Movie Love the Coopers VERDI’S Rated: PG Rated: PG-13 THE HATEFUL I DUE FOSCARI Plot Overview: Snoopy and his team Plot Overview: Four generations SUN. 01/17 @ 12PM take to the skies in pursuit of their arch come together for Christmas Eve; when EIGHT TUES. 01/19 @ 7PM nemesis, while Charlie Brown goes on unlikely events turn the house upside CINEPORT 10 his own quest at home. down, the Coopers rediscover family bonds and the spirit of the season. REGISTER AT PLEASE BE COURTEOUS TO Starring: Francesa Capaldi, ALLENTHEATRESINC.COM YOUR FOLLOW PATRONS, Starring: Olivia Wilde, Amanda Seyfried TURN OFF YOU CELL Madisyn Shipman (voices) FOR EMAIL INFO AND BEFORE ENTERING THE Director: Jessie Nelson SPECIALS AUDITORIUM. Director: Steve Martino

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Carey Mulligan and Helena Bonham-Carter star in director Sarah Gavron’s “Suffragette,” now playing at the Fountain Theatre in Mesilla. ‘Suffragette’ a remarkable look at an embarrassment of history Review by Jeff Berg For the Las Cruces Bulletin Streep in a small but dramatic role, which might be hance her career. She shows a constantly gritty and one of the films weaker points, since I’m rather often dreary atmosphere, scrupulously detailed and “Suffragette” is a brilliant period piece about the tired of Ms. Streep) while Mulligan’s Maud Watts is sans glamour. I also found the cinematography, pro- women’s suffrage movement in Britain, which took a more complex character. duction and costume design to be superb. place in the early 20th century. The film opens with Watts, a low level supervisor “Suffragette” builds up steam as it demonstrates Although it may sound like a companion piece to in a laundry factory, enduring the many injustices that these women were not church ladies out on a “Downton Abbey,” being all polite and tasteful, the of the time, while caring for her husband and young lark. They are angry and often violent, and were surprise of “Suffragette” is how much anger and son, leaving no time for any political activity. Watts often arrested and treated cruelly while impris- exigency it offers and how much fresh material and observes, by accident, one of her fellow women oned. The shocking racetrack scene, which is his- history it shares. workers at a demonstration, torically accurate, is a blunt reminder that equality Easily equated to such local throwing rocks through win- always involves strong sacrifices. injustices such as the civil dows and her curiosity is piqued. Mulligan, as Watts, shares a profound but always rights movement of the 1950s Watts soon becomes involved in plausible journey from a victim of domestic and and ’60s or the peace movement the suffrage movement- spinning work place abuse, to that of an articulate crusader. during the Vietnam “war,” this into a labyrinth of always illegal Anne-Marie Duff turns in a tragic performance as picture will surely offer you The most interesting protests and demonstrations, al- Watt’s factory-worker friend who encourages Maud more than you bargained for. work, “Suffragette,” lowing her family to slip away, to activism but then finds the movement too costly The film is an impressive opens at the Fountain when her militancy soon takes and dangerous to continue. Theatre in Mesilla Friday, work from four women, who Jan. 1. It is in English over her life. The only strong male role is given to Brendon lead the production — director and runs for about 100 Morgan, who has also done Gleeson as a police officer who quietly understands minutes. The theater is Sarah Gavron, screenwriter Abi open on New Year’s Day. A the screenplays for “The Iron the women’s cause. Morgan and lead actress Carey Lady,” “Shame” and “The Invis- Stay for the credits, as the picture also offers Mulligan, who follows her deli- ible Woman,” offers some nota- some sad and anger-provoking facts on when cate performance in “Far From the Madding ble details in the picture, most especially the fact many countries finally granted women the right Crowd” with an equally strong stint in this work. that there is no male union organizer to lead Watts to vote. Helena Bonham Carter, an actress I’ve always ap- and her cohorts into battle. It is the other strong But the glory of the film is that it goes way be- preciated, steps up with a great supporting role as women (especially the one at the horse race) in the yond facts and figures to share with us the fight for well. movement who galvanize her, and they are all well equality that has not ended in many places, includ- The film blends fiction-based characters with real defined in Morgan’s pointed screenplay. ing this country. historical personages, including British feminist As a director, Gavron has done a couple of small leader Emmeline Pankhurst (played by Meryl British films, but Suffragette should completely en- Jeff Berg can be reached at [email protected]. B16 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 RELIGION LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

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Call 524-8061 Traditional Worship - 11:15 a.m. Find Hope The Historic Little Stone Church Holy Family American 134 S. Main St. (Griggs & Main) National Catholic Church To Be Included Service Sat. 1PM Please call for information about our Find Truth St. Mary’s at Hill Ministries, Sunday Schools and Small Groups A Catholic Community Where All Are Welcome Bible Study Sat 4PM www.calvarychapelthreecrosses.com or visit our web site: www.morningstarumc.org Anglican Church Service Times Walk a Judaic walk with Watch Live or Archived teaching videos Mass Messiah Yeshua (Jesus). http://new.livestream.com/accounts/5421822/cc3c “A traditional Church using Saturday Rev. Travis Bennett 5:30 pm Episcopal Everyone is welcome! 1928 book of common Prayer” Sunday 10:30 am 866-874-7250 Morning Prayer etz-chayim.org Pentecostal Tue.-Fri. 9 am Evening Prayer ST. ANDREW’S Tue.-Fri. 5:15 pm EPISCOPAL CALVARY Clergy: Frs. Jim Lehman CHURCH Methodist CHRISTIAN & Louie Amezaga Pastor: Rev. Pam Rowley 575-644-5025 “Digging deep CENTER 702 Parker Road • Las Cruces, NM 88005 wells so others Sunday Worship Services www.holyfamilyancc.com may drink.” United Methodist We are fundamental by belief, Traditional — 8:30 a.m. Pentecostal by experience. If you are Rector: The Rev. Canonnon Church looking for enthusiastic worship and Scott A. Ruthven Sunday School 10 a.m. Informal — 11:00 a.m. uncompromised preaching of the Word of Father Yossi Sarid - (575) 649-5625 Catholic - Roman God, we invite you to come worship. Father John Price - (575) 740-0369 Weekday Services Worship 11 a.m. Classes for all — 9:45 a.m. All are welcome. Pastor Mark Jordan SUNDAYS Tuesday - 9:30 AM - Morning Prayer Journey Discipleship & Bible Study 4 blocks north of NMSU 9:00 am – Holy Communion Thursday - Noon - Holy Eucharist Wednesday 6-7 • All Welcome Worship services 10:30 a.m. 10:15 am – Coffee & Bible Study 2000 S. Locust Sundays at 4211 Elks Drive.

2nd & 4th SATURDAYS Sunday Services Where everyone is welcome. (575) 522–8220 For more information, call 575-640-1822 Donde todos son bienvenidos. 5:00 pm – Prayer followed by www.UUMCLasCruces.org Vespers and Fellowship 8:30 AM - Rite 1 Rev. Nema Rivers-LeCuyer Services begin January 2. 10:30 AM - Rite 2 1st & 3rd SUNDAYS THE ROMAN CATHOLIC 9:00 AM – Morning Prayer DIOCESE OF LAS CRUCES 300 N. Campo 518 N. Alameda Blvd. 575-524-1230 Non Denominational (Eucharist from reserve Sacrament) VIEW ALL LISTINGS OF 526-6333 10:15 – Coffee & Vestry Meeting CATHOLIC CHURCHES 575-652-1188 Schedule of Services www.SaintAndrewsLC.org [email protected] ON OUR WEBSITE Sunday School at 10am 7975 Doña Ana Rd., Las Cruces P.O. Box 2842 Southern New Mexico www.stmarysathill.com WWW.DIOCESEOFLASCRUCES.ORG Las Cruces, NM 88004 Sunday Morning Worship Church of God Service at 11am Christian “Come and see...” Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm Call 524-8061 “Venga y vea...” Sabbath Services 1880 N. Solano First Interactive Las Cruces, NM 88001 To Be Included Biblically 575-405-4269 Church of Orthodox Traditional Bible Study Christ, Scientist Call 524-8061 www.riveroflifeupc.org Baha'i Faith Anglican Worship Saturdays 1 p.m. Sunday: Sunday: To Be Included 1701 E. Missouri Service & Sunday School 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian The Baha’i Information 10 a.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. & Reading Center Wednesday: FIRST All faiths welcome Testimonies 7 p.m. www.stjameslascruces.org Hear us Sunday mornings 8 a.m. on 1450 AM KOBE PRESBYTERIAN Interspiritual Devotional All are WELCOME! CHURCH 102 St. James Avenue • 526-2389 Sundays 10:30 to 11 a.m. See us Sunday mornings 325 West Mountain Ave. Corner of University & S. Main 10:30 a.m. on Comcast Adult Spiritual Discussion Las Cruces, NM 225 W. Griggs Ave. Downtown on the corner of Cable Channel 98 Faith and Fellowship 11 a.m. to Noon 575-523-5063 Alameda & Griggs • 526-6689 for information We observe all of Worship: 8:45 am Book Club Jewish Rev. Eduardo Rivera, Senior Pastor Wednesday, 6 p.m. God’s Holy Days and Sunday School: 9 am Th e NEW accept Jesus Christ Please call for more info. Traditional Worship 8:15 a.m. “All the prophets of God TEMPLE BETH-EL as our savior. Traditional Worship proclaim the same Faith” One Way Unplugged Contemporary Worship 9:30 a.m. Service: 10:30 OF LAS CRUCES English, Spanish, and Korean congregations Traditional Worship 10:45 a.m. 650-7359 525 E. Lohman Life Center OURS IS A DIVERSE AND GROWING 200 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces Ministers Ralph & Norma Molina 575.522.0467 JEWISH COMMUNITY Confidential private counseling www.fpc.lc www.lascrucesmethodistchurch.com also available. Engl. Worship Sun. 11 a.m. Friday Services vary, please check (575) 526-5559 Baptist Bible Study Wed. 7 p.m. our website for this week’s time Shabbat Morning Services 916 Chaparro at 10:15 am New Thought Las Cruces WWW.TBELC.ORG 575-233-2413 3980 SONOMA SPRINGS AVE. Full Gospel • Christ Centered 575-524-3380 Everyone Welcome Rabbi Lawrence P. Karol Member of Union for Reform Judaism Disciples of Christ/ United Church of Christ Lutheran SUNDAY Disciples of Christ and TRINITY LUTHERAN Bible Study 9 & 10:45 am United Church of Christ Morning Worship 9 & 10:45 am CHURCH-ELCA WEDNESDAY FIRST Sunday Worship Students & Youth 6:00 pm CHRISTIAN 9:00 am Adult Connections 6:15 pm CHURCH Sunday School CHILD CARE AVAILABLE An Open and Affirming Church 10:30 am working in our Community for 106 South Miranda Civil, Human and Religious 2900 Elks Drive Downtown Las Cruces Rights in the name of 575.523.4232 Jesus the Christ. 524-3691 Sunday Worship 10:15 am www.trinitylutheranlc.org All are welcome! www.fb clascruces.com 1809 El Paseo 524-3245 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN RELIGION FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B17 Non-denominational pre-dialogue forum at First Christian Church

First Christian Church, 1809 are free and open to the public. opment Center. disparities in outcomes. Data 2015. He was recently named El Paso Road, is offering a pre- A discussion panel and Q&A Racial justice is a matter of from the U.S. Education De- by President Obama to chair dialogue, non-denominational, features: Bill McCamley, life or death; we can’t afford to partment show that these in- the President’s Advisory Com- on-demand video, “Education (moderator,) a Democratic stay silent and tacitly accept equities array along racial mission on Educational Excel- Equity” as well as a forum and member of the New Mexico the (mostly) invisible systems lines. The good news is that lence for African Americans. a discussion/Q&A session on House of Representatives, and that support inequalities, cre- innovative educators are forg- In 2009, TIME magazine named Saturday, Jan. 9 from 8:30 a.m. former Doña Ana County ate suffering, and deny human ing, testing, and implementing Freeman one of America’s “10 – noon in preparation for a Commissioner; Sarah Silvafi- dignity. Rather, we need to effective solutions. Faith com- Best College Presidents,” and March conference. erro, Café Executive Director have an open dialogue — a munities are engaging in in 2012 one of the “100 Most The free forum features who found her vocation in process that starts with listen- growing numbers to help local Influential People in World.” Freeman Hrabowski. This faith-based community orga- ing. schools succeed. Freeman’s research and publi- non-denominational forum is nizing and worked with the For the United States to live Featured presenter, cations focus on minority par- a chance to engage in some of Archdiocese of San Francisco up to its aspiration of equal Hrabowsky, has served as ticipation and performance. the issues that will be explored Office of Public Policy & So- opportunity for all, our educa- president of the University of For more information, visit in depth at the March 1-3 con- cial Concerns and with the tional system needs help. Ineq- Maryland Baltimore County our website http://ti2016fcclc. ference, including mass incar- PICO National Network; and uities in funding, discipline, since 1992, a school which was weebly.com/, call 524-3245; ceration, structural racism, Katrina Diaz-Castillo, the cur- teacher preparedness, and so- ranked one of the nation’s email: [email protected] or education equity and policy rent director of the Las Cru- cial support create an unequal “most innovative” national call Jack LeSage, FCC 2016 change. All the Pre-Dialogues ces High GRADS Child Devel- playing field, leading to gross universities by U.S. News in board president at 532-1046.

Trinity Lutheran Campground in Ruidoso. For the first Williams, [email protected] for RELIGION LISTINGS 55 to sign up, the cost is $33.00 per per- more information. Register and pay welcomes young son. Regular cost is $63. Contact Terrie online at getrealchurch.org/events. Pet blessing at St. worshippers

Anthony of the Desert You are invited to join Trinity Luther- At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 16, in the an for the regular Sunday worship with parking lot at the corner of Alameda Holy Communion at 9 a.m., at the church and Hadley, St. Anthony of the Desert at 2900 Elks Dr. Children and families will hold the eighth annual pet blessing. are encouraged and welcome. Sunday This service is offered to the community school for children and youth is also in honor of two Orthodox saints, Sera- held each Sunday at 10:30 a.m. In a phim of Sarov from the North of Russia, child-friendly environment, children and Anthony the Great, our patron from meet and worship God through songs, the Egyptian desert. Both saints were prayer and Bible stories. All are wel- friends of animals and, in turn, were come to join. Please call 523-4232 for in- befriended by the animals in their sur- formation or visit the church’s website: roundings. So bring your cherished ani- www.trinitylutheranlc.org. mals for their annual blessing. Goodie bags will be provided for pets from Bet- Ladies of Luther ter Life natural pet foods. For more in- Potluck Dinner formation, call 323-1038. Men’s Prayer Meeting at Heart of the At 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, at Trinity World Lutheran Church, 2900 Elks Dr., the Join us on Saturday mornings at 7 am Ladies of Luther are having a potluck at the church, for our weekly men’s dinner with two speakers from the Me- prayer meeting. Manny Howie leads silla Valley Community of Hope: Exec- the prayer. Men, we hope to see you utive Director Nicole Martinez and THE BULLETIN NEEDS YOUR there. Located at 1605 S. Valley Drive Matt Holt, attorney and law professor. 523-1113. The theme of the luncheon is To Serve. Guests are welcome. Please RSVP at EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Men’s Prayer Breakfast 523-4232. at First Baptist Church Mesilla Park Community Church With the turn of the New Year, Religion Listings invites all of our Youth Ministry Parent & Student re- contributors to look over your calendar entries and make any changes. Join us every Tuesday from 7-9 a.m. treat It would be helpful if you updated your items and removed events for a breakfast in the fellowship hall. On Friday and Saturday, Jan 22-23, or activities that are no longer happening. Please email your events For information, call 524-3691. Mesilla Park Community Church will Fusion Youth Fellowship at Morning host a fun overnight to study how to and activities to one of the following email addresses: Star United Methodist Church live out Deuteronomy 6:4-9. You will [email protected] or [email protected]. You also Join the youth’s small group for learn more about yourself and your may drop off press releases at the Bulletin offices at 840 N. Telshor music, family events and workshops student by creating ways to connect Ave., Suite E. Please include the day, date, time, location, contact from 5:30-6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at with each other though biblical princi- 2941 Morningstar Dr. For information, ples and fun techniques. The event information and a brief description of your event or activity. call 521-3770. takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Bonita Park FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 Homes B18 Southwest Living Homes & Southwest Living 2015 year in review

Las Cruces woman wins writ April 16, after the city clerk deter- lion in cuts to its $185 million operation Loma Heights Elementary School, Rin- $2 million Powerball mined there weren’t enough valid sig- budget. Working with the school board, con has been with LCPS since 2003, be- A woman from Las Cruces claimed a natures to warrant a recall election. Gill cuts were nearly $1.2 million in central ginning as a bilingual teacher at MacAr- $2 million Powerball prize Friday, Feb. 6. Sorg, who was a target of the recall ef- office administration and reorganizing thur Elementary School. He was also a Romana Saavedra, who claimed her fort along with councillors Nathan teaching staff levels — “right sizing” is fifth-grade teacher at Sunrise Elementa- prize in person at New Mexico Lottery Small and Olga Pedroza, said he hoped the term Rounds used — that will result ry School and a fourth- and fifth-grade headquarters in Albuquerque, has Rosner’s ruling would put an end to the in 55 fewer teaching positions next year. teacher at Monte Vista Elementary played the same birth dates and anni- recall effort. Rosner’s ruling cited that In a split vote Tuesday, May 26, the School. In 2012, Rincon joined Centenni- versaries on every lottery ticket for the 757 people —amounting to nearly a Las Cruces school board passed a bud- al High School as a math teacher, and in past five years. She discovered her prize quarter of all signatures gathered — get that included furloughs, staff reduc- 2013 was named Loma Heights’ assistant after retrieving old tickets from her car had requested to remove their names tions and program cuts. School Board principal. and purse. from the petitions. President Maria Flores, who broke the Rincon earned his bachelor’s degree Saavedra said she regularly plays lot- tie of yes and no votes on the board, said in business and a master’s degree in tery games because she believes in sup- Organ Mountains-Desert Peak she only approved the budget to avoid curriculum and instruction, both from porting the Legislative Lottery Scholar- celebrated one-year anniversary the state coming in and taking over the the University of Arizona. ship program. The Friends of Organ Mountains-Des- district finances, which was a possibility “I tell people all the time that buying a ert Peaks (OMDP) National Monument if the board didn’t approve a budget. “I New principal at Mayfi eld ticket helps kids go to school,” she said. and the Las Cruces Green Chamber don’t want to lose any more local con- Mayfield High School Assistant Prin- Saavedra’s three sons attended col- hosted a celebration of national lands trol,” Flores said. “I’ll vote yes on this cipal Eric Fraass was selected as May- lege on Legislative Lottery Scholarships. marking the one-year anniversary of budget, but I’m not a happy camper field’s Principal, announced Las Cruces Two graduated from New Mexico State the creation of the OMDP as a national here.” Public Schools Superintendent Stan University and one graduated from the monument. “On May 21, 2014, President Rounds. University of New Mexico. Obama designated 496,000 acres,” Ben Carmona named The appointment became effective Saavedra bought her lucky ticket at Gabriel, director of the Friends of Tombaugh principal July 1, upon the retirement of then-Prin- the Western Refining Store located at OMDP group, said. Las Cruces Public Schools (LCPS) Su- cipal Jo Beth Hawk. 2210 E. Lohman Ave. “We have a spiritual connection to the perintendent Stan Rounds announced Fraass has been one of Mayfield’s as- environment,” Gabriel said. “It is im- that Guillermo Carmona was selected as sistant principals since June 2014. Prior Pecan Growers came portant we protect it.” Principal of Tombaugh Elementary to joining Mayfield, he was the director to Cruces in March School for the 2015/16 school year. Car- and assistant director of LCPS Human The annual Western Pecan Growers LCPS budget trouble mona has been with LCPS since 2003. Resources from 2011-2014. Fraass also Association conference and trade show Facing state deadlines, area govern- “I’m excited to work with Tombaugh’s was an assistant principal at Highland was held March 1-3 at Hotel Encanto de ment entities pulled together their bud- wonderful staff, students and parents,” Elementary for two years. He began his Las Cruces. This marked the 49th year gets, with some having to make cuts, es- Carmona said. “I am so impressed by teaching career in 2000 and was previ- the association, which represents grow- pecially Las Cruces Public Schools the staff’s focus on academic excellence ously a teacher at Jornada Elementary ers in California, Arizona, New Mexico (LCPS) to avoid a possible deficit scenar- and the community’s support.” and East Picacho Elementary. He ob- and West Texas sponsored the event. io. At a town hall meeting May 12, Su- Carmona filled an administrative va- tained his Administrative Licensure in NMSU is a co-sponsor. The annual event perintendent Stan Rounds said he be- cancy brought about by then-current Educational Management and Develop- attracted about 500 people from the re- lieved that he had found a budget plan principal, Annette Otero-Nuñez, who ment in 2010 from New Mexico State gion, elsewhere in the U.S. and even with multiple cuts that would put the will become a Title 1 teacher next school University; a Master’s of Arts in Biology from other countries. budget back into balance. year. from University of Northern Colorado The educational program included 17 “This budget is one that has a lot of Carmona was an Assistant Principal in Greeley, Colo.; and a Bachelor’s of presentations by NMSU experts, experts challenges to it,” he said. In recent at Picacho Middle School for the past Arts in Biology from Western State of from other universities and the U.S. De- years, LCPS has seen enrollment two years, and from 2010-13 he was the Colorado in Gunnison, Colo. partment of Agriculture, as well as rep- growth slow to a point it lost out on Assistant Principal at MacArthur Ele- resentatives from the pecan industry, extra money from the state to help it mentary and at Monte Vista Elementa- Cinderella Project off ered discussing topics such as the proposed accommodate growth, while also open- ry. He was previously a bilingual ele- up more than 400 gowns pecan marketing order, tips for success ing up a fourth full high school and two mentary teacher at Sunrise Elementary More than 400 gowns were made avail- in doing business in China and a look at smaller early college high schools. That when he first joined the school district, able free of charge at this year’s Cinder- mechanical pruning techniques. put staff levels out of balance, Rounds officials said. ella Prom Dress Project on two Satur- admitted. Carmona earned a Bachelor of Arts days: April 11 and 18, at Piñon Hall on Petition recall denied in May Rounds said that erosion stems from degree in 2000 and a Master of Arts in the New Mexico State University cam- A state judge on May 20, rejected a the state taking on more health care 2009, both from New Mexico State Uni- pus. The event was open to all area high request for the Las Cruces city clerk’s costs. All of these conspired to put LCPS versity. school girls. office to reconsider counting recall peti- in an uncomfortable budget situation. The Cinderella Project, which has in- tions from which signers later asked to This year, that cash balance is down a Valley View Elementary cluded Zeta Phi Beta Sorority as co-coor- have their names removed. District little more than $3 million. Meanwhile, welcomed new principal dinator for the past four years, consists Court Judge Mary Rosner issued an the district was faced with increased View Elementary said hello to Ricardo of volunteers who collect new and gen- order to quash the legal filing, called a costs for medical insurance, risk insur- Rincon as its new principal in early 2015. tly used formal gowns and give them writ of mandamus, citing state law that ance, utilities and transportation. Those “I am honored to be selected,” Rincon free of charge to high school girls. allows the city clerk to “resolve issues increases and replenishing the cash bal- said. “I’m excited to meet the staff, the “The average American family spent of residency and major infractions.” ance to a comfortable level meant the parents and, of course, the students.” Recall petition backers first filed the district had to find more than $7.6 mil- Formerly the assistant principal at SEE REVIEW, PAGE B19 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN HOMES & SOUTHWEST LIVING FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B19

take with them and keep. Neuter Action Program) or visit www.snapnew- ing list. The waiting list is quired to be Energy Star REVIEW Jardin also collects was incorporated as a mexico.org or https:// currently 6 to 8 months. certified. FROM PAGE B18 funds raised from Tienda nonprofit organization in www.facebook.com/ The department has to Though the home reha- de Jardin, a unique ladies’ 1998, its mission was pri- events/745474778915421/. determine eligibility of bilitation coordinators’ $700 to more than $1,100 boutique offering previ- marily education and both the property and the work with the clients on their daughter’s high ously loved clothing, jew- outreach. Three years Seniors for Seniors homeowner. It is a home- throughout the entire school prom in 2014,” said elry, art and collectibles later, it changed the a success owner and income-based process, decisions remain coordinator Anna Cook, for sale to the public locat- “Awareness” to “Action” The attachments made program, and the funds the clients’ to make. Any who helped start the proj- ed at 335 La Colonia Ave., in its name and added is- at The Cat’s Meow Adop- used are from the U.S. De- contractor can partici- ect in 2009. “Many local the southwest corner of suing vouchers for the tion Center, 2211 N. Mes- partment of Housing and pate in the program, and families simply cannot Alameda and Main St. spaying and neutering of quite St., embrace the Urban Development if the homeowners know afford that expense. The dogs and cats to its mis- idea that companionship through Community De- contractors or have been goal of the Cinderella GivingTuesday sion. is not based on species — velopment Block Grants. referred contractors, Project is for every girl to at NMSU exceeds In 2001, SNAP helped and it has no age limits. The program is specifi- they can invite those con- receive the dress of her expectations subsidize 54 animal sur- Hence the development cally for low- and moder- tractors to bid. dreams, so she may feel On Dec. 1, NMSU host- geries. In 2015, that num- of the Seniors for Seniors ate-income homeowners. For more information more glamorous and con- ed a day-long event to en- ber was expected to reach adoption program. The clients must reside or to download a pre-ap- fident than ever.” Local courage alumni, stu- 1,400, said SNAP Co-Di- The Seniors for Seniors in the home,and must plication, visit www. stylists were on hand to dents, faculty, staff, busi- rector Janice English. program is the brainchild have done so for at least las-cruces.org or contact advise girls on hair and nesses and community She said the program of Michelle Corella, one 12 months prior to apply- Housing and Develop- makeup, Cook said. members to donate to any would like to be able to of the founders of The ing for the program. The ment Services at 528-3022 cause, college, campus, provide twice or even Cat’s Meow, a no-kill home must also be with- or fairhousing@las-cru- Jardin de los Niños department or scholar- three times that number shelter that only accepts in the city limits of Las ces.org. More informa- wins Educational ship. To further the im- of vouchers to more fully cats. Recognizing that Cruces. tion and pre-applications Non-Profi t of the Year pact of gifts on this Giv- address the issue of cat some older adults may The program provides can also be picked up Jardin de los Niños is a ingTuesday, NMSU used and dog overpopulation not want a younger cat two types of loans. The from the Community De- bright and crucial jewel the day as an opportunity countywide. out of concern for their choice of loan varies velopment offices in Las in the royal crown of Las to build scholarships SNAP works with 11 health or energy, the pro- based on what best suits Cruces City Hall, 700 N. Cruces and in November across campus by imple- veterinary practices in gram allows senior citi- the homeowner and Main St. it was awarded Educa- menting an exciting the county to accomplish zens to adopt senior cats homeowner qualification tional Non-Profit of the matching gift incentive: its mission, which reads from the shelter for free. results. There is no inter- Online voter Year by Albuquerque every dollar donated to a “to prevent the suffering est bearing on either type. registration Business First news com- scholarship anywhere in and death of dogs and Cruces home rehab The City Home Reha- begins Jan. 1 pany. It’s the first and the NMSU system will be cats due to overpopula- program marks 40 bilitation Project supple- The new year will ring only Las Cruces organi- matched dollar for dollar. tion.” years of assistance ments these loans with in online registration for zation to receive a Non- The results were phe- The program “facili- The mission of the City grants. While the grants the first time ever for vot- profit of the Year award. nomenal: Over 116 mil- tates low-cost spay/neu- of Las Cruces Home Re- are also mortgages ers in Doña Ana County Jardin is a five-star lion dollars were raised ters for pets coming from habilitation Program is against the property, they and across the state. early childhood educa- from 698,961 separate do- qualifying, low-income “to provide safe and de- are forgiven at $1000 a Beginning Jan. 1, 2016, tional program accredit- nors. The mean gift was households in Doña Ana cent housing,” and the year. new and existing voters ed by the National Asso- $107.47. The total includes County,” according to department has been The work is completed will be able to log on to a ciation of Childcare Pro- matching funds generat- snapnewmexico.org. The pursuing their objective without extravagance, computer and register fessionals. But its role in ed by the NMSU license website notes that “90 for nearly 40 years. In the but carefully and always online as first-time voters Las Cruces is much more plate program, which of- percent of all pets relin- early 1970s, Las Cruces looking toward both im- or update their voting in- complex. Not only does fers collegiate plates quished to shelters are started their Home Reha- mediate need and sus- formation. The new sys- Jardin provide a physical through the Department from low-income house- bilitation Program, and tainability. The program tem will make registering site of safety and stabili- of Motor Vehicles and holds. By reserving all since then it has been as- has a handbook full of to vote and updating ty, but it also facilitates NMSU Alumni Associa- assistance funding for sisting its citizens in ren- guidelines adopted by the voter information faster educational and thera- tion, with a portion of the only those qualifying as ovating homes that have City Council, and federal and easier. It will also peutic support as well as license plate funds raised low income, the pet-keep- fallen into disrepair. guidelines with which benefit the county clerk’s daycare, food distribution going into scholarships. ers who most contribute To begin the process, they must also comply. office by reducing human and comprehensive ser- In addition, a $250,000 gift to shelter overpopulation each applicant must com- Sustainability is a very error. vices to children from the from an extraordinary are the ones being assist- plete and return the important tenet of the Online registration also ages of six weeks to 10 Aggie who had the vision ed.” pre-application to deter- program. All of the appli- years, and their families. to support NMSU in his For more information, mine eligibility before ances and fixtures re- Within the building at estate will be used for contact SNAP at 524-9265 being placed on the wait- placed in a home are re- SEE REVIEW, PAGE B20 999 W. Amador on the matching. Community of Hope The event took place at 110-year0-yea GGuaranteeu r Voted #1 Campus is a comfortable Corbett Center on campus, RAZ PAIN arantee daycare facility which in- and NMSU faculty and E RI TING in Las Cruces cludes the La Fiesta fami- staff participated through- M TOME C STUC IN Initial Service LAS CO CO C. ly center, five separate out the day to write thank E STOMERIC ROOF C ATING $ LA STAIN & EPOXY C OAT rooms for children of dif- you notes, meet with con- E CIAL ONCRE ING 59.99+tax PE TE CO ferent ages, an af- tributors, and support the S ATING Interior/Exterior Treatment ter-school room, offices, day of giving. Program Pricing from $3999+tax and a resource room. The 575.649.8193 • 575.382.5824 Spay, neuter program 5% off Whelpley Library, also www.merazpainting.com when you known as the Gathering expected to reach mention Place, is available with 1,400 pets Call for FREE Estimates this ad! books the children can When SNAP (Spay and 575•635•7237 B20 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 HOMES & SOUTHWEST LIVING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

REVIEW FROM PAGE B19 information online in New Mexico is a zens and non-citizens, and will not allow co.gov/. When you apply for a driver’s li- state identification number, which is is- undocumented residents to register to cense or state ID card, the system will sued by the MVD — it’s the license num- vote, he said. automatically ask if you want to register will reduce lines and congestion at the ber on your driver’s license or state To register to vote in New Mexico, you to vote. polling location, improve the voter expe- identification card. must be a citizen of the United States and For more information, contact the rience by updating records immediately Since New Mexico is one of a number of New Mexico and you must be at least Doña Ana County Clerk’s office at 647- and increase the integrity of the system. of states that issues driver’s licenses to 18 years old on election day. Additionally, 7421 or [email protected]. Visit The only thing a qualified voter needs undocumented residents, the MVD sys- the “V” in MVD also stands for “vote,” https://www.donaanacounty.org/elec- to register or update his or her voting tem already distinguishes between citi- according to http://www.mvd.newmexi- tions. ChileKnights Think soups and stews if you’re trying to warm up

Happy New Year! But it sure uid, chile powder, honey, vine- In a large saucepan over me- ½ cup wild rice is a chilly start. This cold front Sunny gar, cumin, cloves, cayenne, and dium heat, cook pepper bacon, 1 cup water is lasting too long. Freezing Conley lime juice. Puree until smooth turning once until brown and ¼ teaspoon salt temps don’t agree with me. Chile Knights and set sauce aside. crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove 1 tablespoon canola oil Cold feet. Cold hands. Cold Return pot to medium-high bacon to a paper towel lined 2 ears corn nose. I’m ready for a heat front! heat and add oil; season pork plate to drain. Set aside. Add 1 cup cooked black beans Fortunately, there’s a simple slow cooker. Pour the enchilada with salt and pepper, and onion and chopped serrano pep- Pinch brown sugar way to take the icy edge off. sauce over the meat. Top with working in batches, add pork per to bacon fat in saucepan Handful fresh coriander (ci- Think soups and stews! 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It’s simply yum! chiles, stemmed pepper. 8 minutes. 2 tablespoons New Mexico 3 cups frozen, thawed corn To serve, garnish with crum- Deglaze the pot with chicken Simple All Day Posole chile powder kernels bled bacon, remaining parsley, broth and add the tomatoes, (Yield: 8 servings) 2 tablespoon honey 2 medium tomatoes, roughly crumbled cheese and tortilla oregano, and chicken. Partially 1 tablespoon white wine vine- chopped chips or strips. (Adapted from cover pot and simmer soup for 1 tablespoon canola oil gar 2 cups chicken broth cookingchanneltv.com) about 40 minutes. 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin 2 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano Boil the 1 cup of water and ¼ roast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves 4 slices thick cut pepper Hearty Aztec Soup teaspoon salt in separate sauce- 2 (14.5 ounce) cans enchilada 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper bacon (Yield: 4 servings) pan. 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Using a ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ing 3 tablespoons chopped fresh 1 teaspoon cumin knife, slice off the corn niblets. or to taste flat-leaf parsley 1 teaspoon cayenne Add the corn, wild rice, and 2 teaspoons dried oregano Heat chiles in a 6-quart Dutch ½ cup queso fresco, fresh 1 teaspoon paprika cooked black beans to the soup. ¼ cup cilantro, chopped oven over medium-high heat, farmer’s cheese, feta cheese, or Pinch sea salt and freshly Season the soup with brown ½ teaspoon salt and cook, turning once, until sour cream, optional ground black pepper sugar, sea salt and freshly toasted, about 5 minutes; trans- Tortilla chips or fried tortilla 5 cups organic chicken or veg- ground pepper to taste. Heat the canola oil in a skillet fer to a large bowl, cover with 8 strips, optional etable broth Serve soup with a dollop of over high heat. Add the pork; cups boiling water, and let sit 1 cup organic canned toma- Greek yogurt or sour cream, cook and stir just until meat is for 20 minutes. Drain chiles, re- Place half of the corn kernels toes, hand-crushed 1 big pinch crispy tortillas and a splash of browned on all sides, about 5 serving 1-½ cups soaking liquid, in blender with tomatoes, 2 cups oregano freshly squeezed lime juice. minutes. and transfer chiles to a blender of broth, and oregano. Puree 1 cup or more cooked chicken (Adapted from cookingchannel. Place the meat in a 4 quart along with reserved soaking liq- until smooth. Set aside. meat com) Friday,LEGAL January 1, 2016 LasNOTICES Cruces Bulletin Classifieds | B21 Las Cruces Bulletin - your legal publication for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, New Mexico

575-524-6160. If no valid Section 21, and within Lots 575-524-6160. If no valid Legal Notice the community calendar, LRG-16062-POD1 will be well is generally described mailed to broadcast stations located west of Las Cruces, as being southeast of the known as LRS02-0127), protest or objection is filed, 27 through 50 of Tract 4, protest or objection is filed, and newspapers which have NM and may be found intersection of Scorpio and located within the NW1⁄4 NW the State Engineer will Unit 3 in the NE1⁄4 of Section the State Engineer will "NOTICE is hereby given made a written request for approximately 368 feet Aries Roads near North 1⁄4NW1⁄4 of said projected evaluate the application in 22, Township 23S, Range evaluate the application in that pursuant to Section notice of public meetings, southeast of the intersection Fairacres road & Inter- Section 16, and more specif- accordance with the provi- 3E (NMPM). The applicant accordance with the provi- 73-13-4 NMSA, the Board and sent by electronic mail of Wagon Wheel Trail and state-10 at the physical ically described where Lati- sions of Chapter 72 NMSA has requested emergency sions of Chapter 72 NMSA of Directors of Elephant to individuals who have N Fairacres Rd, Las Cruces, location off' 140 Aries. The tude and Longitude intersect 1978. authorization to drill the 1978. Butte Irrigation District requested such notice. For NM. Existing well site for proposed well is at 32° 13' 41.12"N, 106° 44' proposed well under NMSA, (District) will consider a emergency meetings notice LRG-09028 will be retained described as being north of 57.99"W (WGS84) for do- Dates: 12/25, 2015 1978, Section 72-12-22. The Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, Resolution to transfer water of the date, time, place and for other rights. Las Cruces, south west of mestic multiple household 01/01, 01/08, 2016 site of proposed well 2016 rights appurtenant to lands agenda is provided by tele- the intersection of Doña Ana purposes, as described by LRG-4745-POD5 will be within the District which are phone or email to broadcast Any person, firm or corpora- and Hope Rd at the end of Subfile No.: NOTICE is hereby given located east of Las Cruces, NOTICE is hereby given not suitable for irrigation or stations and newspapers that tion or other entity having Hope Rd. LRS-28-002-0090 Right B that on July 15, 2015, NM and may be found that on November 23, 2015, capable of being properly have made a written request standing to file objections or of the Lower Rio Grande Talavera MDWC, PO Box approximately 400 feet north The Garcia Family Trust irrigated to other lands for notice of public meet- protests shall do so in Any person, firm or corpora- Hydrographic Survey. The 3576, Las Cruces, NM of the intersection of Achen- (Francisco A. Garcia & within the District, if in the ings. Notices and agendas of writing (objection must be tion or other entity having replacement well is to be 88003 on behalf of the A.B. bach Canyon Rd. and Min- Ester S. Garcia), PO Box Board's judgement the land meetings shall also be posted legible, signed, and include standing to file objections or located south of Las Cruces, Cox Trust, PO Box 247, niec Rd. Existing well 931, Anthony, NM 88021, may be profitably irrigated on the DASWCD website, at the writer's complete name, protests shall do so in NM and may be found at the Organ, NM 88052, filed LRG-4745-S-2 will be prop- filed application numbered and advantageously irriga- www.daswcd.org. Meetings phone number and mailing writing (legible, signed and physical address of 715 application numbered erly plugged. LRG-11437-POD3, OSE ted. The request is made by of the Doña Ana SWCD are address). The objection to include the writer's complete Addington Road. Well LRG-4745-POD5, OSE File File No. LRG-11437, with ROBERT E & TOMI A LA open to the public except as the approval of the applica- name and mailing address). LRG-16067 POD1 will be No. LRG-4745, with the Any person, firm or corpora- the State Engineer for Permit PIERRE TRUSTEES who permitted by the Open tion must be based on: (1) The objection to the appro- properly plugged. The appli- State Engineer for Permit to tion or other entity having to Change an Existing Water requests that the Board Meetings Act. Impairment; if impairment, val of the application: (1) if cant has requested emergen- Change an Existing Water standing to file objections or Right within the Lower Rio suspend a total of 0.81 acres you must specifically identi- impairment, you must spe- cy authorization to drill the Right within the Lower Rio protests shall do so in Grande Underground Water of water rights from lands Passed by a unanimous roll fy your water rights; and/or cifically identify your water proposed well under NMSA, Grande Underground Water writing (objection must be Basin in Doña Ana County located in Section 35, Twp. call vote of the Doña Ana (2) Public Welfare/Conser- rights; and/or (2) if public 1978, Section 72-12-22. Basin in Doña Ana County legible, signed, and include by drilling proposed well 22S, Range 1E NMPM., and SWCD board of supervisors. vation of Water; if public welfare or conservation of by drilling proposed well the writer's complete name, LRG-11437-POD3 to a being a part of USRS Map welfare or conservation of water within the state of Any person, firm or corpora- LRG-4745-POD5 to a depth phone number and mailing depth of 650 feet with a 5-112A2B and transfer them To obtain a copy of the full water within the state of New Mexico, you must tion or other entity having of 500 feet with an 8-inch address). The objection to 16-inch casing, in a location to lands owned by ROBERT text of this resolution, visit New Mexico, you must show you will be substan- standing to file objections or casing, in a location within the approval of the applica- within the SE1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of E & TOMI A LA PIERRE www.daswcd.org or call show how you will be tially effected. The written protests shall do so in the SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 of Section 21, tion must be based on: (1) Section 27, Township 26S, TRUSTEES located in Sec- 522-8775, x 116. substantially and specifically protest must be filed, in writing (objection must be Township 23S, Range 3E Impairment; if impairment, Range 03E (NMPM) and tion 35, Twp. 22S, Range affected. The written protest triplicate, with the State legible, signed, and include (NMPM) and more specifi- you must specifically identi- more specifically located at 1E, NMPM, being a part of /s/ Joe Delk, Chairman must be filed, in triplicate, Engineer, 1680 Hickory the writer's complete name, cally located at or near the fy your water rights; and/or or near X = 1,523,371.12 ft., USRS Map 5-111B1A2. The with the State Engineer, Loop, Suite J, Las Cruces, phone number and mailing intersection of X: (2) Public Welfare/Conser- Y = 370,620.89 ft. (NMSP, place of the hearing is the Date: 01/01/2016 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, New Mexico 88005 within address). The objection to 1,520,854.48 ft. & Y: vation of Water; if public Central Zone NAD83), on offices of the District located Las Cruces, NM 88005 ten (10) days after the date the approval of the applica- 468,592.66 ft. (NMSP Cen- welfare or conservation of land owned by the appli- at 530 S. Melendres, Las NOTICE is hereby given within ten (10) days after the of the last publication of this tion must be based on: (1) tral NAD83), on land owned water within the state of cants, and discontinue the Cruces, New Mexico, and that on August 5, 2015, date of the last publication Notice. Facsimiles (faxes) Impairment; if impairment, by Robert Peticolas & Lynda New Mexico, you must use of existing well the date of the hearing is Royal Jones, 4263 Escondi- of this Notice. Facsimiles will be accepted as a valid you must specifically identi- St. Clair, and discontinue the show how you will be LRG-11437, located on land January 13, 2016 at 9:00 do Lane, Las Cruces, NM (faxes) will be accepted as a protest as long as the hard fy your water rights; and/or use of existing well substantially and specifically owned by the applicants a.m. Protest or protests from 88005, filed application valid protest as long as the copy is sent within 24-hours (2) Public Welfare/Conser- LRG-4745-S-2, located on affected. The written protest located within the NW1/4 of any person or persons inter- numbered hard copy is hand-delivered of the facsimile. Mailing vation of Water; if public land owned by Robert must be filed, in triplicate, Section 27, Township 26S, ested may be heard at the LRG-16062-POD1, OSE or mailed and postmarked postmark will be used to welfare or conservation of Peticolas & Lynda St. Clair with the State Engineer, Range 03E (NMPM) and hearing. At the end of the File Nos.: LRG-16061-1 and within 24-hours of the validate the 24-hour period. water within the state of located within the SW1⁄4 SE1⁄4 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, more specifically described hearing, the Board of Direc- LRG-16062-1, with the State facsimile. Mailing postmark Protests can be faxed to New Mexico, you must of said Section 21 and more Las Cruces, NM 88005 at or near X = 1,523,377 ft., tors shall take formal action Engineer for Permit to will be used to validate the 575-524-6160. If no valid show how you will be specifically located at or within ten (10) days after the Y = 370,593.1 ft. (NMSP, upon the Resolution. Any Change an Existing Water 24-hour period. Protests can protest or objection is filed, substantially and specifically near the intersection of X: date of the last publication Central Zone NAD83), for protestant or protestant's Right within the Lower Rio be faxed to the Office of the the State Engineer will affected. The written protest 1,520,854 & Y: 468,582 of this Notice. Facsimiles the continued diversion of an may appeal the decision of Grande Underground Water State Engineer, evaluate the application in must be filed, in triplicate, (NMSP Central NAD83), for (faxes) will be accepted as a amount of shallow ground- the Board directly to District Basin in Doña Ana County 575-524-6160. If no valid accordance with Sections with the State Engineer, the continued diversion of valid protest as long as the water reserved for future Court within 10 days of the by drilling proposed well protest or objection is filed, 72-2-16, 72-5-6 and 72-12-3 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, up to 32.5 acre-feet per hard copy is hand-delivered determination by the May adoption or rejection of the LRG-16062-POD1 to a the State Engineer will of NMSA, 1978. Las Cruces, NM 88005 annum of shallow ground- or mailed and postmarked 24, 1999 Order of the Third Resolution." depth of 160 feet with a evaluate the application in within ten (10) days after the water for use in a subdivi- within 24-hours of the Judicial District Court, Doña 6-inch casing, in a location accordance with the provi- Dates: 12/18, 12/25, 01/01, date of the last publication sion described in Subfile No. facsimile. Mailing postmark Ana County, State of New Dates: 01/01/2015 within the NE1⁄4 of projected sions of Chapter 72 NMSA 2015 of this Notice. Facsimiles LRO-28-030-9005 of the will be used to validate the Mexico, combined with sur- Section 21, Township 23S, 1978. (faxes) will be accepted as a Lower Rio Grande Hydro- 24-hour period. Protests can face water from the Elephant Doña Ana Soil and Water Range 01E (NMPM) and NOTICE is hereby given valid protest as long as the graphic Survey. The service be faxed to the Office of the Butte Irrigation District, for Conservation District more specifically located at Dates: 12/25, 2015 that on December 16, 2015, hard copy is hand-delivered area of the subdivision State Engineer, the irrigation of 19.45 acres (DASWCD) or near where 01/01, 01/08, 2016 David Salopek Farms, LLC, or mailed and postmarked includes Talavera Subdivi- of land, owned by the X=1,457,953.64 ft., Y = 1985 Salopek Road, Las within 24-hours of the sion Unit 2: Tracts 1, 2, & 3, applicants; located within Resolution No. 2015-12-1 471,928 ft. NMSP, Central NOTICE is hereby given Cruces, NM 88005, filed facsimile. Mailing postmark and Lots 4 through 8, 13 the SE1/4 NW1/4 of Section OMA Zone NAD83 on land owned that on December 3, 2015 application numbered will be used to validate the through 16, 21 through 24, 27, Township 26S, Range by the applicant, and discon- George Gonzalez, 140 Aries, LRG-16067 POD3 with the 24-hour period. Protests can 29 through 32, 37 through 03E and the SW 1/4 of said Abridged version for tinue the use of existing well Las Cruces, NM 88005 filed State Engineer for Permit to be faxed to the Office of the 40, 45 through 48, 65 Section 27 (NMPM) as publication LRG-09028, located on land application numbered Change an Existing Water State Engineer, through 67, and 73 through described in Subfile No.: owned by Robbie C. Kuy- LRG-11863-POD2 with the Right within the Lower Rio 75 of Tract 4, all within said LRS-28-014-0172 of the The Doña Ana SWCD kendall located within the State Engineer for Permit to Grande Underground Water board of supervisors met NE1⁄4 of projected Section Change Existing Water Basin in Doña Ana County in regular session on De- 21, Township 23S, Range Right by Changing the Point by discontinuing the use of cember 10, 2015, at 9:00 01E (NMPM) and more of Diversion within the well LRG-16067 POD 1 AM and resolved that: specifically located where X Lower Rio Grande Under- (also known as = 1,458,654 ft., Y = ground Basin in Doña Ana LRS02-0126), located with- Regular meetings shall be 473,059.6 ft. NMSP, Central County by discontinuing the in the NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 NW1⁄4 of held on the second Thursday NAD83 for the continued use of well projected Section 16, Town- of each month at 9:00 AM in diversion of an amount of LRG-11863-POD1 and drill- ship 24 South, Range 2 East, the EBID conference room, shallow groundwater re- ing new well NMPM, and more specifi- 530 S. Melendres. Agenda served for future determina- LRG-11863-POD2 at ap- cally described where Lati- will be available at least 72 tion by the May 24, 1999 proximately tude and Longitude intersect hours prior from the Order of the Third Judicial X=1,459,838.02ft and at 32° 13' 41.39"N, 106° 44' INVITATION DASWCD office at the District Court, Doña Ana Y=468,680.7ft NMSP, 57.78"W (WGS84), on land BID/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)/REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ) USDA NRCS field office at County, State of New Mexi- NAD83 in the SW1⁄4SW1⁄4, owned by the applicant, and 760 Stern Drive, Suite 118, co, combined with surface Section 22, T23S, R01E, drilling a replacement well Pre-Bid/ Description Number Due Date / Time Las Cruces, NM, 522-8775, water from the Elephant NMPM to a depth of 120 to a depth of 500 feet for Pre-Proposal Meeting x 116. Special meetings may Butte Irrigation District, for feet with a 4-inch casing for 67/8 — inch casing, to be be called upon 3 days notice. the irrigation of 5.37 acres of the diversion of groundwa- located within the NW1⁄4 NW Pettes Blvd & Stewards Dr January 5, 2016 / 10:00 am January 14, 2016 / 15-16-107 Emergency meetings may be land, owned by the appli- ter, combined with surface 1⁄4NW1⁄4 of said projected Rehabilitation Project PW Room 2104, 700 N Main 10:00 am called upon 24 hours notice, cant, located within the NE1⁄4 water from Elephant Butte Section 16, and more specif- unless threat of personal of projected Section 21, Irrigation District in an ically described where Lati- injury or property damage Township 23S, Range 0lE amount to be determined by tude and Longitude intersect Please use this link to access all City of Las Cruces solicitations: https://www.newmexicobidsystem.com/Registration.asp?ID=1757 requires less notice. Notice (NMPM) as described in the May 24, 1999 Order of at 32° 13' 40.99"N, 106° 44' Sealed bids/proposals will be received by the City of Las Cruces Purchasing Section, at 700 N. Main, 3rd Floor, Room 3134. of the date, time, place and Subfile Nos.: the Third Judicial Court for 58.06"W (WGS84) for the Unless otherwise noted above, copies of solicitation documents may be inspected or obtained at City Hall, 700 N. Main St, Room agenda are posted at the LRN-28-012-0028 and the irrigation of up to 2.33 continued combined diver- 3134, Las Cruces, NM. Additional information/clarification regarding solicitations may be obtained by contacting the City Purchasing USDA NRCS office and our LRN-28-012-8001 of the acres located in part of the sion of 3.0 acre-feet per Section at (575) 541-2525 or by email to [email protected] website at www.daswcd.org, Lower Rio Grande Basin SW1⁄4 of said section 22 all annum from said replace- submitted to the Las Cruces Hydrographic Survey. The on land owned by George ment well and existing well Dates 1/1/16 Sun-News for publication in site of proposed well Gonzalez. The proposed LRG-16067 POD2 (also B22 | LEGALClassifieds Las Cruces BulletinNOTICES The Friday, January 1, 2016 Las Cruces Bulletin - your legal publication for Las Cruces and Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Lower Rio Grande Basin NOTICE OF SALE the above described real postponed and rescheduled STATE OF Hydrographic Survey. The VIN # If you do not demand property subject to a one at the discretion of the described real estate to the NEW MEXICO site of proposed well DESCRIPTION judicial review within 35 NOTICE IS HEREBY month right of redemption. Special Master. highest bidder for cash. The COUNTY OF LRG-11437-POD3 will be REGISTERED OWNER calendar days from the date GIVEN that on January 27, property to be sold is located DOÑA ANA located northwest of Antho- of the seizure, by filing a 2016, at the hour of 10:00 Electronically filed NOTICE IS FURTHER at 2921 Fountain Avenue, THIRD JUDICIAL ny, NM and may be found 2FTEF14N6MCA63294 claim for the described a.m., the undersigned Spe- /s/ Pamela A. Carmody GIVEN that the real proper- Las Cruces, and is situate in DISTRICT approximately 0.32 miles 1991 RED FORD PK vehicle with the Doña Ana cial Master will, at the main Pamela A. Carmody, ty and improvements con- Doña Ana County, New northwest of the intersection BARBARA TELLEZ County Sheriff's Office or entrance of the Doña Ana Special Master cerned with herein will be Mexico, and is particularly No. D-307-CV-2013-00698 of Whispering Dove Ave filing a suit in court, you County Judicial Complex, PO Drawer 16169 sold subject to any and all described as follows: and Green Meadows Rd, 1FTEF15Y3TLA21310 lose the right to a judicial 201 W. Picacho Avenue, Las Las Cruces, NM 88004-6169 patent reservations, ease- DEUTSCHE BANK NA- Anthony, NM. Existing well 1996 RED FORD PK determination of this forfei- Cruces, New Mexico, sell all (575) 642-5567 ments, all recorded and Lot numbered 117 of Leg- TIONAL TRUST COM- LRG-11437 will properly MAURO LIMON- ture, and you lose any right the right, title and interest of unrecorded liens not fore- ends West Subdivision, PANY, AS TRUSTEE plugged. HERNANDEZ you may have to the the above-named Defendants Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, closed herein, and all recor- Phase IV, Las Cruces, Doña FOR RBSGC MORT- described vehicle and its in and to the hereinafter 2016 ded and unrecorded special Ana County, New Mexico, GAGE LOAN TRUST Any person, firm or corpora- CKY144Z145728 contents. described real estate to the assessments and taxes that as the same is shown and 2007-A, Plaintiff, tion or other entity having 1974 GRAY highest bidder for cash. The STATE OF may be due. Plaintiff and its designated on the plat of standing to file objections or CHEVROLET PK Dates: 12/25, 2015 property to be sold is located NEW MEXICO attorneys disclaim all re- said Legends West Subdivi- v. protests shall do so in HEBREO MACIAS 01/01, 2016 at 4106 Tres Infantes, Las COUNTY OF sponsibility for, and the sion, Phase IV, filed in the writing (objection must be STATE OF Cruces, and is situate in DOÑA ANA purchaser at the sale takes Office of the County Clerk JEFFREY S. DAVIS, HEI- legible, signed, and include 1G6CD53BXP4305958 NEW MEXICO Doña Ana County, New THIRD JUDICIAL the property subject to, the of Doña Ana County, New DI LEANNE SEELBACH, the writer's complete name, 1993 WHITE CADILLAC COUNTY OF Mexico, and is particularly DISTRICT valuation of the property by Mexico on September 20, THE UNKNOWN phone number and mailing 4-DOOR DOÑA ANA described as follows: the County Assessor as real 2005 in Plat Book 21, Folio SPOUSE OF JEFFREY S. address). The objection to MALCOM MOORE THIRD JUDICIAL No. D-307-CV-2015-00298 or personal property, affix- 344-346. DAVIS, IF ANY AND the approval of the applica- DISTRICT COURT LOT 9, BLOCK F, MIS- ture of any mobile or THE UNKNOWN tion must be based on: (1) 1G2NF52E24C251752 SION SANTA CLARA, IN WELLS FARGO BANK, manufactured home to the THE FOREGOING SALE SPOUSE OF HEIDI Impairment; if impairment, 2004 RED PONTIAC No. PB 2015-106 THE CITY OF LAS CRU- N.A., Plaintiff, land, deactivation of title to will be made to satisfy a LEANNE SEELBACH, IF you must specifically identi- 4-DOOR Judge Driggers CES, DOÑA ANA COUN- a mobile or manufactured judgment rendered by the ANY, Defendants. fy your water rights; and/or MARIA SALINAS TY, NEW MEXICO, AS vs. home on the property, if any, above Court in the above (2) Public Welfare/Conser- IN THE MATTER OF SHOWN AND DESIGNA- environmental contamina- entitled and numbered cause NOTICE OF FORECLO- vation of Water; if public 1FAFP53U0XA284127 THE ESTATE OF TED ON THE PLAT ARLEY WEATHER- tion on the property, if any, on December 17, 2015, SURE SALE welfare or conservation of 1999 RED FORD PK DONALD C. HENSLEY, THEREOF, FILED IN THE FORD, if living, if de- and zoning violations con- being an action to foreclose water within the state of MIGUEL JUAREZ Deceased. OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ceased, THE ESTATE OF cerning the property, if any. a mortgage on the above PLEASE TAKE NOTICE New Mexico, you must CLERK OF SAID COUN- ARLEY WEATHER- described property. The that the above-entitled show how you will be 2G4WS52J321277042 NOTICE TO TY ON AUGUST 1, 2006, FORD, DECEASED; and NOTICE IS FURTHER Plaintiff's Judgment, which Court, having appointed me substantially and specifically 2002 WHITE BUICK CREDITORS IN BOOK 21 PAGE(S) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, GIVEN that the purchaser at includes interest and costs, is or my designee as Special affected. The written protest 4-DOOR 730-734 OF PLAT RE- DEVISEES OR LEGA- such sale shall take title to $110,803.96 and the same Master in this matter with must be filed, in triplicate, BARBARA TELLEZ- NOTICE IS HEREBY CORDS. TEES OF ARLEY the above described real bears interest at 2.25% per the power to sell, has with the State Engineer, RAMIREZ GIVEN that BEATRICE WEATHERFORD, DE- property subject to a one annum from November 20, ordered me to sell the real 1680 Hickory Loop, Suite J, CHISMAR has been ap- THE FOREGOING SALE CEASED, Defendants. month right of redemption. 2015, to the date of sale. The property (the "Property") Las Cruces, NM 88005 1GNDU06E6TT118508 pointed Personal Represen- will be made to satisfy a Plaintiff and/or its assignees situated in Doña Ana Coun- within ten (10) days after the 1996 MAROON tative of this estate. All judgment rendered by the NOTICE OF SALE Electronically filed has the right to bid at such ty, New Mexico, commonly date of the last publication CHEVROLET VAN persons having claims above Court in the above /s/ Pamela A. Carmody sale and submit its bid known as 4955 Galina of this Notice. Facsimiles MARIA HIDALGO against said estate are re- entitled and numbered cause NOTICE IS HEREBY Pamela A. Carmody, verbally or in writing. The Drive, Las Cruces, NM (faxes) will be accepted as a quired to present their claims on December 8, 2015, being GIVEN that on January 27, Special Master Plaintiff may apply all or 88012, and more particularly valid protest as long as the 1G2NF52E83M511502 within two (2) months after an action to foreclose a 2016, at the hour of 10:00 PO Drawer 16169 any part of its judgment to described as follows: hard copy is hand-delivered 2003 GOLD PONTIAC the date of the first publica- mortgage on the above a.m., the undersigned Spe- Las Cruces, NM 88004-6169 the purchase price in lieu of or mailed and postmarked 4-DOOR tion of this Notice or the described property. The cial Master will, at the main (575) 642-5567 cash. The sale may be LOT 18, BLOCK 18, LAS within 24-hours of the JENNIFER MADDOX claims will be forever bar- Plaintiff's Judgment, which entrance of the Doña Ana postponed and rescheduled COLINAS PLANNED facsimile. Mailing postmark red. Claims must be presen- includes interest and costs, is County Judicial Complex, Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, at the discretion of the UNIT DEVELOPEMENT will be used to validate the 1G2NF52E64M590931 ted either to the undersigned $284,701.69 and the same 201 W. Picacho Avenue, Las 01/22, 2016 Special Master. PHASE V-B, AMENDED, 24-hour period. Protests can 2004 WHITE PONTIAC counsel for Personal Repre- bears interest at 6.250% per Cruces, New Mexico, sell all IN THE CITY OF LAS be faxed to the Office of the 4-DOOR sentative or filed with the annum from September 4, the right, title and interest of STATE OF NOTICE IS FURTHER CRUCES, DOÑA ANA State Engineer, NICOLAS ASSURIUM Clerk of the Third Judicial 2015, to the date of sale. The the above-named Defendants NEW MEXICO GIVEN that the real proper- COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, 575-524¬6160. If no valid District Court, 201 W. Plaintiff and/or its assignees in and to the hereinafter COUNTY OF ty and improvements con- AS SHOWN AND DESIG- protest or objection is filed, 2G1FP22G3W2110665 Picacho, Las Cruces, New has the right to bid at such described real estate to the DOÑA ANA cerned with herein will be NATED ON THE PLAT the State Engineer will 1998 BLUE CHEVROLET Mexico 88005. sale and submit its bid highest bidder for cash. The THIRD JUDICIAL sold subject to any and all THEREOF, FILED IN THE evaluate the application in 2-DOOR verbally or in writing. The property to be sold is located DISTRICT patent reservations, ease- OFFICE OF THE COUNTY accordance with the provi- CHRISTOPHER SMITH MELISSA J. REEVES, P.C. Plaintiff may apply all or at 1207 Hall Ave, Las ments, all recorded and CLERK OF SAID COUN- sions of Chapter 72 NMSA any part of its judgment to Cruces, and is situate in No. D-307-CV-2015-01740 unrecorded liens not fore- TY ON MARCH 2, 1994, 1978. 1GCCS19531K116844 /s/Melissa J. Reeves-Evins the purchase price in lieu of Doña Ana County, New closed herein, and all recor- IN BOOK 18 PAGE(S) 2001 BLUE CHEVROLET Melissa J. Reeves-Evins cash. The sale may be Mexico, and is particularly DEUTSCHE BANK NA- ded and unrecorded special 27-30 OF PLAT RE- Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, PK 200 W. Las Cruces Ave., postponed and rescheduled described as follows: TIONAL TRUST COM- assessments and taxes that CORDS. 2016 DENETTE HAMILTON Ste. A at the discretion of the PANY, AS TRUSTEE may be due. Plaintiff and its Las Cruces, NM 88005 Special Master. Lot 11, Block 2, W.B. FOR SOUNDVIEW attorneys disclaim all re- The sale is to begin at 11:00 NOTICE OF VEHICLE KM8JM12B36U301906 575-522-5009 HALL ADDITION, in the HOME LOAN TRUST sponsibility for, and the AM on January 12, 2016, SEIZURE 2006 WHITE HYUNDAI 522-5031 FAX NOTICE IS FURTHER City of Las Cruces, Doña 2006-WF2, ASSET- purchaser at the sale takes on the front steps of the SUV Attorney for GIVEN that the real proper- Ana County, New Mexico, BACKED CERTIFI- the property subject to, the Third Judicial District TO REGISTERED OWN- GRACIELA CORTEZ Personal Representative ty and improvements con- as shown and designated on CATES, SERIES valuation of the property by Courthouse, City of Las ERS, SPRINGFIELD FI- cerned with herein will be the plat thereof, filed in the 2006-WF2, Plaintiff, the County Assessor as real Cruces, County of Doña NANCIAL SERVICES,TI- 1FTCR14A2SPA67575 Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 2016 sold subject to any and all office of the County Clerk of or personal property, affix- Ana, State of New Mexico, TLE MAX OF TX, NCP 1995 BLUE FORD PK patent reservations, ease- said County on March 4, vs. ture of any mobile or at which time I will sell to FINANCE, NM TITLE ISAURA CASTILLO STATE OF ments, all recorded and 1947, in Book 6 Page(s) 54 manufactured home to the the highest and best bidder AND LOANS, LOAN NEW MEXICO unrecorded liens not fore- of Plat Records. ISELA B. PEREZ, and if land, deactivation of title to for cash in lawful currency MAX TITLE LOANS, SE- 4A3AA46G22E054576 COUNTY OF closed herein, and all recor- married, THE UN- a mobile or manufactured of the United States of CURED PARTIES AND 2002 SILVER DOÑA ANA ded and unrecorded special THE FOREGOING SALE KNOWN SPOUSE OF home on the property, if any, America, the Property to pay ALL UNKNOWN MITSUBISHI 4-DOOR THIRD JUDICIAL assessments and taxes that will be made to satisfy a ISELA B. PEREZ (true environmental contamina- expenses of sale, and to CLAIMANTS: ISABEL VILLA DISTRICT may be due. Plaintiff and its judgment rendered by the name unknown); MOUN- tion on the property, if any, satisfy the Judgment granted attorneys disclaim all re- above Court in the above TAIN VIEW REGIONAL and zoning violations con- Deutsche Bank National You are hereby notified 1G4CW69B9G1434744 No. D-307-CV-2013-02105 sponsibility for, and the entitled and numbered cause MEDICAL CENTER; and cerning the property, if any. Trust Company, as Trustee that the Doña Ana Sheriff's 1986 BEIGE BUICK purchaser at the sale takes on December 14, 2015, NEW MEXICO DEPART- for R BSGC Mortgage Loan Office has seized the follow- 4-DOOR WASHINGTON FEDER- the property subject to, the being an action to foreclose MENT OF WORKFORCE NOTICE IS FURTHER Trust 2007-A . Deutsche ing vehicles and intends to ELDA DOMINGUEZ AL SAVINGS, Successor valuation of the property by a mortgage on the above SOLUTIONS, Defendants. GIVEN that the purchaser at Bank National Trust Compa- proceed with forfeiture of by Merger to First Federal the County Assessor as real described property. The such sale shall take title to ny, as Trustee for RBSGC each vehicle to the County 1W80HAK501478 Bank, Plaintiff, or personal property, affix- Plaintiff's Judgment, which NOTICE OF SALE the above described real Mortgage Loan Trust of Doña Ana pursuant to 1980 GREY ture of any mobile or includes interest and costs, is property subject to a one 2007-A was awarded a DAC Ordinance #232-07 CHEVROLET 2-DOOR vs. manufactured home to the $76,637.87 and the same NOTICE IS HEREBY month right of redemption. Judgment on August 14, pertaining to the seizure and MARTHA ALVAREZ land, deactivation of title to bears interest at 5.750% per GIVEN that on January 27, 2015, in the total amount of forfeiture of vehicles related THOMAS SOTOMAYOR a mobile or manufactured annum from November 14, 2016, at the hour of 10:00 Electronically filed $ 171,552.28, with interest to DWI Offenses: The below 1GCCS1946R8208014 II, and if married, JANE home on the property, if any, 2015, to the date of sale. The a.m., the undersigned Spe- /s/ Pamela A. Carmody at the rate of 7.125 % per listed vehicles and all its 1994 GREEN DOE SOTOMAYOR (true environmental contamina- Plaintiff and/or its assignees cial Master will, at the main Pamela A. Carmody, annum from March 7, 2014 contents will be auctioned to CHEVROLET PK name unknown), his tion on the property, if any, has the right to bid at such entrance of the Doña Ana Special Master through the date of the sale. the highest bidder at our CECILIA ANGEL spouse; and WASHING- and zoning violations con- sale and submit its bid County Judicial Complex, PO Drawer 16169 Said interest is in the amount upcoming auction set for the TON FEDERAL SAV- cerning the property, if any. verbally or in writing. The 201 W. Picacho Avenue, Las Las Cruces, NM 88004-6169 of $22,637.85 . Month of APRIL 2016, the 1G3HN52K9W4825715 INGS, Successor by Merg- Plaintiff may apply all or Cruces, New Mexico, sell all (575) 642-5567 event location, 2821-B LAS 1998 WHITE er to First Federal Bank, NOTICE IS FURTHER any part of its judgment to the right, title and interest of NOTICE IS FURTHER VEGAS COURT, LAS OLDSMOBILE 4 DOOR Defendants. GIVEN that the purchaser at the purchase price in lieu of the above-named Defendants Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, GIVEN that the real proper- CRUCES, NM . ROSANNA PEREZ such sale shall take title to cash. The sale may be in and to the hereinafter 01/22, 2016 ty and improvements con- Friday, January 1, 2016 Las Cruces Bulletin Classifieds | B23 cerned with herein will be FARGO BANK, NA, its price in lieu of cash. or personal property, affix- sold subject to any and all ordered me to sell the real By: Robert A. Doyle, attorneys, and the under- STATE OF in and to the hereinafter ture of any mobile or patent reservations, ease- property (the "Property") Special Master signed Special Master, dis- NEW MEXICO At the date and time stated described real estate to the manufactured home to the ments, all recorded and situated in Doña Ana Coun- c/o Legal Process Network claim all responsibility for, COUNTY OF above, the Special Master highest bidder for cash. The land, deactivation of title to unrecorded liens not fore- ty, New Mexico, commonly P.O. Box 51526 and the purchaser at the sale DOÑA ANA may postpone the sale to property to be sold is located a mobile or manufactured closed herein, and all recor- known as 1655 Country Albuquerque, NM 87181 takes the property "as is," in THIRD JUDICIAL such later date and time as at 9776 Corralones Road, home on the property, if any, ded and unrecorded special Club Cir, Las Cruces, NM 505-417-4113 its present condition, subject DISTRICT COURT the Special Master may Las Cruces, and is situate in environmental contamina- assessments and taxes that 88001, and more particularly 1 NM-14-629926-JUD to the valuation of the specify. Doña Ana County, New tion on the property, if any, may be due . Deutsche Bank described as follows: IDSPub #0097528 property by the County NO. D-307-CV-2015-00307 Mexico, and is particularly and zoning violations con- National Trust Company, as Assessor as real or personal NOTICE IS FURTHER described as follows: cerning the property, if any. Trustee for RBSGC Mort- LOT NUMBERED 17 IN 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 property, affixture of any BEAL BANK AS SUC- GIVEN that this sale may gage Loan Trust 2007-A, its BLOCK NUMBERED A 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 mobile or manufactured CESSOR BY MERGER be subject to a bankruptcy A tract of land situate NOTICE IS FURTHER attorneys, and the under- OF COUNTRY CLUB home to the land, deactiva- TO CHARTER BANK, filing, a pay off, a reinstate- Southeast of Radium GIVEN that the purchaser at signed Special Master, dis- PARK SUBDIVISION STATE OF tion of title to a mobile or PLAINTIFF, ment or any other condition Springs, Doña Ana County, such sale shall take title to claim all responsibility for, NUMBER ONE (RE- NEW MEXICO manufactured home on the that would cause the cancel- New Mexico being part of the above described real and the purchaser at the sale VISED), LAS CRUCES, COUNTY OF property, if any, environ- v. lation of this sale. Further, if Lot 13, Section 30, T.21S., property subject to a one takes the property "as is," in DOÑA ANA COUNTY, DOÑA ANA mental contamination on the any of these conditions exist, R.1E., N.M.P.M., of the month right of redemption. its present condition, subject NEW MEXICO, AS THE THIRD JUDICIAL property, if any, and zoning HENRY ROMERO JR at the time of sale, this sale U.S.G.L.O. Surveys, also to the valuation of the SAME IS SHOWN AND DISTRICT violations concerning the AKA HENRY ROMERO, will be null and void, the being part of Tract "C" of a Electronically filed property by the County DESIGNATED ON THE property, if any . RACHEL P. ROMERO successful bidder's funds plat of survey filed April 25, /s/ Pamela A. Carmody Assessor as real or personal PLAT OF SAID COUN- No. D-307-CV-2015-00863 AKA RACHEL RO- shall be returned, and the 1985, in Deed Book 295, Pamela A. Carmody, property, affixture of any TRY CLUB PARK SUBDI- NOTICE IS FURTHER MERO, AMERICAN Special Master and the Page 581 Doña Ana County Special Master mobile or manufactured VISION NUMBER ONE WELLS FARGO BANK, GIVEN that the purchaser at GENERAL FINANCIAL mortgagee giving this notice Records and more particu- PO Drawer 16169 home to the land, deactiva- (REVISED), FILED IN NA, Plaintiff, such sale shall take title to SERVICES, INC., A DEL- shall not be liable to the larly described as follows, to Las Cruces, NM 88004-6169 tion of title to a mobile or THE OFFICE OF THE the above described real AWARE CORPORA- successful bidder for any wit: (575) 642-5567 manufactured home on the COUNTY CLERK OF v. property subject to a one (1) TION, AND THE UN- damages. property, if any, environ- DOÑA ANA COUNTY, month right of redemption . KNOWN SPOUSE OF BEGINNING at an iron rod Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, mental contamination on the NEW MEXICO ON APRIL CLINT DELONG, A RACHEL P. ROMERO NOTICE IS FURTHER set for the Northwest corner 01/22, 2016 property, if any, and zoning 7, 1959 IN PLAT BOOK 8, MARRIED MAN AS HIS PROSPECTIVE PUR- AKA RACHEL RO- GIVEN that the real proper- of this tract; whence the violations concerning the FOLIO 44. SOLE AND SEPARATE CHASERS AT SALE ARE MERO, Defendants. ty and improvements con- Northwest corner of Lot 13, STATE OF property, if any . PROPERTY; ALAN D. ADVISED TO MAKE cerned with herein will be Section 30, T.21S., R.1E., NEW MEXICO The sale is to begin at 11:45 VASEY AND SHELLY J. THEIR OWN EXAMINA- NOTICE OF SALE sold subject to any and all N.M.P.M. bears S. 89 deg. COUNTY OF NOTICE IS FURTHER AM on January 14, 2016, VASEY, HUSBAND AND TION OF THE TITLE AND patent reservations, ease- 32'W., a distance of 633.14 DOÑA ANA GIVEN that the purchaser at on the front steps of the WIFE; OCCUPANTS OF THE CONDITION OF THE NOTICE IS HEREBY ments, all recorded and feet; THIRD JUDICIAL such sale shall take title to Third Judicial District THE PROPERTY, PROPERTY AND TO GIVEN that the undersigned unrecorded liens not fore- DISTRICT the above described real Courthouse, City of Las Cru Defendants. CONSULT THEIR OWN Special Master will on closed herein, and all recor- THENCE from the point of property subject to a one (1) ces, County of Doña Ana, ATTORNEY BEFORE January 12, 2016 at 11:00 ded and unrecorded special beginning and along the No. D-307-CV-2014-01924 month right of redemption . State of New Mexico, at NOTICE OF FORECLO- BIDDING. am, outside the front en- assessments and taxes that North line of Lot 13, N. 89 which time I will sell to the SURE SALE trance of the Third Judicial may be due. Plaintiff and its deg. 32'E., 119.20 feet to an WELLS FARGO BANK, PROSPECTIVE PUR- highest and best bidder for By: Robert A. Doyle, District Court, 201 West attorneys disclaim all re- iron rod found at the NA, Plaintiff, CHASERS AT SALE ARE cash in lawful currency of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Special Master Picacho Avenue, Las Cru- sponsibility for, and the Northeast corner of the ADVISED TO MAKE the United States of Ameri- that the above-entitled c/o Legal Process Network ces, NM 88005, sell and purchaser at the sale takes mentioned Tract "C" for the v. THEIR OWN EXAMINA- ca, the Property to pay Court, having appointed me P.O. Box 51526 convey to the highest bidder the property subject to, the Northeast corner of this TION OF THE TITLE AND expenses of sale, and to or my designee as Special Albuquerque, NM 87181 for cash all the right, title, valuation of the property by tract; Robin R Tillett and John THE CONDITION OF THE satisfy the Judgment granted Master in this matter with 505-417-4113 and interest of the above- the County Assessor as real Doe Tillett, wife and hus- PROPERTY AND TO WELLS FARGO BANK, the power to sell, has 1 NM-14-654282-JUD named defendants in and to or personal property, affix- THENCE S. 0 deg. 49'W., band; ABC Corporations CONSULT THEIR OWN N.A . WELLS FARGO ordered me to sell the real IDSPub #0097529 the following described real ture of any mobile or 365.53 feet to an iron rod I-X, XYZ Partnerships ATTORNEY BEFORE BANK, N.A. was awarded a property (the "Property") estate located in said County manufactured home to the found at the Southeast I-X, John Does I-X and BIDDING. Judgment on September 22, situated in Doña Ana Coun- 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 and State: land, deactivation of title to corner of Tract "C" for the Jane Does I-X, THE UN- 2015, in the total amount of ty, New Mexico, commonly 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 a mobile or manufactured Southeast corner of this KNOWN HEIRS AND By: Margaret Lake, $ 94,943.53, with interest at known as 112 Lytton Circle, Lot 7, Block A of COL- home on the property, if any, tract; DEVISEES OF ANY OF Special Master the rate of 4.25 % per annum Las Cruces, NM 88001, and STATE OF LEGE HILL ANNEX, loca- environmental contamina- THE ABOVE, IF DE- Pro Legal Services, LLC fro m July 21, 2015 through more particularly described NEW MEXICO ted in the City of Las tion on the property, if any, THENCE S. 89 deg. 32'W., CEASED; Occupants of 201 Eubank NE, Suite A3 the date of the sale. Said as follows: COUNTY OF Cruces, Doña Ana County, and zoning violations con- 119.20 feet to an iron rod set the Property, Defendants. Albuquerque, NM 87123 interest is in the amount of DOÑA ANA New Mexico as shown on cerning the property, if any. for the Southwest corner of (505)715-3711 $1,956.75 . LOT 2, BLOCK 3, LOS THIRD JUDICIAL the plat thereof filed for this tract; NOTICE OF FORECLO- 1 NM-14-637945-JUD NOGALES, IN THE CITY DISTRICT COURT record in the office of the NOTICE IS FURTHER SURE SALE IDSPub #0097526 NOTICE IS FURTHER OF LAS CRUCES, DOÑA County Clerk of said County GIVEN that the purchaser at THENCE N. 0 deg. 49'E., GIVEN that the real proper- ANA COUNTY, NEW Case No. on October 22, 1952 and such sale shall take title to 365.53 feet to the point of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 ty and improvements con- MEXICO, AS SHOWN D-307-DM 2015-01372 recorded in Book 7 at Page the above-described real beginning containing 1.000 that the above-entitled 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 cerned with herein will be AND DESIGNATED ON Judge: James T. Martin 30, Plat Records. property subject to rights of acre of land more or less. Court, having appointed me sold subject to any and all THE PLAT THEREOF, redemption. or my designee as Special STATE OF patent reservations, ease- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF Michael J. Madrid, The address of the real THE FOREGOING SALE Master in this matter with NEW MEXICO ments, all recorded and THE COUNTY CLERK OF Petitioner, property is 1307 Branson Margaret Lake will be made to satisfy a the power to sell, has COUNTY OF unrecorded liens not fore- SAID COUNTY ON Ave, Las Cruces, NM Special Master judgment rendered by the ordered me to sell the real DOÑA ANA closed herein, and all recor- MARCH 21, 1980, IN v. 88001. Plaintiff does not Pro Legal Services, LLC above Court in the above property (the "Property") THIRD JUDICIAL ded and unrecorded special BOOK 13 PAGE(S) 30-31 represent or warrant that the 201 Eubank Blvd. NE, entitled and numbered cause situated in Doña Ana Coun- DISTRICT assessments and taxes that OF PLAT RECORDS. Chi Porter Madrid, stated street address is the Suite A3 on December 17, 2015, ty, New Mexico, commonly may be due . WELLS Respondent. street address of the descri- Albuquerque, being an action to foreclose known as 611 DYNE AVE, No. D-307-CV-2014-02241 FARGO BANK, N.A., its The sale is to begin at 11:45 bed property; if the street NM 87123 a mortgage on the above LAS CRUCES, NM 88005, attorneys, and the under- AM on January 14, 2016, NOTICE OF SUIT address does not match the (505)715-3711 described property. The and more particularly descri- WELLS FARGO BANK, signed Special Master, dis- on the front steps of the legal description, then the Plaintiff's Judgment, which bed as follows: N.A., Plaintiff, claim all responsibility for, Third Judicial District Take notice that a lawsuit property being sold herein is Dates: 12/18, 12/25, 01/01, includes interest and costs, is and the purchaser at the sale Courthouse, City of Las has been filed against you. the property more particular- 01/08, 2015 $183,140.46 and the same A TRACT OF LAND SIT- v. takes the property "as is," in Cruces, County of Doña ly described above, not the bears interest at 6.125% per UATE IN CITY OF LAS its present condition, subject Ana, State of New Mexico, The subject of this lawsuit property located at the street STATE OF annum from November 20, CRUCES, DOÑA ANA JUAN FLORES, INDI- to the valuation of the at which time I will sell to is: Divorce address; any prospective NEW MEXICO 2015, to the date of sale. The COUNTY, NEW MEXICO VIDUALLY AND AS property by the County the highest and best bidder purchaser at the sale is given COUNTY OF Plaintiff and/or its assignees BEING LOT 4, AND PART PERSONAL REPRESEN- Assessor as real or personal for cash in lawful currency If you do not file a response notice that it should verify DOÑA ANA has the right to bid at such OF LOT 3, BLOCK L, TATIVE OF THE ES- property, affixture of any of the United States of or responsive pleading with the location and address of THIRD JUDICIAL sale and submit its bid COUNTRY CLUB ES- TATE OF JOHN S. mobile or manufactured America, the Property to pay the above-titled Court within the property being sold. Said DISTRICT verbally or in writing. The TATES REPLAT NO. 1, FLORES, DECEASED; home to the land, deactiva- expenses of sale, and to 30 days after the third sale will be made pursuant Plaintiff may apply all or FILED FEBRUARY 10, JANE DOE FLORES, the tion of title to a mobile or satisfy the Judgment granted publication of this Notice the to the judgment entered on No. D-307-CV-2015-01914 any part of its judgment to 1964, IN PLAT BOOK 9, unknown spouse of Juan manufactured home on the WELLS FARGO BANK, Court may enter a default June 8, 2015 in the above the purchase price in lieu of PAGE 14, DOÑA ANA Flores; JANE DOE property, if any, environ- NA. WELLS FARGO judgment against you. entitled and numbered cause, WELLS FARGO BANK, cash. The sale may be COUNTY RECORDS AND FLORES, the unknown mental contamination on the BANK, NA was awarded a which was a suit to foreclose N.A., Plaintiff, postponed and rescheduled BEING MORE PARTICU- spouse of John S. Flores; property, if any, and zoning Judgment on August 20, Michael J. Madrid a mortgage held by the at the discretion of the LARLY DESCRIBED AS ABC CORPORATIONS violations concerning the 2015, in the total amount of 1244 Lewis St. above Plaintiff and wherein vs. Special Master. FOLLOWS, TO WIT: BE- I-X, XYZ PARTNER- property, if any . $ 288,591.20, with interest Las Cruces, NM 88001 Plaintiff was adjudged to GINNING AT A PAINTED SHIPS I-X, JOHN DOES at the rate of 4.25 % per 575-993-4416 have a lien against the CURTIS FLORES; NICH- NOTICE IS FURTHER CROSS FOUND ON THE I-X AND JANE DOES I-X, NOTICE IS FURTHER annum fro m July 27, 2015 above-described real estate OLE FLORES; and GIVEN that the real proper- NORTH LINE OF DYNE THE UNKNOWN HEIRS GIVEN that the purchaser at through the date of the sale. WITNESS the Honorable in the sum of $55,250.72 WELLS FARGO BANK, ty and improvements con- AVENUE FOR THE AND DEVISEES OF ANY such sale shall take title to Said interest is in the amount James T. Martin, District plus interest from May 1, N.A., Defendants. cerned with herein will be SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE ABOVE, IF the above described real of $5,746.13. Judge of the Third Judicial 2015 to the date of sale at sold subject to any and all OF THE TRACT HEREIN DECEASED; OCCU- property subject to a one (1) District court of the State of the rate of 4.625% per NOTICE OF SALE patent reservations, ease- DESCRIBED BEING PANTS OF THE PROP- month right of redemption . NOTICE IS FURTHER New Mexico and the seal of annum, the costs of sale, ments, all recorded and IDENTICAL TO THE ERTY, Defendants. GIVEN that the real proper- the District Court of Doña including the Special Mas- NOTICE IS HEREBY unrecorded liens not fore- SOUTHWEST CORNER PROSPECTIVE PUR- ty and improvements con- Ana County, this 10th day of ter's fee, publication costs, GIVEN that on January 27, closed herein, and all recor- OF LOT 4, BLOCK L, NOTICE OF FORECLO- CHASERS AT SALE ARE cerned with herein will be December, 2015. and Plaintiff's costs expen- 2016, at the hour of 10:00 ded and unrecorded special COUNTRY CLUB ES- SURE SALE ADVISED TO MAKE sold subject to any and all ded for taxes, insurance, and a.m., the undersigned Spe- assessments and taxes that TATES REPLAT NO. 1, THEIR OWN EXAMINA- patent reservations, ease- CLERK OF THE keeping the property in good cial Master will, at the main may be due. Plaintiff and its FILED FEBRUARY 10, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE TION OF THE TITLE AND ments, all recorded and DISTRICT COURT repair. Plaintiff has the right entrance of the Doña Ana attorneys disclaim all re- 1964, IN PLAT BOOK 9, that the above-entitled THE CONDITION OF THE unrecorded liens not fore- BY: Mary E. Apodaca to bid at such sale and County Judicial Complex, sponsibility for, and the PAGE 14, DOÑA ANA Court, having appointed me PROPERTY AND TO closed herein, and all recor- DEPUTY submit its bid verbally or in 201 W. Picacho Avenue, Las purchaser at the sale takes COUNTY RECORDS; or my designee as Special CONSULT THEIR OWN ded and unrecorded special writing. The Plaintiff may Cruces, New Mexico, sell all the property subject to, the Master in this matter with ATTORNEY BEFORE assessments and taxes that Dates: 12/18, 12/25, 2015 apply all or any part of its the right, title and interest of valuation of the property by THENCE FROM THE the power to sell, has BIDDING. may be due . WELLS 01/01, 2016 judgment to the purchase the above-named Defendants the County Assessor as real POINT OF BEGINNING B24 | Classifieds Las Cruces Bulletin The Friday, January 1, 2016 property subject to a one (1) /s/ Pamela A. Carmody Special Master Deborah A. Nesbitt AND LEAVING THE month right of redemption . 0 deg 10'00'W., 176.09 feet Pamela A. Carmody, c/o Legal Process Network Rachel M. Chiado EAST LINE OF BEVERLY NORTH LINE OF DYNE to an iron rod set at the Special Master P.O. Box 51526 Attorney for Plaintiff PLACE, N. 66°07'00" E., AVENUE, N.30° 02'00"W., PROSPECTIVE PUR- southeast corner of this tract; PO Drawer 16169 FOOT WIDE ROAD AND Albuquerque, 116.00 FEET TO A NAIL 110.00 FEET TO A CROSS CHASERS AT SALE ARE Las Cruces, UTILILY EASEMENT. NM 87181 505-417-4113 WITNESS the Honorable SET FOR THE NORTH- SET FOR THE NORTH- ADVISED TO MAKE THENCE N. 89 deg 57'30" NM 88004-6169 N.89°58`30"E.., 253.00 1 NM-14-635498-JUD MARY ROSNER, District EAST CORNER OF THIS WEST CORNER OF THIS THEIR OWN EXAMINA- W., 200.53 feet to a point at (575) 642-5567 FEET TO THE POINT OF IDSPub #0097129 Judge of the Third Judicial TRACT, BEING IDENTI- TRACT BEING IDENTI- TION OF THE TITLE AND an iron rod set in the center BEGINNING, CONTAIN- District Court of the State of CAL TO THE NORTH- CAL TO THE NORTH- THE CONDITION OF THE of a 30 foot wide road and Dates: 12/11, 12/18, 12/25, ING 1.054 ACRE OF 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 New Mexico, and the Seal of EAST CORNER OF SAID WEST CORNER OF SAID PROPERTY AND TO utility easement for the 01/01, 2015 LAND, MORE OR LESS. 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 the District Court of Doña LOT 11, BLOCK 12; LOT 4, BLOCK L AND A CONSULT THEIR OWN southwest corner of this SUBJECT TO A 33 FOOT Ana County, this 11 day of POINT ON THE NORTH ATTORNEY BEFORE tract; STATE OF WIDE ROAD AND UTILI- STATE OF December, 2015. THENCE S. 32°00'00" E., LINE OF A 5 FOOT WIDE BIDDING. NEW MEXICO TY EASEMENT BEING NEW MEXICO 27.62 FEET TO A CROSS UTILITY EASEMENT; THENCE along the center COUNTY OF PARALLEL AND ADJA- COUNTY OF (Seal) SET FOR AN ANGLE By: Robert A. Doyle, of the road and utility DOÑA ANA CENT TO THE NORTH DOÑA ANA POINT OF THIS TRACT; THENCE ALONG THE Special Master easement N. 0 deg 10'00"E., THIRD JUDICIAL AND EAST BOUNDARY THIRD JUDICIAL CLAUDE BOWMAN NORTH LINE OF SAID 5 c/o Legal Process 176.09 feet to the south line DISTRICT LINES. ALSO SUBJECT DISTRICT NORMAN E. OSBORNE THENCE S.05°36'05"E., FOOT WIDE UTILITY Network P.O. Box 51526 of Doña Ana County Road TO ANY OTHER EASE- CLERK OF THE DIS- 67.48 FEET TO A CROSS EASEMENT, N.59° Albuquerque, NM 87181 B-016 for the northwest No. D-307-CV-2014-00441 MENTS AND RESTRIC- No. D-307-CV-2015-01869 TRICT COURT SET FOR THE SOUTH- 58'00"E., 107.00 FEET TO 505-417-4113 corner of this tract; TIONS OF RECORD. /s/Paluma Nava EAST CORNER OF THIS A PAINT MARK FOUND 1 NM-14-635503-JUD WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONSTAR MORT- TRACT; FOR THE NORTHEAST IDSPub #0097540 THENCE along the county N.A., Plaintiff, The sale is to begin at GAGE LLC fka Centex Dates: 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, CORNER OF THIS road S. 89 deg 57'30"E., 11:45am on January 14, Home Equity Company, 2016 THENCE S. 67°14'11" W., TRACT; 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 200.53 feet to the place of v. 2016, at the main entrance of LLC, Plaintiff, 107.19 FEET TO A CROSS 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 beginning, containing the Third Judicial District STATE OF SET ON THE EAST LINE THENCE LEAVING THE 0.8106 acres of land more or PAUL M. MONTOYA Courthouse, City of Las vs. NEW MEXICO OF BEVERLY PLACE NORTH LINE OF SAID 5 STATE OF less of which 0.0606 acres is AKA PAUL MARTIN Cruces, County of Doña COUNTY OF FOR THE SOUTHWEST FOOT WIDE UTILITY NEW MEXICO contained within a 15 foot MONTOYA AND THE Ana, State of New Mexico, THE ESTATE OF SHAR- DOÑA ANA CORNER OF THIS EASEMENT, S.26° COUNTY OF wide road and utility ease- UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF at which time I will sell to ON MARTINEZ, De- THIRD JUDICIAL TRACT; 23'30"E., 110.22 FEET TO DOÑA ANA ment parallel and immedi- PAUL M. MONTOYA the highest and best bidder ceased; ALBERT MARTI- DISTRICT COURT A 1/2" IRON ROD FOUND THIRD JUDICIAL ately adjacent to the westerly AKA PAUL MARTIN for cash in lawful currency NEZ, Individually and as THENCE AROUND THE ON THE NORTH LINE OF DISTRICT boundary, leaving a net area MONTOYA, IF ANY, De- of the United States of Personal Representative of No. D-307-CV-2015-00043 ARC OF A CURVE TO DYNE AVENUE FOR THE of 0.7500 acres of land more fendants. America, the Property to pay The Estate of Sharon THE LEFT, HAVING A SOUTHEAST CORNER OF No. D-307-CV-2015-00630 or less, including, but not expenses of sale, and to Martinez, Deceased, and if BOKF, N.A., A NATION- RADIUS OF 474.71 FEET, THIS TRACT; limited to, the manufactured NOTICE OF satisfy the Judgment granted married THE UNKNOWN AL BANKING ASSOCIA- AN ARC LENGTH OF BANK OF AMERICA, home permanently attached FORECLOSURE SALE WELLS FARGO BANK, SPOUSE OF ALBERT TION DBA BANK OF 89.85 FEET, THROUGH A THENCE ALONG THE N.A., Plaintiff, thereto, a 1998 Palm Harbor, N.A. WELLS FARGO MARTINEZ, (true name OKLAHOMA AS SUC- CENTRAL ANGLE OF NORTH LINE OF DYNE VIN# PH0223579XU, title PLEASE TAKE NOTICE BANK, N.A. was awarded a unknown); THE UN- CESSOR IN INTEREST 10°50'42" AND WHOSE AVENUE, S.59° 58'00"W., vs. to which has been deactiva- that the above-entitled Default Judgment on July 6, KNOWN HEIRS, DEVI- BY MERGER TO BANK LONG CHORD BEARS N. 100.00 FEET TO THE ted in the records of the Court, having appointed me 2015 in the total amount of $ SEES AND LEGATEES OF OKLAHOMA, 18°29'15" W., 89.72 FEET POINT OF BEGINNING, LUIS F. MENDEZ, and if Motor Vehicle Department or my designee as Special 96,755.70 with interest at the OF SHARON MARTI- N.A.,Plaintiff TO THE POINT OF BE- CONTAINING 0.2614 married, THE UN- of the State of New Mexico. Master in this matter with rate of 5.875 % per annum NEZ, Deceased; WEST- GINNING, CONTAINING ACRE OF LAND, . KNOWN SPOUSE OF the power to sell, has from November 7, 2014 ERN BANK, Defendant(s). vs. 0.241 ACRE OF LAND, LUIS F. MENDEZ (true THE FOREGOING SALE ordered me to sell the real through the date of the sale. MORE OR LESS. SUB- The sale is to begin at 11:45 name unknown); ELIZA- will be made to satisfy a property (the "Property") Said interest is in the amount NOTICE OF PENDENCY JESSE W. FORAND, JECT A 5' UTILITY EASE- AM on January 14, 2016, BETH MALDONADO, judgment rendered by the situated in Doña Ana Coun- of $6,743.41. If the sale is OF ACTION NEW MEXICO MORT- MENT WEST OF AND on the front steps of the and if married, THE above Court in the above ty, New Mexico, commonly set aside for any reason, the GAGE FINANCE AU- PARALLEL TO THE EAST Third Judicial District UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF entitled and numbered cause known as 635 S Weinrich Purchaser at the sale shall be Defendant(s) The Unknown THORITY, SECRETARY BOUNDARY LINE. ALSO Courthouse, City of Las ELIZABETH MALDO- on November 16, 2015, Road, Las Cruces, NM entitled only to return of the Heirs, Devisees and Lega- OF HOUSING AND UR- SUBJECT TO ANY OTH- Cruces, County of Doña NADO (true name un- being an action to foreclose 88007, and more particularly deposit paid. The Purchaser tees of Sharon Martinez, BAN DEVELOPMENT, ER EASEMENTS AND Ana, State of New Mexico, known); SECRETARY OF a mortgage on the above described as follows: shall have no further re- Deceased is/are hereby noti- Defendants, RESTRICTIONS OF RE- at which time I will sell to HOUSING AND URBAN described property. The course against the Mortga- fied that Plaintiff has filed a CORD. the highest and best bidder DEVELOPMENT; and Plaintiff's Judgment, which A TRACT OF LAND SIT- gor, the Mortgagee or the civil suit against Defend- SECOND NOTICE for cash in lawful currency TAXATION AND REVE- includes interest and costs, is UATE WEST OF THE Mortgagee's attorney. ant(s) in the above-entitled OF SALE ON INFORMATION IN THE of the United States of NUE DEPARTMENT OF $107,553.61 and the same CITY OF LAS CRUCES, cause of action, the general FORECLOSURE PREPARATION OF THIS America, the Property to pay THE STATE OF NEW bears interest at 3.875% per DOÑA ANA COUNTY, NOTICE IS FURTHER object thereof being to DESCRIPTION DERIVES expenses of sale, and to MEXICO, Defendants. annum from November 17, NEW MEXICO, AS THE GIVEN that the real proper- foreclose a mortgage on PLEASE TAKE NOTICE FROM WARRANTY satisfy the Judgment granted 2015, to the date of sale. The N1/2 SW1/4 NW1/4 SE1/4 ty and improvements con- property located at 5059 that the above-entitled DEED FILED IN DEED WELLS FARGO BANK, NOTICE OF SALE Plaintiff and/or its assignees OF SECTION 20. T.23S., cerned with herein will be Churchill Avenue, which Court, having appointed me BOOK 217, PAGE 16, NA . WELLS FARGO has the right to bid at such R.1E., N.M.P.M. OF THE sold subject to any and all may also be known as or my designee as Special DOÑA ANA COUNTY RE- BANK, NA was awarded a NOTICE IS HEREBY sale and submit its bid U.S.G.L.O. SURVEYS, patent reservations, ease- 5227 Lee Avenue, in the Master in this matter with CORDS. FIELD NOTES Judgment on May 18, 2015, GIVEN that on January 6, verbally or in writing. The AND BEING MORE PAR- ments, all recorded and City of Las Cruces, New the power to sell, has BY MOY SURVEYING in the total amount of $ 2016, at the hour of 10:00 Plaintiff may apply all or TICULARLY DESCRIBED unrecorded liens not fore- Mexico, more particularly ordered me to sell the real INC., LICENSE # 5939 166,895.24, with interest at a.m., the undersigned Spe- any part of its judgment to AS FOLLOWS, TO WIT: closed herein, and all recor- described as: property (the "Property") the rate of 5.5 % per annum cial Master will, at the the purchase price in lieu of BEGINNING AT A SHIN- ded and unrecorded special situated in Doña Ana Coun- The sale is to begin at 11:45 from April 28, 2015 through entrance of the Doña Ana cash. The sale may be ER FOUND ON THE assessments and taxes that Lot 230, HACIENDA ty, New Mexico, commonly a.m. on January 22, 2016, the date of the sale. Said County Judicial Complex, postponed and rescheduled CENTERLINE OF WEIN- may be due . WELLS ACRES, in the County of known as 1804 Beverly outside the front entrance of interest is in the amount of 201 W. Picacho Avenue, Las at the discretion of the RICH ROAD FOR THE FARGO BANK, N.A., its Doña Ana, State of New Place, Las Cruces, New the Doña Ana County Court- $6,653.78. Cruces , New Mexico, sell Special Master. NORTHEAST CORNER attorneys, and the under- Mexico, as shown and Mexico 88001, and more house, 201 W. Picacho, #A, all the right, title and interest OF THIS TRACT BEING signed Special Master, dis- designated on the plat there- particularly described as fol- Las Cruces, New Mexico, at NOTICE IS FURTHER of the above-named Defend- NOTICE IS FURTHER IDENTICAL TO THE claim all responsibility for, of, filed in the office of the lows: which time I will sell to the GIVEN that the real proper- ants in and to the hereinafter GIVEN that the real proper- NORTHEAST CORNER and the purchaser at the sale County Clerk of said county highest and best bidder for ty and improvements con- described real estate to the ty and improvements con- OF THE N1/2 SW 1/4 takes the property "as is," in as Plat No. 560 on A TRACT OF LAND SIT- cash in lawful currency of cerned with herein will be highest bidder for cash. The cerned with herein will be NW1/4 SE1/4 OF SECTION its present condition, subject 08/22/1961 in Book 8 UATE IN THE CITY OF the United States of Ameri- sold subject to any and all property to be sold is located sold subject to any and all 20, T.23S., R.1E., N.M.P.M. to the valuation of the Page(s) 77 of Plat Records. LAS CRUCES, DOÑA ca, the Property to pay patent reservations, ease- at 210 Franco Road, Antho- patent reservations, ease- OF THE U.S.G.L.O. SUR- property by the County ANA COUNTY, NEW expenses of sale, and to ments, all recorded and ny or Vado, and is situate in ments, all recorded and VEYS: Assessor as real or personal Defendant(s) is/are required MEXICO, BEING PART satisfy the Judgment granted unrecorded liens not fore- Doña Ana County, New unrecorded liens not fore- property, affixture of any to serve upon the Plaintiff an OF LOT 11, BLOCK 12, BOKF, N.A.. closed herein, and all recor- Mexico, and is particularly closed herein, and all recor- THENCE FROM THE mobile or manufactured Answer or Motion in re- UNIT NO. 5 LOMA ded and unrecorded special described as follows: ded and unrecorded special POINT OF BEGINNING home to the land, deactiva- sponse to the Complaint HEIGHTS SOUTH, FILED BOKF, N.A. was awarded in assessments and taxes that assessments and taxes that AND ALONG THE CEN- tion of title to a mobile or within thirty (30) days and FEBRUARY 12, 1968, IN rem Judgment on August 6, may be due . WELLS A tract of land situate may be due. Plaintiff and its TERLINE OF WEINRICH manufactured home on the file a copy of the Answer or BOOK 10, PAGES 22-23, 2015, in the principal sum of FARGO BANK, NA, its southeast of Vado, Doña attorneys disclaim all re- ROAD, S.00°05`31"W., property, if any, environ- Motion with the Court as DOÑA ANA COUNTY RE- $106,880.67, plus interest attorneys, and the under- Ana County, New Mexico in sponsibility for, and the 181.55 FEET TO A SHIN- mental contamination on the provided in Rule 1-005 CORDS AND BEING due on the Note through signed Special Master, dis- the NE1/4 of Section 32, purchaser at the sale takes ER SET ON CENTERLINE property, if any, and zoning NMRA 2005. MORE PARTICULARLY April 1, 2015, in the amount claim all responsibility for, T.25S., R.3E., N.M.P.M. of the property subject to, the OF SAID ROAD FOR THE violations concerning the DESCRIBED AS FOL- of $4,987.78, and accruing and the purchaser at the sale the U.S.R.S. Surveys as part valuation of the property by SOUTHEAST CORNER OF property, if any . If the Defendant(s) fail(s) to LOWS, TO WIT: thereafter at the rate of takes the property "as is," in of U.S.R.S. Tract 23- 22A2 the County Assessor as real THIS TRACT; file a timely Answer or 4.00% per annum ($11.71 its present condition, subject and being more particularly or personal property, affix- NOTICE IS FURTHER Motion, a default judgment BEGINNING AT A NAIL per diem) until paid, plus to the valuation of the described as follows, to wit: ture of any mobile or THENCE LEAVING SAID GIVEN that the purchaser at may be entered against SET ON THE EAST LINE late charges of $160.98, plus property by the County manufactured home to the ROAD, S.89°58`30"W., such sale shall take title to Defendant(s) for the relief OF BEVERLY PLACE escrow advances for proper- Assessor as real or personal BEGINNING at an iron rod land, deactivation of title to 253.00 FEET TO AN IRON the above described real demanded in the Complaint. FOR THE NORTHWEST ty taxes in the amount of property, affixture of any set on the south line of Doña a mobile or manufactured ROD SET FOR THE property subject to a one (1) Attorneys for the Plaintiff: CORNER OF THE TRACT $857.58, plus hazard insur- mobile or manufactured Ana County Road B-016 home on the property, if any, SOUTHWEST CORNER month right of redemption . HEREIN DESCRIBED, BE- ance in the amount of home to the land, deactiva- also known as Franco Road environmental contamina- OF THIS TRACT; Little, Bradley & ING IDENTICAL TO THE $666.95, plus FHA/HUD tion of title to a mobile or for the northeast corner of tion on the property, if any, PROSPECTIVE PUR- Nesbitt, P.A. NORTHWEST CORNER premiums in the amount of manufactured home on the this tract, whence the section and zoning violations con- THENCE N.00°05`31``E., CHASERS AT SALE ARE 1700 Louisiana Blvd NE, OF LOT 11, BLOCK 12, $482.08 plus property pres- property, if any, environ- corner common to Sections cerning the property, if any. 181.55 FEET TO THE ADVISED TO MAKE Suite 300 UNIT NO. 5 LOMA ervation of $465.00, plus mental contamination on the 28, 29, 32 and 33, T.25S., NORTH LINE OF A 33 THEIR OWN EXAMINA- Albuquerque, NM 87110 HEIGHTS SOUTH, FILED differed loan modification in property, if any, and zoning R.3E., N.M.P.M. of the NOTICE IS FURTHER FOOT WIDE ROAD AND TION OF THE TITLE AND (505) 248-2400 FEBRUARY 12, 1968, IN the amount of $6,879.04, violations concerning the U.S.R.S. Survey bears S.89 GIVEN that the purchaser at UTILITY EASEMENT THE CONDITION OF THE FAX: 254-4722 BOOK 10, PAGES 22- 23, plus reasonable attorney's property, if any . deg 57'30"E., a distance of such sale shall take title to FOR THE NORTHWEST PROPERTY AND TO DOÑA ANA COUNTY RE- fees incurred by Plaintiff 609.19 feet; the above described real CORNER OF THIS CONSULT THEIR OWN December 11, 2015 CORDS; through July 15, 2015, in the NOTICE IS FURTHER property subject to a one TRACT; ATTORNEY BEFORE amount of $1,500.00 and GIVEN that the purchaser at THENCE from the place of month right of redemption. BIDDING. By Electronically signed THENCE FROM THE costs through July 15, 2015, such sale shall take title to beginning and leaving Doña THENCE ALONG THE /s/ Rachel M. Chiado POINT OF BEGINNING in the amount of $1,271.43, the above described real Ana County Road B-016 S. Electronically filed NORTH LINE OF A 33 By: Robert A. Doyle, Karen H. Bradley AND LEAVING THE with interest on the aforesaid Friday, January 1, 2016 Las Cruces Bulletin Classifieds | B25 amounts at the rate of 4.00% mobile or manufactured the highest and best bidder month right of redemption . Mobile Home per annum from date of the THE STATE OF home to the land, deactiva- for cash in lawful currency THE STATE OF SOUTH LINE OF THE Rentals entry of this Judgment until NEW MEXICO tion of title to a mobile or of the United States of NEW MEXICO ROAD N.67°52'30"E., 90.24 PROSPECTIVE PUR- paid. COUNTY OF manufactured home on the America, the Property to pay COUNTY OF FEET TO AN IRON ROD CHASERS AT SALE ARE DOÑA ANA property, if any, environ- expenses of sale, and to DOÑA ANA FOUND AT THE NORTH- ADVISED TO MAKE The sale is subject to rights THIRD JUDICIAL mental contamination on the satisfy the Judgment granted THIRD JUDICIAL WEST CORNER OF A THEIR OWN EXAMINA- AVAILABLE NOW IN and easements of record, to DISTRICT property, if any, and zoning BOKF, N.A., A NATION- DISTRICT PREVIOUSLY CON- TION OF THE TITLE AND TERRACE HILL- unpaid property taxes and violations concerning the AL BANKING ASSOCIA- VEYED 0.3404 ACRE THE CONDITION OF THE DOUBLEWIDE- assessments, and to the one No. D-307-CV-2013-02644 property, if any . TION D/B/A BANK OF No. D-307-CV-2014-00135 TRACT; PROPERTY AND TO $740MO./$740Dep., (1) month right of redemp- OKLAHOMA, AS SUC- CONSULT THEIR OWN SINGLEWIDES tion in favor of the Defend- WELLS FARGO BANK, NOTICE IS FURTHER CESSOR IN INTEREST NATIONSTAR MORT G THENCE AROUND THE ATTORNEY BEFORE $620-$725 DEPOSIT IS ants as specified in the N.A., Plaintiff, GIVEN that the purchaser at BY MERGER TO BANK AGE, LLC, Plaintiff, 0.3404 ACRE TRACT THE BIDDING. SAME AMOUNT AS RENT. Judgment filed herein. such sale shall take title to OF ALBUQUERQUE, N.A. THREE FOLLOWING NO PETS, NO SMOKING, vs. the above described real . BOKF, N.A., A NATION- vs. COURSES AND DISTAN- By: Robert A. Doyle, CR. CHECK. PHONE PROSPECTIVE PUR- property subject to a one (1) AL BANKING ASSOCIA- CES S.28°54'30"., 136.89 Special Master 575-382-9000 CHASERS AT THE SALE UNITED STATES OF month right of redemption . TION D/B/A BANK OF CRAIG STOOKEY, FEET TO AN IRON ROD c/o Legal Process Network ARE ADVISED TO MAKE AMERICA BY AND OKLAHOMA, AS SUC- BRENDA STOOKEY FOUND; P.O. Box 51526 AVAILABLE NOW IN THEIR OWN EXAMINA- THROUGH THE SECRE- PROSPECTIVE PUR- CESSOR IN INTEREST AND MORTGAGE Albuquerque, NM 87181 VISTA REAL MHC- TION OF TITLE AND THE TARY OF HOUSING CHASERS AT SALE ARE BY MERGER TO BANK ELECTRONIC REGIS- THENCE N.67°34'43"E., 505-417-4113 2BD/2BA, CONDITION OF THE AND URBAN DEVELOP- ADVISED TO MAKE OF ALBUQUERQUE, N.A. TRATION SYSTEMS, 110.84 FEET TO AN IRON 1 NM-14-630989-JUD $610MO./$610DEP.; PROPERTY AND TO MENT, AND THE UN- THEIR OWN EXAMINA- was awarded a Judgment on INC., Defendants. ROD FOUND; IDSPub #0097818 3BD/2BA, SINGLE WIDE, CONSULT THEIR OWN KNOWN SPOUSE OF TION OF THE TITLE AND September 25, 2015, in the $725MO./$725DEP. THIS ATTORNEY BEFORE ISABEL P. HERNANDEZ, THE CONDITION OF THE total amount of $ NOTICE OF FORECLO- THENCE N.29°37'07"W., 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 1/15/2016 HOME HAS HEATED EN- BIDDING. IF ANY, Defendants. PROPERTY AND TO 116,156.75, with interest at SURE SALE 136.53 FEET TO AN IRON 1/22/2016 CLOSED PORCH, CAR- CONSULT THEIR OWN the rate of 6.00% per annum ROD FOUND AT THE PORT; DBL. WIDE 3/2, /s/ Faisal Sukhyani NOTICE OF FORECLO- ATTORNEY BEFORE from August 1, 2015 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE SOUTH LINE OF A ROAD $730MO./$730DEP., THIS HOME HAS REFRIGER- Faisal Sukhyani SURE SALE BIDDING. through the date of the sale. that the above-entitled EASEMENT; THENCE Commercial Rentals Special Master Said interest is in the amount Court, having appointed me ALONG THE SOUTH ATED AIR; $20.00 CREDIT c/o 5120 San Francisco PLEASE TAKE NOTICE By: Robert A. Doyle, of $3,169.65 . or my designee as Special LINE OF THE ROAD CK., WATER/TRASH PD., Road NE that the above-entitled Special Master Master in this matter with N.67°52'30"E., 160.95 NO PETS, NO SMOKING, Albuquerque, Court, having appointed me c/o Legal Process Network NOTICE IS FURTHER the power to sell, has FEET TO THE PLACE OF Commercial TWO VEHICLE PARKING New Mexico 87109 or my designee as Special P.O. Box 51526 GIVEN that the real proper- ordered me to sell the real BEGINNING CONTAIN- Properties ONLY. PHONE (505) 858-3303 Master in this matter with Albuquerque, NM 87181 ty and improvements con- property ( the "Property") ING 3.645 ACRE OF For Lease 575-382-9000 the power to sell, has 505-417-4113 cerned with herein will be situated in Doña Ana Coun- LAND, MORE OR LESS. Dates: 12/25, 2015 ordered me to sell the real 1 NM-14-624816-JUD sold subject to any and all ty, New Mexico, commonly SPACES AVAILABLE IN •530-C N. Telshor TERRACE HILL 01/01, 01/08, 01/15, 2016 property (the "Property") IDSPub #0097527 patent reservations, ease- known as 383 & 385 Fossil The sale is to begin at 12:00 6 Exams Rooms, situated in Doña Ana Coun- ments, all recorded and View Rd, Las Cruses, NM PM on January 28, 2016, MHC-16X76 BOX. 3 Restrooms, PHONE 575-382-9000 ty, New Mexico, commonly 12/18/2015 12/25/2015 unrecorded liens not fore- 88007, and more particularly on the front steps of the Lab room. known as 1140 E Poplar, 1/1/2016 1/8/2016 closed herein, and all recor- described as follows: Third Judicial District 2894 sq. ft. Las Cruces, NM 88001, and ded and unrecorded special Courthouse, City of Las more particularly described THE STATE OF assessments and taxes that A TRACT OF LAND SIT- Cruces, County of Doña •1135 N. Solano as follows: LOT NUM- NEW MEXICO may be due . BOKF, N.A., UATE NORTH OF LAS Ana, State of New Mexico, 2311 sq. ft. BERED 3 IN BLOCK COUNTY OF A NATIONAL BANKING CRUCES, DOÑA AND at which time I will sell to STATE OF NUMBERED F OF WASH- DOÑA ANA ASSOCIATION D/B/A COUNTY, NEW MEXICO the highest and best bidder •1700 N. Main NEW MEXICO INGTON HEIGHTS, LAS THIRD JUDICIAL BANK OF OKLAHOMA, IN SECTION 24, T.21S., for cash in lawful currency 4068 sq. ft. DOÑA ANA CRUCES, DOÑA ANA DISTRICT AS SUCCESSOR IN IN- R.1W., N.M.P.M. OF THE of the United States of COUNTY COUNTY, NEW MEXICO, TEREST BY MERGER TO U.S.G.L.O SURVEYS AS America, the Property to pay Call (575)526-8116 THIRD JUDICIAL AS THE SAME IS SHOWN No. D-307-CV-2015-00873 BANK OF ALBUQUER- PART OF U.S.R.S. TRACT expenses of sale, and to for more information. DISTRICT COURT AND DESIGNATED ON QUE, N.A., its attorneys, 1-9A1U1 AND MORE satisfy the Judgment granted THE PLAT OF SAID BOKF, N.A., A NATION- and the undersigned Special PARTICULARLY DE- NATIONSTAR MORT G Cause No: WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, AL BANKING ASSOCIA- Master, disclaim all respon- SCRIBED AS FOLLOWS, AGE, LLC . NATIONSTAR D-307-CV-2015-01838 FILED IN THE OFFICE OF TION D/B/A BANK OF sibility for, and the purchas- TO WIT: MORT G AGE, LLC was El Toro says, “Shop at THE COUNTY CLERK OF OKLAHOMA, AS SUC- er at the sale takes the awarded a Judgment on July JOSEPH A. SARTHORY DOÑA ANA COUNTY, CESSOR IN INTEREST property "as is," in its BEGINNING AT AN IRON 6, 2015, in the total amount Plaintiff, NEW MEXICO ON JULY BY MERGER TO BANK present condition, subject to ROD SET AT THE SOUTH of $ 252,683.18 with interest BIG DADDY’S 25, 1957 IN PLAT BOOK 7, OF ALBUQUERQUE, the valuation of the property LINE OF A ROAD EASE- at the rate of 2.625% per ” v. FOLIO 57. N.A., Plaintiff, by the County Assessor as MENT FOR THE NORTH- annum from December 31, Flea Market real or personal property, EAST CORNER OF THIS 2014 through the date of the Open Saturday & Sunday JEFFREY D. SCOTT, The sale is to begin at 11:45 vs. TRACT; WHENCE THE sale. Said interest is in the 5580 Bataan Memorial East affixture of any mobile or Hwy. 70 East of Las Cruces 575-382-9404 Defendant. AM on January 14, 2016, manufactured home to the NORTHEAST CORNER amount of $7,141.76. If the on the front steps of the DANDY IVEY AND land, deactivation of title to OF SECTION 24, T.21S., sale is set aside for any NOTICE OF PENDENCY Third Judicial District JOHN DOE IVEY, WIFE a mobile or manufactured R.1W., BEARS N reason, the Purchaser at the OF ACTION Courthouse, City of Las AND HUSBAND; OCCU- home on the property, if any, 59°48'05"E., A DISTANCE sale shall be entitled only to Cruces, County of Doña PANTS OF THE PROP- environmental contamina- OF 2625.85 FEET; return of the deposit paid. Mountain Music TO DEFENDANT: Ana, State of New Mexico, ERTY, Defendants. tion on the property, if any, The Purchaser shall have no JEFFREY D. SCOTT at which time I will sell to and zoning violations con- THENCE FROM THE further recourse against the 2330 S. Valley Drive the highest and best bidder NOTICE OF cerning the property, if any. PLACE OF BEGINNING Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or You are hereby notified that for cash in lawful currency FORECLOSURE SALE S.30°35'30"E., 1022.15 the Mortgagee's attorney . Joseph A. Sarthory, the of the United States of NOTICE IS FURTHER FEET TO A POINT ON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE NOTICE IS FURTHER 523-0603 above-named Plaintiff, has America, the Property to pay GIVEN that the purchaser at THE NORTH LINE OF filed a civil action against expenses of sale, and to that the above-entitled such sale shall take title to THE BACA LATERAL GIVEN that the real proper- you in the above entitled satisfy the Judgment granted Court, having appointed me the above described real FOR THE SOUTHEAST ty and improvements con- court and cause alleging WELLS FARGO BANK, or my designee as Special property subject to a one (1) CORNER OF THIS cerned with herein will be NEW & USED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Breach of Contact and Debt N.A. . WELLS FARGO Master in this matter with month right of redemption . TRACT; sold subject to any and all and Money Due. The Plain- BANK, N.A. was awarded a the power to sell, has patent reservations, ease- tiff is represented by an Judgment on September 22, ordered me to sell the real PROSPECTIVE PUR- THENCE ALONG THE ments, all recorded and New mini size electric bass $399 value...... $280 attorney and his name is: 2015, in the total amount of property (the "Property") CHASERS AT SALE ARE NORTH LINE OF THE unrecorded liens not fore- $ 131,287.99, with interest situated in Doña Ana Coun- ADVISED TO MAKE BACA LATERAL closed herein, and all recor- Recording King RD-06 acoustic ...... $399 Watson Smith, LLC at the rate of $6.11 per diem ty, New Mexico, commonly THEIR OWN EXAMINA- S.88°42'15"W., 7.66 FEET; ded and unrecorded special Savanna ¾ size acoustic ...... $134 Matthew G. Watson, Esq. from April 6, 2015 through known as 1122 Gardner TION OF THE TITLE AND THENCE LEAVING BACA assessments and taxes that 1100 S. Main St., Ste. 21 the date of the sale. Said Ave, Las Cruces, NM THE CONDITION OF THE LATERAL N.41°30'W., may be due . NATION- Kona 5-string electric bass ...... $369 Las Cruces, NM 88005 interest is in the amount of 88001, and more particularly PROPERTY AND TO 486.84 FEET TO ANGLE STAR MORT G AGE, LLC, Tel. (575) 528-0500 $1,729.13 . described as follows: CONSULT THEIR OWN POINT OF THIS TRACT; its attorneys, and the under- Used 5-string bluegrass banjo ...... $250 ATTORNEY BEFORE THENCE N.40°03'17"W., signed Special Master, dis- Crate 16-watt Palamino tube amp ...... $300 The cause of action does not NOTICE IS FURTHER LOT 28, BLOCK C, COL- BIDDING. 198.18 FEET TO A CON- claim all responsibility for, involve real property. GIVEN that the real proper- LEGE HILL SUBDIVI- CRETE MONUMENT and the purchaser at the sale New full size violin, case, bow...... $200 ty and improvements con- SION, IN THE CITY OF By: Robert A. Doyle, FOUND; takes the property "as is," in Marshall MG100 amp & 4 x 12 cabinet ...... $300 You are further notified that cerned with herein will be LAS CRUCES, DOÑA Special Master its present condition, subject unless you enter an answer sold subject to any and all ANA COUNTY, NEW c/o Legal Process Network THENCE S.73°45'16"W., to the valuation of the Shure 5M57 mic mint ...... $ 60 in said cause within thirty patent reservations, ease- MEXICO, AS SHOWN P.O. Box 51526 172.46 FEET TO AN IRON property by the County days after the last publica- ments, all recorded and AND DESIGNATED ON Albuquerque, NM 87181 ROD FOUND; THENCE Assessor as real or personal Sennheiser 835 vocal mic ...... $ 65 tion of this notice, a unrecorded liens not fore- THE PLAT THEREOF, 505-417-4113 S.45°15'W., 60.51 FEET TO property, affixture of any Ohanna concert uke ...... $139 judgment by default will be closed herein, and all recor- FILED IN THE OFFICE OF 1 NM-15-666028-JUD AN IRON ROD FOUND mobile or manufactured entered against you. ded and unrecorded special THE COUNTY CLERK OF IDSPub #0096682 FOR THE SOUTHWEST home to the land, deactiva- Vintage Alvarez 6-string bass ...... $517 assessments and taxes that SAID COUNTY ON APRIL CORNER OF THIS tion of title to a mobile or Respectfully submitted, may be due . WELLS 12, 1950, IN BOOK 7 12/11/2015 12/18/2015 TRACT; manufactured home on the WATSON SMITH, L.L.C. FARGO BANK, N.A., its PAGE(S) 7 OF PLAT 12/25/2015 1/1/2016 property, if any, environ- CHECK US OUT ON /s/ Matthew G. Watson attorneys, and the under- RECORDS . THENCE ALONG THE mental contamination on the Matthew G. Watson signed Special Master, dis- EAST LINE OF THE property, if any, and zoning CRAIG’S LIST & FACEBOOK Attorney for Plaintiff claim all responsibility for, The sale is to begin at 11:45 ROAD EASEMENT violations concerning the 1100 S. Main St., Ste. 21 and the purchaser at the sale AM on January 14, 2016, N.30°35'30"E., 369.68 property, if any . Las Cruces, NM 88005 takes the property "as is," in at the main entrance of the FEET TO AN IRON ROD Tel. (575) 528-0500 its present condition, subject Third Judicial District FOUND AT THE SOUTH NOTICE IS FURTHER Fax (575) 526-9094 to the valuation of the Courthouse, City of Las LINE OF A ROAD EASE- GIVEN that the purchaser at property by the County Cruces, County of Doña MENT; such sale shall take title to Dates: 12/18, 12/25, 01/01, Assessor as real or personal Ana, State of New Mexico, the above described real 2015 property, affixture of any at which time I will sell to THENCE ALONG THE property subject to a one (1) FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 B26 Health Well Being Las Cruces health 2015 year in review

Spring in New Mexico student travel fund which will brought the usual problems allow our undergraduate nurs- While spring may conjure ing students to attend profes- images of rain showers trigger- sional development confer- ing buried bulbs to erupt into ences,” Cervantes said. The colorful, slow-release fireworks Nursing Legacy Wall is on the in other parts of the country, in first floor of the College of southern New Mexico, the sea- Health and Social Services son means wind and dust. building, just around the cor- The dusty hemline of the ner from the Nursing History spring wind is part of life in the of Excellence Wall in the lobby. southwest. Doña Ana County Cervantes said she expects the and Luna County each typical- wall to fill up within the next ly experience 10 days per year eight months to a year, with an when their air exceeds the Na- estimate of 100 plaques total. tional Ambient Air Quality Standard for airborne particu- West Nile discovered late matter of 10 microns or in New Mexico in June less in size due to dust storms. The New Mexico Department Ten microns is about one-sev- of Health announced in June enth the diameter of a human that a 12-year-old girl from Va- hair. lencia County was diagnosed High winds and dusty days with West Nile virus infection. are common in the spring. She was hospitalized with neu- However, officials from the roinvasive disease, the more se- New Mexico Environment De- Taking precautions against mosquito bites can help protect you from infection with the West Nile Virus, a po- rious form of the illness, but partment (NMED) warn resi- tentially-deadly illness. Cases typically appear in New Mexico between May and October. recovered. dents of Doña Ana and Luna This was the first human Counties that while they may cerns, according to officials at into loan-for-service agree- human being whose healing case of West Nile virus infec- be used to the spring dust the Environment Department. ments through the Nurse Edu- forever touched many lives and tion identified in New Mexico storms, they should remain Dust can irritate the lungs and cators Fund as part of an effort will continue to do so through this year. aware of the dangers the dust trigger asthma attacks, as well to address the state’s shortage the work of her students,” New Mexico typically sees presents. as allergic reactions. For peo- of health care professionals. reads one. most of its West Nile virus “We just want to remind people who already suffer from The legislation was biparti- “The patient always comes cases in August and Septem- ple that even though you may these conditions, the dust can san; Senate Bill 341 was spon- first,” announces another in all ber but can see cases in May be used to dust storms, they do cause serious breathing prob- sored by Democratic Sen. Pete capital letters. through October. Symptoms have a health effect and we lems. The effects of dust can Campos of Las Vegas, and The Smith Family Nursing of the milder form of illness, would advise people to realize run from the unpleasant symp- House Bill 121 was sponsored Legacy Wall is borne out of an- West Nile fever, can include that and to just take care of toms of coughing, wheezing by Republican Rep. Terry Mc- other initiative — the Nursing headache, fever, muscle and their health as best they can, and runny noses to chronic Millan of Las Cruces. History of Excellence wall. joint aches, nausea and fa- stay out of the dust as much as breathing and lung problems, “We sought to create this 3-D tigue. People with West Nile they can,” Rita Bates, planning if large amounts of dust are NMSU celebrated National interactive wall where it pre- fever typically recover on section chief of the air quality inhaled for prolonged periods Nursing Week with serves the history of the school their own, although symp- bureau, said. of time. permanent installment of nursing,” said Jennifer Cer- toms may last for weeks to “Normally, in New Mexico, May 6-12, 2015 was National vantes, assistant dean for ad- months. the air is very clean compared Governor signs bills to help Nursing Week, and New Mexi- vancement in NMSU’s College There are no medications to to other parts of the country nurses pay off loan debt co State University found a of Health and Social Services. treat or vaccines to prevent where there’s urban areas,” On April 6, Gov. Susana Mar- unique way to stretch the sto- “It is a way to honor nurses, West Nile virus infection. Peo- New Mexico State Climatolo- tinez signed legislation that ries and appreciation of nurs- their contributions and their ple over 50 years old and those gist David Dubois said. will help pay off student loan ing work into a permanent in- stories,” Cervantes said. “It re- with other health issues are at a “You’ve got to have the com- debt for nurses who go back to stallment through the Smith ally helped expand our story- higher risk of becoming seri- binations of high wind, dry school to become educators in Family Nursing Legacy Wall. telling efforts.” ously ill or dying when they soils and disturbed soils; those their field. Martinez signed Carved into a birch tree’s mea- The round birchwood plaques become infected with the virus. three are primary ingredients Senate Bill 341 and House Bill sure of years, the messages can be purchased for $500 with In 2014, the New Mexico De- for problems when you have 121 to increase access to the vary but the theme is constant. an engraving, or for $1,000 with partment of Health identified windblown dust.” Nurse Educators Fund for All of the plaques represent an engraving and photo. The 24 cases of West Nile Virus in- The inhalation of dust can nurses who wish to pursue nurses and the contributions legacy of the nurses honored fection in people with one fatal- cause a number of serious higher education in order to they have made to their profes- helps benefit the nurses of the ity. health problems and can exac- teach nursing. The legislation sion and community. future. erbate existing health con- allows eligible nurses to enter “In memory of an amazing “All the proceeds go into a SEE HEALTH, PAGE B27 LAS CRUCES BULLETIN HEALTH & WELL BEING FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 | B27 HEALTH FROM PAGE B26

DACC regains accreditation after 2012 loss

“We’re back in business,” New Mexico State University President Garrey Carruthers said Wednesday Aug. 5, as he joined Doña Ana Community College President Renay Scott at a news conference to announce DACC’s associate nursing program had received initial national accreditation from the Accredi- tation Commission for Edu- cation in Nursing. DACC’s program lost accreditation in 2012. “This is a banner day for New Mexico State Universi- ty-Doña Ana,” Carruthers said. Getting the program re-accredited was one of the major challenges for Dr. Renay Scott when she be- The Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico celebrated its 10-year anniversary in 2015. came DACC president in June 2014. Scott said the accreditation awareness about the WIC they get some of these ser- Southern New Mexico, which matic renewal process, con- means the 11 students who program and those who are vices for the long-term health provides specialized inpa- tributed to this overall total. graduated from the program eligible. of their children where they tient and outpatient rehabili- Department of Health and in May have graduated from “In its forty-year history, wouldn’t be able to get it oth- tative services, celebrated a Human Services Secretary a nationally accredited pro- (WIC) is often the one thing erwise.” ten-year anniversary in 2015. Sylvia Burwell said, “We are gram. She said there are cur- that is the last line of defense In its 40 years, WIC has The Hospital serves the com- encouraged by the strong rently 42 students in the pro- to assure that newborn babies kept an eye on and adapted to munities of Southern New start we experienced in the gram. of low-income families in New the needs of its clientele. Mexico and patients who first half of Open Enrollment Scott said the accreditation Mexico and the nation are get- Throughout the 1970s and often are recovering from for 2016 coverage, and know will help NMSU and DACC ting nutrition and health ser- 1980s, that clientele was se- disabilities caused by inju- we have ongoing work to do. with “rounding out the team” vices that they may not get verely anemic and under- ries, illnesses, or chronic We are focused on making as the Burrell College of Os- otherwise,” New Mexico De- weight, so the focus was try- medical conditions. sure New Mexico families teopathic Medicine com- partment of Health Spokes- ing to increase the fat intake Rehabilitation Hospital of looking for coverage under- pletes construction on the man David Morgan said. and assisting them with ane- Southern New Mexico is a stand their options through NMSU campus and opens in WIC serves pregnant mia. member of a larger network of the Marketplace, know about August 2016. It will help women, breastfeeding Due to the increase of fast rehabilitation and long-term the financial assistance “bring each of the parts to- women, post-partum women, food options and other acute care hospitals through available, and have access to gether,” she said, and will infants up to their first birth- high-sodium foods on the Ernest Health, but are man- the support they need to en- allow nurses to become doc- day, and children before their market, WIC has increased aged locally to best meet the roll.” tors. fifth birthday. Currently, 54 the options to purchase fresh needs of the community. Open Enrollment for 2016 percent of infants are on fruits and vegetables on the The Hospital has earned health coverage at Health- WIC program celebrated WIC, and many more could program, referred to as a national recognition for the Care.gov began in November 40 years with special qualify. cash value benefit. past 9 consecutive years as a and individuals can still en- campaign WIC targets 185 percent of In recent years, WIC has healthcare leader. roll in coverage through Jan- As a way of celebrating its poverty level. While that been instrumental in not uary 31, 2016. Consumers 40th anniversary, the New might seem like quite a bit, it only stabilizing, but reducing Year-to-date: 44,477 New should visit HealthCare.gov Mexico Department of might still leave a family obesity rates among children Mexicans are enrolled in or CuidadodeSalud.gov to re- Health’s Women, Infants and struggling to get by. in New Mexico. WIC also Marketplace coverage view their coverage options, Children nutritional pro- “We are one of the poorest works with those families As of Dec. 19, the number learn about what financial gram (WIC) was not resting states in the country,” Morgan that are vegetarian, or those of consumers signed up for assistance is available, or to on its laurels but instead said. “Folks who get WIC ser- who have religious dietary Marketplace coverage surged sign up or re-enroll in a plan worked harder than ever. vices … these are working restrictions. Tofu and dairy to more than 8.2 million na- that best meets their needs. Through Mother’s Day, families, dual income families, alternatives are available tionally, including 44,477 in Having health insurance Sunday, May 10, WIC promot- where they are both working, through the program. New Mexico. Those who se- when you can afford it is now ed “Healthy Children and they both have jobs, they have lected a plan by Dec. 17 or the law. If someone chooses Healthy Families are Good children, yet can’t necessarily Rehabilitation Hospital were auto reenrolled will not to buy health insurance of Southern New Mexico for New Mexico,” a campaign make it, financially. celebrates 10 years have coverage effective Jan. and could afford to do so, to reach out to communities “That’s where WIC comes 1, 2016. High consumer de- they are at risk of paying a across the state, increasing in,” Morgan said, “so that Rehabilitation Hospital of mand, as well as the auto- fee of $695 or more. B28 | FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 2016 HEALTH & WELL BEING LAS CRUCES BULLETIN

Pitbull mix named Pet of the Week ACTion Programs for Animals’ Home 4 the Meet our main man Weeble, a true Aggies fan at heart. This awesome guy is ready to tailgate Holidays promotion in its final stretch and watch some Aggie football. When he is not ACTion Programs for Animals in 23 different countries), is credited this special adoption drive, the adop- watching the game (APA) has teamed with thousands of with saving over 10 million pets across tion fees for animals are reduced to he enjoys peanut animal organizations from around the the globe since its inception in 1999. $25 for dogs, puppies and kittens, and butter treats and a world to participate in the annual Blue APA invites the Las Cruces area to adult cats are FREE to adopt. WEEBLE good belly rub! This Buffalo Home 4 the Holidays pet adop- be a part of the movement by support- The 2015 Home 4 the Holidays pro- amazing dog has tion drive, founded by Helen Wood- ing the organization’s Doña Ana Pets motion is good at the APA Furrever been at our shelter since Dec. 6, ward Animal Center. The adoption Alive! (DAPA!) campaign to save ani- Home Adoption & Education Center, 2014. Please help him find his promotion is in its final stretch, and so mals from our municipal shelter by 800 W. Picacho as well as the organiza- forever home. Weeble is a 2-year- far the organization has found homes adopting, fostering or donating to the tion’s Sunday offsite adoption events old, tri-color Pitbull mix. for more than 100 animals since the cause. A steady flow of foster homes at PetSmart during the winter months Shelter hours of operation are beginning of the promotion in Novem- and forever homes makes it possible from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The adoption Monday thru Friday: Noon to 6 ber. for APA to rescue animals continually center is open Tuesday, Thursday and p.m. and Saturday and Sunday: The 2015 campaign, which runs from the shelter, as well as much-need- Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and by Noon to 5 p.m. For information, through Jan. 4, unites over 4000 parted financial support to address veteri- appointment by leaving a text/voice call 382-0018. ner organizations (in all 50 states and nary needs before adoption. During message at 644-0505. Update on ‘Mammogram: It can save my life’ By Susie Ouderkirk ‘I have a new understanding of the In October I agreed to get my first mammogram women (and men) who go through in an effort to motivate other women to do the this experience but come out with same. I have no history of a negative result.’ breast cancer in my family, and I’d never had my SUSIE OUDERKIRK GP or Ob/GYN insist that I have one, so I never did. I went, rather noncha- ment. I called MMC to in my breast was very fi- lantly (almost breezily) schedule a second ap- brous, which always into MMC in October, pointment and spoke with sends up red flags to the which was Breast Cancer a nurse who explained doctor reading the test re- Awareness month, to that this was most likely sults. A second look is have a mammogram and because my breast tissue routine procedure. to record it in print and in was dense and a more My story, thankfully, pictures. thorough look with a dif- ends here. The results of I wrote about the expe- ferent machine was nec- the second set of tests rience in the Oct. 16 issue essary. came back normal. Just of the Bulletin. Recap: the This second trip was fibrous tissue, no cancer. experience was OK. “Get- less nonchalant and I have a new understand- ting a mammogram is not breezy. I was scheduled ing of the women (and a thing of joy, but with a for more pictures at dif- men) who go through this positive attitude it can be ferent angles in the mam- experience but come out a neutral experience: not mogram machine, and with a negative result. I good, not bad,” was what I then an ultrasound of the did not have a life chang- wrote in the article. problematic area. The ing mammogram, but I Two weeks after the ar- technician was caring can tap into the feelings ticle ran, I received a let- and concerned; she of those who do. ter from MMC that stated, spends every day with I wish them strength, “Further tests are need- worried women experi- hope and healing, and I ed.” I was definitely not encing intense emotions, am grateful for the care- expecting that. There was often for the first time, givers who devote their a visceral response in my and her bedside manner lives to helping women gut, a kind of dropping was calm and positive. just like me navigate their feeling in my chest and She also mentioned lives, in good times and in Susie Ouderkirk had her first mammogram in 2015. stomach. Not a happy mo- that the area of concern bad.