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September 1 - 15 • 2011 A C O M M U N I T Y - I N P U T N E W S PA P E R
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• Letters: 2 • City of Aztec: 19 • Living Green: 6
• Booknook, Puzzle: 11 • Bird Talk: 14 • Obits: 21
Classifieds, Advertisers: 22 • Events: 23
Getting a little help from above by Debra Mayeux
Angel Food Ministries brings quality food
to families at discounted prices
In trying economic times, families sometimes have to
make choices of whether to pay their bills or buy groceries. A new ministry in San Juan County is helping
people keep food in their pantry and on the table.
Angel Food Ministries, based in Georgia, began operating in 1994 as a way to help struggling families purchase food. It arrived in San Juan County in November,
2009, but has gained recent popularity because of the
lagging economy.
“We got involved because it was evident economic
times were hard on people,” said the Rev. Dan Morrison,
of Summit Church, which is the drop site for Angel
Food deliveries.
Angel Food Ministries buys food in bulk and passes
on the savings to people, who purchase food through the
program. Participants buy food, which is menu-based,
and each month the menus change. Each order contains
a wide-variety of fresh and frozen items as well as nonperishable foods.
“The food is all high-quality items that you could purchase at a grocery store. It is good food,” said Sue
Mackey, who coordinates the program out of First
Baptist Church of Aztec.
Mackey orders food from the program, as does Rev.
Morrison, who agreed about the quality. “Angel Food
doesn't focus on canned goods. They focus on proteins –
frozen meats. Eighty percent of the box is frozen meats
and frozen vegetables. You can almost put together
meals with what you get,” he said. “That's what I appreciate about it.”
Angel Food is for everyone – those in need and those
who simply want to stretch their grocery dollars, he
added. “It helps people in an actual way to buy food.”
Mackey said she has a few older couples that order
from Angel Food. They pay $46 for a box of food that
lasts them an entire month. Comparison shopping shows
that a person who pays $30 for an Angel Food box
receives up to $76 in food, if it were purchased from a
Founders’ Day Celebration
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village will celebrate
Aztec’s birthday on Saturday, September 17th, at the
Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village from 10:00 a.m.
through 4:00 p.m., beginning with a parade through
downtown Aztec. The parade is hosted by the San Juan
Mountain Chapter of Antique Trucks and Tractors.
Parade participation is welcome. Contact Beveraly
Pepin, SJ Mountain Chapter Antique Trucks and
Tractors, (333-2599 or 946-5492) for more information.
Aztec Museum Foundation’s Pioneers of the Year are
Steve and Helen Candelaria in recognition of their
intrepid pioneering spirits and incredible journey stories
as are documented in Helen Candelaria’s book My Best
is Yet to Come,© 2009, 1400 N. Fairview Ave.,
Farmington, NM 87401. Following the parade, Mr. and
Mrs. Candelaria will be honored at an informal reception
and awards ceremony at 11:00 a.m on the Museum
grounds, and her book of memoirs will be available for
purchase from the author. The public is wholeheartedly
invited to attend the reception for Mr. and Mrs.
Candelaria. Light refreshments will be served, and the
Aztec birthday cake will be cut.
The Aztec Museum Association strives to preserve the
history of Aztec and surrounding communities. Once a
year, The Aztec Museum Foundation pays their respects
to industrious and community minded individuals with
Pastor Bob Moon volunteers by handing out food items
that were purchased and then delivered to consumers at
Summit Church in Farmington.
grocery store.
“They want to make it real affordable,” Rev. Morrison
said.”It's at least twice the value. We've checked it out.”
The boxes are changed each month, so that families
do not get bored with what they are getting. There also
are specialty boxes. There are boxes that focus on children. “We want to make sure no child goes without
food, and it has child-friendly food in it,” Rev. Morrison
said.
There also are convenience meals, which are “a step
up from a TV dinner,” he said, adding these are great for
senior citizens who want an easy way to prepare a meal.
Mackey added that there are many seniors in Aztec
that take advantage of the program. She goes to the
Aztec Senior Center once a month to take orders. She
also takes orders on the first Thursday of each month at
the Bloomfield Civic Center.
If someone is housebound, they can call the churches
to inquire about delivery of the food, Mackey said.
The ministry comes on the aspect of assisting families
and those in need, but Mackey added that each box
includes “salvation tracks,” with a Christian message.
Since the ministry began in Georgia, more than
deep family roots here. In this manner, the Foundation
hopes to highlight the family history and public contributions our founding families have made to improve the
quality of life in San Juan County. In conjunction with
the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Journey Stories”
now on display in the newly renovated Firehouse, the
Museum is focusing the Founders’ Day celebration on the journey stories of San Juan
County residents—how we got here, where we
came from, where we moved to after we got
here, how our businesses evolved, how our
families dispersed.
Admission to the Aztec Museum and
Pioneer Village and to the Smithsonian traveling exhibition “Journey Stories” is free. All
events throughout the day at Riverside Park
and Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village are
also free and open to the public. See the
Calendar of Events which will be in the next
issue of the Talon.
For more info, contact Michelle Lindsay,
Founders’ Day Event Chairman, Citizen’s
Bank, Aztec, NM (505) 599-0179; Aztec
Museum Foundation President, Dale
Anderson, Aztec Media, 334-8556; or Sue
Tilley, Aztec Museum Technician, 334-9829,
or Harold or Beveraly Pepin, San Juan
Mountain Chapter of Antique Trucks and
Tractors, 333-2599 or 946-5492.
Volunteers unpack a truck that delivered food from
the Angel Food Ministries program to Summit Church
in Farmington.
100,000 families across the nation have been helped. In
San Juan County, 539 family units have received assistance, Rev. Morrison said. “As a church, Summit, has
been able to reach out to 200 families.”
While many of these people have received assistance,
Angel Food Ministries has no limits. There is no application of qualification. “There is no means test to this,”
Mackey said. “There is nothing demeaning about this.
We welcome people. We're happy to help. It's for people
who want to expand their food budget.”
Food is delivered once a month, and volunteers show
up at Summit to distribute it. From Summit food goes
out to Templo Sinai, a Spanish-speaking church in
Farmington, First Baptist of Aztec, and First Baptist of
Cortez, Colo., Rev. Morrison said.
There also is a new ministry involved, according to
Mackey. There are prescription savings cards available.
“They card will save a person up to 55 percent on prescription medication,” she said. The savings covers the
entire family and pets. “When they place an order, they
can get a prescription card.”
Morrison said the churches are “a vessel” that takes
the orders and then gives out the food. “We've been able
to meet a need now, and it is one that will continue.”
Orders are taken during office hours at any of the participating churches. Cash, credit cards or food stamps
can be used to pay for the order.
For more information call Summit Church, (505) 3258525; Templo Sinai, (505) 325-9389; or First Baptist
Church of Aztec, (505) 334-6833.
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Questions? Answers?
Contact Candy, 334-1039
aztecnews@sisna.com
Aztec Visitor
Center news
We would like to extend our gratitude
to everyone who participated in making
Aztec Outlaw Days such a great success.
The Aztec Visitor Center will be
resuming winter hours of 8:00am –
5:00pm Monday – Friday, beginning
Monday, September 5, 2011.
Yard Sale, items wanted
Aztec resident Mandy Sanders, 30
years old, passed away 7/5/2011. Family
needs help paying for expenses and is
doing a yard sale on September 9 & 10
to raise money. Please donate items for
yard sale at 2017 W. Aztec Blvd
(Affordable Auto Sales). Call 947-3834
for more information or pick up.
Dear Candy,
We loved Katie McClure’s article on
Aztec Hardware. We love Aztec
Hardware and have had a constant business relationship with them for 40 years.
In the early 1970s our now grown daughter used to go to Aztec Hardware with
her dad when she was just a tot. Her
favorite thing to do while her dad
shopped was sort nuts and bolts and
screws in the bins which made Joe very
antsy until he learned she would do no
harm. Joe’s dad, Lyle and Flavio Chavez
from Aztec Plumbing were my angels
when in the 1980s George had to go out
of town to work due to our fallen economy. I was responsible for maintenance on
25 rental units, and I had lots to learn.
They were both very kind teachers!
Recently we purchased fire extinguishers
for all units. We decided to check prices
as that is a big purchase. We bought from
Aztec Hardware as their price was compatible with the discount stores, and
Aztec Hardware is our retail outlet of
choice in San Juan County! We encourage all Aztec residents to keep their business at home when possible. Thank you,
Joe and Vicki, for your faithful service to
Aztec. We appreciate you! We are missing out however as neither of us have
ever eaten a gummy worm from Aztec
Hardware in all of these years!
Nancy Woodman
Let’s Split the Pot!!!
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club is having
their 3rd annual 50/50
Raffle. Last year we
raised over $40,000.00
This is a great opportunity to put some
money in your pocket
and support a great nonprofit organization
Tickets will be available until
Friday, September 2nd at 5 PM.
The drawing will be Friday,
September 2nd at 6 PM MDT.
Starting on Monday, August 29th
Tickets are $25 Each, or Five (5) For
$100. To get your tickets go online at
www.aztecbg-club.com or call 800-4611238. (The pot was already over $22,000
on Tuesday and growing fast.) Half of
that pot could be yours - IF you buy a
ticket!
Make sure to check out our newly
designed website. In addition to our new
website, we also have a new Cart
System. When you click on the Buy
Raffle Tickets button on the left, you will
need to enter your email address into the
Email box, and click on the Forgot
Password button and you will receive
your password promptly via email. Then
just complete the purchase form and you
will receive an email with your ticket(s)
and receipt attached. If you are new to
our raffles, just create a new account.
SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
THE MAIL (AND E-MAIL) ROOM
Refinery Reunion: 9/11
Those who worked at the former
Plateau, Gary-Williams, Giant then
Western refinery south of Bloomfield are
invited to an informal reunion at noon on
Sunday, September 18 at Salmon Park
(behind the Triangle Cafe). Bring your
own meal, soft drink, and chair, and
enjoy a picnic gathering with your old
friends from back in the day! No need to
RSVP, just show up....bring your family,
too! LET OTHER REFINERY FOLKS
KNOW ABOUT THE REUNION, TOO.
Questions? Call 632-8013 for either
Janet, Nancy or Michal.
Thursday’s Market
announces new
schedule
Thursday’s Market in Bloomfield will
return to a once a month Thursday’s
Market in September (September 1st, 11
am-4 pm). We will also begin to add a
Saturday market into the schedule.
Thursday’s Market will also be open on
Saturdays (9 am - 2 pm) October 22nd
and December 17th. Interested vendors
can contact: Wilann Thomas at 505-3346038 or email at:
thursdaysmarket@gmail.com
Amateur Athletic
Workshop
Saturday, September 10, 2011
10 am - 4 pm
Minium Park • Aztec
(behind Safeway)
Aztec Highland Games Association
The Aztec Highland Games are coming
October 1st & 2nd. All amateur athletes
who would like to compete in the
Highland Games are encouraged to participate in a one-time Amateur Athletic
Workshop on Saturday, September 10th
from 10 am to 4 pm. Instruction will be
given by professionals on proper form,
safety and technique. Even if you are not
interested in competing during the games,
but are curious to see if you can do some
of these events – you should sign up!
Athletic events include:
• Caber Toss
• Sheaf Toss
• Braemar Stone
• Scottish Hammer Throw - Heavy
• Scottish Hammer Throw - Light
• Weight for Distance - Heavy
• Weight for Distance - Light
• Weight for Height
Registration is $25 per person and
advance registration is preferred. There
are both Men’s and Women’s categories
for all events. There will be a 1 hour
break for lunch which is on your own.
You can find registration forms online
at www.aztechighlandgames.com or at the
Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 110 N.
Ash St., Aztec, NM 87410. For additional
information contact Christa Romme at
334-7646 or
info@aztechighlandgames.com.
September 11, 2011 is the tenth
anniversary of the terrorist attack against
our country. Most of us know where we
were that day and how we felt as the
events unfolded. It was a terrible day for
us. A day filled with horror and suffering.
According to Wikipedia, “There were a
total of 2,996 deaths, including the 19
hijackers and 2,977 victims. The victims
were distributed as follows: 246 on the
four planes (from which there were no
survivors), 2,606 in New York City in the
towers and on the ground, and 125 at the
Pentagon. All the deaths in the attacks
were civilians except for 55 military personnel killed in the attack on the
Pentagon. The overwhelming majority of
casualties were civilians, including
nationals of over 70 countries.”
9/11 has become for us a new rallying
cry. Our nation has had many of these
over the years including “Remember the
Alamo,” or “Remember Pearl Harbor.”
Instead of causing long-term hatred these
rallying cries have instead reminded us of
the heroism of those whose lives were
lost. Among first responders 343 firefighters and 60 police officers from New
York City and the Port Authority, and 8
private emergency medical technicians
and paramedics died that day. Then there
were those passengers on United Airlines
flight 93, who, when they discovered the
hi-jackers’ plans, stormed the cabin and
sacrificed their lives to save others. These
are heroes that will always be remembered.
9/11 has also refocused us on those
who daily put their lives on the line for
us as police officers and firefighters and
paramedics and emergency medical technicians. They are our next door neighbor
or the man or woman down the street.
They come to our aid whenever we need
help. On Sunday, September 11, 2011, I
want to invite all the police, firemen and
women, paramedics, and EMTs to be
present and if possible in uniform at your
place of worship or one near you to
remember those whose lives were lost
that day.
On behalf of the Aztec Ministerial
Alliance, we thank you for your service
and remember those who have lost their
lives in the line of duty and not just on
9/11. And let us always humbly ask God
to bless this country as we seek to do the
right.
Dwain De Pew, pastor of the Aztec
Presbyterian Church
Happy Birthday!!
Happy September birthdays to Breanna
Garcia, Adrian Aguilar, and Phyllis
Kuebler!
BOOK SALE!
Aztec Senior
Community Center
101 S. Park Ave.
Starts September 1st
for one week only!
Lots to choose from!
• T h e TA LO N R e g u l a r s •
Susan Barnes, Natural Health
327-1914
Bert Bennett, Fire Department
334-9271
Jim Dahlberg, Cedar Hill
947-1355
Mike Heal, Chief’s Corner
334-7620
Robert Oxford, Water Rights
330-2284
Marti Kirchmer, SJCE
334-3831x200
John Rees, Bird Talk
632-8335
Emma Deyo, SJ Soil & Water
334-3090
Bruce Salisbury
334-2398
Cindy Iacovetto, Senior Center
334-2881
Ron Price, Marriage Matters
334-2434
Sustainable Living, Elisa Bird
716-3915
These folks share their time on a regular basis
to write in their field of interest. If you have subjects and tidbits they might be interested in, give
them a call. If you would like to try your hand at
writing, give us a call at 334-1039. Many others
have submitted stories, poems and information on
an occasional or one-time basis. Thanks to everyone, it sure makes for good reading.
Don’t Be Left Out
Next Preferred Deadline
is September 7th
You are encouraged to be early, but
send items in even if it’s past deadline - if there’s space, there’s a way!
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Deadline for filing Notice To Participate Navajo Settlement Forms
Here it is September 1, 2011 and the deadlines for filing your “NOTICE TO PARTICIPATE” forms you
received in the mail months ago is here, September 16,
2011. If you have a water right and were one of the
19,000 who received a letter from the courts, be sure
and take it or mail to the Aztec District Courthouse by
the deadline. Whether you list Victor Marshall as your
lawyer, and are receiving water through one of the 23
irrigation ditches with contracts with him, you still need
to participate by filling out your “NOTICE” form and
file it.
The Navajo Settlement is the only reason the
“NOTICE TO PARTICIPATE” was sent out. It has nothing to do as to whether you get to keep your water right.
It is the only way you can keep up with the court proceeding and to maybe object to the settlement. It will be
very difficult to file the proper legal arguments to object
individually and that was why the ditches voted to have
a lawyer put forth their objection. As the form also tells
you the court will hold a meeting Oct. 3, 2011 at McGee
Park for all that filed forms. This is a mandatory meeting - you must attend besides filing your forms. Whether
you oppose or agree with the Navajo Settlement please
be involved in the process.
Another happening in the water world - on Tues. Aug.
16, 2011 the San Juan Water Commission (SJWC) won
their court case against the State Engineer over whether
the State Engineer must publish their application to
appropriate the leftover water in the downsized Animas
La Plata Project. Judge Rozier Sanchez issued his decision for summary judgment in favor of the SJWC.
His order instructed the State Engineer to issue a publication of the application by September 30, 2011. This
application was filed in 2001 and John D’Antonio in
2006 returned it to the SWJC stating no water was available to appropriate. The judge didn’t buy this but as the
testimony by an affidavit from Thomas Turney, State
Engineer before D’Antonio, explained his opinion of
what happened before he was replaced.
This decision does not mean the SJWC will receive
this appropriation as the Navajo Nation would have
protested it if it had been published earlier. Now we
have this same water in dispute in section 8.0 additional
allocations to the Navajo Nation. Section 8.0 1-4 clearly
lists this same water in file 2883 to be divided equally
between the Navajo Nation and the SJWC. So John
D’Antonio, State Engineer from 2002 to the present
knew full well the SJWC application for all the water
left in 2883 was already given away in his Navajo
Settlement agreement. This sets up for an application to
be protested by the Navajos which would then go
through a State Engineer hearing process and possibly
(probably) through District Court and Judge Sanchez
again. In my opinion, it seems to me when Randy
Kirkpatrick states we (SJWC) support the Navajo
Settlement this is in direct conflict with their application.
Robert E Oxford, 1-505-330-2284
Finch graduates Basic
Training
Get YOUR favorite
Sorehead elected!
Larry R. Finch, of
Aztec, graduated from
Air Force Basic Training
at Lackland AFB, San
Antonio, TX, on July
22nd, 2011.
Larry graduated with
awards in Marksmanship,
and Warrior Flight. Larry
is currently Training for
Structural Engineering in
Gulfport, Mississippi.
Malissa McClelland, Chelle
Maurer, Ericah Pascall, Ginny
Jones, Cyd Shepard, Anthony
Garcia, Donna Hughes, Randy
Collins, Ric McCuller, Leticia Santistevan are the
2011-2012 Aztec Old Sorehead nominees and they are
out working hard for your pennies.
These nominees will be out campaigning/fundraising
until September 14th, wearing their “official” sorehead
nominee pin. Each penny collected counts as a vote (feel
free to give money in any denomination - the bigger the
better!). The six who collect the most penny votes will
reign as Old Soreheads for the next year.
The recipients of this year’s Sorehead fundraiser dollars will be the Aztec VFW and the Compassionate
Friends.
You can see who the new Aztec Soreheads are at the
Founders Day parade in Aztec on Saturday, September
17th, 2011. FMI, call the TALON office, 334-1039 or
Stephanie at 609-1204.
Vote Early, Vote Often!
Where’s Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest in Aztec has been cancelled. A big
THANK YOU to all who have participated in the past!
The efforts and many of the activities for this event have
been rolled into the Aztec Highland Games and Celtic
Festival coming September 30-October 2.
The Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival will
include activities and live music on Main Ave on Friday
evening, September 30th from 5-8 pm. On Saturday at 9
am there will be a Parade followed by activities in Riverside Park such as vendors,
live Celtic Music, live Highland Dance exhibitions, Highland Games athletic competitions, Tug-o-War competitions, informational Clan Tents and beer, wine and
whiskey tents. Saturday will wrap up with a performance by headlining band
BROTHER. Sunday will continue with a Pub Church ceremony, continued athletic
competitions and more live music. Check out the Highland Games article in this
issue of TALON and watch the next issue for more information.
You can find information and registration forms online at www.aztechighlandgames.com or at the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 110 N. Ash St., Aztec,
NM 87410. For additional information contact Christa at 334-7646 or
info@aztechighlandgames.com.
Grandparents Day Is Coming!
(SPM Wire) It’s only been in existence in America since 1978, but National
Grandparents Day has been increasing in popularity each year.
This year it will be celebrated on September 11 by families nationwide.
The holiday was founded by Marian McQuade, a housewife in West Virginia who
was motivated by a desire to educate young people about the important historical
contributions made by seniors. She also sought to come to the aid of lonely seniors
in nursing homes.
In a fitting tribute, the official flower for Grandparents Day is the Forget-me-not!
Interestingly, the first Grandmother’s Day is said to have been celebrated in
Poland in 1964.
Have a Safe Holiday!
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tuned up or replaced now!
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Heating & A/C
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SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
Water ruling ensures county additional water for future uses
RYAN LANE
By Debra Mayeux
Attorney at Law
AZTEC – The Sept. 16 deadline is looming to oppose
the Navajo Water Rights Settlement, but a recent summary judgment in the Eleventh Judicial District Court
has left San Juan County feeling a bit better about its
access to water.
In a judgment, filed Aug. 16, by District Judge Pro
Tempore Rozier E. Sanchez stated that a permit, once
limiting the county's access to water, is no longer valid,
because the Animas La Plata Project in Southwestern
Colorado was downsized from its originally planned
size.
The Animas La Plata Project originally was designated in 1954, and it became a hotly contested project for
more than 50 years, as it included pumping water out of
the free-flowing Animas River, and moving it to a storage facility just south of Durango, Colo. The reservoir
was to contain 280,000 acre-feet of water, and 154,800
acre-feet of that would be allotted to the Colorado Ute
Tribes and other project beneficiaries in Colorado and
New Mexico.
After years of debate, in 2000, Congress decided to
lessen the project's scope. This downsized the reservoir
to 120,000 acre-feet of water. “The downsized ALP
Project was designed to generate 57,100 acre-feet of
water per year for consumption by project beneficiaries,” court records stated.
The downsized project was constructed and completed, but it did not follow the original construction plans,
thus changing the scope of the original water settlement
between project beneficiaries. This completely changed
the scope of water allotted to New Mexico, so the San
Juan Water Commission brought the issue before the
State Engineer John D'Antonio in 2001, requesting that
a new water permit be issued to the San Juan Basin. The
application sought an appropriation of an additional
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15,080 acre-feet per year (AFY). The State Engineer
ignored the request, and returned it to the water commission in December 2005. The commission responded by
sending in an amendment to its application requesting
20,580 AFY of depletions.
The state engineer held a hearing in 2008 on the issue
and then denied the county's application. The San Juan
Water Commission, then, brought the issue to the district
court.
Judge Sanchez stated in his judgment that “New
Mexico's depletions - or the amount of water reserved
for consumptive use in New Mexico from the ALP
Project on an annual basis - were reduced from 34,100
acre-feet per year (AFY) to 13,600 AFY, a reduction of
over 20,000 AFY.”
This made the county's original permit null and void.
The judge ruled that the San Juan Water Commission
has a “repayment contract” with the Bureau of
Reclamation to receive its appropriated water, and
because of that the county “shall receive first preference
for appropriation of released water.
The state engineer must provide the county with a
signed permit for the water, no later that Sept. 30,
according to Judge Sanchez. The water will be used for
consumptive use for municipal and industrial purposes.
Those 20,000-plus county residents with water rights,
must make their opinion of the Navajo Water Rights
Settlement known by filing opposition or support for the
project in the Eleventh Judicial District Court offices on
Oliver Drive, in Aztec no later than 5 p.m. Sept. 16.
Then, they need to attend an Oct. 3 public hearing at
McGee Park to voice their opinion.
Holders of water rights should have received a notification about this deadline, but if they did not, they need
to contact the court for assistance.
No Basketball League for the Aztec Boys & Girls Club
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club will
NOT be running a basketball league
for the 2011-2012 school year. The
Club plans to take a year off from
basketball in order to reevaluate
their goals. Due to a decrease in
participation numbers each year, the Club plans to look
at the need for basketball within the community of Aztec
and try to determine if the need is indeed there and fits
with the mission of the Club.
The purpose of The Aztec Boys & Girls Club is to
provide a safe place for children to go afterschool and in
the summer. The Aztec Boys & Girls Club serves 150
kids a day in the afterschool program and 75 kids a day
in the summer program. The Club will continue to focus
its energies and resources on this purpose. They will
hold an open forum meeting in the near future for any-
"Eyes on Drilling" Tipline
"Eyes on Drilling" tipline for citizens to report nonemergency suspicious activity related to oil and natural
gas development.
The agency is asking citizens to call 1-877-919-4EPA
(toll free) if they observe what appears to be illegal disposal of wastes or other suspicious activity. Anyone may
also send reports by email to eyesondrilling@epa.gov.
Citizens may provide tips anonymously if they don't
want to identify themselves.
In the event of an emergency, such as a spill or release
of hazardous material, including oil, to the environment,
citizens are advised to call the National Response Center
at 1-800-424-8802.
one wanting to discuss the possibility of running a basketball league in the future. If you are interested in signing up your child for a basketball league, you may contact the following:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomfield
632-0122
Boys & Girls Clubs of Farmington
327-6396
Upwards - First Baptist Church of Bloomfield
632-3335
Upwards - First United Methodist Church, Farmington
327-0363
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Report: New revenue will more than
cover NM’s Medicaid expansion costs
Aztec Ruins
National Monument
Federal spending for health care reform will bring in millions
more in tax revenue than state will spend
2011 AZTEC RUINS
SUMMER LECTURE SERIES
7:00 to 8:30 PM
AZTEC RUINS GREAT KIVA
FREE ADMISSION
Friday, Sept. 16
Violence, Sex, and Witchcraft -Twenty Years of Writing the Southwest
Michael & Kathleen Gear
Archeologists and Authors of
The First North Americans Series
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Presented in Partnership with:
Presented by Aztec Ruins National Monument
in Partnership with:
The Aztec Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau;
The City of Aztec Public Library;
And the Western Natioanl Palks Association.
ALBUQUERQUE—New Mexico will come out millions of dollars ahead
when the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is fully implemented in 2014. The Act will
bring in between $6 and $8 billion in federal funding for the expansion of
Medicaid between 2014 and 2020. The NM Human Services Department has
estimated that it will cost the state as much as $797 million for the expansion
during those years. But a new report, released today by New Mexico Voices for
Children, shows that the state will take in as much as $1.2 billion in new tax revenue from the economic activity generated by the new federal Medicaid funding,
tax credits and premium subsidies.
“We’ve demonstrated for years that Medicaid is an economic engine for New
Mexico—despite the current administration’s claim that it is ‘unsustainable,’”
said Bill Jordan, Policy Director for NM Voices. “When Medicaid is expanded
under the Affordable Care Act in 2014, our economy will get an even bigger
boost. The new tax revenue will more than cover the state’s cost for the
Medicaid expansion,” he added.
U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) released this statement: “This report
offers further evidence that the Affordable Care Act is very good for the people
of our state. Right now, nearly one in four New Mexicans lack basic health care
coverage. The Affordable Care Act provides New Mexico with billions of dollars
to reduce that number significantly and that, in turn, will help bring down the
cost of health care for all of us.”
The extent of the new economic activity is laid out in a companion report,
“The Economic Benefits of Health Care Reform in New Mexico,” which NM
Voices released earlier this summer. That report estimated between 38,000 and
47,000 jobs will be created by the federal dollars, bringing the state between $1.6
and $2.1 billion in economic activity.
The ACA will also reduce the net federal deficit by as much as $1 trillion over
the next two decades.
The new report, “The Tax Revenue Benefits of Health Care Reform in New
Mexico,” was released today when the report’s author, Kelly O’Donnell, Ph.D.,
testified for the Legislature’s Revenue Stabilization and Tax Policy (RSTP)
Committee meeting. The report is available online at http://www.nmvoices.org/
wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Tax-rev-benefits-of-aca-8-11.pdf.
Dr. O’Donnell served as Superintendent of the NM Regulation and Licensing
Dept. and Deputy Cabinet Secretary of the NM Economic Development Dept.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Music
Festival – September 30-October 2, 2011
Celebrate the culture of the Scottish Highlands with an American Southwest twist!
Main Avenue Art Walk & Outdoor Ceilidh
Friday, September 30th from 5-8 pm the Highland
Games and Celtic Festival will kick off with an Outdoor
Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee). What does that mean? It
means a Friday night party on Main Ave.!
As part of the Aztec Highland Games & Celtic
Festival celebrations, Main Avenue, Aztec will be home
to an Art Walk and Outdoor Ceilidh on Friday night.
Ceilidh is a Gealic word meaning "gathering" and generally involves music, dancing, and celebration. In addition many of our Main Avenue businesses in historic
downtown will be staying open late to host a local artist
for our art walk. There will be Celtic music and dancing
in the Main Avenue court yard for all to enjoy. This will
be a fun and free way to showcase our unique downtown area and kick off the weekend's activities.
We have several businesses/establishments on Main
Ave who have already signed up to participate in the
Outdoor Ceilidh and Art Walk. Artists who are paired
with a business will have space to show and sell their
art. If you are an artist and would like to be paired up
with a business please contact Jessica at (505) 334-3014.
We will list website and social media links on the
Highland Games website for any artist that provides
them.
Clans
Another unique aspect of Celtic society is the division
by family Clans, rooted in the traditions of kinship and
the family unit. “Clan” comes from the Gaelic form
'Clann', meaning 'children' or 'stock.' However it can
also be a tribe or race or can represent a family unit. It is
the basic urge of all living creatures to re-produce, to
seek protection in the safety of numbers and to seek
order through some form of social harmony. We human
beings differ little from this, all over the world from the
beginning of recorded time societies have existed, which
have bound its population together in such a way.
Clans were brought together for protection and often
kept a form of social order both during times of war and
times of peace. While the common notion is that all
Clan members were of the same blood or descent, many
times there were other family units brought into a Clan
either because they needed protection or because that
family was able to offer something of value in the form
of skills or knowledge that the Clan needed. Clan kinship or affiliation often was a territorial issue as well
since Clans often controlled large areas of land. While
the Clan structure also provided for a legal system it is
the idea of kinship which is most obvious to those not of
Celtic descent.
For those who are familiar with other peoples
throughout the world, a correlation may be drawn
between the Clan system of the Celtic peoples and that
of many Native American tribes. Locally, in Navajo culture you introduce yourself first by stating the clans of
your ancestors. This initial introduction sets the stage for
relationships and connections which you may not have
been aware prior to the clan introduction. While not verbal, Celtic clans are often identified upon first meeting
by the Tartan or plaid which signifies a clan connection.
Both serve as a pre-introduction if you will, allowing a
person to recognize a shared or familiar connection with
the other person.
At the Highland Games & Celtic Festival you will see
several Clans in attendance. Many Clans will have
booths at the Aztec Highland Games in an effort to share
their history, educate the general public about traditions
and legends of their Clan and to provide a resource to
Weight Throw, men
individuals who wish to research genealogy.
Kilts
Since I mentioned Tartan or plaid earlier, we need to
have an explanation of the most recognized of Scottish
attire – the Kilt. The kilt, or philabeg in Gaelic, that has
now become the standard dress for all "Highlanders,"
has its origin in an older garment called the belted plaid.
The Gaelic word for tartan is breacan, meaning partially
colored or speckled, and every tartan today features a
multicolored arrangement of stripes and checks. These
patterns, or sett's, are used to identify the clan, family, or
regiment with which the wearer is associated.
The first tartans were the result of individual weavers
own designs, they were slowly adopted to identify individual districts, then finally clans and families. The first
recognizable effort to enforce uniformity throughout an
entire clan was in 1618, when Sir Robert Gordon of
Gordonstoun, wrote to Murry of Pulrossie requesting
that he bring the plaids worn by his men into "harmony
with that of his other septs." (A sept is an individual or
family adopted by the clan who is not of the clan’s
bloodline.) It is sometimes noted that members of direct
Celtic lineage wear kilts with clan tartan and individuals
who are not of direct lineage wear solid color kilts.
Aztec will be flooded with kilts this October! All athletes who are competing in the Highland Games must
wear a kilt to compete. In addition, all of the members
of the Aztec Highland Games Association who are putting this event together have agreed to wear a kilt during
the event. When they are here, ask if the plaid has special meaning or stop by a Clan tent to see the Family
colors and Crest. It is sure to be an interesting adventure!
We are looking for Participants,
Volunteers, and Sponsors!
If you would like to participate as an athlete, vendor,
volunteer, by being a host home for an athlete or musician, or have a clan tent, please give us a call! We are
also looking for sponsorships – we have multiple levels
with matching recognition - and donations to make sure
our first year is a huge success! Vendor and Athlete
forms can be found on our website: www.aztechighlandgames.com.
For additional info about the Aztec Highland Games
and Celtic Music Festival watch future issues of
TALON or contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce
at 505-334-7646 or email at info@aztechighlandgames.com, www.aztechighlandgames.com.
Day for Kids 2011 at the Boys & Girls Club of Bloomfield
Summer has ended, school has started and parents will
continue to work year round to support their families. At
the end of the day, everyone is busy doing homework,
cooking dinner, or finally arriving home from work,
leaving no time for everyone to share their day’s events.
In the end, there are never enough hours in the day to
enjoy spending time with family and friends. So Boys &
Girls Club of America created Day for Kids to build
stronger relationships between parents and children with
fun family activities. Boys & Girls Clubs of America, in
collaboration with other leading youth service and community-based organizations, promotes relationshipbuilding activities that create positive and memorable
experiences for children across the country. Our organization, like our surrounding communities know that
strong communities and families help kids achieve great
futures. Boys & Girls Club of America Day for Kids is
Boys & Girls Club of Bloomfield’s opportunity to help
make history by fulfilling this fundamental need in the
lives of Bloomfield’s children and teens. Come eat, play,
and have a good time as a family at the Boys & Girls
Club of Bloomfield, NM on September 17, 2011
from 11am-2pm. Do not worry about lunch, for $5.00 a
plate, you can have a hamburger or hotdog with side fixings and a drink to help muscle you and your family
through the fun activities that will be present. We
will have temporary tattoos, parachute games,
dunk tank, relay races, and obstacle course, bounce
house, etc. Businesses do not be shy! We will provide enough room for that great booth you want to
set up to showcase your talent or offer that information you are destined to get out to the world.
For those who would like to help setup our events
and like the work, we need your help also! Or
maybe you have items stored away that will help
make our Day for Kids event a success, bring those
by the Club and we will be happy to use them.
With your support, we can create a renewed focus
on the importance of adults spending meaningful
time with children. Remember to mark September
17, 2011 on your calendar, and join in the fun as
we celebrate Bloomfield’s youth. Volunteers and
donations are needed and greatly appreciated. Call
(505) 632-0123 or email unitdirector@bloomfieldkids.org for more information.
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SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
We’ve Moved!!
Living Green in
San Juan County
Elisa Bird director@SustainableSanJuan.com
Preparing for Winter • Putting up Our Harvest • Growing Food all Year
Here in the dog days of summer, with the heat seemingly melting away our skin, it’s hard to imagine the
crisp days of fall and the chilling cold of winter. But
now is exactly the time to think about tasty, locally
grown food for the colder, darker months ahead.
“Healthy Eating Choices and the
Effects of GMO’s”- Elisa Bird
Growing Power Farm School Training
– Matt Camacho
Sept 12 • 6-8 • Aztec Library
At the September Sustainable San Juan
meeting, Elisa Bird will be giving a presentation on “Healthy Eating Choices and the
Effects of GMOs.” The presentation will
look at what GMOs are and their effects on
our food sources and explore ways to make
healthier food choices and to give power to
our food sovereignty.
To learn more about GMO’s in our food system:
Campaign for Healthy Eating in America –
www.Institute for Responsible Technology
Local food chef and local foods system
activist, Matt Camacho, will give an over
view of his recent weekend education at
the Milwaukee training site of famed
farm school, Growing Power, and also
speak on the community composting project
he’s involved in on W. Apache, Farmington.
Putting up fall harvest or the tasty, juicy peaches,
apples, pears from our local trees involves canning,
freezing or drying.
The County Extension is a great source on these
techniques. 213 A. S. Oliver, 334-9496.
Solar dryers are
another way to
dry food. Solar
drying can also
be as simple as
putting sliced
veggies on a
sheet in a car
with the windows
shut or more
elaborate as in
this solar dryer.
Pictured is a solar dryer made out of frames, hinges
and window screens. A variation of this type of solar
dryer: putting two screens together on two saw horses
and put the sliced veggies/fruits in between the screens.
Keep an eye out for rain.
Pumphouse greenhouse
Growing Food this Winter - Greenhouses
f
Seed Saving this harvest is an intriguing idea for
upcoming gardens. Here are some resources:
www.seedsave.org
Seed to Seed – Suzanne Ashworth
Here’s to healthy, locally grown foods all year long.
Now is also the time to think about building a green
house. Some folks say it is too expensive to heat green
houses all winter. However, Dave Porter grows tomatoes
all winter in a green house that has the north facing wall
partially buried in the ground. He also utilizes grow
lights. Having straw bales on the north side of a green
house also is good for insulation. Greens are good veggie choice to grow in the winter.
Here are great books to inspire your green house
building by Eliot Coleman:
The Winter Harvest Handbook: Year Round
Vegetable Production Using Deep Organic
Techniques and Unheated Greenhouses
Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from
Your Home Garden All Year Long
Please send in your comments, and please check out Sustainable San Juan Website for more ideas on
being green in San Juan County: www.SustainableSanJuan.com
It’s Aztec Farmers Market time!!
All are welcomed, for more info on this talk or any
other green questions: 716-3915
Photos and Story
– Elisa Bird
Wednesdays at Westside Plaza
A long Aztec tradition, the Market brings a wonderful and wide variety of tasty and nutritious vegetables and
fruits from our neighbors gardens and fields. The Market is open 4:30 till 6:00 or sell-out.
Rod and Sue
Hancock of
Hancock Family
Farms, are long time
growers at the Aztec
Farmers Market.
Great supporters of
local foods, they
bring fresh to the
Market from their
farm just a couple of
miles away, okra,
onions, green
chilies, zucchini,
yellow squash, tomatoes and more. Stop by and see
what eating FRESH is really all about at the Hancock
Family Farm table at the Aztec Farmers Market.
Sherri and Rochelle Korte make available a variety of
items at the Market, including delicious cucumbers.
Here is a recipe my sister gave me for cucumbers that I
will actually try to make:
Fermented Pickles Heather Pratt - CNT
3-4 lbs small pickling cucumbers – I am just going to cut up large ones.
6 Tablespoons sea salt dissolved in 2 qts purified water
3-4 tablespoons fresh dill – can be found at the Market
4-6 heads of garlic, peeled and smashed – can be found at the Market
Soak cucumbers in cold water for a couple of hours. Gently rinse.
Divide dill and garlic among wide-mouth glass jars. Probably 4 qt. jars.
Add cucumbers to jars, cover with brine (sea salt) until they are fully submerged.
Cover with clean lid.
Allow to ferment on counter.
Taste pickles every couple of days, they are ready when you are satisfied with taste.
Store in refrigerator. The recipe doesn’t say how long they will store in the fridge, but
being fermented they should last through the winter, but they will most likely be eaten
before that!
Wheat Grass at the
Aztec Farmers Market!
Wheat grass can be juiced
into a drink that provides
chlorophyll, amino acids,
minerals, vitamins, and
enzymes and is a sought
after health beverage.
Nancy Hamilton brings to
the Market wheat grass,
which folks can take
home to make into a
highly nutritious drink.
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PAGE 7
"Outsider" Artist works on a big scale
by Katee McClure
Taya Doro stands with her larger than life art
It was interesting to find out
that the old Aztec Theater is
being used again. Artist Taya
Doro, originally from the
Netherlands, has made the theater her gigantic workshop and
showplace. Taya needs a big
space because her art is big....
very big. In Taya's words, " I like
to crawl all over my art and hoist
my art."
Taya has an interesting background and story. In 1971 she
left Holland at the age of 36 and
settled in Northern California.
She didn't grow up in an artistic
atmosphere but found she did
like creating. Her new friends in
California called her an artist, but
she didn't think of herself as one.
She was just doing what came
naturally.
Moving to California was quite
a culture shock to Taya. She
came from a strict Catholic family upbringing in Holland and
moved straight into the San
Francisco scene of hippies and
marijuana... she happily partici-
pated in the new paradigm.
Taya was trained as a psychiatric nurse and had no problem finding work in the US
after she got board certified here. Being a nurse was her saving grace. It kept her
grounded. She made the decision to study art at the San Francisco Art Institute and at
the same time see a psychiatrist. It was then that she realized, "I could heal myself
with art. I am still doing that today. I understand crazy people really well and know
that my own craziness is not that crazy."
Taya is refreshingly open and honest about her life and what sent her down that lane
of life called art, but at the same time she realized that it would be very difficult to
make a living just off art, thus her decision to stay with nursing.
Her attitude about her art is interesting. In her words, "I don't want to sell other’s art
in this new space, I don't even want to sell my own art!" And she doesn't. Her won-
Taya's creative art invites one to enter the studio
Pregnancy art at Expectations!
Expectations 3D & 4D Ultrasounds in
Farmington is the newest (and only) distributor of Proud Body pregnancy art in
the area. We offer tummy tatts, belly casts
and decorating kits, and belly painting kits
(make your belly look like a watermelon
or something else interesting). We will
also carry henna tattoos for your beautiful
pregnant belly from the same company.
Also new to Expectations is
Bodyworkzbywill, massage therapist. If
you'd like a nice, relaxing pregnancy massage, call us and we'll make you an
appointment. It'll make you feel so good!
Willie does other massages too, so you
don't have to be pregnant to come in for your massage.
Along with our ultrasound packages, we still have diaper bags,
picture frames and the ever-popular HeartBeat teddy bears and bunnies. We also offer a baby shower package, including an ultrasound
for Mom and up to eight of her friends.
We're looking to add a photographer that specializes in babies,
pregnancy photos and belly shots. If you are looking for a space for
your studio, please give us a call at 258-4625.
We are open by appointment only right now, so give us a call and
we'll get you in at your convenience. We look forward to seeing
you at our place of business, and we're very excited about all the
new things going on here.
Our phone number is 258-4625, and we are located at the Star
Plaza, 3832 E. Main, Farmington, right behind the East Main Sonic
(between Great Clips and Cabana Tans).
Taya Doro's studio inside the old Aztec Theater on Main
derful pieces are not for sale. She's only sold a couple of pieces in her life and regrets
that she did. She refers to her art as her "play toys." "I don't give a hoot about money.
I don't want to sell my toys. I don't want to deal with the business part of this."
Well, that being said, much as you might want to own some of her very inspirational
works you are just out of luck. You can go by and view her creations...if she's there
and decides to open the doors. Or you can call her at 290-9332 and make an appointment to see it. I personally felt privileged to see her massive creations.
You might be wondering how Taya ended up in Aztec and that story is quite interesting. When visiting New Mexico a few years back she fell in love with the Southwest
and moved to Belen, NM. She set up her living/studio space there and eventually
needed more room for her massive pieces. She contacted Kurt Lohmeyer from
Affordable Steel Buildings to purchase one of his buildings for her needs. In no time
at all they fell in love and married, that was just 15 months ago. Three months later
they both moved to Aztec.
Taya would like to start something up at the theatre called the "Center for Creative
Exploration" where she would like to work with groups to create awareness of
"Outsider Art." Perhaps groups of 6-8 people who want to explore creative expression
through sculpture, dance, nature, etc. She hasn't committed to any concrete plans yet,
it's just an idea she'd like to explore.
Taya is a true free spirit. She's had a vision all her life about what she would like to
create and now has the space to do it. Says Taya, "I knew I could get there if I could
just live long enough - this space was just waiting for me in Aztec."
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A Magic Journey
Our adventure started on a hot July afternoon when six of us boarded a flight in Salt Lake City and
flew non-stop into Paris, France. Our adventure had begun. Along the way we would enlarge our
group by nine additional travelers and then reduce it to a manageable eight people. We would use
metro, barge, train, ship, car and even horses. But our numbers never daunted this hearty group. In
Paris we took in all the sights - in addition to
THE SHOPPING! Fashion week had just
ended and the sales were too good to pass up.
(Well that is what they tell me… I am not a
shopper but, I am a watcher and it was fun from
that perspective too.) Interesting how shoppers
look the same no matter the location, no matter
what currency they use to purchase.
Our roaming took us to all the locations
known and beloved in Paris and our last day we
spent at the beautiful Palace of Versailles. The
beauty of the gardens takes your breath away
and when you couple that, with the palace, it
isn’t hard to comprehend the drive to erect
these edifices of beauty. Stay tuned for more of
this journey as we travel across western Europe
and the beautiful Mediterranean Sea.
Jerrie of Jerrie’s Travel
Jerrie reads TALON at the Palace entrance
Above: A view of
the gardens from
the second floor
of the palace; the
gardens took 40
years to complete
and were almost
destroyed in the
December storm
of 1999.
The rest of the view of the gardens.
The Grande Galerie, as it was called in the 17th
century, was used daily as a place of passage, and a
waiting and meeting space for the courtiers.
Known today as the Hall of Mirrors; the gardens
were built so the view from the Galerie would
be as magnificent as the Palace.
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Aztec Senior Center news by Cindy Iacovetto, Director, Aztec Senior - Civic Center
~September 2011~
What’s cookin’ at the Aztec Senior Center?
Sept 1st Chicken salad, wheat rolls
2nd Chili beans, cole slaw, cornbread
Closed Labor Day
6th Beef & bean burrito, broccoli
7th Roast turkey, gravy, yams, asparagus
8th Meatloaf, gravy, mashed potatoes
9th Chicken enchiladas, pinto beans, spinach
12th Beef stew, cornbread
13th Pork roast, gravy, yams, wheat roll
14th Chicken & noodles, green salad
15th Spaghetti w/meat sauce, green beans
16th Baked fish sandwich, tater tots
19th Smothered steak, parsley potatoes, green salad
20th Grilled cheese sandwich, lentil soup, green salad
21st Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans
22nd Pork chop suey, brown rice, oriental veggies
23rd Chicken fajitas, pinto beans, green salad
26th Beef tips, noodles, broccoli, 3 bean salad
27th Pork chop, rice pilaf, green salad
28th Honey stir fry chicken, brown rice, oriental veggies
29th Frito pie, broccoli, green salad, peaches
30th Hamburger, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon
Passers-by continue to enjoy watching the changes
taking place on the grounds of the Aztec Senior
Community Center as dry shrubs and trees are removed
and as the Bob Hanson Memorial Garden progresses. A
dedication date is set for September 10th at 10:00 am.
Eleven VIPers (very inspirational people) enjoyed an
elegant luncheon on August 17th honoring them for
good deeds they had done. Maitre D’s were none other
than Outlaw Days Best Dressed Saloon Girl, Cindy
Iacovetto, better known as the Aztec Senior/ Community
Center Director, and Josh Ray, Aztec’s Youngest City
Manager.
Our thanks goes to the MacDonald family, Rick and
Rosie MacDonald and David and Sara Watson for
preparing and cooking our first Annual Outlaw Pancake
Breakfast and many other previous events. Additional
thanks go to Aztec McDonald’s Corp. for providing the
delicious orange drinks.
We would also like to thank Aztec Safeway for the
bread and pastry contributions and to John and Kathy
Mellott for their dedication to providing the seniors of
the community with their bread donations. In order to
further provide services to the seniors of our community,
the staff at the center came up with an innovative plan to
move into a three day home delivery system which still
provides homebound seniors with six meals each week.
What’s happening at the
Aztec Senior Community Center?
• See our Senior Shenanigans on this page.
101 S. Park Ave.
505~334~2881 • 801-0373
Menu hotline 505~334~7618
E-mail: ciacovetto@aztecnm.gov
www.aztecnm.gov
Hey Everyone, Let’s Dance!
(or just come down to listen to the music)
Aztec Community Center Thursday Night Dances.
This is a family activity! $5 at the door per person,
$8 per couple for a clean, fun evening of dancing for the
whole family. Refreshments will be served
Live entertainment:
Sept. 1st
Otis and The Rhythm
Sept. 8th
Off The Interstate
Sept. 15th
Grant & Randy
Sept. 22nd & 29th Last Chance
From 7:00 pm to 9:30ish.
FMI, call Cindy 334-2881/801-0373.
This saves on fuel costs and opens up the two alternate
days to provide shuttle service for short trips to the grocery store and to fill prescriptions. A small fee may be
necessary to balance out the fuel budget.
Due to the current economy, we are requesting a $3.00
lunch donation for seniors. This will enable the Center
to continue to provide balanced meals. And YES!
Returning in October—everyone’s favorite meals! YEA!
A Monthly Activity Calendar is being implemented
with fun new opportunities for our seniors which will
include day trips as well as in house activities: Line
Dancers, Weight Watchers, Casino Bus, arts and crafts
classes, a senior Country Fair, Oktoberfest Breakfast and
more.
We want your input. Aztec Senior Center Board meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at
1:00 pm. Join us on September 17th.
Salvation Army Food Boxes, Echo Food Bank, and
Angel Food Ministries are available for pick up each
month at the Center.
Hey! Want to know which Senior citizen our
Reflections in Time profile will be showcasing this
month? Hmmm, it’s a secret for now, so be sure to read
TALON’s September 16th issue to find out.
VIP Luncheon WINNERS (very inspirational people)
These are seniors at the Center who have been caught
in a random act of kindness.
Lucy Gallegos, Lorraine Tillen, Ralph McMinn,
Donna Johnson, Cleo Montoya, Marie Merrick, Donna
Walker, Carol Hanley, Christine Pina, Annie Lee Snyder,
John & Kathy Mellott.
Thanks again to Josh Ray our City Manager for coming to assist with our August VIP luncheon.
Chief Mike Heal will be here for our September 21st
VIP luncheon.
Crystal bowls, flutes and Signatures needed for
Laughter Yoga to high- Flora Vista Water and
light WholeExpo this year Sanitation District Petition
This year's WholeExpo Durango promises to be an
exciting and varied exposition of holistic health, ecological and metaphysical vendors and speakers. Added to
the show this year are outside entertainment and demonstrations including crystal bowl meditations, a didgeridoo (Australian musical instrument) performance, antiaging techniques, qigong, zumba and much more.
This exposition offers 85 exhibitors featuring products
and services for those interested in a healthy, natural and
environmentally friendly life. Vendors include everything from flutes, crystals and healthy water filters as
well as consultations with holistic health practitioners
and metaphysical advisors. Treatments on a crystal
healing bed from John of God's Brazilian healing center
will also be available.
On Sunday morning, a special event featuring live
streaming of Michael Bernard Beckwith, spiritual
visionary and author, will be held at 10:00 AM. Over
the course of two days there will be 14 seminars on a
variety of topics ranging from Animal Communication,
Laughter Yoga, and Gluten Free Living to a movie on
healing featuring John of God, the Brazilian healer
whose story was featured on Oprah this year.
WholeExpo is open Saturday, September 10th from
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday, September 11th from
10:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the La Plata County
Fairgrounds, 2500 Main Avenue in Durango, Colorado.
Admission to WholeExpo is $5.00 for the two days and
includes the exposition, seminars, movie and entertainment. For further details, visit the website at
www.WholeExpo.com or call 970-259-4027.
Who: Flora Vista Mutual Domestic Water Association
What: Water and Sanitation District Petition
Where: 2C COUNTY ROAD 3499
When: Starts September 21, 2011
Why: The most cost effective service possible.
Flora Vista Mutual Domestic Water Association is a
non profit association providing potable water to members within our service area. The Association was
formed in 1967 and is governed by five (5) board members. Our service area is located north of the Animas
River between Farmington and Aztec.
Our members voted to pursue formation of a Water
and Sanitation District at the annual meeting on April
26, 2010. The first step is to provide the County Clerk
with enough qualified signatures to conduct an election.
If you are registered to vote and reside or own property
within the service area - maps can be viewed at Flora
Vista Water office - please stop in and sign the petition
as early as September 21st but no later than
November 20th, 2011. If you are not registered to vote
you may register at FVMDWA or at the County Clerk’s
Office.
For more information, to express concerns or volunteer to help please call the office at 505-334-6045, visit
our website at www.floravistawater.com or stop by our
office during regular business hours.
Monday-Friday 8am-Noon & 1-5pm
Thank you for your support!
ACCION and Goodwill offer
free workshop “Financing
for Small Businesses”
ACCION New Mexico • Arizona • Colorado
(ACCION) and Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
(Goodwill) are hosting a free seminar in Farmington,
New Mexico for entrepreneurs who would like to learn
more about how to finance the start-up, operation or
growth of a small business. During this informative and
engaging session, titled “Financing Your Small
Business,” presenter and ACCION Loan Officer Jordan
Van Rijn will help entrepreneurs identify different
sources of financing for their business, determine which
is the most appropriate source for their business and
what is involved in putting together a strong credit
request.
The session will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the Goodwill
office located at 1861 Hutton Ave. in Farmington. The
session is free and open to the public and will include
light refreshments. To learn more and to reserve your
spot, please call ACCION Loan Officer Jordan Van Rijn
at 505-554-0270.
Jordan van Rijn works as a loan officer for ACCION
and focuses on helping aspiring entrepreneurs and established small business owners find the capital and training resources to thrive. He holds a master's degree in
international relations from the University of California,
San Diego. Jordan has extensive experience working
with small businesses both in the United States and
abroad, having coordinated and managed microfinance
and economic development projects in Nicaragua,
Kenya and Colombia where he worked with local microfinance institutions to develop new financial innovations
for fighting poverty.
Founded in 1941, Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
is an independently governed affiliate of Goodwill
Industries International that serves thousands of New
Mexicans facing barriers to employment such as learning disabilities, physical challenges and developmental
disabilities, among others. In 2010, Goodwill served
nearly 10,000 people around the state, placing 847 in
competitive community employment. Programs and
services are funded primarily by generous donations of
clothes and other household items by the public, which
are sold through retail stores across New Mexico and
online.
NM Poison Center
1-800-222-1222
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SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
Get Fit in Aztec
on your schedule!
• Treadmills • Stationary Bikes
• Elliptical Cross Trainers
• Full line of Free Weights & more
TV and stereo entertainment
San Juan Mountains Chapter of the
American Truck Historical Society
Antique and Classic Truck
& Equipment Show
Riverside Park, Aztec
September 16-18, 2011
Register in advance or at events
until noon on Saturday • $10.00 per vehicle.
Friday: Show 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Founders Day Parade downtown at 10:00 am
(If you want your vehicle/float in the parade,
call 333-2599 or Aztec Museum at 334-9829)
300 N. Main • Aztec • 334-7468
4:30 am - 10 pm • 7 days a week
• Valve Cover Races • Food & Craft Vendors
• Fishing Derby • Live Entertainment
Sunday: 8:00 - 2:00 pm
Don’t miss Founders Day!
For more info: contact Harold Pepin (505) 320-3596
email: sjmntsaths@msn.com or old-cat@msn.com
San Juan County Crime Stoppers
Kelly Eaves, Agent
Home - Auto - Life - Business
1308 W. Aztec Blvd. • Aztec
505-334-2539
keaves@farmersagent.com
• For all your insurance needs •
Enjoy a day off on
Labor Day!
from
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220 N. Main, Aztec
Give one of our hair specialists a call
Wilma, Gail or Melanie
Owner Judy Johnson
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Men, Women & Children
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Tuesday-Friday, 8:30-5:30 • Saturday, 8:30 until ?
San Juan County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash
reward for information leading to the arrest of the persons involved in the following crimes:
• On May 10 a motorcycle was stolen from a residence in the 300 block of North Oliver Street in Aztec.
The motorcycle is described as a lime green and white
Kawasaki YZ60 with the number 49 on the sides and
front of it. The motorcycle is valued at approximately
$750.
• On July 4 in the 700 block of Chamiza Avenue in
Aztec, a bicycle was stolen. The bike is described as an
Americo brand and is black with a gold rim on the front
and is valued at approximately $350.
• Two 5-gallon gas cans were taken from the bed of a
pickup between 8:00 a.m. on July 5 and 5:00 p.m. on
July 6 in the 100 block of Animas Street in Aztec. The
cans were filled with diesel and are valued at $70.
• On July 25 a report for criminal damage to property
was made to Aztec Police regarding damage that
occurred at Riverside Park in Aztec. Trash cans and
debris were scattered on the ground at the pavilion. The
responsible person(s) gained access to the roof of the
pavilion and the roof was sagging in several areas.
Picnic tables were overturned and a portable toilet was
knocked over and on its side. One trash can was thrown
into the river. The estimated damage to the pavilion is
$1000. The damage is believed to have happened on
July 23.
Change in daily hours after
Labor Day at Aztec Ruins
Effective Tuesday, September 5, Aztec Ruins National
Monument will revert to regular hours, opening at 8:00
am and closing at 5:00 pm. The park will continue to be
open seven days a week.
For more information, stop by the Visitor Center
located at 84 County Road 2900 (Ruins Road), north of
Aztec off Hwy 516 (Aztec Blvd) or call 505-334-6174,
x230. Keep up with activities throughout the year by
checking the Schedule of Events at nps.gov/azru.
• A rock was thrown through a window of a business
in the 1700 block of West Aztec Boulevard in Aztec.
The rock was thrown through the window during the
evening of August 5 or early August 6. The value of the
window is $300.
• Between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on August 6, a Dell
laptop with an AT&T internet card was taken from a
company pickup in the 800 block of Ute Street in Aztec.
A window to the vehicle was broken to gain access. The
value of the laptop is estimated to be $1000.
• On August 7, a report was made for criminal damage
to property in the 1600 block of West Aztec Boulevard
in Aztec. A rock had been thrown through a window
between August 6 and August 7. The cost to replace the
window is approximately $350.
• A concrete picnic table and a bench located in the
200 block of Hartman in Aztec was damaged between
1:00 p.m. on August 16 and 8:00 a.m. on August 17. The
estimated cost to repair the damage is $1,500.
• Between 1:00 p.m. on August 18 and 9:00 a.m. on
August 22, a gate located in the area of 200 Hartman in
Aztec was damaged and placed in a tree. The cost to
repair the gate is unknown.
•Between 6:00 p.m. on August 22 and 6:00 a.m. on
August 23, a picnic table at Riverside Park in Aztec was
damaged. The cost to repair the damage is approximately $100.
• Between the hours of 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. on
August 24, person(s) unknown broke the glass on the
front door of a business located in the 1700 block of
West Aztec Boulevard in Aztec. The cost to replace the
glass is estimated to be $250.
All calls are confidential, and callers do not have to
reveal their identity. Call Crime Stoppers, (505) 334TIPS, toll free, (800) 222-TIPS, or on the Web,
www.sjccrimestoppers.org. Tips can also be sent via text
message. Simply send TIP367 plus the detailed tip to
CRIMES (274637). You could be eligible for a cash
reward of up to $1,000.
HealthCare.gov
Take health care into your own hands
Find Insurance Options
THE GREEN CHILE ROASTING IS ON!
See which public, private and
community programs meet your needs
http://finder.healthcare.gov/
Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Onions, New
Potatoes, Green Beans & Summer Squash.
• Sports Physicals •
You can also purchase fresh
granola, canned goods, chile
powders, pods and ristras!
• Drug Screens • DOT Physicals
• Respirator Exams • PFTs
#745 CR 2900 (Ruins Rd.)
7 1/2 miles north of Aztec or 3 1/2 mi. west of
550, turn onto CR 2900 at Cedar Hill.
Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
www.sutherlandfarms.net • 334-3578
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account, and fill out online forms
POWERPOINT BASICS— Understand
PowerPoint basics, use different styles and slide designs,
insert images and links, use animation and effects, plan
and design a successful presentation.
EXCEL—Software application program that blends
layouts and mathematical functions that allows you to
do spreadsheets, data management, store, manipulate,
use, present, share and number crunching.
GOOGLE APPLICATIONS— This class will cover
applications offered by Google to help you communicate
and organize your information.
You can find these classes on our library calendar at
www.azteclibrary.org or stop in and pick up a calendar.
Call to register 505-334-7657. All classes are FREE!
The Book Nook
Aztec Library news!
e-mail: aztecpl@aztecnm.com •
www.azteclibrary.org
Hello Community,
Just wanted to welcome our new Library Director
Sabrina Hood and all the flare and flow that she is helping to create at our Aztec library! Stop in, enjoy the
view and new artwork down the hall in our library café.
Once a month on the first Tuesday, starting September
6th from 9-11 A.M., enjoy free coffee and pastries provided by one of our new sponsors, Sunshine Bakery and
Deli, located at 119 N Main in Aztec. Our table decor
will be provided by a new business in Aztec called
Aztec Floral, located in the Westside Plaza. We want to
welcome and thank them for all their support. We also
would like to invite other sponsors in supporting the
library programs, You can contact Sabrina Hood at 319
S Ash, 505-334-7658 or you can fax her at 505-3347659, shood@aztecnm.gov.
Want a good book to settle down with?
New in our stacks are:
Dick Francis’ “Gamble,” his son is now writing in his
place.
Ann Patchett’s “State Of Wonder”
W E Griffin’s “Victory and Honor”
Coloring contest winners
Technology labs
During Outlaw Days the library had a coloring contest. There were 6 groups ranging from age 1 – 14.
The winners are: Emerie Offerle, Gena Paul, Aubrey
Baird, Breanna Aeschlimann, Lauren Erin Berg and
Tatianna Sullivan. Congratulations for such fine art
work!
September brings use of our technology labs- Students
and members are welcome to use the Digital arts lab to
work on their tech homework. Computer Classes are in
full swing at the Aztec Library with Angela Watkins as
your instructor. Sign up for classes today. Classes this
September are:
SOCIAL MEDIA— Introduction to web-based
social media tools. Get a broad overview of applications
such as Google apps, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn,
Flickr, Skype, and YouTube as media professionals’
tools. Class explores managing online applications and
social networks and web branding.
COMPUTER BASICS— Learn fundamental information about computers and get hands-on experience
with equipment and techniques. Take a tour of the
Windows 7 environment, learn how to use a mouse, and
develop basic word processing skills. Participants will
have the skills to create, save, and edit a simple
Microsoft Word document.
INTRODUCTION TO THE INTERNETParticipants will be given an overview of the Internet
and what’s available on it, and will learn how to
research and find information. Students will learn how
use search engines such as Google, set up an e-mail
Aztec Public Library
319 S. Ash • 334-7658
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm • Sat: 9am - 5 pm • Closed Sunday
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The 28th Annual Collector Car Weekend in
Farmington, NM, begins with a cruise to the East Main
Sonic, Friday, September 16th at 6:30 pm. Saturday
the 17th there is a Swap Meet at the Gateway Museum
on East Main Street beginning at 8:30 am. Sunday the
Collector Car Show will be held at Brookside Park,
Farmington, NM from 9:00 am with awards to be given
away at 3:00 pm. Early registration for vehicles is
$25.00; late registration on Sunday is $35.00. The events
are free to the general public.
For information on the weekend’s events you may call
Rochelle at 505-326-0800 or Richard at 505-716-7100.
Email for information – rlanderos0800@msn.com.
THE HAIRCUT
One day a florist went to a barber for a haircut.
After the cut, he asked about his bill, and the barber
replied, “I cannot accept money from you, I'm doing
community service this week.” The florist was
pleased and left the shop. When the barber went to
open his shop the next morning, there was a thank
you card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his
door.
Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he
tries to pay his bill, the barber again replied, “I cannot
accept money from you, I'm doing community service
this week.” The cop was happy and left the shop. The
next morning when the barber went to open up, there
was a thank you card and a dozen donuts waiting for
him at his door.
Then a Congressman came in for a haircut, and
when he went to pay his bill, the barber again replied,
“I can not accept money from you. I'm doing community service this week.” The Congressman was very
happy and left the shop. The next morning, when the
barber went to open up, there were a dozen
Congressmen lined up waiting for a free haircut.
And that, my friends, illustrates the fundamental
difference between the citizens of our country and the
politicians who run it.
BOTH POLITICIANS AND DIAPERS NEED TO
BE CHANGED - OFTEN, AND FOR THE SAME
REASON!
Annual Collector Car Weekend
The Aztec Senior Class of 1961 is planning a 50 year
reunion for September 2nd thru 5th, 2011.
Tentative plans for the Labor Day weekend reunion
include attending the home football game on Friday
night, a picnic of hamburgers and hot dogs on Saturday
at the Masonic Lodge at noon followed by a golf tournament at Hidden Valley Country Club. Sunday will end
the get together with a breakfast at the home of Jerry &
Fran Hanhardt, both graduates of 1961.
The cost is $12.50 per person and checks should be
mailed to: 1961 – 2011 Reunion, Box 1494, Aztec, NM
87410.
The reunion is planned for the class of 1961, but other
graduates are welcome. For additional information, or if
you have information about a graduate of the class of
1961 please contact one of the following committee
members:
Doug Boston (817) 821-1224 or
dboston@earthlink.net
Kim Brown (505) 327-6173 or
chumfish@sisna.net
Karen Lynch (505) 334-8226
Gwen Gonser (505) 258-5219
Michael Hayes (505) 334-2604
Fran & Jerry Hanhardt (505) 334-8022
or mothergoose43@gmail.com
Doug Lanier (505) 334-9102
Lloyd Madson (505) 334-3032 or
tinkerman1@gmail.com
Ann Martin (505) 325-9041
Windell Ramsey (505) 334-9624
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World-renown rock climber speaking in Durango
Lynn Hill, a world-renown rock climber, author and speaker will be in Durango
October 1, 2011. Ms Hill’s speeches are known to regale audiences with photos and
stories of achievement and the interplay between climbing, culture and history. The
event will be part of the La Plata County Humane Society’s 4th Annual Silent Auction
Fundraiser and will be held at the LPC Fairgrounds.
Lynn Hill is one of the most accomplished rock climbers in the world. Her combination of power, grace and endurance has enabled her to tackle some of the most difficult
climbs for more than three decades! La Plata County Humane Society hosts one large
fundraiser each year: the Bark & Wine Silent Auction Fundraiser. This year’s event
will celebrate 40 years of serving the animals and people of La Plata and surrounding
counties. The event runs from 6pm until 10pm. Purchase tickets online at www.lpchumanesociety.org or in person at the humane society, Maria’s Bookshop or Pet Haus.
FMI: LPC Humane Society, Chris Nelson 259-2847, chris@lpchumanesociety.org.
SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
Are Your Final Expenses Covered?
By Thomas Payne, State Farm® Agent
Are you worried about how your loved ones will pay the expenses incurred at the
time of your death? While death is an inevitable part of life, financial questions associated with final medical bills, funeral expenses and estate settlements should not be.
According to a 2006 General Price List survey of the National Funeral Directors
Association, the average cost for final expenses is $7,000. Preparing for those costs
today could prevent family members from dealing with a financial burden in addition
to coping with the loss of a loved one.
One way you can assure that your final expenses are covered without placing the
responsibility on your family is to make certain you have a life insurance policy that
will meet your needs. Your life insurance policy can be an important part of your
financial planning. Taking the time now to review your coverage and benefits may
give you the peace of mind you deserve.
The death of a loved one can be enough of a physical and emotional burden for your
family. By planning ahead, you can prevent it from being a financial hardship as well.
Visit with your insurance agent and discuss
how a life insurance
policy can cover your
final expenses. It will
only take a few
moments of your time,
but may go a long way
toward easing the burdens of those you leave
behind.
Plein Air Artists celebrate Journey Stories
Plein Air Artists held a paint-out in Pioneer Village to celebrate the Smithsonian
Journey Stories Exhibit and Founders Day. More than a half dozen well known
artists finished their paintings which are now on exhibit and for sale in the main
Aztec Museum building, open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
KK Walling is shown in the photograph.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
PAGE 13
National Society Daughters
of the American Revolution
Recreation with Ryno
By Ryan Lane
The La Plata Mountains are mountains of intrigue.
They are mountains rich in history, and even sacred to
some. They are mountains where dreams were once realized and many more dashed. But for our purposes, the
La Plata Mountains are mountains teeming with recreational opportunities.
The main drainage for the La Plata Mountains is the
La Plata River. The La Plata River begins its eventual
destination towards the San Juan River at an elevation of
over 11,000 feet near Cumberland Basin. For approximately fifteen miles the La Plata River flows, and at
times tumbles, in and through the La Plata Mountains.
For outdoor enthusiasts, though, it is the eager and willing trout that call the La Plata River home that are of
interest. The La Plata River is populated with Brook,
Rainbow, and, most captivating to fly fishermen,
Colorado River Cutthroat Trout.
The La Plata Mountains also offer jeep enthusiasts
various trails and off-road spots to explore. Perhaps
most famous of all the jeep trails contained within the
La Plata Mountains is Kennebec Pass. This pass sits at
approximately 11,800 feet and offers amazing views of
the surrounding peaks not only within the La Plata
Mountains, but north and east towards other aspiring
mounds within the mighty San Juans. Those interested
in Colorado’s mining history can explore the ruins of
nearby mines, including the Columbine Mine and Bessie
G. Mine. The remnants of old miners cabins and once
active mills are scattered throughout the La Plata
Mountains, including the Cumberland Mill ruins located
near Kennebec Pass.
Of course, the La Plata Mountains could not be discussed without mentioning the various hiking trails
throughout the area. Whether to bag a particular towering peak, espy high-mountain wild flowers, or view
remnants of a rich mining past, hiking trails abound in
the La Plata Mountains. There are countless hiking trails
located directly off the main artery for the La Plata
Mountains—La Plata Canyon Road or County Road
124—including access to the Colorado Trail.
For families interested in camping, there are multiple
campgrounds within the La Plata Mountains. There are
two developed campsites at Snowslide and Kroeger
campgrounds, as well as dispersed camping at Miners
Cabin, Madden, and La Plata City Dispersed Camping
Areas. Camping within the La Plata River canyon is
only permitted in these developed campgrounds and designated camp sites—all of which are clearly marked
from the La Plata Canyon Road and offer good access to
the La Plata River.
Desert Gold Chapter NSDAR will meet Thursday
September 8, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Room 9006 at San
Juan College in the Henderson Fine Arts Center. New
Mexico State Organization Daughters of the American
Revolution will host the Official Visit of the New
Mexico State Regent, Zadeea Harris of Aztec, NM.
Please welcome our own member, Zadeea, at this very
special occasion. HODARS (husbands) and guests are
welcome.
NSDAR is a non-profit, non-political, 121 year old,
worldwide service organization formed in 1890 and
devoted to promoting three tenets: Historic Preservation,
Education, and Patriotic Endeavor. Any woman is eligible for membership who is no less than eighteen years
of age and can prove lineal, blood line descent from an
ancestor who aided in achieving American independence. She must provide documentation for each statement of birth, marriage, and death. Research assistance
is available to prospective members.
Desert Gold Chapter, serves the San Juan County area.
We meet once a month September through June. Come
and join us. FMI: Judith Wooderson 320-7878.
Health Center
Family Clinic
To reach the La Plata Mountains, simply head
west from Durango on US Highway 160 for
approximately eleven miles before turning north
onto La Plata Canyon Road at Hesperus. The La
Plata Mountains is Spanish for “silver mountains.”
Although no longer actively mined for silver,
these mountains still offer riches to both families
and individuals interested in outdoor pursuits.
Soli Deo Gloria.
Readers may contact Ryan via email at tryanlane@gmail.com with questions or comments concerning a particular column, or with suggestions
for a future column.
The Aztec Senior Community
Center wishes to thank everyone
in the community for their support
through donations, kind words,
hard work, and loving care.
Join Aztec Chamber Members
this Summer!
September 1st – 15th
Ongoing -Tues-Sat - Smithsonian Exhibition—Journey Stories,
Aztec Museum & Pioneer Village, 10 am-4 pm. Info: 334-9829
Ongoing -Tuesday Nights - Four Person Scramble
Hidden Valley Golf Club, $22/player Info: 334-3248.
Ongoing -Wednesday Nights - Open Mic Nights, The Hiway Grill, 7:30 pm.
Ongoing -Thursday Nights - Two Person Best Ball
Hidden Valley Golf Club $25/player Info: 334-3248.
3rd -
NMMRA Sprint Cars, CLMA/Dirt Car Super Late Model, Mini
Sprints, Go Karts, Quarter Midgets–Racing, Aztec Speedway, 6 pm.
4th -
Music in the Courtyard—Tumblin’ Dice
Wines of the San Juan, 4-7 pm (Free). Info: 632-0879
4th -
Floyd Reynolds: NMMRA Sprint Cars, CLMA/Dirt Car Super Late
Models, Sportmods, Stocks, Modifieds–Racing, Aztec Speedway, 6 pm.
10th -
Introduction to Wine Class, Wines of the San Juan. Info: 632-0879
10th -
Highland Games Amateur Athlete Workshop,
Minium Park, 10 am-4 pm. Info: 334-7646.
10th -
Boone Week: Enduro, SportMods, Mini Stocks, Mini Sprints,
Hobbys, Suitcase Race, Go Karts, Quarter Midgets–Racing,
Aztec Speedway, 7 pm. Gates open at 4 pm.
1601 E. 20th • Farmington
Open Afternoons and Evenings
By Appointment ONLY: 564-3628
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trauma specialists, the best technology in the region,
and patient satisfaction over the 90th percentile. We’re
part of the Centura Health Trauma System, a network of
14 trauma centers, emergency resources, Flight For Life®
Colorado and a comprehensive statewide EMS support
system. So you can live your life knowing you’re
connected to the largest trauma system in the state.
That’s Centura Connected.
10 & 11 - Cottonwood Couples Tournament,
Hidden Valley Golf Club $150/couple. Info: 334-3248.
11th -
Music in the Courtyard—Forever Growing & Meet the Artist Night,
Wines of the San Juan, 4-7 pm (Free). Info: 632-0879
12th -
Full Moon Drumming Circle,
Dancing Spirit Healing Center, Ignacio, CO, 7:30-9:30 pm. Info: 970-563-4600.
If you would like to sponsor the Aztec Chamber Member
Summer Events contact 334-7646.
mercydurango.org
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504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and no person shall be excluded
from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to
discrimination in the provision of any care or service on the grounds of
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SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
First Baptist Church
of
Aztec
•Sunday Services•
8:00 AM - Sunday School -9:30 AM - Worship
9:30 AM - Sunday School -11:00 AM - Worship
Evening Worship - 5:30 PM
Nursery Provided
700 Navajo Street • 334-6833
You are cordially welcome
Breastfeeding: A workshop
for mothers and fathers to-be
Everything you need to know to
feed your baby with ease.
by Joy Kanevski, ND, RN, LM
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
(IBCLC)
When: Wednesday, Sept 14th. 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Where: Kid’s Rock, 1032 Main Avenue, Durango
We will discuss:
• Why breast is best - the benefits for baby AND mom
• Proper latch and positioning
• How you know your baby is getting enough
• How to prevent/manage sore and damaged nipples
• Expectations on day one through 2 weeks
• How to get the support you need (and decline what
you don’t need)
• When to ask for professional help
Please bring your partner! Breastfeeding manual provided! Snacks provided!
Call Kids Rock to register (970) 259-9400. Walk-ins
also welcome.
Tapestry for Life and Live! Beth Moore - Sept. 9 & 10
by Mona Jackson
Each year after the Labor Day holiday, Tapestry for
Life has an event for women. This year we are teaming
with the First Baptist Church Bloomfield Women's
Ministry to have two great events in one weekend.
Friday, Sept. 9 Tapestry for Life event presents local
women testimonies. This year Kricket Carpenter will be
sharing her testimony of how God is working in her life
after a devastating car accident 18 years ago that left her
with amnesia. Her story has been made into a move
called The Vow. Joyce Bachert will be sharing how after
getting married how God changed the direction of the
life of her and her husband as he submitted to preach.
Great music by local artists Ronna Jordan, Martha
Speakman and many more. The music is always fantastic and very refreshing.
This year our skit will give a picture of one woman's
testimony of God's work in her life - from a biker to a
Princess of the King. The skit is based on the John 4 of
the Samaritan Woman at the well, a great picture of
God's love for the woman.
Saturday, Sept. 10 First Baptist Church Women's
Ministry will be hosting a Live! Beth Moore Simulcast
with the theme Because You are Living Proof of God's
Love. The music is always fantastic with artist Travis
Cottrell. Beth Moore's love for the Word of God was
embedded in Beth's life when she took a Bible doctrine
class at her church. Her teacher was Buddy Walters, a
former college football player who taught the Scriptures
with tears streaming down his cheeks. She fervently
prayed for such a passion for God's Word. Ever the storyteller, Beth is known to pepper her teaching with stories and poems written from the perspective of pertinent
characters. She communicates with great energy, passion, humor, warmth and grace.
The advanced ticket price is $15 for both days. Tickets
can be purchased at Bloomfield Florist or by calling
First Baptist Church Bloomfield 505-632-3335. The
price includes light meal Friday evening, continental
September migration treasures by John & Jan Rees
Bird watchers treasure
September for its gift of
DURANGO FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
migratory birds passing
through on their way to more
southern destinations or stopping to spend the winter
locally, for more opportunities to observe the lives of birds, for the natural beauty
of leaves changing to autumn colors, for cooler temperaDurango: The Durango Friends of the Arts and the
tures, for other wildlife in the field. A review of our field
Durango Arts Center will give a series of presentations
notes from this month last year reminded us of some of
on the works of Salvador Dali, Alexander Calder,
the many reasons we welcome September.
Georgia O’Keeffe and Navajo Weaving. The series will
Birding different habitats has rewarded us with varied
be presented September 6-27, 10am–11am at the
species
including an occasional rare or accidental bird,
Durango Arts Center.
and last year was no exception. During four September
Space is limited. Please contact Cindy Cortese at 259outings to Morgan Lake southwest of Kirtland we found
9119 for reservations.
several water birds - American Coots, Ring-necked
Ducks, American Wigeons, Northern Shovelers, Ruddy
For articles, online videos and more on GMOs, Ducks, Green-winged and Cinnamon Teal. Typically
these species will be seen through the remaining months
visit the Institute for Responsible Technology,
of fall and winter except for the Cinnamon Teal which
http://responsibletechnology.org/.
leaves here for points south including Mexico. Piedbilled, Clark’s, and Western
Grebes, year-round residents
of Morgan Lake, were joined
Mosaic Academy Governing Council
by an Eared Grebe, a species
Annual Publication of
Public Notice
that typically breeds north of
August 18, 2011
the Four Corners and winters
Regular Meetings
south of here in New Mexico
and in part in other southThe Governing Council shall conduct a regular meeting on the third
western states. Molt begins
Wednesday of each month. Location of the meetings will be at the Mosaic
late summer on breeding
Academy, 450 Llano St., Aztec, New Mexico. The meeting will begin at 5:00
grounds for Eared Grebes
p.m. Notice of Governing Council Regular Meetings, once adopted, will be published no less than
and continues into October or
once in the local newspaper and then posted at Mosaic Academy and published on the official
later so expect to see the gold
website of Mosaic Academy www.mosaicacademy.net at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting
ear tufts and the reddishdate and time. Agendas for meetings will be posted in the Mosaic Academy office and on the
aforementioned website at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting date and time.
brown side stripes of breeding plumage changing to the
Special Meetings
grays, blacks, and whites of
basic plumage.
Special meetings of the Governing Council will be posted at Mosaic Academy and published on the
Although a Farmington
official website of Mosaic Academy www.mosaicacademy.net at least 48 hours in advance of the
birder
witnessed a Western
meeting date and time. Location of the meetings will be at the Mosaic Academy, 450 Llano St.,
Grebe carrying nesting mateAztec, New Mexico. Agendas for meetings will be posted in the Mosaic Academy office and on the
rial on Morgan Lake several
aforementioned website at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting date and time.
years ago, and although
Emergency Meetings
many of us have seen this
species conducting spring
Emergency meetings of the Governing Council will be posted if possible, at Mosaic Academy and
courtship displays on the
published on the official website of Mosaic Academy www.mosaicacademy.net . Location of the
lake, it wasn’t until last
meetings will be at the Mosaic Academy 450 Llano St., Aztec, New Mexico.
September that we finally
saw adults feeding young. In
Executive Meetings
spite of being adult size and
swimming quite capably, the
Executive meetings that are conducted by the Governing Council will comply with the regulations
juvenile called persistently,
outlined in the Open Meetings Act.
begging the adult birds for
Approved at the Annual Meeting of the Mosa
ic Academy Governing Council August 18,
food.
2011.
Last fall Morgan Lake con-
Supporting the Arts in
Our Community
breakfast Saturday morning with a light lunch. Best
Western hotel price is $69 a night for lodging. At the
$15 price this is a fantastic opportunity for an event of
this magnitude, here in the Four Corners area.
We are excited to have a silent donation this year. All
proceeds will benefit the Catholic Charities Homeless
Ministry here in Farmington.
There is a lot packed into this weekend and we have
barely touched the surface. The web address for more
information for First Baptist Church Bloomfield is:
http://fbcbloomfield.org/index.php/eventscalendar/month.calendar/2011/09/24/If you have questions or need more information, you
are welcome to contact me. Mona Jackson,
Msjblm5194@gmail.com, 505-419-1024.
tinued to be a good site to watch Ospreys as they
patrolled above the water in search of food. Masters of
flight, they drop swiftly to the water to take fish which
they turn in their talons as they fly so the fish parallels
the bird’s body thus reducing drag. This species nests as
close as Colorado’s southern lakes including several
pairs at Vallecito Lake but moves south for the winter.
Migrating Forster’s Terns flew over the lake in search
of fish or perched on a sand bar. We saw no Common
Terns, but they have been seen at Morgan. Two handsome Sabine’s Gulls with brown back and triangle on
the inner wing contrasting with the snowy white and
black triangles of the remaining upper wing were exciting finds, staying over a week. These juveniles favored
the south shore while hunting from the air. Occasionally
one dropped to swim on the lake surface providing
excellent close-ups.
Local city parks host many resident and migratory
birds. Near the end of September adult and juvenile
Cedar Waxwings drank and bathed where water pooled
below the canal in Farmington’s Westland Park.
Primarily fruit eaters, some of these waxwings consumed the bluish fruits of a New Mexico olive, a plant
native to our area. Wilson’s, MacGillivray’s, Yellow,
Orange-crowned, Yellow-rumped, and Virginia’s
Warblers moved through the trees and shrubs in search
of insects. Additional species that would move on for the
winter were the female Western Tanager, Black-headed
Grosbeak, and Warbling Vireo.
Perins Peak State Wildlife Area west of Durango is
one of our favorite southwestern Colorado destinations
in September. The area may be accessed by taking
Lightner Creek Road north from US Highway 160 and
continuing to County Road 208, Dry Fork Road. High
cliffs border a small stream where we have often seen
birds coming in for water; the habitat contains Gambel's
oak, ponderosa pine, native grass meadows along with
Douglas fir and aspen. Among our mid-month sightings
last year were Pygmy and White-breasted Nuthatches,
Western Bluebirds, Steller’s Jays, Western Tanager, and
Townsend’s Solitaire. Dense shrubs were the favored
haunts of Green-tailed Towhees. Leaves on shrubs were
changing color to the rusts, reds, and browns of fall.
Yellowing cottonwood leaves showed among the
green along the Animas River when we drove to
Vallecito late September, and rabbitbrush bloomed;
Turkey Vultures circled near Bondad. Fall colors
adorned hillside vegetation after we entered the Pine
River valley. We watched a mourning cloak butterfly, a
species that will overwinter as an adult. Among the
higher elevation bird species on Middle Mountain were
Clark’s Nutcracker, Band-tailed Pigeon, Dusky Grouse,
and Gray Jay. Pine Siskins ate seeds extracted from
spruce cones.
September is a great time to be in the field observing,
enjoying, and learning.
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The Language of Rock Art: A Collaboration
Honoring the Work of Dr. Hugh Chilton Rogers
The Salmon Ruins Museum and San Juan County
Museum Association are delighted to announce the
opening of a new exhibition honoring the late Dr. Hugh
Rogers (1936-2009). The exhibit, titled The Language of
Rock Art: A Collaboration Honoring the Work of Dr.
Hugh Chilton Rogers, will bring to life the rock art of
the Largo and Gobernador Canyon areas through photo
images captured by Dr. Rogers and other local photographers.
With his arrival to Farmington, Dr. Rogers brought a
deep appreciation for rock art and prehistory with him.
While in his roll as a medical service provider, Rogers
sought to improve medical care and cultural relations
with the regional Native American community. As his
work led him to study the Diné language to better
address the needs of patients, his interest grew in rock
art.
Rogers soon realized that his original goal of locating
and documenting all rock art in the area was an overwhelming task, and focused his project on locating, documenting, and understanding the incredible Navajo
images found in the Dinétah, the Navajo Ancestral
Homeland. Through his work and publication of numerous manuscripts, Rogers was established as an authority
on the subject.
This exhibit will present over seventy images of what
might be considered the iconography of a developing
Navajo culture. Depicting the various human and animal
styles of the early Diné period, AD 1450-1760, petroglyphs and pictograph images can be seen. Additionally,
two authentic rock art panels may be viewed, called the
Bi’Yazh panels, which were recovered by federal law
enforcement officers in the successful prosecution of an
illegal antiquities theft.
Other images will be presented as well, representing
St. Joseph’s Fiesta
500 N Mesa Verde, Aztec
Mark your calendar
September 9th, 10th and 11th
for St. Joseph’s Annual Fiesta.
Come join the fun! There is something
for everyone to enjoy!
Friday – 6:00-6:30pm Vespers
6:30pm- Ice cream social, Heart Smart
smoothie bar, & Talent show
Saturday -5:15pm- evening Mass
6:30pm- Food Concession opens
7:00pm- Bingo
Sunday – Fiesta Day!
10:30am – Mass in honor of St. Joseph
11:30am – 4:00pm Enchilada Dinner -
the earlier occupation of the region by the Ancestral
Puebloan people, often referred to as Anasazi. Much of
this imagery depicts human forms having triangular bodies, outstretched arms, and small legs with angular feet.
The style of these images date to the Basketmaker
Periods, possibly to as early as 100 BC.
An opening reception for the exhibit will be
Saturday, September 10, from 6-8pm, at Salmon Ruins
Museum. The public is invited and light refreshments
will be served. The public is also invited to Salmon
Ruins for the Salmon Ruins Occasional Lecture Series
on October 6. Presentations will be made by rock art
researcher David Casey, President of the San Juan
County Museum Association, and Jim Copeland, Lead
Archaeologist at the Bureau of Land Management
Farmington Field Office.
For more information, call Salmon Ruins Museum at
505-632-2013.
$7.00 Adults; $4.00 Children 12 & under
Bake sale, Arts & Crafts, Plant sale,
Train rides, Cake walk, Grilled food and
Outdoor games.
11:30am-3:00pm Silent Auction and
2:00pm-4:00pm Live Auction
Raffle includes – 1st Prize $1,000.00, 2nd
Prize $500.00, 3rd Prize $250.00 ($1.00 a
ticket or $5.00 for six tickets).
You Won’t Want to
Miss this FIESTA!
Additional information or to purchase raffle
tickets contact Rosanne Gonzales @ 334-6044
Kutzner receives additional time to plan permanent pet structure
By Debra Mayeux
FARMINGTON – A Flora Vista man with 60-plus
pets was given a court-issued extension as he continues
to work with animal control officers in order to obtain a
kennel license so that he can continue to live with his
animals on 12 acres he owns in Flora Vista.
Kurt Kutzner was in court Aug. 22 to show that he
had “substantially complied” with a County Ordinance,
which requires rabies vaccinations and adequate living
conditions for his pets, according to his attorney
Priscilla Shannon.
This was a follow up to a July 12 hearing, where
District Judge John Dean ordered Kurt to make some
changes or lose his 51 cats and 10 dogs.
Kurt’s problems began in May, when San Juan County
Animal Control discovered the animals – more than
allowed for under the County Ordinance No. 10, which
states that a household can have up to three dogs and
five cats. He applied for a kennel license and asked to be
able to keep the animals that he began rescuing five
years ago.
“I was living in Crawford’s Pen, near Bloomfield.
There were a lot of animals over there that people were
neglecting and abusing,” Kurt said. “I decided to rescue
those animals."
Kurt later moved to Flora Vista, where he purchased
12 acres with the purpose of “living out in the country
away from people” with his pets. They all moved into a
singlewide mobile home, that Kurt called a “fixerupper.”
Kurt made “significant changes” to his singlewide
mobile home, according to Shannon. He is also making
plans to build a cattery.
“With the help of several cat and animal non-profits
from Durango, Kurt did more than what the ordinance
requires,” said Shannon, who pointed out that County
Ordinance 10 does not give specific guidelines or directions to those wishing to set up a kennel or animal rescue home. He did comply with what Judge Dean asked
of him.
"They got all of the animals vaccinated, spayed or
neutered, and all of the animals have been looked at by
veterinarians at least twice,” County Attorney Doug
Echols said.
"All of Kurt's cats and dogs received a clean bill of
health, except for three that were euthanized at the Aztec
Shelter on July 13th after the hearing and one cat who
died of a heart attack during surgery,” said Shannon,
who has maintained that Kurt is not your typical "animal
hoarder like you see on television.”
Kurt stated that his hope is to continue providing a
loving home for his pets. “I’m trying to put together a
picture of what would make the animals the happiest.
I’m hoping to take my monies and contributions from
people to make this happen.”
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Aztec parade to welcome Farmington
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Parade in 1912 to celebrate Statehood
Aztec Recycle Center
303 South Ash Street (behind the metal building)
• Tuesday Friday:
10 am to 4 pm
• Saturday:
8 am to noon
Dana Reed presents her family’s Journey Story
Dana Reed, retired Park Avenue Elementary School teacher, delivered History in a Suitcase: Homesteading in New
Mexico to a standing room only crowd at the Aztec Museum and Pioneer Village on August 19th. Using her own
family photos and artifacts, she illustrated homesteading in New Mexico. Reed illuminates her family saga very well.
“I grew up on a ranch in Eastern New Mexico,” she said. Her “huge extended family” homesteaded in the Springer
area in the late 1890s. Catch Part II on Friday, Sept 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Museum.
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What is Compassionate Friends?
By Ginny Jones
Many folks have asked me, “What's Compassionate
Friends?” The group that meets in our area welcomes
new members, but also tells them that we're sorry for the
reason that they've come...because in order to join, you
or a family member must have lost a child. The loss of a
child affects everyone, whether they knew the child or
not, because it reminds us that, although we expect our
children to outlive us, it isn't necessarily true.
Losing a child is probably the worst event that can
ever happen to a parent and family, besides losing more
than one child. If you have not experienced this loss,
you may know someone who has. And if you don't
know someone who is bereaved, you probably will at
some time. The statistics from The Compassionate
Friends (TCF) are: “In the U. S. it is expected that nearly 150,000 infants, children, teenagers, and young adults
will die this year. In addition, more than 25,000 families
can be expected to face a stillbirth and more than
900,000 an early pregnancy loss.” Pretty scary! And, at
least in our country, it seems that you grieve alone if you
lose a child, because it is such a frightening event that
most people's friends, family, and acquaintances don't
know how to help.
A child's death at any age, from any cause, is a shattering experience for a family. When a child dies, a family can turn to The Compassionate Friends – the selfhelp bereavement organization - for the emotional support needed during the long grief journey that lies ahead.
Compassionate Friends was there for me when I lost
Matthew to stillbirth 22 years ago and again when I had
a miscarriage two years later. It is powerful to be able to
talk freely, both about your child, and about your feelings during the grieving. In fact, for some folks, it is
essential for their healing.
So many people do not know how to help when a
child dies; they don't know what to do or what to say.
They think that bringing the subject up or saying the
child's name will cause the parent greater pain. Yet this
is the opposite of what most bereaved families feel –
they need to know that their child counted and will not
be forgotten. They need to hear and speak their child's
name, to tell their story. I have heard from many grieving parents that all they really need is a hand to hold and
a listening ear. Two important ways that we 'officially'
remember our children are the Walk to Remember, in
July of every year, and the World-Wide Candle Lighting
ceremony, annually in December.
Tres Rios chapter is a local branch of the self-help
organization, with national support on the website,
(www.thecompassionatefriends.org). There are a large
number of pamphlets and brochures available to assist
both families, and those around them with titles like:
When a Child Dies . . . The Compassionate Friends Can Help
Understanding Grief When Your Child Dies
To the Newly Bereaved • You Need Not Walk Alone
Stillbirth, Miscarriage, and Infant Death
The Sudden Death of a Child • The Death of An Adult Child
Surviving Your Child's Suicide
When Your Child Dies by Homicide
Death of a Special-Needs Child
Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling
When a Brother or Sister Dies
Caring for Surviving Children
Parents Who Are Now Childless
The Grief of Grandparents • The Grief of Stepparents
How Can I Help? • When an Employee Is Grieving
When a Coworker Is Grieving
Suggestions for First Responders . . . Dealing with
the Sudden Death of a Child
Suggestions for Medical Personnel
Suggestions for Psychologists, Counselors, and Therapists
When a Law Officer Responds to the Death of a Child
Suggestions for Teachers and School Counselors
Suggestions for Clergy • Suggestions for Funeral Directors
If you come to a meeting of the Tres Rios Chapter of
Compassionate Friends, you will find open hearts and
welcoming people. We offer friendship, understanding,
and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any
age, from any cause. We begin with the reading of the
meeting guidelines and the mission statement. We go
around the room, introducing ourselves and briefly
telling about our child and the circumstances of his or
her death. There is always the option to pass, if this part
is too difficult. We sometimes have a speaker, we always
reach out to the newly bereaved, who get a “forever in
my heart” bracelet. We display the pictures of our children on a table in the room and sometimes celebrate
their birthdays or anniversaries. After the introductions,
we have a sharing time, which is when we are able to
assist parents in their process of mourning their child.
Our chapter has members that are at various stages in
grief, from many years to newly-bereaved. In this way,
we can help each other by sharing our own stories and
emotions.
The above brochures, as well as newsletters and magazines are free to the families. There is a lending library
(we are building that up now!). Funds from the
Soreheads will help defray the cost of these brochures.
A dream that I have for the near future, is to assist
others in surrounding communities to create a memory
garden and wall in honor of their children, like the
Angels' Garden at McCoy Elementary here in Aztec.
Tres Rios chapter meets on the second Monday of
every month at 6:30 p.m.at the Hospice offices, across
from the Farmington city offices on Municipal Drive. If
you need more information, or know of someone who
has suffered this loss, please contact Ginny Jones at 505860-9381 or Tracey Howlett at 970-749-0368.
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City Chatter
UTILITY OFFICE
CODE COMPLIANCE
Pay Your Utility Bill Using Automatic Bank Draft Payments
You can pay your Aztec utility bill every month by having your
payments automatically withdrawn from a checking or savings account
of your choice. This free and convenient service lets you be assured that
your utility bills are paid every month on time, every time — whether
you’re in town, away on business or on vacation. With automatic
recurring payments, there are no more checks to write and you’ll never
have to worry about a missed or late payment or interruption of your
electric or water service. If you are concerned that a loved one, old or
young, might forget to pay the utility bill, automatic bill paying offers
added reassurance of continued service.
How It Works
On the 10th of every month your payment is deducted (“drafted”) from
your bank account. You will still receive your monthly utility bill for
you to review. You will see “bank draft” noted on your City of Aztec
utility bill. Your bill will tell you the amount of the payment being
deducted from your bank account and the payment date. Your monthly
bank statement will also show the payment amount that was withdrawn
from your account.
How to Enroll
Complete and sign a Bank Draft Authorization Form. For a copy of
the form, visit our web-site at www.aztecnm.gov click on City Services
and Utility Customer Service and download a pdf copy or you can call
us at 505-334-7670 and we can mail you a form or simply stop by our
office located at 201 W. Chaco Street.
If you want your payments deducted from your checking account,
attach a voided check to your form. To have payments deducted from
your savings account, attach a deposit slip. Mail the Bank Draft
Authorization form and voided check or deposit slip to: City of Aztec Utility Office, 201 W. Chaco, Aztec, NM 87410.
What is Budget Billing?
For our budget-minded customers, we offer a convenient way to pay
your City of Aztec bills. Our Budget Billing program helps avoid
month-to-month fluctuations in your utility bill and makes managing
your budget easier. With Budget Billing, your payments during the plan
year, October through September, are evened out so that you pay the
same amount each month. When you sign up for Budget Billing, and at
the beginning of each Budget Billing year in October, we look at your
last 12 billing month history and divide that amount by 11 months to
determine your monthly Budget Bill payment amount. Each month, you
will pay that same amount.
We still read your meter, record and bill the actual electric and water
you use. In April, we review your account and your Budget Billing
payment amount to make sure you haven’t paid too much or too little
and may make adjustments to your payment at that time. Over time, you
do not pay any more or less with Budget Billing. If you have a concern
that you could get a large bill at the end of the year, don’t worry - any
balance is simply rolled over into the next year and your monthly
payment will be adjusted. There are no balloon payments unless you
choose to stop the plan and have a balance due. If you have a balance
due, you will need to pay the balance in full should you choose to stop
budget billing.
If, for whatever reasons, you are concerned that your monthly
Budget Billing amounts are too high or too low or if your individual
situation changes and you know you will have unusually higher or lower
utility bill, please feel free to contact us and we will be happy to review
your Budget Billing plan with you. To be eligible for Budget Billing,
you must be current in your bills and continue to pay them on time. You
must have at least one year of billing history.
How to Sign Up for Budget Billing
Complete and sign a Budget Payment Plan form. For a copy of the form,
visit our web-site at www.aztecnm.gov click on City Services and
Utility Customer Service and download a pdf copy or you can call us at
505-334-7670 and we can mail you a form or simply stop by our office
located at 201 W. Chaco Street. Many of our Budget Billing customers
find automatic bank draft payments the most convenient way to pay their
bills without having to write a check each month and you’ll never have
to worry about a missed or late payment. View and pay your utility
account online, visit our web-site at www.aztecnm.gov click on City
Services and Utility Customer Service. For more information about
these services or other services that we offer please contact us at 505334-7673 or stop by our office at 201 W. Chaco Street.
The Code Compliance Process
In an ongoing effort to ensure that we have a clean and safe
environment in which to live, the Code Compliance Office
regularly inspects properties throughout Aztec. When violations
are noticed on a property the Code Compliance Officer
photographs the problem areas and gathers additional information.
A letter is then sent to the property owner of record as a Courtesy
Notice; this notice provides the property owner with a specific
period of time (window of compliance) to bring the property into
compliance with City Code. At the end of that time, if the property
has been brought into compliance the owner will receive a postcard
thanking them for their efforts.
Stay informed through the following:
Website: www.aztecnm.gov
If the property is not in compliance at the end of the specified
compliance period, a second letter (with photographs of the
violation areas) will be issued to the property owner, informing
them of the City’s intent to file a criminal complaint at the
Municipal Court if violations are not rectified. A second window of
compliance will be determined in the violation letter and if, after
the expiration of the second window of compliance, the property
has not been brought into compliance, a criminal complaint will be
filed with the Municipal Court. The court will then proceed with
setting a hearing date and informing the property owner of this
date. For more information on the Code Compliance process please
contact Matthew Clark at 334-7697.
Irrigation Ditches
Before Aztec was even a city, irrigation ditches carried water
through San Juan County to the many users that relied on the water
for crops. Today the irrigation ditches are still an important part of
life for many in our area, but irrigation ditches also require our
attention and education to be used safely and properly.
Ditches can be deadly! Do not play in or around any irrigation
ditch, they are not a safe place to swim. Water usually fills the
ditches from March 1 to Nov 1 and when the water is on it fills
quickly and can be moving as fast as 20 miles per hour and create
its own undertows. Ditches may also carry sharp and dangerous
debris that may cause injury. It is very important to respect the
possible danger associated with irrigation ditches. Once you are in
one, they are very difficult to get yourself out of.
Dumping in the ditches is both illegal and dangerous. The
irrigation ditches carry water that is used for agricultural purposes
and drinking water. Although ditches may seem like a great place
to store trash, especially when the water is off in the winter, they
are not. When the water comes on all the trash is pushed down
stream creating problems for all users.
The local ditch associations are responsible for the yearly
maintenance of the ditches to protect the flow of water. To allow
for this maintenance the ditch associations have been granted a
legal 50 foot easement from each ditch bank which guarantees
them access to the ditch. The easement, which goes back to the
1800’s also provides for the legal removal of any obstructions to
these easements. This means that placing a fence or shed within
that easement may result in it being removed. The land use review
process is designed to prevent the permitting of structures that fall
in the easement; however that was not always the case.
If you have further questions or need information on irrigation
ditches or safety concerns please contact Matthew Clark at 3347697.
UP-COMING PROJECTS
There is a flurry of projects underway, please excuse any
inconvenience, here is what is currently underway:
N Riverside Park - Final completion of 2011 YCC project
N Hartman Park - Concession stand and restroom construction
N Tiger Park - Installation of restrooms and parking lot paving
N Minium Park - Construction of Splash and Play water feature
More details on these projects can be read at www.aztecnm.gov
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As part of my job, I have the privilege of
helping seniors and their families find the perfect housing – when the elder needs a little
help to get through the day. The Village has a
specific level of care for these folks called
Assisted Living.
The goal for assisted living is that seniors
enjoy their greatest level of independence
possible. Our slogan is, “It’s about having
MORE of a life – not less of one”!
Families report a deep sense of relief that
their loved ones are supported and safe with
round-the-clock staff. Residents are happy
that their needs are met without having to rely
on their families for everything from transportation to help changing a light bulb.
If you haven’t seen them, Atwood
Apartments are cheerful, private apartments
with their own patios. Three
meals a day are served in the
dining room and a lot of
socializing goes on with the
residents. A few of the other
services include housekeeping,
laundry, help with showers, and if medicines are needed
they are administered by trained Universal staff – right
when they should be.
What about scheduled doctor’s appointments? No
problem – our driver, Dori Whedbee takes the resident
to their appointment in the handicap accessible van and
brings them home afterwards.
Atwood residents also enjoy all the Village activities
including social, recreational and church services available right on campus (and we have our own beauty
salon)!
The residents of Atwood wish to honor their special
staff – these dedicated folks are called “Universal
Workers.” They are trained for every facet of life at
Atwood Apartments including medicine administration,
serving meals, housekeeping and help with activities of
daily living. Senior Housing Nurse Manager, Linda
Fourr, is an 18 year veteran of senior care and makes
sure that the Good Samaritan vision is carried out daily
so residents feel loved, valued and at peace.
Please join us for our open house on Wednesday,
September 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you or a loved one
would like to see if Atwood Assisted Living Apartments
is a good fit, please call Deb Jacupke at 970-259-7667.
Thank You BP!
British Petroleum (BP) joins the allies
in WWIII –Weed War on
Infiltrating Invasive Initiative.
This initiative is targeting weeds on
the state noxious weed list throughout
the District’s territory. The equipment (a
pickup) furnished by BP will be outfitted with a sprayer by a grant from the
Bureau of land Management and put on
the road spraying weeds. It will join the
trucks donated by Conoco-Phillips and
Devon Energy last year. This fleet, if
two is a fleet, helped with the treatment
John Arrington – Chairman San Juan Soil &
of hundreds of acres of thistles, knapWater received the keys from Duke Bainard,
weed, white top, Russian-olive, and Salt
British Petroleum, for the donated pickup
Cedar since they went on the road last
behind them
April. They also GPS’d thousands of
acres and mapped areas for treatment for this spring and fall.
This war against Russian Thistle (tumbleweeds), Russian-olive, Russian Knapweed the Eurasian bunch Saltcedar, Plumless thistle, Musk thistle, Yellow toadflax, and spotted
knapweed – the Mediterranean bunch Italian thistle and diffused knapweed – along with
Asian Camelthorn, African Rue, and the Canada thistle, have taken over thousands of
acres of our District. The American people may be tough but our weeds are sure not holding their own against this invasive tide of infiltrating species.
I KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING: with the “War in Iraq” the “War in
Afghanistan” the “Not War in Libya” the “War on Drugs”, the War on Poverty” can we
really afford the “War on Weeds”?
You know, every other “War” we are fighting most of us can do nothing about except
work and pay taxes and try to be supportive of the people who are doing the fighting. But
anyone can pull a weed or two, or three or four and if we all work together we can defeat
this costly enemy, help our neighbors by not spreading seeds to their yards, save farmers
thousands of dollars in production costs and therefore lowering food costs for ourselves,
save countless animals from being poisoned, and save millions of gallons of ground water
in our very dry county. If we decide to fight the war or not, the ground troops are here and
the costs go on in lost production, animal lives, and lost water. So many times we go fight
other people’s battles but this one like 9/11 has been brought to us, we are under siege and
it is fight or be defeated.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
Obituaries
Auger
Richard M. Auger, 19, of Aztec, died on Wednesday,
Aug. 10, 2011. He was born May 13, 1992, in Las
Vegas, Nev., to Wayne R. Auger and Nancy Arocha.
Memorial services were held Aug. 20 at Calvary
Chapel of Farmington.
Hutchens
Myrl Parker Hutchens, 77, of Aztec, died on Tuesday,
Aug. 23, 2011, in Aztec. He was born Jan. 14, 1934, in
Cardwell, Mo., to Gene and Maxine Hutchens.
On Dec. 22, 1951, Myrl and Georgia married. They
met in Phoenix, Ariz.
In 1958, Myrl and his dad opened Hutch's
Transmission in Aztec. Myrl's son Rodney will continue
to run the family business.
Myrl liked to camp, fish and hunt. He liked to pull
pranks when he was young. "Hutch" also liked to race
cars when he was younger and was otherwise known as
"Speedy." Later in life, Myrl's pride and joy was his
family and grandchildren. He is loved and will be
missed by us all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and
Maxine Hutchens; and his brother, Gerald Hutchens.
He is survived by his wife, Georgia Hutchens; son,
Rodney Hutchens and wife, Renee; special daughter,
Desiree Hutchens; sisters, Helen Meador and her husband, Jack; six grandchildren; and many friends and
family members.
Memorial services were held Aug. 26, at Cope
Memorial Chapel, Aztec, with Jack Meador officiating.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial Chapel of
Aztec.
Jones
Partheana LaVada Jones, 79, of Bloomfield, passed
away on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011, in Bloomfield. She was
born April 26, 1932, in Choctaw, Okla., to Nettie Pearl
(Huffman) and Jess Lee Moran.
LaVada loved her husband, sons, family, friends and
music. The Moran children, from the Bend in Oklahoma
were well known for their gospel singing. She loved
playing her guitar and singing gospel and country music.
Building their home in Aztec, LaVada and her husband, Art, started an adventure that covered fifty-two
years, from raising five boys, to her flower gardens
along the highway to founding Arvada Arabians where
she raised show quality Arabian horses for many years
which were sold locally and nationally.
She was a member of the Aztec Seniors band for
many years. She was also a member of the singing
group called the Silverbells, playing in senior's homes
and at the Aztec Restaurant. She had many hobbies,
including hunting, fishing, raising flowers and making
patch quilts.
She finished her adventures in Bloomfield singing to
the very end.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jess Lee
Moran and Nettie Pearl Moran (Huffman); son, Tracy
Leroy Jones; and siblings, J.W. (Rachael) Moran, Bertha
Hazel (Floyd) Cox, Dorothy Cleo Moran, Damel
Geraldine Moran and Donna Mae (Mark) Thomson.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Arthur
Jones; sons, Craig (Tina) Hachtel, Michael (Kathryn)
Pappan, Jay (AnnMarie) Jones and Jess (Amanda)
Jones; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister,
Mandy Beatrice (Gibb) Martin; brother, James Leo
(Marietta) Moran; brother and sister-in-law, Joe and
Bonnie Dees.
Graveside services were held Aug. 26, at the Aztec
Community Cemetery, with Pastor Fermin Talamante
officiating.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial Chapel in
Farmington.
Key
Madelyn R. Key, 67, of Aztec, died on Saturday, Aug.
13, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Sept. 17, 1943,
in Los Angeles, Calif.
Services were held Aug. 18, at Cope Memorial Chapel
of Aztec. Interment was at Aztec Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial Chapel of
Aztec.
Motto
Barbara Marie Motto, 78, of Aztec, passed away on
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at her home, after a brief but
courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born
Nov. 14, 1932, in Torrance, Calif., to Carl Lemley and
Katherine (Robbie) Ingram.
Barbara lived in various cities in the Redondo Beach
area until she and her sister Karleen moved to Aztec in
1948, to live with their father and work in his restaurant.
After a short time, Barbara met Ernie Motto. They were
married on Dec. 26, 1949, and were married for 58
years.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest
G. Motto Sr.; her parents, her son, Ernest G. Motto Jr.;
sister, Karleen Magee; brothers, Danny Mills and Greg
Lemley; and great-granddaughter, Kira Hunsucker.
Barbara is survived by her children, Cathy (David)
Sanders of Tiffany Colo., Susan Jorgenson of Santa
Cruz, Machelle (Johnny) Stinson of Bloomfield, Lisa
(Dan) Fuchs of Louisburg N.C., and John Motto of
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Aztec; eleven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren;
and four foreign-exchange students. She is also survived
by her sister, Judith Lemley of Berkeley, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and her faithful companion,
Bugsy.
Barbara will be remembered for starting a small construction company, with her husband Ernie, that eventually grew into Adobe Contractors, Inc. Additionally,
after being employed at Hoopes Pharmacy for a number
of years, Barbara purchased the business, which she
later sold.
She had many interests. Some of her favorite pastimes
were playing Scrabble and Bridge and working crossword puzzles. She also had a love for reading,
"Jeopardy" and attending horse races. She loved the
water and swimming, a love she passed to successive
generations.
She was an amazing cook. Whenever she entertained,
she took great care decorating a beautiful table and
preparing delicious, elaborate meals.
Barbara will be remembered for her humor, sense of
adventure and love of socializing.
Graveside services were held August 20, at Memory
Gardens in Farmington.
Barbara's granddaughters honored their grandmother,
as she requested.
Honorary pallbearers were her compassionate, dedicated friends and caregivers from Home Helpers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be
made to Cancer Treatment Center, c/o San Juan Medical
Foundation, P.O. Box 110, Farmington, NM 87499, or
St. John's Episcopal Church, 312 N. Orchard Ave.,
Farmington, NM 87401.
We love you Mamo!
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial Chapel of
Aztec.
Wilson
Karen L. Wilson, 70, of Aztec, died on Monday, Aug.
15, 2011, in Farmington. She was born Oct. 22, 1940, in
San Antonio, Texas.
Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were with Cope
Memorial Chapel of Aztec.
San Juan Symphony’s
“AMERICAN SALUTE”
The San Juan Symphony will present a
FREE outdoor family concert entitled
“American Salute” on Saturday,
September 10, 2011 at 6:45 pm at the
Learning Commons Plaza at San Juan
College.
Kick off the 2011-12 San Juan
Symphony season and commemorate the
10th anniversary of 9/11 with this patriotic and inspirational concert designed to
delight music lovers of all ages. Enjoy
big band tunes, Sousa marches, familiar
film scores and American classics performed in an interactive, educational
atmosphere. The evening will spotlight
baritone soloist Shawn Kidd of Aztec.
Lawn seating is available; please bring a
blanket or lawn chairs.
This family concert is made possible
through the generosity of our friends and
neighbors at San Juan Regional Medical
Center. FMI, please call 505-566-3430.
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Consumer Protection Division's
Counterfeit Check Database has been
updated to help consumers identify fraudulent checks that are currently circulating
in New Mexico.
Consumers can view bogus checks at
www.nmag.gov/checkscams/default.aspx
Fraudulent checks that have been added
to the AG's Counterfeit Check Database
today range in amount from $1,320.19 to
$5,700.00
Fake checks can be scanned and
emailed to communications@nmag.gov.
AG King's Consumer Protection
Division has staff members who are
trained to identify fraudulent checks. The
simplest way for consumers to protect
themselves if they receive a counterfeit
check is to not cash the check. Each year
New Mexicans lose an average of more
than $3,000 to counterfeit check scams.
Consumers may also mail suspicious
checks to:
Office of New Mexico Attorney
General Gary K. King
Consumer Protection Division
408 Galisteo St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
Thanks!
Aztec High School Lady Tigers players, coaches and
parents would like to thank the following sponsors for
their support of our very successful 2nd annual Lady
Tiger Shootout:
Air Star Inc. • Animas Pediatric Dental Group
Aztec Dairy Queen • Aztec Excavation
Aztec Family Practice P.A. • Aztec Machine
Big Bounce • Bill Moss Excavation
Blackrock Crude Oil Service LLC • BP America
Cameron • Casa Hermosa Furniture
Chipman’s Accounting • ConocoPhillips
Cranes & Material Handling, Inc.
Custom Window Cleaning D & D Corrosion, LLC
Garrick’s RV Repair & RV Rentals, Inc
Home Plumbing Heating & AC
Industrial Cooling Exchanger
Jack’s Plastic Welding, Inc. • J & J Chemicals, Inc.
Koch Exploration • Main Street Spirit
Midway Auto Center • Phelco Inc.
Precision Fitting & Gauge Co. • Rivas Auto Finish
Scada Source, LLC • Stephen B. Clark, D.D.S., M.S.
Steven Murphy, Attorney at Law
The Hegarty Family • The Randlemon Family
Thomas Payne State Farm Insurance
Williams • Wonderful House
When you or someone you
know needs help with...
• Family Problems • Financial Assistance
• Health Care & Rehabilitation • Child Care
• Support Groups • Alcohol & Drug Abuse
• Other Problems & Services
Helpline 326-HELP (4357)
Aztec City Warrants
Here is a list of warrants issued between 07-16-11 to 08-15-11 by the Aztec
Municipal Court. If your name appears on the list, please contact the court
at: (505) 334-7640 to clear up the warrant.
NAME
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
D of B
Aagesen, Kenneth
32 Rd 5756 Farmington, NM 87401
7/22
Afshar, Daryosh
86 Rd 1305 La Plata, NM 87418
10/29
Aguilar, Kathleen
SMW San Juan Chapter House Fruitland 11/8
Bates, Oren, K
316 CR 5500 Bloomfield, NM 87413
11/8
Begaye, Brent
1310 Sanchez Ln #28 Bloomfield, NM 87413 2/10
Benson, Jim E
710 N Light Plant Road Aztec, NM 87410 1/25
Bernard, Eric, J
249 Rd 3050 Aztec, NM 87410
6/25
Brown, Tonya
PO Box 2664 Shiprock, NM 81420
4/13
Childers, Russell, W, Jr 312 Bunker Ave Aztec, NM 87410
1/8
Chiquito, Terrence
Aztec, NM 87410
8/25
Coker, Laverna
#42 CR 3180 Aztec, NM 87410
9/18
Davis, Jared
14 CR 3191 Aztec, NM 87410
9/14
Debit, Sorcha
512 W Blanco Apt 16 Bloomfield, NM 87413 10/10
Doerr, Paul
307 Bunker Ave Aztec, NM 87410
12/17
Doyle, Shawna, R
1441 Hwy 170 La Plata, NM 87418
6/3
Dyer, Nichole
50 CR 3063 Aztec, NM 87410
9/12
Edwards, Chelsea
#35 CR 3114 Aztec, NM 87410
7/23
Escojeda, Manuel
2300 W Apache #9 Farmington, NM 87401 2/10
Eslinger, Rebecca, R 90 CR 2929 Aztec, NM 87410
6/15
Foster, Edward, M
150 CR 2400 Aztec, NM 87410
4/11
Gallegos, Meagan, C #40 CR 4725 Bloomfield, NM 87413
12/28
Gallegos, Nicholas, O 6 Rd 3788 Farmington,NM 87401
11/15
Goldsmith, Chelsea, Dawn PO Box 2136 Bloomfield, NM 87413 4/19
Hudgens, Don
#14 CR 3066 Aztec, NM 87410
10/1
Jackson, Allie
103 E Tycksen Farmington, NM 87401
7/18
Janssen, Daniel
15 CR 4991 Bloomfield, NM 87413
6/17
Jones, Karen, J
10 Rd 3945 Farmington, NM 87401
4/30
Lindsey, Mark
20 CR 4990 Bloomfield, NM 87413
7/26
Lohman, Francis, E 1700 W Blanco Blvd Bloomfield, NM 87413 11/26
Martinez, Dennis, R 1 CR 3003 Aztec, NM 87410
4/29
Martines, Desiree, R 3808 Gold Ave Farmington, NM 87402
12/28
Martinez, Jessica
908 N Rio Grande St Aztec, NM 87410
12/17
McMinn, Verinda, K 13 Rd 2723 Aztec, NM 87410
9/7
Moore, Matthew
395 E Maple Ave Bloomfield, NM 87413
7/11
Murch, Steven, G
64 CR 2896 Aztec, NM 87410
4/4
Nyce, Craig, J
217 CR 3000 Aztec, NM 87410
7/28
Pinon, Aracely
20 Rd 5590 Farmington, NM 87401
9/5
Posey, Kayla, D
301 N Jordan Bloomfield, NM 87413
8/1
Poyer, Lena, L
510 Ruins Rd #28 Aztec, NM 87410
1/10
Riley, Jerri, A
19 Rd 3004 Aztec, NM 87410
6/16
Salas, Joe
712 E 22nd St Farmington, NM 87401
7/23
Sam, Deruchette
8 CR 4903 Bloomfield, NM 87413
7/28
Sisneros, Paul, M
4711 Caribban Farmington, NM 87402
5/9
Tucson, Thomas, R
8A Rd 3956 Farmington, NM 87401
8/30
Waldron, Daniel, R
1234 N Aztec Blvd #13 Aztec, NM 87410
2/16
Walls, Zachary
4241 Cristo Rey Dr Farmington, NM 87401 7/11
Walters, Tyler, J
2804 Havard Dr Farmington, NM 87402
6/1
Watson, Brett
5106 Foothills Farmington, NM 87401
5/25
Werito, Robbie, J
2 CR 3053 Aztec, NM 87410
7/26
Williams, James, C
1207 Chenault St Bloomfield, NM 87413
2/19
Wilson, James
1010 North Vine Farmington, NM 87401
9/21
Yazzie, Nathan, G
57 CR 3935 Farmington, NM 87401
9/2
If you clear up your warrant(s) from this ad you will receive $20
OFF the BENCH WARRANT FEE! You must tell us you got the
information from TALON in order to take advantage of this offer!
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Handyman Services: very reasonable prices. I do any
job a homemaker can do, but doesn’t, doesn’t know
how, or is not able. Minor repairs, tile, wallpaper, paint,
garden/lawn. Pet friendly and reliable. Carl @ 333-2443.
Concrete work: Make deteriorated steps like new.
Very experienced. 330-1432.
CASH REWARD - For the recovery of a 30 ft. Big
Tex Gooseneck flatbed trailer stolen from a residence
in the Flora Vista area. Please call (505) 860-5556 or
(505) 860-3903.
Rental wanted: employed couple w/ 3 legged dog
looking to rent small house or trailer, inc. ult. 334-4104,
592-9321, Gail.
Volunteer needed to help me ride my ATV again
since my disability. Experienced riders only. Call for
details, 320-6165.
For Sale: 13 year old grey quarter horse mare.
Anyone can ride, no spook, rear, or buck. Was used in
the equestrian drill team. $1,000 obo. 8 month old bay
colt. Sire is Dash for Cash/ Chicks Beduino Bloodlines.
$450 obo 970-749-0078.
For sale: 1996 GMC K2500 4x4, 5 speed, rebuilt 350
vortek engine, new transmission,clutch,bearings, and u
joints. Great truck. $4,600 obo. 970-749-0078
For sale: THRIFT STORE inventory. Great income
potential. Moving must sell my thrift store with inventory. Have everything for complete business. JUST
START MAKING MONEY. Make offer! 970-749-0078
1600 plus sq ft commercial building in Aztec, totally
remodeled, excellent exposure. Can be 1 or 2 units.
Rent, lease, lease with option, real estate contract, or just
buyout. Seller moving and motivated to occupy building. 603 N.E. Aztec Blvd. Call and lets make a deal.
970-749-0078
For sale: 1976 singlewide mobile home on .5 acres (3
lots) in town Aztec. Fruit trees, grape vines, 3 bd 2 bth.
In good shape. $85,000 obo. 970-749-0078
Great The "ANSUR"english saddle. Used a few
times. New condition. Paid $2000 new. Will take
$1,500. Let’s make a deal. 970-749-0078
Beautiful home in Durango ready for your family and
horses. 1993 Redman manufactured home. 28 x 60 on
permanet foundation. 3 bd 2 bth. 6 acres completely
fenced and cross fenced. Round pen and arena, barns,
sheds, built in sauna, fruit trees, solar electric gate, and
so much more. Great price in Durango and in excellent
condition. $275,000. 970-749-0078.
SAGE DEMOLITION
& CONSTRUCTION CO.
Very nice windows for sale, double pane. 2 -35 1/2 x
59 1/2 windows – 4 1/2 inches deep sliding with screen,
now 35.00 each. 1 – 53 1/2 x 56 1/2 picture window,
now 35.00. Sustainable San Juan Fund Raiser. 716-3915.
Green Living: consulting, photography, articles, presentations; Elisa Bird, 716-3915. Assisting individuals,
businesses and organizations in implementing green living practices. Recycling, green building, renewable
energy, conserving resources, eating local and more.
Personal Assistant Services now available to individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses – Elisa Bird, 7163915
Budget Rent a Car has immediate openings for part
time Customer Service Representatives and Vehicle
Service Agents in Farmington and Durango. Job requirements include flexible availability, a clean driving
record, and must also have reliable transportation. Must
enjoy working with people and possess strong customer
service and problem solving skills. Apply in person at
the Budget Rent a Car counters in Farmington or
Durango. FAX Resume to 505-325-4090.
Kittens!! Shots, wormed, and fleaed. $15. Call Charlotte
505-419-2659.
For sale: 1-phase 2-stg 80 gal. 23 SCFM
compressor, $900. 505-228-5357
For sale: 2007 3/4 ton single cab Dodge Ram, excellent condition and tires. No dings, 56,000 miles.
$11,000. 326-6349.
RV spaces and 7 stall barn for rent in McGee Park.
326-6349.
Yard Sale, September 9 & 10, 115 CR 3000, Aztec.
Housecleaning, call Rose, 334-1493, experienced.
For sale: 1985 Ford van, good tires, drives good, no
A/C, heater works well. 326-6349.
Aztec Cottonwood Storage
• Good Rates • Different sizes
• RV and Open Space available
Limited hours: 2- 6 pm, Call 334-6111
or 334-7175, leave message
VAUGHAN AUCTIONEERS
Auction every Thursday @ 7 PM
5631 HWY. 64-Bloomfield HWY.
Contact Ken: 505-860-7708
CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME!
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UPCOMING E•V•E•N•T•S I P
Alzheimer’s Association
Support Groups
AZTEC, BLOOMFIELD, FARMINGTON
SEPTEMBER 3 – 4, 22nd ANNUAL TOTAH FESTIVAL
INDIAN MARKET & POW WOW. This juried art festival
offers authentic handmade Native American Arts & Craft of
over 100 artists, an authentic Navajo Rug Auction (Saturday)
and a contest POW WOW. Festival held at the Farmington
Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. 800-448-1240 or 505-3267602 or totahfestival.farmingtonnm.org
SEPTEMBER 4, MUSIC IN THE WINERY’S COURTYARD. Enjoy live music & great wine at Wines of the San
Juan from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 233 Hwy. 511 in Turley/Blanco,
505-632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com
SEPTEMBER 16 – 18, AZTEC FOUNDERS DAY WEEKEND. Celebrate Aztec’s Birthday with the San Juan Mountain
Antique Truck and Equipment Show, Floyd Reynold’s
Memorial Race at Aztec Speedway, Founders Day parade,
High Noon Shootout at Pioneer Village, Sutherland Farms
Chile Festival, and much more. 505-334-9551
SEPTEMBER 16 – 18, ANTIQUE TRUCK & EQUIPMENT
SHOW. Riverside Park in Aztec on Friday & Saturday from 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities for the
whole family: parade, Fishing Derby for children, live music,
arts & crafts and more. 505-320-3596
SEPTEMBER 16 – 18, COLLECTOR CAR WEEKEND.
On Friday, cruise the east Main Sonic from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
and enjoy seeing all of the classic cars! Saturday is the car
parts Swap Meet from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gateway Park
Museum, 3041 E. Main. Sunday is the Annual Collector Car
Show at Brookside Park, Farmington. Parking from 9 to
noon, awards begin 3 p.m. 326-0800, rochelle0800@q.com
SEPTEMBER 17, TOUR DE CURE. A ride, not a race,
with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider
to the experienced cyclist to benefit the American Diabetes
Association. The starting point for the race is McGee Park’s
Pavilion starting at 8 a.m. 505-325-5415 or tour.diabetes.org
SEPTEMBER 24 – 25, JORDAN WORLD CIRCUS.
McGee Park Memorial Coliseum. 505-325-5415 or www.thejordanworldcircus.com
SEPTEMBER 24 – 25, HARVEST FESTIVAL. Celebrate
with live music, art, food and children’s activities at Wines of
the San Juan. Blanco/Turley just off Hwy. 511. $5 cover
charge. 632-0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan.com.
1st Support Group - 2nd Wednesday, 6 pm
San Juan Regional Medical Center
South Campus: 2325 E 30th Street, Farmington
2nd Support Group - 2nd Thursday, 10 am
Bloomfield Multicultural Center
333 1st Street, Bloomfield
Contact: Tammy @ (505)326-3680
Priscilla A. Shannon
Attorney at Law
• 333-2055 •
105 East Chaco • Aztec
4:30 pm on the 2nd Tuesday at the LACD office, 505 NE
Aztec Blvd., Aztec. Agendas may be picked up by calling 2152907 and will also be posted at the meeting location.
Navajo Dam Water Users Association
Board meetings on the 2nd Tuesday, #4 CR 42670 at 6 pm.
All members welcome. Janie, 632-2386.
Meets the first & third Monday of each month at the Lions
Hall, 219 S. Park Ave. at 7 pm. We want your used eyeglasses.
AL-ANON United Methodist Church, 123 E. Chaco, Aztec
• Thursdays, 7 pm.
Held at First United Methodist Church, 123 E. Chaco, Aztec
(enter Educational bldg. on Church St.) FMI, 327-0731
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:15 am, Attitude Adjustment
Tuesday at noon • Tuesday, 7 pm, open 12X12
Friday, 7 pm, open.candlelight
Saturday, 7 pm, open, big book
Sunday, 7 pm, open discussion
Aztec Kiwanis Club
Flora Vista Mutual Domestic Water Association
will have its regular monthly Board of Directors
Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 5:30 pm. 334-6045
Visit us at our website: www.floravistawater.com
Meets every every Thursday morning at 7:00am at Aztec
Restaurant. FMI contact Debbie Klein at 330-4631.
San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District
Board Meetings 1st Tuesday, 6:00 pm, at the Masonic
Lodge, 1020 N.E. Aztec Blvd., Aztec. 334-3090 x 108.
Four Corners Blue Star Mothers
Support group for families of those stationed overseas and
for veterans, meets 1st Monday, 7 P.M., Farmington Civic
Center and 3rd Tuesday, 7 P.M. at VFW Post 2182, 5513 Hwy
64. Parents, spouses, and siblings encouraged to attend.
Laurel Thorne, 334-2066, Jackie Archuleta 327-3012 for info.
Better Breathers Meeting, 334-1811
There is a meeting planned for Monday, September 5, 2011.
Your labor is done, come and relax at Better Breathers! FMI,
call Anne Cottrell, president, 334-1811.
American Legion Post 93
Meets 2nd Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m., Farmington
Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. FMI, call Donna, 632-3403.
Aztec Volunteer Fire Dept.
September 13th releases:
THOR starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman PG-13-Action. The mighty Thor is a powerful but
arrogant warrior whose reckless actions reignite an
ancient war. Banished to Earth, he must now fight
against a dangerous villain and learn what it takes to
be a true hero.
LIMITED THEATRICAL RELEASE
HESHER starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Natalie
Portman-R-Comedy. Loud music, pornography, lighting fires. These are Hesher's favorite things. When he
takes up residence in the garage, uninvited, of TJ &
his father Paul this is what he brings into their lives.
But he is just what they need, to help the grief stricken
Paul after losing his wife & TJ's mother.
THE LAST LULLABY starring Tom Sizemore-RAction. Price, a retired hitman, can't pass up one last
high-priced contract. His target-a librarian, whom he
falls for. Now he must choose, money or target.
LOVE WEDDING MARRIAGE starring Mandy
Moore, PG-13-Comedy. Eva, a newlywed, has it all: a
successful career as a top marriage counselor, a hot
husband & the answers to everything. But then she
discovers a first wife her husband neglected to mention & her parent’s impending divorce.
MEEK'S CUTOFF starring Michelle Williams-PGWestern. A wagon train has hired mountain man
Stepen Meek to guide them over the Cascade
Mountains. He leads them over a shortcut, only to
become lost. When a Native American wanderer crosses their path, they must decide whether to follow him,
a man always seen as the enemy or Meek who has
proven unreliable.
THE TEMPEST
UFC 132 • WWE:SUMMER SLAM 2011
These and many, many more great titles at KDs
Video 302 N. 1st St. Bloomfield, 632-8579.
EVERYTHING MUST GO starring Will Ferrell,
Rebecca Hall-R-Comedy. In one day Nick gets fired and
his wife has changed the locks on their home & dumped
all his belongings out on the front yard. He reluctantly
holds a yard sale that becomes his strategy for survival.
HANNA starring Saoirse Ronan, Eric Bana, Cate
Blanchett-PG-13-Suspense/Action. Raised by her father,
an ex CIA agent, Hanna's upbringing has been all geared
to making her the perfect assassin. Now sent on a mission by her father she must elude agents & face startling
revelations about her existence & her humanity.
X-MEN: FIRST CLASS starring James McAvoy,
Michael Fassbender-PG-13-Action. The epic beginning,
before mutants had revealed themselves to the world.
Two friends working together with other mutants,
Charles Xavier & Erik Lensherr, who then began to disagree, which gave way to Magneto's Brotherhood &
Prof. X's x-men.
DIRECT TO VIDEO
ENTITLED starring Ray Liotta, Kevin Zegers-RSuspense. Paul plans the perfect crime to help his struggling family - extort a fortune from 3 wealthy men.
Holding 3 rich kids hostage, awaiting the $3 million
ransom, they could never believe the decision of the
fathers forced to chose between their money & their
children.
HOLLOW starring Stephen Schmaltz, Catrina
Fagundes-NR-Drama. In the outskirts of the city, where
crime is a way of life, the paths of four desperate people
collide. Dove Foundation Approved.
WWE: RANDY ORTON-Evolution of a Predator
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Bloomfield Multicultural
Center
Questions? 505-325-3366
Lower Animas Community Ditch meetings
The San Juan Masonic Lodge #25
We sponsor The Meth Impact Panel,
The DWI Victim Impact Panel and
Project Graduation for the High Schools.
Let’s work together to stop drug abuse
and learn ways to cope with it and overcome drug addiction. All who are interested in making a difference are invited to attend the
monthly meetings of Drug Free San Juan County.
We meet every second Thursday evening at 7:00 PM
at The Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington, Farmington.
The next meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 8. For
info, contact (505) 325-7022.)
by Martha Pereyra
September 6, 2011 releases:
(or while supplies last)
Meets regularly on the second Thursday of every month,
7pm, 300 S. Ash St. Aztec,NM 87410 334-1414
2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:30 pm, Lodge bldg., 1020 N. Aztec Blvd.
KD’s Video movie reviews
Sunday, October 2nd
12:00 - 4:30
Board meeting 3rd Thursday, 9:00 am, 511 Aztec Blvd. NE
Southside Mutual Domestic Water Association
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, Aztec Group
Divorce, Child Custody
Grandparents Rights
Guardianships, Probate and Wills
Things happen, events are cancelled, etc., be sure to confirm
date, time & place of events you plan to attend.
Next San Juan Animal
League Rabies Clinic
Northstar Water Users Association, 334-9375
Aztec Lions Club
See more events: www.farmingtonnm.org/pages/events.html
No September Clinic
R CLUBS & MEETINGS
Meets every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Fire
Station, 200 N. Ash Street, Aztec. Volunteers Needed!
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
For current information on local NA meetings, call the hotline
(505-324-1807) or online www.riograndena.org.
DAR - Daughters of the American Revolution
Will meet September 8, 2011 Thursday, 7 PM at the San Juan
College Henderson Fine Arts Building Room 9006. Program:
State of New Mexico Regent Zadeea Harris Official Visit.
Zadeea is a member of Desert Gold Chapter, Welcome home
Zay! Refreshments served. HODARS (Husbands) and guests
welcome.
Sept. 9th 1st Anniversary Fiesta
Join Garcia Chiropractic Wellness Center and Dancing
Spirit Gallery Friday, September 9th from 6-10 pm for
our 1st Anniversary Fiesta! There will be live entertainment including a local band, jugglers and belly dancers.
Go home with amazing items from the silent art auction.
Plentiful food and drink for all. Come help us celebrate!
640 Goddard Ave., Ignacio, CO. 970-563-1006.
Back Country Horsemen meet
The Four Corners Back Country Horsemen will hold
their monthly meeting on Thursday, September 8, at
the La Plata County Fairgrounds. Social time will begin
at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 7:00. Guests
are always encouraged to attend.
Dr. Gregg Bell of Centennial Equine Sports Medicine
will be presenting a lecture on lameness grading (severity), diagnostic approaches to working up the lame horse,
diagnostic imaging modalities and traditional and
advanced therapeutic options. The Four Corners Back
Country Horsemen works to perpetuate commonsense
enjoyment of public lands by horsemen and pack stock
users. FMI: www.4cbch.org or call Lisa Cribbs, chapter
president, at 970-563-4185.
San Juan County 9-12 TEA
Party Patriots meetings
9-12 Project/Tea Party - Friday, Sept 2 at 11:30,
Los Hermanitos East - a lunchtime open discussion, all
welcome
9-12 Project/Tea Party - Tuesday, Sept 6 at 7 p.m.,
Totah Theater, downtown Farmington, no charge. The
main presentation will be by the San Juan County
Probation/Juvenile Department on County wide street
gangs and juvenile problems.
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SEPTEMBER 1 - 15 • 2011
A look on the bright side by Katee McClure
In August, the City of Aztec, at the
behest of the New Mexico Dept. of
Tourism presented "Outlaw Days" in
conjunction with the Statewide promotion of "Catch the Kid," in downtown
Aztec. The newly formed Aztec
Tourism Dept. had precious little time
to plan the event but under the direction of Sandi Harber it was done and
done well.
Before the event, which closed down
Main Ave. for the entire day, many of
the area businesses joined Sandra in
helping to support the event. The
Aztec Ruins hosted a full day of waiving entrance fees, the Step Back Inn
hosted a Friday night Cowboy
Reception where descendants of the
community shared stories of old and
how the town was settled, the Aztec
Museum revived the famous High Noon Shootout
demonstration plus the postmistress from Aztec was on
hand to stamp commemorative postcards with an Outlaw
Days Stamp.
After the event Tweeti Blancett, owner of the Step
Back Inn, invited all those who participated to get
together and talk about what worked during Outlaw
Days and what could be done in the future to make such
events even more successful.
Fourteen members of the community showed up to
share ideas on how to help, as a whole, all the special
events that take place in Aztec.
People represented were from Rubio's Restaurant, 4
Corners Equine Rescue, The Aztec Ruins, The Aztec
Museum, Aztec Historical Society, Aztec Library, Step
Back Inn and Mayor Sally Burbridge.
Criticisms were few and positive ideas were plenty
which is always refreshing.
The main problem identified was that there are many
events going on in Aztec throughout the year and what
can be done with the business community to help promote these events without adversely affecting businesses....especially on Main Ave.
Some of the ideas presented were to have events right
off Main like on Chaco or one of the other streets so that
traffic can flow unimpeded and businesses like Aztec
Hardware and Aztec Feed won't lose business due to the
closure of Main.
Tweeti offered the use of her highway sign in front of
the Step Back Inn for advertisement and suggested that
the Aztec School and Four Corners Community Bank do
the same.
Another suggestion was more visible street signs and
the possibility of having a community banner that hangs
across Main and could be changeable and used by all
event promoters.
The main idea was to pool resources for promotions.
All parties represented were more than willing to do so.
In an email, Sandi, from the Aztec Tourism Dept., let
everyone know that:
"On our website www.aztecnm.com, we have a list of
all the restaurants, hotels/motels, RV parks/campgrounds
Celebrating Back to
School at the Aztec
Boys & Girls Club
Fourteen members of the Aztec business community meet
at the Step Back Inn to discuss how to work together to
help promote events in Aztec. Photo by Katee McClure
and events. Please, feel free to link to our web site for
this information.
1. Also, for visitors who either come into the Visitor
Center or request information via phone, email, or mail,
we include this information. If you are hosting an event
and would like to have visitor packets available, we can
supply those for you.
2. If someone needs to know exactly what the process
is for reserving a park, obtaining a temporary business
license for vendors, or procedure for alcohol sales, etc.
or anything for planning or hosting an event, we have
packets for that, as well as the information needed to
promote events. We even have an ever evolving list of
vendor contacts.
3. We are constantly updating the information on our
website to promote the events in our area, so please,
keep us in mind when planning an event.
The newly formed Aztec Tourism Dept. is a great
resource that many may not know about, especially
those who promote events outside the scope of the City
of Aztec or Aztec Chamber.
Community Development Director Roshana Moojen
had this to say, "I would like to thank everyone involved
for pitching in on very short notice to work together
furiously to make this event happen. Despite the
unavoidable hurdles of this event, I think this represents
a huge step for our community in renewing civic pride
and building (or rebuilding) collaborative relationships.
I look forward to working with you all in the future."
A special thanks should go to Tweeti Blancett for
spearheading this meeting and getting these great folks
together to brainstorm for the future. Between Roshana
Moojen and Sandi Harber from the City of Aztec and all
the other businesses mentioned earlier it is easy to surmise that any future events will be wildly successful.
Any group that is made up of many with like minds can
certainly accomplish more than a single entity.
GO AZTEC!!
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WC
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OUSEHOLD
SATURDAY
AZARDOUS
September 10,
9:00
a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
ASTE
OLLECTION
AY
FREE! TO ALL SAN JUAN
COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!
(No Commercial Hazardous Waste Please!)
Two Sites:
San Juan County Facility
Administration Building Parking Lot
203 South Oliver Drive • Aztec, NM
American Plaza Pkg Lot
1001 West Broadway
Farmington, NM
DO YOU HAVE OLD PAINT, MOTOR OIL, WEED KILLERS AND OTHER HAZARDOUS
ITEMS THAT YOU WANT TO GET RID OF?
WE CAN ACCEPT:
WE CANNOT ACCEPT:
Antifreeze, auto fluids, gas, brake
fluid, motor oil, auto batteries, dry
cleaning fluid, glue, household
cleaners, fertilizer, insecticides,
weed killers, aerosols, paints,
stains, artist paints & cleaners,
chemistry sets, wood and enamel
paints, varnishes.
Biomedical or radioactive wastes, explosives,
compressed gases, 55 gal. drums, business
generated wastes, ammunition or industrial
waste, appliances (refrigerators), tires, E-waste
(computers, cell phones, etc) – see Farmington
Clean & Beautiful (599-1426) for information on
disposal of E-waste.
For More Information, Please Call:
325-6741 or 599-1284
NOTE: Paint in liquid form is
considered a Household Hazardous
Waste. Paint in dried-out solid form is
NOT a Hazardous Waste and can be
thrown out in the trash.
NxLevel Entrepreneurs
Course at SJC
Take your business to the next level, when
the Small Business Development Center at
San Juan College offers NxLevel
Entrepreneurs Course, beginning Tuesday,
September 6. Sessions will be held Tuesdays,
from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Quality Center for
Business.
The class is designed for small business
owners seeking to advance and expand their
companies. The 12-session intensive training
program encourages business expansion and
the art of better business practices. Graduates
will gain a better understanding of how to
organize financials, learn to identify opportunities and market their business, explore the
art of negotiation and develop a comprehensive plan to guide them into their future.
The NxLevel Education Foundation is a
non-profit organization. Its mission is to
serve as an entrepreneur training network to
support and strengthen small business and
promote economic development. More than
100,000 entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and small business owners nationwide
have graduated from the premier entrepreneurial training programs offered by
NxLevel.
College credit for NxLevel is available. To
register or for further information, contact the
Small Business Development Center at (505)
566-3528 or via email at bumbyj@sanjuancollege.edu.
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club hosted a Back to School
Carnival for all youth in the community on Friday,
August 19, 2011. This event was free to the public and a
wonderful way to welcome back the kids after a great
summer. Youth participated in games and were able to
win prizes and snacks. Thank you to members of the
Aztec High School Key Club who helped face paint and
run games. The Club will host a pig roast on Saturday,
September 17, 2011 in honor of National Kids Day.
For more information on the Aztec Boys & Girls Club
or to become a member, please call 334-8861.
Celebrate Aztec!