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Serving Placitas, Bernalillo, Rio Rancho, Santa Ana Pueblo and Sandia Pueblo, New Mexico
S IGNPOST
THE SANDOVAL
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ANIMALS / ANIMAL SERVICES
TELLING TAILS, LLC
505-771-8428
Tellington TTouch for all companion animals
Build self-confidence & companionship
Positive solutions for behavioral & healthrelated issues from pregnancy to aging
Teaches animals to function at their potential
Certified Practitioner: Laurie
A NNOUNCEMENTS
F OR S ALE : H OMES /L AND
REWARD FOR RETURN of wire fox face sculpture sold
by mistake at Placitas estate sale on May 29th. Great sentimental value—720-7331.
REAL ESTATE DRAFTING
Accurate and impartial measuring and computergenerated drafting done to scale by professional staff.
Drawings include floor plan, room dimensions,
overall square footage. Services start at 50 cents/sq.ft.
Join a Grass-Roots Movement to bring
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO PLACITAS.
Call 867-8399.
Call Max Vasher at REX Drafters • 505-615-0696
A RT / M USIC
CASH! SOLD REAL ESTATE? CARRIED FINANCING?
I will buy your mortgage/contract. Call for quote. Pat
O’Brien (505) 823-2877.
3D plans and quick turnaround available.
TWO BIT FARM AND TACK REPAIR.
Horse boarding, training, and sales.
Manure delivery available.
www.twobitfarm.com or 867-9139
BERNALILLO BIRDING COMPANY
“Not your ordinary Wild Bird Store”
NOW OPEN
Under New Management
BIRDING & PET SUPPLIES
965-B Highway 550, Bernalillo
~ 867-7238 ~
ILLUSTRATOR / TILE ARTIST
seeks clients in need of TILE SIGNS,
TILE DESIGNS, ILLUSTRATING ON PAPER.
Also offers indoor and outdoor installation.
Six-year member of Placitas Studio Tour
Cirrelda Snider-Bryan—897-0285
cirrelda@laalamedapress.com
www.laalamedapress.com/cirreldaclay.html
ONE ACRE ABOVE SPRING in the village of Placitas.
No covenants, great views. $75,000. Call 867-9657.
JUST LISTED! ENJOY PEACEFUL RAMMED EARTH
HOME on one acre. 3,250 sq. ft. 4 BR, open floor plan,
gourmet kitchen, lush SW gardens. Views to delight the
soul, short walk to forest. Gated community. $640,000.
Call Joan 681-5119 / Kendra 269-1279. Rio Sierra Realty
505-867-2011.
Stop in today and see what’s new!
ALL CREATURES PETSITTING. Loving, fun care. Vacation, business, emergencies. Placitas/Bernalillo. Call
Karen at 977-0426.
BUILDING MATERIALS
ROMERO LUMBER
• Big savings on #2-9’ landscaping RR Ties.
Traveling?
Also 1’-9’ in Grades 1 & 2
• Santa Fe Brown and Sedona Red gravel
Your pets can relax at home
under our care.
• Flagstone in stunning colors • Designs available on
flagstone. East Mountain cement—cart-away
ANIMAL PEOPLE LLC
Delivery Available VISA / MASTERCARD
836-4107 (Albq.) or 832-4604 (Edgewood)
In-Home Pet Visits
Insured
Janice Glowski
CLASSES
867-4228
www.animalpeople.us
PAWS N’ CLAWS PET SERVICE
PIANO LESSONS AND MUSIC THEORY. Elementary
to intermediate level. BA Music UNM, Member MTNA.
Call Clara Young at 867-3794.
HOME ON ONE ACRE NEAR VILLAGE just off Hwy.
165. Approx 1,500 sq. ft. 3 BR, 2 BA, great room, oversized
garage, shared well. Views. $235,000. Call Joan 681-5119 /
Kendra 269-1279. Rio Sierra Realty 505-867-2011.
40 ACRES—WOODS, MEADOWS, 25 GPM WELL—
Located 50 minutes east of Pecos. Surrounded by Santa
Fe National Forest. 15 acres of meadows. Private, off the
grid. Great horse property. 3 miles of 4x4 road. $40,000
down? $99,000. Call 505-842-5287.
Outstanding Views, Privacy and
1.99 Acres for only $279,900
3BR+office, open design, 2-car garage.
A rare find in Placitas.
IN-HOME PET CARE
Serving Corrales, Placitas, Rio Rancho
PET SITTING
PET WASTE REMOVAL
Plant care/Home cleaning
SPANISH INSTRUCTION FOR INDIVIDUALS OR
GROUPS. Non-traditional teaching with emphasis on
oral communication. Interpreting and translation
services available: www.sospanyol.com
Insured/Bonded
(505) 440-0875
PawsNClaws01@aol.com
WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR. Injured or orphaned
birds, mammals, or snakes. Call Linda Perini at 867-8317
for assistance.
—Placitas Animal Rescue—
Dogs, cats, and puppies for adoption. Donations of pet
food/funds always welcome. Inexpensive spay-andneuter shuttle service available. Call us at 867-0004.
~ THE ANIMAL HOTLINE ~
A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR LOST
& FOUND PETS.
Listings are free and published in the Signpost.
Call Dave—867-6135
D E S T I N AT I O N S
Historic Toadlena Trading Post
and Weaving Museum
Featuring great exhibits and the
finest antique and contemporary Navajo and Two Grey Hills
rugs and tapestries available.
~ OPEN DAILY ~
505-789-3267 • P. O. Box 8014 • Newcomb, NM 87455
TOADLENA@HOTMAIL.COM
Call Jennise Phillips with
RED OR GREEN REALTY
(505) 331-2288 direct line
HORSE PROPERTY—Next to Public Land! Almost 4
acres of beautiful, level land next to BLM and very close
to the Albuquerque Open Space in Placitas. Includes water, electric, phone, and cable. Asking $290,000. Call
Dave Harper at Placitas Realty 867-8000 or 263-2266.
PLACITAS—CREEK PROPERTY $110,000. Acre lot
along Las Huertas Creek near the Village of Placitas.
Easy access to Highway 165. Includes water and underground utilities. Placitas Realty 867-8000, Dave Harper
263-2266.
www.ToadlenaTradingPost.com
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H EALTH / S PIRIT
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PRICE REDUCED! $449,000. Stunning, new 3 BR, 2 BA
home on over 2 acres in Placitas with huge Sandia Views.
Pueblo-style, giant views of Sandias, Cabezon and mesas.
Natural light, exposed beams, radiant and forced air heat
and refrigerated air. Huge kitchen w/granite counters.
Beautiful tile floors. Spacious master bath. 867-8000 Placitas Realty, 263-2266 Dave.
3BR + OFFICE with huge Garage/Shop! New custom
home in Placitas located close to open space. Spacious,
energy efficient, new construction on level lot. 3 BR + office, 2-1/2 BA, plus huge, oversize 3-car garage. Awesome
Sandia views! Asking $589,000. Placitas Realty 867-8000,
Dave Harper 263-2266.
INVESTMENT LAND $55,000. Own a piece of Placitas
where the wild horses roam. 2 acres of beautiful, mostly
level land with stunning Sandia Views. No utilities, yet.
Dave 263-2266, Placitas Realty 867-8000.
BRING YOUR HORSES! Spacious 3BR + office in Placitas. Almost new 2619 sf + 36x34 garage/shop and horse
barn and corral on 2 acres near Forest. Asking $450,000.
Placitas Realty 867-8000 or 263-2266 Dave.
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WE RELATE TO OURSELVES, others, our government,
the planet, etc. Join us! Relationship workshops at Villa di
Loggia:
• Sunday, July 13: An encore with Karen Jones Meadows,
award-winning author, actress, producer presents “Ritual
is Habitual!”
• Sunday, July 27: Dr. Harry A. Royson, Director of
DRUM Wholistic Rehabilitation Center in Placitas presents “The Artistry of Healing.” Dr. Royson is a pioneer in
human relations, wholistic thought, and behavior, and has
developed an integrated instrument for living.
To attend, e-mail: junebugtee@aol.com for details or leave
a message at 1-888-647-7486.
M ISCELLANEOUS
Add a custom look to your ...
Home • Existing wrought iron
Headache rack, Gates, Etc.
Endless Designs
Wrought Iron Service Available
Call Joe Gutierrez at 363-2005
State and Nationally Certified
Skilled in Various
Professional Therapy Treatments
Healing the Body, Mind & Spirit
Office: 505-771-2356
Cell: 505-259-8706
1019 Camino del Pueblo
DR. JIM FICKEY ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF
HIS PSYCHOTHERAPY OFFICE IN PLACITAS, NM.
Dr. Fickey has been in private practice in Santa Fe for
over 20 years. He uses an exlectic approach working
with depression/anxiety, relationship issues, addiction,
EMDR, and sexuality. He teaches at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, supervising second-year graduate students’ practicum in the Grief and Loss Program. If you
would like to make an appointment with Dr. Fickey,
please call his office at 505-986-8688.
SHARA MOSCINSKA, LICENSED CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR, is expanding her Placitasbased psychotherapy practice and has openings for new
clients. She now accepts most insurance plans including
BlueCross/BlueShield, Presbyterian, Lovelace, Aetna,
and Medicaid/Value Options. For an appointment, call
Shara at 385-1932.
A TMABODH YOGA S TUDIO
H EALTH / S PIRIT
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Treatments for Healing & Relaxation
JAY LASKO
L.Ac., Doctor of Oriental Medicine
Gentle & Effective Pain Relief, Treatment for
Allergies, Stress, Fatigue. Preventative Health Care
438 S. Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM
867-5911
Emily L. Griego, LMT #4095
Now on Main Street in Bernalillo!
Gutierrez Custom Metal
Chinese Herbology
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
F OR S ALE :
ACUPUNCTURE
H ELP WANTED
KIND CAREGIVER NEEDED for sweet young person
with Aspergers disease. Live-in situation in your home
preferred. Feeding, managing medications, taking her to
appointments. Background in health care helpful. Generous cash compensation. References required. Call Ellen
at 304-5859 or email letter of interest to:
ellendesign@comcast.net.
WANTED FOR HIRE—a retired military person or a pilot who would like to teach our Civil Air Patrol Program,
P/T M-F. EOE, Hourly Rate. Village Academy Charter
School. Please call 867-9094 or e-mail resume to:
pamela_engstrom@yahoo.com.
H OUSECLEANING
NATURALLY KLEAN—All Natural Cleaning Products
Offices or homes. Weekly, bi-weekly and move in or outs.
We also pick up doggie mess or basic yard maintenance.
For a free estimate, call Sandra at 859-7037 or 385-3917.
“‘KATIE’ YOUR CLEANING LADY”—I take pride in
my housecleaning! General housecleaning including: fan
blades, floor boards, blinds. Very detailed in my work
and “will not disappoint you!” Experienced and reliable.
Free quotes. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly. 505-604-6195.
Ongoing Beginning to Intermediate
Classes in the Iyengar Tradition
WHERE: 878 Camino del Pueblo, Bernalillo
WHEN: Call for schedule.
ANIL POOVADAN—867-9222
1 S T C L A S S F R E E www.atmabodhyoga.com
In Placitas since 1979 • Lic. #1226
Christina Wright Swank • 867-9541 / 280-3739
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• Increase your performance, energy level, and feel better?
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Reflexology
Cate A. Clark
NCTMB: LMT #4607
Member AMBP
Massage Therapy
since 1992
Hot Stone
By Appointment:
CranioSacral 867-3778
—“Health/Spirit,” continued next column
Then call us Toll Free (888) 213-8421 for a product brochure
or visit us online at www.Get-BetterHealth.com
—“Health/Spirit,” continued next column
To Meet Your Home’s Needs
The Home Solution
FULL-SERVICE
HOUSEKEEPING • HOME REPAIR
Serving the Placitas area for 17 years.
Licensed, Bonded, & Insured
Call Tempi or Kevin at 867-4806
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Ryan & Alex’s Landscaping
We’re hardworking local students doing…
• Weekly Lawn Service
• Tree Trimming / Removal
• Yard Clean-Up
• General Landscaping
• Weeding
• Power Washing
• Job Site Clean-Up
• Debris Hauling
• Moving Truck Loading
• Other Jobs Upon Request
Contact Ryan @ 505-239-6657 or Ryan@RyAxServices.com
~ Family Business in Bernalillo ~
Licensed • Free Estimates
References Provided
771-0735 379-8652
Tom Mankowsky
Lic.#29769
LAWN SPRINKLERS
REMINDER
Placitas Recycling Center
Open: Saturdays, 8–11 a.m.
The Placitas Recycling Center is located
on the north side of Highway 165,
one-half mile east of I-25.
The Center accepts: corrugated cardboard,
brown paper bags, newspaper, mixed paper,
polystyrene peanuts (double bagged),
white office paper, aluminum, no. 1 & 2 plastic
Call 771-1311 to volunteer.
Visit: www.placitasrecycling.com
Repairs / Installation • 892-7215 or 250-0301
HOUSECLEANING—25 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Seeking
weekly to bi-weekly homes to clean. Excellent references
from Placitas, Los Alamos, and Santa Fe. Same clients
since 1983. For further info, please call (505 927-5486.
High and Dry Landscapes We plant for privacy, wildlife, and color. Drainage and erosion
issues are solved with lush, water-conservative habitat gardens.
We offer site-specific solutions for rain-water harvesting
using self-seeding native plants and beautiful rock berms.
20 years serving Sandoval County.
Call Sally at 465-0890 for a free consultation.
M. A. YARD WORK & MAINTENANCE
Local resident • 15 years experience
References provided • Placitas area
Residential and Commercial Clean-Up
Trash hauling, mowing, weeding, trimming,
gravel. Free estimates • CALL 867-6626.
R ENT /L EASE
PLACITAS: CHARMING HOME on private acre, 1,400
sq. ft., 3 bdrms, 2 bthrm, w/d, wood/brick floors. $1,250
per month. E-mail: ellendesign@comcast.net or call
304-5859.
CONDO FOR RENT: $575 includes utilities near UNM
and Airport and Room for Rent: in home one block from
Placitas village school. 505-917-1116 or
timhagaman@msn.com.
Call Lesia Graham—771-9457
LANDSCAPING
LANDSCAPING
Maintenance • Gravel • Sprinklers
Irrigation • Flagstone • Remodeling
Moss Rock • Grass • Concrete • Patios
House Painting • Inside House Cleaning
Cell 440-2612
/ Home 891-9189
A-1 Quality Landscaping Materials
Railroad Ties 1-9 ft., Bundled Specials
Decorative Gravel: SF Brown, Santa Ana Tan,
Cobble Stone, Desert Rose, Crusher Fines
Landscaping Materials: Fill Dirt, Washed Sand,
Top Soil, Soil Builder, Plant Mix, and much more.
U-PICK UP OR WE DELIVER
ROMERO LUMBER
• Big savings on #2-9’ landscaping RR Ties.
Call 242-8181
3134 Bridge Blvd. SW, Albuquerque
All major credit cards accepted. We sell Firewood, too.
FOR LEASE or RENT: Coming soon. 5,000 sq. ft.
of office/retail space located in prime, high visibility
area. Take part or all. Remodeling to start in July.
Ready early FALL. Call 280-4603
FOR RENT: CHARMING 1 BR HOUSE in Village of
Placitas. Fenced yard. Great views. $750/mo. 867-9841 /
440-5607.
FURNISHED GUEST HOUSE, VILLAGE OF PLACITAS. 1,000 sq.ft. Sunny, W/D, ideal for single person.
$900 per month. E-mail: ellendesign@comcast.net or call
304-5859.
FOR RENT: 3BDR, 2 BA HOME in Ranchos de
Placitas. Wonderful views, quiet and private.
$1,200/mo. Available September 1.
For details: 771-1111 or andicoyote@comcast.net.
Also 1’-9’ in Grades 1 & 2
• Santa Fe Brown and Sedona Red gravel
• Flagstone in stunning colors • Designs available on
flagstone. East Mountain cement—cart-away
Delivery Available VISA / MASTERCARD
836-4107 (Albq.) or 832-4604 (Edgewood)
Thank you
for your
support of
Custom Landscape Designs
by Bill Whelchel
Ponds & Waterfalls
Irrigation
Bobcat Service
Sod & Gravel
Xeriscaping
Terracing
All Forms of Landscaping
891-4300
Signpost
advertisers!
They work
hard to provide
you with
quality services,
close to home.
—“Landscaping,” continued next column
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SERVICES
Local 19-year-old looking for summer work
Experienced and skilled in landscaping, construction,
random labor, house sitting, pet sitting. Hard worker.
Great references. Will consider odd jobs.
Call Evan Belknap at 505-867-5603 or 505-573-6735
THE HANDYMAN THAT CAN! Experienced
professional available for your household, barn,
and yard projects (including chainsaw work, digging, stacking, hauling). Local, reliable, personable, and reasonable! Matthew—771-2789.
DALE’S TREE SERVICE—Pruning, removals,
and stumps. 28 years experience. Dale Roberts,
505-473-4129 or 977-1981.
DOES YOUR CHILD NEED SUPPORT TO
LEARN TO READ AND WRITE? Relocated from
New York, Janet Wahl, Ph.D., Language, Literacy &
Learning, Orton-Gillingham trained, has 35 years
of experience in teaching students (K-college). Free
consultation: 505 404 8115.
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867-6993
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ARE YOUR INVESTMENTS PROTECTED in the event
of a burglary? Property Inventory, Photo Documentation,
CD-R Documentation, Free Estimates. Please call Tiffany
South—505-795-4005.
B&E
HOME REPAIR, INC.
NM Contractor’s Lic.#81608
Bonded & Insured
Bernie & Elaine
Need Flooring Installed?
Call: 331-2192
Doug Clark Installations
Expert Craftsmanship / Reasonable Rates
20 Years Experience
Licensed / Bonded / Insured
Mill Direct Carpet Sales
Free Measure and Estimates
Quality Installation with all Carpet Sales
THINKING OF HUE ...
Faux Finishes and Color Consultations
Call Riha—771-1006
Passenger • Truck • Industrial • Farm
Lt. Truck • OTR • Tubes • Wheels • ATV
RV • Lawn & Garden • Specialty Tires
Dependable 16 yrs. experience • Excellent references.
ROAD SERVICE
HANDYMAN–HOME REPAIRS
No Job Too Small
Water and Fire Damage Repair Specialists
WE PUT YOUR HOME BACK TOGETHER.
(505) 720-7564
Richard Baca,
owner
CHILD CARE—at Enchanted Hills Home
Ages One and Up • Full-time openings
Call 867-6626.
“For those little jobs, you don’t have time to do!”
35+ years experience • Local references
VERY DEPENDABLE
Recycled Glass Gravel & Sand
available by the bucket or ton
Office (505) 771-8204
867-5162
WAYNE ROHAR
BILL COSTA PAINTING
RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL
Stucco Repair • Painting • Drywall Repair
“A company with a conscience.”
Lic. #604038 • References
242-2113 • 249-7211
Kathy A. Prangley
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
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CLEANING— Carpet, furniture, area rugs. Tile and
grout. Visa/MC. www.desertflowercarpetcleaning.com
or 867-4493.
John Patton
Free Estimates
Reasonable Rates
Two Locations
to Serve You:
40 years of experience
Rio Rancho
896-1600
Placitas (by appt. only)
771-0020
1400 Barbara Loop SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
204 Camino de las Huertas
Placitas, NM 87043
867-1444
Lic. #94065
Bonded
Insured
License #91491
For your
Electrical Needs
Call: (505)
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The Sandoval Signpost • Serving the community since 1988 • JULY 2008 • Page 45
SERVICES—CONTINUED
• Backhoe Work
• Bobcat Work & Hauling
• Light Demolition
• Driveways & Dirt Work
• Sand & Gravel
• Grading
WILLSON
BUILDERS
867-2161
Rev. Christina Wright Swank
Eternal Life Church
MICHAEL'S
GOOD ‘N’ EASY-ON-YOUR-WALLET
Weddings • Renewal of Vows
Commitment Ceremonies
Non-Denominational
WINDOW CLEANING
Helping you create a
personalized ceremony
Call for free estimates for
Residential • Commercial • New Construction
Call 505-310-2264
Lic. #055967
867-9541 home • 280-3739 mobile
bosquehands@juno.com
BERNALILLO EXPEDITING
Art handling, packing and shipping
978 San Felipe in Bernalillo
PROFESSIONAL STRIPPER—804-8482—Refinish and
repair wooden and iron beds, staircases, windows, doors.
I do yardwork, including pruning, trimming, erosion
control. Seal brick and Saltillo tile floors, adobe. Paint or
oil gates, fences, latillas, decks. Unstick doors, clean
house, housesit, water while you are out of town.
Commercial & Residential Repair
KAST CONSTRUCTION
drywall • tile • paint & more
867.0553
480-4069
licensed & bonded
PLACITAS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING, LLC
Servicing the Placitas community exclusively.
Licensed and bonded.
Call David Dapolito at 771-2213 or 270-2891.
GB98
Wooden Custom Closets
Specializing in built-in bureaus and shelving.
Bookkeeping by
Desert Accounting
Using only the best woods and materials
Fine craftsmanship with over 30 years of experience
Call to view portfolio and to receive free estimate
Paul Lanoie — 505-771-4844
You’ll get the job done and get:
• Time for your business
• Information
• Service
A & A HAULING
Trash Hauling • Debris Removal
Landscape and Material Delivery
Job Site Clean Up
WE HAUL IT ALL!!
References upon request.
Mention this ad and receive a discount.
Time to summerize your swamp cooler
450-9565
Al Wood
Bob Hyde: BET, BBA Accounting
PLACITAS HANDYMAN
Call:
771-1445, do it now!
Spring
Springisicoming!
s here!
LOADER • DEMO • GRADING
PAD PREPARATION • BOBCAT
PO Box 361
Placitas, NM
87043
771-1102
Repairs • Paint • Plumbing • and More
All Types of Excavation & Utility Installation
Licensed and Bonded • Lic. #86550 • GF09 • GS08
Water Systems Operations I #005931, #005932
505-867-3017 •
Defensive driving specialist—UPS trained
ENJOY THE SUN!
July 7th to 18th
8:30-11:30 A.M. IN BERNALILLO
1:30-4:30 A.M. IN ALBUQUERQUE
$250/session • Call for further details
Al W. Guadagnoli
(505) 771-8334
Cell (505) 573-1824
$
4995*
for up to 15 Window Panes
INSIDE AND OUT
Only $3 per additional pane
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Professional
Satisfaction Guaranteed
Free Estimates
Owner Operated
Scandinavian
Window
Call Henrik Today!
Cleaning Co. 463-0242
New Home Construction • Home Additions
Sheds • Decks • Built-In Outdoor Grills • Painting
Electrical • Plumbing • Remodeling • Cabinet Making
Custom Furniture Making • Backhoe Work
Free Estimates
PC PROBLEMS? MAC PROBLEMS? For software/
hardware installations, custom-built PCs, upgrades, repairs, virus clean-ups and back-up solutions, call Harris
Associates 792-3934. On-site services, reasonable rates.
References available.
Tim Trujillo Roofs
and Roof Repair
~ 350-3313 ~
Tumbleweed
Painting
NM Licensed Contractor: #88967
Jacob Maes: 505-315-9640 / Johnny Maes: 505-604-2963
Get Your Windows Done!
“Responsible Driving Begins with You”
Constructive Solutions
Member: Placitas
Chamber of Commerce
HANDY GIRL—Do you need yard work done? I prune,
trim, haul away. Also, caulking, weatherizing your
home. Assorted carpentry work around the home.
Erosion control, rake gravel. Call for details—Lynne:
804-8482.
Interior
Exterior
Reasonable
Rates
Jean Eichberger • 867-2646
Call 250-1943 today!
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A culture conflict of startling vehemence has
broken out in Larimer County, which borders
wealthy and super-health-conscious Boulder
County. The issue is road etiquette, or more precisely the difficulty bicyclists and vehicle drivers
have with sharing the road. According to the
Boulder Daily Camera, Larimer County Sheriff
Jim Alderden got everybody going by seeming
to mock cyclists who protested a remark made
by one of his deputies. (The deputy allegedly
warned a group of riders: “Don’t let the sun set
on your behind in my county.”) In his Web column, “Bull’s Eye,” the sheriff joked about the
cyclists’ complaints, saying, “It must be the
Spandex that causes people to lose their sense of
humor.” Judging by the scores of comments to
the newspaper story, just about everybody’s
sense of humor has taken a hike. Wrote one cyclist, “The sheriff seems like a cocky redneck
piece of trash.” Commented a driver, “I see bicyclists as a menace to traffic and thus a menace
to society.” Rejoined a cyclist, the real menaces
are “the fat overweight jerks driving their gasguzzling pickups and SUVs,” to which a driver
fired back, “Ride single file, and for PR purposes, stop at stop signs, stop lights and wait your
turn in traffic … then maybe there won’t be so
many people that want to see you as a hood ornament.” Riposted a cyclist, “Good luck fatties
with your $100 fill-ups!” And these were some
of the milder remarks. As a calmer commenter
said, “It sounds like this entire town is Prozacdeficient.” Meanwhile, Sheriff Alderden said the
public backs his crackdown on bikers 2-1
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NEVADA
Debbie Rivenburgh is the general manager of a
bordello in Pahrump, Nevada, 60 miles from
Las Vegas—one of 27 legal brothels in the state.
In 21 years, she says, no college has ever called
to request an intimate tour of her desert establishment. Then Randolph College in Virginia, a
private liberal arts college, decided that the focus of this semester’s course on “American Culture” would be the state of Nevada. After
examining water rights and the wedding industry, the 12 students in the class decided to extend their study of prostitution by talking to the
women themselves. Rivenbaugh said 99 percent
of her working girls refused to participate in the
seminar: “They worry about friends or family
finding out. They know how others see them. It
can be uncomfortable.” Yet two prostitutes,
Alexis, 38, and Alicia, who says she’s “over 30,”
agreed to answer the students’ questions in a
filmed session. The women held court in the
brothel’s Victorian-themed parlor, usually the
setting for the “lineup” for clients, reports The
Associated Press. They talked about how they
give companionship, time and “just the touch of
a woman” to men, how they wear the pants in
the family, and they noted that the Chicken
Ranch still gives a military discount. Alicia,
who’s writing a book about her life, explained
that working as a prostitute means she can take
care of her mother and grandmother and also
dabble in real estate. The downside? “Being
confined, being cooped up. I have to be here 24
hours a day.”
UTAH
Backpacker magazine called the Everest-topping
men from Nepal “climbing machines,” an apt
description. Apa Sherpa, 48, has summited
Everest 17 times, while his nephew, Lhakpa
Gelu, 40, who holds the record for scaling Everest faster than anyone alive—10 hours, 56 minutes—has climbed Everest 13 times. For the last
two years, though, both men have foregone the
family climbing business for Salt Lake City,
which they’d gotten to know by taking part in
the city’s Outdoor Retailer trade show. They decided to move to the American West for better
schools and better health care for their children:
“I want my children to choose their own future
and not have to climb dangerous peaks if they
don’t want to,” said Lhakpa Gelu. Yet adapting
to life in Salt Lake has been no walk in the park.
What’s harrowing is the driving, said Apa Sherpa: “In Nepal, we walk wherever we like to go.
But here, you cannot go anywhere without driving. I thought Himalayan climbing was dangerous, but driving is much worse.” For Lhakpa
Gelu, life is tough because he works two jobs —
running an injection-molding machine during
the day and delivering pizzas in the evenings.
He said he rarely has free time. And sounding a
theme familiar to Americans, Apa Sherpa complained: Bills, bills, bills. “Once kids get through
school, then I hope I don’t have to work so
hard.”
WASHINGTON
Police pulled over a car on Washington’s San
Juan Island after radiation detectors found it to
be suspiciously “hot,” reports Northern California’s Eco-News. But there were no bombs inside,
merely a cat that had undergone radiation three
days earlier for cancer.
Betsy Marston is editor of Writers on the Range, a
service of High Country News (betsym@hcn.org).
Tips of Western oddities are always appreciated and
often shared in the column, Heard around the West.
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