October 2007 - Mountain Times

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OCTOBER 2007
OUTFITTER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN
JAIL IN ILLEGAL HUNTING SCHEME
GRANTS – An outfitter who admitted to cheating hunters, forging licenses and evading state
taxes was sentenced to 10 years in jail Friday in one of New Mexico’s biggest cases of poaching
and wildlife-related fraud.
Thirteenth Judicial District Court Judge Camille Olguin also sentenced Adrian Romero,
35, to five years probation following his jail term, and ordered him to pay almost $200,000 in
restitution to 28 hunters whom he and his wife, Henrietta Romero, swindled in their illegal
hunting and outfitting operation from 2002 to 2004. The Romeros pleaded guilty in October
2006 to a combined 10 felony charges, including racketeering, forgery, tax evasion and embezzlement. Henrietta Romero, 33, was sentenced Oct. 30 to five years probation as part of
a plea agreement.
“It is important that we prosecute these types of cases vigorously – to send a strong message that New Mexico will not tolerate this type of illegal activity,” District Attorney Lemuel
Martinez said. “We place high values on our trophy wildlife, and we must protect it along
with the integrity of legitimate hunters and guides.”
The Romeros, of Grants, were indicted in January 2006 on 66 felony charges related to
the operation of their business, Non-Typical Outfitters. They were accused of forging hunting
licenses and hunters’ signatures, arranging and conducting illegal hunts, and failing to report
state gross receipts amounting to $244,000, on which substantial state taxes were evaded.
Their plea agreements require them to pay thousands of dollars in restitution to all fraud
victims listed in the indictments, and to reimburse the state for all back taxes. Henrietta
Romero also agreed to never again act as a hunting guide, outfitter or landowner agent, and
to give up her hunting and fishing privileges for 15 years in New Mexico and the other 23 states
that are members of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact.
The indictments were the result of a 1 ½-year investigation by the Department of Game and
Fish and the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department.
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New Mexico
505/575 Area Code Split
New 575 Area Code
Effective October 7, 2007
HIGH ROLLS APPLE FESTIVAL
Saturday & Sunday, October 20 & 21
Sat., 9 am-5pm, Sun., 9am-4pm
The Annual High Rolls Apple Festival will be held Saturday, October 20 from
9 AM –5 PM and Sunday, October 21 from 9 AM- 4 PM.
Hosted by the High Rolls Lions Club, this fun filled weekend for the whole
family will offer arts, crafts and food vendors, plenty of apple and apple pies,
apple butter and apple drink. Spend the weekend in the mountains with your
family having fun at the Apple Festival!
Admission to the festival and parking are free (easy access parking requires a fee). The event is held at the Community Center, 56 Cottage Row,
located just off US 82 in High Rolls (between Alamogordo and Cloudcroft).
No pets, please!
The High Rolls-Mountain Park Lions uses proceeds from the festival for the
support of the Community Center, a no-cost location for senior citizens to have
lunch, a place for community gatherings, and a lending library.
Planning is underway for a new facility with expanded grounds and new capabilities. The club also actively supports Lions’ International programs and
provides the annual E. Ross Shain Scholarship for a community member.
For details, visit wwwhighrollsfestivals.org or call 505-682-3281.
Free Admission & Parking. Off US 82 in High Rolls, NM
Sponsored by the High Rolls-Mt. Park Lions’ Club.
ADVANCED E-911 COMES TO TIMBERON
Enhanced 911 or E911 service is a North American telephone network
(NANP) feature of the 911 emergency-calling system that automatically associates a physical address with the calling party’s telephone number as
required by the Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999.
This is generally done by a form of reverse telephone directory that is supplied by the telephone company as a computer file, used to associate the
caller’s phone number with a physical street address. It provides emergency
responders with the location of the emergency without the person calling
for help having to provide it. This is often useful in times of fires, break-ins,
kidnapping, and other events where communicating one’s location is difficult or impossible.
On October 7, 2007 the state of new Mexico will be split into two area codes. The northwest
region of the state will retain its current
are code (575), and the res of the state
will get a new area code (575) .
Your local calls will continue to be
A pioneering system was in place in Chicago by the mid-1970s providing
dialed with seven-digit dialing; long disboth police and fire departments access to the source location of emergency
tance calls will require the full 10 digit
calls. Enhanced 911 is currently deployed in most metropolitan areas in the
dialing, so be sure to use the new area
United States and Canada.
code when making these calls.
The New Mexico Public Regulation
The system only works in North America if the emergency telephone numCommission has divided the state into
ber 911 is called. Calls made to other telephone numbers, even though
two regions, call area A and Area B.Area
they may be listed as an emergency telephone number, may not permit this
A which includes the southern and eastfeature to function correctly.
ern portions of the state-including Las
Cruces, Alamogordo, Roswell, Silvery
City, Deming, Clovis, Raton, Timberon,
Cloudcroft, Weed, will get the new 575
Public Library Book Sales
area code. Area B the roughly five-county
area will retain the 505 area code.
For more information visit New Mexico Public Regulation Commission Web site at www.nm.575.info or call the PRC at 1 888-4ASK-PRC; The Friends of the Tularosa Public Library are having a books, baked goods and rummage sale. Sat.
October 13th, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. @ the library 515 Fresno Street in Tularosa.
or write to them at
The Alamogordo Library Fall Book Sale will take place Oct. 18th (Friends of the Library day) when
1120 Paseo De Peralta/P.O. Box 1269 Santa Fe, NM 87501
you can join for $5.00 and receive 10% discount.
The sale will be open to the public on Oct. 19th, 20th and 21st at the old IGA building at 10th &
Courtesy of Dell Telephone’s “Dial Tones” August 2007
Cuba.
It’s not too late to donate items for the upcoming sale. We are not accepting encyclopedias or old text
PRESORT
books at this time but donations of good quality, new or gently used books, CDs, DVDs, videos or audio
STANDARD
Get a subscription to this newspaper
books will be accepted at the sale site on most Tuesdays or Thursdays. For more information and to
US POSTAGE
505-987-2523 today!
arrange for pick up call Joyce at 439-0266 or 430-1893.
PAID
Your donations are tax deductible. Proceeds from the sale will be used to help build a new library.
WEED, N.M.
PERMIT NO. 1
Don’t Tell Anybody but....by Don Vanlandingham
There are serious problems each and every one of us
face every day. Health issues. Financial issues. Political
issues.
Seldom addressed but just as aggravating is the persistant fly issue.
I’ll bet it has happened to just about everyone reading
this.
I sat down to the computer this afternoon to get some
work done. When I cranked up the old Dell, a fly buzzed
me. I shooed him away and poised my fingers over the
keyboard to begin my afternoon tapping.
The fly landed on my hand.
I shook him away. He came back in moments and
landed on my hand again. I shook him away. Here he
came again. He was really beginning to annoy me.
Then he was flying right in front of me. In a vain attempt to end the confrontation I slapped my hands together hoping I would get lucky and bring the little varmint down. It didn’t work.
It’s just a fly and a rolled up newspaper or a flyswatter
should end the problem but when you’re sitting at your
computer keyboard one errant swing of your fly weapon
could land on your keyboard screwing up everything
with the dreaded “error” appearing on the screen.
Does the fly know this? Why does he keep landing on
the “control” key? How does he know that’s the safest
spot in the room? If I slapped a fly on the “control” key I
could really mess up the program I was working on.
I tried to readjust my attitude. It’s just a dang fly after
all and I tried to mentally put him on “ignore” but he
kept buzzing me.
My office is about 1000 cubic feet so why doesn’t he
fly around the window or the light or someplace except
on my hand or on the keyboard? If he did that, we could
coexist.
For 15 minutes my life was dedicated to that fly. Life’s
too short for that.
Finally the fly made a logistical mistake. He landed
on the monitor screen. I picked up a glove nearby and
swatted.
Nothing against the fly but he was in the wrong place at
the wrong time.
Maybe the next fly that enters my office will respect my
space and I resolve to respect his.
***
as a bell.
I can tape these programs off the computer or off the
TV and I can listen to what I want to listen to in the pickup instead of being stuck with whatever is on the radio.
My propensity of love of the cassette player started back
in 1995 when I was driving back and forth from Cloudcroft to Lubbock every Monday on business. I could
leave Cloudcroft at 6am, attend a meeting in Lubbock at
noon and drive back to Cloudcroft that afternoon.
It was a long day on the road but I would stop in Artesia in the early morning on the way to Lubbock at a
supermarket and rent a “books-on-tape”. I discovered
it takes about 4 hours to listen to a book on tape. When
I got back to Artesia the “book” was done. If it wasn’t,
and it was a good book, I would sit in the parking lot and
wait until it was over and then turn it in and head on up
the hill.
Some people might call that “Literature for Dummies”.
It is my contention that, outside of Velcroe, the cassette tape is maybe the most valuable invention in our
generation.
Some day when my ship comes in I’m going to buy a
Humvee.
When that happens, I’m looking forward to seeing the
look on the salesman’s face when I tell him I want a cassette player in my new Hummer. I may even ask them to
throw in a pair of fuzzy dice for the rear-view mirror.
I know cassette players are disappearing from the lates
models of vehicles. Everybody’s going for CD players and
satellite radio. I think that’s a dang shame.
I have a cassette player in my pickup. In the house I
have a cassette recorder hooked to my TV and one to my
computer. I can record cassettes of stand-up comedy off
TV’s “The comedy Channel” or information programs on
“Discovery” or“History”. With programs such as those
and many others, you don’t need a picture to enjoy the
audio program. As they say in the business they transfer
well to radio.
Here in Southern New Mexico radio is a little hit and
miss when you’re out in the boonies so when I can’t find
a station I like when I’m on the road I just plug in a tape
I recorded. Listening to Jeff Foxworthy or History’s Modern Marvels is better to me than an almost out of signal
scratchy heavy metal FM station.
Don Vanlandingham writes a weekly newsletter
Maybe it dates me a little but I also like “A prairie home about life in the Sacramento Mountains. Contact him
Companion” and “Car Talk” on National Public Radio. at: Don.Cloudcroft@gmail.com
We get NPR in Cloudcroft only if you hold your mouth
just right but you can get it on-line off the computer clear
JOHNNY F. MOBLEY, A LIFELONG RESIDENT OF RUIDOSO, DIED IN HIS HOME ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 11, 2007.
Johnny was born on Nov. 5, 1933 in Paducah, Texas to Willie and Dovie Mobley. He
was a realtor for over 47 years. Mr. Mobley loved showing ranches and was a top producer in real estate in the Ruidoso area. He was also a land developer and was known
for developing Timberon, Alto North, Sun Valley, Alpine Village and Tall Pines Subdivisions in Ruidoso.
In his younger years, Mr. Mobley was recognized as a football star and a Golden Glove
champ in boxing while attending NMMI. He was a supporter of the Ruidoso Ski Team in
addition to serving as a little league football coach. Mr. Mobley loved to hunt, fish, golf,
ski and could dance a jitterbug that would make your head spin. He was an incredible
father figure, not only to his own children, but to their friends as well. Johnny Mobley
made a lasting impression on everyone he encountered and he never met a stranger.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 26 years, Shay Mobley; six siblings, Jay Mobley and
his wife Edith of New Mexico; Doyle Mobley and his wife Jean of Texas; Glen Mobley
of Florida; Billie Clark of Texas; and Charles Mobley of Texas; seven children, Linda
John-dreau of Rapid City, S.D., Greg Mobley and his wife Robin of Johnson City, Texas,
Mark Mobley and his wife Tracy of Ruidoso, Donna Mobley of Ruidoso, JoAnn Taylor
and husband Kirk of Ruidoso, Stacy Byington and Steve Shaffer of Ruidoso, and Mackenzie Mobley of Ruidoso and Albuquerque; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Gladys Cobb.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 16, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel 2-4 p.m. with funeral
services at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17 at the First Christian Church. Graveside for family
and close friends will follow at Ruidoso-Hondo Valley Ceme-tery.
Pallbearers will be Kirk Taylor, Steve Shaffer, Dillon Mobley, Greg Crow, Brian Crow
and Logan Mobley. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Pippin, L. Ray Nunley, Dick Forrest, Bob Forrest, Larry Davis and Ed Byington.
In lieu of flowers, the family wishes consideration be made to the Johnny Mobley
Scholarship Fund at City Bank NM or the NM Alzheimer’s Association.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lagroneruidoso.com.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We would like to thank the people in the Cloudcroft School district for supporting the schools and the Bond Election. A big THANKS
to all the volunteer fire departments, local newspapers, parents and individuals that helped during the bond election. We can now begin
the process of updating and repairing the plumbing, electrical, and heating and “Americans with Disabilities Act” improvements in the
Elementary and Middle Schools as well as a new roof on the Middle School. It is really GREAT to be a part of a mountain community that
supports the children of the Sacramento Mountains and their school.
Again, a great big THANK YOU from the Cloudcroft School Board
Board!
Douglas Porch Cloudcroft School Board Member
Dear Timberon
Thanks for your calls, cards, and prayers.
I am satisfied that this,
“The Man Upstairs” and your smiling faces have helped my healing.
I am honored and humbled.
There’s no place like home.
With love,
Barbara Jordan
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MOUNTAIN TIMES - OCTOBER 2007 ISSUE
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MUSEUM MUSING
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!
Happy Birthday
to The Sacramento
Mountains Historical Society!
On October 15,
1977, the SMHS dedicated its Museum. During the following
year exhibits were developed and ideas
were formulated for the future. The year
1979 saw events occur that exceeded the
Society’s “wildest dreams.” The problem
of adequate space to expand Museum facilities was solved in a most exciting way.
The Society conceived the idea of a “Pioneer Village,” which would depict life
in the Sacramento Mountains area, especially targeting the period of 1880-1910.
Plans were drawn up for such a village to
be developed over the years, to be located
in the area of park land across the road
from the Chamber of Commerce building
and recreational area. These plans were
presented to the Village Council and approval was granted. On March 22, 1979,
a “license agreement” was made with
the Village of Cloudcroft for the use of the
land requested.
To begin the first phase of the Pioneer Village plan, the
Society was fortunate to receive from the Dockray family
a cabin from Cox Canyon, and from the Swift family a twostory house from James Canyon. The Cox Canyon cabin
was moved onto the Village site, and restored for use
as the main exhibit building of the Museum. The James
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Canyon house was moved in, restored and furnished in
the manner of a mountain home of about 1890. Since
then seven buildings have been added to the compound,
with three additional buildings “waiting in the wings”
for funding to be procured and restoration to begin. The
Pioneer Village you see today truly has exceeded the So-
ciety’s “wildest dreams.”
So we’re having a party, and what better way to celebrate than to fill the site with children? The Museum will
host its first area-wide school day October 5 featuring
Living History re-enactments. The volunteers will remain
throughout the weekend October 5 – 7 from 10:00 until
5:00 each day. School groups will be given free admission, while the general public will be given a reduced admission charge throughout the event of $2, with a family
maximum of $10 ((living at the same address). This
event will coincide with the Octoberfest event planned
by the Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce.
During this event you can expect to see the Civil War
encampment of Major General Lunsford Lindsay Lomax,
P.A.C.S. (a.k.a.
(
Ken Vaught of Alamogordo). During
the War between the
States a number of both
Union and Confederate forces were in New
Mexico Territory and
fought a series of skirmishes. Some of these
men heard of the Sacramentos from other
settlers and some were
stationed at Fort Stanton
on the northern end of
the range. Their experiences made them want
to return with their families after the war.
During your visit to
By Patsy Jackson, Director/Curator
the Pioneer Village, you might also run into a Mountain
Man by the name of Louis Daniel Bean (a.k.a. William J.
Lambert of Alamogordo). Mountain Men were trappers
and explorers who roamed the North American Rocky
Mountains from about 1810 to the early 1840s. These
men were primarily motivated by profit, trapping beaver
and selling the skins, although some were
more interested in exploring the West. A
second trading and supply center grew up
in what is today New Mexico. Some New
Mexicans also pursued the beaver trade.
Trappers and traders in the Southwest covered territory that was generally inaccessible to the large fur companies, including
New Mexico, Nevada, California and central and southern Utah.
Necessary to any pioneer settlement, a
blacksmith (Dr. Bill Boverie) will also be
in residence. There will be demonstrations
and visitors will be given the chance to try
their hands at the craft. You will also hear
real mountain music (Thelma Pearl) and
be able to observe exhibits and demonstrations pertinent to the history of the Sacramentos. There will be a General Store full
of nostalgic and homemade items to provide
souvenirs of your Museum visit. So make plans to visit
during the Octoberfest celebration at the Museum.
Remember we are still looking for volunteer receptionists to fill the role of greeting our visitors and managing
the visitation to our site. The job is simple – friendliness
is the qualification – and training is short and sweet. We
will keep a calendar and spread this opportunity around
to several volunteers so that it remains a fun way to give
something back to your community. If you could “mind
the store” for a day, please call me at 505-682-2932 and
let’s talk. My office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 10:00 until 5:00, and you can catch me there
many times other than that.
Let’s continue to make this Museum a bonafide community project!
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THE ELDERLAW FORUM
“Am I Liable for Dad’s Nursing Home Bill?”
Professor Michael Myers
efit lapses and before
Medicaid kicks in,” he said. I advised him to immediately complete the Medicaid
application, making certain all requested information is provided. Most delays are due
to incomplete data.
The state has 45 days in which to complete the application process. In the
meantime, I suggested that he write a letter to the nursing home stating that both of his
signatures on the admission agreement were entered in his capacity as the agent for
his father. Also, he should ask Medicaid for an expedited review of the application and
retroactive benefits.
“They’re an awfully smooth bunch over there at the home,” said the caller. “I left
feeling uneasy about what I signed.” He has reason to be concerned. It is common
for nursing homes to contend that the person who signs as the “responsible party” has
“voluntarily” taken on the responsibility of a guarantor for payment.
“I was vulnerable,” said the caller. “They knew I wanted Dad to be admitted.
It’s a nice home. But I can’t afford to be personally responsible for its charges.” He
needs to act promptly, for his own protection. Powers of attorney contain risk for both
the principal and the agent. They should be used with caution.
Our aging and increasingly complex society has expanded the use of the durable
power of attorney as an estate planning tool. It is, however, subject to hidden abuses
and risks.
For example, we learned of an instance where a daughter used a power of
attorney to sell her mother’s home, thereby forcing her mother into a nursing home
she did not wish to enter. Several helpline callers have described situations where an
opportunistic family member has used the power of attorney to deplete an estate prior
to the principal’s death.
On the other hand, the agent under a power of attorney can be exposed to financial risk. An example was described by a helpline caller who said he had just admitted
his father to a Michigan nursing home, a direct transfer from a hospital following hip
surgery. His father is 89.
“He is extremely frail and will not be able to leave the nursing home,” said the
caller. The first 20 days of his father’s stay will be covered by the “skilled nursing”
benefit under Medicare. “But what happens after that?” he asked. He was concerned
because he had signed the nursing home admission agreement in two places: first, as
his father’s agent under a power of attorney, which he has held since 2003, and sec(Pro bono legal information and advice is available through the USD Senior
ond, as the “responsible party.”
He intends to apply for Medicaid benefits. “But, I am concerned I may be Legal Helpline, at 1-800-747-1895; mmyers@usd.edu. Opinions are solely those
responsible for the nursing home costs after the 20 day Medicare skilled nursing ben- of the author and not the University of South Dakota.)
Seeing in the Dark Internet Telescope
New Mexico Skies in Mayhill was featured in a national PBS special called Seeing in the Dark on September 19th.
Seeing in the Dark is a 60 minute, state-of-the-art, high definition (HDTV) documentary which introduces viewers to the rewards of first person, hands-on astronomy and features remarkable astrophotography. The program profiled men and women who have seen and captured phenomenal images within and beyond our solar system and galaxy.
New Mexico Skies is featured in the part of the program that looks at recent innovations that enable people to stargaze live on demand through the internet.
The robotic telescope, located in the Sacramento Mountains near Cloudcroft, NM. will enable students across the country to obtain over 100,000 objects that lie within a
range of the telescope and its digital imaging chip. Students using the SIDIT can take deep-space photos of their own, as well as search for star clusters, nebulae, the Milky Way,
asteroids, supernovae, and thousands of galaxies beyond.
A special Seeing in the Dark Telescope is now available through the web site: pbs.org/seeinginthedark.
The Seeing in the Dark Internet Telescope is provided by ClockDrive Productions with a grand from the National Science Foundation.
Continued from front page...
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OUTFITTER SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS IN JAIL
“Illegal hunting is becoming more of a commercial, high-dollar activity
– and those activities are often accompanied by tax evasion,” said Alvan
Romero, director of the Taxation and Revenue Department’s Tax Fraud Investigations Division. “I see our division becoming more and more involved in
these types of investigations.”
Adrian Romero’s sentence is one of the harshest ever handed down in New
Mexico for wildlife-related crimes. The case was the second in the past year
in which New Mexico wildlife crimes resulted in significant jail time. In Oct.
2006, a former Catron County outfitter was sentenced to serve nine years in jail
in connection with an illegal hunting operation. Rita Floyd, 54, pleaded guilty
to racketeering, fraud over $2,500, and two misdemeanor counts of outfitting
without a license. She originally was charged with 101 counts, including 60
felonies, for her role in an illegal scheme to forge licenses and sell hunts to
out-of-state hunters.
Alfredo Montoya, Chairman of the New Mexico Game Commission, said harsh
sentences and significant civil penalties are needed to deter people seeking to
profit by stealing New Mexico’s wildlife. The state Legislature, Gov. Bill Richardson and the Commission recently approved civil penalties up to $10,000 for
poachers convicted of taking “trophy” wildlife.
“Maybe jail time and heavy fines will get the message across to people
who are essentially stealing some of our most prized resources,” Montoya
said. “Our trophy wildlife means a lot to our legitimate hunters and outfitters, and it has a significant impact on our rural economies. These recent
court cases illustrate the Department’s commitment to stop the poaching
and protect our resources.”
Recent studies indicate that hunting and other wildlife-associated recreation
bring nearly $1 billion to New Mexico’s economy, including $127 million from
outfitting and guiding businesses.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish encourages citizens to join
the anti-poaching fight by using the Department’s toll-free Operation Game Thief
hotline, (800) 432- GAME (4263), or visiting the Department Web site, www.
wildlife.state.nm.us. Reporters can remain anonymous and receive rewards
if charges are filed. To report tax fraud, please call the New Mexico
Tax Fraud Hotline, (866) 457-6789.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Sacramento Mountain Post 11999
To Celebrate 5 Year Anniversary with Public Ceremony
By Scott W Millar Commander VFW Post 11999 Cloudcroft, NM
14 September, 2007
Commander Scott Millar announced today that VFW Post 11999 will be holding a
public ceremony to dedicate its Post Standard in celebration of their 5 year anniversary.
“A Post Standard is an important part of the establishment of our post” said Millar.
“While we have been in existence for 5 years we have not had the chance to obtain
the official VFW flag identifying our Post until now.”
Sacramento Mountain Post 11999 will be holding its dedication ceremony on October 12th 2007 in the Cloudcroft Village Council chambers at 5:30 pm. The public is
invited to attend. VFW State Commander B.J. Lawrence will conduct the dedication
ceremony. “As of yet I have not had the opportunity to contact our local Boy Scouts
and Cub Scouts, but I hope that they will assist us as our Color Guard. We are attempting to increase our involvement within all the mountain communities, and
getting them involved in our ceremony seems like the right thing to do” said Millar.
“At this time I wish to rededicate Sacramento Mountain Post 11999 to a mission
of service both to veterans as well as the community in general. The Veterans of
Foreign Wars prides itself on the services it provides to schools, scouting, youth
groups, police, fire, and emergency medical technicians, we are at the forefront
on educating the community in flag etiquette and the observance of patriotic
holidays, and we provide assistance to all veterans, active-duty soldiers, and their
families. Post 11999 is the proud adoptive post of New Mexico’s National Guard D
Co. 2/200 Inf. who currently have 25 of their soldiers serving in Operation Iraqi
Freedom. When those soldiers return 11999 will be there to assist them with reintegrating into the community.”
Sacramento Mountain VFW Post 11999 gets its membership from all of the Southern
Sacramento Mountain communities. Any combat veteran or veteran of service greater
than 30 days in Korea is eligible to join the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The VFW emphasizes community service, patriotism, and aid to all servicemen or women, veterans,
and their families. Sacramento Mountain Post 11999 meets the 4th Saturday of each
month (unless such date falls on a holiday weekend then the 3rd Saturday) at the
Sacramento Mountain Senior Center, 212 Glorieta Ave. Cloudcroft, NM, at 9:00 am. Any
eligible veteran wishing to join is invited to attend, please bring a copy of your DD 214
or proof of military service with you.
VA Hospital Says “Bon Voyage, MRSA!”
ALBUQUERQUE – In response to a dangerous “superbug” that infects hospital patients nationwide, the New Mexico VA Health Care System (NMVAHCS) is now implementing a new VA initiative designed to reduce that threat.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is an antibiotic-resistant bacterium which causes dangerous infections in patients inside and outside the hospital.
Infections with MRSA are more difficult and costly to treat, and more deadly than infections with other forms of Staphylococcus. Rates of infections with MRSA have been
increasing across the country since the early 1980’s.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the first national health care system to
implement a program to eliminate the transmission of MRSA with a goal of reduction
of MRSA-related healthcare-associated infections. Using evidence-based practices and
procedures developed by public health and professional organizations such as the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Association of Professionals in Infection
Control, and Institute for Health care Improvement, a small group of VA medical
facilities demonstrated dramatic improvements in 2006.
The VA National Directive was issued in January 2007. Under this directive,
the New Mexico VA Health Care System has begun the process of reducing MRSA
transmission. The first step has been the testing of patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to identify carriers of MRSA. Testing involves a simple
swabbing of a patient’s nostrils, then running that sample through a new lab
system that can detect MRSA bacteria in little more than an hour. The system,
known as PCR, or Polymerase Chain Reaction, is some of the most advanced
technology available, and can test 16 patient samples at a time. The facility currently performs about 800 MRSA tests per month.
The second step in this initiative is the implementation of improved contact
precautions for all patients identified with MRSA or other resistant bacteria.
Increased staff training in hand hygiene, glove use and gown use has been a key
part of this effort.
In addition to formal staff training, the Albuquerque facility recently held a
special two-day program for all of its staff members, emphasizing the importance of
this initiative. With the theme of “Bon Voyage, MRSA,” the outdoor event included
booths, games, food and live music.
“All VA staff, patients and visitors are seeing changes as this initiative progresses,” said Susan Kellie, M.D., MPH, NMVAHCS Hospital Epidemiologist. “More staff
are gowning and wearing gloves for contact with patients. Visitors may be asked
to don a gown and perform hand hygiene. Patients may need to be moved to different rooms to allow for effective isolation. We ask for your cooperation and
understanding in this effort.”
Kellie added that the MRSA Initiative will work, and over time, there will be fewer
MRSA infections, and the suffering and deaths that MRSA exacts on patients will decrease. For more information about this important initiative, contact Nada Lauts, RN,
Infection Control Nurse, at 265-1711, extension 4575.
VISIT THE WEBSITE OF THE SACRAMENTO MOUNTAINS
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safety course. For safety and training information, see your dealer or call 1-800-342-3764. ATVs can be hazardous to operate. For your safety, always wear a helmet,
eye protection and protective clothing. Never ride on public roads, always avoid paved surfaces. Never carry passengers, except on the Sportsman X2 in 2-Up mode.
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The Ins and Outs of Audits
According to the Kiplinger Letter, random federal tax
audits are starting up again in October after a brief hiatus
– about 13,000 taxpayers will receive letters. These are
the infamous “line” audits, designed to provide a database to be used in designing guidelines for more efficient
inspection of returns. Agents will reportedly be looking
specifically for hidden or under reported income and exaggerated credits and deductions listed on Schedules C
(profit or loss from business) and F (profit or loss from
farming).
The government has been focusing for awhile on the increasing number of self-employed individuals. Even if you dodge the bullet for now, it’s always smart to be vigilant
against the expensive and stressful possibility of a tax audit. A qualified tax professional
can assist you in the preparation of your return to minimize the chances of an audit
coming your way.
There are three types of audits:
Correspondence audits happen when the IRS sends a letter asking for clarification on
relatively simple items. It’s usually handled and completed through the mail.
Office audits are conducted on the IRS’s turf. You meet with an examiner who wants
to see documentation intended to answer their specific questions. It’s wise not to volunteer any other information beyond what they ask.
Field audits are the stuff of TV cop shows. That’s when the IRS comes to your home
and starts nosing around to see why that Bentley is sitting in the driveway of someone
who reported $28,000 in income last year. These tend to be pretty serious.
There are some obvious no-no’s that shift your return to the audit pile. The following measures won’t guarantee you’ll avoid an audit, but they’re key issues that the IRS
focuses on when deciding which returns to target:
Messing up the basics: This is an obvious point, but remember to sign the return, add
the Social Security Number and double-check the math. Fill out every applicable line
on the return, or better yet, get a tax preparer to do it since professionally prepared returns tend to be easier to read and understand because you’re paying qualified people
to get it right. Bottom line -- sloppy returns tend to draw scrutiny.
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Office
505-682-2521
Outage Assistance
1-800-548-4660
PO Box 227 - Cloudcroft, NM 88317
Rounding can be a problem: Precise numbers suggest precision. It’s always best to
show conservatism to the IRS. Round down to cut off the pennies, but rounding up to
the next hundred or thousand tends to draw attention.
Note sales of investments carefully: Anytime you sell stocks or bonds, the IRS and the
taxpayer receives a 1099 noting the sale price. Your tax professional can go over the
proper way these should be noted on your return. Also remember that income items
such as interest, dividends and other sources of income are matched with the return
from documents that are already on file with the IRS.
Scores are everywhere: In case you didn’t know, the IRS (like the lending industry)
assigns you a score. It’s called the Discriminate Information Function (DIF), a computer program that compares, among other things, the deductions you’re taking against
others in your income bracket. It’s the way an increasingly technology-driven IRS is
screening for suspicious returns. One of the best ways to avoid a high DIF score is to
report all income – don’t let yourself think that any amount is not worth reporting.
Be wise about itemized deductions: You should claim every deduction the law entitles
you to, but a good tax professional can advise you of reasonable limits that are less likely to trip your return. In particular, the IRS looks for overblown charitable deductions
– make sure you make cash contributions by check or credit card so there’s a record,
and just make sure that all your donations have receipts or other acknowledgement
from the charity – that’s a strict requirement of the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
If you do get audited, you need to prove the original value of the items donated and
their fair market value.
Keep scrupulous mileage records: If you use your vehicle for work or business, keep
a notebook or chart in the car so you can record mileage information as soon as you
complete it. The records should list beginning and ending odometer figures, location
and reason for the trip. Keep the same records for mileage claimed for medical expense and charitable purposes.
Watch that home office: Even though the government loosened restrictions on home
office deductions in 1999, make sure you can substantiate that business area of your
home if you’re asked.
This column is produced by the Financial Planning Association, the
membership organization for the financial planning community, and is
provided by Charles Wagner, a local member of FPA.
Letter to the Editor
9/21/07
Recently a front page news article in the Alamogordo Daily News concerned a county volunteer
fire department and a particular member that felt hose testing was not being handled to his
satisfaction. The fact that this article contained numerous errors , only some of which were later
corrected has bypassed many. While the issue involved one fire department, this has resulted in
citizen concerns about many of the county fire departments.
There are 21 independent unpaid volunteer fire districts in Otero County operating in
accordance to their by-laws. As unpaid volunteers, we do not have the right to ignore
safety. After all life safety is what we are about. However, given the limited funding, time
and personnel that all departments have, hose testing is prioritized just like everything
else. The needs and the resources are not the same in each department and neither are
their priorities. We can all second guess a department’s priorities and question why a
chief, less than one year on the job, might chose training or other equipment items over
hose testing, but if we do, we better know all the facts.
Fire hose is designed to withstand 400 to 600 psi pressure depending on size. Only in
areas with high rise buildings are these extreme high pressures required. Engines have
pressure safety relief valves which are normally set around 150psi. The fire department
in the article has no high rises and virtually no reason to take structure fire hose above
150 psi,, providing a 4:1 safety margin. This doesn’t mean don’t test , but it might be
cause for a lower priority for this department.
On average a US firefighter dies in the line of duty every three days. I have been unable
to locate a single fatality directly associated with a ruptured fire hose. On the other hand
there are hundreds that have died from physical stress, vehicle accidents, and structure
collapse just in the last few years. When faced with limited resources, this is where
many chiefs have to place their highest priorities.
There are nearly 400 volunteer fire department personnel in Otero county responding to over 4000 calls a year. These volunteers save you, the taxpayer, $17.5 million
annually in what would otherwise be salary and benefits. Add on the savings that nearly
one-third of the county residents have seen in fire insurance premium reduction now
that many departments have improved their ISO rating and these volunteers save the
average county property owner $2400 annually. Should we add in the dollar amount
of the property that is saved , or perhaps the lives that are still here because of these
volunteers ?
So the next time you dial 911, someone will be there to help, and in Otero County it will
likely be a volunteer fire department member. Because you are our 1st priority.
Submitted by Chief Arden Schug, Timberon Volunteer Fire Department
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NM State Forestry
FOREST NEWS
What’s Happening on the Sacramento
OFFICE HOURS The Sacramento Ranger District Office, located in the Village of Cloudcroft, at 61 Curlew
Place, is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 am to 4:30
pm.
INFORMATION REQUESTS Questions regarding
management practices of the Sacramento Ranger District
may be addressed to: District Ranger Frank Martinez;
P.O. Box 288, Cloudcroft, N.M. 88317. Written specific
comments about anything concerning the forest are appreciated and always welcome.
The Sacramento Ranger District is within the Lincoln
National Forest. Questions regarding management in
the Lincoln National Forest may be addressed to: Forest
Supervisor Lou Woltering, Lincoln National Forest, 1101
New York Ave., Alamogordo, N.M. 88310.
Our website containing visitor and forest management
information for the Lincoln National Forest is: http://
www.fs.fed.us/r3/lincoln/
TOLL FREE FIRE DISPATCH. There is now a 24-hour
toll free phone number to call and report possible wildfires. The number is 1-877-695-1663. We encourage all
our readers to contact the Ranger District at 505-6822551 and the County Sheriff’s Office at 505-437-2210 to
report any visible smoke, your call has priority, size up
what you see and report the location as accurately as
you can.
FOREST WIDE CAMPING INFORMATION. The
campgrounds and picnic sites at James Canyon, Upper
Karr, Bluff Springs, and Trestle Recreation remain open
year round. Dispersed campsite camping is encouraged
throughout the entire forest. Our developed and well
maintained camp grounds have closed for the season.
We would like forest guests to be aware that there are
hundreds of traditional, pleasant, and remote throwdown areas for tent and small RV camping throughout
the Sacramento Ranger District. Please call our district
office at 682-2551 for further information. The field season this year was especially enjoyable for all, great camp
sites, abundant rainfall, ample amounts of new growth,
tall grasses and copious wild flowers in every sunny
meadow.
CHECK OUT OUR BOOKSTORE. We have many BLM
and USGS topographic maps on hand. The very best hiking book on trails in the Lincoln National Forest is John
W. Stockerts’ “Trail Guide” available for $16.95. For-
est Service maps are available for
$10.00.
FIRE NEWS AND FUELS REDUCTION, (RX Burning) on the
Sacramento District. Weather permitting, prescribed controlled
burning will be conducted again
this month and through to December 21st. Residents and visitors could see and smell smoke
in the Avis, Pinon, High Rolls, Lost
Lodge and Weed areas from time to
time. Signs will posted along roads
and byways and please do not
hesitate to call the ranger station
when you wonder about smoke in
the forest.
TO THE WILDLANDS AND THE
WOODS. Children benefit by time in
the woods. Get out among the trees,
rocks, bugs and flowers and allow
them time to play, explore, wander
and get acquainted with discovery
and effort. They will find something
more in the woods and silent wildlands
than in books or what master teachers can convey. W e
encourage all children from near and far to visit and trek
a little wilderness.
BACK COUNTRY ETHICS. In the back country forest
lands you are on your own, be prepared. We are ruled by
the authority of nature in the backwoods. Our environment and conditions change rapidly and we should adjust our safety awareness to reduce uncertainty and risk.
Be willing and able to take care of yourself and the back
country you delight in. Pack out what you pack in and
leave your public lands better than you found them.
TRESTLE WORK/RESTORATION DAYS SCHEDULED. If you have an interest in volunteering with the
Forest Service and the Rails to Trails organization to help restore this historic landmark,
please call Peg Crim at 434-7200. We’ll supply
sack lunches, camping, hard hats, gloves and a
challenging, agreeable working atmosphere.
SPECIAL SLASH PIT SCHEDULE. The slash
pit located on Highway 244 near the junction
of Highway 82 will have a special
opening Friday, October 5th and
Friday, October 19th for your fall
slash disposal. The slash pit will
then close again for the season.
FUEL WOOD AREAS Four
fuel wood areas are open for personal fuel wood gathering. Nelson
Fuel Wood Area (7 Miles South
of Cloudcroft on Hwy 6563 forest
YARD MAINTENANCE WOOD CHIPPING FIRE WOOD
road 623) mixed species, Bailey
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Range District
by Jerry Lutz
Canyon west of Cloudcroft 3 miles
on US 82 and Fenimore Fuel
Wood Area off forest road
64D Alamo Peak Road to Forest Road 639. Just opened is
the Sombrero fuel wood area
on Sacramento River Road, just
east of Timberon, two cords of
Pinon and Juniper for $20.00.
Recent and welcome rains with
muddy roads can make these
areas risky to travel so be prepared. Please contact the Sacramento Ranger District Office for permits, maps, and
current information.
New Mexico state law requires that any person cutting, removing, transporting, or selling any woody materials
must have the written consent of the
owner or proof of ownership with
them.
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLES (OHV’s)
The Sacramento district has 235 miles of
trails and 2000 miles of forest roads, of which 80 percent
are considered suitable for ATV’s and motorcycles. New
Mexico state motor vehicle laws apply on Forest Service
roads. ATV users are to bear in mind the trails and roads
are shared with other users, hikers, horses, backpackers, children and adults. The Forest Service has a list of
trails that will suit your needs.
JOIN US IN THE FOREST SERVICE. All position
openings are listed on-line at (www.usajobs.opm.gov).
You will find the application process is complete and
easy to do. Your office could be in the great outdoors.
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A Visit from Dr. Jennifer Green
Dr. Jennifer Green came to Timbeorn on September 15, for a small animal
clinic. Pictured above Left to right: Shawna, Dr. Green, and Pat.
Pictured to the left is Dr. Green with Steve Griffith and his dog, Misty.
Home Country
by
Slim Randles
Ol’ Flint rode into town the other day, sitting tall and straight behind the
wheel of his battered old pickup. Behind him was the horse trailer that doubles as his home, and his faithful horse was looking out over the edge of it as
they pulled up to the Mule Barn truck stop.
Now Ol’ Flint is not his real name, but is the cowboy name he adopted
when he moved to this country from England years ago and became what
he calls “The Last Great American Cowboy.” Oh, he looks like one. Hat,
boots, mustache, everything Western. It’s only when he opens his mouth to
say something that you realize he ain’t really from around here.
He sounds like Eliza Doolittle’s father.
But Flint is a part of the pattern of life around here and we think he’s an OK
guy. His life consists largely of riding around on his horse. He rides hundreds
of miles on his horse and he lives in the horse trailer. He was arrested once
for riding his horse into Tombstone, Arizona, because he was also packing
a six shooter.
“Can you imagine?” he said, indignantly, “you can’t carry a six shooter in
Tombstone? Disgusting, innit? A tragedy. A Western tragedy.”
One of his favorite things during summer, when the tourists come, is to ride
down to the town square and pose like a statue of General Grant for the clicking of Instamatics. He looks the part of the cowboy until he speaks.
“I were down there t’other day,” he says, “and there were these two women, nice and plump they was, too, and they took pictures and they says to
each other, ‘What a magnificent beast’ and I smiles back at ‘em, y’know,
and I says, “Thank you, misses, and my horse is good looking, too.”
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TDC’s September 8th Meeting
The meeting was called to order by President Everett Putney at 10:00 am. He asked
if anyone would like the minutes read from the previous meeting. B.F. Adams made
a motion to suspend the reading of the minutes and accept them as submitted. Fran
Trendler seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
Gwen Adams, Treasurer gave the treasurer’s report. A motion was made by Donna
Millar to accept the report as given. Rick Merrick seconded the motion. The motion passed. Everett Putney asked if there were any bills to be paid. Bills pending
totaled $909.95. This includes liability insurance for the cutters working on the parks.
John Howell made a motion to pay our bills. Rick Merrick seconded the motion.
The motion passed.
Everett advised he sent a letter to Chuck DeBroader informing him of our new
weather station and Timberon was mentioned on the weather forecast. He will also
send a letter to the Albuquerque stations.
Everett mentioned the road and airstrip paving is a positive step for Timberon. Otero
County did a nice job trimming the trees along the side of the road. It looks like the
County will be able to pave one mile of roads per year in Timberon. Everett will check
with Bill Lee Parker, Roads Superintendent to make sure he has budgeted for this
next year.
Rest room facilities for the Mary Glover Park were discussed. Everett advised he has
spoken with Johnny at Jontel Septic Tanks and the way the rest rooms from White Sands
were designed it is not feasible to have a drain field. Johnny quoted the TDC a special
price of $3,500.00 for the rest room and tanks. We would have to pour a 12 x 16 slab
which Jim Sims said he could do. The slab would cost around $500.00. After discussion, Bill Gideon made a motion to purchase the slab and tanks for $3,500.00 and
pour the slab for up to $500.00. B.f. Adams seconded the motion and it passed. The
hardware is missing from the doors and there will be minor repairs on the building. It
was mentioned Habitat for Humanity might have the hardware.
A cookout for the community in the Mary Glover Park was discussed. Chairman, Bill
Gideon said there will be a short meeting following this one to discuss the details. Hot
dogs etc. will be served. Fran Trendler made a motion to spend up to $200.00 for the
hot dogs etc. Jackie Fioretti seconded the motion and it passed. This will allow the
community to see the efforts that have been put into improving the park. Those who
attend need to bring a chair.
Everett Putney advised the Forest Service Tree Thinning Program for private property owners will end in December 2008. Arden Schug mentioned not very many
people know you can thin your own property. After discussion, a notice will be put
in the paper about the thinning and that you can thin your own
property as long as it is completed within 90 days after starting
the project. It was mentioned to put it in the Cloudcroft paper
also.
Fran Trendler mentioned the piles of chips in the parks need
to be spread. Plans have not been made to make walking paths
in the other parks. After discussion, Fran Trendler made a
motion to pay $20.00 per hour and up to 40 hours to anyone
who has equipment to spread the chips. Jackie Fioretti seconded the motion and it passed. This also helps our in kind
which is required on the grant we received to thin these parks.
Jackie Fioretti mentioned according to the by-laws, nominations for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer are required in October. Election will be held
in November and the new board of officers would take office in
January 2008. Everett mentioned he and Jackie Fioretti will
be attending the annual Airport Managers Conference in Santa
Fe, NM on September 12th and 13th.
Scott Millar presented the Timberon Development Council a
Certificate of Appreciation from the VFW for their contribution
last month to “Operation Uplink”. Their contribution along
with private donations from Timberon totaled over $400.00
which exceeded the $300.00 total contribution in June from the
state of New Mexico.
Community Activities: Fran Trendler mentioned the Veterinarian will be at the Fire Department on September 15th from
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Gwen Adams mentioned the Extension
Club is having a stew & corn bread dinner on September 11th
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Gwen Adams to adjourn at 11:20
a.m. and seconded by Fran Trendler. The meeting adjourned.
These meetings are held the second Saturday of each month at
10:00 a.m. at the Timberon Development Council Office, 1841
Sacramento Drive. They are open meetings and everyone is invited to attend. After the meeting, it was decided to have the
October meeting as regularly scheduled due to nominations of
officers.
Respectfully submitted, Jackie Fioretti, Secretary
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SEPTEMBER 27TH THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
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HOW DO YOU MILK A COW?: Angel Jordan, Meaghan Vaughn, Clay Hamill
GOLDEN BRAID: Yvonne Ross
GONNA BUY ME A DOG: Angel Jordan, Joyce Simpson, Meaghan Vaughn.
BACK IN BABY’S ARMS: Suzie Sims, Baby
WAL-MART GREETER: Bonnie Brooks
(right) CALIFORNIA GIRLS: Larry Woods
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Grandma Peggy‛s Recipe
TIMBERON HOME EXTENSION CLUB
LAST DINNER OF THE YEAR
ROAST CHICKEN
Tuesday, October 16th
from 5-6:30pm
at
The Timberon Chapel Annex
Q
Quarter
one tangerine and one onion.
Salt and Pepper
Sal
1 tsp each rosemary and thyme
Rinse and dry chicken. Salt and pepper cavity and legs. Squirt juice inside and out.
Stuff cavity with rinds and onion. Rub herbs all over bird.
Add 1/2 cup wine to roasting pan. Bake 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
SAUCE:
3 TB each dijon mustard and honey.
1 TB apricot jam
Mix and heat. DO NOT BOIL.
Remove sauce from heat and add 3 TB juice. Brush on chicken.
350 degrees until done. (60-70) minutes.
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Salad, Garlic Bread,
Dessert
Ice tea, Coffee, Lemonade
Suggested minimum donations
$5 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under.
All Ingredients for this recipe (excluding the wine) can be found at
Josie’s Country Market.
***Mention this add and receive a 5% discount***
The Ladies Home Extension Club
of Timberon
wishes to
Thank
The Timberon Lions Club
for their generous Donation!
DOOR PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN
THROUGHOUT THE EVENING.
A special Thank-You to Lee Ann Loney, co-ordinator of the Otero County Community
Health Council, Janie Richardson, and Sylvia King, President, for their presentation on
Meth Lab Awareness.
Introduction to the Otero-Lincoln Behavioral Health Local Collaborative 12
First, let’s shorten the name to Local Collaborative 12, or LC 12. Then, let’s answer the
question, what is LC 12? It’s a group of community members whose goal is to ensure
the provision of behavioral health services sufficient to meet the needs. A significant
part of this work is to secure adequate funding for these services in Otero and Lincoln
Counties. To that end, members of LC 12 ask agencies in its counties to provide data
on behavioral health issues which is used to support its requests to the legislature for
funding for local behavioral health programs. Supporting any requests with hard facts
is important, so the cooperation it receives from local agencies is vital to its effort to
obtain monies for our area.
The LC also distributes information on any available grants to non-profit agencies and
schools so that they can take advantage of these opportunities, offers free workshops to
the local community, and provides a forum for local community members to meet and
communicate their needs to the state.
Of course, this brings up the question, why should I join? The best answer I have
is, so you can be heard. How often do you feel that the politicians in Santa Fe do not
understand the needs of the rural communities in the southern part of the state?
In addition to the necessary work of providing data to the state in support of LC 12’s
requests for increased infusions of monies, LC 12 offers practical, day-to-day services,
such as:
� Recently LC 12 has had guest speakers: the Communications Director of the BHPC
who assisted LC 12 in understanding ways to “market” LC 12; an Education Consultant
and Bilingual Liaison from the Special Education Bureau of the Public Education Department who spoke about the complaints process; and the Adult Consumer Specialist
from the BHLC who helped members work on the Consumer Engagement Plan which
is required by the state;
� The LC has three local members of the Planning Council who will give status reports
at the LC 12 meetings;
� Recently LC 12 hosted its first all-day workshop on the topic of Individual Education
Plans. At the end of the day, questionnaires were distributed which requested input on
other workshops that would interest community members;
� LC 12 is in the planning stages with the Alamogordo and Ruidoso school districts for
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additional workshops to be held after school hours for adults and students; and Short
PowerPoint presentations are offered to local groups as a way to introduce the public
to LC 12.
In summary, LC 12 was created to be a consumer, family and youth driven group
whose aim is to bring more funding for behavioral health treatment and prevention
to Otero and Lincoln Counties based on direct input from its members. Everyone is
welcome to attend LC 12 meetings; we usually even provide lunch! For more information, please contact the Administrative Coordinator for LC 12, Grace McMillin, at
505.430.7642 or at jd12@beyondbb.com.
Timberon
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We have new inventory weekly!
Come get your Halloween supplies, flowers, plants, books,
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TUESDAY-SATURDAY 10-3
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TWSD August 11th Meeting
Timberon
A work session of the Timberon Water & Sanitation District Board of Directors held
on August 11, 2007 at 01:00 PM in the community center. Board members present
were Mal Long, Glenda Gentry, Dick Dysart, and Bonnie Starr, and General Manager Ken Bradshaw. Bill Curtis was absent.
The Meeting called to order at 01:10 PM. The pledge of allegiance was given. The
Salute to the New Mexico State flag was given.
The chairman called for corrections and changes in the agenda. They were so noted
at this time and the agenda was approved.
The Directors each thanked the audience for coming.
The meeting was adjourned.
MINUTES FOR THE MEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2007
A regular meeting of the Timberon Water & Sanitation District Board of Directors
was held on Friday, August 17 2007 at 10:00AM in the community center. Board members present were Mal Long, Bill Curtis, Bonnie Starr, Glenda Gentry, and Dick
Dysart.
A comment from Glenda Gentry was made on the status of the PA system and the
microphones that are not working, the audience should move up front in order to hear
better.
First item was a change in the agenda; the Cloudcroft School Board Members were
moved to the top of the agenda. They spoke on the upcoming Bond election on August
28, 2007, for repairs and upgrades needed at the Middle and Elementary schools.
Yvonne Ross read the minutes of July 14th, 21st, and 26th, 2007. Dick Dysart
motioned to accept all minutes as read and Bonnie Starr seconded. The motion passed
unanimously.
Dick Dysart read the Treasurer’s Report for July 2007. The treasurer’s report was
accepted.
He also stated that the request to DFA was not immediately approved due to phone
calls from Virgil Beagles and Bill Curtis. He asked Bill Curtis to explain why he
would be against this transfer, since our Accounts Payables List is far exceeding our
current funds in the checking account. Bill responded that we should only be taking
funds out the correct fund instead of places that we cannot take them and if the money
is not there, we will have to go with the minimum amount of employees including the
office. Also, why are we paying $10,000.00 to the golf course if there is not any revenue coming out of it? Glenda Gentry explained that it will be transferred into the
Golf Course Fund to pay for the insurance for the property and not be paid to the leasers of the Golf Course. Arden Schug stated that previous to the lease the annual cost
was $80,000 to $90,000 and now only costs approximately $10,000.
Bill Curtis also said that he has to ask his questions in this meeting like the audience
would because he has been cut off from information out of the office due to conflict
of interest. Due to a lawsuit to over turn the election of last July, which was settled, he
no longer has any other conflicts of interest. His question to the Board is “How much
money have we spent on lawyers for the Union grievances that could have been
settled five or six months ago for about five or six thousand dollars?” It was clarified that there had been no offers or settlements for that amount in the case for Debbie
Goss, there had not even been any hearings to date.
Ken Bradshaw gave the Manager’s report for July, 2007.
Results of closed meeting were given by Mal Long. There will be a negotiation meeting with the CWA Union on Monday, August 20, 2007 downtown at 1:00pm.
Mal Long stated that an RFP for a System Master plan is needed for the two new
grants through the Capital Outlay.
An RFP for FEMA Road work is necessary in order to get the roads repaired with the
allotted money from FEMA. The last bids were extremely high and we need to reissue
an RFP that will bring in proposals we can accept due to the low funding.
Dick Dysart made a motion to put out both RFP’s, Glenda Gentry seconded it and
it passed. There was a little discussion on the proposals and scope of work.
Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan is for the 2009 – 2013 years. Dick Dysart
made a short presentation of the plan that comes to over 42 million dollars with 25
projects over a 5 year period. He read a proposed resolution for adopting this ICIP
with the understanding that it would be formally typed onto letterhead and cleaned up
ready for signatures in the office. Glenda Gentry moved to adopt Resolution #07/08006 ICIP 2009-2013, Bill Curtis seconded and the motion carried.
Managers’ Performance: Ken Bradshaw stated to the Board that he was hired as
part time but not permanently, they should start looking for a replacement. He was
also under the impression that this would be a working Board, however there are only
a few actually taking care of the workload. All members should get involved in the
business and leave any grievances at home. Glenda praised him for the extra hours put
into each day for this community.
Johnny Ebbs commented that if the Board can’t work together, maybe we should
revert back to a three man Board. He also remarked on the great efforts made by some
board members and the General Manager.
Water System Advisory Committee: Mal Long commented for that they are just awaiting approval to move forward.
Swimming Pool Committee: Joan Schug reported for that the French drain will not
be used as previously planned, there will be a gutter installed instead. A chain link
fence is required and the County will go out for bid on that item for us.
Directors Remarks:
Dick Dysart- Thanked everyone for coming, the ICIP was a lot of hours of work that
needed to be done to accomplish the improvements we want, but next year, it needs to
be started on earlier.
Glenda Gentry- for FOI requests, please give the office the allotted time to complete
the request during office hours. Thanks for coming.
Bonnie Starr-Explained why she is not a working Board member due to anger issues. Said she was denied a FOI request to have the attorney’s invoice, and wants to see
the lawyers’ advice in writing to deny her this information.
Bill Curtis- Thanked everyone for coming and said he wants to do the job he was
appointed to, and would like to be able to inspect the documents he has requested.
Mal Long-Thought the Board was united but had heard too many rumors about
Board business that are not true. Appreciate every one of the audience that attended.
Unscheduled Citizens Communications: The audience largely asked the Board for
reconsideration of the meeting room/event fees. Also the individual facilities should
have different rates, and maintenance fees.
Bill Gideon asked what the rules were during the meeting on audience comments
for each agenda item. Mal Long explained that when discussion is asked for, it is
meant only for the Board members during a regular meeting.
Motion to adjourn at 11:35pm.
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The Mayhill Extension Association
by Carole Fenberg
Wed. Sept. 12th was a lovely fall day for our Mayhill Extension Association meeting.
Our next meeting will be on Wed. Oct. 10TH at the Mayhill Community Center at 10
When we arrived we found that Gay Chambers and Vayl Ammons, had decorated with a A.M. A pot luck luncheon will be served. Our program will be a demonstration lesson
beautiful fall theme. We welcomed Connie Wright, Mary Lou Gaston and Lynn Corona on weaving by Tina Lakey.
as our guests.
Guests and new members are welcome. Please call Sharon Justice, President, at 687Our treasurer, Joyce Komorus, reminded us that we could still pay our dues for 2008 3880 if you have questions.
at the Oct. meeting.
Our secretary, Tammy Moberly, read a lovely thank you note from the winner of our
fund raiser quilt.
Carole Fenberg announced the 3 top quilt ticket sellers. Linda Allen, Audrey Corona
and June Defibaugh did an outstanding job selling tickets. We also greatly appreciate
We have a bathroom with a garden tub
the employees of 1st National Bank in Cloudcroft for the great job and the support they
Modern convenience and pretty as a rosebud
gave us. We wish to thank everyone who sold a few or many tickets. And thank you to
The truth be told, we have two bathrooms
all the loyal ticket buyers in our very generous community. You help us help so many.
Inside the house to delight our guests
We gave June Defibaugh a standing ovation for the outstanding job she did as County
Fair Chairperson. Many hundreds of hours went into making this event a success.
In today’s world, many have grown to maturity
Unfortunately, on Sept. 22nd we will attend a memorial for Lucille Wilson. Lucille
Never experiencing their days with a glitter
was a member of the Calico Club and very active at the county and state level for many
When I think on things way back in time
years. Lucille came up to Mayhill once a year to teach us to make baskets. She was very
I think of a tub bath, a one of a kind
influential in the many service projects we participated in on a county level. She will
be greatly missed.
I remember an outdoor tub down on the creek
The V.P. for Public Policy, Carole, reminded everyone that on Wed. Sept. 26th highway
When I was a kid, we took a bath once a week
clean up will start at 9 A.M. We will pick up trash on both sides of the road for a mile
Whether we really needed one or not
entering and leaving Mayhill on #82 and #130.
Late in the day, go to the creek, not so hot
On Sat. Sept. 29th , we will participate with the Alamogordo club to put on the Family Fun Fair in Alamogordo at the fairgrounds at 10 A.M. Linda Shiplett is the county
The creek tub was about one eight of a mile
chairperson. We will have hands on tables for kids and parents to learn to do fun things
A short walk to get out of the house awhile
together. There will also be healthy and fun snacks for all. This event is free and open
Cooling and refreshing to say the least
to the public.
Summer baths were more often than once a week
On Mon. Oct. 1st we will host the council meeting in Mayhill. This is a meeting of
the clubs in the county. The theme will be fall in the mountains. Council meeting are
This tub was half moon shape, God had made
open to all. Please join us. There will be a beautiful door prize and a delicious pot luck
Very gentle grassy slope and a rock ledge
lunch. The main course will be King Ranch Chicken.
The rock contour made a gentle waterfall
Gay, and Vayl made a delicious brisket and home made bread for lunch. We enjoyed
A gravel bottom to sit on, if you were so tall
many wonderful side dishes and desserts.
The program by Carole Fenberg, was fabric on a glass plate. Many of the club memOur towels were handy out on a bush
bers participated and in less than an hour, produced a very pretty craft.
Mom’s homemade lye soap on a rock, real close
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No matter the years or where I live
No matter the price…I must give
The good ole days, down on the creek
God’s special made tub, was hard to beat
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Over 100 Bikers Come to Timberon During Aspencade
The Timberon Volunteer Fire Department rest after serving hamburgers and hotdogs to
over a hundred bikers that came up from Ruidoso during the Aspencade Festival.
A Special Thank You to Mr. and Mrs. Rios
for coming to Timberon and entertaining us with your beautiful music.
TIMBERON
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Timberon, NM
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$30 to $65 per Night
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Nina Patton, a biker from Bennett, Colorado Kariokes
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Calvary Corner
Question:
(See 2Cor 10:5.) There is nothing wrong with the style of music as much as its message. If a song moves us to become involved in anything that doesn’t glorify God, then
Several months ago while driving, I was we should avoid it. In our church library, we have George Harrison on video laughing
listening to one of my favorite southern rock at the number of Christians he purposely lured into singing the lyrics of his song, “My
CD’s. I caught myself singing about flirting Sweet Lord;” which had far more to do with Hinduism than anything Christian.
It’s not wrong to listen to all secular music, but you know when something is bad for
with disaster, being out of money and hope,
and my whole life looking like self destruc- you. You felt the Holy Spirit warning you not to listen to that CD anymore. Remember
tion. I trust in Jesus, and I began to feel a sense the only reason God places borders in our life is to protect our freedom. If we allow
of guilt about singing these lyrics that don’t apply to me at all. Do you think I should garbage into our minds, then garbage is all we can expect to come out.
Believers are under grace not law, but make no mistake; music is a powerful force.
toss this kind of music?
Paul wrote that we are to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good
report, virtuous and praiseworthy. (See Phil 4:8.) So remember, the key to experiencAnswer:
ing joy in your heart is to have the right thoughts in your mind.
Can you remember a time when you told somebody something, and suddenly discovered you just answered your own question? If not, I think you just did. Although
Colossians 2:8 Pastor Huck: www.calvarycorner.com
there is no condemnation or adverse sentence against those who are in Christ Jesus,
God does expect Christians to live according to the internal leading of His Spirit. (See
If you have a Bible question, please send it via e-mail to: questions@calvarycorner.
Gal 5:16.)
com
God’s Holy Spirit within allows a Christian to feel uncomfortably convicted about
Remember , if you think that someone you know would benefit from this teaching,
anything which leads us into sin, temptation or destruction. He allows these feelings in
please forward the Calvary Corner to them or encourage them to subscribe.
order to draw us close to Him in our relationship. Those who ignore God’s warnings
SUPPORT: Your financial contributions help us share God’s good news.
by continually entertaining sinful pleasures or thoughts, often feel as though God is far
Checks can be made payable to Calvary Chapel BCC, P.O. Box 1816, Black Canyon
away. (See Jms 4:7-8.)
City, AZ 85324, or you can donate online with PAYPAL or credit card at our website
What occupies our mind will eventually determine our speech and actions. Thus,
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Christians are to take every loose thought into captivity, making it obedient to Christ.
SMAIL SALE
HUGE “Garage” Sale
Saturday, October 6th, 9 to 6
Sewell Skating Rink in Cloudcroft
ALL Proceeds go to Tracey’s Cancer Treatment!!
(Tracey Smail and Matt Willett own High Altitude in Cloudcroft.)
WE NEED YOUR EXTRA STUFF!
We are taking donations of ANY items in good condition:
Furniture, lawn equipment, household items, toys,
antiques, sporting goods, collectibles, electronics, music,
building supplies, cookware & kitchen supplies, clothes....
you name it!
Clean out your closet, garage, store room...
and we’ll sell it to help Tracey, Matt & Vivian!!
ALL DONATIONS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Please bring donated items to the skating rink on
Friday, October 5th, or call Beth at (505) 687-3655
to make other arrangements.
Drop off something extra ~
Leave with something extraordinary!
THANKS! SEE YOU THERE!
Johnnie Ebbs, Freddie De La Cruz, Jim Ackermann, and Sal Martinez help Timberon Water and Sanitation
Department with a small water leak.
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Call (505) 987-2201
or come to the
Timberon Gift Store.
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Below are articles taken out of “The Hitchin’ Post” from Weed, New Mexico. You can find
the full version on the internet at www.mountaintimes.net, under Weed. You can also
drive to Weed and grab a couple of copies. Editor - Patsy Ward.
Weed
If You‛re Lucky Enough to Live in the Mountains, You‛re Lucky Enough!
Weed Calendar
October 2, VFD meeting, 7 p.m.
October 2, Bookmobile, 1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
October 8, Post Office closed (Columbus Day, Federal
holiday)
Upcoming Events
October 6-7: Octoberfest, Zenith Park, Cloudcroft. Arts &
crafts; horseshoe tourney on Saturday.
October 12: Columbus Day (actual)
October 20-21: Apple Festival, High Rolls
October 27: Harvestfest, Burro Avenue, Cloudcroft. Activities include: The Great Pumpkin Race, pumpkin painting, hay rides, bean bag toss, & much more!
October 31: Halloween
November 4: DST ends at 2:30 a.m. Set your clocks back
1 hour before retiring for the night.
it’s done. They bring their trucks, tractors, chain saws,
weed eaters, mowers, firewood, and, most importantly,
they bring their brains, experience, and backs. I’m sure
they are offered pay for their help, which is mostly or
always refused; but they get only a heartfelt “thanks,” and
that’s enough for most of our men.
They help kin folks, friends, sick people, old people,
and people whose names they don’t even know.
I’m tempted but reluctant to list names lest I overlook
one hero I haven’t heard about. You all know who they
are. They’ve probably helped you, too. I know they’ve
helped me! So, here’s a big “Atta Boy” to you men of the
Sacramento Mountains! Good job! Well done!
God bless you all. Sincerely, Pat Scott - “One of the old
people you’ve helped.”
Sacramento/Weed Fire and Rescue is very proud of
three volunteers who are giving 180 hours of their time
in service to the Sacramento, Weed and Pinon Communities. Sheila Fry, Kay Hudman and Robert Hudman are
taking the EMT Basic course through Eastern New Mexico University. Joe Boyle, a James Canyon volunteer and
State approved instructor, is leading this course. Thank
you Joe and our three local volunteers.
The addition of these three EMT Basics to our volunteers will greatly improve the level of service and the assistance available to our talented EMS First Responders,
Teri and Al Alvarez, and our nurse Debbie Adams. Teri
and Al are also approved CPR and First Aid Instructors.
Melinda Fleming and Jason Fleming are EMT Basics providing service to the Pinon area.
Thanks to all of you from a grateful community.
Russ Wright, Director, Sacramento/Weed EMS It’s “Atta
Boy” Time - Pat Scott
Where did we get such men as these we are blessed
with in our little “niche” of a town?
They came to our mountains to retire, rest, find peace
and comfort, and a quiet way of life. Yet, when they hear
of or see someone who needs help, they don’t wait to be
called on or even for an introduction. They just pitch in !
If the job takes longer than expected, they’ll be there ‘til
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Piñon News - Margaret Merritt
Greetings from the travelers. Trips away from home
have included most of Piñon this month. Some varied
trips to towns nearby. Lubbock for medical treatment.
Michigan to bring family belongings to new home. Weeklong Merritt trip to visit medical personnel and celebrate
the 43rd wedding anniversary of Ann & Dub Hannd. All
children and grandchildren could be there (since school
was out) except one son-in-law whose job demanded his
presence. Great- Grandma had a fabulous time, especially with the little people. Various birth dates gave a
week-long part-in progress atmosphere.
During mid-August to mid-September, we had 7-1/2
inches of slow, easy rains with hardly any heavy runoffs.
Grasses and trees are showing growth. Most fruit bearers
were frozen in April freezes, so trees are have a vacation
growth year.
Wonder how the piñon nut crop will be? A rare year
produces piñon nuts from proper moisture. Even rarer
now, since so many piñon trees died of drought recently.
Piñon trees are a long lived, slow
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Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others -- a celebration of neighbors
helping neighbors. It’s an annual event that takes place
on the fourth Saturday of every October.
If you volunteer regularly, great! If you don’t volunteer
now, here’s an occasion to get started.
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THE WEED CAFE
HAS NEW SUMMER HOURS!!
Along with the regular menu, Ribeye
Steaks, Teryaki Chicken, & Catfish are
served from 5 to 7 on Friday and Saturday
nights with live music every 2nd and 4th
Saturday of the month.
Always daily specials to tantalize your
taste buds!
Reservations Appreciated.
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Make A Difference Day, October 27
Volunteers
growing tree at best. Worst makes us wonder if “piñon”
will be a “what is that” item soon.
Piñon Extension Club members met at the Club House.
Seven members planned another local arts/crafts/yard
sale next year since our 2007 one was so much fun!
Items sold/swapped. Around 100 folks came or stopped
by. Arts/crafts day with sale items by local folks will again
be December 1, 2007 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Club
House, with snacks provided.
Mitch & Kelly Hibbard hosted the Roswell Home
Schooler Association. A hamburger/hotdog BBQ with all
the fixings, some brought by guests, some provided. Seventy-nine people appeared to enjoy.
I’m surely missing some of what happened since I went
home 2 hours early after an 8-hour day. The following I
recall: Seventy-nine registered. Goat milking by kids of
human variety. Milk fed to the doggie calf by bottle - same
children. Horse handling by a lady whose horse was awesome. Horse shoeing and history by Mike Joy behind a
rope line. Gold fish in the water troughs - gleeful children. Goat handling - Boer goats so gentle. Trampolining
- all day process for some. Ranch Heritage history by
Charles Walker - you missed a wonderful story and song
by Charles.
John Nutts of PVT gave us a history of telephone/electric service from Montana boyhood to now. John Conner
gave a fine lecture on weeds, bushes, flowers, and grasses of New Mexico. He identified some newcomer weeds
most of us had never seen whose production required a
year like 2006. Old-timer years. John said Charles is a
hard man to follow! The piñata part of the party followed
by departure, but I understand the prize was won by a 5
year-old with determination.
The whole day was memorable for country kids and
city folks as well. Thanks, folks!
Press time is really near. Adios,
Margaret.
Thomas and Glenda Dusek celebrated their 50th anniversary Sept. 1, 2007 at The Lodge in Cloudcroft. To
help them celebrate were all of their immediate family:
their older son, Lansing and his wife Sherry from Greenville, SC; their younger son, Thom and his wife Cynthia
from Tucson, AZ. All of their six grandchildren were also
present, plus Raven’s husband and little girl, their great
grandchild.
Thomas and Glenda met in church in Dallas, Texas in
1957, and were married Sept. 1 of that year. They both
graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood,
TX, and got their Master’s degrees from Sam Houston
State University in Huntsville, TX. They both taught
school for over 35 years, and Thomas pastored Baptist
churches for over 45 years in Texas, Arizona, and New
Mexico. They are currently retired and living in Cloudcroft. God has blessed them with these 50 years of happiness together.
Home-Made Desserts - Mexican Food
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CAFE HOURS ---- MONDAY 7AM to 3PM TUESDAY 7AM to 3PM WEDNESDAY 7AM to 3PM
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United Sidecar Association makes a Stop in Timberon
HOMES AND LAND
NEW LISTING
$64,000.00
Timberon Unit 9, Block 156, Lot 26
THIS HOME IS A MUST SEE!!!
Home is a 2005 double wide mobile home located on
.502 acre +/- Approximately 1040 sq.ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. A nice woodburning stove and
central heat. Kitchen, living room and dining room is
an open floor plan. Covered 7’ x 15’ front porch. Nice
storage building. Stove, Refrigerator, Washer and Dryer
will stay with home.
Shown L to R are: Chris (El Paso), Ernie (El Paso) and Andy (Las Cruces). The fourth rider is Craig from Las
Cruces.
These four all ride Ural Motorcycles which are made in Russia.
At the end of WW II, Russia dismantled the BMW motorcycle factory, took it home, reassembled it and started producing the Ural. It looks old because it is a direct copy of the 1937 BMW and has been continuously produced up
to the present day. The last few years have seen remarkable progress in quality control and engineering updates.
Photo and article courtesy of Tom Hansen, United Sidecar Association, NM State Rep, SW Region Director
GRANT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TREE THINNING
Funding for tree thinning on private land is still available and ALL Timberon property owners are encouraged to take advantage of these monies. Applications to receive the funds can be found on the front porch of the Timberon Development
Council office at 1824 Sacramento or log onto www.timberon.info to access a copy of the application through the Council
tab. Return the application to: Timberon Development Council, P.O. Box 417, Timberon, NM 88350.
NEW LISTING
$132,900.00
Golf Course Unit 7, Block 19, Lot 14
Beautiful maintained home located on a Cul-De-Sac!!!
1983 Celtic mobile home on .543 acre+/- lot in the Ponderosa Pines with 1800 (+/-) sq.ft. 3 bed/2 full baths.
Central heat and one propane wall heater. New laminate
wood flooring. Ceiling fans. Kitchen with a breakfast
bar. Living and dining room is an open floor plan. Master suite has a walk in closet, garden tub and separate
shower. Attached garage is 26’ x 28’ (728 sq. ft.) Stove,
Dishwasher, Trash compactor. Home also has 3 decks
-- 92’x7’ wrap-around covered deck, 50’x20’ cyclone
fencing. Adjoining 3 lots that are 1/2 acre+/- each are
available to purchase.
The Timberon Development Council has been informed the funding will ONLY be available through December 2008. So,
if you are considering applying, do not hesitate.
In order to do the thinning, the property owner may use one of the contractors currently working in Timberon or perform the work themselves. There are certain requirements, which must be met – agree to perform the prescription as
developed by the NM Forestry Division and work must be completed in 90 days from
the date the forestry technician approves the work. This requirement is to ensure
that all grant funds are used.
TIMBERON CHAPEL
If you would like to receive additional information please call 505-987-2464
or 505-987-2433.
Sunday Morning Bible Study at
9:45am
Sunday Morning
Worship at 11:00am
Prayer and Bible Study at 6:00pm
Wednesday
SANDERS
&
DANLEY
2521 Nor th Florida - (505) 437-3820
NEW LISTING
$139,900.00
Timberon Unit 3, Block 50, Lot 15
Beautiful home with view!! 1981 Celtic Kaufmann mobile
home on one acre +/- lot in the Ponderosa Pines with 1680
(+/-) sq.ft with a beautiful view. 3 bed/2 baths. A pellet
stove, central heat and one propane wall heater. Kitchen/living/ family/dining room is an open floor plan. Master suite
has a walk in closet, garden tub and separate shower. 28’x30’
garage/shop, wired 110 & 220 volts. 8’x10’ storage building.
Front and back covered decks. Fenced garden area. Home is
partially furnished.
ROBERTS
REALTY
PO Box 1, Timberon NM 88350
505-987-2440 WWW.TIMBERONNM.COM
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Since 1959
ASPEN CO. CONSTRUCTION
George Corder
Phone 505-987-2372
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THE MOUNTAIN TRADING POST
REAL ESTATE SECTION
FOR SALE
Smoker BBQ $150.00 O.B.O.
Quillows 2/$40.00
Lap top Computer, Personal DVD player,
1986 VW Golf Car, Walker $45.00
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Four Road Tires
Size 225 R70 16
50% Wear
$25.00 each O.B.O.
1 Year Old
Lane Recliner
Burgundy $400.00
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When was the last time you had your
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If you don’t know,
now is the time.
Call for a free inspection
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JUST REDUCED
2000 Champion Double Wide on 2 acres
5 bedrooms 3 baths
$119,000 in Timberon
Call Debbie:
(505) 987-2337 (505) 551-1304
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FOR RENT
Furnished Two bedroom, Two bath House. Has
attached computer room.
Beautiful View
987-2312
CENTURY 21 CASA, INC
Residential Site Built Home: 3 bed/1bath
519 Lynx Loop, Cloudcroft. Close to Lodge. Owner Finance. Cool Mountain air awaits you in this cozy cabin. Completely furnished. Fireplace.
New paint outside. $80,000
Commercial Building:
1624 Sacramento Dr, Timberon. Great Location, corner lot with great
exposure. Building in very good shape. $95,000.
Residential Site Built Home: 3 bed/1bath
123 Waialae Drive, Timberon. 2 lots on Cul-de-sac. Beautiful Cabin in
the tall pines. In a quiet area. Cabin is very well maintained. Open Living/kitchen area with wood stove and beautiful views. Bathroom has a
separate shower stall and oversized tub. Storage shed/carport. Storage
shed is 480 square feet. $111,000.
Residential Site Built Home: 4bed/2baths
10 Cross Roads, Bug Scuffle. Beautiful mountain home with unobstructed views, rights to Bug Scuffle Sportsman Ranch. Vaulted ceilings,
Franklin fireplace, patio approximately 1000 sq ft of covered deck surrounds the home. Home sits on 1.5 acres, has mudroom, knotty pine
and ceramic tile floors, master bedroom has sitting area. All rooms
have magnificent views. 12 x 12 storage building. All appliances stay
with home. $155,000.
Residential Site Built Home: 3 bed/2baths
607 Sugar Pine Dr, Cloudcroft. Impeccable cabin in Timberline South.
Wood and propane heat. Gorgeous wood floor, decks to enjoy the outdoors and views. This cabin has been very well cared for and is move-in
ready. $185,000.
Residential Site Built Home: 2bed/1bath
29 Cross Roads, Bug Scuffle. Beautiful horse property in Bug Scuffle
Sportsman Ranch. Home has eat-in kitchen, vaulted ceiling, wood stove
and propane heat, 2 water storage tanks, 2 year old stove and refrigerator, large pantry/laundry, 2 water heaters, hardwood floors, 14x28 covered deck, fenced yard, barn with 4 stalls, hay storage and tack room,
24x48 shop, and a 24x28 garage. Membership to Bug Scuffle Sportsman Ranch. Peaceful and quiet with gorgeous views. $185,000.
Residential Site Built Home: 3bed/3+bath
4 Parker Ct, Mayhill. This is quality of life at best. This log cabin has
breathtaking views and wildlife. This log cabin has a living room, upgraded kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Downstairs has a laundry
room with an unfinished one car garage and room for a work shop. This
is a very pleasant country retreat. $221,000.
Residential Home: 3bed/2bath
30 Cactus Way, Timberon. Beautiful custom home on 5 acres with barn,
corrals, detached garage. Very secluded. Home has a huge master suite
with separate oversized shower, 2 fireplaces, den, office, living room,
eat in kitchen. Generator in case of power outage. $260,000.
Christine Grubb, Associate Broker
OFFICE (505)682-2100 CELL (505) 491-1044
EMAIL: CHRISTINEGRUBBREALTOR@YAHOO.COM
Community Calendar for October
4TH- 6:30pm Timberon Fire Department Monthly Meeting
7th- Trinity Site Tour
8th- Home Extension Club Dinner 5-7 - Timberon Chapel Annex
13th- TDC - TDC Office* -10am.
13TH- TWSD Monthly work session-1:00pm.
13th-14th Holloman Air Force Base Air Show
20th- Timberon Water District Meeting - Lodge - 10am.
* TDC Office is located at the end of the airstrip next to the Red Barn.
Timberon Chapel - Little Chapel - A Prayer Meeting on Wednesday at 6pm, and on Sunday - Sunday School at 9:45am
to 10:45am and Sunday Service from 11am to noon.
Timberon Library - Timberon Lodge - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11am to 2pm.
Timberon Senior Van - Goes to Alamogordo every Tuesday at 8:30am from the Timberon Lodge parking lot.
For corrections or additions to the calendar contact Kathy Worrell at 987-2523.
MOUNTAIN HOMES FOR SALE:
NEW LISTING: CASTLE HOME
On nice corner lot just waiting for a new king and/or queen! 2bdr/13/4 bth,
great views, updated, move in ready! $99900.00
NEW LISTING: HAY CANYON CABIN
On a beautifully manicurred ½ acre lot, 1100 sq ft, 1 bdr, 1 bth home with a
1bdr 1 bth guest house. Well maintained, easy access, $119000.00
NEW LIST: 2BDR/2BTH WITH DEN On 2.5 acres. Star gazers delight!
Saltillos tile throughout, back-up water system, wonderful views from sunroom. $239000.00
NEW LISTING: UNDER CONTRACT 3 BDR/2BTH ON .8 ACRES
Beautifully landscaped, very well maintained Manufactured home. Easy year
round access, Great views, must see! $115,000.00
4 BDR/3BTH LOG HOME ON 3+ ACRES
Over 2700 sq. ft. with separate office and garage, horse property, great views,
fenced garden area too many amenities to list REDUCED TO $299000,00
3 BDR/3BTH CUSTOM MFG HOME ON 3+ acres. Huge patio, horse
property, wonderful mountain views, adjacent 3 acres also available. Comes
partially furnished. $189,000.00
3 BDR/2BTH MFG HOME ON 5 ACRES.
Handicapped accessible, beautifully maintained, Great garage/workshop. Park
like setting. Must See! $159,900.00
3BDR/2BTH MFG HOME ON 1 ACRE.
Nice corner lot, workshop w/power, fenced back yard, wood floors, newly painted inside and out, country kitchen with island, $125,000.00
LOTS OF GREAT LOTS FOR SALE STARTING
AS LOW AS $2500.00 FOLLOWING ARE
EXAMPLES OF WHAT WE HAVE AVAILABLE!
NEW LISTING: 1.5 Acres on Sacramento DR. Flat building site, on stand by
water, $9,900.00
NEW LISTING: 3 Acres on Norwood. Great views.On stand-by water. lovely
building sites, $25,000.00
NEW LISTING: 1+ acre on Electrum Cr. Nice flat building site, stand-by
water, $11,500.00
NEW LISTING: .5 acre on Damascus, nice building site, easy year round access, stand-by water $5,000.00
NEW LISTING: Two adjacent lots on Winter Ln Good views, stand-by .5 acre
each $7,900.00 each
NEW LISTING: 2 acre lot on Harvest, great views, for a great price $9,900.00
NEW LISTING: 1+ ACRE on Electurm Cr good access, flat building site, on
stand by water, only $9900.00
5+ Acres on Canyon. Fantastic views. Water on property, other utilities at
property line, good building sites. Great price $29,000.00
TWO Adjacent Lots on Chloride. Great views. Good access, stand-by water. $13000.00 & $14000.00
Golf Course Lot on Eldorado, not on stand-by water. Nice building site,
good access $7,900.00
Two adjacent lots on cul-de-sac. Nice views, not on stand by water but
current owner will provide stand by. Nice flat building sites: $17500.00
Two adjacent lots on Palamino. Flat building sites, good views, stand by
water, $10000.00 each.
Electrum Cr. 1 acre: Southern exposure, Wonderful Mountain views, utilities
nearby $12000.00
Sacramento River Estates, .5 acres on the corner of a Cul-de-sac. All
utilities nearby; $14900.00
Pleasant Valley: .5 acres on stand by water, close to Golf course, great views:
$5900.00
Gemini Rd, in the RV section, .251 acres, on stand-by water, priced to
sell! $4999.00
SHALLOW CREEK RD: .573 ACRES, not on stand by water great lot at a great
price! $4900.00
Barracuda Dr. .564 Acre lot Stand by water, power nearby, buildable slopes,
only $2500.00
ABOVE ARE OUR TIMBERON LISTINGS, CHECK OUR WEB SITE
FOR OUR CLOUDCROFT AREA LISTINGS
www.3jones.com
DIAMOND J REAL ESTATE, PO BOX 1374, CLOUDCROFT, NM
88317
PHONE: 505-682-1317 FAX: 505-682-1318
TOLL FREE: 1-866-344-6190
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SEPTEMBER 27TH THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14TH.
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