TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010 VOL. 2, NO. 44 50 cents Ruidoso Downs withdraws INSIDE: its application to move Ruidoso beats Portales, By Todd Fuqua ture passed the Business Tax pg. 21 Editor Retention Bill, which would t is now truly offi cial: Ruidoso Downs raise the gross receipts tax Race Track is staying put. to pay for tax relief for the I The New Mexico Racing Com- track. mission accepted the track’s withdrawl of Lincoln County voters its bid to move to Las Cruces at its regular approved the 3/16th of one meeting on Thursday, fulfi lling track owner percent tax increase in Sep- R.D. Hubbard’s promise to keep the track tember. in the Ruidoso area. “We’re very apprecia- “The signifi cance of this is that Hub- tive of the people of Lincoln bard and the track’s ownership are doing County,” said Jean Stoddard, exactly what they said they’d do,” said acting general manager of Bruce Rimbo, vice president of the track. the track. “The race track The Commission’s decision is the end belongs in Ruidoso, and we result of a process fi rst set in motion in No- look forward to our next race File Photo vember 2009 when the track fi rst applied to meet starting May 27, 2011.” Fans crowd the stands at Ruidoso Downs Race move. That application came after attempts While the gross receipts Track during Labor Day weekend. Tens of thou- sands of people crammed into the grandstand to secure tax parity from the State Legis- tax increase was approved for the running of the All American derby and fu- lature. by voters, Rimbo said the at- turity, a sight that will continue in Ruidoso as the tempt to achieve tax parity Mescalero The concern is the compact between State Racing Commission has accepted the track’s the state and Native American casinos through the Legislature will withdrawl of its application to move to Las Cruces. becomes “Skynyrd which allows Native American casinos to continue. nation” for a time, be taxed on a sliding scale based on how “We’ll have to start by educating voters Ruidoso would be a detriment as well. pg. 15 much revenue they generate. and the Legislature about the importance of “If the track moves, it would hurt Ruidoso Downs is one of the smallest this issue,” Rimbo said. “We hope to get tourism badly, as the state would lose out Why people vote, casinos in the state in terms of revenue, and support from the people so that this tax can on gross receipts and property taxes that pg. 7 faces competition from two casinos – the go away.” wouldn’t be collected,” Rimbo said. “The Inn of the Mountain Gods and the Highway Rimbo said legislators have been reluc- state is a partner in all of that. If they were 70 Travel Center. tant to pass tax parity because of the pos- to give up some tax relief on an ongoing Rather than allow race track casinos sible loss of tax revenue in a bad economy, business, the net result would still be good to pay tax on a sliding scale, the Legisla- but claimed the loss of the race track from for the state.” Village and Stevens joins editorial staff he Ruidoso Free Press Press Association and Hearst RVeDC partner is proud to announce Newspapers. He has also TJeff Stevens as its been recognized for commu- newest editor. Todd Fuqua nity service journalism by The food is good at for economic will become the paper’s full- the NAACP and the Texas Ruidoso schools, time sports editor. State Teachers Association. pg. 10 development Jeff Stevens has been a This will be a homecom- By Eugene Heathman reporter and editor for more ing of sorts for the roving re- Index Reporter than 15 years. He started his porter, who lived in Ruidoso uring last Tuesday’s Ruidoso career in Plainview, Texas as for three years and met his Business ...... 13 Village Council Meeting, Vil- a general assignments report- wife here. Classifi eds...... 20 lage Councilors adopted a er, later serving the Plainview “My wife and I are very Editorial...... 6 D Daily Herald as agricultural excited to be returning to Ru- resolution recognizing the Ruidoso Jeff Stevens Education ...... 10 Valley Economic Development Cor- editor, education reporter and idoso,” Stevens said. “And Events Calendar ...... 17 poration as the sole authority for eco- weekend editor. we’re especially excited to On the Town...... 14 nomic development activities. Stevens has served in almost every ca- be involved with the Free Press.” Police Reports ...... 8 The RVEDC is striving to have pacity of the newspaper business including Fuqua said he’s excited about Stevens’ editor, reporter, design and pagination and hiring, and looks forward to being able to Sports...... 21 the Village of Ruidoso included as an elite member of the New Mexico Cer- even short stints in the sales department. serve Ruidoso’s readers as a sports editor. tifi ed Communities Initiative. In 2001, he founded a short-lived weekly “Sports is something I’ve always Richard Aguilar, Executive Direc- paper he later closed for personal reasons. wanted to write about, and to get the op- tor of the Ruidoso Valley Economic He has worked at newspapers in Texas, portunity to write about it full time is a Development Corporation commends New Mexico, Arkansas and Utah. Stevens dream come true,” Fuqua said. “I hope Continued pg. 5 has received awards for reporting, feature give Ruidoso readers the complete sports writing and column writing from the Texas coverage they deserve.”

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There is a $3 dona- one. tion at the door, with all proceeds to go to The book will publish mid-2011. “Santa’s Helpers.” For more information, Submit recipes to [email protected]. or to make a donation, call 336-4629. County planning meeting Zumba fi tness class The Lincoln County Planning com- A regular Zumba fi tness class is be- mission will hold its regular meeting Nov. ing taught Mondays from 6-7 p.m. at the 3 at 1 p.m. in the Lincoln County annex at Community Youth Center Warehouse, 115 Kansas City Rd. in Ruidoso. 200 Church Dr. For more information, call 630-0318 or 808-3267. Democratic meeting Anime club The Democratic Party of Lincoln The Capitan anime club meets Thurs- County will meet Nov. 4 at 5:30 p.m. for a Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press days from 4:15-5:30 p.m. in the Capitan volunteer appreciation dinner at 618 Sud- employees at City Bank Ruidoso got into the Halloween spirit Friday, Public Library, located at 101 E. 2nd St. derth Dr. The public is invited to attend oct. 29. Dressed up for the day were (l-r) Norma Blazer, Patricia Chat- in Capitan. For more information, contact and honor Lincoln County residents who neuf, Sara Griego, Caroline Baker, Maylene Bellon, Donna Ashby, eliza- Keenan Darden at 973-8046. helped during the election. beth Blue (and friend Blue II) and Sheila Lambert. For more information, call chairper- Christmas Jubilee son Maria Quintana at 937-8394. The Ruidoso Valley Greeters pres- a.m. on the fourth Monday of each month, Party dinner meetings are held at 6 p.m. Tea for two ents the 24th annual Christmas Jubilee, January through November. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month, featuring 80 local merchants and a food held at Cree Meadows Country Club. January through November, also at Cree The seventh annual “Tea for Two court, at the Ruidoso Convention Center Those wishing to attend are asked to Meadows Country Club. or Just for You” has been scheduled for Nov. 12-14. Hours are Friday, noon-6 RSVP for lunch. For more information, If you are interested in attending, Nov. 6 at 2 p.m. The tea, sponsored by p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday call Karen at 336-1360. please RSVP to the Republican Party of- the Presbyterian Women of First Pres- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The Lincoln County Republican fi ce at 258-2750. byterian Ruidoso, is an afternoon of fun Activities for children include story and fellowship. The special program will telling and visits with Santa on Saturday The local forecast is brought to you by: be a presentation of “There’s Something from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from About Mary.” Ladies from several lo- 12:30-3 p.m. cal churches will portray Mary as she Admission is $1, with children 12 dealt with her role as the mother of Je- and under getting in for free. For more sus. Special music will be presented by information, call 336-8206 or 336-7632. Lou Ann and Wayne Ellison. Following the program, guests are invited to share Photo society meeting in a “high tea” served in the Fellowship The Photographic Society of Lincoln Hall. Space is limited, so reservations are County – the only organization in the recommended. For more information, county dedicated to the advancement of contact the church offi ce at 257-1142 or digital photography – invites those who 257-2220. have a desire to know more about this Fashions at the theater fi eld to its regular meetings, held at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month The Guild of the Spencer Theater in the Region IX offi ces at 237 Service will host Champagne, Chocolate, Cheese Road. One-day and extended fi eld trips, and Fabulous Fashions in the crystal lob- lectures and social gatherings are held by of the theater on Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. Mod- throughout the year. Annual dues are $15, els will show the latest clothing, furs and which covers all family members living at accessories. Tickets are $20 and includes one address. For additional information, champagne, chocolates, assorted cheeses contact Leland DeFord at 257-8662, or and fruits. Tickets may be purchased by Herb Brunell at 258-4003. calling the theater box offi ce at 336-4800. Proceeds from the event benefi t Guild Democratic meetings projects such as Lincoln County Head The Democratic Party of Lincoln Start, Ticket Angels and Missoula Chil- County meets on the fi rst Thursday of dren’s Theater performances at the Spen- each month at 6 p.m. at 613 Sudderth Dr. cer. For more information, call Mary Kay For more information, contact Marilyn Sarrett at 336-8447 or Debbie Ackerman Kamp 258-1029 or Tony Davis at 336- at 336-7891. 4501. Toy run Republican meetings Local bikers will once more bring The Federated Republican Women of “joy for kids” during the 11th annual toy Lincoln County holds meetings at 11:30

1086 MECHEM • RUIDOSO,NM 88345 • (575) 258-9922 The Ruidoso Free Press is published every Tuesday by the Ruidoso Free Press, 1086 Mechem, Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345. The circulation of the Ruidoso Free Press exceeds 9,000 printed copies weekly, with almost 8,000 papers delivered via direct mail to homes and post offi ce boxes located exclusively within Lincoln County. Over 1,000 papers are available for purchase at newsstands, stores and hotels throughout Lincoln County. First class subscriptions to the Ruidoso Free Press are available for $80 by calling 575-258-9922. Classifi eds, legals, obituaries, wedding announcements, birth announcements and thank- you ads are available by calling the classifi ed department at 575-258-9922. For all advertising opportunities, call 575-258-9922. For submission of all editorial copy, press releases or letters to the editor, please email [email protected], or call 575-258-9922. Lisa Morales, General Manager [email protected] Billy S. Roddy, Advertising Director Jeff Stevens, Editor [email protected] • (575) 973-7216 jeff @ruidosofreepress.com • (575) 973-2168 Cheryl Miller, Advertising Consultant Todd Fuqua, Sports Editor [email protected] • (575) 808-0500 [email protected] • (575) 973-0917 Manda Tomison, Advertising Consultant eugene Heathman, Reporter [email protected] • (575) 937-3472 575-973-7227 Tina eves, Traffi c/Production Coordinator [email protected] Kim Smith, Offi ce Manager [email protected] Kathy Kiefer, Graphic Artist [email protected] November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 3 4 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Republicans rally at Wingfi eld Park By Dana Terlecky Wingfi eld Park. Brogan, candidate for District Judge. Polls are open today until 7 p.m. For the Ruidoso Free Press Joining Martinez were Attorney Gen- Other candidates included Matt Rush “The statement I have for all New n spite of 40 mph winds, 350 support- eral candidate Matt Chandler, Ned Fuller for Land Commissioner, Glenna Robin- Mexicans is one, to get out and vote, ers of the Lincoln County Republican – candidate for Court of Appeals – State son candidate for Lincoln County Trea- number two, we have to turn New Mex- IParty rallied in support of Gubernato- Representatives Nora Espinoza, Zach surer and Kathryn Minter, candidate for ico around 180 degrees,” Martinez said. rial candidate Susana Martinez Oct. 25 at Cook and Dennis Kintigh, and William County Commission. “It’s not just the number of jobs we are Martinez told voters of her support losing; we have to keep them here, and for voter photo ID, no driver’s licenses we’ve got to bring jobs back. for those not legally in the country and We’ve got to get our kids educated; the need for the federal government to then we have to get them graduated,” she “do its job” when it comes to border se- added. “We have to get rid of the corrup- curity. She emphasized the need for ev- tion, but the only way we can do that is eryone to get out and vote and that all if we participate and get out and vote and people running for offi ce were there to do demand that the elected offi cials do the the “people’s work.” peoples work.” Trick-or-treating in town

Photo by Dana Terlecky Republican gubernatorial candidate Susanna Martinez, left, speaks with voters after speaking at a rally in Wingfi eld Park oct. 25. What does the Chamber of Commerce really do? By Sandi Aguilar The Business After Hours, Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Connect 4 Lunch, Quarterly Commerce Executive Director Breakfast and volunteer op- ith this new col- portunities set the stage for umn focusing on our business professionals Wbusiness interests, to talk to and get to know I thought I would start by each other. This is especially describing the traditional role important for new businesses of a Chamber of Commerce. to become part of the larger The Ruidoso Valley Chamber Sandi Aguilar business community. These of Commerce is a member- occasions also allow for edu- ship association, primarily made up of cation to and among our businesses. businesses, with the purpose of The Chamber also rep- strengthening the business resents business interests community for Ruidoso in legislative matters. and the surrounding Together, the group is Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press area. Given this lofty stronger than the indi- Ruidoso Police Chief Joe Magill hands out treats to ladybugs and goal, our activities vidual and having a busi- witches during trick-or-treating in Midtown Friday, oct. 29. Hundreds include: stimulating the ness advocate to support of costumed revelers – young and old alike – crowded the sidewalks local economy, building community interests and for a chance to trick or treat in daylight. relationships, educating concerns is paramount. businesses, and being a uni- As a tourism destina- AL IMPA fi ed resource. tion, we also were charged IC R H T

Most businesses join the Cham- with stimulating the economy by T I AL ber because they want more custom- attracting tourists. The Chamber hosts E ers through their door. The Chamber the Ruidoso Art Festival, AspenFest and facilitates this by being the one-stop Festival of Lights for this purpose. Each center for business listings and refer- of these events is only successful with LORENA rals. Which hotel, realtor or physical the participation and volunteerism of therapist should I use? The Chamber the community and member business- provides the customer with information es. These events also serve in commu- on all member businesses and assist nity building. LAMAY in making an informed decision. Con- The Chamber of Commerce offers sumers look to Chambers as a resource tools for building business which, left in and tend to use Chamber members. the tool box, does no good. Membership p Consumers see membership in an as- in the Chamber is not simply writing ee K sociation that strives for excellence in a check and wishing for more custom- Judge LaMay Magistrate Div. II business standards and practices lends ers. It is about sharing ideas, meeting

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21 Years Court Experience N relationships are core to the Chamber’s what develops. Every member has a N O I role and align with the philosophy that voice and every business has the right to E S S T Paid for by the Committee to Keep Judge LaMay COMPA S we do business with those that we know. succeed. November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 5 Stucker Toward an energetic future to serve as parade marshall or the past decade, the Festival of with crafts and Lights has provided an extended gifts from all Flist of events from November over Lincoln through January, allowing friends and County. Mid- visitors an opportunity to enjoy Ru- town will be idoso beyond the Christmas break. For the perfect fes- the 10th Annual Festival of Lights, Ru- tive shopping idoso invites a friend that is in homes area with white Courtesy across the state every morning. sparkling lights Solar panels are evident on the roof of a building at Corona Public Schools. The solar proj- After 25 years of living in New and snowfl akes ect, according to renewable energy proponent Jim Miller, is one of three planned for Lincoln County. It is projected to save the school district up to 60 percent of annual electric costs. 15 Mexico, Steve Stucker – meteorologist b e g i n n i n g school projects have been funded by American Recovery and Investment Act grants across for KOB-TV – was recently introduced Thanksgiving the state, with the Corona project the fi rst to be completed. eNMU-Ruidoso hopes to install weekend. Ski- to Ruidoso and it has become one of solar panels atop its building soon to generate electricity and provide instruction for the his new favorite New Mexico destina- ing and tubing college’s construction trades program. tions. Stucker was eager for another areas open in excuse to come to Ru- workmanship. Canyon Road will remain open prior idoso and en- During the parade, portions of and during the parade for detoured thusiastically Highway 48 will be closed Saturday traffi c. All roads intersecting the pa- accepted the afternoon beginning at approximately rade route will be closed at about 4:45 offer to be 4:30 p.m. All residential roads along p.m. Public parking areas are located the Festival Mechem Drive from Sudderth north at the corner of Wingfi eld and Center of Lights to Porr Drive will be closed and traf- streets and along Rio Street just north Parade Mar- fi c rerouted except for parade entries. of Midtown. shall on Dec. The intersection of Sudderth, Robin, For more information, call the Ru- 4. He plans and Carrizo Canyon roads will be idoso Valley Chamber of Commerce at to bring his closed at approximately 4:30 p.m. and 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or log on family (in- traffi c rerouted. Westbound Paradise to www.RuidosoNow.com. cluding his dogs) to enjoy the parade, late November as well. The Spencer shopping in Midtown among the spar- Theater brings an incredible line up for kling lights and catch the Plaid Tidings our loved ones to enjoy including Plaid Broadway musical at Spencer Theater. Tidings, Flying J Country Christmas In his honor, the theme for this year’s and The Nutcracker ballet. parade is “Snowy with a Chance of Dec. 4, sit among the sparkling Sparkle.” lights of Midtown to view one of the Condotel owner Cindi Clayton- most spectacular lighted parades in the Davis, is providing a vacation rental Southwest. Voted Top USA Event by house for Steve and his family. the American Bus Association, this pa- “I have always enjoyed Steve’s rade is worth a special trip to Ruidoso. light-hearted attitude and sense of hu- Local organizations are invited to be mor in his weather broadcasts,” Clay- a part of the parade providing a sense ton-Davis said. “We hope that he will of community, fun entertainment and a be bringing us many forecasts for snow unique way to advertise. to cover the south central mountains Applications can be found at the again this winter.” Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce The Festival of Lights season offi ce or at www.RuidosoFestivals. begins with shopping at the Annual com and must be received by Nov. 20. Christmas Jubilee Nov. 12-14 at the Cash prizes are awarded to top fl oats Convention Center which will be fi lled adhering to the theme, originality and

VILLAGE from pg. 1 “Much like the Film Commis- the unanimous vote as “a signifi cant sion, most state and federal economic step forward in developing local development authorities seek a single partnerships as we help the commu- entity as a liaison to share information nity compete for new business while and actively recruit new business in- nurturing existing business develop- quiries,” Aguilar said. “The protocol ment.” eases confusion and establishes a con- Ruidoso Village Manager Debi sistent method of handling potential Lee agreed. business recruitment opportunities.” “Being a Certifi ed Economic Aguilar stated the RVEDC would Community demonstrates added not negotiate incentives on behalf of credibility to the Village,” Lee said. the village. “It is often deemed a requisite to par- “The mission of the RVEDC is to ticipate in other economic develop- actively diversify our business oppor- ment programs as we apply for grants tunities and bring these companies to and compete for new business in the the table when they are ready to take region.” the next step,” Aguilar said. “Sustain- Aguilar clarifi ed to the council able and diversifi ed economic devel- that being recognized as the sole au- opment is a patient process. thority for these programs and grants, “There is no better time than now the RVEDC performs this function in to forge these valuable partnerships many ways. and start working together.” 6 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Editorial LETTERS TO THE EDITOR To the Editor: In May of 2000 I started taking A concern for safety In response to Leighton West- my wife back and forth to cancer everal families took advantage happened already – some reason of erbur, you accused me of confl ict clinics in Houston and Fort Worth. of Friday’s Halloween trick-or- which I’m unaware – but I believe the of interest regarding some of my During the next six years (not 10) Streating in Midtown on Friday, village should re-examine the situation votes when I was in the legislature. she went from 158 pounds to 106 an event that’s promoted for future Halloweens. It Maybe you should print the entire pounds, she endured thousands as a safe alternative to would be a relief to me bill and let the public make its own of pills and needles, hundreds of walking about in the dark On and other parents whose interpretation instead of the way examinations, nine days on a life the trying to fi nd generous ddoTddoT little spooks and goblins you and your partner interpret it. support machine, years of chemo homes to secure treats. are running about the I have never compared myself therapy, radiation and two brain While the idea is neighborhood on that to any other contractor, nor did I surgeries. a good one, I have one day. say certain things were normal in The last 72 days of her life concern. The two blocks the contracting business. I applaud she was 95 percent paralyzed on in Midtown – where a Change of the anyone that can go through over her left side and 45 percent on her majority of the trick-or- guard forty years in business without a right side. She spent 71 of those treating takes place – was On the front page blemish on their record. Whatever days in a physical therapy unit still open to vehicular of today’s paper, you’ve I did or did not do, I worked my she came home on the 72nd day, traffi c. It seems to me read we’ve a new edi- way out of it and never blamed visited with her family for 15 min- – and to a number of Todd Fuqua tor for this publication. anyone for my shortcomings. utes, went to sleep and never woke other parents with small Jeff Stevens comes to You told the public to verify, up. None of this is your business children, I’m sure – that closing Sud- us from Austin, Texas, and has many through the Methodist Board of but I thought you and your partner derth Drive off for the two hours in the years’ experience in the publishing Trustees, what you published in should have something to feed afternoon wouldn’t be that much of a trade. your article. I encourage this board your sadistic egos. hardship on commuters. I’ll still be around – you won’t get to produce one check written to I never lied as my opponent Rio and Wingfi eld streets run paral- rid of me that easily – I’ll just be the Ben Hall. Produce this check and I did about attending all of the PNM lel to Sudderth at that point, and the sports editor. More on that job change will staple it to my chest and have hearings. I learned more in 10 min- closure wouldn’t be nearly as long as next week. a photo taken for the newspaper. utes than he has in 6 months. the closure for the Aspenfest or Festival For now, I’m excited to be work- I knew the seat on the Pub- of Lights Parades. ing with Stevens and don’t view my lic Regulation Commission was Ben Hall In this way, parents and children replacement on the editorial page as a important however I didn’t realize Candidate for the PRC alike could celebrate the Halloween snub. I’ll simply be moving to a job I’ll how low someone would stoop to season in Midtown secure in the knowl- feel more comfortable doing. I hope win an election. Editor’s note: Mr. Hall is respond- edge that they are truly safe. you, the readers, are as excited about You and others have suggested ing to a letter Mrs. Westerbur wrote I’m sure there’s a reason this hasn’t Stevens’ arrival as I am. I “left town for a decade,” but which appeared in the Ruidoso your numbers are wrong again. News. Propellants are what really go bang Dana Terlecky fi ed rate, building gas pressure to push the bullet on Safe Shootin’ its way. The basic types of powder shapes are extrud- ed, ball and fl ake. “An armed society is a polite society. Manners These shapes along with the way the companies are good when one may have to back up his acts with can control the formula control the burning rate and his life.” the amount of gas they put out. This along with the – Robert A. Heinlein, 1942 amount of powder loaded control how fast and ac- obert Heinlein was one of the greatest sci- curate the bullet fl ies. ence fi ction writers of the last century. A 1929 In general this powder is made of potassium graduate of the Navel Academy. He wrote this carbonate, potassium sulfate and potassium sulfi de. R Black powder quote when he followed the liberal socialist ways but Smokeless powder is not really smokeless but com- he went on to champion conservative Republican ide- pared to blackpowder there is a signifi cant reduction als in the late fi fties to the end of his life in 1988. My in the foggy stuff, plus it is a lighter smoke and is point is that, no matter what political ideas one has, blown away easier. It usually comes in three differ- common sense can prevail. ent shapes. Ball, which is as you can see, round, ex- I do not have any questions to answer this week truded, which are small cylinders and fl ake that are so it is up to me to fi gure out something to write. pancake shapes. Each shape has certain properties After today, election time is over so I can return to to enable it to burn in a specifi c uniform way. Some the educational and technical fun information. I have are made to burn fast, mostly used in handguns and already covered caliber and other information about shotguns. The slower burn rates are used in rifl es and cartridges now we will get into other information and magnum pistols, to be simple about the subject. Load- perhaps inspire some of you into learning to reload Cordite ing and adjusting your own ammunition can be fun your own ammunition. We will start with propellants. as you can produce better accuracy for less money. The idea of propellants in fi rearms cartridges is to A combination of those ingredients created a But fi nd someone to teach you and do your research create enough pressure in the chamber of the barrel to compound that was highly explosive. Now it is called as mistakes can be dangerous. One great way to start push that bullet down the barrel at suffi cient speed to a low order explosive because of the speed in which it learning is go to your local gun shop and get any be used for the activity of the shooter. explodes. C-4 and TNT are considered high order ex- make reloading manual, RCBS, Speer, Hornady, Ly- This entire world of fi rearms started with the dis- plosives. If you touch a match to it, the powder burns man, Sierra and others. They have a whole bunch of covery of a propellant. Most attribute the invention of so fast it creates an explosion. The main difference information. gunpowder to the Chinese sometime before 1952 (har between blackpowder and modern smokeless powder One more and unusual propellant that cannot be har). Frankly, I feel they had some help from beyond is that the smokeless burns at a much slower rate. forgotten, even though it is obsolete, is cordite. Cord- this world. The gun or blackpowder that has been Black powder’s explosive and burning rate can be ite is a propellant used by the British Empire. It is ex- used for centuries is not a propellant but an explo- controlled by how fi ne the granules are. If the gran- truded, squeezed out, in long yellow rods of different sive. Then what is a propellant? The difference will ules are small you can fi t more powder in a container thicknesses then cut off to fi t whatever application it become clear as the back screen door of a moonshin- or cartridge and get more power. Also the fi ner they was to be used. It was also used in artillery shells in ers shack. are the granules can be made into fuses and fi recrack- big bundles. The cordite you see in the picture was Black powder is basically a mixture of three sim- ers. taken from a British .303. ple ingredients, charcoal, saltpeter and sulfur. Anyone We still use blackpowder in muzzle loading rifl es, You see the shooting world would not go bang who watched the History Channel – before it became shotguns and even in cartridges such as 45-70, 44-40 with these little strange granules and rods. There are a reality show channel – should know that they used it and even some in 45LC. so much more involved but this is just the top of the in fi reworks and other means of amusement. As most The mainstay of today’s rifl e, pistol and shotgun freedom tree. Do not hesitate to send in any questions things, leave it to man to fi nd nasty uses for most any shells is “smokeless” power or nitrocellulose based on any details before you start reloading. See you item. propellant. This powder, on ignition, burns as a speci- next week. November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 7 Voters are optimists, leaders espite government corruption, shame- democracy and are not willing to give it up without own lives, the lives of their ful advertising, and a questionable voting a fi ght. People who vote understand that the system families, and future genera- Dprocess, many Americans still vote. It’s not will only get worse if they stick their heads in the tions. that they don’t comprehend the ineffectiveness of sand. Ask yourself this question: What would hap- People who vote are the current system, it’s because they are people of pen if no one – not a single person – voted? (Hint: patriotic. They believe that Anne Wilson Twite action, vision, hope, and optimism. They believe Think of a country in which citizens do not get to voting is both the right and that the system can work if we all keep working at vote...) the responsibility of every it. People who vote are leaders. They are not American. People who vote love America, with all People who vote are participators. We just willing to sit back and let others choose for them. its lumps and bumps. watched a movie called The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. People who vote step up to the booth and don’t People who vote are loyal. They don’t abandon At one point, as the unlikely hero is about to enter look back. They are concerned with doing what is America in times of hardship or adversity. They a situation in which he will most likely be anni- right, regardless of current sociological trends. don’t turn their noses up at the system just because hilated, his room mate shouts, “Way to go, Dave! People who vote believe that what they think it isn’t perfect. You’re participating!” It is that attitude – I may and what they do matter. They view themselves People who vote comprehend the value of lose, but I’m going to get involved – that drives as valuable members of a group that makes things democracy, a government run by the people. Voters voters to vote. happen. They know that by voting they are con- care deeply, not just about exercising their right to People who vote are optimists. They recognize tributing to a secure and successful future for all vote, but about what that vote means. They know that the system is fl awed, but they do not believe it Americans. that if they do not step forward and cast a vote, it is is hopeless, futile, or that their votes are in vain. People who vote believe that they can make a the same as giving democracy a thumbs down. People who vote are fi ghters. They believe in difference. They see their votes as infl uencing their Bottom line: If you care, then you vote. Bear and cougar kill limits increased By Todd Fuqua “The numbers we were giv- Editor en from a camera array study in he New Mexico Game one year and there were several Commission voted to estimates on the cougar popula- Traise the kill limits of tion based on the point of view black bears and cougars in the – from .3 to 4.2 cougars per state at its regular meeting Oct. 100 square kilometers,” said 28 at the Inn of the Mountain Mary Katherine Ray of the Rio Gods, but the increase was less Grande chapter of the Sierra than originally proposed. Club. “The department chose Commissioners heard tes- the 4.2 number as their base- timony from both sides of the line. If you take numbers that issue for three hours Thursday are over-infl ated, you will kill morning over the State Game too many cougars.” and Fish Department’s proposal Others were in support, to raise the kill limit on cougars including Preston Stone – a to 742 per year – down from a rancher north of Capitan – who proposed 996 – and the limit on gave anecdotal evidence of black bears to 680 – down from cougar activity as close as 30 733. yards from his house. The limits – which take ef- “The bears aren’t Smokey fect in 2011 – are up from 490 Bear, and the cougars aren’t kit- for cougars and 406 for black Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press tens,” Stone said. “They need to bears. Wildlife Management Chief Jim Lane, right, presents a map showing black bear popula- be controlled and are damaging “This is one of the most tion in the state as he testifi es to the Game Commission oct. 28 at the Inn of the Moun- wildlife in New Mexico.” controversial deals we’ve ever tain Gods. The commission approved higher kill limits for black bears and cougars in the In addition to raising the faced,” said commission chair- state. kill levels, the commission man Jim McClintic. “There’s also required the rule to be re- been a lot of discussion on both grants to municipalities for trash man- to be controlled with a limit of 742. viewed annually each year with sides and tempers have fl ared.” agement to help keep bears out of trash “These are the maximum harvest public comment, require all hunters to Jim Lane, Wildlife Management receptacles – recently a common sight limits that could be attained to meet take cougar education courses in order Chief for the Game and Fish Depart- in Ruidoso. management objectives,” Lane said. to better identify females in the wild, ment, said the total numbers are actu- “It’s something that would turn bad “We won’t reach those limits in all lowered the bear kill percentage in the ally an average based on percentages bears into good bears,” Lane stated. zones, so it will be a split across the Manzano and Sandia mountains to 10 of kills in various zones throughout the Despite a high density of cougars in state.” percent and directed the department to state. He said the new strategy is actu- the Lincoln National Forest, lane said a During public comment there was track bear cub depredation in addition ally about stabilizing – not decreasing cougar management zone would not be some opposition to the cougar kill limit. to deer fawns during the spring hunt. – the overall populations in the state. created in the area. In fact, he said the “Since 2004, we’ve grown the bear cougar population in the forest would Drive a Little population, and in cougar management, actually increase. it’s a similar story,” Lane said. “This state has been quite conser- ... Save a LOT! Lane specifi cally pointed to the area vative in its population control com- around Ruidoso, where harvest limits pared to surrounding states,” Lane said. on black bears will rise to 15 percent Commissioner Dutch Salmon le’s to decrease the population immediately pointed out cougar kills have rarely a topped 200 in the past 30 years, and FURNITURE surrounding the village. 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RUIDOSO POLICE REPORTS Shuster has article published Criminal damage 27, where two televisions valued at ack Shuster, local writer and his- Ruidoso police were busy, Oct. a total of $1,400. The case is being torian, has had an article about the 23, with multiple calls of damage to investigated. Jearly history of Ruidoso published property, including calls to the 300 Nightclub fi ght in The Cowboy Chronicle, a national block of Walnut, 300 block of Spring After responding to a fi ght at a publication of the Single Action Shoot- Road, the 100 block of Ranier. In business in Midtown, Oct. 24, Po- ing Society. all cases, vehicles were damaged by lice arrested Justin Hinkle, 32, of La Shuster’s article, “Noisy Water, rocks. Luz for resisting an offi cer after he How One Old Mill became a Mountain Paper theft refused to identify himself. He was Metropolis,” tells the story of Captain booked at Ruidoso Police Depart- Paul Dowlin who, along with his broth- A newspaper vending machine ment and bonded out. er Will, built the fi rst building in what was reported stolen from the front would become the Village of Ruidoso. of a business on the 300 block of Marijuana found Dowlin retired from the New Mex- Mechem Drive, Oct. 26. Cost of the Police cited Jameson O’Donnell, ico Volunteers at Fort Stanton and de- machine is about $600 and had $30 24, of Roswell into Magistrate court cided to go into the lumber business in change inside. when they found marijuana in his since Fort Stanton was rebuilding. The time founded the Lincoln County Regu- TV taken possession after a traffi c stop on Oct. fi rst mill was washed away in a fl ood lators, a Cowboy Action Shooting club. 25. and the second mill, powered by a A home in Ruidoso was reported Degreed in Social and Cultural His- fl ume, had less power and was better at broken into Oct. 19 and a fl at screen Warrant arrest tory of the American People, Shuster grinding grain than sawing lumber. television worth $285 was taken. After being found intoxicated at belongs to the Lincoln County Histori- The village was fi rst known as There are no suspects at this time. a business on the 2800 block of Sud- cal Society, National Registry of Living derth Drive on Oct. 26, Michael Coo- Dowlin’s Mill, but as folks began build- Historians, Single Action Shooting So- Throw rug per, 52, of Mescalero on a warrant ing cabins along the Rio Ruidoso, the ciety, Lincoln County Regulators, Ru- Police arrested Joshua Cowan, for failure to appear. He was taken to Post Offi ce changed the name and the idoso Gun Club, National Rifl e Associ- 20, of Ruidoso on Oct. 20 after he the Lincoln County Detention Center village became known as Ruidoso, ation, Reenactment Guild of America, was found with an entry rug from a and ordered to appear in Municipal named for the noisy, burbling stream. True West Preservation Society, Wild business on Mechem Drive. As he Court. Shuster has been a resident of Ru- West Historical Association and True was being booked, police found mar- idoso for nearly three years and in that West Historical Society. ijuana on Cowan, who was booked Arrested at home for larceny and possession of mari- Police responded to a report of a juana. He was ordered to appear in subject down in the road on Oct. 24 RUIDOSO MAGISTRATE COURT Magistrate Court. and made contact with Hewitt Fran- cisco, 21, of Ruidoso. Hewitt was es- Disorderly conduct sentenced her to 182 days jail time More TVs taken corted to his residence where he be- Resa Mercado appeared in court with 182 days deferred to unsuper- A home on the 200 block of High came uncooperative and was arrested Oct. 28 and pled no contest to disor- vised probation. She was also ordered Loop was reported broken into, Sept. for assault. He was booked at RPD. derly conduct. Judge Lorena LaMay to pay $73 in court costs and fees. DWI victim shares cautionary tale By Jeff Stevens cautionary tale to more than 250,000 people live, spoke Editor to RHS students by invitation of Students Against De- tudents at Ruidoso High School came face to face structive Decisions at RHS and Lincoln County DWI with the realities of substance abuse and poor de- Prevention. Brooks also appeared on the Tyra Banks Scisions Monday morning. show in 2007. “Some of the worst days are when I’m dreaming “We try to bring in someone every year to talk to about skateboarding or snowboarding. My dreams are the kids,” said Linda Hand, DWI Prevention Specialist so real. And I wake up and I see that wheelchair,” Kevin for Lincoln County. “New Mexico used to be the second Brooks told an RHS assembly. worst state in the nation for DWIs.” The summer of 2000, Brooks drove away from a She added, however, that through aggressive pro- party drunk. The resulting crash left him paralyzed from grams and educational initiatives such as those that the waist down and left his friend Brendon dead. brought Brooks to Ruidoso, the state has been able to Brooks’ injuries were so severe he was given only make great strides in changing that. a 20-30 percent chance to live. He overcame massive “Now we’re more in the middle for DWIs,” Hand injuries to both arms, and at one point while he was re- said. covering in the hospital, doctors thought he might even She said there is a big focus on education in schools lose one of his arms. because, “Statistics show that the most dangerous times “One arm with a wheelchair means you only go in in a person’s life (for DWIs) are between the ages of circles,” Brooks joked. 16-25.” Being able to joke is something else the former Brooks spoke to about 750 students Monday and ac- skateboarder and hockey player might have lost. In or- cording to Hand will likely have an impact on most of der to save his voice, doctors had to cut a hole in his them. Jeff Stevens/Ruidoso Free Press throat roughly the size of an Eisenhower dollar coin. He “I think that because he is close to their age, they can Kevin Brooks tells Ruidoso High School students showed the audience the resulting, “gnarl scar.” relate to him. Hopefully, this will make some of them how a DWI crash left him paralyzed and encour- Brooks, who over the last seven years, has told his think twice before they make a bad decision,” Hand said. ages them not to make the same mistake.

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Ruidoso and Lin- so is faced with challenges, even sity, the Small Business has been an excellent way coln County has become a premier des- Ein robust economic conditions. Development Center to not only place them tination for high altitude training, eques- Being a rural, tourist driven, resort, and the local branch into “in-demand” pro- trian, mountain biking, road cycling and second home market, Ruidoso often of The Department fessions but this also all-around outdoor sports and recreation. struggles for the leftovers from large of Workforce Solutions. serves as an attraction The Lincoln County Renewable urban development incentive funding. The RVEDC strategy is to for prospective employers. Energy Initiative is on track and the When faced with these numerous chal- align a series of core initiatives This strategy applies not just RVEDC assisted with the very fi rst lenges, The Ruidoso Valley Economic with “in-demand” industries and for Ruidoso but for all of Lincoln Lincoln County Renewable Energy Development Corporation has maxi- careers for New Mexico supplied by County, most of which is rural. Conference last May. ENMU-Ruidoso mized existing resources to create eco- Workforce Solutions. The strategic partnerships provide has since designed coursework for con- nomic based jobs, one job at a time. RVEDC, Workforce Solutions, the same skills training to be performed struction trades and technology to align The RVEDC understands the likeli- ENMU-Ruidoso and the Small Busi- online and even via video classes for with this in-demand initiative. That be- hood of a major employer locating to the ness Development Center then build those who cannot feasibly commute to ing said, Ruidoso and Lincoln County community is unlikely yet still possible. qualifi ed applicants from the local Ruidoso. The RVEDC played a major are open for business, creating jobs, Therefore, the RVEDC have established level through education, small busi- role in founding Film Lincoln County one job at a time. Council approves amended agreement regarding PNM By Todd Fuqua “We should allow these meetings to be subject to The motion passed, with only Hood voting Editor the act, when applicable,” Underwood said. “If you against. ith a possible electricity rate increase by have meetings that expend public monies, it should In other business, the council: Public Service Company of New Mexico be subject to that act.” • Voted to add Emma Martinez as a full time driv- Whanging over the area, the Ruidoso Downs Underwood also stated any member of the coop- er for Lincoln County Transit. Resident Wayne Wil- City Council voted to join a cooperative agreement erative that negotiates separately with PNM should liams raised a concern over the continued funding of with other affected municipalities in the area, but be approved by the entire group or be asked to step LCT, and pointed out if the service disappears, then made some changes. down. Ruidoso Downs would be stuck with Martinez as a Attorney John Underwood stated he had no prob- Councilor Gary Williams asked if other munici- full time employee; lem with the city entering the agreement – which palities had already approved this agreement. • Approved Ruben Chavez and Ricardo Valdez as would also include Ruidoso, Tularosa, Alamogordo, “Various versions will be sent back to the cooper- full-time street maintenance workers; Las Cruces and Silver City – but that some modifi ca- ative from municipalities, and the mayors will agree • Voted to approve a contract for Darrell C. tions must be made. to a revised document,” Underwood stated. “That re- Chavez as a police offi cer. Police chief Alfred Or- “To provide funding for the accomplishment of vised document would then be sent back to each mu- tiz said Chavez comes to Ruidoso Downs after four these goals and purposes, I want to include wording nicipality for fi nal approval.” years in Carrizozo and had passed all background re- that says any funding by this city should be approved Williams also mused about how much the pro- views. Hood asked if he would relocate to Ruidoso by the city council,” Underwood said. “I would also posed increase would cost electricity customers. Downs or commute from Carrizozo. Ortiz said he like the initial funding of this agreement to be subject Mayor Tom Armstrong said that would be decided by would commute; to approval of this city council. We need to keep an the Public Regulation Commission. • Approved a memorandum declaring Harold eye on any funding.” “If they get what they want, I’ve heard it would Oakes as a liason between the fi lm division of the Underwood also pointed out language stating be 1.12 percent,” said councilor Tommy Hood. “That State Economic Development Department and local meetings are not subject to the New Mexico Open would be a huge amount, and we might have to meet governments. Williams stated he wants an overview Meetings Act. in the dark.” from Oakes on what his duties will be. Holiday treats can hurt your diet By Eugene Heathman “They potentially set themselves RAC offer “pre-resolution” Reporter up for unrealistic New Year weight nutrition and fi tness plan- egendary horror icon Jason loss resolutions,” Goetz said. “Enjoy ning support in order to take Voorhees – of the Friday the holiday treats but be mindful of what, a more proactive approach to L13th fi lm franchise – stopped how much and how often you eat.” one’s health in advance of the by the Ruidoso Athletic Club to teach Goetz and the training staff at the holidays. He also believes that the morning body pump class while shar- ing some very impor- tant information about nutrition and fi tness for the holidays. Jason – in reality personal trainer Tony Goetz – stated, “Hal- loween is naturally my favorite holiday and marks the start of the nutrition and fi tness goals must be re- lengthy holiday season alistic. fi lled with candy and “A good fi tness and nutrition rich food that can ‘kill’ program should be enjoyable, results your diet. driven and incorporated into a person’s “Halloween is the lifestyle without feeling intimidated,” biggest sales event Goetz said. “otherwise, chances are for candy, outpacing the person will not succeed with their Christmas, Valentine’s plan and may become demoralized. Day and Easter with “I help all kinds of people with over 2 billion dollars in various ages, fi tness levels and goals,” sales,” he added. he added. “I don’t want people to think Goetz pointed out Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press the RAC is just for people already in most people gain 5-7 Dreaded horror icon Jason Voorhees (in the mask, in reality personal trainer Tony shape, we are here for everyone and pounds during the holi- Goetz) met with members of the Ruidoso Athletic Club recently to urge moderation love helping people live a healthy life- day season. when enjoying holiday treats this year. style.” 10 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Education RMSD creates its own food revolution Special to the Free Press RMSD school cafeterias show- hen Angie Lane, Food Service Director for case fruits, vegetables, whole the Ruidoso Municipal Schools, watched grains, fat-free or low-fat milk Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution last year, and milk products, lean meats, W poultry, fi sh, beans, and eggs she was so inspired by his message that she vowed to research how she could make a difference in our own that are low in saturated fats, school cafeterias. The inspiration she felt that day led trans fats, cholesterol, salt and the Ruidoso Municipal School District to adopt the added sugars. Healthier U.S. School Challenge program, a volun- “It has been an adjustment tary initiative that was created to recognize schools for our students because they that have created healthier environments through pro- are seeing things on our menus motion of nutrition and physical activity. that they have never seen at The program emphasizes the need to improve the school before like teriyaki quality of foods currently served in school cafete- chicken with steamed broccoli, rias, provide students with more nutrition education, baked ham, sweet potato fries physical education and opportunities to participate in and chicken tetrazzini,” Lane physical activity. In addition, there are requirements said. “It is not your typical that must be met regarding energy and nutrient stan- hamburger, pizza and spaghetti dards and age-appropriate portion sizes. offerings.” “Angie and her staff have done a wonderful job In order to be fully recog- with this initiative that is so important to our chil- nized as a Healthier US School, dren,” said RMSD Superintendent Bea Etta Harris. a school must be trained and Lisa Morales/Ruidoso Free Press “As educators, we focus on providing our students certifi ed by the USDA. Ru- Students attending Ruidoso schools are eating healthier thanks to with tools that will help them not only today but in idoso’s cafeteria staff is in the the Healthier U.S. School Challenge program. the future, and certainly knowing how to eat healthy process of getting certifi ed, and is a very valuable tool for them to have.” the USDA is scheduled to come in and do the certi- According to Lane, the district’s goal is to be cer- Meal plans currently being implemented in all fi cation workshop before the end of the school year. tifi ed before the start of the 2011-12 school year. Fly the skies with a wing rider Hike the Alps at the library By Sharon Stewart joys and betrayals. By Sharon Stewart located on Bavaria’s border with Aus- Ruidoso Public Library A photo presentation allows us to Ruidoso Public Library tria. oin us at the Village of Ruidoso Pub- visually join Browne while she takes oin us at the Village of Ruidoso During Stubbs’ trip, learn about lic Library this Thursday at 2 p.m. to us on this high-fl ying memory ride. The Public Library Wednesday at 2 the user-friendly hut system. These Jexperience the life of air show pilot/ audience is encouraged to ask questions Jp.m. to hike through the Alps with huts are staffed lodges in the heart of wing rider and author Sandi Browne as about such a unique career and aviation. librarian Jennifer Stubbs. See awe- the Alps that provide hot food and/or she introduces us to her book, Touch Browne’s aviation career included some views from trails and peaks only sleeping accommodations. the Sky....the story of a Mom, a Wife, an fl ight instructor, charter pilot, air show hardy hikers have the verve to attain. A person could walk across fi ve Airshow Pilot and Wingrider. Browne pilot, wing rider and airframe mechan- Trek from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, countries – Germany, France, Swit- shares her extraordinary experiences as ic. She is now a semi-retired mental home of the 1936 Winter Olympics, to zerland, Austria, and Italy – with little a young woman who loves fl ying, which health clinical counselor who works Zugspitze, highest point in Germany Continued pg. 12 turns her world upside-down – both in with the Heritage Program for Senior the air and on the ground. Adults. Check out her website at www. Her book tells her story as she pur- SandiBrowne.com sues a dream that pulls her into a world Books will be on sale to the public. of adventure and a career in the air A portion of the proceeds will be do- show business, while life plays out its nated to the Friends of the Library.

Courtesy Former wing rider Sandi Browne will regale the public with stories of her exploits as a wing rider this Thursday at the Ruidoso Public Library. THE COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE Ruidoso Emporium “Exceptional Size and Quality” “The Everything Store” 519 W. Hwy. 70 UNBELIEVABLE PRICES Come see our Gorgeous Dining Room, Living Room & Bedroom Furniture! Antiques; (can be seen at Village Furniture, next to Taco Bell) Collectibles; Jewelry; Fine Porcelain & Glassware; Books; Tools; Tack & SO SO Much More! 10% OFF ON TUESDAYS! Delivery and Planting Available NEW SPECIAL 20% OFF CLEARANCE AREA UPSTAIRS! Open Every Day: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM • (575) 257-1091 COME BY OR CALL 937-0055 November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 11 12 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Teaching team from Capitan honored he Lincoln County Head Start has worked for Head Start since 2003 program is honored to recognize and knows the Head Start program very Tthe Capitan teaching team as the well. She has been a vital part of the team Teaching Team for the month of Octo- and consistently a calming presence in ber and for their service to some of the the classroom. She works closely with youngest children in the Capitan area. Quintana to support the curriculum and Maria Quintana has joined the team classroom environment in order to pro- this year and has adjusted well to the vide endless learning opportunities. demanding job of ensuring Head Start Debbie Padilla is a Capitan School children are ready for kindergarten and District instructional assistant who beyond. supports services to children with dis- All who visit the program are im- abilities. Padilla is no stranger to early pressed with Quintana’s ability to keep childhood settings; she has worked with 18, 3-5-year-olds fully engaged in circle young children for more than 15 years. time lessons and fun activities through- Padilla presence in the classroom out the day. Play is the primary method helps to promote an inclusive setting for in which children learn in early child- all children to learn. She is a wonderful hood; therefore, the classroom is ar- support, is very knowledgeable about Christmas ranged in a manner that promotes inten- special education services and an essen- tional learning. tial part of the Capitan teaching team. For example, there are writing ma- Together, the Head Start program terials throughout the classroom. If a and the Capitan School District have a child wants to play restaurant in the dra- dynamic teaching team working together Jubilee matic play area, there is a pad of paper to support eligible preschool children in and pencil so they can “take an order.” the community. They are giving children This is play, but it also teaches children and true head start in their education that that the spoken word can be transferred will be a benefit for years to come. 2010 to the written word and they have the In addition to this recognition each means to do so though writing. teacher received a gift from a local busi- Priscilla Romero’s primary job is ness. Maria Quintana received a free that of a teacher assistant, but you also meal from Tom Rini, owner of Elena’s may see her driving the school bus, sub- Place, Mexican Restaurant. Priscilla A Shopping Extravaganza stituting for the cook, and fixing cabi- Romero received a free meal from Darin nets or unclogging the sink from time Michalk, owner of River’s Edge Eatery. to time. Anyone who has worked in a Debbie Padilla also received a free meal school setting needs a Mrs. Romero. She from River’s Edge Eatery. 80 Local Merchants HIKE THE ALPS from pg. 10 and Spain with Lydia Radosevich from more than a day pack, energy, physical the Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic. training, and advanced planning to book While at the library, be sure to view & Food Court ahead nights in the huts. The system of the artwork foreign countries, presented huts and trails make climbing in the Alps as part of Art in Public Places, a program easy and fun. of the Ruidoso Regional Council of the Stubbs will also talk about “volks- Art. Community artists were invited to Visit with Santa march” in Europe, which are 5 to 50 km show their works as well as a showing hikes through hills and forests. Local of Judy Pekelsma’s “Summer in Italy, a & Storytelling groups sign up arrivals, staff tents and collection of Paintings”. In the summer tables with snacks and drinks along the of 2008, while living in the small village route. You can compete for time, or ac- of Corciano, Italy, Pekelsma painted quire stamps for distance, and over the around the village and in the surround- year compete with others in the local ing countryside to create this collection club or across a particular country. of paintings as part of her Academy of Ruidoso The Alps tour leaves at 2 p.m. and Art University MFA. your hiking time will be approximately The Ruidoso Public Library is lo- 1½ hours. Departure for the tours will be cated just behind Ruidoso Village Hall, Convention Center in the children’s classroom at the Ruido- at 107 Kansas City Rd. Our hours are so Public Library. Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 6 November 12, 13, 14 All attendees of the tour presenta- p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sat- tions during “Travel the World @ your urday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our website is Library” may enter their name in a draw- www.youseemore.com/ruidosopl, where Friday, Noon to 6 p.m. ing for a prize awarded after the last tour you can find our catalog of books, cal- on Nov. 17. endar of activities, genealogy databases, Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Also, we’ve added an additional and more. Also, subscribe to our blog at ticket to our Travel the World trip. On www.ruidosopubliclibrary.blogspot.com Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. we will be traveling for book reviews, event reminders, or through pictures to Portugal, Morocco frequently asked questions. Admission $1.00

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Courtesy Members of the Ruidoso Valley Greeters were on hand oct. 7 for a ribbon cutting at Café Rendez Vous, located at 522 Sudderth Dr.

The Ruidoso Physical Therapy Clinic, Inc. Lydia C. Radosevich, PT ~ 439 Mechem Dr ~ Ruidoso www.RuidosoPhysicalTherapy.com .. • Not sure if Physical Therapy is right for you? • Having knee, hip or other replacement surgery? In either case, call now for a FREE 15 min. consultation! Don’t live with pain! Call us at 257-1800! Courtesy A gathering of 40 concerned citizens gathered in the Capitan Public Library on oct. 23 to discuss possibilities for the stimulation of Capi- tan’s central corridors – U.S. Highways 380 and 48 – to spur economic Consider a new dressing for your windows... growth, enhance property appearance and protect the values and fl a- vor of the village. Among the distinguished guests were Richard J. Zita and Lee Gamelsky, Albuquerque landscape architects; Sid Goodloe, Large selection of rancher and land conservationist; David Mandel, curator of the Hub- custom shutters, bard Museum of the American West; Dorothy Victor, historic preserva- hardwood horizontal tion specialist; and Kathy Flynn of the National New Deal Preservation blinds, Association. Pictured in conversation are eileen Sedillo, Sue Alborn and Ruidoso Downs Mayor Tom Armstrong. cellular and pleated shades, verticals and more.

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Golden“Let Yarn us Floor you”Flooring Voted #1 Flooring Store 2008 & 2009; #1 Customer Service 2009 1509 Sudderth 575-257-2057 Open Mon-Sat Professional Licensed Installation. Free no-obligation estimates. 14 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 on the Town Soup’s on e all have food Irish stew Right in the kisser that makes us Ingredients Wfeel good inside 2 pounds lamb or beef and out, and one of the diced about 1 ½ inch best comfort foods on a ½ stick butter brisk autumn day or night Salt and pepper is a fresh pot of soup. 2 cups diced onions Soups have been around 3 cloves garlic minced ever since man has begun 2 tomato paste cooking. The foundation ¼ cup AP fl our of modern restaurants was ¼ cup Guinness beer built on soup because soup 4 cups beef broth was one of the fi rst food Brendan Gochenour 1 tablespoon dried items ever sold in public thyme dining establishments. 2 pounds potatoes Soup still remains one of the most peeled and diced popular dishes on most menus and 1 cup carrot diced has even inspired restaurants that only 1 cup frozen peas serve soups. In fact, I believe soup is so ½ cup celery diced popular that I would bet you have four 1 cup green cabbage sliced or fi ve cans of it in your cupboard right now! If that is the case, then no soup for Directions you! Canned soups tend to have more Allow a large heavy pot to become sodium and are not near as hearty as a hot over medium heat. Add half of the homemade soup or stew. So, this week I butter and lamb and cook for 8 minutes Courtesy Don St. John gets Community United Methodist pastor Todd Salzwe- challenge you to step away from the can or until the lamb browns. Remove lamb del in the face with a cream pie Sunday during the church’s Hallow- and see how much better a homemade and place on a plate. Add the rest of een carnival. Included in the festivities was a “trick-or-trunk” event, soup can be. the butter to the pot along with celery, carrots and onions. Sauté until onions in which church members decorated the backs of their vehicles and become soft. Add tomato paste and youth were able to go “door-to-door” to collect treats in the parking garlic. Stir well for 2 minutes. Add fl our lot. There was also a costume contest and games galore. and stir for 1 minute. Deglaze with beer, scraping bits from the bottom of the pot. that I was playing a Halloween trick on please email me at askchefbrendan@ Add beef broth, thyme and lamb, along you because there was no fl our listed in gmail.com. with the juices from the plate, and bring the ingredients for the pumpkin em- Happy cooking! to a simmer for about 45 minutes. Then panadas. Well, it was not a trick… I just add potatoes and cook for 15 minutes. overlooked it. Sorry! You can pencil in Add peas, cabbage and salt and pepper 4 cups of AP fl our for the recipe. I hope to taste. And enjoy. you have a great week! Stay warm and Last week you might have thought well fed, and if you have any questions

he chayote squash, also called veg- Tetable pear, is used in both raw and cooked forms. When cooked, chayote is usually handled like summer squash. It is generally lightly cooked to retain the crisp fl oor. Raw chayote may be added to salads or salsas and it is of- ten marinated with lemon or lime juice.

How to pick Chayote Squash Good quality chayote will be fi rm unblemished and light to medium green in color and skin maybe either smooth or rough. Avoid product that is soft Grilled Chayote Squash Preparation: or blemished. Prep time: 25 minutes Wash and dice chayote squash and Ingredients: season with fresh cracked pepper to 1 chayote squash – per serving taste. Add a splash of olive oil and 2 How to Store needed, diced pinches of mozzarella cheese. Bake in Store chayote squash in crisper in Cracked pepper – to taste aluminum foil pan on a covered char- refrigerator; do not store in a plastic Olive oil – as needed coal grill (bake away from the coals). bag. Try out this recipe: Mozzarella cheese – to taste Yields: 1 serving. November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 15 on the Town

The band endured the evening with “Workin for the the tragic loss of Ron- MCA,” which immediately brought nie Van Zant, lead the crowd to their feet. They were singer, and two other also accompanied by their two female band members on Oct. backing vocalists the “Honkettes.” 20, 1977 when their Lasting little over one hour, their 24-passenger airplane set included hits “Sweet Home Ala- crashed en-route to bama,” “Gimme Three Steps,” “Call Baton Rouge from me the Breeze” and more. They had Greenville, S.C. at the the crowd dancing and singing all A legendary band, height of their career. evening. Their curtain call encore They had released was “Freebird,” their life-on-the-edge their 6th album Street song written by original member gui- then and now Survivors four days tarist Allen Collins. By John Pijawka before the tragedy. Their God and Guns CD released he Inn of the Mountain Gods After a 10-year hiatus, Gary last year portrays their roots, patrio- hosted one of rock and roll’s Rossington – a crash survivor and tism and working middle class Amer- THall of Fame pioneer bands of sole original member – reformed the ica. Songs like “Simple Life” and “Southern Rock” – Lynyrd Skynyrd – band. Johnny Van Zant, Ronnie’s “That Ain’t My America” personifi es on Oct. 27. younger brother, took the helm as how the band views our country’s Photo by RIM Hailing from Jacksonville, Fla., their lead vocalist in the late 80s. way of life, good and bad. For at least Robert Kearns, bassist for Lynyrd Skynyrd, this band with its three-guitar entou- Their three-guitar setup was still one evening it was “Skynyrd Nation” worked the stage to a pumped crowd Wednes- rage is world renowned. as strong as ever when they started in Mescalero. day, oct. 27 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods. LOCALS! THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! Laughing Sheep Farm presents CANTINA NIGHT Every Friday • 5 to 8 p.m. $1 Draft Beer and $5 Buffalo Burgers Also serving Quail Soup, Calf Fries and Fresh Garden Salad. Elk, Meat Mart & Garden • Serving Beer & Wine Antelope and Lamb Chops too! LUNCH Wed - Sun, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. LIVE MUSIC Friday Night with the DINNER Sat, 5 to 8 p.m. RANGE RIDERS 1 MILE WEST OF LINCOLN, NM • HWY 380, MILE MARKER 96 Come out and have a great time! 575-653-4041 COMING SOON! CHUCKWAGON DINNER RIDES! Preparing now a new spring garden add amendments. Adjust the soil pH – its years as a garden writer/editor, including her cur- Gardening with Charlie measure of acidity or alkalinity – by adding ground rent role as Horticultural Editor for the National Kathy Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist limestone or sulfur as recommended by the soil test Gardening Association. She loves designing with Family Features results. Improve the soil fertility, clay soil drainage, plants, and spends more time playing in the gar- oil preparation is the most important step in and sandy soil water-holding capacity by adding or- den – planting and trying new combinations – than growing a successful garden, yet the spring ganic material, such as compost, well-rotted livestock sitting and appreciating it. Splanting frenzy can tempt us to cut corners manure, or composted fi r bark. Apply a 1- to to hurry and get everything in the ground. That’s 2-inch layer of organic material over the garden. one reason why fall is a good time to prepare a turn the soil. Work the amendments into new garden spot. Also, fall is a good time to add the top 6 to 12 inches of soil with a rototiller or amendments to adjust the pH of your soil because garden fork. Break up large clods and remove they take some time to do the job. Perhaps the best rocks and roots. Work the soil only when it is reason to start a new garden dry enough to crumble in fall is that you can do it easily after squeezing – with a lot less effort if you Fall is a good time never when it is satu- are converting any lawn to rated with water. a garden. Follow these steps to add amendments convert lawn the “ easy way. If your future to get a head start on spring planting. to adjust the pH of garden spot is currently choose the spot. covered with grass, you Vegetable gardens and most your soil because can remove it by slicing fl owerbeds require at least 6 they take some time under the sod with a hours of full sun each day. spade and cutting it into Choose a level spot – either to do the job. manageable pieces. Or natural or terraced – that has – Kathy Bond-Borie you can utilize the nitro- well-drained soil, if pos- ” gen and organic matter sible. Thick grass or vigor- in the grass by simply ous weed growth usually indicate soil drainage smothering it. First, mow the grass short. Then and nutrient levels that will support healthy garden spread several thicknesses of newspaper over plants. the grass and moisten it with a hose. Finally, rejuvenate tired soil. If your garden spot is spread several inches of compost or composted not new and just needs some revitalization, begin manure on top. Over the winter the grass will this fall. First, send a soil sample to a private or decompose underneath, and by spring you’ll Cooperative Extension soil-testing lab for nutrient have a nice planting bed. and pH analysis. Call the lab or a local garden cen- For more tips and garden information visit ter for a collection kit and instructions on how to www.garden.org. collect the sample. Test results will tell you which minerals and pH amendments your soil needs to A former fl oral designer and interior grow healthy vegetables and fl owers. plantscaper, Kathy Bond-Borie has spent 20 16 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 on the Town Warm up to fall

Family Features Chocolate Sauce t’s true – the kitchen is the heart of 1 cup (6 ounces) Nestlé the home. Ever notice how people Toll House Semi-Sweet always gather there? Whether bak- Chocolate Morsels I 2/3 cup (5 fl uid-ounce ing treats, making dinner or spend- ing time with family and friends, the can) Nestlé Carnation kitchen is my favorite place to be. Evaporated Milk Since my day job is Consumer Test 1 teaspoon vanilla ex- Kitchen Project Manager for the Nestlé tract Test Kitchens, you can bet I love to stir things up. This column lets me pass For Bread Pudding: along to you some of my best recipes, Preheat oven to 400 tips and baking secrets. degrees. Grease six 6-ounce I love it when the days are cool ramekins. and the evenings have just a bit of a Use a 2 1/2-inch-round chill in the air. It’s cool enough for my cookie cutter or glass to cut favorite fall sweater, but I can leave circles in bread slices (save the winter coats in the closet for a little remnants for another use). bit longer. Place on ungreased baking Days like these call for something sheet. Bake for 5 minutes or to warm the family up from the inside until golden brown. Remove out. Rich ‘N Creamy Mint Cocoa from oven. Reduce oven is perfect for a cool afternoon or on temperature to 350 degrees. an early weekend morning. And this Combine evaporated scrumptious Warm Cherry Bread Pud- milk, water and sugar in me- ding with Chocolate Sauce is a little bit dium, heavy-duty saucepan. of comfort food heaven! Cook over low heat, stirring These are two of my favorite ways occasionally, until sugar is to warm up to fall – what are yours? dissolved. For Chocolate Sauce: cream and Nestlé Toll House Baking You can get some new ideas at www. Whisk eggs in large bowl. Gradu- Combine morsels and evaporated Cocoa VeryBestBaking.com. ally whisk warm milk mixture into milk in small, heavy-duty saucepan. eggs. Stir in rum and vanilla extract. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, Heat evaporated milk, morsels and Warm Cherry Bread Pudding Place prepared ramekins on baking until morsels are melted. Remove from water in medium, heavy-duty sauce- with Chocolate Sauce sheet. Place one bread round in each heat; stir in vanilla extract. Makes pan over medium-low heat, stirring Makes 6 servings ramekin. Top with level tablespoon of about 1 cup. Store any remaining sauce frequently, until hot (do not boil). cherries. Repeat layers, then top each tightly covered in refrigerator. Remove from heat. Stir in liqueur and Bread Pudding ramekin with a third bread round. vanilla extract. 18 1/2-inch slices (1 pound loaf) Divide custard mixture among Rich ‘N Creamy Mint Cocoa Pour into ten 4-ounce demitasse Challah or other egg bread ramekins. Let stand for 30 minutes, Makes 10 1/2-cup servings cups or fi ve mugs. Top with whipped 1 can (12 fl uid ounces) Nestlé pressing down on bread occasionally. 2 cans (12 fl uid ounces each) cream and dusting of cocoa. Carnation Evaporated Milk Bake for 25 to 27 minutes or until Nestlé Carnation Evaporated Milk Variation: Substitute evaporated 1/2 cup water tops are puffed and brown. (Puddings 1 2/3 cups (10-ounce package) lowfat 2% milk for the regular evapo- 4 large eggs will rise over edge of ramekin but Nestlé Toll House Dark Chocolate & rated milk. 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar shrink slightly on cooling.) Mint Morsels 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Let cool on wire rack for 10 min- 1 cup water Jenny Harper is Consumer Test Kitch- 1 package (6 ounces) dried cher- utes. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract en Project Manager for the Nestlé Test ries (about 1 1/3 cups) Serve with Chocolate Sauce. Topping suggestions: whipped Kitchens and VeryBestBaking.com.

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TUeSDAy THURSDAy FRIDAy SATURDAy SUNDAy NOVEMBER 2 NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 6 NOVEMBER 7 Live Music at WPS in of fl ying as her world to share, please bring RANGE RIDERS. Come or 257-2220. erly dispose of electronic Daylight Savings Midtown Ruidoso from turns upside-down — them to the library. First out and have a great A Fall Fashion event items, including com- Time ends. Move clocks 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. both in the air and on the Friday Adult Lectures are time! with Champagne, puter hardware, printers, back one hour. ground. The book tells held at Capitan Public Li- The Staerkel Master Chocolate, Cheese & telephones, cell phones, 11th Annual Joy WeDNeSDAy her story as she pursues brary, 102 E Second, Cap- Musicians perform at Fabulous Fashions pre- radios & TV’s, small ap- for Kids Toy Run from NOVEMBER 3 a dream that pulls her itan. They begin at 7 p.m. Mountain Annie’s Dinner sented by the Guild of pliances, and many other O’Reilly Auto Parts to The Farmer’s Market at into a world of adven- and are free of charge. Theater every Friday and Spencer Theater for the items. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. More Quarters. Ride your mo- SBS Wood Shavings in ture, while life plays out Following the lecture, Saturday night through Performing Arts at 3 p.m. Info: LCSWA 378-4697 torcycle or just show up Glencoe from 9 to 11 a.m. its joys and betrayals. refreshments are served. October 16. More Infor- Nine area retailers will Web: www.lcswa.org at The Quarters at noon Travel the World at Live Music at WPS in Please join us for an en- mation and reservations be showcasing their lat- Doug Fuqua performs with a new unwrapped your Library at the Ruido- Midtown Ruidoso from joyable evening of learn- call 575-257-7982. est styles as patrons are in Wendell’s Lounge at toy valued at $5 or more. so Public Library at 2 p.m. 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ing and a time to get to Los Mustangs per- treated to champagne, the Inn of the Mountain Motorcycle parade will Climb the Alps in Bavaria know others in this area. form at Casa Blanca chocolate, cheese and Gods Resort & Casino proceed to the the circle and Austria, from Gar- FRIDAy If there are questions, call Restaurant on Mechem fabulous fashions! Par- from 5 to 11 p.m. at Upper Canyon and mische to Zugspitze with NOVEMBER 5 the Library at 354-3035. Drive from 7:30 to 9 p.m. ticipating merchants are Mike Sanjku performs back to The Quarters, Jennifer A.W. Stubbs, River Rendevous Doug Fuqua performs Aaron R. Lacombe Chic Boutique, J. Rob- in Wendell’s Restaurant where the party begins. M.S. Her work in Europe Shopping extravagan- in Wendell’s Lounge at and Company perform at erts, The Bay Window at the Inn of the Moun- Live music by Home- with the military allowed za – Chartreuse Moose. the Inn of the Mountain Casa Blanca Restaurant Boutique, The Body Bar, tain Gods Resort & Ca- grown Boyz. $3 donation her to travel and explore Blowout Sale of unique Gods Resort & Casino on Mechem Drive from 9 Brunell’s, Michelle’s, Rain- sino from 5 to 10 p.m. at the door. For informa- from 5 to 11 p.m. many areas and discover crafts and gifts. Shops to 10:30 p.m. makers Pro Shop, Step- Tomas Vigil performs tion and donations call Mike Sanjku performs vistas only hardy hikers open late. Join us Friday Live Music at WPS in pin’ Out Shoes and St. at Landlocked Restau- 575-336-4629. All pro- in Wendell’s Restaurant have an opportunity to and Saturday for food, Midtown Ruidoso from Bernard. Tickets to the rant & Bar on Mechem ceeds go to Santa’s Help- view. at the Inn of the Moun- 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. fashion show are just $20 from 6 to 9 p.m. ers. Everyone welcome. music and fun! More Info: tain Gods Resort & Ca- 575-990-3550 and all proceeds ben- 2 Days Walk performs Motorcycle not required. sino from 5 to 10 p.m. SATURDAy efi t the Guild’s projects at Casa Blanca Restau- Antique & Collectible Carrizozo e- 2 Days Walk performs Waste Collection NOVEMBER 6 which include Lincoln rant and Cantina on Show & Sale Alamor- at Casa Blanca Restau- County Head Start, Ticket gordo Civic Center, 800 from 9 a.m. to River Rendevous Mechem Drive from 6 to rant on Mechem Drive Angels and the Missoula 1st St. (Corner of 1st & Noon at Town Hall. Shopping extravagan- 7:30 p.m. from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Children’s Theatre perfor- Florida). See magnifi cent Pick ups need to za – Chartreuse Moose. Los Mustangs per- Tomas Vigil performs mances at the Spencer selection of glass, porce- be scheduled. For Blowout Sale of unique form at Casa Blanca at Landlocked Restau- Theater for the Perform- lains, silver jewelry, furni- information call crafts and Restaurant on Mechem ing Arts. Tickets are avail- ture, dolls and toys. Plus Judy Fitz at 648- gifts. Shops Drive from 7 to 10 p.m. able at the Spencer The- a variety of country and 2514. open late. Aaron LaCombe ater for the Performing primitive items. Free ad- First Friday Join us Friday Band performs at Casa Arts. Call 575.336.4800. mission. Don’t miss this Adult Lecture and Saturday Blanca Restaurant and Miss Ruidoso 2011 excellent show-known Series Tribute to for food, mu- Cantina on Mechem Pageant at Mountain for quality, quantity and United States of sic and fun! Drive from 9 to 10 p.m. Annie’s. Dinner 7 p.m. diversity for the last 22 America Veter- More Info: Michael Beyer per- and Pageant at 8 p.m. See years. More Info: 575- ans at the Capi- 575-990-3550 forms older songs and the beauty and brains 437-6304. Blues & BBQ Planetary Gong Jour- tan Public Library at 7:00 7th An- jazz at Kokopeli Country girls from Lincoln County. at The Quarters in Mid- ney at The Dance Gallery p.m. Join us to honor nual “Tea Club in Alto from 7 to 10 Miss Ruidoso 2010, Ken- town Ruidoso from 3 to from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. those Veterans who have for Two Just p.m. 7 p.m. Participate in a Sound served the United States for you” at 2 dra Martin, will crown The Staerkel Master Live Music at WPS in Healing Experience with of America in any of p.m., at the the new winner to go Musicians perform at Midtown Ruidoso from Visudha de los Santos of the fi ve branches of the First Presby- onto Miss New Mexico Mountain Annie’s Dinner 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Taos, NM. An unforget- Armed Services. In addi- terian Church. next June! Reservations Theater every Friday and table event to soothe, tion to recognizing the Sponsored by required: $19.95 for the Saturday night through inspire, heal and awaken food and the show. More October 16. Doors open MoNDAy Veterans from the Army, the Presbyte- NOVEMBER 8 your spirit. Admission is Coast Guard, Navy, Ma- rian Women Info: 257-7982 E-mail: at 6 p.m., dinner is served $20. Bring a mat, pillow rines, and the Air Force, of First Pres- [email protected] promptly at 7 p.m. and Live Music at WPS in Antique & Collectible the show begins at 8 p.m. Midtown Ruidoso from and blanket for comfort rant on Mechem byterian in Show & Sale Alamor- More Information and 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. during the journey. Drive from 6 to 9 Ruidoso. The afternoon gordo Civic Center, 800 reservations call 575- Karaoke With DJ Pete p.m. will include a presenta- at Lucy’s Mexicali Res- tion of “There’s Some- 1st St. (Corner of 1st & 257-7982. To include your event in this Michael Beyer taurant in Midtown from thing About Mary.” Florida). See magnifi cent Live Music at WPS in calendar, please call 258- performs older 9:30 p.m. to close. Women from several selection of glass, porce- Midtown Ruidoso from 9922 or email to cristine@ songs and jazz at The Sterilizers per- local churches will por- lains, silver jewelry, furni- 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ruidosofreepress.com Kokopeli Coun- form at Casa Blanca tray Mary as she dealt ture, dolls and toys. Plus Restaurant on Mechem try Club in Alto with her role as mother a variety of country and Drive from 6 to 9 p.m. from 7 to 10 p.m. of Jesus. Special music primitive items. Free ad- Live Music at WPS in Karaoke at will be performed by mission. Don’t miss this Midtown Ruidoso from The Elks Lodge Lou Ann and Wayne El- excellent show-known 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. on Highway 70, lison. Afterwards, guests for quality, quantity and John Wilson also will next to the Ruidoso Em- are invited to share in diversity for the last 22 THURSDAy share what Veterans Day porium, at 7 p.m. with All “high tea” served in Fel- years. More Info: 575- NOVEMBER 4 means to him. We look For Fun Karaoke. lowship Hall. Space is 437-6304. Book Talk & Photo forward to sharing a time Cantina Night at limited and reservations Fall e-Waste event in Presentation with local of remembering those Laughing Sheep Farm, 1 are recommended. For IGA Lawrence Brothers author Sandi Browne at who made it possible mile west of Lincoln, Hwy more information or for Parking Lot. This event 2 p.m. in the Children’s for us to enjoy living in 380, mm 96, from 5 to 8 reservations, contact the provides people with Classroom at the Village our country, recalling the p.m. Live music with the church offi ce at 257-1142 the opportunity to prop- of Ruidoso Public Library meaning of the Pledge of 107 Kansas City Road. Allegiance, appreciating Book sale with a portion the sacrifi ces that have Things to do every day of the proceeds going been made by Veterans Christmas Tree Per- be purchased through World”, “Ranching and be open from 10 a.m. to 7-12. Children 6 and to The Friends of the Li- and their families, and mits available through December 24, or by mail Farming People”, and 5 p.m. Thursday through under are free. Smokey brary. Hear Sandi share hearing inspiring patri- December 24. The Lin- until Dec. 11. More Info: “The Built Environ- Monday. Admission is Bear Historical Park is her high-fl ying memoirs otic music. If you have coln National Forest has Smokey Bear Ranger ment”. More Info: 575- $5 for Adults and $2 for operated by EMNRD- of a young woman’s love pictures you would care Christmas Tree permits District Offi ce at (575) 378-4142. The Hubbard Children. Forestry Division. available at a cost of $5 257-4095 or Sacramento Museum of the Ameri- Smokey Bear Park Simulcast Horse each, one per household Ranger District Offi ce at can West is open 9 a.m. is open in Capitan. The Racing at Billy the Kid’s at the Lincoln National (575) 682-2551 to 5 p.m., seven days a Smokey Bear Historical Race Book at Ruidoso Forest Offi ces in Al- Fall Photography week. Admission prices: Park is located on high- Downs Race Track & Ca- amogordo, Cloudcroft, exhibit opens at The Adults $6, Seniors and way 380 (better known sino. Simulcast races are and Ruidoso. Chamber Hubbard Museum of Military $5, children as 118 Smokey Bear shown live from across of Commerce Offi ces the American West. This 6-16, $2, and under 6 Blvd.) in the heart of the the country and betting in Alamogordo, Cloud- exhibit closes December and members free. Village of Capitan and windows are open to croft, Ruidoso and Ro- 12th. All Photographs Ruidoso River Mu- is open everyday of the place your wager. Billy’s swell. Wal Mart Stores in will relate in some way seum open at 101 year except Thanksgiv- Race Book also serves Alamogordo, and Ruido- to the Museum’s over- Mechem Drive in the ing, Christmas, and New delicious food and has a so Downs. Smokey Bear all them of “The Ameri- building, which previ- Year’s day. Entrance fees full bar. If you love horse Historical State Park in can West”. Specifi c cat- ously housed Rush Ski into the park are $2 for racing, it is the place to Capitan. The permits can egories are “The Natural Shop. The museum will adults, $1 for children go every day. 18 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Worship Services ANGLICAN NON-DENOMINATIONAL FNF NEW MEXICO, LLC the anglican church american Missionary Fellowship CANNON Fr. Fred Griffi n, Priest; 25974 Hwy 70 Ruidoso Rick Smith, 682-2999. E-mail: RickS@ INDUSTRIES 106 Close Road NM. For more information, call Char Jagoe americanmission ary.org @ 257-1561 575-258-5030 575-257-2300 calvary chapel Mescalero Family Wor ship center 127 Vi sion, next to Cable Co., 257-5915. Pastor Residential & Commercial Pete J. Luna, Sr. Pastor; Elden D. Stilly, Assoc. General Contractors John Mar shall www.ruidososeptic.com Pastor; 464-4741 casa de oracion comu nidad cristiana First assembly of God Ruidoso 304 Sudderth Dr., Ruidoso, NM Rev. E. Thomas Kearns, Pastor; 139 EI Paso 88345 (575) 257-6075. Pas tor: Carlos & Southwest Road, Ruidoso 257-2324 Gabby Carreon. *All Services are Bilingual* - STROUD Personal ASSEMBLY OF GOD Translators Available Insurance Agency carrizozo community church (alG) centro Familiar Des tino Fitness Barbara Bradley, Pastor. Corner of C Ave. & 304 Sudderth Dr., Rui doso, NM 88345, (575) 600 Mechem · Ruidoso 103 El Paso Road Thir teenth 257-0447. Services are bilin gual 575-257-1555 · 1-800-937-3359 575-257-5902 BAPTIST christ church in the Downs AUTO · HOME · BUSINESS & RANCH “Anyplace else is just a gym” canaan trail baptist Ruidoso Downs, 378-8464. AI and Marty www.stroudinsurance.com Roland Burnett, Pastor; Located just past Lane, Pastors milepost 14 on Hwy. 48, between Angus & christ community Fel lowship Capitan. 336-1979 Capitan, High way 380 West, 354-2458. Ed First baptist church - Carrizozo; 314 Vinson, Pastor ALL 4 PETS Tenth Ave., Carrizozo. 648-2968; Hayden church out of church 200 Mechem Smith, Pastor Meeting at the Flying J Ranch, 1028 Hwy. 48, 575-630-0034 First baptist church - Ruidoso Alto. Pastors: Tim & Julie Gilliland. Mailing We support our local community! 270 Country Club Drive, Ruidoso,NM 88345. Address: 1009 Mechem #11 Ruidoso 88345. 1509 Sudderth Drive (575) 257-2081; Dr. Allen Stoddard, Pastor GOD BLESS. 575-258-1388. Check website for additional 575-257-2057 First baptist church - Ruidoso Downs information: www.churchoutofchurch.com. www.goldenyarnfl ooring.com 361 E. Hwy 70, 378-4611 Keepin’ it simple ... Keepin’ it real! Randy Widener, Pastor cornerstone church ERIC N. THOMPSON OWNER First baptist church - Tinnie Cornerstone Square, 613 Sudderth Drive, PENNY Bill Jones, Pastor 257-9265. John & Joy Wyatt, Pastors PINCHERS Mountain baptist church cowboy church COIN SHOP Independent-Fundamental KJV. 145 E. Preacher Buster Reed of Amarillo. Call 378- Buy · Sell · Trade · Rare Coins Grandview Capitan - (575) 937-4019 4840 for more info 2814 Sudderth Drive Bullion Silver & Gold · Free Appraisals Ruidoso baptist church 127 Rio (Eagle at Rio) • P.O. Box 1242 Foot of the cross chris tian Ministries 575-257-5606 575-257-6655 FAX 800-628-3269 • 575-257-7597 Wayne Joyce, Pastor; 126 Church Drive, Palmer Gateway. 378-4174 2812 Sud derth (Pine Tree Shopping Center) Email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Pastor, Phil Appel. For more info please trinity Southern baptist church call 937-8677 or visit our web site at www. (south on Highway 48) 700 Mt. Capitan Rd. CHURCH OF CHRIST K-Bob’s Hwy. 70 in Rui doso. Ron Rice, 354- Unpro grammed meeting at the Anderson- thefootofthe cross.org 354 -2044. Mel Gnatkowski, pastor 808-0607 Gateway church of christ 0255, e-mail fgbmfi @ruidoso-on line.com Freeman Visi tor’s Center in Lincoln. For details Grace Harvest church E J ENTERPRISE BAHA’I FAITH 415 Sudderth, Rui doso, 257-4381 Mission Fountain of living Water of this and other Quaker activities contact baha’i Faith 1108 Gavilan Canyon Rd, 336-4213 SIGNS 7:30-7 Mon- Fri • 8-6 Sat • 9-4:30 Sun San Patricio Sandra Smith at 575-653-4951 114 Horton Circle Meeting in members’ homes. 257-2987 or church of christ - Capitan iglesia bautista “vida eterna” 2815 Sudderth • Ruidoso • 575-257-5410 Highway 48. Les Earwood, Minister The Helpful Hardware Place 258-5595 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES PENTECOSTAL Pastor Rev, Ramon Robledo. 207 East Circle, 575-257-5699 Jehovah’s Witness - Ruidoso apostolic Pentecostal assembly • BANNERS Also featuring: Benjamin Moore Paint, BUDDHIST church of christ - Carrizozo Ruidoso Downs, NM 88346, 361 E. Hwy. 70, Full Line Brand Name Appliances Perry Zumwalt, minister. Ave. C at 12th, Kingdom Hall 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., Retired Pastor and author Harry A. Peyton (575) 378-8108. Email: [email protected] • VEHICLE GRAPHICS www.villageacehardwareruidoso.com buddhism of the lotus Sutra Carrizozo, NM. 336-4147, 257-7714 abundant life united Pentecostal • OUTDOOR SIGNAGE George Brown; 257-1569 J bar J church CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LDS congregacion Hispana de los testigos church of Ruidoso 40 Hwy 70W, 575-257-6899 Pastor Charles W. CATHOLIC de Je hova 613 Sudderth Dr. Unit D. Pastor, Art Dunn, Clary. E-mail: [email protected] Saint eleanor catholic church church of Jesus christ lDS Ruidoso Ward, 1091 Mechem Bishop Jon 1102 Gavilan Canyon Rd., 336-4147, Youth Pastor, Nathaniel Dunn. Free home Miracle life Ministry center 120 Junction Road, Ruidoso, 257- 2330. 378-7095 Bible studies Reverend AI Galvan Ogden, (575) 258-4224 Ron Rice & Cather ine Callahan, Ministers church of Jesus christ lDS JEWISH / HEBREW PRESBYTERIAN Available 24 hours for heal ing, prayer. Saint theresa catholic church Kehilla bat- tzion & Hebrew learning First Presbyterian church Corona. Sunday Mass: 6 p.m. Mescalero Branch, Mormon Missionaries 354-0255; e-mail miraclelife@ruidoso-on- 341 Sudderth Drive (575) 317-2375 center, inc. 101 Sulton Drive (Nob Hill), Ruidoso, 257- line.com Saint Joseph’s apache Mission 2204 Sudderth Dr. Ruidoso, NM 88345 575.257.7303 EPISCOPAL 2220. Tony Chambless, Pastor Mescalero. Father Paul Botenhagen, OFM 575-257-0122 Peace chapel interde nominational (ulc) www.lagroneruidoso.com episcopal church of the Holy Mount ancho community Presbyterian church Alto North, 336-7075. Jeamsie Price, Pastor our lady of Guadalupe METHODIST Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP Bent. Father Larry Gosselin 121 Mescalero Trail, Ruidoso. Rev. Judith Racetrack chapel Burgess Rec tor 257-2356. Website: www. community united Methodist church Sacred Heart catholic church corona united Presby terian church Horseman’s Entrance, Hwy 70, 505-378-7264. eclc.us Junc tion Road, behind Wells Fargo Bank. Todd Pastor Terry Aiello, CLP 299 3rd St, Capitan, 354-9102 Salzwedel, Pastor. Chaplain Darrell Winter ALL AMERICAN St. anne’s episcopal chapel in Glencoe Nogal Presbyterian MOTEL 6 Santa Rita catholic church capitan united Methodist church the Word of life church REALTY 243 Birch, Carrizozo. 648-2853. Father episcopal chapel of San Juan in Lincoln Church Reverend Bill Se bring Rev. Chuck Fulton, pas tor/648-2339. 711 of Ruidoso Pastor Johanna Anderson and the 412 US Hwy 70 West 512 Mechem Franklin Eichhorst St. Matthias episcopal chapel congregation of Capitan United Methodist. REFORMED CHURCH ‘E’ Ave., Carrizozo, NM. Affi liated with the Carrizozo, 6th & E Street White Oaks and Third in Capitan. 575- Mescalero Reformed Evangelistic Assembly Church 575-630-1166 575-257-8444 CHRISTIAN 1-800-4MOTEL6 E-mail: christian community church FOURSQUARE 648-2846 Mescalero. Bob Schut, Pastor NON-SECTARIAN [email protected] 127 Rio Corner w/Eagle, Mid-town. For more capitan Foresquare church united Methodist church Parish SEVENTH DAY ADVEN TIST Spiritual awareness Study Group www.motel6.com information call: 378-7076 Highway 48, Capitan. Harold W. Perry, Pastor Trinity - 1000 D. Ave. 648-2893/648-2846. Ruidoso Seventh Day adventist Minister: George N. Brown, PhD. ULC. First christian church (Disciples of christ) EVANGELICAL Car rizozo. Johanna Ander son, Pastor 207 Parkway, Agua Fria, Ruidoso Downs, 257-1569 Rev. Ryan Arnold; 1211 Hull at Gavilan Canyon the lighthouse christian Fellowship NAZARENE 378-4161. Pastor Bill Kasper 575-437-0237; Men’s bible Study, band of brothers A E ELECTRIC Road, 258-4250 church angus church of the Nazarene 1st Elder Manuel Maya 575-937 4487 Call 937-0071 for times and location SIERRA CLEANERS Full Service Electrical Contractor carrizo christian Fellowship 1035 Mechem Dr. 258-2539 Angus, 12 miles north of Ruidoso on Hwy. 48, UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP the 1st iglesia apos tollca de la Fe en Corner of Center 575-257-4546 Leonard Kanese wah Ill, Pastor. 56 White Mt. FULL GOSPEL 336-8032. Rick Hutchison, Pastor Sacramento Mountains unitarian cristo Jesus & Texas Street 24 Hour Service Dr., 3 mi. W of Inn of the Mountain Gods Full Gospel business Men’s Fellowship QUAKER universalist Fellowship Located at: 613 Sudderth Dr. Suite D, Ruidoso. 575-257-2725 Residential • Commercial Mescalero. 464-4656 int’l quaker Worship Group Call 336-2170 or 354-0602 for location (575) 937-7957 · (575) 973-5413 Open: Monday - Friday, Bonded & Insured NM License #91583 This church feature is sponsored by these civic-minded businesses and individuals. 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

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s Ray’s Automotive BRONCO SUE ’ 233 East Hwy. 70 MIDTOWN 575-378-4916 • 575-378-1016 CUSTOM HATS Carpets & Window Fashion Gallery ellerman 2206 Sudderth Drive From Your First To Your Finest! EMPORIUM COMPLETE AUTO & 888-336-7711 K 575-630-1912 1019 Mechem Dr. • Ruidoso 2415 Sudderth · Ruidoso TRUCK SERVICE 931 State Hwy 48 • Alto • 575-336-7711 575.258.4440 IMPORTS & DOMESTIC www.broncosue.com www.altorealestate.com 575.257.6460 November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 19 Lady eagles sweep Valley Christian By Karen Boehler closed the gap with four serves – three servers later, Gomez ended the game For the Ruidoso Free Press aces – and Stephanie Gaines tied the and match with fi ve serves. ondo fi nished its regular season game at 11-all on three serves. Hondo coach Justine Ortiz was unbeaten in District 3B play But Hondo came back to take a lead happy to get the win, praising the Lions HOct. 28 with a sweep of Valley they wouldn’t relinquish. while noting her team could also have Christian, setting up a district tourna- Game 2 started much the same, as played better. ment fi nal at home this Thursday. the Eagles went up 5-0 – Stephanie Go- “(Valley) kept up with us,” she said. The Eagles beat Valley 25-19, 25- mez served four – but Valley closed the “I was glad for the challenge. I think my 22, 25-13, two days after they swept gap and stayed within one until Gaines team could have played a little bit more Corona. went on a streak, tallying fi ves serves, upbeat. We were a little lazy out there but While Games 1 and 2 were close, two aces, to give VCA at 11-9 lead. we pulled it off and that’s what counts.” with Valley coming from behind to tie in The Lions held that lead until late, Hondo hosts the district tournament both matches, VCA coach Lindsey Har- when Chanci Lopez served an ace that fi nal this Thursday at 6 p.m. A win there rell wasn’t happy with the overall effort. tied it at 17-17, then added three more would guarantee the Lady Eagles a spot “Honestly, I don’t feel like we to put Hondo up 20-17. As in Game 1, in the state tournament. played to our potential any of the three VCA didn’t let Hondo win easily, taking “Everyone is very happy for us,” games,” she said. “We didn’t. We’ve the ball back before the fi nal point but Ortiz said. “We want to control this and played better than that and I think it’s unable to close it out. really let it go at the state tournament.” just frustration with our seniors and just And Game 3 was close, with Valley Photo by Rodney Austin lack of communication and inexperi- tying the game three times and leading Valley Christian’s Natalie Vander- ence with the younger girls.” 10-8, until Valerie Lerma went on a run, Meulen (2) rises high for a spike as The Eagles (11-9, 8-0 district) went hitting eight straight before a service er- Hondo’s Felicia Chavez (7) prepares up 8-2 in Game 1 but Chloe Ormseth ror fi nally ended her string. But three to block oct. 28 at Roswell. LOCAL esources WELDING SERVICES RPICTURE FRAMING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION LINCOLN COUNTY TRANSIT

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Decorative Items for your Home – ~ Rentals ~ Throw Pillows, Bedspreads, Comforters, On-time Delivery Flooring: Granite Countertop, $ Pet Odor Removal Bedskirts, Furniture Slipcovers, Leather Anywhere, Anytime! Carpet, Tile, Wood, starting at: 49 sq. ft. Sewing, and Heirloom Sewing FREE Hour, FREE Piñatas! Call for details! Vinyl, Bamboo, Cork Dal Tile, 7 colors Carpet Repairs & Restretching FREE Delivery for Ruidoso Area! $ Machine Embroidery, Custom-Made Clothes GlenstarGranite.com to choose from: 1.35 sq. ft. Water Damage Repair Over 40 years experience in sewing 575.808.0027 273 State Highway 220 (Airport Road) [email protected] PARTY SERVICES • Piñatas for all occasions 575.336.1911 Brinca Brincas Glenn Brown, Owner: 575.937.0391 • Steve Lambert, 575.937.9234 575-336-2052 575-336-1437 Giant Balloons • 7 Days A Week • Tables & Chairs BUS SERVICE • SHIPPING Ruidoso Bus station To Place Your ad Here, 138 Service Road • Ruidoso, NM 575-257-2660 Greyhound Bus call UPS (Authorized Dealer) Western Union 575-258-9922 (Authorized Dealer) Bill Pay: Verizon, PNM, Alltel, Zia Gas Money Orders 69¢ We WanT Your business! Faxing • Copies 10¢ 20 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 Classifieds Call 258-9922 or stop by 1086 Mechem (MTD Radio) to place your classified ad. Deadline for Legal Notices and Classified Display is Wed. at 5 pm; Deadline for Classified Liners is Thurs. at 5 pm. 100 Public/Special 100 Public/Special 130 mpom E l y ent 130 mpom E l y ent 130 mpom E l y ent 130 mpom E l y ent monthly, water paid. $750 Notices Notices deposit, 1 year lease. 575- SMALL OFFICE Full-time EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR needed 937-2079 or 575-258-9933 Approximately 450 square Community United Methodist Church Student Outreach Services Specialist - Region feet. Nice quiet location. Up- 220 Junction Road, Ruidoso (behind Cornerstone Bakery & LaGrone Funeral Chapel) IX Education Cooperative is seeking a highly qual- at the New Horizons Developmental Cen- ter, Carrizozo, NM. New Horizons Develop- stairs. $400 a month. ified individual for a full time position with benefits. *CAPITAN* WWF2 mental Center is a long-term 19 bed health BEST 1/2 ACRE VIEW LOT! 354-0365 Every Wednesday - Worship - Food & Fellowship Salary is based on education and experience. 5:00 PM Meal provided by church care facility for developmentally disabled Utilities and Septic 6:00 PM Worship – Informal - Come as you are! Minimum Requirements adults. Director would be responsible for personnel and Completed for 3 bedroom New Commercial Space for programs for the Center, be able to express ideas clearly, Lease 1800 sq. ft. 3 offices, rest- Enjoy the band! Be excited by Pastor Todd’s “format”! 1. Associates Degree required or Bachelors home, landscaped 7:00 PM Youth Group, Bible Studies, Choir and establish effective working relationships with the rooms and one large room. 593 degree preferred Paved road, ready for home. Join us to bring back an old tradition – Wednesday night at church! public, community, state and federal representatives. MH OK! $49,000. Gavilan Canyon 575-937-1236. 2. Five to seven years experience in an educa- Applicant must be able to pass employment physical, 336-1555 or 937-4553 tion and/or business setting with particular drug/alcohol screening, and background check. Salary 290 Self Storage 120 LEGAL NOTICES 120 LEGAL NOTICES, cont. is competitive and commensurate with qualifications emphasis on interacting with individuals or and experience. Benefits include Medical, Sick Time, 260 APARTMENT RENTALS: FORTRESS/CAMELOT TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT the amounts to be realized at said providing customer service preferred COURT Vacation and Retirement Plan. To receive a detailed job FURN / UNFURN Mini Storage sale from the Property, with inter- Several sizes available NOW COUNTY OF LINCOLN 3. Prior experience and proficiency in Black- description/application call Liz at 575-648-2460 or email est calculated to date of sale, are resume to: [email protected]. Applications accepted Call Don: 937-2220 STATE OF NEW MEXICO as follows: board learning management system or El Capitan comparable LMS and student management until position filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. MICHELLE LEIGH SCHMIDT, Principal Amount of Plaintiff’s system preferred Apartments 300 o Want t Buy Judgment:. . . . .$135,371.28 Large 1 & 2 Petitioner, Application Due Date: Until filled 190 Real Estate 235 Homes for Rent: Wae nt d aNtique Interest from May 6, 2010 to date Furn / Unfurn bedroom apartments, Fishing TackleS v. CHARLES MICHAEL SCHMIDT, Start Date: As soon as possible of Sale:. . . . $14.101 per diem All American long or short LURES, REELS, RODS ETC. JR., Application Packet Requirements Realty ALTO HOUSE FURNISHED term lease. Pre 1950. Top Dollar Paid. Costs...... $553.75 Region IX Application (notarized) 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHS $450-$550/ month. 354-0365 Respondent. HOMES FOR RENT 2 living areas, $1,800 a Attorney’s Fees . . . . $2,500.00 Letter of Interest Convenient Village DM 2010-00094 Resume 3 BD/1 BA house month. 575-336-1622 location, School Sys- 460 Livestock & Pets Div. III In addition thereto there will be on Mary. Big yard tem walking distance. Allfa fa accruing interest, and costs of Application Remittance Address $700/$400 dep. NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF SUIT *ALTO* 354-0967 All qualities square bales, large publication of this Notice, and the Region IX Education Cooperative 2- 1 BD apartments 3bd 2ba and small round bales. A-1 or TO: Charles Michael Schmidt, Jr. Special Master’s Fee fixed by the Human Resources $400 & $450 mo. Bills Nice Quiet Area! cow quality; wheat hay also. The Court in the amount of $250.00. 1 er anD 2 b d oom apart- GREETINGS: 237 Service Road paid 2 acres, clean, private, sunny ments for rent. Bills paid Hay Ranch, Roswell, NM 575- 973-2200. The terms of this sale are that the Ruidoso, NM 88345 deck. Level entry, All Appli- 575-258-3111 YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that 2- 2 BD/2 BA apart- purchaser must pay cash at the Fax: 575.257.2141 $ $ ances, RV Parking there has been filed in the District ments 650 and 675 530 rsp T an ortation time the Property is struck off to $ Landscaped $990 + utilities For complete Job Description and Application mo. 400 deposit 270 m Com ercial Real Sell S or coN IGN Court of Lincoln County, State of him, except that the Plaintiff may 336-1555 or 937-4553 go to: http://rec9nm.org/jobs Call Frank at 257- Estate unneeded vehicles running or not New Mexico, a certain cause of bid all or any part of its judgment, action wherein Michelle Leigh 8444 or 808-0833 Cm om ercial building For Cars Trucks Boats R.V.s plus interest without paying cash. For more information call Fred Romero or Ter- for information. *CARRIZOZO* Sale, Owner Finacing, 5000 sq. Hwy 70 location Schmidt is the Petitioner and you 3Bd 2Ba, CLEAN LIKE NEW! are the Respondent, the same be- /s/ esa Barnett @ 575.257.2368 ft., all sizes of rooms, plenty of Call Rich at 575-808-0660 230 Homes for Sale: In Town restrooms, parking and storage. or 575-378-0002 ing Cause No. DM 2010-00094, Jennifer Miller, Special Master Region IX is an equal opportunity employer and does not Fireplace & Pellet Stove, All Division III. The object and pur- discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, Furn / Unfurn Very accessible. 593 Gavilan Can- RICHARD A. HAWTHORNE. P.A. Appliances, Nice 12’x24’ pose of the said suit is to dissolve religion, age, marital status or handicap/disability in em- yon 575-937-1236. 630 l Genera Services 1221 Mechem Drive, Suite 2 G dreat aFFor able Home Workshop, Carport, your marriage to the Petitioner. ployment practices or the provision services. Ruidoso, NM 88345 on Clover with 3 BR 1 BA, fenced Landscaped S&Jx Co Plumbing & Heating 280 ff O ice Space Sale/ Heating and Cooling Systems YOU ARE NOTIFIED that unless (575) 258-3483 yard and 2 decks. $129,900. RV Parking $900 + Utilities Rent you enter your appearance or Call Sandy at All American Realty 336-1555 or 937-4553 Mobile Home Conversions file pleadings herein on or before 145 K WOR WANTED Applications at 257-8444 or 937-4656. Cm om ercial Store Service Works December 1, 2010, the Petitioner from qualified Owner/Broker 2 bedroom 1 bath Front or Office License and Bonded will make application to the Court L aaborer W nts Garage, fireplace Approximately 750 square SERVING LINCOLN COUNTY for a Decree by Default, and De- Any Kind of Work individuals are HISTORIC ADOBE $840+ utilities feet with parking and half OVER 30 YEARS cree by Default will be rendered Lot cleaning, Etc. Reasonable invited for: TERRITORIAL 257-7911 utilities paid. $575 a month. 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FURNISHED 1040 Mechem An AA/EOE Employer 1232 District Court of Lincoln County, We want your business!! 2 King bedrooms, 3 baths, New Mexico this 8th day of Octo- Fireplace, Balcony. $750 ber , 2010. DISTRICT COURT CLERK By: /s/ Deputy TWELFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF LINCOLN STATE OF NEW MEXICO LUBBOCK NATIONAL BANK, a na- tional banking corporation, Plaintiff, vs. R. CAROLE O’BRIEN Defendant. CV 2010-300 Div. III Notice oF Sale oF Real eS- Tate uNDER FORECLOSURE JUDGMENT NOTICE is hereby given that under and by virtue of the Judg- ment and Decree of Foreclosure entered by the District Court of Lincoln County, New Mexico, on October 20, 2010 in civil cause number CV-2010-00300, the under-signed will offer for pub- lic sale to the highest bidder for cash at the front entrance of the Ruidoso Municipal Building at 313 Cree Meadows Drive, Ru- idoso, New Mexico on the 22d day of December, 2010 at 10:30 a.m., all rights of the defendant R. Carole O’Brien to the following described real property located in Lincoln County, New Mexico; Lots 28 and 29, Block 10, RAINMAKERS, UNIT 1, Lin- coln County, New Mexico as shown by the plat thereof filed in the office of the County Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder of Lincoln County on June 2, 1005 in Cabinet I, Slide No. 309; and all rights of the Defendant to that certain Membership In Golf Club At Rainmakers No. 40. (hereinafter referred to as “the Property”). Notice is further given that the court directed foreclosure of the mortgage and security agree- ment on the Property and that November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 21 Sports Sports results Oct. 26 Lady Warriors beat nemesis Portales Volleyball By Todd Fuqua Ruidoso won game three in Hondo d. Corona 3-0 Editor similar fashion, although Portales Oct. 28 ll year long, the Ruidoso Lady War- made it close near the end and bat- tled for control in the fi nal game. Volleyball rior volleyball team was playing in the shadow of Portales. It was in that fi nal game that the Hondo d. Valley Christian A The Lady Rams were highly ranked all Lady Warrior could smell a victory, 3-0 year long, and already had a win over Ruido- and weren’t going to let anything Oct. 29 so, a fi ve-game affair that the Lady Warriors keep them from that win. Football felt they should have won. “Portales is a big team and we Lovington 55, Ruidoso 14 On Saturday, Ruidoso got the win it felt knew how high they are in the state, it deserved with a 19-25, 25-13, 25-23, 25-19 and we knew we had to beat them,” Capitan 42, Carrizozo 0 victory. said Madigan Gonzales. “We had to Six man playoff s, “We came into this game feeling we were bring our A-game today. 1st round going to win,” said Lady Warrior Abriana “We felt we were going to Hondo 92, Valley Christian Herrera. “We got down a little, but in that win this pretty much after we won 74 fourth game, we came together. We wanted to the second game,” she added. “We win a little bit more.” always start slow in the fi rst two Volleyball “They had a lot of confi dence, you could games, but after we won that second Carrizozo d. Quemado, 3-0 see it,” said Ruidoso coach Mandi Padilla. game, we knew this was our day.” Oct. 30 “When they (Portales) would get rally points “This is what we did against Volleyball on us, the girls stepped up. You could tell they them in Portales,” Padilla said. “We Ruidoso d. Portales, 3-0 knew they were going to get it back.” had a run on them in the fourth As with the teams’ previous meeting, the game, but couldn’t fi nish it. We de- Carrizozo d. Reserve, 3-0 Rams and Warriors battled back and forth cided today we were going to fi nish Sports Upcoming throughout. Ruidoso (5-15, 2-2 District 4-3A) it.” had the lead throughout much of game one Kaylee Johnson, the Gonzales Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Nov. 2 before a kill by Macy Mitchell started an 8-2 sisters and Herrera stepped up their Ruidoso’s Abriana Herrera (13) and Madigan Volleyball run that put Portales (12-8, 3-1) ahead. play at the net to get some crucial Gonzales (3) go up for a block against Portales’ blocks and kills, while the back line Macy Mitchell during the Lady Warriors’ 4-game District 4-3A Tournament Both sides traded leads and ties some more before the Lady Rams were able to put of Alaitia Enjady, Jordan Moudy win oct. 30. Lovington at Ruidoso, 7 it away. and Brandi Guevara dug out would- p.m. The Lady Warriors wasted little time tak- be Portales kills to set up the offense. Lady Warriors to Portales on Thursday for the District 7-1A Tournament ing control of the second game with a strong “Every single one of these girls did what district title match. Gateway Christian at kill by Madigan Gonzales for the fi rst point. they were supposed to do,” Padilla said. “This win gives us a lot of momentum, With the victory, Ruidoso secured the and I’ll take the momentum now rather than Capitan, 6 p.m. After Portales was able to tie the game at 2-all, Ruidoso took control on a kill by Syd- second seed in the district tournament and the fi rst of the season,” Padilla said. “They Nov. 4 ney Gonzales and didn’t trail the rest of the will host Lovington tonight at 7 p.m. in the all know their jobs, they’re getting those jobs Volleyball way. fi rst round. A win tonight would send the done and that makes the intensity higher.” District 4-3A champion- ship at Portales, 7 p.m. District 7-1A champion- ship at Hagerman, 6 p.m. Ruidoso falls Ruidoso runners District 3B championship at Hondo, 6 p.m. District 4B championship hard to Wildcats earn district title By Todd Fuqua a heavy favorite, the Warriors at Carrizozo, 6 p.m. By Todd Fuqua for much of the race was also a Editor (3-6, 0-1) opened up with Nov. 5 Editor key to the Warriors’ victory. ovington’s football what looked to be a strong Football he Ruidoso boys cross “We were about a minute team wasted little time defensive stand, taking down country team rode the legs Continued pg. 22 Ruidoso at Portales, 7 p.m. getting on the board Robert Hargrove for a 3-yard of Aaron Shalley and Av- Football Lagainst Ruidoso Friday night, loss and sacking quarterback T ery Carr to a team victory in the Class 1A playoff s taking advantage of a muffed Jacob Jameson eight yards District 3-3A meet Oct. 29 at Ru- Capitan at Escalante, 2 kickoff by the Warriors and behind the line within the fi rst idoso High School. scoring on a 36-yard pass two three plays from scrimmage. p.m. Shalley was the top individu- minutes into the game. The “We showed them a dif- Six man playoff s al runner with a time of 18:03.32, Wildcats continued taking ad- ferent defensive look at fi rst Semifi nals just one second ahead of Carr in vantage of Ruidoso miscues and brought our safety right Hondo at Clovis Christian, second place. Isiah Kayitah added and earned a 55-14 victory. up the gut for that sack,” said a fi fth-place fi nish with a time of 7 p.m. Although Lovington Ruidoso coach Kief Johnson. 18:27.96. Nov. 6 (8-1, 2-0) came into Friday “The kids came out ready to As a team, the Warriors Volleyball night’s game against Ruidoso Continued pg. 23 scored 34 points, easily outdis- Carrizozo/Quemado/ tancing Socorro for the team dis- Reserve winner at Animas, trict title. 3 p.m. “I knew it would be close, and Cross Country would need a good effort from Ruidoso, Carrizozo in Class my runners,” said Ruidoso coach Trevor Rabourn. “Everyone did 3A State Meet at Rio Ran- what they had to do to win.” cho, boys at 11 a.m., girls The victory came a week af- at 1 p.m. ter the Warriors hosted the Ru- idoso Invitational on the exact Coaches, we need your same course. Rabourn admitted Eugene Heathman/Ruidoso Free Press scores! In order to running on its home course was provide complete Ruidoso’s Aaron Shalley comes an advantage for Ruidoso. in for a fi rst-place fi nish in the coverage of southern “I knew if we ran a smart race, Lincoln County teams, we boys run at the District 3-3A are asking coaches, we would win,” Rabourn said. meet oct. 29 at Ruidoso High parents or volunteers to “They ran an intelligent race, and School. Shalley ran the course send results, brief game Todd Fuqua/Ruidoso Free Press Shalley and Carr ran very mature- in 18:03, just one second descriptions or photos to Ruidoso running back Brendan Flack (10) tries to get ly for two sophomores.” ahead of teammate Avery Carr todd@ruidosofreepress. past Lovington defender Jaden Swenson (34) during That the team ran as a pack in second place. com the Warriors’ loss oct. 29 at W.D. Horton Stadium. 22 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010 eagles outlast Valley Christian in playoff s Special to the Free Press points. VCA got the fi rst safety of the While VCA was hurting, Hondo aybe it was because neither season, earning two more points and was healthy, which is what Devine team wanted to see their the ball back. The score was now said was the biggest difference be- season end, but the 6-man 10-4 VCA with just over six minutes tween this game and the last time the M being played in the fi rst quarter. teams played one another. state football playoff game Oct. 29 between Valley Christian and Hondo But on the fi rst play of the game “We were all healthy this time, lasted almost three hours and 40 min- – way before all the scoring started compared to last time – where we utes, with the Eagles outlasting the – Lion Daniel La Volpa was injured, led at halftime,” Devine said. “Hav- Lions for a 92-74 victory. and left the game for good. Mat- ing everyone back this time made the “It was a good game, but a long thew Straley was also injured, and difference.” fi rst quarter,” said Hondo coach although he continued playing, he With the victory, the Eagles (5- Brandon Devine. “It wasn’t high was at half speed, according to coach 4) move on to the semifi nals, where scoring, not many dropped passed, Brent Green. they’ll face Clovis Christian this Fri- it just went very long. Everyone got Those injuries – along with the day at 7 p.m. in Clovis. their money’s worth.” fact Hondo is tough to beat at home, The Clovis Eagles defeated the Within the fi rst three minutes of may have led to the VCA loss. Hondo Eagles 40-0 earlier in the the game, Logan Rader threw a 33- “That was part of it and we lost year, but Devine said that was when yard touchdown pass to Gus Gray, a couple of guys right up front, so we he was still juggling his lineup. then Garrett Messer kicked a success- were down quick,” Green said. “We “We just had a bad game against Photo courtesy Tara Trever ful fi eld goal to make the score 8-0. stayed close, but we didn’t have any them,” Devine said. “I think now Hondo’s Luis Montaño is all alone as he brings Hondo came back with a fi eld subs and the guys were just worn we’re situated with the right people the ball in for the score oct. 29 during the ea- goal on a fourth down – something out, especially after a three and a half in the best positions we can have gles’ six-man playoff win over Valley Christian. rare in the 6-man game – scoring four hour game.” them.” Grizzly runners regard each other as family By Karen Boehler with the shoulder healed, he competed whole team making state is a great feat.” For the Ruidoso Free Press in the district meet in Roswell Friday, For the two girls, it’ll be a sweet end- arrizozo may not have a huge then headed to Capitan to start for the ing to their senior year as runners, while cross country team – there’s only Grizzlies against the Tigers. Austin Howard is determined to recruit Ctwo boys and two girls on the What has all of the runners and their more Carrizozo runners – and possibly whole squad – but those that do choose coach excited is even though there’s talk his mother into coaching – so the to spend their time running long distanc- no team, the four all qualifi ed for state. team can continue in coming years. es say the sport is like a family, whether They’ll head to Rio Rancho Nov. 5 it’s between teammates or other teams. where they’ll get a chance for individual “This is a close team. They support medals and ribbons against runners from District 3-1A/2A results each other and cheer each other on,” said across the state. Girls – 1, Jenna Schartz, 22:40; 9, Mickey Howard, who describes herself “We are very proud of these kids,” Lauren Smith, 29:42 as a proud parent of a Carrizozo Grizzly Mickey Howard said. “They have ac- Boys – 7, Carl Barela, 19:48; 18, cross country runner. complished something wonderful. The Austin Howard, 22:00 “As I watch the kids run, the support you get from other coaches, for your own kids, for the other teammates, the other parents (is amazing),” said coach Hayden Smith. “This is the most amaz- ing sport because even though it’s com- petitive, everybody supports everybody. And that is amazing. So that’s one of the things I really appreciate about cross Photo by Bailey Martinez country.” Austin Howard is one of four Car- rizozo runners for the Grizzly cross Smith isn’t a coach: he’s the father country team this year. of runner Lauren Smith, who, along with teammates Jenna Schartz and Austin Howard, have been running together for day, beating runners from Cloudcroft, three years. He said he inherited the job NMMI, Mesilla Valley and Hagerman. from another parent, and has been learn- “I’m really happy,” Schartz said. “I ing as he goes along. got it last year as well, so I was hoping I And he credits other coaches with got it this year again for my senior year.” October 1 - November 21, 2010 helping both him and the team succeed. Lauren Smith, another senior, fi n- “As I contacted the other coaches, ished ninth, and Austin Howard fi nished even from 5A schools all the way down 18th on the boys side. to 1A schools, the encouragement, the Carl Barela, a newcomer to the support (was great),” Smith said. “They Grizzly squad, fi nished seventh, despite would just say, ‘Here’s what I do Mon- the fact his main sport is football. After day. Here’s what my program is Mon- the sophomore suffered a shoulder inju- day, Tuesday, every day of the week.’ ry and couldn’t play, he decided to run, And they just shared their program with and proved it was a wise decision. me.” “He is excellent at that,” coach Bring in 5 non-perishable food items to the And some of that must have rubbed Smith said. 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For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537). “She’s only been running with us well.” November 2, 2010 Ruidoso Free Press 23 RUIDOSO FALLS from pg. 21 le,” Johnson said. “And Scarafi otti was play, but Lovington is a very good team.” quarterback and middle linebacker for ’Zozo netters cruise to wins Now facing a fourth-and-16 situation us.” By Todd Fuqua tinction as the only Class 1A team in at the Ruidoso 36, the Wildcats air show Ruidoso fi nishes the regular season Editor the southwestern portion of the state, got going on a scoring strike from James- this Friday with a road game at Portales. he Carrizozo Lady Grizzly vol- the New Mexico Activities Associa- on to Adrian Lopez to put Lovington on The Rams are 1-8, but Johnson said that leyball team remained perfect tion as them set up in an odd bi-district the board. record belies the team’s ability. in District 4B play with sweeps schedule with District 4B teams, in- That play set the tone for the rest “They’re gonna be tough,” Johnson T of the game, as Jameson racked up 200 said. “They’re actually a lot like us, and of Quemado and Reserve during the cluding a “championship” on Saturday week, securing the top seed in the dis- at Animas. If Carrizozo defeats either yards passing on just nine completions, it should be a pretty good battle next trict tournament. Reserve or Quemado on Thursday at most to Saul Guevara, who had two week.” “The girls played spectacularly 6 p.m., they’d play at Animas, even catches for 110 yards, includ- well against Quemado, probably the though they’d already be district cham- ing a 65-yarder for a score in Wildcats 55, Warriors 14 best we’ve played all season,” said pions. the second quarter. Score by quarters Lovington led the game at Lovington 20 28 0 7 – 55 Carrizozo coach Pam Allen. “Quema- It’s a device to get Animas some Ruidoso 0 0 0 14 – 14 do came in pretty fi red up, and my kids playing time, and while Allen is fuzzy halftime 48-0 and put in their Scoring Summary rose up to the challenge and did really on the details of the signifi cance of a second string for the rest of First Quarter L – Adrian Lopez 26 pass from Jacob Jameson (kick well.” match against a Class 1A school right the game. Ruidoso’s offense fi nal- blocked), 9:56 Carrizozo (15-5, 4-0 in district) before the state playoffs, she welcomes L – Jameson 43 run (Jameson to Damian Mendoza), 6:30 has won eight of its last 10 matches, its the opportunity for some experience ly came to life in the fourth L – Andy Moreno 2 pass from Jameson (kick fail), 4:38 Second Quarter only two losses in that stretch to Ani- against a quality team. quarter, when Brendan Flack hauled in a 17-yard pass from L – Robert Hargrove 3 run (pass fail), 9:40 mas. “That would be good for us, to face L – Saul Guevara 65 pass from Jameson (Jameson to Har- Because of the Lady Panthers’ dis- a strong team like that,” Allen said. Jesse Scarafi otti with 11:54 grove), 7:12 left in the game. Flack added L – Omar Arroyo 33 pass from Jameson (Erik Garcia kick), a fi ve-yard run for a score at 4:03 7:28, but the Wildcats an- L – Hargrove 5 pass from Jameson (Garcia kick), 0:59 Fourth Quarter swered right back with a 35- R – Brendan Flack 17 pass from Jesse Scarafi otti (Scarafi otti Capitan shuts out county rival yard kickoff return by Damian kick), 11:54 Mendoza. R – Flack 5 run (Scarafi otti kick), 7:28 L – Mendoza 35 kickoff return (Garcia kick), 7:11 Flack fi nished the game —— with 56 yards to lead the War- Lov Rui riors, followed closely by First downs 13 14 Rushes-yards 20-167 33-97 Scarafi otti’s 41. Scarafi otti Passing yards 203 86 also threw for 63 yards on the Att-comp-int 14-10-1 23-8-0 night. Punts-avg. 1-40 2-24 While Ruidoso seemed Fumbles-lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-yards 5-50 2-23 overwhelmed by the Wild- —— cats’ sheer numbers, Johnson Individual statistics said there were a number of Rushing: Lov – Jameson 6-81, Hargrove 6-48, Arroyo 5-17, Jaden Swenson 1-17, Guevara 1-3, Jason Hare 1-1. Rui – young players that gave their Flack 11-56, Scarafi otti 20-41, Matthew Carr 2-5. all. Passing: Lov – Jameson 12-9-0, 200; Hare 2-1-1, 3. Rui ¬¬– “Sophomore Isaac Lo- Scarafi otti 22-7-0, 63; Flack 1-1-0, 23. Receiving: Lov – Guevara 2-110, Lopez 2-34, Arroyo 1-33, pez started both ways for us, Hargrove 2-15, Mendoza 1-6, Moreno 2-5. Rui – Julian Lo- freshman Matthew Carr was pez 4-53, Flack 2-24, Armando Baca 1-6, Daniel Salazar 1-3. fullback and defensive tack-

Photo by Connie Stone Capitan senior Rudy Chavez (83) gets a block from a teammate as he gains yards in the Tigers’ 42-0 victory over Carrizozo oct. 29 at Capi- tan. With the victory, Capitan (3-5, 3-1) fi nishes second in District 7-1A and will face estancia on the road this Saturday at 2 p.m. in the fi rst round of the Class 1A playoff s. Carrizozo ends its season at 3-6, 1-3 in district.

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RUIDOSO BOWLING CENTER Mixed team standings, week 8 of 32 Name Won Lost Avg Hdcp Senior team standings, week 8 of 32 Old Farts & a Kid 21 11 704 120 Name Won Lost Avg Hdcp Living Energies 20 12 566 244 Sponsored by: Serious Not 25 7 595 223 Wild Ride 18½ 13½ 541 268 Twisted Sisters 21 11 631 187 Homies 18½ 13½ 589 224 Century 21 Aspen Real Estate Old Timers 21 11 533 274 Pioneer Bank 17 15 522 285 The Who? 18 14 602 212 Energy 2 Spare 13 19 592 221 Family Vision Center Larry-Larry’s 15 17 652 167 Rhino Rose 12 20 630 187 Misfi t Bowlers 12½ 19½ 591 223 Knight Riders 8 24 530 276 H&R Block Sus Amigos 10½ 21½ 597 217 Ronnie Hemphill CPA Season high scores Season high scores Handicap series – Energy 2 Spare 2628, Pioneer High Country Agency Handicap series – Misfi t Bowlers 2718, Serious Bank 2591, Living Energies 2552. Not 2702, Larry Larry’s 2560. Handicap game – Old Farts & a Kid 944, Homies J Bar J Country Church Handicap game – Twisted Sisters 926, The Who? 904, Wild Ride 900. Johnston Jewelers • McCrackens 902, Old Timers 893. Men handicap series – Joe Terrell 715, Ralph Siebe Men handicap series – Jim Clements 781, Richard 703, Max Cimaron 679. Michelena’s Italian Restaurant Dixon 741, Harry Allwein. Men handicap game – Tom Douglas 289, Kirk Men handicap game – Richard Dixon 299, Jim Howard 279, George Heilman 270. Mortgage Pro • Thriftway Clements 281, Arden Eckersley/Larry Hindes 265. Women handicap series – Diane Willoughby 700, I’d Go Wireless Verizon Authorized Retailer Women handicap series – Rose Bivens 713, Don- Millie Cimaron 687, Linda Howard 636. na Viitanen 697, Linda Clements 687. Women handicap game – Pam Bernard 284, Bri- Special Events Resource Group Women handicap game – Donna Viitanen 264, anna Velasquez 238, Lucy Servies 234. Rose Bivens 258, Lorene Caywood 247. Individual high averages Western Auto • Ed Turner Agency Individual high averages Men – Ralph Siebe 198.5, Tom Douglas 197.72, Men – Tom Douglas 214.95, Bene Nitz 204.19, Dennis Hass 175.33. Women – Pam Bernard Harry Allwein. Women – Donna Viitanen 150.10, 176.17, Lucy Servies 157.38, Linda Howard Lucy Servies 149.79, Pat Townsend 142.92. 140.92. Most improved average Most improved average Men – Jim Clements +15.73, Larry Hindes +12.33, Men – Steve Boeger +8.71, Ralph Siebe +6.5, An- Tom Bivens +9.92. Women – Rose Bivens +11.92, drew Ramirez +6.21. Women – Diane Willoughby Donna Viitanen +8.10, Jan Wlson +5.61. +8.81, Pam Bernard +8.17, Millie Cimaron +3.42. 24 Ruidoso Free Press November 2, 2010

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Extra Clean! ...... 269/mo 5584 06 VW BEETLE TURBO DIESEL $ $ $ Moonroof, Heated Leather, 3rd Row Seat, Dual A/C ...... 599/mo 5634 10 FORD MUSTANG Hard top, 4 .0 V-6, Auto, Leather, Shaker 500 269/mo Leather, Auto, CD ...... $ 16,995 5636 10 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR MR, V8, Auto, Loaded! . . . . . SAVE 10,000 5647 08 DODGE CHARGER AWD RT, DVD, Moonroof, Loaded! . . . . . $309/mo 5615 07 MAZDA MIATA CONVERTIBLE $ $ 5588 09 EXPLORER 4x4 CERTIFIED 5642 08 CHRYSLER 300C Hemi, Heated Leather, Moonroof, Remote Start . . $319/mo Auto, Shifter Paddles, 6CD, Side Airbags ...... was 19,975 NOW 18,855 XLT, 3rd Row Seat, Dual A/C ...... was $29,020 NOW $27,620 5625 10 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CERTIFIED 5594 09 LINCOLN MKX AWD ELITE CERTIFIED LS, Leather, Loaded! ...... $ SUV/CROSSOVERS Moonroof, Navigation, Heated/Cooled Seats . . . . . was $42,145 NOW $38,565 344/mo $ Nav . System, Moonroof, Leather, Low Miles! . . . $ 56061 04 JEEP WRANGER 4x4 Sport, Auto, A/C, Only 39k Miles! . . . . 229/mo 5639 08 LINCOLN MKZ 359/mo $ 5631 10 LINCOLN TOWN CAR CERTIFIED 5646 07 JEEP LIBERTY 4x4 Auto, A/C, Full Power, Only 17k Miles! . . . 239/mo TRUCKS $ 9J0255 07 F150 4x4 CREW CAB Limited, Loaded, Save $10,000! ...... 439/mo 5619 09 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 CERTIFIED $ $ Lariat, Heated Leather, Chrome Step Bars, 6 CD, Satellite ...... 364/mo 5637 10 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Signature Limited, Only 7,223 Miles! . . . $449/mo XLT, 3 .0 V6, PW, PL, Cruise, Tilt, CD, Satellite ...... 269/mo $ 8J0712 07 F350 CREW CAB DIESEL 4x4 CERTIFIED 5643 09 LINCOLN MKS AWD CERTIFIED 5632 09 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 XLT, AdvanceTrac, Full Power ...... 276/mo FX4, Lariat, Tow Command, Grill Guard ...... $456/mo Nav, Moonroof, Heated/Cooled Seats ...... $ 5622 09 FORD ESCAPE 4x4 CERTIFIED 449/mo $ 5641 10 FORD F250 CREW CAB DIESEL 4x4 5J4301 04 SATURN ION XLT, Safety Canopy, Roll Stability Control ...... 276/mo FX4, Lariat, Navigation, Loaded! ...... $599/mo $ $ Leather, Moonroof, Traction Control, Spoiler, 6 CD, A/C ...... 7,995 5630 08 MERCURY MARINER AWD Navigation, Moonroof, 6 CD . . . 295/mo 55801 04 CHEVY COLORADO 4 Door, ABS, A/C, CD, Side Airbags ...... $7,995 55391 05 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS CERTIFIED 9K0112 07 FORD EDGE AWD CERTIFIED 8J0901 07 FORD F250 4x4 CREW CAB DIESEL LS Pkg, Leather, Alloys, Low Miles! ...... was $15,270 NOW $10,727 SEL Plus, Heated Leather, Vista Roof ...... $299/mo Lariat, Grill Guard, FX4 ...... Below Wholesale! $25,995 378-4400 • 107 Hwy. 70 • On the border of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs • www.ruidosoford.com 378-1100 • 124 Hwy. 70 • At the Y • www.ruidosoford.com Price on new includes dealer discount and FMC rebates. Price payments not Ruidoso FoRd–LincoLn–MeRcuRy compatible on other sales. Photo’s may not be actual vehicle. All price payments plus TT&L. Payments at 30% down at 72 months OAC.