The INSIDE: Wild Things Independent Opinion May 22-18, 2020 • Vol. 22, No. 21 50¢ La Madera fire station to stay open By Tamara Bicknell-Lombardi the meeting. would be voted on May 21. That memo informed volunteers and Leota Harriman A public outcry from the La Madera Masterson initiated the process in that “the roles you provide will area led to the shift in course, as it was February, but said that due to the coro- change,” but offered few specifics. The Sandoval County Commission Sandoval County's Fire Chief who navirus, it took a back burner until a Masterson said in an interview with voted today to remove an agenda item sought the change. few weeks ago. The Independent that he approached that would have turned over the La At a virtual meeting held May 20, “I would have really liked to see Bernalillo County Fire Chief Greg Perez Madera fire station to Bernalillo volunteer firefighters and members of them just sit down and talk and explain in February about creating the agree- County if approved. That means that the public expressed their anger and what's going on, rather than just voting ment because he was concerned that La the fire station will remain open and frustration that they had been left out on it,” said a volunteer firefighter in the Madera didn't have the best emergency staffed by volunteers. of the process, only finding out that La Madera station, who asked to services that the area could offer. Describing it as “anticlimactic,” their volunteer services were no longer remain anonymous. “The first we heard Due to coronavirus, getting the Sandoval county commissioner Jay required through an email May 14 from about this was May 14 via a memo Block spoke to The Independent after Fire Chief Eric Masterson, and that it email sent to all the volunteers.” See LA MADERA, page 19

INSIDE Saluting the CLASS OF 2020 Battle for Edgewood government continues

By Leota Harriman Edgewood residents submitted its peti- missioners would be held in November by the electorate, the governing body tion to the town, which affirmed that the 2021. must hold a special election within the The town of Edgewood is changing petition had enough verified signatures The CORE group is trying to compel dates specified in the last sentence. Use course and plans to hold a special elec- to place it on the ballot at its April 9 meet- the town to hold that election—if the of the word 'shall' makes this mandato- tion in August on whether to switch from ing. measure were to pass—in November ry.” the mayor-council form of government A group calling itself CORE, Citizens 2020. On the same day that Bassett was talk- to a commission-manager form, amid a for an Open Responsible Edgewood, Edgewood voted to adopt an election ing with the Secretary of State's office, flurry of legal actions—including one by gathered those petition signatures. resolution April 9, placing the question May 15, Sherry Abraham and Audrey two members of its own council. Members of the group have taken vari- on the Nov. 3 general election ballot; a tie Jaramillo, two members of the town The Secretary of State sent a letter to ous actions against the town govern- vote was broken by the mayor. That elec- council, petitioned the First Judicial the town of Edgewood after correspon- ment, including a lawsuit against Bassett tion resolution also verified the petition. District Court for a peremptory writ of dence “from representatives of con- and the entire governing body, seeking to In her May 1 letter, Secretary of State mandamus that would compel cerned citizens about a misunderstand- have Bassett removed from office for vio- Maggie Toulouse-Oliver quoted election Edgewood to adopt a new election reso- ing of the procedures that must be fol- lation of the town's nepotism ordinance. law saying that such a special election lution setting a special election in August. lowed” after a petition to change the On May 21, the Secretary of State's “shall be held in June or July in odd- Bassett told The Independent that the town to a commission-manager form of office replied to the town of Edgewood numbered years or July or August in town has been trying to get information government. clarifying its May 1 letter, and saying that even-numbered years in accordance with from the Secretary of State's office, but Edgewood, like all of the surrounding no matter what the outcome of the spe- the provisions of the Local Election Act.” has not had a response, leaving the town towns in the area, is organized as a cial election on the form of government Toulouse-Oliver further referenced mayor-council format. A group of is, that if it passes, that election for com- state statute: “If the change is requested See EDGEWOOD, page 18 2 • May 22-28 2020 THE INDEPENDENT’S JUST FOR FUNZIES PAGE Online at edgewood.news

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By James Taulman

This species is found in a variety of forests from mixed pine and hardwood, to hardwood, to juniper woodlands and riparian cottonwood groves. It is a sum- mer, breeding season resident of New Mexico. The dark head and back contrast with the orange breast and sides and yel- low belly. The heavy conical beak is char- acteristics of finches and is specially adapted to crushing seeds. Monarch butterflies have unpalatable defensive chemicals that repel most birds, but Black-headed grosbeaks are able to consume them. They also eat a variety of other insects as well as seeds and berries. Grosbeaks breed throughout the western mountain and desert states, up in to the northwest and extending down into Mexico. Both parents incubate the 3 to 5 eggs, though only the female attends the nest at night. The young leave the nest after about two weeks but have to be fed by both parents for another two weeks before the young are able to fly. Both the male and female sing, but their songs are different. Black-headed grosbeaks are able to interbreed with Rose-breasted grosbeaks in areas of range overlap in the Great Plains. In the fall grosbeaks migrate to their wintering habitats in Mexico, returning in late spring to their breeding grounds in northern Mexico and the western United States and up into southern British Columbia and Alberta. Photos taken at Oak Flat recreation area, Cibola National Forest, Tijeras, NM and at a feeder near Cedar Grove, NM. Nikon P900 camera.

James Taulman is a semi-retired research wildlife biologist, having worked with the U.S. Forest Service research branch and taught zoology, ecology, and other courses in several uni- versity positions. He is currently living in the East Mountains, and explores natural areas observing native wildlife and con- ducting independent research projects.

BERNADETTE SANCHEZ FOR BERNALILLO COUNTY TREASURER • Served on Senate Finance Committee Balancing the Six Billion Annual State Budget • Served as State Senator 2001-2012: Chair of Economic Development and Vice Chair of Corporation Committees • BA and MA Degrees from UNM • School Counselor at West Mesa, Rio Grande, DEMOCRATDEMOCRAT and Albuquerque HS BERNADETTE • Trusted and proven leadership SANCHEZ Paid for by the Committee to Elect Bernadette Sanchez BERNALILLO COUNTY for Treasurer, Vivian Weidner, Treasurer TTREASURERREASURER 4 • May 22-28 2020 INDEPENDENT SPORTS Online at edgewood.news Saluting the Class of 2020’s student-athletes

By Ger Demarest games. Some unremarkable seasons be unexpectedly canceled. showed up for practice when they had a ended on a high note, while promising There’s always next year for under- paper due, hit the weight room when The 2019-20 high school sports year seasons fizzled out at the end. And classmen. But for the senior student-ath- they had a ton of homework, played had its share of memorable ups and for- every student-athlete who was looking letes, this year was their final go-round, their hearts out, kept their chins up when gettable downs. forward to playing a spring sport had their last hurrah, the swan song of their they were getting their butts kicked, and A few schools made it to the state their heart broken when the coron- high school sports careers. thought of their teammates as nothing playoffs, others struggled to win a few avirus pandemic caused the season to So for every senior athlete who less than family, we salute you. Moriarty Boys East Mountain Girls

Tyler Ortiz, basketball and football Marissa Case, cross country, track Bobby Schmutz, basketball and football Scout Gunter, soccer Julian Encinias, basketball, football, baseball Kimberly Stephenson, soccer Reyes Chavez, basketball Azalea Hughes, soccer Michael Pisz, basketball and baseball Emma Rocco, soccer Jude Ipiotis, basketball Jasmine Pellerin, soccer Tristan Hoy, baseball Ashlyn Simkins, volleyball, basketball, softball Troy Batie, baseball Aletha Steen, basketball, softball Pavel Arguello, soccer, football Brooke Bishop, softball Frank McCleave, soccer Nina Zahnle, softball Jordan Horoschak, soccer Scarlett Gonzalez, softball Luke Lionbarger, soccer Meryl Armstrong, track Colton Zeisloft, wrestling Katie Tetreault, volleyball Madison Kelsh, volleyball

Moriarty Girls Domniarre “Mimi” Notah, cross country, wrestling Estancia Boys Araceli Kamplain, soccer, wrestling Andrew Lujan, football, basketball, baseball Esperanza Wells, soccer Garrett Noblitt, football, basketball, baseball Kailei Edwards, volleyball, basketball Luke Pope, football Tristen Sauter, volleyball, basketball Heze Ortiz, football, baseball Kassie Coey, volleyball Nazareth Astorga, basketball, track Bella Neish, volleyball Lars Pottle, cross country, track Kaitlyn Williams, softball Aneleya Guillen, softball Joeyelle Guajardo, softball Estancia Girls Estrella Garcia softball, cheer Aliyah Padilla, volleyball, basketball, track Reagan Walker, volleyball, track Priscilla Padilla, volleyball, basketball, softball, track East Mountain Boys Will Merkey, baseball, basketball Dominik Chavez, baseball, basketball Tommy Morgan, baseball, basketball Mountainair Boys Tim Fuchs, basketball, track Francisco Zamora, football, track Bryce Wrye, basketball Dylan Justus, cross country, wrestling (Manzano) Joseph Bertrand, cross country Manzano (East Mountains) Zane Randall, soccer Austin Erickson, football, basketball, Tyler Batie, soccer Abby Clarke, soccer, cross country Online at edgewood.news INDEPENDENT SPORTS May 22-28, 2020 • 5 Virtual workouts helping student-athletes stay sharp while staying home By Ger Demarest Burnett says to the group. Some playful banter ensues as Boyer It’s a little before 8 a.m. on a Monday wraps up his first set. “How many and Estancia High School’s early work- Ja’Brae?” Burnett asks. out session is winding down. A handful “I think I got 19,” Boyer says. of student-athletes who started at 6:45 “No, 18,” assistant coach Daniel Pierce a.m. have one final set to get through. says. Stewart Burnett, the school’s athletic “I lost count after 15,” Boyer admits director and head football coach, is run- with a grin. ning the workout. He sets his timer and The workout continues for an hour. says, “All right you guys, let’s finish Some of the kids are in their bedrooms. strong. Ready? Go!” Others are in their living rooms. They set On Burnett’s command the group up their phone cameras so Burnett and shreds their last few reps of push-ups. his assistants can watch them. “Go Levi, GOOD!” Burnett says to Everything is seen, even an occasional Levi Burelsmith, who plays on the foot- family member or pet that might walk ball team. into the picture. “Good job, Jacob,” Burnett says to When the New Mexico Activities Jake Zamora, who plays football and Association canceled spring interscholas- baseball. tic sports, schools had to stop all organ- The student-athletes complete their ized practices and workouts. But the set and call out the number of push-ups NMAA told coaches and athletic direc- they totaled. Burnett writes the numbers tors they were free to hold virtual work- down on his stat sheet. outs with kids participating from home. The kids are in their own homes, Like many schools, Estancia got on nowhere near each other, working up a board immediately. sweat doing something that none of “It took us a week or so to figure out them did before two months ago: a virtu- what we wanted to do,” Burnett said. al workout—one of the new-normal “But this is now our ninth week, our 33rd activities that has sprung up since the individual day of Zoom workouts.” coronavirus pandemic changed every- Burnett conducts three workouts a one’s lives. day, two separate morning sessions and Using Zoom—a web-based video con- one in the early evening. Each day has a ferencing service—Burnett, a couple of different focus—one day is all push-ups, his assistant coaches and multiple stu- the next day might be squats. dent-athletes have been getting together Burnett said the turnout has been virtually four days a week since March good—he typically gets four to six kids in 23. each individual session. He said the When Burnett’s early group signs out, largest turnout for a single workout was he starts another session at 8:15 a.m. nine. A handful of kids, including Kody “We haven’t done less than 11 or 12 some amount of improvement. Burnett also said the virtual workouts Larson and Ja’Brae Boyer, sign in. They kids in a day and we’ve done as much as “The numbers certainly suggest they have given him and his staff some inter- do a minute of jump rope to get warmed 17 in a day,” Burnett said, adding, “We’ve have,” he said, noting “a couple of shin- action with the student-athletes that they up, and then the second workout gets got seven or eight kids that haven’t ing examples” in Marino Rivera-Noblitt would not have had given the stay-at- underway. missed a single day.” and William Ward. home situation—and they have helped “All right, let’s roll,” Burnett says to Zamora said the virtual workouts Burnett said Rivera-Noblitt had 406 maintain camaraderie with the kids. them. “Come on, give me reps, the clock were a little different to get used to at total reps during his first workout, and “I feel very good about what we’ve is running, make sure that chest gets to first, but he thinks they have been bene- Ward had 321. This past week Rivera- done, we’ve made tremendous use of this the floor.” ficial. “I feel like I’m getting a lot out of Noblitt was up to 861 and Ward tallied time,” Burnett said. “Given the circum- “Kody, twenty-five,” Larson says after it,” he said. 722. stances, we’ve done as good as anybody finishing his first round of push-ups. Burnett, who tracks everyone’s “They’ve both doubled their total out- in the country at maintaining some sort “Kody’s feeling it this morning,” progress, said all the kids have shown put since the beginning,” Burnett said. of workout regimen for our kids.”

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When lady firefighters save the day, hooray! That is most of the alphabet. She moved so the only way volunteers knew there around me and over the edge, I just men- to the mountains in 1974 with no tele- was a fire was to be outside and hear the tally scolded myself for being the Chief phone. She was glad when she got an 8- sirens. Then they raced to the station and and not acting as a leader. I finally gritted party line service. She was driving followed the trail of water, from their my teeth, stepped over the edge, and felt around looking for a lost dog when she leaky truck, on the highway. Eventually, the greatest rush of adrenaline you could came upon a few of the area residents. they got new equipment and better com- imagine. I did it. That one thing taught One gentleman offered her the invitation munication devices. Finally, after many me that I could do more than I thought I to come to a meeting of the volunteer years of service the volunteers were could achieve. Much of it was diving for- firefighters for their community. Janna retired and the county paid fire and res- ward in actual life situations.” Janna By Jo White asked, “You let women join, too?” She did cue personnel. went on to tell about a car stuck in a find the dog and became a pioneer Janna quit in 1983; however she used snowbank in the middle of the night. The Just when we think it is safe to go into woman fast. the firefighting lessons in the classroom. problem was not the snow, the problem the wood, we go from one crisis to anoth- According to Janna the definition of As a history lesson, she told stories of was the baby coming who did not care er: that’s life. Maybe we are safe or maybe a Volunteer Firefighter is one who gives how tax money paid for equipment that when or where. They got the mother out not. The weatherman announces, “Fire of his or her time—with no pay—and gave protection to us all. When she and baby girl, too. Season in New Mexico.” For this, too, goes through extensive training. taught Science, Janna used the fire trian- According to New Mexico Magazine, some wear masks. Fire is big and hot and Training for this included driving fire gle of fuel, heat, and oxygen. She told Tijeras and South 14 were lucky to have scary. Many summers ago, we had a equipment, learning the jargon, suiting them the tale of when she and her broth- these volunteers. The Volunteer Lady pigeon light on two wires next door to us. up with protective gear, handling hoses er tried to kill one another. Both added Fire Chiefs of Tijeras were Mary It was big trouble for him, as he explod- and carrying their own water. There fuel without the other knowing. Someone Chambers, Chief of Bernalillo County ed, and the dry grass caught fire and were no hydrants in the East put in extra wood on top of a smoldering Fire District 10. Next, Eloisa Garcia was burned fast. As I was driving by and saw Mountains. Janna learned well that fire fire. The air duct was almost shut. The Chief at the Village of Tijeras, Fire the fire, I got out of my car to call 911. As burns the same for the volunteer fire- fire should have burned slowly all night. Department. And Janna Ashby was Chief I did, a pine tree also exploded—with the fighters as it does with paid personnel. But when Janna opened the door, it gave of Bernalillo County Fire Distict 11 on sound of a mortar shell burst. I screamed In cities, towns or mountainsides, peo- a full rush of air. It exploded a with a 6- South 14. It covered many miles, all the on the cell phone to the dispatcher, “It ple suffer the same traumatic loss of foot tower of flame. Good thing Janna way past Chilili. blew up!” It burned a half an acre before homes, livestock, and pets. was to the side of it. To quote her, Janna said, “We all, women and men, the volunteers got it out. The key word As time passed the volunteers were “Scary!” Brothers are like that. got involved with the fire department to here is volunteer. given 81 hours of EMT training at I asked about funny things that hap- fill a need to help one another. During the I have a friend, Janna Ashby, who I Kirtland AFB, standards set by the U.S. pened. Janna responded with, “The time day sometimes most people were away at taught with at Cleveland Middle School Dept of Transportation. The money for we learned rappelling and we needed to work and usually there were only women for 14 years. She is a remarkable person this training came from Bernalillo do it more than once when we had to deal around to help our lone, paid firefighter.” in her own right, with an education that Coounty; the only paid employee was with a car over a cliff. I stood at the edge Volunteers back then and now. First would stun even Bill Gates nerds. Janna Ernest Gutierrez. He was there for eight and looked down. Everything told me not responders, you gotta love ‘em. Roaring has a B.A. in Elementary Education, hours a day, five days a week. In 1974, to step over the edge to my certain death. Mouse, clearing brush from around the MBA, ED. SP in Administration. Whew! they had no communication equipment, I just froze. As person after person went house. Out. Online at edgewood.news OPINION FORUM May 22-28, 2020 • 7 The joy of reading political ads By Darrell M. Allen Garcia Holmes, Brett Kokinadis, and any of her opponents. Her’s are an is actually a secret agent who seeks to Jared Vander Dussen) are literally effective set of ads because they attempt undermine the President. “You clapped I have been watching a lot of television mailing it in via yard signs and mailers to persuade you to vote for her. Her ads at an event in San Diego where people lately, and I suspect I am not alone in this only. Perhaps no major donors believe say she is qualified for the job of a were mean to the President!” “You’re a vice during the Covid-19 pandemic. But I Ms. Haaland can beaten in the general United States Congressional ditzy Valley-girl who was mean to the like TV; been watching it for a long time. election. Representative because she has a histo- President on Facebook!” These ads are I was young when All in the Family and There are 11 primary candidates for ry of activism and advocacy, and she the intellectual equivalent of calling your The Carol Burnett Show were on the the open seat in CD 3. Four of them are wants to use her voice to press the opponent a poopyhead. I hear nothing schedule, but I still remember laughing running ads, and all of them are needs and concerns of CD 3. that inspires a path forward. out loud at Archie’s antics and Tim Democrats. First, I want to commend Valerie Plame? Again, nothing nega- The ads run by Chris Mathys stay out Conway baiting Harvey Korman. Marco Serna’s ad. He brings not even a tive and no attacks on her opponents. of the Chase-Herrell catfight. He too A weird side effect of watching TV for hint of negativism. He does not attack Her ads are compelling, but in the end declares fealty to the President, and he a long time is having watched, oh, a bazil- any of his opponents. His ad presents they are hollow. I have no doubt she has vows to restore the ability for high school lion TV ads. Yes, TV ads are holes in time him as a young, earnest man who is invit- guts, brains, and ability, but her legiti- students to pray to God in school. News when one turns aside and actually speaks ing you to look at him in a positive light. mate claim to notoriety is based on yes- flash; high school students already have with the other folks in the room who are He asks you to look at his website to read terday’s partisan wars. That she was the ability to pray to God in school. Folks watching the same TV. But TV ads are his position papers on numerous issues. screwed over by Dick Cheney and of my ilk just want high schoolers to have instructive and meaningful in their own He wants you to vote for him because he Scooter Libby is not, in and of itself, the ability to opt-in or opt-out of prayers right; many smart and savvy business believes his ideas are better, and they will enough of a reason to give her the job. to God, maybe because they may not folk spend lots of dollars crafting ads for benefit the constituents of CD 3. Like Mr. Blair, she needs a second act believe in the God of the Bible. That the specific purpose of affecting and However, gambling that many folks will describing what she will do in the job as describes me, though I am a hard-ass influencing we the viewers. Analyzing TV actually go to his website and read his opposed to why she deserves it. adherent to the golden rule that thou ads is worth the effort. position papers seems like trying to draw Now compare these ad campaigns to should do unto others as they would do For New Mexico candidates seeking an inside straight in a hand of five card those of the three candidates for CD 2 in unto you. federal office, TV ads are really the only draw poker. southern New Mexico to run against Rep. My partisan biases are apparent. Got way we get to know them, especially this John Blair’s ad also has not a hint of Xochitl Torres-Small. it. Please comment freely and I will listen. year. And candidate ads for the 2020 pri- negativism. He does not attack any of his The ads run by Yvette Herrell and And please know that based on the tone mary definitely have a different flavor opponents. One obvious subtext of his ad Claire Chase are identical. Both kicked of the messages in the ad campaigns I from district to district. is that he is a gay man, and as presented off their ad campaigns with familiar have described in this column, I am more None of the primary candidates for in his ad this subtext has the effect of de- meet-the-candidate pieces, and in both attuned to the non-negative. Congressional District 1—the emphasizing, and normalizing his gay- they declared their undying support of Albuquerque Metro area—are running ness. Cool. But what more? Mr. Blair’s ad the President. But their current run of Darrell M. Allen is an employment ads as of this writing. The Democratic campaign needs a second act. ads are, well, uninspiring. Both take as and criminal defense attorney. He lives candidate, Deb Haaland, is running Following this pattern, none of their premise that undying support of the with two nice Republican ladies north of unopposed; she does not need to. The Teresa Leger Fernandez’s ads have a President is required, absolutely. But I-40, where they run two head each of Republican candidates (Michelle hint of negativism. She does not attack both full-throatedly holler that the other dog and cat. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, cont. on next page

Keep volunteer La Madera Volunteer Fire Department is a volunteer department. If you proceed with this and vote on passage tonight, It stands proud of many volunteer fire organizations in you are depriving us of the rapid response that we are fire station open that these men and women of LMVFD have achieved now so dependent on. The LMVFD responded within 5 excellent levels of training. So much so that our fire minutes to my chimney fire, with several firemen Sandoval County Commissioners, State Fire insurance rating is a 5, the exact same rating as responding in their own vehicles. Then, within 15 min- Marshal, I am writing to request that Sandoval County Bernalillo County’s fully paid “professional" fire depart- utes, I had around 15 vehicles in my driveway. With the put any vote on the proposal by Fire Chief Masterson in ment. In fact, the residents of San Pedro Creek are so nearest BernCo fire station on Frost Road being 9 miles abeyance or just vote "NO." The community has had NO proud of our firefighters that we have created the away, there is absolutely no way they can respond so opportunity to visit over this proposal with any elected Telecote auxiliary to help fund their equipment, raise expeditiously. My home could have been fully involved officials in Sandoval County. In fact, we only heard money for a large water storage tank, and much more. in fire by the time the BernCo Fire Department would about it indirectly through the internet service called The LMVFD has become a focus point for our commu- have even arrived. A heart attack victim could have Next Door exactly one week ago today. Interestingly, we nity, and we annually gather there for a fund raiser and expired. A victim of a serious wound could have bled out found out yesterday that discussions on this proposal entertainment. We vote there, We have meetings there and died. Is this the kind of decision and result you real- with the Bernalillo County Fire Chief have been going for our SPCE Board of Directors. Annually the fire crew ly want to make tonight? Do you think we in the far East on since February. It violates the Principle of Minimum rents a tree and brush shredder and removes fire Mountain corner of Sandoval County will take this light- Astonishment that Chief Masterson did not at a mini- growth from our roads. You may say that none of this ly? One single litigation over this decision could eradi- mum disclose his intent to our community after he will change, but you are dead wrong—we know that the cate any potential monetary gains from dismantling the openly promised that the LMVFD would not be closed a facility will slowly degrade and we will have lost the crit- LMVFD. few months ago. It is beyond imagination that such a ical services provided by the LMVFD and heart of our Based on all your previous actions, we know that you proposal would be floated without any community community. And we will unquestionably be less safe are not deeply concerned about our small corner at the involvement! than we were last week before our fire volunteers were far reaches of Sandoval County. But we pay our taxes, While there are budget concerns, the La Madera abruptly fired without cause. and we are deeply offended by this proposal. We have

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We will solicit a response to letters attacking a person or institution whenever possible. Submissions welcome. Mail subscription $33 a year; or electronically by email pdf for $12 a year. 8 • May 22-28 2020 OPINION FORUM Online at edgewood.news LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, cont. from previous page had very poor prior relations with Sandoval County, but On capital outlay 2016 and 2017-2020, we find that as a region we that is a response to your actions, not something we are advocating more effectively, garnering more have sought. Instead, we desire your careful and appro- and Torrance County funding, and providing access to communities that priate considerations, especially in this time of terrible have never requested funds. Advocating more financial uncertainty. Our 18 unpaid volunteers are As mentioned previously, as county commis- effectively means partnering with the elected offi- about as fiscally responsible as it is possible to get, espe- sioner representing Torrance County’s District 3, I cials and governing bodies of communities and cially for the level of excellence we expect of our fire and am taking the opportunity to briefly inform the actively advocating in the common interest. If we health safety. public regarding various issues that are of impor- consider the two highest producing years of each So, please either defer any vote on this proposal this tance and interest. Before addressing the second increments, we find that the average increase is evening or vote NO and ask Chief Masterson to reinstate part of the economic development theme that I nearly 60% from an average yearly production of the LMVFD crew and properly vet his proposal with described prior, I would like to make a brief inter- $1.6 million during 2013-2016 to an average $2.7 those of us in the East Mountains. Chief Masterson, lude and elaborate upon trends in state capital out- million in 2017-2020. If we consider gross cumula- even prior to your decision on his proposal, has already lay disbursement as I feel it will be informative to tive production, factoring in the abysmal years of fired the 18 volunteers. our subsequent treatment of economic develop- 2017-2018, we still see an increase in production of Thank you for your considerations and your service. ment. 15%. The latter trend assures us that we are bring- Dave Thompson, In New Mexico, capital outlay is state money ing in more money and the former trend points to Sandia Park authorized by the legislature for generally nonre- more effective advocacy as a blossoming regional curring needs to build, improve, or equip physical coalition. Furthermore, if we look at the number of property that will be used by the public and are public entities participating in the highest produc- In appreciation of government or publicly owned. Much of the state’s ing year each four-year increment, we find that a catty column capital outlay is funded through three primary eight public entities brought in $1.9 million in sources: general obligation bonds, severance tax 2014, whereas twelve public entities brought in bonds, and nonrecurring general fund revenue. $2.7 million in 2020. Projects we have worked to Amounts vary from year to year and although gen- fund with state capital outlay include equipment eral fund monies are the usually the most unpre- for our existing Emergency Services (EMS) Station dictable, the performance of the state’s severance in Willard, road equipment and shop, law enforce- tax permanent fund has proven to be of particular ment equipment, as well as rural domestic water interest as anyone involved in public service can and acequia systems, county fairgrounds, commu- recall from the insolvency crises of 2016-2017 that nity center, SWCD facilities, and senior center resulted in limited capital outlay disbursements in improvements. Of note is that four of the partici- 2016 and none at all in 2017. Notwithstanding, it is pating public entities are entirely new to the state important for rural counties to work with their leg- capital outlay process. islators in leveraging these funds and advocating The deliverable is that when it comes to state for needs in their communities that may not other- capital outlay great strides have been made regard- wise have funding sources. Typical county projects ing increased coordination, levels of funding, and generally involve emergency services, water infra- stakeholder participation in the County. I believe structure, road infrastructure, senior centers, and in the adage that “coming together is a beginning, building repairs and improvements. The individual staying together is progress, and working together amounts of typical projects average from about is success.” I believe that as a region we are off to a A belated thank you for Merritt Hamilton Allen, $150,000 in good years to about $25,000 during great start, but there is much work to be done and whose column last month, “Crisis At The Border” difficult years. During years of crisis such as 2017, I would say that we are currently in the second caught our eye. We enjoyed reading about the saga of no capital outlay may be allocated whatsoever. phase of the adage where we decide as a communi- her two cats, Leonidas “Leo” Butterchin and Ulysses S. From my perspective, it is essential to advocate ty if we wish to stay together. For the most part, we “Sam” Cat. The story of their adventure along with pic- for the collective needs of the region and it is have a dynamic and forward-thinking cadre of tures of the two reminded us of our “house of cats.” important that all local public entities be able to elected officials throughout District 3 and I believe While I politely listen to friends and neighbors revere apply for project funding. Therefore, the County, that we have come together nicely. I look forward their grandchildren with exaggerated feats of mental municipalities, land grants, and school districts, to strengthening the bond amongst all of the com- acuity and unbelievable physical talent that defy the should be coordinating and helping to make each munities that I represent on the County laws of physics, I have seen, first hand, cats will meet or other successful. Despite the volatility of state cap- Commission and working with our legislators to exceed the level of children in regard to grooming, cre- ital outlay, in the last four years, Torrance County utilize state capital outlay to maximum effect. It is ativity, scholastic ability, physical prowess, coordina- has seen total yearly capital outlay allocations my firm intention that the positive trends we are tion, vocal communication, and much more. This, I increase upwards of $2.7 million in 2020, although experiencing with regards to state capital outlay have seen. this funding is most likely in grave danger as a translate into long-term benefit for the public. Chris Bleich, result of the budgetary effects of COVID-19. If we Javier Sanchez, Edgewood look at trends in two four-year increments, 2013- Torrance County

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By Justin Garcia

With restrictions on large gatherings making graduation ceremonies unten- able, high schools in the East Mountains and Estancia Valley found alternative solutions to celebrate the pageantry of graduation. “[Graduation] is a life event, like get- ting married or having a kid. It’s some- thing that everybody celebrates with you,” Moriarty High School Principal Robert Adams said. “We want to make it as special as possible.” At Moriarty High School, Adams said they've put together a slideshow celebrat- ing graduates. But that’s just a holdover. Like many other area high schools, Adams said Moriarty High School is planning a graduation ceremony this summer. Whether that's the traditional set-up, where a few thousand graduates with their families pack the gym, or something more in line with social distancing, like having groups of graduates pick up their diplomas and leave, is still in question for Moriarty High School, according to Adams. He said it depends on summer guidelines and restrictions from the state. A Public Education Department (PED) memorandum sent May 15 told superintendents and charter school lead- principal Amanda Forkasdi Millea said. Mountainair High School plans on a Mountainair High School’s reverse ers that graduation ceremonies should: East Mountain opted for virtual grad- “reverse parade” graduation on May 22 parade is similar to how Estancia Valley strictly follow current public health uation, with plans for a traditional cere- at 7 p.m. Classical Academy did theirs. orders and guidance issued by the state mony on July 25. The 13 graduating seniors will ascend “I think our graduation drive-by that be limited to students and family Forkasdi Millea said the virtual event stage at Mountainair High School, have we did really boosted [students'] members, who must stay in their vehicles will resemble a traditional ceremony. It their photos taken, stand six feet apart morale,” Tim Beard, dean of students at on school grounds, other public areas, includes a slideshow that features photos from each other while their peers receive Estancia Valley Classical Academy, said. and private parking areas used to facili- of the graduates—one baby picture and diplomas, while family members Beard said the Academy is consider- tate any commemoration one senior picture—along with their sen- sequestered in cars watch, according to ing the drive-by graduation next year too, require that anyone on the premises ior quote. Forkasdi Millea also said the Mountainair Public Schools even if public health restrictions aren’t in who is not a school official must stay school is working on a senior wall where Superintendent Dawn Apodaca. place. He said they too planned a tradi- inside a vehicle. student’s parents and friends can post “Then the staff can come through and tional graduation on July 9. The memorandum also told adminis- their pictures and messages about their give them congratulatory honks and “They're special,” Forkasdi Millea said trators to wear masks and disinfect graduates. waves and yells, no one gets out of their of East Mountian High School’s Class of shared equipment like microphones. It While the area's bigger schools are car,” Apodaca said. 2020. “They’re special in a variety of dif- also recommended hosting virtual grad- looking to combine virtual and in-person Apodaca said the district has already ferent ways for being so resilient for uations. events, Mountainair High School, with recorded speeches by herself, the princi- adapting to change, for being positive for “After PED announced their guidelines 13 graduates this year, and Estancia pal and others for Friday’s ceremony. coming together as a community. The for graduation we adjusted our plans,” Valley Classical Academy, with 14 gradu- She said they plan to post speeches on class of 2020 is an incredible bunch of East Mountain High School assistant ates, have smaller affairs in mind. YouTube to memorialize the occasion. students.”

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Construction on the $385 million La Joya Wind Farm in Torrance County is well underway. Avangrid Renewables announced last week that construction for the 35,000- acre wind farm began in February and is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. State Land Commissioner Stephanie Garcia-Richard approved a lease on 7,000 acres of state land for part of the project last fall. The Oregon-based renewable energy firm has hired 148 temporary workers so far, according to Avangrid's communica- tions manager Morgan Pitts. He added that the site expects to hire more workers when turbine deliveries begin in June. Mark Stacy, Avandrid's director of business development, told The File photo Independent last October they plan to hire between 350 and 400 temporary part of the plan, according to Pitts. Johnson. “Right now, there’s a big push Richards. The finished project will fea- construction workers, with a full-time The project was paid for by an indus- towards renewable energy, this is one ture 111 turbines, generating 306 crew of 10 to 15 workers managing the trial revenue bond (IRB) issued by way we can help that process,” he said. megawatts at full blast, according to the project after construction. Torrance County in October. For this energy IRB, Torrance County state land commissioner's office. “Actual numbers will be determined While the county isn’t shelling out will collect 65 percent of the yearly pay- The neighboring El Cabo Wind Farm, to reduce COVID-related health risks,” cash for the La Joya construction, it is ments, while Estancia School District will also operated by Avangrid, generates 298 Pitts said. “We have changed work plans looking to collect on yearly payments of get the remaining 35 percent. That’s all megawatts. That project cost around to reduce the risks to employees on site. $765,000 to $994,500, depending on new revenue for the county and the $500 million, according to Pitts. This includes social distancing, restric- the wind farm's output, according to the school district, according to Johnson. The La Joya project is part of a power tions on travel and temperature monitor- bond. Over its lifespan, La Joya is expected purchasing agreement with Facebook in ing.” An IRB allows expensive projects like to generate $41 million for state schools, Los Lunas. That means the megawatts The 10 to 15 full-time workers manag- the La Joya to go forward, according to according to New Mexico Land generated at La Joya will power the ing the facility after construction is still a Torrance County Manager Wayne Commissioner Stephanie Garcia- Facebook facility in Valencia County.

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and many friends that loved him. worked at Bella Vista Restaurant, The was born Nov. 23, 1936 in Encino, to Orville is survived by his beloved wife Corner Store and her Bed and the late Carlos and Lucia (Chavez) of 56 years, Doreen A. Watts; their Breakfast in Chama, but enjoyed Armijo. Daisy was also preceded in three children, Shawn Watts, Don retirement since it gave her time to death by her husband, Herminio Watts, and Aimee Watts; brother, Gary visit local businesses and work on Maldonado; brothers, Herman Watts and wife Diane; sister-in-law, adding more First Place ribbons to her Armijo, Richard Armijo and Jerry Peggy Watts; grandchildren, Caitlyn others from: Crisco, Kraft, NM State Armijo; sister, Sally Lueras and Sanchez and Savannah Sanchez and Fair (Chile Quiche) and other events. grandson, Benjiman Vargas. Daisy is many nieces and nephews. A graveside Nancy will be missed by her family, survived by her son, Carlos Ray memorial service will be held May 28 friends and all who knew her. No serv- Maldonado and wife Colleen; at 10:30 a.m. at the Mountainair ices are scheduled at this time per the daughters, Anna Lou Vargas and Cemetery. family's wishes. husband Lawrence and Geraldine Ortiz and sisters, Jane Lovato and Corrine Page; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Masterson’s proposal would have ticipate in the creation of the agree- division chief and told them what was LA MADERA made Bernalillo County responsible for ment and because they were all going to happen. I tried to present the Continued from Page 1 the district, making any emergency call informed a week before the vote facts and reasoning.” coming from the La Madera area auto- through an email. Block said he is a friend of agreement written was put off and matically within its jurisdiction. Perez said that because the Masterson’s and believes he has the picked back up recently and complet- Both fire chiefs said the volunteer Bernalillo County Fire Department community’s best interest at heart, ed without any public input or staff at La Madera don't have the same jobs are paid positions and the county but said, “As a leader you have to informing the volunteer crew, level of training as the Bernalillo “does not have the means or mecha- communicate what you're doing and Masterson said. County Fire Department, which con- nism for volunteers,” adding that there why you're doing it.” He said he got Currently, the La Madera fire district sists entirely of paid personnel. are liability issues for the county. dozens of emails from residents of is under a “gentlemen's agreement” for During a virtual meeting on May 20 “There was definitely a failure in the area. Pyskoty also said she got mutual aid between Bernalillo and coordinated by Bernalillo County leadership on my part,” Masterson many emails from residents of the Sandoval counties, Perez said. Commissioner Charlene Pyskoty, vol- said. “I could have done community area as well. Perez explained that there are multi- unteer firefighters from the La Madera outreach. I should have done a meeting Block said he expects to see some ple ways the county can respond to station and local residents expressed [with the volunteer firefighters]. I don't formalization of the agreement emergencies and fire, which can anger and frustration at the way know why I chose not to do that.” between the two counties, but added include phone calls from one station to Masterson handled the situation. He added, “I did drive up there last that he does not expect the proposal for another. Masterson said that adds five More than one person voiced frus- week and had an in person conversa- Bernalillo County to take the La or six minutes to the response time. tration over not being allowed to par- tion with the battalion chief and the Madera station over “any time soon.”

been set yet, Bassett said. Aug. 24, then—if the change were elected.” EDGEWOOD The May 21 letter to the town approved by voters—to hold elections for About half of the municipalities in Continued from Page 1 acknowledges that the Secretary of five commissioners on Nov. 3, ousting New Mexico opting in to the Local with legal advice from its attorneys about State's office failed to respond to the the entire existing governing body. Elections Act voted to extend their terms, how to proceed. town, writing, “First, regarding the initial The May 21 letter from the Secretary as Edgewood did, according to data from Bassett also said that based on email sent to our office, unfortunately we of State's general counsel Tonya Noonan the Secretary of State. Toulouse-Oliver's May 1 letter, the town did not see it in a timely fashion.” Herring contradicts that analysis, saying Terry had requested in his letter that had been preparing an election resolu- Bassett said the town also made that the next regular election for the town add an item to its May 13 meet- tion to bring forward at its May 27 regu- numerous phone calls on the matter Edgewood is in November 2021. “As dis- ing “for discussion, consideration and lar meeting. Due to the writ of man- which were not answered. cussed below, the Election Code exclu- action in relation to the Secretary of damus, a court order compelling action, According to an analysis by attorney sively requires municipalities to elect State's letter, including, without limita- Bassett, along with the other members of Adrian Terry, part of the CORE group, their officers either during the regular tion, an election resolution for the ballot the governing body, must virtually due to various time deadlines pertaining local election (“RLE”) or the municipal question to be held in August of this appear at a hearing May 27 . to elections, to meet them all Edgewood officer election,” Noonan Herring wrote. year.” A special meeting will likely be set up would have to hold a special election on “Therefore, because the Town opted-in Edgewood's regular meeting May 13 before May 27 to consider the election the question of whether to change its to the RLE, it will elect its municipal offi- was cancelled, with the town scheduling resolution again, but nothing official has form of government between Aug. 11 and cers in November 2021, whether or not a special meeting May 16 with a single the form of government is changed agenda item, sale of its old town hall. through a Special Election in July or That virtual meeting lasted just over August of 2020.” 13 minutes, in which the council voted Noonan Herring goes on to say that unanimously after a public hearing to Edgewood “properly opted-in to the RLE proceed with the sale to Jeanette Raver, pursuant to 1-22-3.1(B), and chose to who said she has been in the area since elect their municipal officers at the 1982 and plans to put a real estate office Regular Local Election, which is held in there. November of odd-numbered years. They While the meeting was live-streamed also extended the terms of all current by The Independent and available to the municipal officers in their resolution to public via a call-in format, no members opt-in. Under the Election Code, the of the public spoke on the matter at the Town of Edgewood is not permitted to public hearing. elect its municipal officers at any other “Thank you for bringing your business time except for November 2021, unless out here,” Abraham said to Raver, before the Town rescinds the ordinance opting- making a motion to adopt the ordinance in to the RLE, but only after the second authorizing the sale. The vote in favor RLE at which its municipal officers are was unanimous.

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recreation sites. COVID-19 will also be posted on its web- surfaced roads, developed recreation Operation of a chainsaw or other site and social media. sites, or while stopped in an area at least equipment powered by an internal com- Nationwide, the majority of national three feet in diameter that is barren or bustion engine between the hours of 10 forests are open for public use. cleared of all flammable material. a.m. and 6 p.m. is prohibited. In an effort to protect communities, Fireworks are prohibited on lands As the COVID-19 pandemic continues firefighters, first responders, the State covered wholly or in part in timber, By Tamara Bicknell-Lombardi to impact the availability of developed Forestry Division announced restrictions brush, grass, grain, or other flammable recreation sites, recreational opportuni- on fireworks, smoking, campfires and vegetation. The State Forester is allowing Fire danger is high and agencies ties will continue to change as circum- open fires on all non-municipal, non-fed- exceptions to the ban on fireworks where around the Tricounty area are ramping stances warrant in the upcoming sum- eral, and non-tribal lands statewide. they are a part of a public exhibit up fire restrictions as the weather warms mer season, according to a press release Due to warmer temperatures, lower approved by the local fire department. up. from the Forest Service. humidity, high winds, and an abundance Campfires are prohibited unless the “Torrance County fire danger is very To protect public health and safety, of dry, fine fuels, the fire danger is increas- following exceptions are met. For more high,” said Torrance County Fire the Mt. Taylor Ranger District is closed ing throughout the state. The current information regarding New Mexico State Marshall Lester Gary. Adding, “Due to several sites to the public, which will con- COVID-19 pandemic only amplifies the Parks contact the local State Park current conditions we are in a no burn tinue to be monitored and assessed and current danger by putting an additional Superintendent or Manager or visit the status.” He said next week the he plans to reopen when safe, based on local condi- strain on firefighting resources. The website at nmparks.com. go to the commission about burn restric- tions, the Forest Service said. restrictions went into effect on May 13. The State Forester is also allowing tions. Some services and operations will The restrictions will be imposed on exceptions for charcoal grills and wood Bernalillo County conditions are “dry” begin to resume on other districts of the non-municipal, non-federal, and non- and coal stoves within yards associated and the fire rating for the East Mountain Cibola. tribal lands statewide in New Mexico and with a residence or on the premises of a area is “high,” said Bernalillo County Fire District rangers and recreation staff will remain in effect until further notice. business. Department spokesman Nathan Miller. are assessing each recreation site to con- The Forestry Division will continue to Open burning, burning of cropland, “This week there was one abandoned sider a phased reopening of some facili- coordinate with other jurisdictions fields, rangeland, debris burning, slash campfire in the Gallinas Mountains,” ties. including federal, counties, and munici- piles, prescribed burning, or weed burn- said Mountainair Ranger district spokes- Sites will be monitored on a regular palities to ensure that appropriate pro- ing is prohibited. woman Arlene Perea. She said there were basis. tections are in place to protect New For details , go to no wildfires this week. The Mountainair The majority of dispersed recreation Mexico as fire danger and wildfires emnrd.state.nm.us/SFD/ or call 505- Ranger district has moved into Stage 2 opportunities on the forest remain open. increase. 476-3325. For more information about restrictions this week. Even as access to amenities is reinstat- Smoking, fireworks, campfires, open fire restrictions visit firerestrictions.us to “We had an abandoned campfire that ed at some developed recreation sites, burning and open fires are prohibited. check a specific area. For more informa- is extinguished with no spread over the services may remain limited. Smoking is prohibited except in tion about available recreation opportu- past week,” said Sandia Ranger Crystal Facilities such as toilets and trash are enclosed buildings, within vehicles nities and to find out what is open visit Powell. This week the Sandia Ranger dis- only cleaned periodically and visitors are equipped with ashtrays, and on paved or fs.usda.goc/swcc/. trict has also moved into Stage 2 restric- responsible for protecting their own tions. She said the Sandia Ranger District health and safety. The public is also is currently in a “high” fire danger status. encouraged to be respectful of others by Stage 2 restrictions include no build- keeping toilets and trash containers as ing, maintaining, attending or using fire, clean and orderly as possible. campfire or stove fires. No smoking is Forest rangers are requesting that allowed except within an enclosed vehi- people plan ahead before going out. They cle or building, a developed recreation suggest bringing hand sanitizer, as it is site, or while stopped in an area at least not available in the majority of forest three feet from any barren, cleared or sites. flammable material. They are asking people to be good No welding or operating an acetylene stewards for the forests by taking respon- or other torch with open flames is sibility for trash and maintaining cleanli- allowed. No motor vehicles are allowed ness. Pack out what you pack in. Try to on National Forest roads, lands, and visit areas that are not as crowded. trails unless solely for the purpose of The Forest Service is also asking the parking in an area that is devoid of vege- public to avoid using Cibola during high tation within 10 feet of the road, or in use times like the weekends. designated parking areas in developed Updates on the Cibola response to

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James Taulman Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonflies and damselflies are both insects in the order Odonata. Dragonflies are classified into a suborder Anisoptera and damselflies are in the suborder Zygoptera. Both insect groups are preda- tory hunters, active in the daytime. Adults take normally capture insects in flight, and provide a great benefit to humans in the reduction of mosquito populations. Dragonflies have large com- pound eyes and are agile and fast-flying. Damselflies also have good visibility through large compound eyes, but their flight is slower and more like the flutter- ing of butterflies. Females of both groups lay eggs on leaves over water or even on sub- merged vegetation. The aquatic nymphs prey on invertebrates they catch in the water. The larger dragonfly nymphs sometimes even catch tadpoles and small fish. Development is termed heavier bodies than damselflies, and they pollution of water bodies in which “incomplete metamorphosis” because hold their wings outstretched when at nymphs live and develop, and forest nymphs undergo many molts to finally rest. Damselflies have long, delicate clearing which can result in drying of the emerge as winged adults, but don't go abdomens and perch with their wings habitat and erosional silting of streams. through a transformative pupa stage. folded back over the body. Nymphs may take several years to com- Both dragonflies and damselflies are 1. Green Darner dragonfly (Anax plete their development, while adults dependent on wetlands and riparian junius) live a single season during which they areas for reproduction and plentiful This beautiful dragonfly is common mate and produce eggs for the next insect prey. The most severe threats to through New Mexico and North generation. populations of both groups consist of America, migrating from the northern Dragonflies are the larger group, with conversion of wetlands for other uses, United States down into Texas, Mexico and Central America, accomplishing mating along the way. The long cylindri- cal abdomen resembles a darning needle, which is the reason for the common name. The darner is a large dragonfly, reaching over 3” in body length, with a wingspan of over 4”. The Green Darner and other dragonflies and damselflies are Halloween Pennant, Celethemis epon- found principally around water bodies, ina. Photos by James Taulman. swamps, ponds, lakes, and slow-flowing streams, providing suitable aquatic habi- spread, occurring in all U.S. states except tat for the nymphs and abundant flying Idaho and Washington. Individuals insect prey for adults. perch on vegetation near water courses, 2. Halloween pennant dragonfly, with the two pairs of wings held horizon- Celithemis eponina tally above the body, unlike dragonflies This dragonfly is about 1½ inches which hold their wings outstretched to long and has a wingspan of about 2¼ the sides. inches. New Mexico and Colorado are the After mating females lay eggs under western limits of distribution for this water on submerged vegetation. Over the species, which occurs throughout the rest course of 1-2 years the young damselflies of the central and eastern U.S. undergo incomplete metamorphosis, 3. Variegated meadowhawk dragon- growing through up to 12 “instars” as fly, Sympetrum corruptum aquatic nymphs, which are wingless This species is about 1½ inches long small versions of the adult form. With and has a wingspan of about 2¼ inches. each molting the nymph becomes more It is distributed widely throughout North like the adult. Nymphs are predaceous, and Central America. Sometimes indi- feeding on other aquatic insects. The viduals point abdomen directly at the sun final molting takes place out of water and to minimize absorption of intense rays. the adult emerges. After the wings and 4. American Rubyspot damselfly, body are fully expanded and dried, the Hetaerina americana adult goes on to live for a number of This species is about 1½ to 1¾ inches weeks up to several months during which in length. Males have a bright red head mating takes place. Damselflies are and thorax, while the head of females is ancient, with fossil records dating back either green or copper. The abdomen of some 300 million years. both sexes is bright green. The individual Photos taken on with Nikon P510 and Paid for by the candidate. pictured is a female. The species is wide- P900 cameras. Online at edgewood.news May 22-28, 2020 • 21

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Pursuant to Section 1-11-1, election handbook of the State of New Mexico 2019 STATE REPRESENTATIVE-DISTRICT 70 edition, I Linda Jaramillo, Clerk of Torrance County, State of New Mexico, do hereby REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADO-DISTRITO 70 proclaim that a Primary Election is to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 whereby the voters of Torrance County may vote upon the duly certified candidates for the fol- AMBROSE M NATHAN M DIAL lowing offices: CASTELLANO ANITA AMALIA Segun la seccion 1-11-1. del Libro de Eleccion del Estado de Nuevo Mexico, edicion GONZALES 2019, yo Linda Jaramillo, Escribana del Condado de Torrance, Estado de Nuevo ROBERT A ANAYA Mexico, por este medio proclamo que habra una Eleccion Primario el dia martes 2, 2020, para la intencion por lo cual los votantes puedan votar para candidatos cer- JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT-POSITION 1 tificados para las siguientes oficinas: JUEZ DE LA CORTE SUPREMA-POSICION 1 SHANNON BACON NED S FULLER PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES PRESIDENTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS DEMOCRAT LIBERTARIAN REPUBLICAN JUSTICE OF THE SUPREME COURT-POSITION 2 JUEZ DE LA CORTE SUPREMA-POSICION 2 ELIZABETH WARREN LINCOLN CHAFEE DONALD J TRUMP DAVID K THOMSON KERRY J MORRIS TULSI GABBARD ARVIN VOHRA UNCOMMITTED DELE- JOSEPH R BIDEN JACOB HORNBERGER GATE/DELEGADO NO DEVAL PATRICK ADAM KOKESH COMPROMETIDO JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS-POSITION 1 BERNIE SANDERS JOHN MONDS JUEZ DE LA CORTE APELACIONES-POSICION 1 ANDREW YANG JO JORGENSEN ZACH IVES BARBARA V JOHNSON UNCOMMITTED SAM ROBB DELEGATE/DELEGADO DANIEL BEHRMAN NO COMPROMETIDO JAMES OGLE JUDGE OF THE COURT OF APPEALS-POSITION 2 UNCOMMITTED JUEZ DE LA CORTE APELACIONES-POSICION 2 DELEGATE/DELEGADO SHAMMARA H STEPHEN P CURTIS- GERTRUDE LEE NO COMPROMETIDO HENDERSON WRITE IN UNITED STATES SENATOR SENADOR DE LOS ESTADOS PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMISSIONER-DISTRICT 8 COMISIONADO DE EDUCACION PUBLICA-DISTRICT 8 BEN LUJAN BOB WALSH ELISA MARIA MARTINEZ MARK V RONCHETTI MICHAEL M TAYLOR GAVIN S CLARKSON DISTRICT ATTORNEY - 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE FISCALES DE DISTRITO - 7TH DISTRITO JUDICIAL REPRESENTANTE DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS CLINT WELLBORN DEB HAALAND MICHELLE GARCIA HOLMES JARED R VANDER DUSSEN BRETT KOKINADIS COUNTY CLERK ESCRIBANO DEL CONDADO STATE SENATOR-DISTRICT 19 RUBENA A MIRANDA YVONNE OTERO SENADOR DE ESTADO-DISTRITO 19 CLAUDIA M RISNER JOHN DOUGLAS JAMES P WHITE COUNTY TREASURER MCDIVITT GREGG WILLIAM TESORERO DEL CONDADO SCHMEDES TRACY L SEDILLO STATE SENATOR- DISTRICT-39 SENADOR DE ESTADO- DISTRITO-39 COUNTY COMMISSIONER-DISTRICT 3 COMISIONADO DEL CONDADO DISTRITO 3 ELIZABETH LIZ SUSAN K VESCOVO STEFANICS JOSEPH C TIANO AUGUSTINE N LEROY M CANDELARIA MONTOYA JAMES R FRAZIER STATE REPRESENTATIVE-DISTRICT 50 SANTIAGO A GARCIA SARAH E LUCERO REPRESENTANTE DE ESTADO-DISTRITO 50 JAVIER ERNESTO SANCHEZ MATTHEW MCQUEEN JERRY D GAGE CHRISTINA L ESTRADA REBECCA “BECKY” To be published 2 times in The Independent on May 15th & 22nd, 2020 KING SPINDLE Linda Jaramillo/Torrance County Clerk-Escribano del Condado Online at edgewood.news May 22-28, 2020 • 23

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The EMWT Water Associa- tion Board of Directors holds meetings open to the public at 6:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesdays (as needed) and the 4th Tuesdays of every month in the EMW Gas Association’s Board Room at 416 N. 5th Street, Estancia, NM.

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO are required to present New Mexico, 87016. STATE OF NEW MEXICO present their claims Estancia, New Mexico, IN THE PROBATE COURT their claims within four (4) Dated: April 15, 2020 IN THE PROBATE COURT within four (4) months 87016. TORRANCE COUNTY months after the date of /s/ TORRANCE COUNTY after the date of the first the first publication of any Signature of personal publication of any pub- Dated: May 7, 2020 IN THE MATTER OF THE published notice to credi- representative IN THE MATTER OF THE lished notice to creditors /s/ ESTATE OF Geoffrey tors or sixty (60) days after David Gatewood Jr. ESTATE OF Marvin Patrick or sixty (60) days after the Signature of personal rep- Garth Gatewood, DE- the date of mailing or Printed name Fulfer, DECEASED. date of mailing or other resentative CEASED. other delivery of this no- 223 Behrens Rd. delivery of this notice, Jeffrey Kyle Silva tice, whichever is later, or Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 No. 2654 whichever is later, or the Printed name No. 2652 the claims will be forever City, state, and ZIP code claims will be forever 473 S RR V PL barred. Claims must be 484-223-8165 NOTICE TO CREDITORS barred. Claims must be Portales, NM 88130 NOTICE TO CREDITORS presented either to the un- Telephone number (op- NOTICE IS HEREBY presented either to the City, state, and ZIP code NOTICE IS HEREBY dersigned personal repre- tional) GIVEN that the under- undersigned personal 505-550-6321 GIVEN that the under- sentative at the address davegatewood@tabtek- signed has been ap- representative at the ad- Telephone number (op- signed has been ap- listed below, or filed with inc.com pointed personal dress listed below, or tional) pointed personal the Probate Court of Tor- Email address (optional) representative of the es- filed with the Probate Email address (optional) representative of the estate rance County, New Mex- tate of the decedent. All Court of Torrance County, of the decedent. All per- ico, located at the 65 lines persons having claims New Mexico, located at 64 lines sons having claims against following address: 205 9th The Independent against the estate of the the following address: The Independent the estate of the decedent St., P.O. Box 48, Estancia, 5/8/20, 5/15/20, 5/22/20 decedent are required to 205 9th St., P.O. Box 48, 5/8/20, 5/15/20, 5/22/20

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1STATE OF NEW A, Slide 372, and also the NE corner of said par- [email protected] NOTICE MEXICO and listed as being filed in cel: COUNTY OF Book 633, Page A-372, 1. N. 06 deg. 31' 30" E., WITNESS the Honorable During the regular meet- TORRANCE To all unknown persons Document No. 63673 131.00 feet distant; Shannon Murdock, Dis- ing on May 27, 2020 at SEVENTH JUDICIAL who may claim a lien, in- (the “John Bettis 1984 2. N. 07 deg. 22' 40" E., trict Judge of the Seventh 9:00 a.m. the Torrance DISTRICT COURT terest or title adverse to Plat”), and being that cer- 92.50 feet distant; Judicial District Court, County Board of County the Plaintiff including tain parcel of land situate 3. N. 06 deg. 08' 20" E., County of Torrance, State Commissioners will hold No. D-722-CV-2019- without limitation: within the Tajique Land 402.60 feet distant; of New Mexico, and the a Public Hearing to con- 00293 Grant, Torrance County, 4. N. 08 deg. 23' 40" E., Seal of the Seventh Judi- sider the application for UNKNOWN HEIRS OF New Mexico, and more 299.40 feet distant; cial District Court, a Special Use change in JAMES EDWIN PADILLA, FRANK R. DOW, and particularly described as ... and Place of Beginning County of Torrance, State zoning to reconstruct UNKNOWN HEIRS OF follows: and containing 5.902 of New Mexico, this May and operate an RV park. Plaintiff, ANTONIO BARELA. acres more or less and 13, 2020. The proposed location is vs. Beginning at the NE cor- being listed in the Tor- described as Tract A, GREETINGS: ner of said parcel whence rance County, NM, SEVENTH JUDICIAL DIS- Block 2, Longhorn Ranch CHARLES PATRICK “MIGA”, a State Engi- records as Parcel No. 1 TRICT COURT Subdivision within the PADILLA, et al. You are hereby notified neer’s Monument, bears 035 034 415 952 NE4 of Section 18, T.9N., that the above named N. 07 deg. 39' 20" E., 1000000. BY R.10E., NMPM being Defendants. Plaintiff has filed a civil 11,981.26 feet distant; 740 Abrahams Rd. East, action against you in the Thence, N. 85 deg. 49' If you do not timely, i.e., Clerk of the Court aka Zia RV Park. NOTICE OF PENDENCY above-entitled Court and 20" W., 288.50 feet dis- within 30 after the date of OF ACTION cause, the general object tant, to the NW corner of the last publication of this 195 lines 20 lines thereof being to quiet the said parcel; Notice, file an answer or The Independent The Independent To the following named title to real property lo- Thence, S. 08 deg. 48' other responsive pleading 5/15/20, 5/22/20, 5/29/20 5/8/20, 5/15/20, 5/22/20 Defendants, if living; if cated within the Tajique 40" W., 280.60 feet dis- in this action, a default deceased, their unknown Land Grant, Torrance tant, to a point; judgment may be entered heirs: County, NM, more partic- Thence, S. 09 deg. 07' against you. LEGAL NOTICE ularly described as fol- 20" W., 568.00 feet dis- Respectfully submitted: JEANNETTE BARELA, VE- lows: tant, to the SW corner of NOTICE their landfill facility lo- NESSA CHAVEZ, JAMES The Lands of Dora said parcel; GRADY LAW & MEDIA- cated within the NE4 of E. CONANT, POLLY A. Padilla, Tajique Land Thence, S. 89 deg. 51' TION LLC (DAVID A. During the regular meet- the NW4 of the NE4 of CONANT, CARMEN Grant, Torrance County, 30" E., 169.30 feet distant GRADY) ing on May 27, 2020 at Section 19, & the W2 of FORD, ANDREW F. New Mexico, as shown along the centerline of 9:00 a.m. the Torrance the NW4 & the NE4 of GUTIERREZ, JENNIE LES- and designated on the Tajique Creek, to a point; /s/ David A. Grady County Board of County the NW4 of Section 20 PERANCE, VIRGINIA A. Plat thereof prepared by Thence, S. 53 deg. 49' Attorney for Plaintiff: Commissioners will hold T.2N., R.8E., NMPM LESPERANCE, JOSE John W. Bettis, P.E. and 40" E., 170.87 feet distant 5106 Comanche NE, Al- a Public Hearing to con- being 91 Liberty Valley LUINA, BERNADETTE L.S. No. 3441, filed for along the centerline of buquerque, New Mexico sider the application for road. LUINA, EDMUND record in the Office of Tajique Creek, to the SE 87110 renewal of a Solid Waste LUJAN, EDMUND R. the County Clerk, Tor- corner of said parcel; permit to allow Special 22 lines LUJAN, LORELA LUJAN, rance County, NM, on Thence, Northerly along Telephone 505.814.7720 Waste Disposal, Inc. to The Independent and RAUL VASQUEZ, July 26, 1984, in Cabinet the following courses to Email continue operations at 5/8/20, 5/15/20, 5/22/20