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- 1. INSERT INSIDE: BullocksGrocery Voting Begins For Municipal Elections A TALL WORK ORDER: Working On Problems QUIET MOMENTS Our Father and God, help us to live our life in a way that does not gratify our flesh, but rather feeds our spirit that is redeemed by the blood of the Lamb. You have given us opportunity to make a positive differ- ence in this degenerate world. May we, by exercis- ing restraint bring light into this darkened, sin-indulged world. May the fruit of the spirit; love, joy, peace, pa- tience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control, be evident in our lives so that these at- titudes bring about good deeds which glorify You, Fa- ther. Others will look at our lives and see beyond our human frailties to recognize the Spirit of God at work in our lives providing example and stimulus to those seek- ing an alternative to the coarsening darkness of this troubled world. Sharpen our conscience so that we become more and more like Christ, for we pray this in His name. Amen. Tuesday, February 06 Clear - high 72, low 39 Wednesday, February 07 Clear - high 68, low 37 Thursday, February 08 Clear - high 67, low 39 Friday, February 09 P. Cloudy - high 69, low 39 Friday, February 02 Clear - high 72, low 40 Saturday, February 03 Clear - high 76, low 40 Sunday, February 04 Clear - high 73, low 39 Monday, February 05 Clear - high 76, low 42 SOURCE: National Weather Service Extended Forecast Lake Levels Lake Elevation (2-1-18): 4,337.19 ft. (1 Year ago): 4,337.03 ft. HIGH LOW January 26 65 37 January 27 67 34 January 28 53 27 January 29 53 29 January 30 57 32 January 31 60 33 February 01 61 33 (‘ELECTION’ Continued On Page A10) (SENTINELPhotos/ChuckWentworth) InabriefupdateJanuary23,SierraCountyFlood DirectorTravisAtwelltoldcountycommissioners that continuing erosion along Cuchillo Negro CreekwasnowposingathreattotheNM51 bridge. Because of this recent determination, Atwellsaidstateandfederalauthoritieswould soonbesteppingupthepaceandmovingfor- wardwithplannedrenovations.Overthepast severalyears,adjacentbankerosionhasbeen creeping toward neighboring residences and posedworrisomeissuesforanundergroundgas line(inset),whichalsocrossestheCuchilloNegroatitsconfluencewiththeRioGrande. Continued Erosion Presses Bridge Project Despite a persistent downturn in hospital income over the first six months of the present fiscal cycle, Sierra Vista Hospital (SVH) authorities expressed confidence in recovery efforts and for plans in place to right the facility’s op- erational and fiscal standing. In his financial report covering the month of December, Chief Fi- nancial Officer (CFO) Dan Galles noted several improving factors, before confirming a net-loss of approximately $351,000 for the month. After acknowledging this was balanced against a net-in- come of approximately $89,000, Galles said SVH has incurred an approximate $2.46 million loss over the first six months of the present fiscal year. Offering an assessment of the situation, the CFO said the largest factor driving the underperfor- mance was a reduction in patient volume (from figures anticipated in the budget). He further noted that the month of December saw the lowest Patient-Day numbers for the year thus far. Governing board members are aware of the mounting losses and in recent sessions have endorsed the introduction of service revi- sions that are anticipated to real- ize an improved income stream. In addition to closely monitor- ing fiscal adjustments being im- plemented by the Quorum Health Resources (QHR) management With one important special election already under its belt, the City of Truth or Conse- quences (T-or-C) City Clerk’s Of- fice staff, has now turned their focus toward the March 6 munic- ipal election. While this will be their first election of the year, clerk staff for the City of Elephant Butte and the Village of Williamsburg are also prepared to effectively address the coming municipal election cycle. In addition to next month’s municipal action, 2018 will also see a state and federal election on November 6, which will be pre- ceded by party primary elections June 5. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS • TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Candidates have been set and official ballots endorsed for Sierra County’s three municipal elections that will take place Tuesday, March 6. Information about the ballot or the coming (SENTINELPhotos/ChuckWentworth) Contractorswerereportedlyreplacinganantennaunit atopthelargecommunicationtowerlocatedalong NorthKopraStreetMonday,January29.Thishigh- wireactwastakingplacewhilemanyinthecommu- nitywereexperiencingcellphoneissuesandsome mayhaveconnectedthetwo.Acheckofthesituation revealedthatafiberopticcableinDoñaAnaCounty wasseveredanddeemedtoberesponsibleforserv- iceinterruptionsexperiencedinSierraCounty.The celltowermaintenancewasthereforenotinvolved, butwasnonethelessaspectacularoperationtoob- serve. FEBRuARy2,201820PAGES•1INSERTS•50¢YourHometownNewspaper News Briefs Tree Pruning Workshop Set A tree-pruning workshop will be held Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Albert J. Lyon Event Center, 2953 S. Broadway, Truth or Conse- quences, NM. Presenters include Joshua Boyd, Sierra County Ag Agent; Dr. Richard Heerema, Exten- sion Pecan Specialist; and Jeff Anderson, Doña Ana Ag Agent/Agronomy and Horti- culture. RSVP as soon as possible at Sierra County Cooperative Ex- tension, or call (575) 894- 2375 ext. 6. EB City Meeting Wednesday The Elephant Butte City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting Wednesday, February 7. The afternoon session begins at 2 p.m. and will convene in the council’s chambers, located in the city administration building, 103 Water Street. Regular meetings of the Elephant Butte City Council are open to the public and anyone interested is encour- aged to attend, Further information about the February 7 meeting, in- cluding copies of the agenda, may be obtained through the city clerk’s office, or by phon- ing 744-4892. Additional in- formation is available through the city’s website (cityofele- phantbutte.com). Down,SVH AimsFor FiscalFix By Chuck Wentworth SENTINEL ©Copyright 2018 Sierra County Sentinel (‘SVH’ Continued On Page A3)
- 2. A2 • February 2, 2018 Local Newsgpkmedia.com • Sierra County Sentinel TERRY’S AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE – TIRE & ALIGNMENT CENTER 1810 S. Broadway, T-or-C (575) 894-6482 8 –12 & 1– 6 • T–F WHATEVER YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS MAY BE Oil Changes, Maintenance/Trip Checks, Tune-ups & Tranny Service, Battery & Electrical • Brakes • Shocks • Struts Vehicle Alignments on most makes including Motor Homes TIRES • TIRES • TIRES Pass Cars - LT Truck - SUV - Motor Homes AND your off-highway tire solutions Garden - Farm - ATV - Trailer Terry, Deron, Kathie, Rylee, Roy Take It To Terry’s Questions We Can Help! Howtomakeanappointment? Dr. James Malcolmson Dr. Williams Adkins Estela Rubin NP Marren Alouch NP AcceptingNewPatientsDaily Dr. Anne Barnwell-Grayson - General Surgery Dr. David Paustian - General Surgery Dr. Enoch Agunanne - Cardiology Need A Specialist? 2.9 To schedule an appointment with any of our providers please call 894-3211 800 E. 9th, T-or-C, NM • www.svhnm.org/ Who to see? Where to go? Capital Outlay: Local Officials HopeTo Get Special Projects Funded As state lawmakers close out the second week of the 30-day legislative session, local govern- ment officials are hoping to get their projects funded through the Capital Outlay process. After two years of declining revenue collections, legislators have an estimated $199 million in “new” money (from an increase in oil and gas royalties) available for the budget year. Beginning in July, that amount could increase when new estimates are released about mid-session. Some of the available dollars will be used to replenish the state’s depleted cash reserves; while some of the money will en- hance state programs raided in recent years. Capital outlay funds are used to help build, improve or equip physical property that will be used by the public, including roads, museums, playgrounds, schools, irrigation ditches, hospi- tals, and lands. Authorized by the legislature, these funds are non-recurring, or one-time, money. Capital outlay funds can only be used for gov- ernment-owned facilities. Funded through three sources: general obligation bonds, sever- ance tax bonds and non-recurring general fund revenue, the amounts vary from year to year depending on the economy. The state also issues bonds for state transportation projects, those programs funded by the New Mexico Finance Authority, and others, and typically the bonds are repaid with other revenue. General obligation bonds are re- paid through property taxes and must be approved through a gen- eral election. As a result, that money is only available in even- numbered years. General obligation bonds sup- port projects for higher educa- tion, senior citizens, public schools, and libraries. Severance tax bonds generally are repaid with revenue from taxes on oil, gas, coal and other natural re- sources “severed” from the land. The amount available through severance tax bonds is dependent on the health of the oil and gas in- dustry. Non-recurring general fund revenue, the primary repository of state revenue, is typically the money left over after the legisla- ture has funded state government and public school operations and set money aside for reserves. Last week the Sentinel ran an article listing projects submitted by the county. Below is a list of the local municipal projects submit- ted to legislators for funding: SIERRA COUNTY •$270,000 for an access con- trol door and fence at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home (NMSVH) – for exterior sliding doors and fencing at NMSVH; and $400,000 for an upgrade to the heating, ventilation and air condi- tioning system. •$500,000 for infrastructure upgrades, including electrical, fire suppression, water, sewer, secu- rity, mission control, heating, ven- tilation and air conditioning and building systems, at Spaceport America (SA). Also requested is another $3 million to construct a launch vehicle payload integra- tion facility at SA. TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES •$655,894 for street improve- ments, including curbing, drainage and sidewalk upgrades. •$1,210,075 for water system improvements, including water lines to plan, design and construct water system improvements. •$2,099,000 to construct water system improvements. •$210,000 to address code compliance issues and equipment purchases at the Sierra Joint Of- fice on Aging, Ken James Senior Center. •$90,000 for equipment and building systems at the Sierra Joint Office on Aging, Ken James Senior Center. ELEPHANT BUTTE •$2.5 million to construct wastewater collection lines; $550,000 for water system capi- tal improvements; $1,900,000 for storm and surface water control; $355,000 for city facilities im- provements; $500,000 for city streets improvements; $75,000 to address parks and walking paths; $500,000 for a regional animal shelter; $1,000,000 to construct a new regional hospital; $100,000 for water rights; $95,000 for visi- tor’s land improvement, and $200,000 for land acquisition from the Bureau of Land Manage- ment. By Etta Pettijohn For The SENTINEL ©Copyright 2018 Sierra County Sentinel (Courtesy Photo) A Food and Funds Donation Drive at Walmart February 4 from 10 a.m. till 2 p.m. will benefit Matthew 25 Food Pantry. National Honor Society members from Manzano Christian School:. Abi- gail Claesson, Zack Bolen and Karina Gonzalez, along with Ex- ecutive Director Dawn Jensen, organized the drive. Super Sunday Food Drive To Benefit Matthew 25 A Food and Funds Donation Drive is being held this Sunday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Walmart. Donate food or funds in the shopping basket that repre- sents the team you are rooting for in this Sunday's big game. We want to know who you think is going to win and which team has the best fans! All of 100 percent of donations will go to the Matthew 25 Food Pantry, which serves the food-insecure of Sierra County. Food items most needed at this time are soup, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruit, and personal care items including shampoo, toothpaste and soap. The event is organized and hosted by the National Honor So- ciety members from Manzano Christian School. Matthew 25 Food Pantry is a non profit 501(c)3 organization. Donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in donating or funds, or hosting a food drive, please contact Dawn. Food distribution occurs at the pantry at 405 Austin St. on Thursday's from 9 to 11 a.m. Fi- nancial donations may be mailed to Matthew 25 Food Pantry, PO Box 3722, Truth or Conse- quences, NM 87901. Exec. Dir. Dawn Jensen can be reached at (847) 785-9498. recycle Center Holiday Hours The Recycle and Waste Collec- tion Center will be closed Mon- day, February 19 in observance of President’s Day. Commercial and residential trash routes will run as sched- uled. Subscribe To THE SENTINEL! Home Delivery! Available in T-or-C, eB & Williamsburg e-subscriptions also available! Call 894-3088 for details
- 3. February 2, 2018 • A3Local News gpkmedia.com • Sierra County Sentinel SVH---(Continued From Page 1) 2.2 ChancetowinourFireballMachine withpurchaseofbuffet 101ClubhouseDr,ElephantButte,NM Superbowl Party 3:30 Sun., Feb 4 Watch the game on our 80’ or 1 of our 6 TV’sNowServing PizzasAgain! AllyoucaneatSnackBuffet$ 9.99 Pizza&HotwingsOnSpecial Chocolate Lover’s Pedicure During the month of February 411 E. Third Ave. Suite 4, T-or-C, NM 740-2821 Call or stop in & set up your appointment. We offer gift certificates. Open M-F 9 - 5 • Sat. by Appt. If you think chocolate satisfies your sweet tooth you should see what it does for your feet. (SENTINEL Photo/Chuck Wentworth) REAFFIRMING PURPOSE – Sierra Vista Hospital governing board members assembled for a regular meeting Wednesday, January 31. At the session’s outset, chairman Greg D’Amour (standing left) joined in a formal reading of the board’s estab- lished mission and vision statements. While expressing confi- dence in steps being taken to solidify the hospital’s finances and operations, D’Amour said he felt it was important to reaffirm “what we are doing and where we are going.” team, hospital leaders are press- ing forward with an effort to modify the near-term payment schedule for the New Mexico Fi- nance Authority (NMFA) con- struction loan secured by SVH. Interim Chief Executive Offi- cer (CEO) David Faulkner re- ported on a meeting with NMFA authorities regarding SVH’s re- quest for a three-month delay in the required loan payment. While emphasizing no firm re- sponse from the NMFA had been received as of the afternoon’s session, Faulkner expressed con- fidence the proposal could be se- cured. The CEO summarized that SVH’s request would be to defer three months of payments to the end of the established payment schedule. In this regard, CFO Galles indi- cated a debt service reserve fund of approximately $2 million could potentially support the hospital’s request. He also noted how this reserve was established as part of the original bond issue to secure a $2 million payment, which SVH agreed to contribute “at some point” in the 30-year agreement. Galles said there was some confusion within the NMFA agreement as to exactly when SVH’s payment would be due and told the board clarification was necessary. Although details pertaining to how effective the three-month waiver would be in countering the recent losses was not dis- cussed in open session, board members and hospital adminis- trators offered statements of confidence and support for re- covery effort. Later in the session during his report to the board, the CEO of- fered insight into other steps being taken to turnabout the fa- cility’s performance. Faulkner said the administration has tar- geted the Rural Health Clinic, emergency room and operating room services as primary areas that could most significantly bo- ost SVH’s overall income through operational refinements. BIG BLUE SNAFU Following the CEO’s report, Sierra County representative Kathi Pape said she had received six letters from Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS), which indicated a number SVH providers were no longer recognized as part of the insurance firm’s network. She questioned why SVH was appar- ently no longer an affiliate of BCBS. Stressing administrative staff only became aware of the issue when staff and patients recently reported the receipt of similar letters from BCBS. The CEO said the problem did not originate from any action by SVH and ap- pears to lie within the insurance firm itself. The governing board was told other medical establishments throughout the state were now reporting the receipt of similar letters. It was suggested that a mass-mailing issue could be at the root, as a significant portion of the communications origi- nated on January 17. Faulkner said immediate calls to BCBS au- thorities found the firm unable to offer an answer as to why the let- ters were sent out. As of the af- ternoon’s session, the CEO said he was still expecting to receive a follow-up response from BCBS officials later in the day. Board members were told SVH is not presently encounter- ing any problems in processing patients with BCBS insurance. They were also assured that should related problems arise with BCBS insurance claims, SVH would not be refusing service and would work individually with patients to resolve any re- lated concerns. OTHER ACTION AND ITEMS •The governing board post- poned consideration of a pro- posed signature authority measure, which sought to in- clude the contracted QHR CEO and CFO positions. Members in- dicated a willingness to support the request, but emphasized the privilege should not extend to any payments the hospital might make to QHR. After being told a formal process was being developed and would be presented to the fi- nance committee at their next meeting, the board unanimously supported a motion to postpone action until a committee recom- mendation is received. •While SVH has seen an over- all decline in patient numbers over the first half of the fiscal year, Director of Ancillary Serv- ices Sharon Finarelli reported the hospital’s clinic has realized a significant uptick. After noting the hospital’s acute care services recorded 108 patients during the month of De- cember, Finarelli told the board SVH’s clinic saw an average of 106 patients per day throughout January. In December, she said the clinic saw at total of 1,853 pa- tients and then emphasized in January’s the clinic had thus far treated 2,435 patients. Finarelli also outlined an ini- tiative aimed at increasing well- ness visits within the community. She said the initiative sought to improve SVH’s management of chronic care patients and for oth- ers that could benefit from the medical follow-up. •The governing board offered support for a statement made by chairman Dr. Greg D’Amour dur- ing his report, which praised the hospital’s staff for the daily ef- forts they are making to work through the present “stressful” period. In this regard members shared a desire to more formally express the board’s appreciation in the coming days. By Ginny Lucero Fun pool kicks of the excite- ment at American Legion Post 44 in Elephant Butte on Friday, Feb. 2, and starts at 4:30 p.m. The kitchen opens at 5 p.m. and Karaoke starts at 6 p.m. with Yancy. On Saturday, Feb. 3, from 2 to 4 p.m. we’ll be celebrating Pete Baldwin’s 88th birthday party with a potluck. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Super Bowl activities are on Sunday, Feb. 4, and start about 4 p.m. A baked potato bar will be available; bring a topping of your choice or your a snack to share. Sue’s weekly jam session is Tuesday, Feb. 6 from 3 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, chicken en- chiladas will be served. We’ll start serving at 5 p.m. and Dry Creek will provide the music for your listening and dancing pleasure. We will be welcoming our veter- ans from the NMSVH for dinner. On Thursday, Feb. 8 it’s free pool, chips and salsa all day. Bunco will start at 1 p.m. and Bill Martin will be providing his music starting at 5 p.m. On Feb. 10 it’s our all you can eat breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. On Feb. 14 a prime rib dinner is planned. Stay tuned for more information. Please take a moment to thank our veterans for their service, not just today, but every day. Keep our troops away and at home in your thoughts and prayers. AmericanLegion,Aux.44MemberActivities
- 4. Magistrate Court Note: Citations listed are those who wished to appear in court. Those ticketed that choose to pay the fine without a court appearance are not provided. This report also lists people charged with crimes. Persons against whom charges have been dropped are welcome to in- form this newspaper, which will con- firm and print it. NMSP - NEW MEXICO STATE POLICE SCSD - SIERRA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES TCPD- T-OR-C POLICE DEPARTMENT CITATIONS January 17 Garcia Ramon, 43, of T-or-C, was cited on Bosque for expired registration, no proof of insur- ance and speeding 90 in a 75 mph zone by NMSP Officer Carlos. Deborah Friedt, 48, of Las Cruces, was ticketed at mm 89 on I-25 for no proof of insurance by NMSP Officer Carlos. Lauren Kanof, 33, of El Paso, was cited for speeding 88 in a 75 mph zone by NMSP Officer Black- lock at mm 85 on I-25. Oyuki Cervantes-Jaquez, 27, of Las Cruces, was ticketed for ex- pired registration, speeding 88 in a 75 mph zone, driving on a sus- pended license and no insurance at mm 97 on I-25. January 18 Julian Garcia, 24, of Las Cruces, was cited at mm 94 on I-25 for ex- pired registration and driving on a suspended license by NMSP Of- ficer James. Teddy Torrez, 51, of Las Cruces, was ticketed for speeding 89 in a 75 mph zone at mm 56 on I-25 by NMSP Officer James. Robert Cordova, 54, of Albu- querque, was cited at mm 68 on I- 25 for speeding 84 in a 75 mph zone by NMSP Officer James. Robert Rodriguez, 69, of Albu- querque, was cited by NMSP Offi- cer Aragon-Vera for speeding 85 in a 75 mph zone at mm 95 on I- 25. Shannon Fogle, 45, of Winston, was cited for expired registration at mm 2 on SR 51 by NMSP Offi- cer Carlos. January 19 Dana Roberts, 56, of T-or-C, was ticketed at Third and Date for expired registration by NMSP Of- ficer Blacklock. Matthew Strecker, 33, of Little- ton, CO, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia by SCSD Zavala on Cedar Cove Road. Ryan Brewer, 44, of Albu- querque, was ticketed at mm 75 on I-25 by NMSP Officer Black- lock for no proof of insurance and expired registration. Jessica Martinez, 32, of Albu- querque, was cited at mm 75 on I- 25 for speeding 86 in a 75 mph zone and no proof of insurance by NMSP Officer Blacklock. From Reports Made Available To The Media [Note: Some reports are in-com- plete when provided and supple- mental reports are not made available.] January 23 Officer Venable took a report of a fight at 107 Broadway. January 24 A mentally ill individual was assisted by Officer Ontiveros on I- 25. Officer Ontiveros took a crash report at 2205 N. Date An arrest warrant was served by Officer Peru at 800 E. Ninth. January 25 Property was reported stolen to Officer Peru at 675 S. Pershing. Found property was turned over to Officer Peru at Rotary Park. An arrest warrant was served by Officer Zagorski at 308 First. Crimes against children were reported to Officer Zagorski on Hyde. January 26 Officer Venable assited a men- tally ill individual at Ben Archer. An unattended death at 413 Camino del Cielo was handled by Officer Venable. Fraud was reported to Officer Venable at the Police Station. Officer Venable took a report of criminal property damage at 401 Coleman. A crash report was made to Of- ficer Sokolow at Sonic. Lost property was reported to Officer Marin at 1700 N. Date. January 27 An informational report was taken by Officer Veable at 202 Date. Officer Venable took a report of an unattended death at the Veter- ans’ Home. An informational report was taken by Officer Venable at 714 Spruce. A crash at Pizza Hut was re- ported to Officer Venable. Found property was turned over to Officer Sokolow at Circle K. January 28 A domestic disturbance was handled by Officer Venable on Eighth Street. Three unattended deaths were reported to officers at the Veter- ans’ Home. Municipal Court Court Reports T-or-C Police Department A4 Sierra County Sentinel • February 2, 2018 Enrique Penaroque, 41, of Al- buquerque, was cited at mm 92 on I-25 for speeding 85 in a 75 mph zone by NMSP Officer Car- los. Orhan Hakki, 36, of Philadel- phia, PA, was cited at mm 76 on I-25 by NMSP Officer Carlos for speeding 101 in a 75 mph zone. Gerardo Gasca, 36, of El Paso, was cited at mm 67 on I-25 for driving on a suspended license by NMSP Officer Carlos. Liam Espinoza, 18, of Albu- querque, was cited at mm 94 on I-25 for driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia by NMSP Officer James. Rocky Cervantes, 20, of Albu- querque, was issued a citation at mm 94 on I-25 by NMSP Officer James for speeding 90 in a 75 mph zone, no insurance and no driver’s license. Danielle Nieto, 27, of Santo Domingo, NM, was ticketed at mm 87 on I-25 for no insurance and expired registration by NMSP Officer Carlos. Mary Archuleta, 31, of Ohkay Owingeh, NM, was ticketed for driving on a suspended license at mm 75 on I-25 by NMSP Officer Blacklock. January 20 Jenevieve Cervantes, 34, of T- or-C, was ticketed for failure to stop at a stop sign at Date and Second by SCSD Jones. Alan Finch, 29, of Rio Rancho, was cited at mm 84 on I-25 by NMSP Officer Ramos and no proof of insurance. January 21 Kenth Spitzer, 44, of Arrey was ticketed for driving on a revoked license and no seatbelt by TCPD Peru. January 24 Jose Albert Vasquez Flores, 40, was cited by NMSP Officer Ali for no proof of insurance at mm 92 on I-25. Celestino Crowhill, 36, of Al- buquerque, was ticketed at mm 93 on I-25 for speeding by NMSP Officer Ali. January 27 Ruben Garcia, 25, of T-or-C, was cited for no insurance, no registration and no license on hand by SCSD Zavala on Poplar. CHARGES •Henry Arriola, 36, was charged with resisting, evading or obstructing an officer on January 26. SCSD Lt. Baker was investigat- ing of an personal contacting the victim of an ongoing court case, which had been ruled to be a vio- lation of the woman’s conditions of release. Arriola was with the woman as officers were taking her into custody and became dis- orderly and attempted to inter- fere with the officers. He was taken into custody as well. •Adrian Rea, 33, of T-or-C, was charged with receiving or trans- ferring a stolen vehicle. TCPD Of- ficer Maldonado stopped a vehicle that had been reported stolen from Albuquerque. Rea ini- tially told police he did not know who the vehicle belonged to, however, changed his story that he got the car from a friend. Rea refused to say who that friend was, but then questioned police if it was stolen when they took him into custody. •Jeremy K. Tirrell, 34, of T-or- C, was charged with resisting, evading or obstructing an officer. SCSD Marin was attempting to serve an outstanding arrest war- rant on Tirrell when he took off running into the desert. Tirrell re- portedly ran about 50 yards and then fell onto the ground where he was taken into custody. •Terry Garcia, 55, of T-or-C, was charged with driving on a re- voked license, improper use of registration and speeding by NMSP Officer Aragon-Vera on Jan- uary 26. Garcia was stopped for a traffic violation and found to have an interlock restriction on his li- cense. •Murry Jay Potter, 62, of Las Cruces, was arrested for posses- sion of drug paraphernalia. A ve- hicle was reported to be all over the road. When officers stopped the vehicle they observed a straw with cocaine residue on it in plain sight. Potter denied knowing where the straw came from, nor what the residue was. He was taken into custody. DUI ARRESTS •Jeffrey Loros, 22, of T-or-C, was charged with DUI, second of- fense by TCPD Maldonado. Loros reportedly drove off an embank- ment at the intersection of Smith and Date. Loros was found inside the SUV and was having problems keeping his head up while speak- ing with police. He had obviously vomited and was unable to put the vehicle in park despite its wrecked condition. Loros stated he was hurt in the crash and an ambulance was called. He was un- able to tell police how much he had drank, but said he had “a lot.” Once at the hospital, Loros re- portedly became combative, rip- ping out his IV and fighting with the nurses. He was eventually re- leased on his own recognizance by Judge Brown. •Dena M. Lara, 49, of Las Cruces, was arrested for DUI, reckless driving speeding and driving on roadways laned for traffic. Lara was tracked traveling at speeds up to 120 mph on I-25. She told officers that she wasn’t sure why they stopped her. She admitted to drinking prior to driving and failed the filed sobri- ety tests. She blew a .15 and .14 during a breath alcohol content test. 203 S. Foch St., T-or-C, NM • 894-0301 Deliveries 894-0301• www.mjexpresso.com Open 7 Days A Week! 11-6 Mon.-Fri. 11-4 Sat. & Sun. NAME VIOLATION OFFICER ISSUED Walter Laskay Insurance Peru 01/16/18 Michael Staham Criminal Summons- Illegal Dumping Peru 01/19/18 Jamie Barraza Seatbelts Zagorski 01/20/18 Glenn Amesquita Speeding (50-40) Zagorski 01/21/18 Reports are generated with information provided by the Municipal Court. County Detention List PRISONERS LIST AS OF MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 2018 Prisoner’s Name _____ Charges ___ Arrested Kandi Elizabeth Adams Warrant- Murder 4/20/16 Christopher R. Aguilera Warrant-Warrant- Failure to Comply 1/21/18 Henry Arriola Jr. Resistin, Evadin, Ubstructing an Officer 1/26/18 Jerry Autrey Warrant- Failure to Comply 12/1/17 MaribelY. Barragan Warrant- Failure to Comply 1/16/18 Jesus Alons Barron Warrant- FTA, Battery Agnst. a Hshld. Mmbr. 1/20/18 Dakota Edwin Birch Warrant- Failure to Comply 7/18/17 Nicole D. Braham Violation of Conditions of Release 1/26/18 Denver Carpenter Warrant- Contempt of Court 1/26/18 Israel Emery Culp Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon 1/21/18 Jaime Diaz Warrant- Failure to Appear 12/01/17 Holly Enriquez Recieving or transfering a stolen MV., FTA 4/8/17 Whitley K. Ferguson Warrant- Failure to Appear, Failure to Pay 1/23/18 Robert Gagnon Warrant- Failure to Comply 1/10/18 Richmond W. Garcia Warrant- Failure to Comp. w/Cond. of Release 5/2/16 Natalie G.-Hernandez Warrant- Failure to Comply 11/3/17 Kennedy K. Griffis Warrant- Failure to Comply 1/5/18 Daniel Gurrola Warrant- FTA, Agg. Battery, Parole Violation 1/4/18 Rey Hall Resisting, Evading or Obstructing an Officer 11/25/17 Michael Johnson Warrant- FTC, Possession of Controlled Sub. 1/9/18 Ronald Lee Johnson Open Count of Murder 10/8/16 Gailon James Kline Warrant- Failure to Comply 1/18/18 Justin Scott Kline Vio. Conditions of Release/Probation 9/13/17 Jennifer C. Long Warant- Failure to Comply 1/25/18 Santana M. Lopez Arrest Order- Parole Violation 1/22/18 Shawn Malizia Confinement Order Until- 10/01/2018 12/13/17 Stephanie Martinez Warrant- Failure to Appear 1/11/18 John David McCarty Minute Order- Remand in Custody 11/28/17 John Miranda Warrant- Failure to Appear 1/26/18 Robbin Miranda Warrant- Failure to Comply 8/3/17 Shane L. Miranda Violation of Conditions of Release, Battery 9/5/17 Darien Moore Warrant- Escape From Community Program 8/17/17 Edward R. Padilla Arrest Order- Prob., Agg. Assault on Officer 1/19/18 Uriah Harley Padilla Minute Order- Remand in Custody 11/14/17 Eduardo Luis Perez Warrant- Failure to Appear 2/16/17 Glenna Peterson Warrant- Failure to Appear 1/4/18 Trenton Reid Warrant- Failure to Comply 12/6/17 Nathan Wayne Riggs Warrant- Failure to Appear 8/14/17 Celso K. Stephens Warrant- Failure to Comply 8/22/17 Andrew Joel Sullivan Minute Order- Remand in Custody 11/15/17 Jesse J. Sullivan Confinement Order for 365 days 1/18/17 Charles Thompson Criminal Sexual Penetration of a Minor 3/1/17 Jeremy K.Tirrell Warrant- Failure to Appear 1/25/18 Sean Thomas Vest Parole Violation, Trafficking a Controlled Sub. 1/11/18 Nathan G.Wasson Aggravated Assault w/Deadly Weapon 10/23/17
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Letters and editorials reflect the opinion of the author, not neces- sarily that of the Sierra County Sentinel, GPK Media LLC, staff or its owners. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Sierra County Sentinel, 1747 E. Third, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901-. Dear Boss A subsidiary of GPK Media, LLC • A New Mexico Corporation February 2, 2018 • Volume 52, Number 3542 1747 East Third, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901 (575) 894-3088 • Fax (575) 894-3998 website: gpkmedia.com email: sentinel@gpkmedia.com Member New Mexico Press Association • Elephant Butte Chamber Did you get up in time to see the super blue blood moon total lunar eclipse? I had full intentions of going outside to see it; how- ever, I got busy getting ready for work and then it was daylight be- fore I realized it. I have seen some very beautiful pictures as well as time-lapse videos on the phe- nomenon, and I sure am kicking myself for missing it. I’ve always believed there is something about a full moon that seems unknowingly to most shake things up. I feel as though people have been on edge all week, more demanding, pushier and more emotional than usual, and I’m blaming the moon! Everyone I’ve talked to this week seems to have had similar experi- ences with people’s attitudes, vulnerability and flat out crazi- ness. I know I’ll be glad to see next week come, even though the moon may not be so pretty to watch as it peeks out over the mountains. -0- I’m embarrassed to admit that Tuesday was the first chance I had to attend a home sport game in quite sometime. As the packed gym rose for the national anthem I couldn’t help but feel a little emotional (this time it wasn’t the moon) when I saw Mr. Fred Wort- man standing across the gym, holding onto the rail with one hand and hand over his heart with the other. Mr. Wortman isn’t able to stand as tall as he once did, but he was standing as proudly as I’ve ever seen him as the JROTC kids presented the colors. This vet- eran, who has fought for our country and flag, was inspiring to say the least. I’ve heard from so many who have boycotted the NFL since players kneeling for the flag has become accepted, and even some who plan to skip the Super Bowl this year because of it. I must admit it was more bothersome to me that the NFL wouldn’t ap- prove of the purchase by a veter- ans’ service group to promote standing for the flag. I personally feel that is the exact method those individuals who were kneeling should have taken in the first place; buy an advertisement with your message. These individuals make mil- lions of dollars every year. They could either return some of it or share their money through proj- ects with the less fortunate – rather than try to show their sup- port by kneeling – or market their message with their money. I feel either of those two avenues would provide a much greater impact than the division their kneeling has brought. As discussed several times, the men and women who have fought for our flag, our country and our freedoms also fought for those individual’s rights to take a knee and speak their mind. The message turned into a movement and now people are so busy hat- ing on the lack of respect, that their original intention has been lost. I have found myself proud to stand at a rodeo with every other person in attendance, see elderly men and women at a meeting or function painfully stand during the national anthem or pledge. I will say I have never been more proud to know Mr. Wortman per- sonally than I was on Tuesday. Thank you for your inspiration. Thank you for your service and thank you for being proud to be an American, Mr. Wortman! -0- In 2015 we started the ‘Best of the Best’ awards in Sierra County. The turnout has always been great; however, this year it is a lit- tle overwhelming! I’m so proud of our readers for supporting their favorites and wanting them to be able to proudly display the Sen- tinel’s Best of the Best awards. We will be tallying up the num- bers over the weekend and next week. I am truly praying that we can get through all of the ballots and categories in time to an- nounce the winners next week, as planned. I have faith, but seri- ously there are so many ballots returned I’m not positive it’s hu- manly possible. 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And now that many alerts can be sent directly to your smart- phone, you’ve got an even better chance to pre- pare for an approaching threat. But when it comes to safeguarding your financial situation, you’ll need to be ready well in advance – and the follow- ing moves can help: Strengthen your home. Your home is probably your biggest asset, so you’ll want to do everything you can to keep it safe. In the face of a truly calami- tous event, such as hundred-mile-per-hour winds or the advance of uncontrollable fire, there may not be much you can do, but in less dire circum- stances, your actions can help. Your insurance professional can offer tips on protecting your res- idence. Maintain sufficient insurance. It’s a good idea to review your existing homeowners or renters insurance periodically to make sure you are suffi- ciently covered for all possible hazards. Keep in mind that homeowners insurance does not typi- cally cover flooding, so you may need to purchase flood insurance from the National Flood Insur- ance Program. (Depending on where you live, this coverage may be required when you get your mortgage.) Also, in conjunction with maintaining your insurance, you should document your possessions, so you may want to make a video inventory as well as a written list containing descriptions and values. Create an emergency fund. A natural disaster can lead to a wide array of unanticipated costs: appliance repair or replacement, hotel and restaurant bills, insurance deductibles – the list could go on and on. Consequently, you’ll help protect yourself and your family by building an emergency fund. Some of this money should go into a liquid, low- risk account, but you may also want to keep a small amount of cash at home in a safe place, as ATMs and credit cards may not work during or following a disaster, when you must purchase needed supplies. Protect your documents. As you go through life, you’ll accumulate a lot of documents – mortgage papers, insurance policies, financial accounts, tax statements and so on. If disaster strikes, you may need these documents. You’ll want to store paper copies in a fireproof and waterproof box or safe at home, in a bank safety deposit box, or with a rel- ative or close friend. Of course, we’re now living in a digital age, so you can store electronic copies of important documents in a password-protected format on a removable flash or external hard drive. Better yet, you might want to use a secure cloud-based service. With luck, you can avoid being victimized by a natural disaster. But, as the old saying goes: “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.” From a fi- nancial perspective, that’s good advice. [This article was written by Edward Jones and provided by Krystie Wear, your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, 1502 North Date St. T-or-C, NM, 575-894-9054.] Krystie Wear – FINANCIAL FOCUS – Be Financially Prepared For Natural Disasters - Guest Editorial - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 101; USE THE RESOURCES YOU HAVE By Bruce Swingle SIERRA COUNTY MANAGER The Third Judicial District Court’s recent decision that most of the water rights claims by the owners of the Copper Flat Mine’s water rights are not valid was a substantial loss for our commu- nity. It was a loss for our youth, schools, our residents, our senior citizens, our workforce, and our businesses. The first rule in economic de- velopment is to use “available” resources to stimulate an econ- omy. Sierra County has copper, gold and silver. We could try to recruit an Intel or major auto manufacturer to the region, but we don’t have the resources to start or sustain these industries. We do have minerals. Minerals require mining. Recognizing the resources we have in Sierra County, three of the four local governments approved resolu- tions supporting the mine. Copper Flat Mine is an incred- ible opportunity for our commu- nity. This type of opportunity does not present itself often. It reminds me of an opportunity Albuquerque once had. Many will remember when Bill Gates and Paul Allen created a little known Albuquerque company called Microsoft. Within three years, Albuquerque lost Mi- crosoft. Imagine what the land- scape in Albuquerque and New Mexico would look like today had the Duke City retained Microsoft. Albuquerque and New Mexico residents lost a game changer. Well, Copper Flat Mine is a game changer for Sierra County. Should THEMAC not find a vi- able solution for water soon, the resultant affect will be detrimen- tal to the residents of Sierra County and New Mexico. If the mine does not open, the commu- nity will continue to decline in population, lose more jobs, gov- ernments will continue to de- crease services, and most importantly, the quality of life of our residents will continue to de- cline. Simply put, we need jobs and revenue to improve the quality of life in Sierra County. This will only occur when the economy is stimulated. The court’s decision abolished, at least for the time being, an important opportunity to radically stimulate our econ- omy. If the community can get the mine opened, Copper Flat Mine will create over 300 good paying jobs and generate over $200 million in taxes. These im- pressive numbers do not include the actual construction costs for mine infrastructure, the thou- sand plus workers needed to build the infrastructure, nor do they reflect the improvements to property values. Currently, our youth leave the community to seek meaningful employment elsewhere, while our skilled workers work for far less than they can make in nearby communities. One can’t blame our youth or skilled work- force for leaving; they must work and get paid reasonable wages. This community needs rev- enue to survive and grow out of the longstanding downward tra- jectory it’s been in for decades. It takes revenue to improve our schools, hospital, public works infrastructure, senior programs, public safety, and for quality of life advancements. Our kids, our workforce and our community deserve better. Alanon Meetings Available Are you troubled by a loved one’s alcohol abuse? If so, you may want to attend an ALANON meeting. Those in the area who attend have found it possible to obtain serenity and restore san- ity, whether the problem drinker is sober or not. It all begins with you and changing your own be- havior. We have meetings on Tuesday at 12 noon, Wednesday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. All meet- ings are held at the St. Paul’s Episcopal Fellowship Hall on 407 N. Cedar, two blocks north of East Third Ave. For more information call 575-973-2339 and ask for Judy. We hope you will try it. We have all been where you are now. Subscribe To THE SENTINEL!
- 6. Readers’ LettersA6 Letters do not necessarily rel- fect the opinion of this publica- tion, its owners, employees or advertisers. WONDERFUL PEOPLE I would like to share with you about two separate occasions when I was shopping for food at Walmart here in Truth or Conse- quences. At the end of last month, and again today, two different people paid for the groceries I wanted to purchase. They were witnesses that I had to explain to the cashier that some of the items were to be paid in cash, the other on my debit card, and that it’s the end of the month and my money is short. A woman last month insisted on paying for the food I was at- tempting to buy. Again, today, a man did the same thing. I’ve never had anything like this hap- pen to me before. I lived in Baltimore, Maryland all my life. Poverty is rampant there, including my own set of fi- nancial circumstances, yet I never had anything like what happened to me here in T-or-C. Yet, both times I would bet that the woman and the man were not in any sig- nificantly better financial circum- stances than myself. I can’t get over this and I feel compelled to let the people here in T-or-C know about this won- derful experience. s/Bill Ernstberger takethebadwiththelousy @mail.com T-or-C, NM DRIFTWOOD: A TRUE STORY Last week, while walking to- wards Denny’s Restaurant, I greeted a street man sitting on a corner near Walmart. On the ground beside him was a piece of curvaceous driftwood about two feet long, along with an open half pint of varnish and a paintbrush. Looking up at me he said, “I came across this piece of drift- wood in a mountain arroyo while camping. I want to seal the cracks in the splinters and make it shiny so maybe I can sell it.” His face was hopefully enthusiastic. “I like your idea,” I said, sup- porting his effort to become inde- pendent, actually elated that he wanted to raise himself up in the world. Not every street person has such a dream. “I’d like to have a way to stop begging on the streets, stop drift- ing.” When he stood up he re- vealed a tall, strong physique that drew my admiration for keeping fit; even better when hitting the fifties. “I’m going to Denny’s for cof- fee,” I offered. “How much do they charge?” the man asked. “Two dollars and thirteen cents,” I grimaced. “Once or twice a month I indulge.” “I have my own coffee for camping,” he stated. “But… if I can spend two dol- lars for coffee I can donate two dollars for varnish for your drift- ing driftwood,” I replied. “God bless you,” he said. s/Elizabeth Khalsa Sage Citizen, 3760 East 3rd Ave. T-or-C, NM HATE IS COUNTERPRODUCTIVE Here is a tip for my liberal po- Sierra County Sentinel • February 2, 2018 1607 N. Date, T-or-C, NM Pet of the week sponsored by MANY ANIMALS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION SEE THEM AT SIERRA ANIMAL SHELTER 894-2240 Morine is a mixed breed female approx. 3 mos. 2.2 litical friends: “What You Hate Gets Bigger.” If you give away your attention to how that terrible Trump seems to be everywhere, the universe hears: “Trump is Everywhere, Trump is Everywhere.” This is The Law of Attraction. The world gives you more of what you focus on. It’s that sim- ple. Bill Clinton (one of your boys) said this: “Holding a grudge is like taking poison and waiting for the other guy to die.” Hating is counterproductive. Do you want to minimize our President’s influence on your life? Ignore him. He will get smaller and disappear from glaring atten- tion. Attention is everything. What you fixate on gets bigger, what you ignore gets smaller. Hate is bad Ju-Ju anyway. Your Hate is post marked “Return to Sender.” Don’t worry; be happy. Work for positive good. It could be pro- tecting polar bears. It could be developing a wind farm. This is how reality works. s/Jeff Loftus Artesian Ct., T-or-C, NM CLARIFICATION I know people have a hard time believing this. but I have a life outside of CAAT. I have opin- ions that are not those of CAAT. I was an animal advocate long be- fore moving to Truth or Conse- quences, and if I ever leave would hope to continue the work I do. Last week I wrote a letter to the editor and stood up in the city commission meeting to oppose the police department decision to not allow volunteers to have ani- mal contact. I did that as an ani- mal advocate. Not CAAT and not as a representative of CAAT. I did say CAAT had no prob- lems with over 800 animals, but I also said PetsAlive had no prob- lems in seven yrs. Those are sta- tistics. Neither one states that my opinions and either of these or- ganizations are the same. Anyone could have found those facts out and presented them, but because I founded CAAT everyone as- sumes what I say that I must be speaking for CAAT. Not so. I was speaking for the animals. I went to Santa Fe this week to Come join us on the second Tuesday of the month at noon inside the Cooper building near the main entrance. friendsofeb@gmail.com THEFRIENDSOF ELEPHANTBUTTELAKESTATEPARK EMAIL US AT: OR LOOK FOR US ON FACEBOOK NEED VOLUNTEERS 2.2 SIERRA COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY Reserve tickets at 575-740-1318 or 505-259-4186 Limited availability - not available at door& More! ANNUAL LINCOLN DAY DINNER FABULOUS MEAL FEB.17 • 5-6 NO HOST BAR • 6 DINNER ELEPHANT BUTTE RV EVENT CENTER MUSIC & DANCING CANDIDATES GREAT SPEAKER $50/person Get your tickets! 2.16 For The Love Of GolfTuesdays & Thursdays in February, $30 includes greens fees, golf car rental, & practice balls. (Mention this ad when reserving tee time) 744-4653 Valentine’s Day Brunch. Wed., Feb. 14 • 11 - 3 • $12.95/person Call the restaurant & bar for details. 744-7106 Take a moment each week and flashback to a date and time that was recorded in your hometown newspaper, the Sierra County Sentinel. Next week we’ll give you the date of the previous week’s feature. Flashback Friday Last Week’s Flashback: Instructor Of The Year May 2, 1990 Sierra Electric Cooperative Board Appoints Committee on Nominations In accordance with the By-Laws, and to provide candidates for consideration for the position of Board Trustee at SEC’s Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees ap- pointed certain individuals to serve on the Committee on Nominations as follows: Committee on Nominations Phone Darla Ham (District 1) 740-2678 Debby Bell (District 2) 740-0641 Johnny Weisenhunt (District 3) 743-1629 The 2018 Annual Meeting of the Members will be held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Hot Springs High School Gymnasium located on New School Rd. off Date Street in T-or-C. At this meeting, elections will be held for three positions on the Board of Trustees for Sierra Electric Cooperative, Inc. Registration for this meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. The following are the incumbents that are up for re-election. District 2: Judy Smith District 2: Tom Stroup District 3: George Biel If you are interested in serving on the Board of Trustees and would like your name placed in consideration for nomination, please contact a member on the Committee on Nominations no later than Thursday, March 8, 2018. Please refer to Sierra Electric Cooperative, Inc. By-Laws, Section 4.06: Nomi- nations regarding the procedures for nominations. The Board of Trustees has also appointed the Credentials & Election Committee to oversee the election process that will be conducted at the Annual Meeting. Credentials & Election Committee Mary Bates (District 1) Chris Auge (District 2) Dolores Ortega (District 3) 2.2Published February 2, 2018 help promote a spay/neuter bill. I did that for the animals. Will it help CAAT? Yes, but CAAT did not send me. I went at the request of animal protection voters. I did. Not CAAT. Unless I specifically say I am speaking for CAAT, please allow me to do my work and express my opinions without making as- sumptions that CAAT must feel the same. CAAT is a worthy or- ganization with a huge job to do and they do it admirably but again, I am not CAAT. s/Diane Lombardo cozdidi@aol.com T-or-C, NM Last week in Taos, a standing room only crowd of 400 gath- ered at a public forum to hear from the four Democratic candi- dates for New Mexico Governor. On February 8, southern New Mexicans will have their chance to meet and engage with all four of these candidates when the Democratic Party of Sierra County hosts the first gubernato- rial candidate forum to take place in the second congres- sional district. Jeff Apodaca, Joseph Cervantes, Peter DeBen- edittis and Michelle Lujan Gr- isham will all be present in Truth or Consequences to talk about their visions for the state, ad- dress specific issues important to New Mexico communities, and answer questions from the audi- ence. Everyone is welcome to at- tend the forum, which will be held in the Albert J. Lyon Event Center at 2953 S. Broadway. Doors open at 6:30 for the 7 p.m. forum, and it is advisable to ar- rive early to secure a good seat. Sid Bryan, Chair of the Demo- cratic Party of Sierra County, ex- plained why these busy cam- paigners are committed to again appearing on the same stage to give southern New Mexicans the opportunity to make side-by- side comparisons of their per- sonalities and policy positions. “This will be an incredibly im- portant region in 2018,” Bryan notes, “and our open congres- sional seat and energized de- mocrats will be at the forefront of making sure democratic can- didates up and down the ballot are elected to grow our economy, improve our schools, and lead with New Mexico values.” As was the case with the Dem- ocratic Congressional Candidates Forum, hosted by the Sierra County Dems in T-or-C in No- vember, the forum will be mod- erated by the well-known radio and TV journalist, Fred Martino of KRGW Public Media in Las Cruces. Democrat Candidates For Governor To Be In T-or-C
- 7. By Ric Miller Last week we spoke of power. Face it – power is one heck of an aphrodisiac. Men have killed for power. Wars have been started because of power. People have be- come political leaders because of power. Money has been made and lost because of power. However, let us take a few moments to dis- cover true power. True power does not come in the form of aggression. Jesus un- derstood true power and used it throughout his ministry. True power comes in the form of tak- ing care of others. Jesus’ was con- cerned more about others than of himself. Hours were spent minis- tering to others, lessons were taught about others. Finally, the new faith movement, Christianity, was more concerned about oth- ers than anything else. Jesus’ love for others included His death upon the cross. The type of power I am truly talking about is love. Jesus’ love for us was His desire to fulfill the wishes of the Father and His love for us to reunite with the Father. That is true love. His desire is to do what is good for others. God’s love for us and the love we must show to others. Truth is, God’s love for us changed the world. Prior to Christ’s life upon the earth, power took the form of destruction and hatred. When Christ came upon the earth, things changed. Now love, (power) has taken over from the evil. Think for a moment of Christ’s teaching of the “Good Samaritan.” One of Jesus’ teachings was to show His audience that we are obligated to care for those less fortunate. If anyone was less for- tunate, surely it is you and me. God came in human form to care for those less fortunate, you and me. His goal was to lift us out of the lower stage we exist. Now, what do we do with this information? I’m convinced we need to tap into our greater source of power – with God. The time has come when we name that higher power to enable our lives. The time has come when we need to accept Jesus into our lives to improve our power. HAS NEW MEXICO LOST PRIDE IN ITS ANCESTRY? Over 400 years ago New Mex- ico’s founder, Adelantado Don Juan de Oñate, brought with him families and soldiers to settle here. In this barren land they were resourceful and rebuilt their lives with what they brought. Yet today, New Mexico is at the bottom of the list in our country in many ways – crime, sluggish economy, school dropouts, sub- stance abuse, depression, poverty and suicide. We must ask, have we have lost connection with our ances- tors who were resourceful and courageous enough to trek into the unknown and build their homes and industry from the ground up? IMPACT MINISTRIES 109 N. Date Street SUNDAY SERVICE 10:00 AM BobDaugherty,Pastor Fellowship Alliance A Family Friendly Christian Church 1601 East Sixth St. Sunday Worship – 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study 10 a.m. Children’s Bible Study – 11 a.m. Bill Winkler, Pastor St.Paul’sEpiscopalChurch 409CedarSt.•894-9596 CHURCH OF CHRIST BIBLE STUDY 10:00 a.m. ASSEMBLY 10:55 a.m. EVENING SERVICE 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m. 1500 E. Third St. T-or-C, New Mexico Welcome To Truth or Consequences Inspirational Programming GOSPELHOURS: Sun.8am-12pm • Sun.-Thur.7pm-9pm 9:30 a.m. – Bible Study 10:45 a.m. – Traditional Worship (Broadcast Live On KCHS) 6:00 p.m. – Bible Study First Baptist Church 220 Broadway • 894-3005 ; SUNDAY ; ; WEDNESDAY ; Pastor: Dudley Bristow 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Fellowship 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Worship Service First United Methodist Church 426 Austin St. • 894-2553 Pastor Xavier Torres First Christian Church 203 E. Third, T-or-C Sunday • 10:45 a.m. All ages welcome! 575-740-1273 COME AS YOU ARE... YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME HERE... EVERY SUNDAY 9 a.m. Coffee and Conversation 10 a.m. Worship and AllStars for Ages 0-5th Grade WEDNESDAY 5:30 p.m. WIRED (Youth Group) 6th - 12th Grade 516Highway195(Justlookforoursign),ElephantButte,NM 575-744-4487 CHURCH AT THE BUTTE Travel East on 3rd, take right fork to Desert Springs Lutheran, ELCA 1685 Caballo Rd, T-or-C • TheRev.PeterCacoperdo 575-740-4214 BibleStudy•9a.m.• WorshipService10a.m. If you would like to have your church included in the Church Directory, call us at 894-3088! “Blessingscrowntheheadoftherighteous” -Proverbs10:6 Worship Opportunities • Bible Study 10 a.m. • Worship 11 a.m. • Fellowship Lunch 12 p.m. • Worship at Sierra Health Care1:30 p.m. 601 HILLCREST DR. 575-640-0363 • WWW.SIERRACHURCHOFCHRIST.COM “WALKING IN HIS LIGHT” SIERRA CHURCH OF CHRIST Sundays “May the God of hope fill you with all Joy and Peace...” Romans 15:13 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. Free Community Dinner Last Saturday of Month at 5 p.m. Community Linda Hack _______ Discover your internal DNA of success ____________ Too many disappointments? Not enough success? A7February 2, 2018 • Sierra County Sentinel Rix Relationship Ramblings MEL - is an active, loyal & lov- ing 50 lbs Australian Shepherd- red heeler mix born in 2015. Comfortable hiking w/his human buddy & cuddling at his/her feet. SMOKEY - mellow and friendly 7 years old domestic shorthair male. Great addition to a household w/or without other felines. Available For Adoption At Desert Haven Animal Refuge 575-894-2639 or weR4pets@gmail.com Open to visitors on Tuesdays 10 - 4 The Bullocks Cash for Clubs program is a long standing community- oriented fundraising program offered by the Bullocks Grocery Store Management team as a way for local 501-c-3 non-profit organizations like ours to receive ongoing financial help from the local grocery store. All the Bullocks receipts that are dropped off in our collection box inside Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe, the Truth or Consequences Public Library, the Williamsburg Post Office and Desert Haven Animal Refuge are regularly collected, tallied and redeemed by Josephine for the Sierra County Humane Society. Our organization receives 2 percent of the total amount of Bullocks receipts redeemed. It’s a great way for everyone who supports the cause of companion animals and who also appreciates our efforts, to help fund our SCHS sterilization program. We also collect aluminum cans. The funds collected provide funding for the sterilization program as well. Our SCHS Can Corral is located next to Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe in T-or-C. To all the nice people who regularly drop off your donated bags of aluminum cans into our Can Corral, please ensure that they are always contained in durable plastic bags that you have carefully tied shut. It saves our volunteers a lot of time and effort when they must gather the bags of cans to re- deem them. Do you need financial help in getting your companion animal ster- ilized? We make rebate certificates available to you. Perhaps you care for stray or feral cats in your neighborhood and would appreciate for all these felines to be sterilized, so that they don’t add to the feline pop- ulation around your home. We cover the entire costs of sterilization for those felines. Contact us at 575-894-1694. The office phone at Desert Haven is manned every Tuesday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During those hours, Corinne, our volunteer Administrative Secretary, returns all the phone messages left throughout the week on the an- swering machine. You can pick up applications for the spay-neuter re- bates at the T-or-C Police Department, also at Paws & Claws Thrift Shoppe during business hours, Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit us at www.DesertHavenAnimalRefuge.com. Chat with us at www.Facebook.com/DesertHavenAnimalRefuge and www.Facebook. com/PawsnClawsThriftShoppe. Our mailing address is POB 638, Williamsburg, NM 87942. In this barren land the Spaniards were in a state of “do- or-die,” so they stuck together to survive and not give in to hope- lessness and depression. Oñate negotiated with the many pueb- los to establish treaties and a guarantee to help protect the pueblos for permission to settle. The settlers brought with them wheat, chili, fruits and nuts, grapevines for wine making, over 6,000 head of domesticated ani- mals, farm tools and the weaving loom. They taught mapping tech- niques, building and brick mak- ing, carving techniques, agricultural techniques, printing, writing, books, poetry and plays, They brought the gospel, taught singing and how to read the bible. The pueblos helped to feed the Spanish for the first three years. Ref: youtube.com/ watch?v=tLl_xEYe3Bs Today in New Mexico, we not only carry in our blood the tenac- ity of Spaniards, we also have in us wisdom of the land in the na- tive Americans and the determi- nation of Europeans, Asians and Africans, all who were resource- ful in learning how to use their surroundings to build this great country. Today New Mexico again is in a “do or die” situation from the lack of jobs. Those of old were re- sourceful and used what was around them to sustain life. Out here there are no trees to build homes so they built with mud. No, we no longer have manufac- tures or mining to provide jobs, but there are opportunities all around us and “in us” that we are overlooking. Be sure to visit my blog for videos on the resourcefulness of our ancestors who made America number one in the world. My blog: lindahacksucces- soflilfe.blogspot.com/. Be sure to catch my radio program on KCHS each Friday at 5:05 p.m., Saturday at 7:15 a.m., Sunday at 5:45 p.m., and Monday at 10:15 a.m. on kch- sradio.com or KCHS 101.9FM. Call us with your guess at 575-894-3088, we'll print the name of the first correct caller each week. (SENTINEL Photos/Chuck Wentworth) Hint: A lot of dirt involved in this structure. Last Week’s Answer: The “old hanging tree” is a prominent feature and often the topic of discussion for visitors to Chloride. Whether tales of its use as a gallows are true or not, the old tree nonetheless stands to greet every guest and still omi- nously begs the question. First Caller: Jessie Fields, congrats! Where Is That? Submit your own Sierra County stumper! Email it to sierracountyphotos@gmail.com subject line: Where Is That? Please include your name, the location of the photo and a phone number so we may call you. Locations in Sierra County only please. 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- 8. A8 • February 2, 2018 Communitygpkmedia.com • Sierra County Sentinel 2.9 GIVE A GIFT AS UNIQUE AS YOUR LOVE FREE GIFT WRAPPING 500 Broadway, T-or-C, N.M. • 894-3055 A DRUG STORE AND MUCH, MUCH MORE DAVIS - FLECKUNITED PHARMACY (SENTINEL Photo/Chuck Wentworth) Motorists passing along East Third Avenue Saturday morning, January 27 encountered a stream of water, reminiscent of runoff from a passing shower. No such luck this time, the stream emanated from a significant water line failure along Corbett Street. The issue forced city workers to tem- porarily close a portion of Corbett, but they quickly halted the leak and effected a repair of the line in short order. No, It Wasn’t Rain (Courtesy Photo) The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 44 presented National Youth Hero awards to Eli Wilcox and Noah Kohler for their heroics in saving a younger child from drowning in the city pool this past summer. Congratulations to these quick acting young men. Pic- tured are Linda Nenno, C & Y chairman, Eli Wilcox and Noah Kohler. American Legion Awards Local Youth By McKenzie Luna • 4-H Council Reporter ARREY RUSTLERS NEWS The Arrey Rustlers 4 -H Club held their first meeting of the year in January and was attended by ten members and five adult leaders. Officer elections were held and positions filled as follows. Pres- ident, Kaylee Gonzales; Vice President, Carolyn Crossroad; Secre- tary, Kimberly Wilson; Treasurer, Kamerun Gonzales; Reporter, Dylan Johnson and Representatives: Leslie Chermidae, Delaney Haley and Amber Johnson. Members are looking forward to a fun-filled year, including club demonstrations, community service and camping. Also discussed were club projects, activities, and members voted to hold two fundraisers. The first fundraiser will be a Trail Ride, hosted at Caballo Lake State Park in early April, and a Hay Ride in early November. We will have more information on the events in the 4-H Corner as time gets closer. CABALLO WRANGLERS NEWS The Caballo Wranglers held their first meeting of the year and elected new officers. Buddy Negley was named President; Dawson Guttule, Vice President; Shane Negley, Secretary/Treasurer; and Council Representatives were selected as Mason and Logan. The Caballo Wranglers meet the second Sunday of most months at the Caballo Church at 2 p.m. The February meeting has been cancelled; the next meeting will be March 11. New enrollments for any club are being accepted online at - Hotline.com. CABALLO CLOVERBUDS The Caballo Cloverbuds met Sunday, January 28 and discussed the many uses of baking soda. They talked about how it is used for cleaning and baking and most important they learned that baking soda can also be used to put out a fire. The young members did two science experiments with baking soda and were able to blow up a balloon by mixing baking soda with vinegar. They used the same principle to make volcanoes. As always Cloverbud Leader, Jessica Hearn, provided more ed- ucation about baking soda during the club’s snack time. Using the air holes in their cupcakes, the club talked about the great uses of baking soda while finishing up their home cooked treat! The Caballo Cloverbuds is for the youngest members of 4-H, ages 5 to 9 and is a great place to fall in love with 4-H. UPCOMING EVENTS •A State 4-H Rodeo Board meeting is scheduled at the Socorro County Extension Office on Saturday, Feb. 3 at 1:00 p.m. •The next Winston Leggins meeting will be held at the WCCD Community Center on Monday, Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m. •There will be a County Council meeting at the Sierra County Extension Office on Monday, Feb. 12 at 5:45 p.m. 4-H Corner Rio Grande Valley Casa Welcomes New Staff, Members, Volunteers By Destiny Mitchell The Rio Grande Valley CASA program, (Court Appointed Spe- cial Advocates) has undergone many changes in the past few months, and we’d love to share them all with the community. The program would first like to wel- come and recognize Phyllis Mecca, the program’s new Execu- tive Director. Phyllis has a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from NMSU, which she received in 2010, and has spent the past decade work- ing for CYFD, DWI, and the Misde- meanor Compliance Program in Sierra County. All of these accom- plishments make her a great fit for the director of this non-profit program that trains volunteers to represent children in CYFD cus- tody in the 7th Judicial Court Dis- trict. Along with filling the vacant director position, Phyllis and my- self, the Sierra County Volunteer Coordinator, have worked to- gether to hire two additional vol- unteer coordinators for Torrance County, a program that had been without a coordinator since Au- gust of 2017. Fearing complete shutdown of CASA services in Torrance, the new team of coor- dinators along with the director will be working very hard to re- store the program that came to an unpredictable halt back in September. Torrance County will be avidly recruiting volunteers in and around the area, as well as for Socorro and Sierra Counties. The final staff member joined our team in October of 2017. Ember Budd is the new coordina- tor for Socorro County, and has spent the past three months catching up on the enormous caseload that her county is expe- riencing. Volunteers are severely needed in all three counties, and trainings will be offered in Feb- ruary and March of this year. The RGVCASA program would also like to introduce three new volunteers to join the ranks of the program in January 2018. Maria Weir, Blair Davidson and Ariel Davis have all been sworn in by the 7th Judicial District judges and assigned Sierra County cases. They have com- pleted nearly 40 hours of train- ing and pre-work and are prepared to tackle the cases and advocate for their assigned chil- dren to the best of their abilities. They join current volunteers Tiffany Holmes, Lisa Todd, and Yarrow Dankert, all of whom were sworn in last May. Honorable mentions go out to Shawn Montgomery, who volun- teered with our program over the past few months and has re- ally helped us make it through the holidays. Thanks so much! Welcome to all our new volun- teers, and we hope to see you out in the community fulfilling your new volunteer duties. The CASA Board of Directors has also increased in member- ship. Board President Merry Jo Fahl welcomed two new addi- tions to the board recently. Rita Johnston and Dan Morrell will be joining Vice-President Carlos Padilla, Secretary/Treasurer Catherine Mackenzie, along with members Susan Lafont and Guy Wimberly. The Board of Direc- tors oversees the financial as- pects of the non-profit organization and is in charge of hiring a director for the program. The meet once a month and have done an excellent job to help to revitalize the CASA program. We have annual fundraisers planned throughout the year where we raise money to sup- port our program. Our next event will be a CASA sponsored Golf Tournament at Sierra del Rio Golf Course in Elephant Butte. The tournament will take place on Saturday, June 2, beginning at 8 a.m. CASA is seeking hole sponsor- ships at $125 each, silent auction items, and monetary donations from the community, to support child advocacy in Sierra County. Donations and sponsorships can be mailed to RGVCASA, PO Box 293, T-or-C, NM 87901, dropped off at 311 Broadway, or picked up by calling Destiny at 575-740- 7542. Teams can register at Sierra del Rio Golf Course by call- ing 744-7100. Two of our ongoing fundrais- ers are used ink cartridge recy- cling and collection of Bullock’s receipts. Once again, thank you to everyone in the community for your support of this wonderful and integral program. Even the smallest contributions are appre- ciated. KCHS 1400-AM 101.9-FM KCHSRADIO.COM Listen 24/7
- 9. ObituariesFebruary 2, 2018 • Sierra County Sentinel A9 By Etta Pettijohn For The SENTINEL ©Copyright 2018 Sierra County Sentinel The Sentinel publishes paid obituaries but offers brief death notices free of charge. For more information contact the Sentinel at 575-894-3088 or sentinel@gpkmedia.com FELTS Dr. Ricky D. Felts, 65, passed away peacefully Jan- uary 25, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Gloria Arvidson Felts; his son, Matthew Felts and wife Kelly of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; two grandsons: Jacob Ricky and Benjamin Thomas; fa- ther, Howard Felts of T-or-C, NM; two sisters: Janet Brede- meyer and husband Ronnie of Waco, Texas, Vickie Rutan and husband Dave of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Felts (Karen) in 2016; and his mother, Patty, in 2008. Ricky was born in San Bernadino, California and raised in Belen and Albuquerque, NM. After high school gradua- tion he served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee, stationed in Gulfport, Mississippi; Subic Bay, Philippines and Rota, Spain until 1973. Ricky then went on and graduated from NMSU in 1977 and then Baylor College of Dentistry in 1980. Following his love of the outdoors, he moved to T- or-C in 1981 to start his dental practice until he retired in 2010. He had the joy of providing care to many wonderful pa- tients and practicing dentistry with his son, Matt, for five years. He enjoyed a lifelong passion of hunting and fishing with his family and special friends. He was a lifetime mem- ber of the American Dental Association and a fellow of Academy of General Dentistry. He also enjoyed coaching Little League baseball for seven years. During his 18-year battle with cancer, he received phenomenal support from friends, family, patients and the medical community, and at the end, Amber Care Hospice. Two days before he left this life he said, “I have been blessed with a great family, good friends, loyal staff, special patients and a wonderful life.” We ask all to come celebrate Dr. Felts’ life with us on Fri- day, February 2, 2018 at the Church at the Butte starting at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dr. Felts’ name to Fellowship Alliance Church of T-or-C; Sierra County Little League (800 N. Cedar St., T-or-C, NM 87901) or a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. & Sierra Crematory, LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., T-or-C, NM 87901, 575/894-2574. For online memorial messages please visit www.kirikosfamilyfuneralhome.com. KUCINSKI Wilma R. Kucinski, 92, a longtime residence of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia. Wilma will be cremated and laid to rest with her hus- band, Walter, at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at a later date. Arrangements are by Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc. & Sierra Crema- tory, LLC, 303 N. Cedar St., T- or-C, NM 87901, 575/894-2574. For online memorial messages please visit www.kirikosfamilyfu- neralhome.com. MARSHALL Jessie L. Marshall, born June 12, 1944, passed away January 8, 2018. He is now at peace and gone fishing with his beloved wife, Carole L. Marshall. Jessie is survived by his children: Elaine Marshall, Paul and Bry Kenney, and Duane Kenney; and his grandchildren: Jillian Mar- shall, and Mackenzie and Hogan Kenney. Jessie was a wonderful person and will be fondly remembered and missed by many family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at Caballo Tavern, NM- 187, Arrey, NM on February 10, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. STROUD Jack William Stroud was born on June 6, 1931 in Dav- enport, Iowa. Jack departed this earth on Saturday, Janu- ary 20, 2018, at the New Mexico State Veterans’ Home in Truth or Consequences. His plan to survive his family and friends almost succeeded except for his wife, Diane, of 32 years. No services are planned. WADDELL At 10:53 a.m., January 20, 2018 in Las Cruces, New Mex- ico, Olagene Cosper Waddell, 78 years of age, left her earthly body and went to be with the Lord. Olagene was born in El Paso, Texas on March 31, 1939 to Oliver and Eu- genia Cosper, who owned a farm at La Mesa, NM. Sometime around 1952 Mr. Cosper sold the farm and bought a ranch near Kingston in Sierra County, NM. Olagene graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1957. While there she met and married Harvey Chat- field. The Chatfields had three children: Jack, Norman and Leann. Olagene took the kids to church at the old Ca- ballo School House and even- tually helped start the Caballo Community Church. In her early thirties, Ola- gene moved to El Paso where she worked as a bookkeeper for the pro golfer, Lee Trevino. With adventure in her soul, she bought a small plane and learned to fly. On weekends you could find her at the Little West Texas Airport learning to do aerobatics, or on the beaches in Mexico where her and her friends who formed a flying club would take all their airplanes, enjoying life to the fullest. She made lifelong friends that she kept in touch with throughout the years of her life. She moved to Denver, Colorado for a short period of her life where she worked as an accountant for USDS Waste Company. She enjoyed the time that she spent in Colorado; however, life soon took her to Grand River, Iowa, where she owned and operated a local bar and grill. She made many friends and memories while in Iowa, but her traveling spirit called and she moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where she worked as an accountant for the Hilton Anchorage and then as the president of Alaska Bingo Supply, from which she retired. In later years she married her lifelong friend and soul mate, Bob Waddell. They resided in Wasilla, Alaska. She and Bob owned a commercial fishing boat and loved to fish in the waters off the coast of Alaska. Bob and Ole, as they were affectionately called by their friends, owned Dew Services, a construction company. During their time to- gether they loved to go on winter adventures. They loved to travel in Mexico and once drove their motorhome along the Gulf of California and on to the Panama Canal. They traveled across Mexico in a vagabond van, truly enjoying their time together. At any time during the winter months you could find them at flea markets in Arizona or driving the Canadian highways. Finally they settled in Hillsboro, NM, where Olagene had many friends and family. There they lived out the final years of their lives. She is survived by her three children; many grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Mable Summer; and two brothers, Butch Cosper and Richard Cosper. She was truly proud of her family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eugenia Cosper; her father, Oliver Cosper; her brother, Ed Cosper; and her husband, Bob Waddell. A memorial service will be held at the Caballo Commu- nity Church February 3 at 10 a.m. A reception will follow the service. We Really Get Into Helping You Hear 1500 N. Date, T-or-C Every Thursday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 920 N. Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1-800-950-8816 HEAR ON EARTH Call today for your free hearing evaluation. @2018 THANK YOU FOR THE LOVE AND SUPPORT, ALL THE FLOWERS, FOOD CARDS & JUST BEING THERE FOR THE FAMILY. IT IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. MAY GOD BLESS YOU EACH AND EVERYONE. THE FAMILY OF DAVID R. BRYANT 2.2 Stop In Today & Save 10¢ Off Tuesday 704 Broadway, Williamsburg • Open Daily 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Penny Per Ounce Drink Refills Everyday Pay cash & save on gas daily Wennie Wednesday 2 for $2 all day long Save 10¢/gallon on Tuesday - excludes Diesel Good To Go Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Daily Specials NOW OPEN! New Hours 303 Jones, T-or-C Mon. & Tues. 7 -4 • Wed. - Sat. 7 - 8 Meatloaf Chicken Fried Steak Chile Rellenos Posole Fish Fry Pulled Pork Sandwiches A Las Cruces legislator has introduced a bill that would exempt Spaceport America from certain Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) requirements. Senate Bill 429, the “Spaceport Confidential Records Act,” is sched- uled for a hearing on Friday, Jan. 26 in the Senate Public Affairs com- mittee. Sponsored by Senate President Pro Tem Mary Kay Papen, (D-Las Cruces), if adopted it will allow records like computer systems, visitor logs, security videos, data storage systems, advanced instru- ments and spaceport facility technology to be kept confidential by the New Mexico Spaceport Authority (NMSA). The same legislation was introduced last year, but stalled in a Senate committee. NMSA officials contend the exemption will protect sensitive and pro- prietary private entity customer information maintained by the space- port authority in the development of the space business in New Mexico. However, an open-government group is opposing the measure, contending the taxpayer-funded facility has a “troubling” pattern of withholding public records. The state’s IPRA currently covers all public bodies and agencies, with the exception of public hospitals. Spaceport Authority Seeking Confidentiality Exemption VFW Post 1389 Member Activities By Dallas Lipscomb We had a great week at VFW Post 1389 in Elephant Butte playing darts, pool, shuffleboard and enjoying great food. Here’s what happened this week, plus some events coming soon. Jan. 22 – The 6:30 p.m. Cricket Dart tournament winners were Orlando, Penny, Dallas and JL. From 5 to 8 p.m. Jan. 23 –The 701 dart league winning team were Tom, Nancy, Bud, Margaret, Bob, Rick and Lisa. Jan. 24 – Free pool all day and then Karaoke by Bill Molina from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 25 – Slingo night. Come out to eat, play and win. Friday, Jan. 26 –Sue Barr and Tammy Lane entertained the crowd. Jan. 27 – Hosted a birthday party in the banquet hall with Suthern Blend supplying the music. 20 pool players also had a 9-ball tournament. Jan. 28 – Watched NFL Pro- bowl. UPCOMING EVENTS Open shuffleboard all day on Tuesdays and a 9-ball tourna- ment every Saturday at 4 p.m. Free popcorn everyday. Sunday, Feb. 4 – Souper bowl party. Bring a canned good to do- nate to the local food pantry as an entry fee. Dress up in your fa- vorite fan gear, bring a dish for the potluck and plan on having a great time. Friday, Feb. 9 – Happy Valen- tine’s Steak Dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Steak cooked your way with sides, plus music, dancing, and raffles. All for $25 per couple or $15 for singles. Get your tickets at the Post before they sell out. Feb. 3 is the deadline. In March we will host the Con- cerned Veterans For America for a veterans legislative seminar and USO entertainment night. The USO pin-ups will be enter- taining here March 31. ANNOUNCEMENTS If you are interested in work- ing at the VFW please apply at the Post. If you want to become a member you risk nothing to apply for general membership or auxiliary. We are asking our friends to rejoin and rediscover the positive atmosphere at our Post. Need a place for your parties, give us a call. We have the largest banquet hall and dance floor in Sierra County, and the best main- tained pool tables in southern New Mexico. Call (575) 744- 5787 for more information. God bless our veterans and the United States of America. Pray for those who are serving at home and abroad and those vet- erans who are still suffering due to their sacrifices.
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Any package purchased before Feb.11 automatically enters you into a drawing for 2 Fiesta concert tickets to Mark Chesnutt! Celebrating Valentines Day with “Four Days Of Love” Feb. 11, 14, 17 & 18. Chocolate covered strawberries included with any package during “Four Days Of Love” Breakfast Daily 7 - 11 • Dinner Nightly 5 - 9 Weekend Brunch 11 -2 • Sat. & Sun. Only Join Us Feb. 14 fora specialValentine’s Dinner Locals receive a 10% discount! 501 McAdoo St. • 894-0353 •Reservations Required For Valentine’s Dinner 2.9 election process can be obtained by contacting the T-or-C city clerk’s office at 894-6673, the Elephant Butte city clerk’s office at 744-4892, or Williamsburg’s village hall at 894-6385. •Voter Registration – There is still time to register to vote in the March 6 municipal election. The Sierra County Clerk’s Office will close voter registration at 5 p.m. Tuesday, February 6. To register, stop by the Sierra County Clerk’s Office, 100 North Date Street during regular busi- ness hours. Further information may be obtained by phoning the clerk’s office at 894-2840. •Absentee Voting – Sierra County’s municipal clerks began issuing absentee ballots January 30. Absentee ballots, both in-per- son and by mail, will be accepted by the respective administrations until 5 p.m. Friday, March 2. •Early Voting – Early in-person voting by paper or electronic bal- lot will begin at Sierra County’s respective municipal offices Wednesday, February 14. Early voting will end at 5 p.m. Friday, March 2. COUNTY, STATE & FEDERAL ELECTION – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 •The primary election cycle for this year’s state and federal elec- tion is set to kick off with a preprimary convention designa- tion candidate filing day February 6. •Major party candidate filing day is Tuesday, March 13. Sierra County candidates must register with the Sierra County Clerk’s Of- fice, 100 North Date Street, be- fore the close of business at 5 p.m. •Primary election write-in candidate filing day is Tuesday, March 20. •Major party Primary Election Day will be Tuesday, June 5. •Independent and Minor Party Candidate Filing Day for Novem- ber’s general election will be Tuesday, June 28. Those seeking to appear on the general election ballot must register before 5 p.m. on that day. •June 28 has also been set as filing day for Judicial Retention Candidates. New Mexico is a gun friendly state. Every law abiding adult has the right to keep a weapon in their vehicle. Zia Kayak Outfitters has small semi automatic handguns for sale that are only $128. Perfect to have protection with you, especially when driving on Interstate 25 in the middle of nowhere! Russ Trager of Zia Kayak says, “You can spend more, but this gun goes bang when you pull the trigger.” Zia’s hours are 10 a.m. -6 p.m. Thurs., Fri., Sat., Sun., and Mon. (closed Tues. & Wed.). Address is 310 Rock Canyon Rd., Elephant Butte (across from Fire Dept.) Telephone 575-744-4185. Pd. Adv. Protection Need Not Cost A Lot Of Money •Further information about the upcoming party primary and general election is available through the Sierra County Clerk’s Office, 100 North Date Street, 894-2840. A full range of election and voter information is also avail- able online by visiting New Mex- ico Secretary of State website (www.sos.state.nm.us). Mad Hatter Tea Party Planned By Susan Brandt The Mad Hatter Tea Party is being billed as an event for adults to use their imagination, and enjoy some laughs and good food. Participants will have the op- portunity to put on their favorite hat, no matter how big, silly, or tiny, and join the Mad Hatter, Alice and a variety to characters for a fun filled evening Wednes- day, March 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at Geronimo Springs Museum, 325 Main St. in Truth or Conse- quences. Awards will be presented by for hats worn, although they are not mandatory, as well as a vari- ety of other tea party games. Tickets are $30/person, which includes a teacup and saucer, a gift bag and a variety of tea sandwiches, salad, muffins, cookies and a variety of teas. There is limited seating for the event, with all seats by reserva- tion. For more information, call The Cobblestone (the event pro- moter) at 575-740-1685, or email cobblestoneshopping- guide@gmail.com. Tickets can be obtained by contacting The Cobblestone or stopping by A Touch of Yesterday, 409 Broadway, downtown T-or- C, NM. Credit cards, checks and cash are accepted. 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