February 2006 - Mountain Times

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National Forest News
Page 3
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Tree Thinning in Timberon
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Community Section
Page 8 thru 11
Local Wildlife News
Page 4 and 5
The Hitchin’ Post
Page 9
The New Mexico Forestry Division has once again awarded to the Timberon
Development Council, for administration of funding to property owners, the
Wildland Urban Interface Grant for tree thinning. The
Grant can cover up to 70 percent of the cost to thin
your property for tree health and fire safety.
An initial mail-out has been sent to some
of the Timberon property owners. If you
do not receive a letter, you are always
welcome to fill out an application for the
funds.
...Continued on Page 6
Commentaries
and Letters
Page 14 and 15
Trading Post
Classifieds
Page 16
And Much More...
National Forest
Fire Restrictions
Before Thinning
After Thinning
January 13 – The Lincoln National Forest will implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions beginning January 20,
2006. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions prohibit the use of fires,
campfires, charcoal grills, and other open flames outside of developed campgrounds. Gas stoves are permitted. The restrictions also prohibit smoking except
within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed
recreation site, or while stopped in an area at least
three feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all
flammable material. As always, the use of fireworks is
prohibited on National Forest System lands.
Warm temperatures, lack of snow, dry winds, and
abundant dry grass are causing fire danger to increase
rapidly on the Lincoln National Forest. “This unusual
weather is moving fire danger into the High/Very
High range,” said Forest Fire Management Officer Paul
Schmidtke. “We have not had any measurable precipitation in southeastern New Mexico in several
months. In the past two years we’ve had good monsoonal moisture which helped increase grass on the
forest floor. That grass is now tinder dry, and the
recent warm temperatures and dry winds can cause
that fuel to burn very rapidly,” Schmidtke said.
The long-term outlook is for continued above-normal
temperatures and below-normal precipitation through
March. Forest officials are urging people to use caution this winter.
The Timberon
Election Situation
and Other Concerns
The Tuesday, January 10th Timberon Election
was stopped - postponed - by order of Judge Jerald
Valentine of the 3rd Judicial District Court in Las
Cruces. This was one of the decisions that have so
far come out of a lawsuit filed against the Timberon Water District by Arlin Gambel, Lyndol Wilcox,
Dwayne Beagles and Virgil Beagles in June of 2005.
The following is an overview of the Judge’s written
opinion regarding various election issues that had
been added to the original suit…
Three positions on the Timberon Water District
Board of Directors need to be filled, as opposed to
only the two that were on the ballot. In the written
opinion… “The Court concludes that the Board
erred in its determination of the term of office that
some of the newly elected directors could serve.
The court finds that this error was inadvertent,
caused by the confusion engendered when resignations occurred before the end of a term.” The
Judge indicated that Larry Hansen had over-served
his term by two years, Betty Phillip’s term had ex...Continued on Page 7
Problems with the
Mail in New Mexico
January 16 – In a private meeting with U.S. Postal
Service officials, U.S. Senator Pete Domenici today
expressed his growing concern over poor postal
service in Roswell and across the state.
January 10 - The Otero County Commissioners proclaims a ban
This Resolution is to remain in effect for thirty days (30) or until
Domenici is a member of the Senate Homeland
in Otero County on all burning of open flames, fires, campfires rescinded by the County Commissioners.
Security and Government Affairs Committee (HS(except in designated areas) trash, rubbish, shrubbery or other January 16 - Due to abnormally warm temperatures, low humid- GAC) which has jurisdiction over the Postal Service.
material of any kind within the affected unincorporated area of the ity, high winds and the abundance of dry, fine fuels, fire danger On Thursday, he met with Postmaster General Jack
County. Fireplaces in particular, the unquenched ashes from same, throughout eastern New Mexico is high. Fire incidents for all wild- Potter and Vice President for Government Relations
may present a significant hazard and use should be discouraged land fire agencies are increasing daily.
Tom Day, Sr. in his office.
during this period of drought.
The NM State Forester, has placed the following restrictions on
Potter told Domenici that he was aware of innon-municipal, non-federal and non-tubal lands in creasing service problems in Roswell and other
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Chaves, Colfax, Curry, DeBaca, Eddy, Guadalupe, Har- towns, and that the Post Office has taken action by
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...Continued on Page 3 tive action to improve service.
Otero County and State Fire Restrictions
February is Pet
Dental Health Month
by Jennifer Green, DVM -- Veterinary Medical Services
Dental health is as important for our four-legged friends as it is for us. Did
you know that the #1 cause of bad breath in dogs and cats is bacteria from
plaque and tartar.. and oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health
problem for pets? Just imagine if we didn’t brush our teeth. Yuck! Ideally,
we should be brushing our pet’s teeth at least weekly and getting their teeth
checked during their annual examination.
Start brushing your pet’s teeth when they are young and they will get used to
it. For older pets, start by putting your index finger in their mouth and rubbing their gums, then give them a treat for being good (preferably a dental
treat). Then you can progress to a finger brush or even a soft bristled baby
toothbrush. For toothpaste, just use a baking soda and water paste. Never
use human toothpaste as it has too much fluoride and flavorings and often
the foam and strong taste bother them. There are special flavored tooth-
Problems with the Mail ...Continued
“I have become increasingly concerned and frustrated over the poor mail service in
Roswell and across the state. Today, I told the Postmaster directly that something must be
done. My constituents are receiving time sensitive items like medication, bills and social
security checks as much as six weeks late. Even first class mail is taking two weeks. I understand that the times are tough budget wise for the Post Office, but this level of service is
unacceptable,” Domenici said.
The Senator has received numerous complaints from constituents regarding the poor quality
of service in the Roswell area. Roswell has seen a large portion of its mail service moved to West
Texas. Among the measures to be implemented by USPS to improve service are new standard
operating procedures and a renewed focus on employee efficiency.
Domenici also focused on similar service complaints in Roswell, Las Cruces and Santa Fe, as
well as the need for a new postal facility in Rio Rancho.
The news release above, addresses the problem this newspaper has had in getting issues to
its subscribers in a timely manner. There have been readers calling in from Las Cruces asking
where their paper was... over two weeks after they were mailed out! We have had subscribers call from around the Dallas area to report that
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pastes made just for dogs and cats if you prefer something besides the baking
soda paste.
Regular dental checkups are important because plaque and tartar left
untreated can lead to gum disease which in turn can lead to infection and
tooth loss. It is even being studied for links to heart, kidney and liver problems. Gum disease that advances enough to involve the ligament that holds
the tooth in the gums cannot be cured, only managed, so early treatment is
essential.
Healthy teeth and gums are essential for a healthy pet. See your veterinarian
to get your pet’s teeth evaluated and schedule a dental cleaning if needed.
The Tree Thinning Grant
In Timberon ...Continued
The drought conditions on the mountain have not subsided, and if possible, have worsened
over the winter. The Council strongly encourages any property owner wishing to take advantage of this cost share program, to do so as soon as possible. Now is an excellent time to thin,
as the bark beetle is usually dormant in the winter.
Although we continue to hope for additional moisture in the near future, weather forecasts
for this area are looking pretty grim.
The previous grants have made a dent in the problem, but Timberon still has many properties with large quantities of trees and underbrush. Many lots have been impacted by the
bark beetle, drought and disease. These monies many not be available in the future, so if you
have been contemplating thinning, or defensible
space thinning, please contact the Timberon Development Council at 505-987-2464.
Timberon, NM
You may also check the website www.timberon.
info to copy an application and mail to Timberon
Development Council, Inc., P.O. Box 417, Timberon, NM 88350. Also at this location, you
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There are also some before and after pictures
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PO Box 1005
Timberon, NM 88350
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MOUNTAIN TIMES - FEBRUARY 2006 ISSUE
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What’s Happening on the Sacramento Ranger District
OFFICE HOURS
The Sacramento Ranger District Office, located in the Village
of Cloudcroft, at 61 Curlew Place, is open Monday – Friday
7:30 am – 4:30 pm.
INFORMATION REQUESTS
Questions regarding management practices of the Sacramento Ranger District may be addressed to: Frank Martinez;
Sacramento Ranger District: P.O. Box 288, Cloudcroft, N.M.
88317.
The Sacramento Ranger District is within the Lincoln National Forest. Questions regarding management practices for
the Lincoln National Forest may be addressed to: José Martinez, Forest Supervisor, Lincoln National Forest, 1101 New
York Ave., Alamogordo, N.M. 88310.
There are two websites containing visitor and forest management information regarding the Lincoln National Forest. They
are: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln/ and http://www.fs.fed.
us/largewatershedprojects
TOLL FREE FIRE DISPATCH
There is now a 24-hour toll free phone number to call and
report possible wildfires. The number is 1-887-695-1663.
We also encourage all our readers to contact the district at
505-682-2551 to report any suspicious smoke or unattended
camp fires. If you are planning a slash or trash fire on your
own property that will produce visible smoke please notify the
Otero County Sheriffs office at 505-437-2210.
BACK COUNTRY ETHICS
It is important for us all to remember that in the back country forest lands you are basically on your own. Be prepared
to take care of yourself and the back country you admire and
enjoy. Pack out what you pack in and leave your public lands
better than you found them.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS IN FOREST
Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect,
no campfires, charcoal grills, or any
open flames. Gas and other fuel fired
stoves are OK. Use common sense;
be very vigilant during windy conditions. Keep all vehicles on the roads
or cleared parking areas.
THE GREATEST GOOD FILM
Frank Martinez has made available
on 3 day loans our DVD film “The
Greatest Good” the 100 year history
of the Forest Service. It is wonderfully produced, photographed, and
has a superb musical score. A compelling and truth telling story, good
and bad, about the philosophy, history
and goals of the Forest Service. Just
see Jerry at the front counter in the
Ranger Station. The tradition of the
forest service has always been, “caring for the land and serving the people
for the greatest good over the long
run.”
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES
Our district office receives many
inquiries on the use of OHV’s, especially all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) on
Forest Service land. The Sacramento
district has 235 miles of trails, of which 80
percent are considered suitable for ATV’s and motorcycles.
Most of our 2000 miles of forest service roads are also available unless gated, bermed, or marked with restricted signs.
New Mexico state motor vehicle laws apply on Forest Service roads, only motorized vehicles that are
registered and operated by a licensed driver are
allowed. ATV users are advised to check with their
local Forest Service office for a list of the trails/
roads that best suit their needs. ATV use is not
allowed on village, state, or county roads. Do not
park or ride in any meadows or grassy areas.
SLASH PIT SCHEDULE
The slash pit area located on Highway 244 near
the junction of Highway 82 is closed for the winter
season. It will open as soon as possible in the
spring.
CAMPGROUNDS
The developed campgrounds and picnic sites on
the Sacramento District have closed for the winter
season. Individual campsites dispersed throughout the forest are available year round. Good
places for individual camping are Upper Karr,
Bluff Springs and James Canyon areas. Please call
our district office at 682-2551 for further information.
by Jerry Lutz
FUELWOOD AREAS
Four fuel wood areas are currently open to the public...
Pig Ridge (West Side Road FR-90) –
Pinon/Juniper 2 cords for Free Use.
Slide Area (South on 6563)
– mixed species, 4 cords for Free
Use.
Walker Area (23 miles toward
Pinon) – pinon/juniper, 2 cords
for $20.00.
Bailey Canyon (3miles northwest
of Cloudcroft on Hwy 82) mixed
species, 4 cords for $20.00.
Please contact the District Office
for permits, maps, and the most
current information on these areas.
New Mexico state law requires that any person cutting,
removing, transporting, or selling
any woody materials must have
the written consent of the owner
or proof of ownership with them.
The requirement is for woody materials
that are cut from public or private land
The Bureau of Indian Affairs at
Mescalero sometimes has fuelwood
for sale. Call (505) 671-4410 for
information. Several sawmill and timber
companies also sell firewood. Contact them
directly for more information.
BUYING LAND?
If you are purchasing land, always make sure that it has
legal access from a public road. If there is other private land
between the land you are purchasing and a public road, there
should be some type of documentation that you will have access across that land. Documentation may include an easement or documentation in the deeds. (Forest Service personnel are not trained in legal matters – if you have any questions,
please consult a professional.) If you must cross land administered by the Lincoln National Forest to get to your private
property, i.e., your property is surrounded by Federal land
and no public road accesses it, please give us a call at the
Ranger Station and speak to Marcie Stokes.
RECREATION
The National Recreation Reservation Service is taking reservations for 2006 for the following Group Campgrounds: Aspen, Black Bear, Lower Fir, Slide and Upper Fir.
To make a reservation, call 1-888-444-6777. A website is
available that allows customers to check availability dates and
make on-line reservations. Reservations may be made from 5
days to 1 year in advance. The web site address is: http://reserveusa.com/.
Forest Fire Restrictions ...Continued
Smoking, dumping ash from woodstoves, and burning
debris are all prime candidates for starting fires, especially on the windy days that occur this time of year. The
Forest is requesting addition funding to bring seasonal
firefighters normally hired in April back to work early.
Many other federal agencies and local governments
in southeastern New Mexico are also implementing
restrictions. Please check before using fire anywhere
in the area to determine if there are additional restrictions.
More information concerning fire restrictions on the
Lincoln National Forest can be obtained by contacting
your local Forest Service office in Ruidoso (505-2574095), Cloudcroft (505-682-2551), or Carlsbad (505885-4181), or by contacting the Supervisor’s Office in
Alamogordo (505-434-7200).
County - State Fire Restrictions ...Continued
New Owners ... Gerold and Jennifer Green
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Smoking is restricted to enclosed buildings, within vehicles equipped with ashtrays and on paved or surfaced
roads, developed recreation sites or while stopped in
an area at least three feet in diameter that is barren or
cleared of all flammable material.
Fireworks are prohibited in wildland areas. Wildiand
areas include lands covered wholly or in part in timber, brush, grass, grain or other flammable vegetation.
The State Forester is allowing exceptions to the ban
on fireworks where they are a part of a public exhibit
approved by the local fire department.
Campfires are prohibited unless the following exceptions are met. An exception is granted where cooking
or heating devices use kerosene, white gas or propane
as a fuel in an improved camping area that is cleared of
flammable vegetation for at least 30 feet or has a water
source. The State Forester is also allowing exceptions
for charcoal grills and wood and coal stoves within
yards associated with a residence or on the premises
of a business. New Mexico State Parks Division will determine which areas within its parks are designated for
campfires.
Open burning, i.e., burning of cropland, fields, rangeland, debris burning, slash piles, prescribed burning or
weed burning, is prohibited.
For more information or updates, call the Fire Restrictions Hotline at 1-877-864-6985.
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NM Game and Fish
WILDLIFE NEWS
Bad Ice... Four Lakes
Closed to Ice Fishing
January 10 – Recent warm weather has thinned the ice
at four popular ice-fishing lakes in northern New Mexico,
prompting officials to close the lakes to all ice fishing until
further notice.
Ice fishing at Fenton, Maloya, Alice and Eagle Nest lakes
will remain closed until conditions improve, officials with
the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, and New
Mexico State Parks said. The ice at all four lakes melted
substantially with recent temperatures reaching into the
50s, causing unsafe conditions and leaving areas of open
water. Limited bank fishing is still available at all the
lakes.
For more information and current ice conditions, please
call Fenton Lake State Park at (505) 829-3630, Sugarite
Canyon State Park (Lake Maloya and Lake Alice) at (505)
445-5607, or Eagle Nest Lake State Park at (505) 3771594.
Conditions are posted in the weekly fishing report on
the Department of Game and Fish Web site, www.wildlife.
state.nm.us.
HOMES AND LAND
IN TIMBERON
$221,700.00 Timberon Moss Ranch Subdivision Lot 19,
1,836 sqft (+/-) 2003 Karsten Double Wide on 12.43 acre
lot of tall pines with wonderful panoramic views. Three
bedrooms with large walk-in closets, two baths, bright and
sunny large open living room with coffered ceiling and
adjoining reading area, formal dining room with wood
see through fireplace into living room, office area, utility
room, nice large kitchen with island and morning room.
Front deck 10’ x 68’ runs the full length of house. Covered
back deck is 8’ x 16’. There is a 30’x40’ shop/two car
garage.
$70,000.00 S03-13-19, Two bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths,
approximately 1,200 sqft, central heat with a pellet stove,
furnished, nice sun room and a most fantastic view. This
home is located on approximately 1 acre with nice Ponderosa Pines.
ROBERTS REALTY
PO Box 1, Timberon NM 88350
505-987-2440
WWW.TIMBERONNM.COM
US Fish and Wildlife
Register Early for the Fifth Annual
High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival
January 11 – The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish,
in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy of New Mexico and
the Grasslans Charitable Foundation are inviting you to join a
flock of grouse enthusiasts for the 5th Annual High Plains Prairie Chicken Festival April 7-9 in Milnesand, New Mexico .
Participants are encouraged to register early, as the event is
limited to the first 100 individuals who pay the $80 registration
fee. Sign-up deadline is April 1, but available spots usually are
filled before then. Registration is limited because of the sensitivity of the lesser prairie chicken during the breeding season.
The $80 per person fee covers all field trips, five meals and a
commemorative poster.
Registration forms and more information about the festival
can be downloaded and printed from the Department Website
at www.wildlife.state.nm.us/recreation/prairie_ckn/index.htm.
Milnesand is a small crossroads community in the heart of
New Mexico’s prairie grasslands about 30 miles south of Portales. Each spring, lesser prairie chickens congregate on tra-
ditional booming grounds called leks. To witness these birds
during their mating ritual is an unforgettable experience.
Festival participants will have opportunities to...
• Observe and photograph the mating rituals of the lesser prairie chicken.
• Get hands-on demonstrations from professional wildlife biologists.
• Birdwatch with some of the best birders in New Mexico.
• Talk with ranchers and biologists working to conserve prairie chickens.
• Learn about the Southern Great Plains ecosystem.
• Enjoy good food and Western hospitality.
For more information, contact Dawn Davis, lesser prairie
chicken biologist, New Mexico Department of Game and Fish,
(505) 762-5127 or dawn.davis@state.nm.us
Tip Leads to Two Arrests in Poachings of Four Deer
...Shows Need for Strong Anti-Poaching Legislation
January 11 – Two men accused of poaching four deer in the poachers on notice: We won’t tolerate people who disrespect
Hondo Valley in early December face maximum fines and pen- our wildlife.”
alties totaling more than $8,000 - the New Mexico Department
UPDATE
of Game and Fish announced.
McDaniel was sentenced to 60 days in jail, 1578 days of unJustin McDaniel, 21, and Christopher Kramer, 21, both of Al- supervised probation, and paid $1,743 in fines and court costs.
amogordo, also face maximum 52-month jail terms if convicted Kramer was sentenced to 14 days in jail, 1624 days of unsuperin Lincoln County Magistrate Court. The two men were arrested vised probation, and paid $893 in fines and court costs.
Tuesday and booked into the Lincoln County jail in Carrizozo.
The investigation into this case was aided by a tip to OperaThey are accused of illegally spotlighting and killing four deer tion Game Thief, (800) 432-4263, in which callers can remain
December 11, taking one deer head and leaving the animal car- anonymous and can earn cash rewards if information leads to
casses to rot. McDaniel and Kramer each are charged with four charges being filed.
counts of unlawful killing of deer, four counts of
spotlighting, and one count of unlawful possession
of deer.
Department conservation officers are continuing their investigation into other illegal deer killings in the region, including five deer killed near
Cloudcroft in Otero County. Statewide, in the past
few months poachers going after trophy heads or
just cheap thrills have killed at least nine deer, 11
elk and a bighorn sheep, a practice Governor Bill
Richardson says is intolerable.
“Poaching is a serious problem, it denies
hunting opportunities and harms wildlife,” said
Governor Richardson. “We have to find better
ways to stop these poachers than just slapping
them on the wrist with misdemeanor penalties.
That is why I support Game and Fish’s efforts
to make poachers pay heavier prices for disrespecting our wildlife.”
Anti-poaching legislation will be introduced in
the upcoming session to give the State Game Commission authority to increase civil assessments for
poachers convicted of killing “trophy” wildlife.
For example, a poacher of a very large bull elk currently may be assessed only $500 in civil penalties.
A proposed anti-poaching bill could increase that
assessment to thousands of dollars.
“We need more tools to deter poaching,” Game
Commission Chairman Leo Sims said. “Poaching
of any form is stealing from the State of New
Mexico. These people are taking some of our
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“This case is an example of how the Department is focusing intently on stopping a statewide problem,” Game Commission Vice-chairman
Tom Arvas said. “With programs like Operation Game Thief, increased patrols, and our
new Anti-poaching Strike Force, we’re putting
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NM Game and Fish
WILDLIFE NEWS
Two Non-Resident Hunters Pay
$3,193 For Poaching Oryx and Elk
January 25 – Two non-resident men charged with securing a resident license, hunting without a license,
unlawful killing and unlawful possession of oryx and elk pleaded no contest to the charges in Lincoln County
Magistrate Court and collectively paid $3,193 in criminal fines and court costs.
Instead of paying the non-resident oryx license fee of $1516, Mike Kobaly, 35, of La Qunita, California, allegedly purchased a $109 resident oryx license using an expired New Mexico driver’s license and an old Ruidoso
Downs address. He then allegedly used that license to kill an oryx on the McDonald Ranch southwest of
Carrizozo. Additional investigation by Conservation Officers Terry Scarafiotti, Mike Matthews and State Police
Officer Chad Casson indicated that Kobaly had killed an elk on the I Bar X Ranch a few days earlier, also with
a resident license.
During the investigation, officers also discovered that Roberto Janetti, 49, of Zephyr, Nevada, allegedly killed
an oryx on the McDonald Ranch without having an oryx license
in his possession.
Kobaly was fined $400 with $300 suspended for each of two
counts of illegally securing a resident license. He was fined
$1,000 with $600 suspended on each of two counts of unlawful
killing of an elk and oryx. He was also fined $1,000 with $600
suspended for each count of unlawful possession of the elk and
oryx. Kobaly was assessed $342 for court costs. He paid a total
of $2,142 in criminal fines and court costs.
Janetti was fined $1,000 with $600 suspended for the unlawful
killing of an oryx. He was fined $1,000 with $600 suspended for
the unlawful possession of the oryx, $100 for hunting without a
license, and he paid $151 in court costs. Janetti paid a total of
$1,051 in criminal fines and court costs. He also agreed to pay
the Department of Game and Fish $1,000 in civil damages for the
oryx.
The 2006-2007 Big Game and Trapper Rules
and Information Booklet is now available online
at www.wildlife.state.nm.us
The Sikes Act
Representatives of the Department of Defense, the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service and the International Association of Fish and
Wildlife Agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding today
that will help manage natural resources on military installations,
under provisions of the Sikes Act. The Sikes Act was enacted in
1960 to promote sustained multipurpose use of natural resources on lands controlled by the Department of Defense.
The management plans consider a variety of natural resource
uses and encourage public access to military reservations for
hunting, fishing and birding, when appropriate.
“I’m pleased that our agency is a part of this effort,” said
Dale Hall, Service Director. “We’re grateful that the Sikes Act
helps us address so many important resource issues, and
we’re proud to be a partner with the Department of
Defense and the International Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies.”
Military installations often include relatively large
areas of wildlife habitat, wetlands and vital ecosystems
that host marine mammals, rare flora, more than 320
threatened and endangered species.
US Fish and Wildlife
Grand Jury Indicts
Game Park Owners
February 2 - The owners of two private elk hunting parks were indicted
Wednesday by a Cibola County Grand Jury on a total of 41 felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with an alleged operation to illegally drug and
transport wild elk, and for allegedly receiving stolen bighorn sheep heads.
Kirt L. Darner, 66, and his wife Paula D. Darner, 49, owners of the 40-acre
Lobo Canyon Ranch north of Grants, were charged with several felonies, including receiving stolen property, transportation of stolen livestock, and tampering with evidence. They are accused of illegally moving as many as four
state-owned elk from the Lobo Canyon Ranch to the Pancho Peaks ranch and
game park in southeastern New Mexico in 2002. The Pancho Peaks Ranch is
owned by Steve W. Lewis of Artesia.
Lewis, 46, was indicted on two felony counts of conspiracy in connection
with his alleged role in acquiring or providing the animal tranquilizer, xylazine
hydrochloride and its reversal agent, yohimbine. Zylazine hydrochloride, a
state and federally controlled substance, allegedly was used to sedate the large
bull elk so they could be moved.
Department of Game and Fish officers who executed a search warrant at
the Darner property in February 2005 also discovered a desert bighorn sheep
head and a Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep head inside a vehicle. Further examination of the heads indicated they allegedly were stolen from a Montrose,
Colo., taxidermy shop in 2000.
“These are serious crimes that we intend to vigorously prosecute,” Cibola
County District Attorney Martinez said. “We need to send a strong message
that we won’t tolerate it when people try to illegally transport, drug and
profit from wildlife that is owned by the citizens of New Mexico.”
If convicted, Kirt Darner could face a maximum 33-year jail term on nine
felony charges, Paula Darner could face 24 years in jail on six felony charges,
and Lewis could face 3 years in jail on two felony charges. The Darners and
Lewis are expected to be arraigned in Cibola County District Court sometime
in the next few weeks.
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The Timberon Water District Election ...Continued
pired, and Tom Tannehill or Joan Schug’s term had expired
- flip a coin. Sid Benson, who was running for re-election, is
no longer one of the expired terms and retains his position.
There was a question on whether the “Qualified Elector Certificate” requirement was legal. It was legal to require such
proof. In the written opinion… “No special registration for
the election is required, but for the purpose of determining
qualifications of electors, the judges may use official records,
and, in addition, they may require the execution of an affidavit
concerning the qualifications of any elector.”
A substantial number of applications for absentee ballots
were collected by Community Improvement Association of
Timberon, but not turned over to the Water District in a timely
manner. In the written opinion… “A person or organization
that is not part of a government agency and that collects absentee ballot applications shall submit the applications to the
appropriate office for filing within forty-eight hours of their
completion... and …the Court concludes that absentee ballot
applications that are not submitted timely should be rejected
by the Board.”
On the question of whether enough time was given to request
and return absentee ballots. The Judge said no. In the written
opinion… “The Board must begin to accept applications for
absentee ballots 28 days before the election. Any application
for absentee ballot forms that are required by the Board must
be available on request by electors 35 days before the election.”
Questions were asked on the constitutionality of the new
Water District Act that allows non-resident qualified elector
to vote. The Judge said that not only is it constitutional and
they can vote, but they can also run for positions on the Water
District Board of Directors.
In other issues the Court was asked to address… Both own-
ers and residents of the same property can vote… and Corporations and trusts cannot vote in the election.
The Judge stated at the end of his written opinion… “The
election shall be rescheduled as promptly as is reasonable
under the circumstances.” This appears to be sometimes in
the Spring of 2006, as the Timberon Water District has filed
appeals on some of the opinions.
The above is a simplification of the rulings… Go to Timberon’s Website for the full court ruling at – http://www.timberon.info
bility of not only supplying water and trash services… but also
maintains the roads and recreational facilities in Timberon
– including the Lodge, swimming pool, golf course, and fishing lakes. If the Water District is forced to reduce the collection of tax dollars to this lower amount, many things will have
to be changed. It is a distinct possibility that the Water District
will no longer be able to afford maintenance of the roads, or
to keep the recreational facilities open in the manner they are
now.
This is not, as it stands now, a done deal. We will keep you
updated on the situation as it develops.
Early last year, in an opinion by the New Mexico
Court of Appeals, it was indicated that a maximum of $10.00 in
taxes per $1,000.00 (10 mill) of
net taxable property value can be
collected by a Water District… this
was in reference to the Eldorado
Water District. The Timberon Water District collects about $26.00
per $1,000.00 for general operAT THE
ating capital. Before this opinion,
this was in line with the Water and
Sanitation District Act as it is generally understood… The 10 mill
applied only to the taxes for the
repayment of bonds or loans,
not general operating capital.
The new Court Opinion has a direct impact on the community of
Timberon if it is interpreted as applying to a Water District’s special
Shop Beall’s, JC Penney, Big K-Mart, Burke’s Outlet
tax levy for operating capital.
and over 25 of your favorite stores!
The Timberon Water District
Monday - Saturday, 10am - 9pm; Sunday 12 - 6pm
has the responsi-
Department store hours may vary.
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South Sacramento Water Group
Drilling a new well in Timberon.
The South Sacramento Water Group held their first meeting of 2006 on Thursday, January
12th. Guest speaker at the meeting was Geoff Rawling, a field researcher for the New Mexico
Bureau of Geology. Geoff is working on the mapping project being done in the Sacramento
Mountains and brought the group an update on the project. According to Geoff the project,
which began in September of last year, is progressing well with a projected completion date
in late spring or early summer of 2007. Field maps of the project area have been completed
and work has begun on the underground geological maps. A portion of the project is monitoring of wells in the area. The team is currently monitoring 23 wells although they would be
interested in having some additional ones. The legislature has been approached to request
additional funds for an expansion of the project area. Representatives of SSWG attended a
meeting held with local legislators in Alamogordo on Friday, January 6th to encourage this
funding.
Steve Cook reported on two studies with the group. The first was an isotope study of the
groundwater from the Sacramento Mountains and parts of the Tularosa Basin done by Chris
Eastoe from the University of Arizona in November of 2005. This study was conducted to
determine the origin of the water in this area and the age of the water. The second report was
one a study done in February of 1983 on the hydrogeology of the Upper Rio Penasco drainage
basin between James and Cox Canyons.
Participants were informed of draft regulations which have been issued by the State Engineer
for the use of domestic wells. Included in this draft is a change in the application fee for the
drilling of a well from the current $5.00 to a proposed $125.00 and an increase in other fees
to $75.00. Diversion of water for a single household well will be reduced from the current
3.0 acre feet annum to 1.0 acre feet annum. Additional information on this draft proposal
can be obtained from the State
Engineer’s website.
Del Corazon Restaurant
The next meeting of the SSWG
will be held on Thursday, February 9th at Chimney Spring
Camp and Retreat Center at
6:00pm. All interested parties
are encouraged to attend. For
more information call Marsha
Slane at (505)687-2133.
Article by Marsha Slane
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in Timberon, New Mexico
Restaurant is CLOSED thoroughout the Winter Months
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February 2006
4TH
Timberon Library - Timberon Lodge - 11am to 2pm.
Timberon Masonic Lodge meeting - 11am - Time Shares.
Timberon Lions Club Bingo - Timberon Lodge - 7pm.
5TH
Timberon Sunday School - Chapel - 9:45am to 10:45am.
Timberon Morning Worship - Chapel - 11am to Noon.
6TH
7TH
Timberon Senior Van goes to Alamogordo - 8am.
8TH
Timberon Chapel Prayer Meeting - Little Chapel - 6pm.
9TH
Timberon Volunteer Fire Department Meeting - 6:30pm.
Timberon Lions Club Meeting - Lions Den - 6:30pm.
10TH
11TH
Timberon Development Council Meeting - Lodge - 10am.
12TH
13TH
14TH
15TH
Timberon Water District Business meeting - Lodge - 6pm.
16TH
Timberon Extension Club Meeting - Lodge - 10:15am.
17TH
18TH
Timberon Water District meeting - Timberon Lodge - 6pm.
19TH
20TH
21ST
22ND
23RD
Timberon Lions Club Meeting - Lions Den - 6:30pm.
24TH
Cloudcroft Mardi Gras Weekend - 1-866-uphigh7
25TH
26TH
27TH
28TH
Cloudcroft Fat Tuesday - 1-866-uphigh7
Sacramento Mountains Museum
At the January Board meeting, Virginia Stanbrough was
named to complete the unexpired term of former Board
member Joy Carter, who was recently killed in a tragic automobile accident. Virginia lives in the High Rolls/Mountain
Park area, where her family has resided for several generations. She is very knowledgeable of the history of the mountain communities and will be a big help on the Board. We
welcome Virginia and look forward to working with her. We
now have a full Board, and can move on with the Society’s
activities.
The Historical Society’s annual “Old Timers Reunion”
will be held on Saturday, May 13th – the day before Mothers
Day – and we are looking for qualified nominees for this
year’s honorees. We have been honoring “Old Timers” since
1978, and have named 123 people to date. A person must
be at least 84 years of age this calendar year, must be living,
and must have spent the majority of his or her life in the
Sacramento Mountains. If you know of someone who fills
these requirements, please call us at the Museum – 6822932 – and give us the person’s name so he or she can be
contacted and verify that the person is qualified. We don’t
like to overlook anyone, and you have to be alive to be honored. Once a person has passed away, it’s too late. Please
give us a call if you know a qualified person, and don’t delay.
We need time to make all the preparations for the event, and
May will be here too soon.
Any work on moving the old Mountain Park Post Office
and Depot Building to the Museum grounds is on hold until
the weather improves this spring. The Board, at the January meeting, approved a contract to up-grade the electrical
service to the Chapel building and add electric baseboard
heating. Once this is done and final work on the project is
complete, there will be a formal dedication and placing of a
plaque honoring all those who have donated funds or labor
to get the building finished.
During December, 66 visitors to the Museum came from
by Pat Rand
ten states and three foreign countries – Germany, Israel, and
Ukraine. This was our first visitor from Ukraine. So far in
January, by mid-month, there have been visitors from eight
states, and one foreign country – Wales. Now that Ukraine
has been added, visitors have come from all 50 states and
57 foreign countries, located on every continent except Antarctica.
There are a number of new items in the Museum gift shop,
including toys for the kids and cook books for the women,
that have been ordered by Assistant Curator Patsy Cornelius. There are also a number of good books about areawide history. In addition, there is a three-ring binder at the
front desk with a number of scanned old photos - many by
noted area photographers G. E. Miller and Jim Alexander that 8” x 10” copies can be made of for $10 each. You can
also view and order many of these photos on the Internet
from the Museum section of the Mountain Times Newspaper
Website... www.mountaintimes.net.
If you are not presently a member of the Historical Society,
we hope that you will consider membership for this year. It
runs $25 for a family or business membership, and $12.50
for an individual for a twelve-month period. The Society now
has over twenty-eight years of existence behind it, and is continuing to expand on the goals established back in 1977.
The Museum is open to visitors on Monday, Tuesday, Friday,
and Saturday from 10am to 4pm. It is closed on Wednesday
and Thursday and, until Daylight Savings Time begins again
in the spring, it is closed on Sunday also. Admission is $5.00
for adults and $2.00 for children from six to twelve. There is
no charge for children under six. We hope that you will consider a visit and see the changes that have been taking place
recently, particularly the addition of the Chapel Building and
the new Gift Shop layout.
If you should have any questions, comments, or suggestions about the Museum or the Historical Society, please call
the Museum at (505) 682-2932.
For corrections or additions to the Timberon portion of this
calendar - contact BF Adams at 987-2552. For the Cloudcroft events contact the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce.
For Weed contact the Hitchin’ Post 687-3862 or 687-2170.
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Below are articles taken out of “The Hitchin’ Post” from Weed, New Mexico. You can find the full version on the internet at www.mountaintimes.net, under Weed. You can
also drive to Weed and grab a couple of copies. Editor - Patsy Ward.
If You‛re Lucky Enough to Live in the Mountains, You‛re Lucky Enough!
OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHIES TO...
- Phil and Lois Fuller on the loss of their son, Bryan Austin Fuller, 43, who passed away
December 30 in Roswell, NM. A memorial service was held January 4 at Calvary Baptist Church
in Roswell.
- Cyndy and Dean Nesbit on the loss of Cyndy’s father, Beryl Durham, who passed away
January 5 in Lubbock, TX. He was buried in Spur, TX January 8. A memorial service was held
January 10 in Carlsbad.
- Tammy Mobley on the loss of her mother, Geraldean Bundy, on January 23. Funeral
services were held January 27 at the Mayhill Church of Christ.
- James and Karen Rodgers on the loss of James’ father and an aunt.
- Yvonne Oliver on the loss of her mother, Bessie Walker. Funeral services were held in
Alamogordo January 28.
A HEARTFELT “THANK YOU”...
We wish to thank everyone who helped and are still helping us since Obie’s accident. God is
so gracious and merciful. We are so blessed to live in the mountains and to have friends like all
of you. Thank you for the love you have shown us, the cards and food. To Francis and H.B.
Newell for taking such good care of “Buck” and looking after our home. Thanks to the men
who built our fence and those who donated material. For Jerry Miller and his crew who built
Obie the ramp. Thanks to Debbie, or special postmaster, who took care of our mail. Thanks
to all of you, your kindness is very much appreciated. God Bless each of you.
In Christian Love, Obie & Patricia Manning
“JOURNEY TOWARDS HEALING” WORKSHOP...
Russ Wright
Sessions are held at RavenWind, 3pm, the 3rd Sunday of each month, with the exception
of February. This session will be held on the 26th due to a scheduling conflict. All are welcome.
Discussion topics will include pain control, stretching exercise, guided imagery, kinesiology,
aromatherapy, energy healing, and diet. The workshop will begin with a presentation on a
specific topic and include demonstrations where appropriate. There will be plenty of time for
questions and discussion. The setting will be comfortable and informal, healthy refreshments
will be served, and there is no charge.
I have found that many medical problems are messages our bodies are sending to us, asking
us to pay attention, and change the way we are doing things. For example, a painful medical
problem might be founded in an old injury or trauma we suffered years ago, which is now
surfacing in a surprising way. We can learn to listen to our bodies, tune in to those messages,
and find ways to help our bodies heal themselves. Of course, there is always a place for medical doctors in our lives, especially when dealing with serious medical problems. But are there
alternative and complementary means to better health that you have yet to explore? Having
studied a number of these alternative paths over the years, I would like to introduce some of
them to anyone who is interested. Please reserve your space by calling 687-3073.
BOOKMOBILE...
The bookmobile will be at the Weed Post Office Tuesday, February 7, 1:15pm to 2:30pm.
COME JOIN THE FUN...
Make your own cards, valentines, as well as other cards needed throughout the year. We’ll
use rubber stamps, lace, and anything else that gets in our way. Come for a short time and
one or two projects or join us the full time. Bring, scissors, glue, and anything else you can
think of! Monday, February 6, 1:30pm to 4:30pm at Patsy Ward’s house. Call 687-3486 or
687-3104 for more info.
SMA “FORMER STAFF REUNION AND RETREAT”...
This year, the Sacramento Methodist Assembly is celebrating its 75th year of life in our
mountains. The Assembly is having a “Former Staff Reunion Retreat” the weekend of March
31 April 2. There are many of us in the mountains who have worked at one time or other at
the Assembly, and Camp Director Jim Hengstenberg is getting out the word about the retreat
to all former SMA staff. Call the SMA at 687 3414 to get information and to register. He is
also requesting we get out the word to friends and family who live elsewhere but who may be
interested in a weekend of music, relaxation, and reconnecting... while
seeing the paved roads and new Forrest Lodge at SMA.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
...John & Karen Braziel, 14th
...Billy and Jean Weddle, 17th
...Paul and Kim Comino, 20th
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
...Jeff Winkle, 2nd
...Lisa Crawford, 3rd
...Glen Adams and Shannon Walker, 6th
...James Otts, 7th
...Russ Wright, 9th
...Arita Cady, 11th
...David Williams, 13th
...Patsy Ward, 22nd
...Dallas Coder, 27th
Weed
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY
...Judy Wagner, January 24
If you can read this,
thank a teacher.
If you’re reading it in English,
thank a soldier.
VISIT TIMBERON’S WEBSITE
WWW.TIMBERON.INFO
LOOK AT WHAT TIMBERON HAS TO OFFER.
THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING THERE!
COMINGS AND GOINGS...
We enjoyed having our part timers, Michael and Cynthia, spend New Years with us. Michael’s daughter and her children were also here. They all love it here and look forward to
coming back soon.
We were also pleased to have Barb Schuessler’s son, Jeff Perry, and his wife, Marty, and
daughter, Christina, visit the weekend of January 6.
CONGRATULATIONS...
Evelyn Miller who is now a great grandma. Christopher Clyde Alvarez was born January
16, in Amarillo, TX to Evelyn’s granddaughter, Brandy, and her husband, Clyde. Christopher
weighed 7 lb. 11 oz. and was 21 inches long. Baby and parents are doing great!
GET WELL WISHES...
Dub Schussler who is in the hospital to receive treatment for an injury as the result of a
fall. Get better soon, Dub!
GOOD NEWS...
Julie Burris who received her miracle through prayer. She learned her sister is now cancer
free.
Jim Walls who learned he has a cyst instead of a tumor on his kidney. His eye surgery went
well, also. He’s home and feeling well enough to attend our weekly community breakfasts and
Book Club meetings.
THANK YOU...
Noel & Shirley Akers and the entire staff of the Weed Café for the wonderful New Year’s
Eve party!!! Everything – food, entertainment, and fellowship – was fantastic. The bright spot
of the evening was when Obie & Pat Manning walked in. Obie is recovering well and looks
wonderful. We’re so glad to have you home!
Dub & Barb Schuessler, Doug & Evelyn Miller, and Jim & Claudine Walls for the
computer paper. The Walls donated enough to keep the Hitchin’ Post in print for at least
another year!
SYMPATHY...
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Marvin “Rip” Van Winkle who passed away recently.
WEED COMMUNITY MEETING...
New officers elected at the January 30 meeting are Slim Stewart, President; Tom Ward,
Vice President; Francis Newell, Sec/Treas; and Frances Goss, Community Coordinator. The
Board of Directors are Noel Akers, outgoing president; Pansy Northrip, outgoing Sec/Treas;
and Jimmy Goss.
The next meeting will be held at the Weed Café, 11am, March 4. Everyone is invited to attend
and to bring their ideas on how to get more people involved in community affairs. We also
welcome ideas on activities that we all would enjoy.
WEED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL T SHIRT 2006...
The deadline for Bluegrass tee shirt design entries has been extended to March 31. First
prize, $50. Contest open to everyone.
SUPPORT MAPPING OF THE SACRAMENTOS...
Russ Wright
To all of those who wrote or phoned your legislator last year, thank
you for helping to get the Sacramento Mountain Hydro geological Map
project partially funded. It is time again to press our legislators to approve the continued funding of this project. The legislature is in session
now. Please take a moment and write, email or fax your legislator in
Santa Fe. Do it today!
Decisions are being made every day that impact our watershed. These
decisions can potentially affect all of us. Yet there is little known and
written about this mountain water supply. We must build a database
that must be used to make decisions in a way that sustains our and their
water supply. You do have a voice if you decide to use it.
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Timberon
The Timberon Development Council’s January Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney approximately 10am on January 14, 2006. He asked if
anyone would like the minutes to the previous meeting be
read. Fran Trendler made a motion to accept the minutes
as submitted. Gwen Adams seconded the motion and the
minutes were approved.
Betty Phillips gave the Treasurer’s report. Roger O’Dell
made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s report and B.F. Adams seconded the motion. The Treasurer’s report was approved. Betty Phillips read the bills for $3,870.09 which
included liability insurance, water standby fees, reimbursements etc… Larry Hanson made a motion to pay our bills
and Roger O’Dell seconded the motion which passed.
Jackie Fioretti thanked everyone who helped work on
the drapes for two days. There were a total of four men who
hung the rods and drapes and thirteen women who sewed on
the drapery rings. Rick Merrick also thanked those who
donated the money and time towards the drapes. He said it
really makes a difference in the restaurant.
Everett Putney advised it was time for an audit and requested two volunteers who would give a report at the February meeting. Gwen Adams and Mary Jane Davis will audit
the books.
Jackie Fioretti gave an update on the donated properties
and said there were eight properties to be sold. The question
was asked if we should thin the properties before they are
sold? A ruling by State Forestry says this is a conflict of interest
but we can advise the new owners of our tree thinning grant
and encourage them to participate in the grant.
Everett Putney gave a report on the Airport Manager’s
meeting he attended in Albuquerque. He also met with the
Otero County Administrator and the airstrip will be double
chipped and sealed this year. There will be an annual Airport
Conference February 25th through March 1st.
We have received the paper work for the new Tree Thinning
Grant and it was signed and mailed to Santa Fe. The slash pits
are full and this grant provides for chipping the slash. The
County has in effect a 30 day ban on burning. There will be
no open flame out side a developed campground. The state of
New Mexico only has one developed camp ground.
We have received a thirty thousand dollar grant from the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to thin and clean up the
Mary Glover Park. It will include providing walking paths with
slash from the tree thinning. There are about fourteen
acres in this park and if there is money left over,
there was discussion to finish the tree thinning
around the Lodge. We are waiting for the Commissioners to give their approval for us to clean
up the park. The County doesn’t have a Parks &
Recreation Department and is slow in making
the decision. It will not cost the County any money
Mayhill
to thin and clean up this park. B.F. Adams made a motion to
proceed with the thinning and Sid Benson second the motion
which passed.
There was discussion on putting money into a CD or some
type of interest bearing account. Roger O’Dell made a motion for the council to invest money into some type of interest
bearing accounts. Betty Phillips seconded the motion and
it passed.
Rick Merrick gave a very good report on REDTT, Rural
Economic Development Through Tourism. What do we want
to do? This organization meets the fourth Thursday of each
month at 2pm in Alamogordo. The annual REDTT Conference will be held April 24th and 25th at the Best Western Rio
Rancho Inn and Conference Center
in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.
Everett Putney introduced Bill
Gideon, Manager of TWSD. Bill
informed the group of the legality
of Senate Bill 863 and the number
of seats vacant on the TWSD Board.
He advised the TWSD Board has
voted to appeal the motions filed
against the board. He advised the
Appellate Court said the maximum
tax levy that TWSD could charge is
10 mills and we are charging 26
mills. 10 mills is not enough to run
the District. In order to operate
under 10 mills, the water district
would maintain the water system
only and everything else would be
eliminated due to lack of funding.
The budget that will be presented
to DFA (Department of Finance Administration) in June will
only include the water department. There will be no funding
for the golf course, swimming pool, fishing lakes, parks and
recreation.
There was discussion about reassessing property values in
Timberon, forming a separate district for roads and other attributes we have today
and charge another
The Mayhill
Extension Association
The Mayhill Extension Association club held the first meeting
of 2006 on Wednesday, January 11th. The meeting was presided over by newly elected President Cheryl Miles.
Georgia Rink was our guest and she presented a wonderful
program on CASA. Two of the many projects the club participates in are providing tote bags for children being removed
from their homes due to family problems and/or abuse and
providing stockings at Christmas time for the CASA children
in foster care. Georgia told the groups some very touching
stories about the reaction of the children who receive these
items and how important it is for them to know someone cares
about them. The Christmas stocking program began about
eight years ago with the Mayhill club working with the CASA
by Jackie Fioretti
10 mil for that. If Timberon was classified as a Colonia then
you would have different guidelines for our community to operate under. Arden Schug advised the community needs to
get involved and write letters and go visit Santa Fe and talk
to our Representatives. Sid Benson advised the community
needs to pull together and go to Santa Fe next week for an
audience with the Governor. He thanked everyone for the support they have shown for TWSD.
Everett Putney introduced Dr. Martin D. Moore (Marty), our new Otero County Administrator. Dr. Moore advised
he and his family lives in Cloudcroft. He has been married for
twenty six years and has seven children. He is from Eastern
Arizona and south of Thatcher. He gave his work experience
and looks forward to working with our
community. His basic overall goal is
better communications with communities. Sid Benson appreciated Marty
Moore taking the time and making the
effort to be with us.
Mike Massey advised property values are low in Timberon compared to
other communities and we are getting
a good return on our money. Mike
recognized Everett Putney and appreciated all he is doing for the community.
Rick Merrick explained that we
would not have a Fourth of July Parade, but we will have a Fourth of July
Event where we will dress in the 1890’s
theme. There will be a pancake breakfast sponsored by the Timberon Volunteer Fire Department and perhaps a
Chuck Wagon cook-out. There is a costume shop located in
Roswell, NM that has clothing for the 1890 era.
B.F. Adams discussed the guidelines of the new community
bulletin board, and showed the sign that will hang above it.
Suzie Sims will police the bulletin board.
Arden Schug discussed some of the concerns of the Volunteer Fire Department if the community doesn’t pull together to resolve some of the issues we are facing.
A motion was made by Sid Benson and second
by B. F. Adams to adjourn. The motion passed.
The meeting adjourned approximately
12:05pm. The next meeting will be
Saturday, February 11th at 10am in the
Timberon Community Center. We encourage you to attend and give us your
input. Meeting notices are posted at
several locations in the community.
by Marsha Slane
office in Alamogordo. Since that time the program has been lunch with them. Money raised in this annual event go toadopted by the statewide organization and in 2005 stockings wards a number of community projects including a scholarwere done for over 400 children across New Mexico.
ship for a 4-H or FFA student from Cloudcroft High School.
Patty Posey showed off a beautiful cabinet donated to the
Hostesses for the meeting were Eva Hale and Dora Lee
club by the grandson of Juanice Frazzel. Juanice was a long who tempted our appetites with some great soups. The next
time member of the Mayhill club and the cabinet was donated meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 8th at 10am and
in her memory. Edith Posey, chairperson for the making there will be a presentation on sleep. Anyone interested in reof the quilt for our annual raffle, showed the ladies who will ceiving more information about the group can contact Cheryl
be doing the quilting the pattern chosen for this year. Begin- Miles at 682-1257 or attend the next meeting.
ning on Tuesday, January 17th, ladies will be
meeting at the Mayhill Community Center on
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am to work on
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to quilt is invited to
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The Water District’s January Meetings
A meeting of the board of directors of the Timberon Water and Sanitation District was held on January 18, 2006
at 6pm in the community center. Board members present were Joan Schug, Betty Phillips, Sid Benson and Tom
Tannehill.
Tannehill
Debbie Goss listed the 40 Year Water Plan, changes to Resolution 05/06-008, board of directors vacancy and NM
Rural Water Association delegates as possible agenda items for Saturday’s meeting.
Betty Phillips suggested 2005 foreclosures for standby and water fees, second quarter budget review and signatures
on checks as agenda items. The board agreed to place the seven items on the agenda for January 21, 2006.
---------------------------------------------------------------A regular meeting of the Timberon Water and Sanitation District Board of Directors was held on January 21, 2006 at
10am in the community center. Board members present were Joan Schug, Tom Tannehill, Betty Phillips, and Sid
Benson.
Benson
Joan Schug reviewed the agenda and asked to move the board vacancy to the beginning. Minutes of the December
17th, 21st and 28th of 2005 meetings were read. The Treasurer’s Report for December of 2005 was approved. Bill
Gideon presented the General Manager’s Report.
GENERAL MANAGERS REPORT FOR JANUARY 2006
We had three major leaks on Sacramento at Pahuska. After repairing them, the nighttime flows are down into the thirty
gallon per minute range. This is the lowest we’ve ever seen.
The transfer pump in the treatment plant failed and was replaced with the back-up pump. We sent it to Clements Pump
Co. in Alamogordo and had it repaired. The repair cost was approximately $3600.
The loader has a cracked head and will cost about $1200 to repair. Also, the transmission is broken in the back hoe.
We sent it to Tom Growney, and it will cost about $5000 to repair.
The standby billing for 2006 has been sent out. Thanks to Peggy Goss, Kris Wheeler, Nellie Spence, Fran Trendler,
Elsie Gideon
Gideon, Peggy Bullard, Kathy Warrell, Joyce
Williams, and Gwen Adams who gave of their time to
Williams
get the billing out.
Also thanks to Janet Ebbs and her daughter Tracy and
to Betty Phillips who helped get the Qualified Electors
Certificates sent out.
Minutes of January 10, 2006 were read and all of the
minutes were approved. The text box below pretty well
sums up that Special Meeting.
Bonnie Starr, Glenda Gentry, William Curtis and
Scott Millar have expressed an interest in filling the vacancy on the board. Tom Tannehill nominated Scott
Millar. Sid Benson seconded the nomination. Tom
Millar
Tannehill, Sid Benson and Joan Schug voted in favor
Tannehill
and Betty Phillips abstained from voting.
OLD BUSINESS
Betty Phillips moved to accept amended Resolution 05/06-008 with the changes to meeting procedures. These
changes will make the resolution match the attorney general’s Open Meetings Act guide. Sid Benson seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
Betty Phillips gave a status report on property foreclosures. It was agreed that TWSD should proceed with the foreclosure of properties that have not complied with the demand letters already sent.
NEW BUSINESS
Bill Gideon recommended that the board designate Gary Goss as the delegate and Debbie Goss as the alternate
delegate for NM Rural Water Association. Discussion was held about the cost to TWSD. Debbie Goss will pay for the
NMRWA conference herself. She cannot run for a position
on the NMRWA board of directors unless she is a delegate.
Clarification of Motions Made at
Betty Phillips motioned to send Gary Goss as delegate
January 10 Special BOD Meeting
and Debbie Goss as alternate delegate. Board members
A number of folks attending Tuesday’s Special Board
who want to, can go on their own. Sid Benson seconded meeting were confused by the two motions that were
the motion and it passed unanimously.
made in open session after the Board of Directors
Betty Phillips reported that a review of the budget showed returned from their executive (closed) session with
most line items were okay, but pool repair money would the Water District’s attorney, Len Piazza.
be used for attorney fees and equipment repairs. The pool
The first issue was whether TWSD used an erronecan be opened this season with minimal repairs. Debbie ous term of office for board members elected to reGoss read budget adjustment Resolution 05/06-011. Tom place a resigned board member. 3rd Judicial Court
Tannehill moved to accept Resolution 05/06-011, third Judge Valentine rendered an opinion that the District
budget adjustment for fiscal year 2005/2006. Sid Benson had errored.
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
The motion was to: 1. Appeal his decision; 2. reBetty Phillips moved to have the Chairman or the Trea- quest that the Judge reconsider and, 3. bifurcate
surer sign all checks along with the general manager or the (split) the suit by election and non-election issues.
administrative secretary. Scott Millar seconded the motion
The second issue was whether board members are
and it passed unanimously.
“Public Officials” under the New Mexico ConstituCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Bill Gideon asked the board to designate a director to
head a 40 Year Water Planning Committee. Tom Tannehill
nominated Scott Millar to form a
committee and Scott accepted the
task.
Submitted by Debbie Goss
and Bill Gideon
PO Box 143 Timberon, NM 88350
Fax 505-987-2374
NM LIC # 30323
tion, thereby invoking a residency requirement for
voter eligibility. In Judge Valentine’s written opinion,
he relied on an old Court of Appeals case (Hughes)
where the judge in that court in a dicta (i.e. superfluous banter) questioned whether Water District
directors were Public Officials. The motion in this
case was to: 1. appeal his decision; and, 2. a request
that the judge reconsider.
Both motions were seconded and passed unanimously.
Tom Tannehill
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FISHIN’ WITH CHIP
... Fishing Shirts
by Chip Chipman
In addition to rods, reels, and all the peripheral equipment for
fly fishing, comfortable clothing is important. I particularly like
fishing shirts. I prefer shirts that have bellows pockets to hold
fly boxes, are well ventilated with a cape, and are designed for
freedom of movement when casting. They are so comfortable
I wear them even when I’m not fishing.
I have had several of these shirts for a few years now and they
are beginning to show slight signs of wear. That’s my description. My wife’s description is... They look ratty.
“The fish don’t care what my shirts look like,” I suggested.
“You can’t take out clients wearing a ratty-looking shirt,”
she proclaimed.
“Yes, dear,” I answered. Will Rogers said that there were several theories about arguing
with women and none of them worked.
I flipped through a catalog from a famous outfitter and found the section on fishing
shirts. Long and short sleeves were available. It said that these shirts had an ultraviolet
protection factor of 30+ for optimum protection from the harmful effects of the sun. If
you choose short sleeves, that protection probably doesn’t account for a whole lot.
I had in mind a new blue shirt for starters. I went through several catalogs looking
at the pictures and reading about the shirts. Blue doesn’t mean blue any more. Here
is what blue is to shirt makers... Caribbean blue, Atlantic blue, marine blue, true blue,
indigo, light blue, French Blue, mallard, navy, storm blue, sail blue, cobalt, new navy,
China blue, midnight blue, chambray blue, royal blue, deepwater blue, Clearwater blue,
horizon, sea blue, whitecaps, and steel blue, sky blue. There were so many choices, I
couldn’t decide.
A few days later, I was in the Phoenix and I went to a well-known outfitter’s store to see
what kinds of shirts they offered. I thought that I might get a few shirts in addition to blue,
my favorite color. Something in tan, brown, and green. S hirts that would help me blend
into the background while fishing.
I found the shirt selection and started looking through the large assortment of styles and
colors. Most of the shirts had colors that you would associate with a grocery store. There
was butter, bay leaf, and plum, apple green, orange, olive, lime, mango, citrus, pumpkin,
wheat, and mushroom. In addition to the grocery collection, there was also a day-at-thebeach group that included sun, sand, coral, sea foam green, and whitecap (light blue).
As I was trying to make up my mind about which colors I wanted, a sales person asked
if I had found what I was looking for.
“Do you have these shirts in raspberry, blueberry, or sea weed?” I asked, tongue in
cheek.
“They’re on back order,” was the reply. I bought whitecap, sea form green, sand, and
lime. I am expecting many compliments when I wear these new shirts-from my wife.
Finally, a Spokesman
for the Ignorant
by Judge Al Cornelius
For those who have spent the last few weeks in a cave somewhere let me explain what is going on in the “Intelligent Design”
debate. Ever since John Scopes released his monkeys in a Dayton,
Tennessee courtroom in 1925, furnishing Clarence Darrow and
William Jennings Bryan a much desired stage, the evolution debate
has been waged with a fervor seldom seen in recent history. They
called it the “monkey trial” and a novel, “Inherit the Wind” grew
out of that great confrontation.
Through the years, some religionists, who couldn’t spell “evolution”, have debated the subject
with some scientists who could spell “evolution”, but didn’t know what it meant. Extreme positions
on both ends have not helped in the search for truth. In an attempt to defuse the highly volatile subject we hear the term, “Intelligent Design” instead of “evolution”. A design implies a designer. Now
that makes sense, but it scares the evolution bunch out of their collective skulls. They, the evolutionist, question the intellect of anyone who disagrees with them, and the creationists are quite sure
that no one can go to heaven who doesn’t sign off on the “Intelligent Design” idea as presented. Let
me pause here to affirm that I fall in the Bible Believer, Intelligent Design and Creationists crowd,
but do take exception to some of their positions. I also suggest that truth has nothing to fear and if
one theory is presented, why not allow students to hear both sides. Much in the news of late is the
great debate in the courtrooms of our Republic. It is not likely to go away any time soon.
Someone handed me an article from an area newspaper the other day and asked if I would respond to it. The writer of that article entitled the piece. “Only the Ignorant Believe in Intelligent
Design”. He or she then began to lament the ignorant people who are Bible Believers. As a member
of that vast body of Bible Believers, I rejoice that the ignorant now have a spokesman. Only ignorance would totally discount the inspiration of scripture. Both positions require faith and have not,
nor will they ever sustain themselves by empirical evidence. The writer in question felt compelled
to banish Bible Believers to the turnip truck and attempted to destroy the credibility of scripture
without the benefit of logic. For example, he/she points out that the earth is not flat as the Bible,
in his view, contends. The reference he used (Daniel 4:7-8) is silent with regard to “flat earth”.
Maybe my lobotomy didn’t take, but shouldn’t references used as proof at least mention the thing to
be proved. Anyone who can see through a screen door can see that this person places him/her self
right in the middle of that large group he calls the ignorant. All of his/her attempts to discredit the
Bible fail to consider inspiration and figurative language. And his/her ignorance of that fact, and
therefore his/her failure to conduct an intelligent debate on the matter, give rise to the question,
“Why would he/she subject himself/herself to the humiliation related to not “knowing whereof they
speak.”? I suppose he/she, like most who consider themselves brilliant” subscribe to the theory
that if you are smart enough, you can say anything you please and expect people to believe you.
These people appear to be shocked that their views are not universally accepted. Inspiration of
Scripture and the possibility that God has worked miracles have apparently not occurred to them.
Seems to me that it is better to debate a matter without settling it than to settle the matter without
debating it... The evidences for the Bible are many and varied, but in the final analysis, faith is
required to trust in the Bible just as it is to believe that this universe started with a
huge explosion and all of this “design” was just a colossal accident.
by Laquita Hunter
Finally, my tongue in cheek style should not, in any way indicate a hostile attitude
Margaret Culkin Banning once said, “regrets are as personal as fingerprints.” Indeed, it is true, each toward these folks. God loves them and so do I. I just wish they would park their
of us has our own personal file drawer of regrets, unique to us alone. If you are like me when you think
turnip truck further from my house.
back over your life, here and there regrets of one kind or another rear their ugly heads like threatening
serpents in an otherwise calm and peaceful pond.
Life would certainly be much easier without regrets. Without regrets we could just sail along never
looking back, always looking, with hope, to what lies ahead. The thing I have noticed about regret is,
if I am not regretting something I did, I am regretting something I didn’t do or say when I had the opportunity.
Regret comes in varying degrees of intensity. Some regrets are little, nagging irritants that plague us
for a short while and then disappear into our unconsciousness never to be thought of again. Others,
however, quickly turn to guilt that we carry around for years like a heavy sack of cement weighing us
down without any relief from the burden.
Sarah Ban Breathnack says in her book, “Something More, Excavating Your Authentic Self”, that “regret is the only wound from which the soul never recovers.” These are heavy words and while I believe
that all too often, unfortunately, they are true, I also believe very strongly that they don’t have to be true.
Any actions that cause regret are really golden opportunities to re-evaluate who we are and what made
us behave in a way we wish we hadn’t. Regret opens the door for change. It allows us to discover new
possibilities in our personal journey through life. Susanne K. Langer writes that “most new discoveries
are suddenly-seen things that were always there.” Regret allows us to discover suddenly-seen things that
have always been a part of our character by perhaps allowing us to see a flaw that needed to be removed
before we could go on to understand a greater meaning for our life.
“What an interesting life I had... And how I wish I had realized it sooner!” These words of Colette are
rather intriguing and can imply a couple of different views on the matter. One view is that a person can
simply regret their entire life, not realizing that life had offered so much. The view I prefer, however, is
that when one looks back over her life, she is able to see clearly that the earlier actions or inactions and
any regrets they caused were really opportunities for personal growth.
Regret is generally caused by a mistake, poor judgement or sin. Regret like guilt, is something one
should deal with appropriately by identifying the cause, resolving to change and then cultivating and applying the benefits. Oh yes, there are always benefits in any mistake or sin and here is where the hope
lies. When we learn the benefits and internalize them we become a far better person than we were before. In articles in the past I have likened these benefits to treasures found in the ashes. I truly believe
that treasures can be found in the ashes of my - or your regrets.
I started my treasure hunt several years ago and am still finding treasures in the ashes of regrets from
my past. This has changed my life and my outlook and it can change yours too. Happy treasure hunting!
GIRL TALK... Got Regrets?
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PERSONAL FINANCES
HOME COUNTRY
BY SLIM
RANDLES
When you have a teenage relative, and the minimum age is 21 to
go to a rock concert, and this relative HAS to go to the concert or
die. Seriously. Die.
Because life isn’t worth living if she misses it. And, if someone
under 21 can go to the concert only if an adult accompanies them.
AND … if the only adult who will listen to the begging and the crying and the gnashing of teeth happens to be a semi-old cowboy,
well … say hello to Starving Chickens.
I figured, with a name like Starving Chickens, this band probably wouldn’t have the strength to do more
than a few numbers before breaking for burgers and fries.
Well, that was just about as wrong a job of figuring as was the rest of my figuring. You see, I also figured
the music wouldn’t really hurt your ears, because they would want it to be a pleasant experience. I also
figured that with three electric guitars on the stage at one time, at least one guitar player would hit the
right chords. Furthermore, I figured there would be some friendly banter between the group’s leader
and the audience. You know, hi, how are you, having fun tonight? Now here’s one of our most-requested
tunes, things like that.
The older I get, the wronger I get.
Oh, the head screamer of Starving Chickens (I call him Tattoo Boy) came out to say something to all
the impressionable minds waiting for his droplets of wisdom, friendship, and gratitude for coughing up
admission. He looked around and then told them to do something anatomically impossible.
This brought down the house.
Impressionable Teen looked up at me with the stars of the universe in her eyes and yelled, “Oh wow!
Did you hear what he SAID? And he looked right at ME when he said it!”
Then it was two hours of throbbing before we got better. When it was over we asked
each other in sign language if we had fun. One thumbs up, one thumbs down.
Sometimes you have to work to stay current with what’s good in life.
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Complements and Alternatives in Healing
In my practice, I am continually asked to share
information about some of the complimentary
therapies to Western Medicine. Periodically, I will
contribute an article to The Mountain Times in the
hopes of sharing some facts and ideas that I have
found in my journey to find support as I seek to
maintain my health.
Let’s begin by talking generally about alternatives to western medicine as practiced in the U.S.
This information was taken from National Center
for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of
Health. They use a variety of terms to describe “approaches to health care that are outside the realm
of conventional medicine as practiced in the United
States.” Many of these approaches are considered
traditional, or part of conventional health care in
other parts of the world including countries that
practice so called “western medicine.” For our
purposes we will call them complementary and alternative medicine.
NCCAM defines “complementary medicine” as
therapies used with conventional medicine. “Alternative medicine” is used in place of “conventional”
western medicine.
NCCAM classifies the major types of complementary and alternative medicine into five categories.
My comments are in italics...
ALTERNATIVE MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Alternative medical systems are built upon complete systems of theory and practice. Often, these
systems have evolved apart from and earlier than
the conventional medical approach used in the
United States since in the late 19th century. Examples of alternative medical systems that have developed in Western cultures include homeopathic
medicine and naturopathic medicine. Examples
of systems that have developed in non-Western
cultures include traditional Chinese medicine and
Ayurveda.
COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
MIND-BODY INTERVENTIONS
Mind-body medicine uses a variety of techniques
designed to enhance the mind’s capacity to affect
bodily function and symptoms. Some techniques
that were considered Complimentary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in the past have become
mainstream (for example, patient support groups
and cognitive-behavioral therapy). Other mindPAGE 13
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body techniques are still considered CAM, including meditation, prayer, mental healing, and therapies that use creative outlets such as art, music, or
dance. This type of intervention can be combined with massage.
BIOLOGICALLY BASED THERAPIES
Biologically based therapies in CAM use substances found in nature, such as herbs, foods, and
vitamins. Some examples include dietary supplements, herbal products, and the use of other …
natural … therapies, both taken internally and externally (wraps, body masks, and baths.)
MANIPULATIVE AND BODY-BASED METHODS
Manipulative and body-based methods in CAM
are based on manipulation and/or movement of
one or more parts of the body. Some examples
include chiropractic or osteopathic manipulation,
and massage.
ENERGY THERAPIES
Energy therapies involve the use of energy fields.
They are intended to affect energy fields that purportedly surround and penetrate the human body.
… Some forms of energy therapy manipulate the
body’s energy fields by applying pressure and/or
manipulating the body by placing the hands in, or
through, these fields. Examples include qi gong,
Reiki, and Therapeutic Touch.
The most comprehensive and reliable findings
to date on Americans’ use of CAM comes from the
2002 edition of the NCHS’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), an annual study in which tens
of thousands of Americans are interviewed about
their health- and illness-related experiences. In
the United States, 36% of adults are using some
form of CAM. When megavitamin therapy and
prayer specifically for health reasons are included
in the definition of CAM, that number rises to 62%.
The U.S. public spent an estimated $36 billion to
$47 billion on CAM therapies in 1997.
Hopefully your conventional western medicine
Doctor is like mine. He will refer me to both alternative and complimentary practitioners, if they
help in the healing process.
Making the Right Money Resolutions
Can Lead to a Much Happier 2006
A 2004 survey by the American Psychological Association reported that 61 percent
of Americans considered money issues their No. 1 cause of holiday stress.
Want to get a head start on a better holiday season in 2006? Start with some important New Year’s resolutions to improve your financial life.
R E S O LV E . . .
TO TRACK YOUR SPENDING If you haven’t purchased financial accounting
software or set up a reliable accounting method of your own, this is the year to do it.
Expense tracking is the first critical step to getting personal finances in order.
TO WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS Have you ever written down the big things
you want in life? Granted, all great dreams don’t cost money, but many of them
do. Money buys freedom – to travel, to retire early, to start a business, to change
careers. Putting goals in writing gives them a formality and a starting point for the
planning you must do.
TO CONSIDER ADVICE ON TAXES AND PLANNING Maybe you’ve always winged
it with your taxes and considered your company 401(k) the ticket to your financial
future. Chances are your planning is inadequate. Start getting references on good
tax professionals and consider sitting down with a Certified Financial Planning ™
professional to discuss your current retirement savings picture and what you can
do to improve it.
TO CUT YOUR CREDIT CARD DEBT If
you can’t ever seem to get yourself completely out of credit card debt, make this the
year to do it. Take inventory of your balances, figure out if you can consolidate them
under your lowest-rate card, and resolve to
pay off an amount that exceeds the minimum -- on time, every month. Oh, and pay
cash from now on.
TO SAVE If you haven’t signed up for your employer’s 401(k) plan or begun a
savings plan tailored for the self-employed, this is the year. And resolve to save at
least 5-10 percent of your take-home pay as you’re able to afford, and place the
maximum in whatever retirement savings plans you qualify for.
TO CONSIDER PREPAYING YOUR MORTGAGE This advice isn’t for everybody,
but if you’ve paid off your credit cards by paying more than the minimum, apply the
same principle to your mortgage payment. Every dollar you prepay will potentially
save thousands in interest over the life of the loan if you plan to stay in your home
long-term. In fact, if you make one extra payment a year, either at once or in equal
monthly shares over the course of a year, you can cut a 30-year loan down to 21
years. Just don’t short your investment plans to do it.
TO REFINANCE Interest rates are still at historic lows, and now may be a good
time to consider consolidating all your debt under the lowest possible fixed rate if
you can resist taking on more debt in the future. At the same time, Fannie Mae and
Freddie Mac, the nation’s two federally chartered stockholder-owned mortgage finance companies, are raising their national conforming loan limit to $417,000 after
January 1, which means more homeowners will qualify for a lower-rate conventional
mortgage than a higher-rate jumbo loan.
TO REDEFINE THE WAY YOU SHOP If you’re an impulse shopper, break the
habit in ’06. As a suggestion, get a legal pad and make that your centralized shopping list – separate it for groceries, stock-up goods (it’s wise to start buying essentials in bulk), essential clothing or big expenditures you’ll need to make at specific
times. Taking that pad with you wherever you spend money is a good way to keep a
grip on your wallet – as long as you don’t stray from what’s written down.
TO COOK MORE Even if you can’t boil water, eating out is one of the biggest
drains on the American household budget. The National Restaurant Association
reported that in 2002, the average household spent $2,276 in restaurants, equal to
$910 per person. Start small – resolve to cook at least one or two meals a week you
like that will be cheaper at home.
TO ATTACK THAT MISCELLANEOUS COLUMN Do you really need deluxe cable?
How much are you paying for your Internet service? Can you wear a sweater around
the house and lower the thermostat? In every budget, there are items that can be
cut – or at least cut back on. Take a hard look at all your “essentials” to see how
essential they really are. Aim for a target of at least 10 percent and start setting that
money aside on a regular basis.
This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association, the membership organization for the financial planning community, and is provided by Charles Wagner, a
local member in good standing of the FPA.
Timberon
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COMMENTARIES . GUEST EDITORIALS . LETTERS . NOTICES . OBITUARIES
To the People of Timberon
Stop the Madness... A Letter to Timberon
My son, Billy Joe, is a Captain in the Army. He is currently stationed around
the Bagdad area where the heavy fighting is going on. This week, 2 of the
soldiers lost their lives. The company is having a hard time with this because
they do not have time to mourn the fallen with so much going on.
I think it might cheer them up a little to get some encouraging and uplifting
mail from home. Some of the soldiers get very little, if any mail from home.
If anyone would like to write a letter to an American soldier, bring it to me at
my store (Josie’s Country Market) so I can enclose them in a package that I
will be sending to my son. My son will give them out to the soldiers he thinks
would benefit the most. Thank you.
Josie Van Curen
Timberon, NM
Below, are what Joyce and Aurora Simpson like about Timberon. Life
- just like it should be. Maybe we should all see things through the eyes of
children...
Many of you know my parents and I thank you for
your recent concern about Mom’s health. As you may
already know, she was brought to her knees when
she heard about a plan to bankrupt and cripple the
community where she and Dad have lived for over 30
years. It stressed her out that badly. Over the days she
spent in the hospital, I had lots of time to think about
how all the negativity towards this community will continue to affect the health and welfare of my family as
well as yours.
From what we hear around town, there may be plans
to file lawsuits in order to continue creating hardships
on our Water District resulting in bankrupting Timberon - After all, the Water District does control and
maintain most of the community’s amenities. Does
anyone else worry about the stability of Timberon
economy? With our new road… I was hoping to see
our economy boom, not bust! I’ve taken a serious
look at the tasks placed on our Water District and it
is easy to see that constantly being harassed makes it
difficult to perform those tasks. Our current board
has struggled to learn the laws that govern their ability
to do the job at hand. These are volunteers, not paid
officials, and they perform their duties at their own
costs. It takes time to untangle the red tape and find
solutions for the betterment of Timberon.
For instance, the Water District has finally made it
through all the steps needed to dig a new well behind
the fire station. For over a year I’ve been hearing about
the positive effects this new well will bring, but now I
hear that the Water District was not allowed to use the
existing road to reach the new well site as this road
leads behind the fire station across property belonging
to someone opposing the project. This land is supposedly rented or leased to Garry Starr where he houses
his herd of goats. Using the existing road, as we all
have for many years, would not have harmed the goats
or the property - but the Water District was forced
to build an alternate road to reach the well location.
Good thing they have all that tax money to throw away
like that. I have to wonder why anyone would want
to oppose and stall the construction of a new well for
Timberon. Never the less, the Water District is forging
on towards completion of the well.
From what I understand, there is a plan to file multiple lawsuits against the Water District in order to create further hardships on the volunteer board members
as well as on our entire community. Can anyone tell
me why the growth and well being of our community is
the wrong thing? I am not put off by the amount of tax
I pay to live here and I think it would behoove all property owners for the Water District to continue supporting our amenities. It is a huge job and it is costly, but
I’m sure the Water District, given the opportunity, will
find solutions to the high cost of maintaining all the
amenities here in Timberon. However, this takes time
and tax money - now is not the time to “turn off the
lights” in Timberon. Our community, because of the
new road, is posed for growth and increased property
values.
I do not understand why the Water District’s attempt
to gather petition signatures in preparation to ask our
Governor for capital outlay monies, was sabotaged
during the board meeting earlier this week by the theft
of all the signed petitions. Is this kind of behavior for
the good of Timberon? I don’t think so.
Timberon is, and will continue to be, a unique community that has historically survived because of the
citizens who CARE about it. It takes a strong desire to
be a working part of this community, because as in any
community, we don’t always agree with one another.
Constitutional rights do not belong only to those with
the money to hire an attorney. Hand in hand with our
constitutional rights are human rights and the conviction that honor and integrity are essential to life. If
you ask me, a person has to first be proud of their
community in order to do it any good. I also think
each person has a responsibly to be a good citizen,
and that, when acting in the realm of human rights, it
is important to make this world better for all who live
in it because, that is our duty as human beings. It’s the
way it’s supposed to be.
The throwing of mud on our community in the name
of making it a better place to live brings back memories of childhood and the struggle to have the most
toys. When you laugh in the face of your neighbors,
sabotage the work of the only governing entity, and
bring constant negativity to our community, don’t tell
me you are doing it for the betterment of the community.
In closing, I beg those of you who are pro-Timberon
to get pro-active towards the issues we are challenged
by. The Water District cannot contend with all the issues without strong support from each of you. We are
all faced with opposition, threatening to destroy our
community. Let’s find solutions and show support in
an effort to save Timberon. Now is not the time for bad
jokes, or to remain neutral or uninvolved.
George Corder
Phone 505-987-2372
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PO Box 143 Timberon, NM 88350
Fax 505-987-2374
NM LIC # 30323
Barbara Troublefield
Timberon, New Mexico
With permission of the author...
the above letter was edited for
length, etc...
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COMMENTARIES . GUEST EDITORIALS . LETTERS . NOTICES . OBITUARIES
Small Potatoes, Fresh Water and Otero Mesa
The air was cool; the soil wet, and the
desert alive with radiant flowers, billowing
clouds and an inescapable breath of peaceful
solitude. Yucca forests, scattered and dense,
waving pink and white brushes atop prickly
heads, stood mightily on the desert floor like
an army of unwavering defenders. In the
distance, the volcanic Cornudas Mountains
sparked on the horizons silhouette and invited curiosity to search their rugged flanks and
to discover untold stories from generations
long past. A sea of grass, two to three feet
high, rolled with the gusts of wind that blew
inexplicably across this Chihuahuan Desert;
this 1.2 million-acre stretch of wild country;
this place called Otero Mesa.
New Mexico’s Otero Mesa is considered
America’s largest and wildest grassland remaining on public lands; public lands that
belong to every American citizen. Home to
over 1,000 native wildlife species, including
black-tailed prairie dogs, desert mule deer,
mountain lions, golden and bald eagles, over
250 species of migratory songbirds, the endangered Aplomado falcon, and a stronghold
for the states healthiest herd of pronghorn
antelope, Otero Mesa represents wild New
by Nathan Newcomer, NM Wilderness Alliance
Mexico at its best. Thousands of ancient ar- ervoir of fresh water lying just beneath the
chaeological sites rest throughout this wild grassland surface, the Bureau of Land Manlandscape, many of which that have yet to be agement (BLM) is working hard to open this
documented, giving testimony to early inhabi- wild landscape and its fresh water aquifer to
tation as far back as 2,000 years. Additionally, full-scale oil and gas development.
a citizen inventory completed in 2003 found
Today, the debate over drilling in Otero Mesa
that over 500,000 acres of this wild desert has reached a point where local authorities
grassland qualify for Wilderness designation. and the citizens of the State have made clear
Underneath the vast expanse of the roll- that we want to see this natural treasure and
ing grassland wilderness of Otero Mesa sits its fresh water aquifer protected. Yet, leaders
a large, untapped, fresh water aquifer. This in Washington, D.C., and the local BLM, led
aquifer, referred to as the Salt Basin, is con- by Director Linda Rundell, have consistently
sidered to be the largest fresh water aquifer ignored these wishes and continued to charge
remaining in New Mexico, and was recently ahead with an unbalanced plan that would irthe subject of a study done by Sandia National revocably decimate this desert grassland and
Labs. The study showed that there is three its fresh water resources.
times as much water as previously thought
The BLM claims time and again that they can
and according to Sandia National Laborato- drill in an “environmentally sound manner;”
ries hydrologist David Chace ‘”there is un- that their plan is the “most restrictive ever
equivocally lots of water.”[Alb. Journal: April developed,” and that “environmentalists” are
23, 2005, New Study Shows Salt Basin Aquifer feeding the public “misinformation.” These
Is Larger Than Estimated]. In the arid south- claims are inconsistent with the facts and lead
west, there is no more precious resource than to reckless policies that are completely outwater to ensure the long-term sustainability of of-touch with New Mexico’s quality of life.
our quality of life.
Out of the more than one million acres that
Yet, in spite of the outstanding wilderness comprise Otero Mesa, the BLM plan opens
characteristics of Otero Mesa or the vast res- 95 percent to oil and gas leasing and drilling.
Only 5 percent of the area would be
closed to development, of which half
must legally be closed. The BLM
constantly speaks about balance in
its plan, but the only balance they offer is to the oil and gas industry, at
the expense of our fresh water and
wild public lands.
In 2001, the New Mexico Energy,
Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) found that out of
734 cases of soil and groundwater
contamination, oil and gas operations were responsible for 444, almost 60 percent. Furthermore, the
Oil Conservation Division (OCD)
recently published a report, which
shows a staggering 1400 additional
cases of groundwater contamination due to oil and gas operations.
The BLM boasts that modern drilling practices are environmentally
sound, but the water contamination
cases contradict their statements.
Other irresponsible aspects of the
BLM’s plan include: 1) Relying on an
unproven eye-in-the-sky pilot program to monitor Otero Mesa drilling
from outer space; 2) Not having the
manpower on the ground to enforce
regulations; 3) Not considering geophysical/seismic activities “surface disturbing”
even though such activities use heavy machinery and dynamite blasting, and 4) Having
no clear definition for restoration and using
non-native Otero Mesa species to reclaim disturbed areas. The only misinformation being
fed to the public is by Director Rundell and
the BLM.
The oil industry has said the fossil fuels under Otero Mesa are not expected to be “prolific.” Likewise, Director Rundell calls the
resources of Otero Mesa “small potatoes.”
If the resource is not “prolific” or is “small
potatoes,” why are we having this debate? To
answer this question we must travel back to
when the Bush administration first entered
office, and before the BLM issued its final
plan for Otero Mesa.
In May of 2001, the Cheney Energy Task
Force concocted a report that recommended
the expansion of drilling on public lands in
the West. Accompanying the Cheney report
were two executive orders, which directed
all federal agencies, including the BLM, to
“expedite energy-related projects […] and
accelerate the completion of energy related
projects.”
Consequently, the local BLM scrapped their
draft plan and proceeded to charge full steam
ahead with a new, irresponsible plan, which
ignores the potential degradation of environmental, recreational, and cultural values in
Otero Mesa.
When all of the pieces to this disturbing
puzzle come together, the clear picture that
emerges is one of recklessness, deception,
and a flagrant lack of concern for the people
of New Mexico and our quality of life.
Otero Mesa’s wild grasslands and fresh
water aquifer mean far more to the citizens
of the Land of Enchantment than a few small
potatoes worth of oil and gas.
This Newspaper’s Editorial and
“Letter to the Editor” Policy
If a “Letter to the Editor” or Editorial is to appear in this newspaper, it needs
to educate the public on a topic or at least express your point of view in a rational and calm manner. We are trying to bring the community together, not
participate in tearing it apart. We believe this is the best road to take in a small
community... making sure the public is aware of differing viewpoints, problems,
solutions, etc... but always doing this in a civil and constructive manner. Priority
status will be given to letters that offer a solution, or alternate path in which to
approach a problem... as opposed to just saying something is wrong.
Everyone has a different point of view. We feel it is important to provide a place
for these viewpoints to be expressed. This newspaper will not deny anyone the
opportunity to express themselves... again, in a civil and constructive manner.
Letters to the Editor or Editorials can be sent to us using the contact information on the second page. They must be received by the 20th of the month, be
signed, and provide the writer’s contact information.
Having said all that, in our newspaper on the second page is the following
disclaimer... “We reserve the right to refuse any story, article, letter, or ad that
we feel is contrary to the mission of this publication... for any reason.”
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SERVICES
ITEMS WANTED
ITEMS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
SAVE YOUR MEMORIES ON CD
All the home movies you took over
the years with your camcorder
(VHS) are slowly loosing the battle
with time. Magnetic tape, as found
in VHS and cassettes, don’t fair
well over long periods. Turn you
home videos, record albums, and
cassette tapes into CDs. Safeguard your memories! Call Mark
Clarke at 505-987-2585.
OLD-TIME WASHER
We need an old-time, non-electric,
wringer type washing machine. If
you have one to Sell - Call us at
505-987-2561.
TILLER FOR SALE
Heavy Duty Husqvarna Tiller.
Bought new for $950. Selling for
$500. At most, 3-hours running
time. Located in Timberon. Call
505-987-2312. (DA88350/0407)
--------------------------------------HOT TUB FOR SALE
One year old DreamMaker Portable Spa... Only used a couple of
months. Dimensions - 59”x 69”
x 31”; Seats 4 Adults; Total Jets
- 10; Heater - Hot stick technology that Reaches up to a 105
degrees... no coils to corrode or
burn out; Water Capacity - 225
gallons; Electrical - 110 volt, 15
amp service. The Spa is a grey
granite color. DreamMaker Spas
are manufactured to be portable
and durable, a one-piece totally
self-contained portable and carefree spa. The spa plugs into your
standard wall outlet. No special
plumbing is needed... Paid over
$2000, Asking $1750. Located in
Timberon. Call 505-987-2561.
--------------------------------------PONDEROSA AND PINON
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Split and Seasoned. Call Tanner or
Garrett at 505-987-2201.
--------------------------------------BAR STOOLS FOR SALE
4 Bar Stools, Wood, High Back,
Cushion Seat. Asking $20 each.
Located in Timberon. Call 505987-2379. (LC88350/0606)
--------------------------------------WASHING MACHINE FOR SALE
Heavy Duty, Extra Large Capacity, 4 Cycles, 2 Temperatures,
Roper/Whirlpool - Used 9 Months
in Las Cruces. $200. You can
call (505)987-2554 or toll free
(866)323-4488. (SK88350/0906)
-------------------------------------TIMBERON HOME FOR SALE
3 bedroom 1 & ¾ bath sitebuilt
home on 1 ac lot. Eat in kitchen,
living room - ctr heat + wbf
-oversized dble car garage - completely furnished + washer/dryer,
turn-key. Location: 12 Oakmont $82500 firm. Cell 817-371-1684.
HOME - SALE/TRADE
Home for sale or trade for equal
value Cloudcroft, HighRolls home/
proper ty. 4bdrm/2bth, newly
remodeled, paint, appliances,
fenced back yard, great location
in Alamogordo.
Call evenings 505-824-0090.
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Lot 38, Block 6, Timberon Golf
Course #2 - .607 acres. Call
505-821-0212. (RS87111/0306)
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Lot 25, Block 111, Timberon Unit
#10 - .500 acres. Call 505-8210212. (RS87111/0306)
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Lot 1, Block 7, Timberon Golf
Course #1 - .503 acres. Call
505-821-0212. (RS87111/0306)
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Timberon Lot, 1/2 Acre with Electricity and Water Available. Phone
505-622-7963. (ST88203/0906)
-------------------------------------TIMBERON LAND
FOR SALE BY OWNER
1.03 Acre Lot, Nicely Wooded on
a Ridge - Timberon #3, BLK 54,
Lot 24. The Street Address is 23
Fairgrounds. Phone 505-5222345. (JS88011/0306)
-------------------------------------TIMBERON LAND
FOR SALE BY OWNER
Golf Course Lot on #2 fairway,
#128 Paradise Valley Drive.
Cleared - Water - Electric near.
Asking $17,500. Cell Phone 817371-1684. (LI76058/1005)
--------------------------------------HOUSE FOR RENT
Cloud Country Estates spacious
house in woods. Propane/Electric. Woodburning Stove. Huge
family rm, rec rm, bdrm 4+, 3
bath, Carport. Community Pool. 1
yr lease $1250/mo. Water & propane paid. Call 800-582-2910 or
505-682-2910. (DC75050/1206)
TIMBERON LOT FOR SALE
Sacramento #3, Blk 10, Lot 7.
1.13 acres. Electricty at rear /
water nearby. NE exposure, excellent view. REDUCED to $7,800.
R. Niehaus, 241 Hollywood Dr.
Edinburg, TX 78539. 956-3815960. (RN78539/1006)
--------------------------------------TIMBERON HOME FOR SALE
Very unique custom built home on
very private cul-de-sac, borders
national forest. 2,660 sq.ft. home,
central heating and Fisher wood
stove, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths,
master bathroom has jacuzzi tub.
$185,500.00. Call 505-9872469. (GS88350/0707)
--------------------------------------MOUNTAIN CABIN FOR RENT
INTERNET
Cloudcroft DRINKING
WATER Storage Tanks
Catch Rain!! Black, algae
resistant, from 100 to
5,000 gallons, reasonable
prices, free delivery.
Please give us a chance
to serve you!!
MasterCard/Visa
1-800-603-8272 or (505)
682-2308.
THE MOUNTAIN TRADING POST - CLASSIFIED SECTION
The Mountain Times
Newspaper and Website
is looking for people to
provide weather infomation for the Timberon
area.
We are looking for
rainfall, temperature,
and maybe wind readings to be published on
a monthly basis.
If interested, contact
us at 505-987-2561.
TIMBERON
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For information on Timberon...
Photos, Organizations, Phone Directory, Calendar, Notices, and
much more... Visit
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-------------------------------------FIREWOOD FOR SALE
Mostly Ponderosa Pine. Long
sections and shor ter pieces,
unsplit. $40 a pick-up load. You
come and get it in Timberon. Call
505-987-2561.
SACRAMENTO
MOUNTAIN UNITED
METHODIST
CHURCH
Services in the Smith
Chapel at the Sacramento
Methodist Assembly in
Sacramento New Mexico.
Worship Service - 10am
Sunday School - 11am
Dulaney Barrett, Pastor
TIMBERON
LOT FOR SALE
One lot in Timberon
Unit 12 - 514 Perch
$5,000.00
OBO
Contact Arland K or
Betty J Allen
Some examples of Visual Jokes in Timberon.
(505)437-8752
687-4016
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$1000 REWARD
Red and White Bobcat SR185 Skid
Steer Loader and Black Big Tex
Tandem Gooseneck Trailer stolen
from the Circle Cross Ranch property on Tuesday night October 18
or early October 19. A $1000
reward is being offerred, Call
505-987-2652. (TB88337/0406)
Large screened porch, high deck
in rear, 2 bedrooms (king and
queen), fireplace, VCR. Modern,
attractive, fully equiped. $75 a
night and $420 a week. Located
in Timberon. Call 505-987-2201
or 432-550-3406. (HW79761/0706)
--------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
1 acre plus in Timberon described
as T02-040-003. Water line
at front of lot on Trailer Street.
Near top of hill with good views.
$7,500.00. Timberon. Contact
Bob or Glyna Koelbl at 719-2647907. (BK80918/0606)
--------------------------------------TIMBERON LOT FOR SALE
Timberon Trout Drive Lot For
Sale... Lot 3 Block 117, Unit 12,
.344 acres, Water and Power
Available. $7,506. Contact R.C.
Vitovec, Anacortes, WA 98221 or
call 360-293-3467. (RV98221/0306)
--------------------------------------TIMBERON LOTS
FOR SALE BY OWNER
2 adjacent Lots - Timberon 3,
Block 57, Lot 31 and 32. Close In
and Overlooking the Golf Course.
$4800 per Lot, or $7500 for
Both Lots. Call 803-648-3088.
(HW29803/0906)
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Lot 1, Block 4, Timberon Commercial Area #1 - .715 acres. Call
505-821-0212. (RS87111/0306)
-------------------------------------LOOKING FOR LOTS
Looking to buy vacant lots in Timberon. Please email land@1881.
com or call 512-478-9999, with
info and asking price. (KT78727/0306)
-------------------------------------LOT FOR SALE
Timberon Unit 14, Block 134,
Lot 42 - .622 Acre Ponderosa
Pine Wooded Lot on North Facing Slope. Beautiful Mountain
Views, Less than 400 Feet from
Timberon Lodge and Pool. Electricity, Water and Phone Available
on Property Line. $4500. Call
505-244-0409. (DB87104/1106)
For ROAD CLOSURE and
ROAD CONDITION INFORMATION
White Sands Missile Range
McGregor Range
NM Road Advisory Hotline
505-678-1178
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