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October 16 - 31 • 2008
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Congratulations Aztec High School Tiger Band!!
by Sherry Curry
The Aztec High School Tiger Band
traveled to Albuquerque on Saturday,
October 4th to compete in the 29th annual Pageant of Bands. The event showcases New Mexico High School Marching
Bands and is held at Wilson Stadium at
Manzano High School each year. We are
proud to announce that Aztec won 1st
place in their Class 2-A division this
year, and also won the trophy for best
percussion in the Class 2-A division. This
year’s marching show was choreo-
graphed to the music of “Batman,” complete with drum majors “Bat-Girl” and
“The Joker” and put together under the
direction of new Aztec High Band
Director Richard Ramey.
If you see a member of the Aztec High
School Band and or Mr. Ramey, please
congratulate them on the hard work and
dedication it took to arrive at the top of
their game!
Aztec Clothes Share
Lydia Rippey School Cafeteria
Saturday, October 25th, 8 am - 1 pm
Clothes swap
Find shoes, coats, pants, shirts, etc.
infants through adult sizes.
Drop off clothes in GOOD condition to
the cafeteria during TGIF hours
(Wednesday 1-6; Thurs, Fri. 3 - 6)
FMI: call 330-4820.
Governor Richardson speaks in Aztec
by Katee McClure
Governor Bill Richardson spoke to a crowd of Barack
Obama supporters at Minium Park in Aztec on Saturday,
October 4th. Governor Richardson came to Aztec after
participating in the Shiprock Parade. Although it was
steadily raining by the time he arrived, the rally fans
stuck it out to hear their governor speak. Governor
Richardson was an inspiration to all who attended and
he had the good grace to stay after his speech and speak
to the locals individually.
Governor Richardson and Katee
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In this issue
• Letters: 2,3 • Aztec City: 9 • Election 2008:11 • Book Nook, 14
• Crossword: 15 • Real Estate: 18 • Oil & Gas Basics: 19
• Obits: 20 • Classifieds: 22 • Advertisers: 23
The new Aztec Animal Shelter. Photos by Cherry Church.
Remodeled Animal Shelter is doggone nice!
By Cherry Church
I recently took a tour of the newly
remodeled Aztec Animal Shelter with
Shelter Director Tina Roper. I hadn’t
been to see the work while it was in
progress so I was pleasantly surprised to
see the new large facility which replaced
the tiny building previously used. The
new building, funded by legislative funds
out of Santa Fe, is large and airy. Gone is
the tiny cat room where kitties were
housed in small cages. Now they live in
large condos each one with a shelf so that
the cat can change levels in their new
home, which we all know cats love to do.
There is a room just for puppies, a treatment room and prep room and a surgery.
For the humans there are nice big offices
and a break room. There is also a room
furnished like a small sitting room where
prospective owners can meet with their
potential pet. This warmly decorated
room is also used for euthanasia, a place
where owners and pets can spend their
last moments together in comfort and privacy. The original small building now
houses the two large cat rooms, and a
room for nursing mothers and their puppies. Strays are brought to the Aztec
facility from Bloomfield and some from
Farmington. The Farmington strays are
divided between the Aztec and
Farmington Animal Shelters. Each animal brought into the shelter is given its
shots unless it is wearing a tag where the
owners can be tracked down. All animals
are spayed before they are adopted and
now that surgery can be done right there
in the new facility. Local veterinarian, Dr.
Bauer, comes to the shelter to perform
these surgeries. Tina says any vet who
would be interested in volunteering their
time at the shelter would be very much
appreciated. Future vet techs from the vet
tech program at San Juan College come
and spend time at the Aztec shelter and
that’s a great help, Tina says
As well as the usual dogs and cats
picked up or surrendered in our area, the
shelter is now a temporary home to 20
Hurricane Ike dogs. These poor animals,
puppies and adults, were brought here
from Houston, Texas after being picked
up and not claimed after the hurricane.
They were all very traumatized and have
been given time to calm down before
being eligible for adoption.
Tina says the remodel is almost complete. She says she has a great staff. “We
all just want to find forever homes for
our animals,” she says. Even though they
have a new larger facility, the animal
shelter still has a wish list. Blankets and
towels are always needed along with
Volunteer Rose Morrow with shelter
director Tina Roper
One of the Hurricane Ike dogs
now up for adoption
adult dog, puppy, cat and kitten food,
either dry or canned. Volunteers are
always needed of course. Some shelters
in other areas have a larger roster of volunteers who take time to help in the shelter and walk the dogs. The Aztec Animal
Shelter has Rose. Rose Morrow goes to
the shelter before going to high school
each morning to help clean out the dog
runs and give some of the dogs a walk.
Of course she fell in love with one of the
‘inmates’ and adopted a puppy of her
own. You certainly don’t have to adopt a
dog to help at the shelter, it would be a
good volunteer position for any animal
lover, especially one who lived in an
apartment where pets weren’t allowed.
If you do want to check out the pets at
the shelter, you can do so without leaving
your home. Just go to petfinder.com to
see dogs and cats or dogsindanger.com to
see the dogs at our local shelter. You just
put in our zip code and pictures and
descriptions of pets in the shelter will be
displayed.
If you’re interested in seeing the new
facility, stop by. If they’re not too busy
I’m sure they’d give you a tour. Who
knows, you may find a forever friend of
your own.
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
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AZTEC ANIMAL SHELTER
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AZTEC, NM 87410
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NEW HOURS
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Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
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Lost a pet?
Looking to Adopt?
Come see us!
Volunteers Appreciated!
October celebrations
Happy October birthday to Lori Serna,
Shannon Nicely, Robby McWilliams,
Kim Kiminky, Cassie Huber, Matthew
Simmons, Monica Sanchez, Katherine
Blackwell, Amanda Laguna, Laurel
Paschall, and Cecilia Hathcock.
Belated Anniversary wishes to Curtis
and Lori House!
Happy Birthday
Jeffy
Randleman
We love you!
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
614 will be holding our annual
VETERANS DAY PARADE
on November 8th, 11 am in
Aztec. Registration forms are
available at VFW Post 614,
201 S. Park Ave., Aztec.
Contacts: VFW Post 614,
505-334-8842 or
Eloy Howard, 505-486-0270
Aztec Trails & Open Space (ATOS) is
still hosting a Bicycle Cruise Night every
Friday night beginning at 6:00 pm at
Minium Park (behind Safeway) in
Aztec. Everyone is invited as we cruise
different neighborhoods throughout
Aztec. This is a family oriented event.
There are no fees, just a fun night out!
For more information you can email
[email protected] or call Kelly at
334-2828.
The Editor
I just want to say how much I enjoy the
columns that Mr. Bruce Salisbury and
Mr. Louie Sandoval have in the paper
each time. I don't know if anyone has
told these two men that we enjoy their
writing or not, but let me say that I look
forward to reading what they have to say
each time the paper comes out, and hope
that they will keep up the good work.
To the rest of the people in the paper,
and I know that they are not always the
same ones, that is what makes up the
paper that we look forward to twice a
month. And from one reader - I appreciate your efforts and hard work.
Thank you, Blanche House
Rumor? Truth? Little of both?
Don’t know if those political emails or rumors are true? Take the time
to check them out. Start with... www.snopes.com, www.factcheck.org
Fall Festival
Aztec Church of the Nazarene will host
its third annual Fall Festival on Saturday,
October 25th. This fall event will be
held from 1 - 3 p.m. at the church. This
year's theme is God's Wonderful Children
and will include crafts, foods, and carnival activities from throughout the world.
Admission is one non-perishable food
item per child which is placed in the
church's food bank. No costumes please.
The church is located at 1061 HWY 516
in Aztec. For additional information, you
may call the church at 334-6360.
Rides to the polls
If anyone needs a ride to go vote during early voting from October 18th until
November 1st, or on Election Day
November 4th, can call the
Aztec/Bloomfield Obama Campaign for
Change Office at (505) 334-4191. We
will provide you with transportation to
and from your polling place. At this time,
we are able to provide limited transportation for those with foldable wheelchairs.
Please call if you have any questions.
Alberto Audifaz Gonzalez, Jr.
Field Organizer, New Mexico for Change
nm.barackobama.com • (505) 658-5980
For the sleep deprived residents of Aztec
The Aztec Speedway was built in 1949. That was 59 years ago!!! Honestly, I really
doubt that you have just become aware of the speedway being there. If you have lived
in or around Aztec for more that 59 years, then you should be used to the noise by
now. If you have moved here after 1949...you knew the speedway was there when you
moved in. That would be like building or buying a house next to a frequently used
train track or a major airport, and then turning around to complain about the loud
noise. Come on people. If you listen to some cars and pick ups on the roads and highways... a lot of them are just as loud and obnoxious, if not more so, than the race cars.
Hundreds of fans and drivers come from different states to race or attend the races,
which in turn bring in money for the local businesses. Locals also enjoy the race track.
Just because a few people put their houses in the wrong place doesn’t mean that everybody should have to suffer and give up their fun and hobbies. I, like many, enjoy
attending the races or even just opening a window or sitting outside to listen to the
roaring of the cars. They only race once (sometimes two days, on special occasions) a
week during the SUMMER, I think you’ll survive hearing them for those few days. If
nothing else, stores do sell earplugs and then you’ll be able to sleep and the speedway
will be able to continue racing their cars as they have been since 1949. Don’t ruin the
fun and excitement for everyone just because you chose to move to the area even after
knowing about the speedway That was after all, your decision to buy, build, or rent
within ear range of the “loud roar of the races.”
Amanda Carpenter, Aztec
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Did you know that San Juan County has a very active
Singles Group for folks 46-66 years young, who want to create friendships and do activities together?
Our name is Friends First. We play and have fun together,
doing activities like hiking, bowling, golfing, game night,
playing pool, dancing, movies, dinner night out, ATVing,
horsebackriding, etc. We have holiday parties, and have gone
rafting on the Animas, gone to the Bar D and whatever else
we can think of. It’s a lot like group dating, if you can
remember back that far!
At Friends First we also have a monthly social where the
majority of us attend. It is a dinner at a local restaurant where
we play mixer games to get to know one another. We have
had social outings with other singles groups so our horizons
just keep widening.
The point is we are not dead when our children are grown
and leave the “nest” or even if we’ve never had children and
reach maturity. If we don’t have a significant other to share
the best part of our lives, we need something else to be active
or have other like-minded individuals to share life with. And
perhaps... we are just too young for the 55+ type groups,
where they provide meals and play cards or shuffle board
every afternoon.
When you join, don’t expect to do everything, just choose
what interests you from our monthly newsletter and “jump
in.” Our group is two years old, and we currently have 80
paid members. Dues are $15 for your first year and $10 for
renewals.
Join other like-minded people who “like to play” and be
social by contacting Bobbie for more info @ 505-947-0044.
You’re never to “young” to have fun!
• T h e TA LO N R e g u l a r s •
Susan Barnes, Natural Health
327-1914
Bert Bennett, Fire Department
334-9271
Laverne Clark, Curator’s Corner
334-9829
Jim Dahlberg, Cedar Hill
947-1355
Ramona Durham, Let’s Talk Herbs 334-0344
Mike Heal, Chief’s Corner
334-7620
Book Nook, Library Staff
334-7658
Sandy Martin, Aztec Bitz
334-7144
Marti Kirchmer, SJCE
334-3831x200
Linda Paul, Aztec Schools
334-9474
John Rees, Bird Talk
632-8335
Christine Ragsdale
215-8733
Bruce Salisbury
334-2398
Pam Davis, Senior Center
334-2881
Greg Schiller, Computer Talk
402-7594
These folks share their time on a regular basis
to write in their field of interest. If you have subjects and tidbits they might be interested in, give
them a call. If you would like to try your hand at
writing, give us a call at 334-1039. Many others
have submitted stories, poems and information on
an occasional or one-time basis. Thanks to everyone, it sure makes for good reading.
Don’t Be Left Out
Next Deadline: October 23
You are encouraged to send your
articles, photos, etc. in early
(but send in even if past deadline)!!
The Aztec Local News, 334-1039
PO Box 275, Aztec 87410
Drop box at Zip and Ship
Send via email: [email protected]
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Jenna Miller update
Jenna Miller, daughter to Michael and Katie Miller, is
currently in New York City continuing her fight against
Neuroblastoma. After being referred to Memorial
Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Dr. LaQuaglia from
UNM Hospital's Dr. Lemon, the family traveled to
Manhattan to consult with the surgeon for the removal
of Jenna's tumor in her abdomen. On September 18th,
Dr. LaQuaglia not only consulted with the family, but
then scheduled her surgery for the following week and
the family has remained in New York. Tuesday,
September 23rd, Dr. LaQuaglia performed a nine hour
surgery that removed over 90% of Jenna's tumor.
During surgery, she suffered several complications
which include the loss of the spleen and partial loss of
one kidney. She is also still in recovery as her abdomen
is still retaining fluid and her intestines are inflamed.
She currently is progressing daily and any complications
due to the surgery are easily manageable. Her new plan
of treatment will include one or two more rounds of
chemotherapy to help clean her bone marrow and prepare her body for a second surgery to remove the
remainder of the tumor.
The family would like to thank the numerous people
that turned out for the benefit at St. Joseph Parish on
September 27th, 2008. They'd also like to thank all the
Dear Editor,
Another big weekend passed in the Four Corners and
apparently there was no "real" news. No big parades, no
huge crowds at a fair. No celebrations of our diversity.
No political candidates or elected officials coming to
San Juan County to face excited crowds of supporters.
A hard read of the Daily Times reveals that apparently
our citizens do not even know an election is going on.
But we are well versed in the oil and gas industry's
predicament.
The Shiprock Fair continued this weekend. There
were tens of thousands of excited Navahos in attendance. Thousands camped out overnight to get a good
spot along the Shiprock Fair parade route. The parade
has to be one of the biggest in the west. Stretching for
miles, a truly unique view of the loves, interests and
concerns of the Dineh. But to read the Daily Times on
Sunday the incredible effort of the Navaho people was
boiled down to a photo box at the very bottom right of
the front page. It declared "COME RAIN OR SHINE
AT THE SHIPROCK FAIR." The picture shows a
woman walking through a muddy market. Amazing! The
Farmington newspaper boils this huge celebration of
Native-American success and vision down to "Fair-goers
are battling mud instead of dust." As though the Dineh
are not worthy of any real coverage. Except when the
Daily Times is uncovering the problems and excesses of
the Navajo government. Nothing about the great accomplishments. Just investigative pieces about "their" problems.
Since Friday night numerous Democratic Party heavyweights have been in the area. Lt-Governor Diane
Denish, Congressman Tom Udall and even our esteemed
Jenna Miller
businesses that gave donations and volunteers that took
their own time to participate. As the family is currently
residing in New York, expenses are very high and any
contribution to the fund is appreciated.
Note: Financial contributions may be deposited at
Wells Fargo Bank to the Jenna Ann Miller Medical
Fund, account #1915031197.
You may keep updated on Jenna's progress on the web
at www.caringbridge.org/visit/jennamiller.
Governor Bill Richardson were here. But to read the
Times you would not even know that San Juan County's
citizens are aware there is an election going on. Except
for all of the Republicans being touted on the front page
of the paper on occasion. The Democratic candidates on
the rare occasions they receive coverage are in the back
of the paper below the fold. A rally for Barack Obama
was held in Aztec on Saturday (October 4th). Close to a
hundred of us stood in the cold and rain. Governor Bill
Richardson was the featured speaker. He gave a rousing
speech in support of Barack Obama, Tom Udall, Ben
Ray Lujan and the other candidates. He then spent an
hour just talking to those of us in attendance. The
Democratic Party is going to take back San Juan County.
We are within 3000 registered voters of the Republicans,
and there are over 10,000 independents. Polls show a
large majority of those are going to vote for Barack
Obama, and Tom Udall.
I just hope that between now and the election the
Farmington Daily Times can find another topic to push
besides the oil and gas industry's interests and talking
points. I have lost track of how many times the paper
has pushed this topic as the most important thing going
on. Maybe you could publish some real insight into how
real people feel about the issues instead of canned
Associated Press articles and industry spokesman's
views. How many more half page stories are you going
to run about the poor poor oilmen having to follow the
rules? They will adjust and start drilling more wells
soon. Drill all the wells you want but if there is not
enough pipeline capacity to move the gas out of San
Juan County what good does it do?
Thanks,
Joe Sayre, Aztec
To the Editor
In reference to McNall's letter to the speedway:
I understand you and several people were upset about the noise from the speedway
the weekend of Sept. 20 and 21st. That weekend was the 29th annual Floyd Reynolds
Memorial Race. Twenty-nine years this race has been going on. Also, this track has
been going since 1949, every summer they have been racing. This last season that just
ended, they didn't even race every weekend. For the most part it has been every other
weekend for one night. The exception is for the special shows like the Floyd Reynolds
Memorial Race and a few others that were put on. I would also like to point out the
money that is brought to Aztec by the racers that come from out of town. We have regulars that come from Alamosa, Albuquerque, some came for the special events from
South Dakota and Canada, just to name a few of the out-of-towners. Money spent in
Aztec for food and lodging. Isn't that what we want? People to come and stay, not just
pass us on their way through.
The reason this last race went to early into Sunday morning was because of a little
rain that delayed the racing. Being a big money show, people didn't want to cancel the
race, they wanted to finish the race.
My husband races and when my kids get old enough, they will probably race too.
They no longer serve alcohol so it is even more family friendly, and they have a great
playground for the kids. I would rather have my kids at the track than roaming the
streets.
Sure the races are noisy, but come watch! Maybe you will become another racefan
who doesn't mind the noise.
Sincerely, Racing fans of Aztec Speedway
A precious gift sent from Heaven
Magie Cirila French
Born to Dustin and Rebekah French
September 4, 2008
7 lbs. 15 oz.
20.5 inches
THE RIGHT MAN
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THE JOB
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THE RIGHT TIME
ELECT
ROBERT E. OXFORD
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St. Jude Benefit Trail Ride
The local 4-H Hoofbeat Gang is doing their yearly community service project, the
St. Jude Trail Ride, on November 8, 2008.
Leave from the Sheriff Posse Arena in Farmington at 1:00 pm.
The trail will be 10 miles long (anyone can ride it, from 5-95).
Contact Cindy at 334-8468 for a pledge form and more information.
TALON is read in Lake Tahoe
Left to Right: Pete Emery, Eric Edgerton, Brandyn Gray, and Jeff Culler compete
with 400 other Triathletes nationwide in the 2008 Xterra Nationals in Lake Tahoe,
Nevada. Brandyn Gray and Eric Edgerton move on to compete in the 2008 Worlds
Xterra in Maui Hawaii on October 26th, 2008.
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
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Relay For Life seeks committee members and teams
By Debbie Klein, Event Chair
CELEBRATE. REMEMBER. FIGHT BACK. That’s
what a Relay For Life event does for those touched by
Cancer. Relay For Life began twenty five years ago in
Tacoma, Washington when Dr. Gordy Platt, a colorectal
surgeon, ran and walked around a track for twenty-four
hours raising $27,000 dollars for the American Cancer
Society. Since that beginning, Relay For Life has grown
into the largest non-profit fundraiser in the world with
Relay events in 19 countries.
Aztec held its first Relay for Life this past June and
we are gearing up to put on a bigger and better one this
June. As event chair, I was sent to Reno, Nevada for the
ACS Great West Division Leadership Summit along
with Jacob Morgan, this year’s team development chair.
The training sessions provided us with a great deal of
information and the general sessions were filled with
inspiring speakers, including Dr. Gordy Platt himself. At
the awards ceremony it was unbelievable how much
money was raised by relays all over the world by communities just like Aztec. And to hear how the money has
been used to fight cancer through research and support
cancer patients was truly overwhelming. As Jacob and I
Aztec Trails & Open Space events
This Saturday, October 18 at 8 am, ATOS will be hosting a Fall Color Walk in Riverside Park. Join us to experience the fall colors right here in Aztec and learn about
the trail development projects which are on-going and
new ones to come. Coffee and pastries will be provided,
just bring yourself, your friends and your walking shoes.
The walk is expected to last approximately one hour.
After the Fall Color Walk, join ATOS members as we
clear invasive species (Russian Olive and Salt Cedar)
from the property at the end of Martinez Lane owned by
the City of Aztec. This property is being held for future
trail development and other uses (proposed site for the
second pedestrian bridge connecting the river trail to the
Aztec Ruins National Monument) as the North Main
extension develops. While there are no immediate plans
for this piece of property, it is important that the issue of
invasive species be addressed and efforts taken to minimize their impact.
If you plan on joining us on Martinez Lane, please
bring your own water, dress appropriately and bring
your own tools as appropriate for brush/tree removal.
In addition to continuing the Bicycle Cruise Nights
every Friday evening (but changing the time to 6 PM),
we are planning some “Adventure” bicycle trips to various areas/landmarks around the region. Over the next
few months ATOS will also be focusing on wrapping up
the priority projects for this
year and setting goals/projects
for the upcoming year. Join us
at ATOS’ next monthly meeting, Tuesday, October 28,
2008 @ City Hall at 6 PM.
For more information email
to [email protected] or
call Kelly at 334-2828.
The Industrial Medicine Clinic in Aztec is open and
ready to serve you!
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DOT Physicals · Annual Physicals
Pre-Employment Physicals
Work Comp Injury Exams
Minor Injury Care · Audiograms
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Tetanus, TB, & Hepatitis B. Vaccines
JOIN US
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Aztec.
Farmington Chamber of Commerce 8th annual
Health
& Wellness Fair
Saturday November 8th · 9am-1pm
Farmington Civic Center 200 W. Arrington
Info: 325-0279·[email protected]
Reliance
Medical
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Occupational Medicine · Urgent Care · Chiropractic
Westside Plaza · 1409 W Aztec Blvd Suite B · Phone 334-1772 · 8am-5pm M-F
drove back from Durango, our minds were reeling with
ideas for the 2nd Aztec Relay For Life.
You can help us fight cancer by volunteering and participating in Relay For Life. We are currently recruiting
event committee members and team captains for Relay
teams. There are a variety of committees including publicity, sponsorship, registration/accounting, luminaria,
team development, survivorship, activities/entertainment, logistics, mission delivery, advocacy, youth
involvement, and food/beverage. The more committee
members we have, the less work we all have to do and it
doesn’t fall on just one or two people. Also, the
American Cancer Society will be putting on Relay
University in Farmington on Nov. 1st and we are hoping
to have at least six volunteers attend in order to meet
requirements to become a Pacesetter Relay. Please contact me, Debbie Klein at 330-4631if you want to volunteer and contact Jacob Morgan at 608-9487 if you want
to form a team. We need YOU to help with Relay For
Life. Join us and save the date, June 27-28, 2009 when
the Aztec community will CELEBRATE, REMEMBER,
and FIGHT BACK.
Adaptive Sports Assoc.
seeks volunteer ski and
snowboard instructors
Durango, Colo---The Adaptive Sports Association of
Durango is seeking volunteers to teach skiing and snowboarding to people with disabilities this winter. You can
make a difference in students’ lives, meet great people,
and earn free lift tickets. No experience is necessary, but
volunteers must be at least intermediate skiers or snowboarders. Training is free, and volunteers earn one day
of free skiing for each day volunteered. Interested volunteers (both new and returning) should attend one of two
orientation meetings, which will be held on November
5th and 6th at the Rec Center in Durango. Returning
volunteers will meet from 6-7pm and new volunteers
will meet from 7-8pm. For more information, call the
Adaptive Sports Association office at 259-0374.
Don’t Miss the
2008 Holiday Arts
& Crafts Bazaar
Saturday, November 1
9:00 am to 3:30
Door Prizes! Raffle! Entertainment! Food!
Free Admission!
Aztec Senior / Civic Center
101 S. Park Avenue
Aztec
Booths of all kinds of art and craft items!
AARP Driver Safety
Program offered at the
Aztec Senior-Civic Center
The Aztec Senior-Civic Center is pleased to offer the
AARP Driver Safety Program. The AARP Driver Safety
Program is the nation’s first and largest classroom
refresher course designed especially for drivers 50 and
older and has helped millions of drivers remain safe on
today’s roads.
Taught by AARP-trained volunteers, this course will
consist of two 4-hour sessions; 8:00 am to noon,
November 20 and 21. You must attend both days to
receive the certificate. Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $10. To pre-register and pay for
the course, stop by the Aztec Senior-Civic Center, 101 S.
Park Avenue, Aztec between the hours of 8:00 am and
2:00 pm prior to the day of classes. Questions? Call 3342881 or email [email protected].
Upon completion of the course, you will receive a
course completion certificate and you may be eligible
for an automobile insurance premium reduction. Please
consult with your insurance company or agent for further details.
For those who cannot make it to the classroom, AARP
also offers the same course online. For more information
about the online course, visit:
www.aarp.org/families/driver_safety/
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13 months
PAGE 5
13 years
How
time
flies!
Happy 13th
birthday Angel!
Love, Mom, Grandma, Layla, Senry,
Uncle Thomas, Auntie Sondra, Gavyn,
Kade & Nannie Senry
Legions of Leaders support Habitat for Humanity
Local Farmers Insurance
Agents, Tami Huntsman,
Musi Majluf and Kelly
Eaves, with their family and
staff, teamed together with
Habitat for Humanity for a
day of giving to help remodel a home awaiting a new
family. The agents are part of
a select group of NM agents
- Legions of Leaders. This
group has chosen Habitat For
Humanity as their charity of
choice. The group feels very
fortunate to be able to give to
their community in such a
way.
Aztec Ruins National Monument Presentation
Aztec Ruins Visitor Center
Thursday, October 16, 6:00 p.m.
Chaco’s Northern Prodigies: Salmon, Aztec,
and Ascendancy of the Middle San Juan
Region After AD 1100; Paul Reed, Center for
Desert Archaeology and Salmon Ruins
Book Signing by Archeologists and contributors
to Chaco’s Northern Prodigies:
Paul Reed • Gary Brown • Linda Wheelbarger
For more information contact us at:
(505) 334-6174 x230
Evening lectures free.
Western National Parks
Association Bookstore
Storewide Discount of
15% off
Winter Hours: 8:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. daily; $5.00
entrance fee, Interagency passes accepted Closed
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
New Year’s Day.
Presented by Aztec Ruins National Monument in Partnership with: The Aztec Chamber of
Commerce, City of Aztec Public Library, and the Western National Parks Association.
Folk Choir
Folk Choir is an ongoing workshop in choral singing
led by Jane Voss, accompanied by Hoyle Osborne.
Repertoire will be centered on folk music from
America, the British Isles, and elsewhere, along with
contemporary folk-tradition songs by Jane Voss and others.
Primary mode of teaching will be by ear. Note-reading
skills are not essential.
Jane will lead gentle exercises for relaxation, good
breathing, and voice production at every session.
Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m.,
beginning October 21st.
We will meet at the San Juan Scottish Fiddle Society
hall, 121 S. Main in Aztec.
Notes: This is an upstairs location. If you want to participate, and access is a problem for you, please call or
e-mail us.
If Tuesdays are not good for you, please call or e-mail
us. If there is sufficient interest, we will consider adding
another session on a different day.
Fees: $75 for the entire fall term (approximately 8
classes); $10 for single sessions; Half-price for current
singing students of Jane Voss; Scholarships and discounts are available.
Please contact us no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct.
20th, to reserve a place. Email: [email protected] or
call 505/334-9716.
Singer and songwriter Jane Voss has taught vocal
workshops at folk music festivals and camps from
California to Ontario.
Jane is an outstanding singer in the American folk traditions, including old-time country music, blues, and
bluegrass. She is a gifted harmonizer, who has sung with
many of the best folk singers in North America.
Youth find positive outlet in art contest
Each year the Children’s Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico sponsors an art
contest for children who are improving their lives through court-ordered programs in
Bernalillo, Santa Fe, Valencia, Sandoval, Cibola and San Juan counties. The contest provides children with a positive opportunity to express their struggles, look toward the
future, and celebrate artistic effort. The Children’s Law Section partners with the New
Mexico Art Therapy Association whose members help organize the contest and volunteer
their time instructing and assisting the children in creating their entries. The contest is also
supported by generous contributions from the legal community.
Over 200 children are competing in the sixth annual contest by designing and decorating
tee-shirts depicting this year’s theme, “Looking Forward, Looking Back.”
For more info, contact Beth Collard, (505) 259-7387, or [email protected].
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Aztec’s Annual
Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 11, 2008
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Call 334-8881 for an
appointment and come in
for an expert color, cut,
style, perm, acrylic nails
or manicure.
Evening hours available!
Photo by Linda Trotter, Trotter Photography.
895 A Hwy 516 • Flora Vista • 334-8881
Cindy Iacovetto, owner
hair
Photo by Nick Garcia
color
nails
manicures
pedicures
facials
massage therapy
109 west chaco
Photo by Nick Garcia
aztec, nm 87410
(505) 334-6556
Photo by Nick Garcia
Pumpkin Festival
every October weekend, 10-5
The Purple Cow Kafe
Photo by Nick Garcia
at Sutherland Farms Market
Open Wednesday – Sunday
9:00 am– 6:00 pm
Friday and Saturday nights until 8:00 pm
Photo by Linda Trotter, Trotter Photography.
Schedule your birthday parties or other group event now!
#745 CR 2900 (Ruins Rd.) 7 1⁄2 miles north of Aztec or
3 1⁄2 mi. west of 550, turn onto CR 2900 at Cedar Hill.
Mon-Sat 9-5, Sun 10-5. Phone: 334-3578 or visit our
website at www.sutherlandfarms.net
Photo by Nick Garcia
Photo by Nick Garcia
Formerly Southwest Styles
Need a hunting/fishing license?
The Aztec Chamber of Commerce now sells hunting
and fishing license to the public. Call the Chamber for
more info, 334-9551.
Photo by Linda Trotter, Trotter Photography.
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OCTOBER SPECIALS
SPICED PUMPKIN FACIAL $40
FULL COLOR (HAIR) $10 OFF
PUMPKIN PEDICURE $30
JACOY HARIALA - OWNER/NAIL TECH
BETHANIE KREBBS - STYLIST
THERESA SMITH - MASSAGE THERAPIST
TINA BLAKE - STYLIST / SKIN CARE
505-334-0644
102 N. MAIN - AZTEC
Above:
Kelly and
Eleanor
Townsend
get the
Sorehead
check for
ATOS
Left: New
Soreheads
debagged!
(except for
Shirley
McNall who
didn’t want
to part with
her custom
designed
Sorehead
bag!)
Sunday Afternoon Music
Pot luck - open mike
Aztec Senior Center
101 S Park, Aztec, NM 87410
First Sunday of every Month from 1 – 4 PM
Everyone Welcome!
Running Horse Memories
Scrapbook Design Consultation
• page layouts • design papers • journaling
“Hi, my name is Debbie and I can assist you, in just a
few hours, in getting your scrapbooks organized and
designed for your very own custom-made books.”
Elisa Bird receives the
Sorehead check for
Sustainable San Juan
Scrapbooks are truly
treasured gifts from the heart
Serving the Southwest Four Corners since 1990
(970) 764-8108 • [email protected]
Photos by Nick Garcia
ELECT
ROBERT E.
OXFORD
New Soreheads ready for the next year
The 2008-2009 Aztec Old Sorehead nominees were Shirley McNall, Clyde Ward,
Angela Watkins, Elisa Bird, Ron Goimarac,
Clifford Vaughn, Louis Sandoval, and
Debra Chapman. They did a worthy job in
their campaigning/ fundraising efforts in
their quest for the coveted title of “Old
Sorehead.” All together they raised $700.
Good job!
Past Soreheads joined the bagged nominees on the Oktoberfest float on Saturday,
October 11, and at the appropriate time “debagged” the new Soreheads for all to see.
So, who are the new Soreheads? We are
proud to announce (in order of “votes”) that
Clyde Ward, Elisa Bird, Angela Watkins,
Shirley McNall, Debra Chapman and Louis
Sandoval are the new 2008-2009
Soreheads! See the photos of the de-sacked
Soreheads presenting the checks to Aztec
Trails and Open Spaces (ATOS) and
Sustainable San Juan (SSJ).
The TALON organizes this event each
year and we would like to thank Four
Corners Community Bank for counting
all the change; Don Greenwood and
crew for supplying the trailer and
chairs; Tim Stoner for his help with the
banner, chairs and driving the float, and
the Aztec Chamber for their expert
parade entry positioning skills. They are
all great Sorehead supporters!
Thanks once again to Stephanie
Sandoval, Director of Sorehead
Relations, for doing such a fine job
making the Sorehead elections a reality
and to her son Nick Garcia for being the
official Sorehead go-fer, photographer
and sack artist.
Thank you to the nominees for running, for collecting, for caring enough
to get involved in the Ol' Sorehead tradition, the old Old Soreheads, and to all
those who “voted”!
NMSU rodeo team wins again
The NM State University rodeo team dominated the competition during the Dine
College National Intercollegiate Rodeo Assoc. Rodeo in Tsaile, Ariz., Oct. 11-12.
Both the men’s and the women’s team placed first overall, with the men placing more
than 250 points over the nearest competitor, Mesalands College.
For the women’s team, Kelsi Elkins, of Aztec, N.M., and Jordan Bassett, of Dewey,
Ariz., placed first and second, respectively, in the goat tying event.
Elkins was named the women’s all-around.
The next NIRA rodeo will be held at NMSU Nov. 15.
County Commissioner
District 3
Residents of Aztec, Cedar Hill
Crouch Mesa, and Navajo Dam...
Do you want the Mayor of Bloomfield
representing you on the County Commission?
I have lived in Bloomfield and Aztec and will certainly not
have obligations to any particular part of District 3.
Can my opponent say the same?
Qualifications
1. Lived in Bloomfield 1975-1987 and ran Oxford Engineering.
2. Lived in Aztec 1991- present. Retired from State Engineer Office.
(1987-1999)
3. Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor.
4. Very knowledgeable about water and road issues.
5. Will devote necessary time to study and address all issues before
the Commission.
I would appreciate your vote.
Supported by the San Juan Agricultural Water Users Association
Members include all irrigation ditches and their irrigators.
Approved and paid for by Robert E. Oxford
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Old Soreheads
I think it started a few years back, when
the citizens of Aztec donated a lot of time
and material to construct the Navajo Dam
Road. The main coordinator for the project
was Bonnie Wall. There is a rock that is tall
and the rock stands alone. They named it
Bonnie Rock for her efforts to keep the
project going and on schedule. That year Aztec, New
Mexico was chosen as the All American City by Look
magazine. That is when the first sign was put up in
Aztec that said “The All American City” with the population of people and six Old Soreheads. Since then there
has been six Old Soreheads on the sign. There have been
some very prominent people chosen. It’s a fund raiser
for charities. Last year it went to Echo preschool supplies and carpet cleaners. It’s been given to all kinds of
charities. Now I guess it comes time to choose again and
I don’t know who was the bad guy or gal that nominated
old Louie but I guess I will try to do my best if I am
elected to represent Aztec as an Old Sorehead!!!
Louie Sandoval (a new Old Sorehead)
© October 2008
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Delight in our Neo-Victorian Gifts and made-to-order
Gift Baskets. Savor a wide range of delectable treats
and beverages located in our Coffee Gala.
How well do you understand the current
economic situation?
How healthy are you?
Macroeconomics and Natural Therapies
at San Juan College East
Beginning October 22, and on Monday and
Wednesday evenings until December 17, San Juan
College’s East Campus is conducting a class in
Macroeconomics (ECON 251-003). The class will
examine supply and demand, free markets, international
finance, the tax structure, economic growth, inflation,
unemployment, recession, and the application of economics to the financial markets. If you (as most of us)
are befuddled by the current financial situation, how it
happened, and how we can avoid it happening again,
then this class is for you.
Economics has been called “The Dismal Science,” but
those who call it by that unfortunate name have never
taken a class from Rod Hancock! Rod’s students “enjoy
how he gives real world examples,” and conducts his
classes with a “laid back atmosphere where questions
are welcome.” His melding of “theory...real life and historical events...promote better understanding.” “This
instructor needs to be cloned. He is one of the best.”
We cannot promise that Rod will be cloned anytime
soon, so do not put off signing up for his class!
Also coming the same week, Tuesday and Thursday
evenings, is Chi’na Marie’s Natural Therapies Sampler
(HLTH 295-003). There are many types of Natural
Therapies available—some on the market, and some in
your kitchen cabinets! Chi’na will help you survey
them, determine their applicability to your life, and learn
how to use them for maximum benefit.
All SJC classes are available for credit or audit, to fulfill degree or certificate requirements, or for personal
enrichment. Contact the East campus at 334-3831 x 200
for information or to sign up for classes. Visit www.sanjuancollege.edu to view classes at the East campus, the
West campus, the Main campus, Project Read, and any
of the SJC locations.
San Juan College East looks forward to counting you
among its students. Also remember that the East campus
has space available on some evenings and on Saturday
mornings for meetings.
TALON is a
community-input newspaper.
THANKS to Everyone!
Independently owned since 1993.
Are you truly PREPARED? Looking for World War
By Katee McClure
Two Veterans?
In these times of financial crisis and presidential
debates, it's hard to focus on some of the simpler aspects
of our every day lives. This reality hit home on
Saturday, October 11th at our household. I had just come
home from the Oktoberfest activities and found that the
electricity was out at our house. After a few phone calls
I realized that our entire Hart Canyon neighborhood was
without electricity.
No biggie. We've weathered power outages before. As
it turned out, though, this one was lengthy. One of my
neighbors called me after she finally got through to
Farmington Electric and told me the problem. The winds
on Saturday were wicked and sure enough a power pole
went down complete with transformer. It would take
hours before electricity was restored. Amazing really
that the emergency crew could have even worked at
night, in the wind to erect a new power pole.
Needless to say I started to prepare my household for
a night without TV or computer access. Wow. Talk about
feeling like a fish out of water. I found myself pacing
back and forth through my home with nothing to do. No
laundry, no dishes, no microwave, no landline phone (I
have a cordless), no coffee to brew, no water (we have a
well with an electric pump). I'm sure you get the picture.
Before it got dark I started scouting the house for
flashlights and candles. I had about six candles. Three of
my four flashlights had dead batteries. Luckily I found
some old "D" batteries in my junk drawer. I knew I had
an oil lamp and felt smugly prepared as I retrieved it
from atop the refrigerator. I quickly got less smug as I
realized that the wick was too short and I didn't have
enough oil to reach the bottom of the wick.
All this brings me to the point. ARE WE PREPARED?
Our electricity was only out for ten hours. What
would happen if it were out for days?
I'm originally from earthquake territory and consider
myself pretty prepared, but during this outage I realized
I wasn't. I've gotten soft in this "Earthquake Free Zone,"
but other circumstances can happen that hamper our
comfortable existence and we must be prepared.
Remember the scare of Y2K? Being prepared just
makes good sense no matter where you live.
So here are a few things that every home should have:
Flashlights, batteries, oil lamps (with extra oil and
wicks!), manual can opener, camper cook stove, propane
for the camper cook stove, potable water, wind up radio,
matches, candles, canned food, cell phones, first aid kit,
extra blankets, books to read (amazing how much time
you have with no TV or computer), board games for the
kids, etc.
Here's a simple website that sites all the basics and
more: www.ready.gov/america/
On a positive note, it was great to finally finish my
Patricia Cornwell novel by candlelight!
Many of us have family members
who served in the US Armed Forces
between 1938 and 1946, and we know
very little about them.
Should you be in this category you
can type in the person’s full name on
internet search, followed by (AAD)
and then hit search, for example: “John
C. Doe (AAD).” The database contains some nine million army personnel who joined between 1938 and 1946.
I found it interesting because it is an easy one step
opportunity to pull down information on a friend or family member and the data base has about 9 million personnel listed.
You will be able to access the person’s serial number,
place of residence, place of enlistment, branch of service, and other information of interest. I pulled down
information on a family member and found that he was
less than truthful about his age upon enlistment. Then I
contacted him and asked if he would like to join the
“Veterans of Underage Military Service” and he decided
to join our group.
If anybody out there joined the military (including
National Guard) under age sixteen and they can prove
they are a liar…..they might want to join this special
group of men and women who went into the military
very young. To find out more about this group go to the
Internet and type in Veterans of Underage Military
Service, or OLDVUMS, or you can just phone them at
1.888.653.8867. You can also contact me at
505.334.2398 for further information or for an application.
When you go to vote this year please wear your military cap. This is not a political statement but will remind
people who stand in line with you that our military people made it possible for all of us to participate in free
elections.
Bruce L Salisbury ©12 October 2008
Bloomfield Fall Festival
Pumpkin, Apple or Pecan
Dessert Contest
Do you like to bake? If so, this is for you!
Bring your favorite pumpkin, apple or pecan dessert to
the Bloomfield Multicultural Center on
October 18th by 4:00pm and you could be a winner.
Please make enough to serve at least 25 people.
Call 632-0880 for more information
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce
TALON is read in Not-So-Far-Out Places
by Far Out People!
Governor Richardson reads TALON in Aztec!
It was pouring rain when Governor Bill Richardson came to speak at the Obama Rally in Aztec at Minium
Park on Saturday, October 4th. He was in high spirits after being at the Shiprock parade along with Tom Udall
and other democratic candidates. After personally talking with folks, he wanted to know what was going on in
Aztec, so a thoughtful supporter handed him the TALON. As you can see, he enjoyed reading our communityinput paper...even in the rain.
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City of Aztec Commission Workshop & Meeting October 7, 2008 Reported by: Christine Ragsdale
CITY COMMISSION WORKSHOP
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Environmental Alternative Energies for City of
Aztec – including “Solar” and “Green” concepts
Elisa Bird (Sustainable San Juan) shared information
on things that Aztec can do to continue to Go Green.
Fuel Solutions: Bicycling. Aztec has wonderful trails.
Walking and using the Red Apple Transit.
Water Saving: Grey water – Water landscape.
Handouts - Sustainable. Drip System. Getting Rain
Barrels for your home.
Energy Saving for Buildings: Energy efficient buildings save money in heating and cooling; Solar, Straw
bale, adobe, Papercrete, Rammed Earth, Earth.
Electricity Systems: You may be able to get your electricity from renewable sources - ask the utility department.
Recycling: Making the most of your resources and
reducing land fill use.
Freecycle.org is a wonderful program that anyone can
use to get and pass on items you have in your home that
you no longer use or need. This program helps to keep
things out of the land fills.
Locally Grown Foods: Farmers Market. Supporting
local growers. Grow your own foods. Community
Gardens. Local Foods San Juan 505-334-1840
If you have any questions and or suggestions contact,
Elisa Bird, Green Living Consulting 505-334-1840
Carl Bickford from San Juan College shared information on solar living. There are many benefits from using
solar produced power. To get more information on solar
and bettering the Ozone, go to: hsc.unm.edu/envirohealth or call 575-827-1494 or 575-327-6854.
Update on Street Projects
Park Ave is being white topped. This process should
last up to 57 years.
CITY COMMISSION MEETING
October 7, 2008, 6:00 pm.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. INVOCATION
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. ROLL CALL
V. CONSENT AGENDA
Items placed on the Consent Agenda will be voted on
with one motion.
A. Special Commission Workshop Minutes,
September 11, 2008
B. Special Commission Meeting Minutes, September
11, 2008
C. Commission Workshop Minutes, Sept. 16, 2008
D. Commission Meeting Minutes, September 16, 2008
E. Appointment of New Utility Board Members
F. Engineering Proposal from ESC for Solar Project
G. 2008 Amended and Restated Joint Powers
Agreement for Consolidated Communications
H. Proposal for Engineering Design Services Navajo
Dam Water System Improvements
I. NM Tourism Department Cooperative Marketing
Grant Agreement Number 09-418-3002-0021
J. Audit Head Service Agreement
VI. ITEMS FROM CONSENT: All consent
agenda items voted on with one motion and passed.
VII. CITIZENS INPUT (3 Minutes Maximum)
VIII. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Appointment and Oath of Office of Alternate
Municipal Judge for the City of Aztec, City
Commission Larry Thrower, City Attorney (Judge
Aldaz-Mills will give the Oath if approved)
July 1st, 2008
Reference: Alternate Judge appointment
“I would like to recommend Carlton Gray to fill the
Alternate Judge slot left vacant by Lynette Justice.
Lynette now works for Larry Thrower which makes a
conflict of interest for her to hear cases. It is very
important to have a 2nd Alternate because present alternate, Mike Arnold, knows many people and sat on the
Commission many years and would have to recuse himself on several cases. Carlton has not been “on the
street” writing tickets, so he would not have any recuse
on anything we would assign to him.
Carlton Gray has 20 years of court experience and
I've watched as “Judge” in the mock trials for the
Citizens Police Academy and he does very well.”
Judge Barbara Aldaz-Mills.
Carlton Gray took the Oath of Office as Alternate
Municipal Judge on October 7th, 2008 in the City of
Aztec, New Mexico.
B. Final Adoption of Ordinance 2008-358 City of
Aztec Amending Chapter 21 Solid Waste, Article II,
Division 2. Fees, Section 21-47 Schedule of Rates Summary by Delain George, Utility Office Supervisor
ACTION REQUESTED BY: City Staff to Approve
Final Adoption of Ordinance 2008-358
FACT:
• City Staff is in the process of moving and reference
all fees located within the Aztec Municipal Code to
Chapter 16 – Fee Schedule
• Ordinance 2008-358 will allow move and reference
the fees from Chapter 21- Solid Waste to Chapter 16-
Fee Schedule
• City Staff will be better able to maintain and interested parties will have a better resource to review fees
set forth by the City of Aztec as all fees will be under
one chapter within the Aztec Municipal Code.
STAFF'S RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move and
Second to Approve the Final Adoption of Ordinance
2008-358 City of Aztec Amending Chapter 21 Solid
Waste, Article II, Division 2 Fees, Section 21-47
Schedule of Rates.
Business Item D moved and second. 4 Yes's 0 No's
Commissioner Larry Marcum absent.
C. Final Adoption of Ordinance 2008-359 –
Amending Ordinance 2005-325 and Chapter 16, summary by Delain George, Utility Office Supervisor
ACTON REQUESTED BY: Transit Waste and City
Staff for Approval Final Adoption of Ordinance 2008-359
FACTS:
• A new contract between Waste Corporation of
Colorado & New Mexico (dba Transit Waste) and the
City of Aztec was approved May 1st, 2007. It allows the
Contractor to petition the City for rate adjustments due
to unusual or extraordinary costs, Section V-Mutual
Provision, Item 2-(2) of the agreement
• The last increase to the trash rates was effective
October 13th, 2005. When the new contract was negotiated there were no increases to the rates billed to customers. Transit Waste did increase their rates of service
to the City, the City chose not to pass on the increase to
its customers at that time.
• On June 30th, 2008 the City received a letter from
William Rose, General Manager of Transit Waste stating
they would like to impose a monthly fuel surcharge on
all billed services not to exceed fifteen percent (15%)
and agreed to waive the annual CPI-U rate adjustment,
Section V-Mutual Provisions, Item 2 (1).
• On July 15th, 2008, Bill Rose met with City staff
and requested a fuel adjustment increase of four percent
(4%) due to the increase in fuel and petroleum products.
This increase would generate approximately
$2,000/month additional revenue to Transit Waste.
• City staff recommends an additional increase of six
percent (6%) to our customers to provide additional
funding to the Solid Waste Fund to provide that fund
with a contingency in case of emergency or other
unforeseen catastrophic event and continue to support
the City's annual Solid Waste operations and maintenance budget. This increase would generate approximately $3,000/month additional revenue to the City of
Aztec. See Section V-Mutual Provisions, Items 8-10 of
the agreement.
• The total increase to be passed on to customers
would be 10%. Residential customers with 1 cart would
see an increase of $0.94 from $9.45 to $10.39.
Commercial customers will see an increase ranging from
$1.27 to $45.17 depending on the type of service.
• City staff is recommending adding Article VI-Solid
Waste to Chapter 16- Fee Schedule to provide a resource
for interested parties to review fees set forth by the City
of Aztec.
FISCAL IMPACT: Approximate annual Solid Waste
Fund revenue increase $60,000, a $24,000 annual
increase in contractual services to Transit Waste leaving
an estimated $36,000 to cash reserves in the Solid Waste
Fund. If approved, this would become effective in
October – FY2009 and necessary budget adjustments to
revenue and expense accounts would be included in the
mid-year review.
STAFF'S RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move and
Second to Approve the Final Adoption of Ordinance
2008-359 Amending Chapter 16- Fee Schedule to
Include Article VI. Solid Waste Fees.
Business Item C moved and second. 4 Yes's 0 No's
Commissioner Larry Marcum absent.
D. Airport Grant Application, David Velasquez
City Manager
Changes were made to this Application. Update can be
picked up at City Hall after October 13th, 2008.
Approval to adopt the amended Airport Grant
Application was moved and second. 4 Yes's 0 No's
Commissioner Larry Marcum absent
IX. CITY MANAGER / COMMISSIONERS /
ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Manager David Velasquez: A certificate of application given to the Aztec Commission from the
American Historical Truck Society of San Juan
Mountain Chapter by Harold and Bev Pepin. The certificate was given to the City of Aztec for continual sponsorship and support for the past 3 years.
Mayor Sally Burbridge: Will be attending the Safety
Community meeting. The Aztec High School took 1st
place in the marching competition last Saturday. They
also took 1st place as well as outstanding percussion
section. It was the first time in 4 years Aztec High
School has brought home trophies. Well done!!
Thursday, Mayor Burbridge will be serving her “Buy
a Boss” auction time (Story Time) at the Aztec Library.
Next week the Mayor will attend the last session of
Molly Training. Then the Commissioners retreat.
Saturday, October 18th, 2008, 8am at Riverside Park
the Aztec Trails will be hosting the “Fall Color Walk.”
The walk will be about an hour long. Come and enjoy
all the wonderful fall colors here in Aztec. Following
there will be a clean up of the city property.
Commissioner Sherri Sipe: Election Day is in need of
volunteers to work. The Commission meeting will be on
Thursday, November 6th, 2008 after the elections. The
date will be finalized at the next Commission meeting
on October 21st, 2008.
Commissioner Diana Mesch: She went up to Navajo
Dam Rd. “It is spectacular,” to see all the work that is
being done.” She appreciates all the monthly reports
being done. However, there are some departments that
are not following through with their reports. She would
like to see more coming in.
She would like to thank the department that is doing
the weed removal on the way on Ruins Road.
Commissioner Mesch stopped and personally thanked
the crew doing the work. It is important that area (road)
be kept up and look especially good being it is a road
that goes to one of Aztec's Scenic attractions.
To Steve Christensen - if you could look at the sidewalk on the south side, it is sinking there. Is that something that the City repairs or is it the responsibility of
the State, but it’s a safety hazard.
Steve replies: It is sinking in several areas there. We
will get someone to look into this. Don Greenwood’s
son Ken has taken it upon himself to do the weeds out
there. Ken is one of our new employees. Steve assured
Commissioner Mesch he would pass on the approval to
Ken and the others working so hard. Mesch thanked all
the city workers for all their hard work.
X. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Animal Control: Tina Roper; Animal Control staff are
in the new building. The Shelter just received 20 dogs
from Best Friends out of Utah. Best Friends have assisted us on different occasions. I let them know we couldn't do a lot, but would do what we could. They are victims of Hurricane Ike. We packed up the horse trailer
and off we went. They are very cute, adorable, terrified
dogs that are looking for a new home. “I felt so bad for
them the other night when it rained. Those poor babies
must be thinking, not again.” Tina reports they are
healthy and happy. One puppy did have an injury to its
eye. Dr. Power did surgery on the eye which had to be
removed. They are spayed and neutered.
Houston TX had everyone working round the clock to
have all of them “chipped,” with all their shots and
everything before they were shipped out. They were
very grateful. 20 isn't a lot, but we are willing to help as
much as we can.
Commissioner Sipe asking: Tina have you heard anymore about the intern program?
Tina: We have two Vet-Pet interns. One has been here
one day. Then she will be back. The other will be here
tomorrow. This will really help us out a lot.
We're good. We're happy. Thank you all a lot.
Utility Customer Service Supervisor: Delain George;
You can now pay your utility bill on line. It was 2 years
in the making. We are very happy with it. We are ready
to have customers using this new payment system. The
new system can/will help customers with a graph of
payments and their usage. It’s really neat.
Electric Director: Ken George; “I have some good
news and some bad news.”
First I want to invite everyone to the Employee
Halloween Party on October 21.
The Bad news. There is an increase from Western
Power. It wasn't much, but the real bad news is that
Western Power lost their main transformer. Their substation is in Shiprock. They lost the ability to supply
Aztec. We were rerouted to Farmington. In that
Farmington had to give up some of their capabilities, it's
costing us $12,000 more a month to get power here.
That is $1.60 more added on to the customer’s bills.
Ken spoke with Western Power in Utah and they have
another transformer in Arizona. The plan is to have the
one in Shiprock replaced by the end of December. The
$1.60 will be on the bill until February 2009. After the
replacement is in, the customers bill will go back down.
Finance Director: John Gallegos; Went over the
finances of Aztec. To view the information you can go
on the web site for the City of Aztec to view all the
numbers and information.
XI. ADJOURNMENT: 7:25pm
Note: For more information on these ordinances, and
other items not included in this summary, contact City of
Aztec City Hall, 334-7600.
Disclaimer: This Commission wrap-up is not an official record of the Aztec City Commission meeting. It is
a synopsis of the proceedings. Official transcripts are
available through the City Clerk’s office, 334-7600.
Note: Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of
the month unless otherwise posted.
The next general meetings: Tuesday, October 21
and Thursday, November 6th.
A final agenda is posted 24 hours prior to the meeting. Copies may be obtained from City Hall, 201 W.
Chaco, Aztec. Those needing an auxiliary aid or service
may contact the City Clerk’s Office at 334-7600 prior to
the meeting.
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Let’s Talk Herbs: Herbal definitions
Ramona Ulibarri, Herbal Alternatives,
103 N. Main, Aztec • 334-0344
Great Grape Stompers!
by LaVerta Johnson
Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce Executive
Director Bernadette Smith and her assistant, Connie
Luna, dressed as grapes to prepare to enter the grape
stomping competition during the Wines of the San
Juan Festival in September.
Photo by Paulette Candelaria
Golden Anniversary
Congratulations!
Elmer and Verna Louderback of Aztec celebrated
50 years of marriage in a family gathering. Verna and
Elmer were united in marriage at the home of the
bride’s parents in Durango, Colorado on July the fifth
of 1958.
During these 50 years they lived and worked in
Colorado, Utah and New Mexico. They retired from
Williams companies in 1989. They spent 10 years as
Arizona winter visitors before making their home in
Aztec. They have two children and three grand children who live in Colorado and Virginia.
Medicinal properties of herbs - I thought that the
information on what herbs can do for you would be
helpful when reading about all the herbs available to us.
Part I
Alterative: producing a healthful change without
perceptible evacuation
Anodyne: relieves pain
Anlhitmintie: an agent which expels worms
Aperient: gentle laxative, without purging
Aromatic: stimulant, spicy
Astringent: causes contractions and arrests discharges
Antibilious: acts on the bile, relieving biliousness
Antiemetic: stops vomiting
Antiepileptic: relieves fits
Antiperiodic: arrest morbid periodical movements
Anthilitic: prevents the formation of calculi in
urinary organs
Antirheumatic: relieves or cures rheumatism
Antiscorbutic: cures or prevents scurvy
Antiseptic: opposed to putrefaction
Antispasmodic: relieves or prevents spasms
Antisyphilitic: having effect on or curing venereal
diseases
Carminative: expels wind from the bowels
Cephalic: used in diseases of the head
Cholagogue: increases the flow of bile
Condiment: improves flavor of food
Demulcent: soothing, relieves inflammation
Deostruent: removes obstructions
Depurative: purifies the blood
Detergent: cleansing to boils, ulcers and wounds
Diaphoretic: produces perspiration
Discutient: dissolves and removes tumors
Diuretic: increases the secretion and flow of urine
Disclaimer: These statements are not intended to
diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and have
not been evaluated by the FDA.
(505) 334-8030
112 N. Main Ave. • Aztec
UmattR Trading Card Program names 12
new teens to continue inspiring area youth
The UmattR Trading Card Program is beginning their second year by naming 12 outstanding area high school seniors to pick up where last years dozen left off. The program, inspired by efforts from the San Juan Safe Communities Initiative, is designed to
offer real world role models to San Juan County elementary aged children. The 12 teens
visit schools and community events with the message that they live a drug, alcohol and
tobacco-free lifestyle. They talk to the children about making good choices, as they
have, because our young people matter to our community.
Just after school started, a selection committee from the Initiative called for nominations of outstanding area high school seniors. The selected twelve seniors offer various
backgrounds and interests. Each of the twelve is featured on their very own trading card
that they will give out as they visit with children. They’ll be signing their trading cards
and encouraging the younger children to get all twelve signed so that they can be entered
in a drawing for prizes at the end of the school year.
For more information on the UmattR Teens and a complete list of scheduled signings,
log on to www.umattr.com.
Selected UmattR Teens for 2008/2009
Kelsey Frazzini, Kirtland High School
Chelsea Chance, Aztec High School
Carly Bloomfield, Kirtland High School
Gregory Gutierrez, Aztec High School
Eli Finch, Piedra Vista High School
Nick Elsbury, Aztec High School
Kaitlin Tidwell, Piedra Vista High School
Seth Mason, Bloomfield High School
Jackson Koewler, Farmington High School Tyne Baade, Piedra Vista High School
Darrah Blackwater, Farmington High School Anna Marie Doherty, Home School
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
PAGE 11
Sample Ballots now
available on-line
• Election 2008 •
Voters! - Know Your Rights! By Katee McClure
I am an early voter. There is nothing I like better than
to "beat the rush," especially during a presidential election year. We've all heard the stories of people waiting in
line for hours and hours on the official voting day.
Waiting is not my idea of a good time, in fact I get down
right cranky if I'm kept waiting too long.
So on Wednesday, October 8th, I strolled into the
County offices in Aztec and cast my ballot. The whole
process took just minutes. I was the 329th person to vote
early in San Juan County.
There was just one small problem, I was asked for my
I.D.
I was under the distinct impression that I didn't have
to provide identification since I have lived in the same
place for over nine years, have not changed my name
and vote on a regular basis. The woman at the counter
seemed to think that I did need I.D. but she was satisfied
with me knowing my correct address and birth date.
When I left the polls I got to wondering if perhaps my
information was wrong about the whole I.D. thing and
voters rights in general. After all, I do want my vote to
count and thank goodness in San Juan County there is
no danger of "hanging chads."
The next day I called my friend Bonnie Buckingham
who is the Team Leader for the Obama campaign at the
Aztec / Bloomfield office. Bonnie is pretty knowledgeable and told me I didn't need I.D, but together we
searched the New Mexico Secretary of State website to
find out the details of the question. I know a lot of you
may not have easy access to a computer, so I will reprint
what is on the website about having to show I.D.
Question: Do I need to present identification
when I vote?
Answer: Yes.
Question: What identification do I need to provide?
As used in the Election Code, "required voter identification" forms of identification as chosen by the voter:
Answer:
(A) A physical form of identification, which may be:
(1) An original or copy of a current and valid
photo identification with or without an address, which
address is not required to match the voter's certificate of
registration or a voter identification card: or
(2) An original or copy of a utility bill, bank statement, government check, paycheck, student identification card or other government document, including identification issued by an Indian nation, tribe or pueblo, that
shows the name and address of the person, the address
of which is not required to match the voter's certificate
of registration; or
(B) A verbal or written statement by the voter of the
voter's name, year of birth and registered address; provided, however, that the statement of the voter's name
need not contain the voter's middle initial or suffix.
*If a voter fails to provide the required voter identification, the voter shall be allowed to vote on a provisional ballot.
*Each application for an absentee ballot shall be subscribed by the applicant and shall require the applicant's
printed name, year of birth and registered address to be
supplied by the applicant, which shall constitute the
required form of identification.
*A first time registrant who submits the registration
by mail may only use options under (A)(1) and (A)(2).
"The most important lesson here," said Bonnie "is that
we all have to educate ourselves. The election laws can
be complicated and although poll workers go through a
training there may be some confusion about the various
specifics."
Along that same line, I've heard of people receiving
Absentee/Vote by mail ballots even though they didn't
request them. There seems to be some confusion as
some folks think if they get these unsolicited ballots by
mail that they can't vote at the polls. So I called the
Secretary of State office and spoke with Larry. He told
me that some party entities are sending these out, but
that if you did not request them, you are not bound to
vote by mail, and you can indeed vote wherever and
whenever you'd like before Nov.4th.
What I personally don't want to see, come election
day, is a single person turned away from the voting
booth either by clerical error or impatience with long
lines. This is a major election where not only will a new
President be elected, but also Commissioners, Senators,
Congress People and some very important Bond issues.
You can handle the long lines easily enough by going
to the County offices in Aztec to vote right now any
time during regular business hours. On October 18th all
extended early voting places will be open (even on
Saturdays!) to make the process even more convenient.
It is imperative for each and every registered voter
(especially new & updated registrants) to make sure that
you are indeed recorded at the County Clerks office.
Call 334-9471
before you vote to
ensure that you are
registered. See the
ad below for early voting locations and times.
To find out more about your voting rights and to
answer any questions you may have, visit the New
Mexico Secretary of State website at:
www.sos.state.nm.us/sos-elections.html
Or, call the Bureau of Elections, Office of the
Secretary of State at: (505) 827-3600 or (800) 477-3632.
You can also contact the County Clerks office at 100
S. Oliver Drive, Aztec. 505-334-9471 or go to their website at www.sjcclerk.net.
To pick up printed materials about your rights as a
voter, both the Democrats and Republicans have offices
where you can pick them up:
• Republican Party Headquarters of San Juan
County
2400 E. 37th Street - Farmington - 505-327-9079
and a campaign office in Shiprock (address to be
announced)
• Democratic Party of San Juan County
208 W. Main - Farmington, 327-2111
• (3) Obama Campaign Offices: (9am-9pm, 7 days a
week)
Farmington - 117 W. Main - 505-327-1281
Aztec/Bloomfield -113 W. Chaco, Aztec, 334-4191
Shiprock - east side of 7to11 in Kirk Plaza, 505-3684411
Get informed - VOTE EARLY - and then sit back and
relax on November 4th (or volunteer to help your party).
Effective now, voters will be afforded the opportunity
to view and print sample ballots on-line from the New
Mexico Secretary of State’s website. This marks the first
time this service is offered at a statewide level.
There are over 1500 voting precincts statewide, each
requiring a different ballot style.
“The on-line sample ballot allows voters to review
their candidate choices, retention of Judges, and study
Constitutional Amendments and Bond Issues from the
comfort of their home,” Stated Secretary of State Mary
Herrera. “This will assist voters in making the most
informed decisions possible, and is both a convenience
and cost savings for New Mexico taxpayers. This will
reduce the quantity and cost of hard copies that have
been printed in prior elections. I encourage everyone to
take advantage of this service.”
View your sample ballot by visiting our website at
www.sos.state.nm.us.
Can I Vote? http://canivote.org/
Need help with voting? You've come to the right
place. This nonpartisan web site was created by state
election officials to help eligible voters figure out how
and where to go vote.
Learn about the candidates. You may want to prepare for Election Day by finding out who's running for
office before you go to the voting booth. Visit the nonpartisan Project Vote Smart Web site
www.votesmart.org and enter your zip code in the lefthand column to get more information about the candidates where you live.
Web site maintained by the National Assoc. of
Secretaries of State, the nation's oldest, nonpartisan professional association for public officials.
GENERAL ELECTION
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING:
San Juan County Clerk’s Office – 100 S. Oliver Drive, Aztec
Regular office hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.) October 7 thru October 17, 2008
Beginning Saturday, October 18, 2008
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday thru Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ALTERNATE EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING LOCATIONS:
Open beginning October 18, 2008
Farmington Museum at Gateway Park – 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington
Bloomfield Cultural Center – 333 S. 1st St. in Bloomfield
Central Schools Conference Center – Old Shiprock High School Road in Shiprock
Newcomb Fire Station – Newcomb
Alternate location hours:
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed – Sunday and Monday
Tuesday thru Friday – 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.
All Early In-Person Voting at the above locations will end on
Saturday, November 1, 2008, at 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please call the County Clerk’s Office
at 505-334-9471, or toll free at 1-800-956-0900.
ABSENTEE VOTING
Absentee ballots will be available beginning October 7th.
The last day an absentee ballot will be mailed to voters is Friday, October 31, 2008.
For more information on absentee voting, or to request an application, please call the
County Clerk’s Office, Bureau of Elections, at 505-334-9471,
or toll free at 1-800-956-0900.
Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.
FRAN HANHARDT
SAN JUAN COUNTY CLERK
AZTEC, NEW MEXICO
PAGE 12
OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Bonded
Growing chickens
by Paula Watson, WolfWood Refuge ©2008
We brought drugs. We had come for Buddy and
Tonka, two wolves who were sick and scared, surviving
between barbwire and 110 degree heat. They banged
their heads against the cage like autistic children and
hadn’t been touched in months, but we managed to get
them into our Jeep. I waited in the front seat while Craig
went to sign paperwork. I felt sorry for the skinny animals and decided to give them the hotdogs we hadn’t
needed for the tranquilizers. I opened the package and
was instantly slammed forward as two furry bodies flew
over the front seat, yellow eyes blazing, long claws
scrabbling. I screamed and threw the package out the
partially opened window. Had I been hurt I am sure the
headlines would have read “Woman injured trying to
rescue wolves!” instead of “Stupid woman opens hotdogs in small enclosed vehicle with starving animals she
doesn’t know.”
Not only were Buddy and Tonka our first official rescue, they became our ambassador animals, literally
hugged and petted by thousands of people. Over the next
eleven years they grew to be the heart and soul of the
refuge, never apart for a minute, their life together a rich
and full saga. When Buddy became ill last year, I sat
down to give him his special food. He walked over and
laid his entire 110 pound body across my lap and pushed
his majestic head into my breastbone. His golden gaze
held mine, full of intelligent understanding. His powerful chest heaved a shuddering breath. Buddy died in my
arms. Long afterward I still saw his face at the gate, a
phantom amputation memory. Tonka sang her grief to
by Cheryl Trujillo
Tonka and Buddy, heart and soul
the dawn and dusk, howling hour after hour, day after
day, week upon week.
Today I am sitting with Tonka, her lithe body and
tooth filled grin belying her twelve years. Shouldering
her aside for my attention is Kohl, the big dorky puppy
that came from the Humane Society, his only job to keep
Tonka happy. He is yet another chapter in the continuing
story of Tonka’s life--- and mine.
WolfWood Wish List
If you enjoy Paula’s stories and would like to support
WolfWood, have a look at the WolfWood Wish List and
see if there’s something you’d like to help with. If you’d
like to drop off a donated item in Aztec, or have an item
picked up, call the TALON office, 334-1039.
WolfWood Wish List: dozer time and equipment rental
for some dirt projects that need doing before winter; 6
gal. water jugs (Aqua from Walmart); six-foot strong
leashes and large choke chains; tarps; bolt cutters;
cement; blankets and rugs for the animals; a new back
door; bailing wire; a good chainsaw, 970-946-9606.
www.wolfwoodrefuge.com
[email protected]
Aztec Safe Treats, Oct. 31
The City of Aztec merchants will again
delight area children with Safe Treats, on
Friday, October 31 from 4 to 6 pm. Look for
the orange pumpkin “Safe Treats” sign in
merchant windows. Contact the Aztec
Chamber of Commerce, 334-9551,
with questions.
StarBrite Creations
105 S. Main • Aztec • 334-7306
Have a Safe Halloween!
~ Joy
Gifts of Spirit, Jewelry, Crystals & Gemstones,
Metaphysical Tools & Supplies,
Feng Shui and Clothing
Aztec Haunted House
The AHS Key Club will be running their ever popular
Haunted House for Charity on two separate nights this
year. On Saturday, October 25th, the Haunted House
will be open at the old City Glass building on the corner
of Aztec Blvd. & Light Plant Rd. from 7 - 10 pm. On
Halloween night, Friday, October 31st, it will also run
from 7 - 10 pm, so come by after Safe Treats.
Prices are $4 adult and $2 for children 12 and under,
with the proceeds going to local charities, March of
Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network and UNICEF.
Remember, this place is scary and terrifying for the
very young - rather than having an age limit imposed,
it’s requested that too-young children be spared the trip!
For more info, 330-4631.
Subscribe to TALON!
$16/ year • 24 issues delivered to your mail
box. Send info & check to: TALON
POB 275, Aztec, NM 87410
Have a safe and Happy
Halloween!
Stop by our Aztec location at 104 W. Aztec Blvd.
I had just gotten home from work and it had been a
hard day full of complaints and disagreeable people.
“Home” was my sanctuary and I took a deep breath
once I pulled into my driveway. I walked through the
front door and was immediately greeted by a rambunctious eight year old. “You’re home! You’re finally
home!” she shouted as she threw her arms around me.
”I’ve waited all day for you to get here!” Trying to control my curiosity, I put my things on the kitchen table
and opened the fridge to get a cold glass of water.
Looking in, I noticed that the lid to the carton of eggs
wasn’t closed and saw that quite a few of the eggs were
missing. I frowned. That was odd since I had just bought
the carton of eggs yesterday. Maybe someone accidentally broke one, I thought to myself? I shrugged it off
and turned to face my granddaughter. “So how was
school today honey?” I asked
“It was good, gramma,” She beamed. “I got a 90 on
my spelling test and we learned about chickens and
eggs!”
“Good for you! I bet that was interesting. Have you
done your homework?”
“I will, but first, I have something I want to show
you.”
Oh, honey, can it wait a minute? I just got home…”
“Stay right here and I’ll bring it to you!” She ran out
the back door and in a few minutes, she was back.”
Look, gramma! See! I planted these eggs in the backyard so that I could hatch some chickens.” She lifted up
her hands to show me three very dirty eggs.
I shook my head. “Honey, those eggs won’t hatch.
They were bought at the store. They won’t make baby
chickens.”
“But why not?”
“Because, those are the eggs that we cook with”
“Aren’t these chicken eggs?”
I nodded, “These eggs aren’t able to make baby chickens anymore. Besides, you don’t grow chicken’s in the
dirt like you do flowers.”
She frowned and then looked up at me suspiciously,
“Okay then, how do I grow chickens?”
There were several ways that I could have answered
that question, but sometimes it’s best to just smile, give
them a big hug and say, “I’ll tell you later.”
You’re invited to… a
Halloween Carnival
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club will
transform itself into “The Aztec Boos &
Ghouls Club” for the scariest night of
the season. On Friday, October 31th, the
Aztec Boys & Girls Club, located at 311
S. Ash Ave., will be hosting their annual
Halloween Carnival from 3 to 6 p.m.
The frightening fun will include:
games, prizes, costume contest, face
painting, a haunted house, and other
ghostly activities. All ages are invited to
this scream-of-a-good-time-carnival.
There is no cost, no membership requirement, and costumes are not required to have a bewitching good time.
So, please bring your best Halloween “Spirit” to the
Aztec Boos & Ghouls Club Halloween Carnival.
Guaranteed, you’ll have a BOOtiful time.
Pumpkin Carving
Workshop
The Farmington Recreation Center is sponsoring their
annual Pumpkin Carving Workshop on Saturday,
October 25 from 9:00 a.m. to Noon to be held at the E3
Children’s Museum & Science Center.
This workshop is for beginning to advanced pumpkin
carving. Learn new carving techniques for traditional
carved pumpkins, relief carving, and sculpted pumpkins.
Learn about many different tools to make your pumpkin
something special. Turn a humdrum pumpkin into a
masterpiece.
There will be carving demonstrations and hands on
carving practice to get the feel for the new techniques
and skills you’ll be learning. Individual advice and help
will be provided to get you started and keep you going
to create your own uniquely carved pumpkin. The
workshop will be led by Jay Peterman, the pumpkin guy.
Let’s get carving!
Register by Thursday, October 23rd at the Recreation
Center. All ages are welcome, children ages 14 and
under must be accompanied by an adult.
The cost is $12 per person or $15 for an adult/child
combo. Please bring your own pumpkin, and any carving tools you have.
The Farmington Recreation Center is located at 1101
Fairgrounds Rd., Farmington, NM and the E3 Children’s
Museum & Science Center is located at 302 N. Orchard,
Farmington, NM. FMI, call (505) 599-1184.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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US national debt clock runs out of digits
“Helping Stop the Cycle of Abuse
in Our Community”
Such is the surge in America's debt that even technology is finding it difficult to measure its level as a clock earmarked for keeping a tab on country's national debt has run out of digits! The operator of the National Debt Clock,
installed at Times Square in New York, has now dropped the dollar sign in the total figure to accommodate a ten trillion dollar figure.
A replacement for the clock with two additional digits that would be able to account for up to a quadrillion dollars of
debt is expected only by the next year.
The existing clock can accommodate up to 9,999,999,999,999 dollars (just one dollar short of USD 10-trillion) of
debt with a dollar sign ($) preceding it, but the clock has started showing the figure without the dollar sign after the
debt level recently reached the 10-trillion dollar level.
At the last check, the clock showed the United States' total
national debt at about 10,250,000,000,000 dollars (10.25 trillion
dollars). With an estimated population of about 305 million, this
The Outstanding Public Debt as of 15 October
results into an average debt of close to 34,000 dollars for every
2008 at 07:19:57 PM GMT is:
US citizen.
The clock is said to have been first installed in 1989 when the
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Glennie (Faverino) Cleve and Jim Babcock wed
In front of family and friends and after 35 years, high school
sweethearts, Glennie (Faverino) Cleve and Jim Babcock finally said
"I do."
The wedding took place June 14, 2008, just as the sun was setting
on the lake at the Old Bridge Club House in Houston, Texas.
Attendees for the bride were her three sons, Chris, Tristen and
Trae Cleve. Matt Babcock, Jim's son, stood with his dad as Best
Man.
The couple's two-year-old granddaughter, Brilee Combs (daughter
of Jaicee and Rusty Combs, Commanche, OK) stole the show as
flower girl.
In true Texas fashion, a bar-b-que dinner and dancing followed
until early in the morning.
Among family in attendance were Jim's parents Jim and Betty
Babcock, Bloomfield; daughter and family Jaicee and Rusty
Combs; his brother Rod Babcock, Sulpapa, OK; and his aunt
Mairon of Houston, Texas; and Bo and Allison Faverino of
Houston.
Glennie was escorted by her mother, Cleo McMinn of Houston
and grandmother, Nellie Willmuth, formerly of Aztec, sons Chris
Cleve, Seminole, TX, Tristen and Trae Cleve, Miami Beach, FL.
The couple makes their home in Houston.
In true Babcock fashion, the groom and the rest of the Babcock
men went deep sea fishing the next morning, but the couple is planning an extended Caribbean honeymoon in December.
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Michelle Moran The Heretic Queen
The winds of change are blowing through Thebes. A
devastating palace fire has killed the Eighteenth
Dynasty's royal family - all with the exception of
Nefertari, the niece of the reviled former queen,
Nefertiti. The girl's deceased family had been branded as
heretical, and no one in Egypt will speak their names. A
relic of a previous reign, Nefertari is pushed aside, an
unimportant princess left to run wild in the palace. But
this changes when she is taken under the wing of the
Pharaoh's aunt, then brought to the Temple of Hathor,
where she is educated in a manner befitting a future
queen.
Soon Nefertari catches the eye of the Crown Prince,
and despite her family's history, they fall in love and
wish to marry. Yet all of Egypt opposes this union
between the rising star of a new dynasty and the fading
star of an old, heretical one. While political adversity
sets the country on edge, Nefertari becomes the wife of
Ramesses the Great. Destined to be the most powerful
Pharaoh in Egypt, he is also the man who must confront
the most famous exodus in history.
Sweeping in scope and meticulous in detail, The
Heretic Queen is a novel of passion and power, heartbreak and redemption.
Halloween Fun @ Your Library!
Come join the library staff for some fun at the library
on Halloween. The Halloween festivities on October,
31st, begin at 4:00 pm with the judging of the costume
contest. Come dressed up for a chance to win the contest! We will also be offering safe treats, face painting,
Halloween bowling, and some Halloween crafts. So be
sure and join us for a great time! Questions? Call Angela
at 334-7695
Aztec Public Library
319 S. Ash • 334-7658
Mon - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm
Sat: 9am - 5 pm
Closed Sunday
An Evening with George Herring
George Herring of the Aztec Ruins National
Monument is presenting “How Aztec got its name.” This
is a farewell to George and his family. George is relocating to Oregon Caves National Monument. Join us for a
potluck meal at the library for Mr. Herring's presentation
and to wish them good fortune in their new adventure.
We will be celebrating George and his family on
October 23rd at 6:30 pm. If you have any questions
please call Angela Watkins at 334-7695.
Have some home projects you've wanted to do?
Check out what's new:
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Complete Plumbing
Complete Wiring
Complete Tiling
Great Kids Rooms Collection
Design Ideas for Kitchens
Sprinklers & Watering Systems
New Color Schemes Made Easy
The Complete Guide to Masonry & Stonework
Story Time @ your library
Oct. 16th: Cooking up a spooky time! Plumply,
Dumply Pumpkin and some Halloween snacks!
Oct. 23rd: Flashlight stories and Halloween fun!
Oct. 30th: Halloween masks and Halloween stories!
B is for BOOKS: Vote YES for Libraries State GO BOND B
Farmington — In this year’s elections in November, voters will be urged to support their local public
libraries, school libraries and college and university libraries by voting “yes” on General Obligation Bond B.
Library essentials such as books, magazines, computers and computer software are needed to help maintain
San Juan County’s increased demand for its library resources. Passage of the measure could result in an estimated $527,412 for libraries in San Juan County.
For many libraries, GO Bond B is the only way they can receive funding to purchase new materials and
keep their technology up to date. Librarians who are now realizing the benefits of a similar bond passed in
previous years hope that voting in 2008 will secure another successful year for their library.
Louise Hoffmann, San Juan College Library Director and past regional coordinator for the Library Books
Bond 2006 Committee, a registered political action committee supporting passage of GO Bond B, explained,
“Libraries in San Juan County would experience a really positive impact if Go Bond B was passed. For example, being able to upgrade public access computers, medical reference sections and school libraries would
improve the materials the teachers need to support their curriculums. It’s good to know we would be helping
to shape the future of our students in this way if San Juan County was successful.”
A breakdown of how much libraries in this area would receive is estimated as follows:
ESTIMATED FUNDING UNDER GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND B
Overall Funding for San Juan County (est.)
Estimated Funding Breakdown:
Public Libraries
School Libraries
Academic (College & University) Libraries
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$527,412
$186,509
$186,603
$154,300
Source: www.bondsforlibraries.org
Leanne Hathcock, Director of the Aztec Public
and regional coordinator for the Library Books
for Bond 2008 Committee in San Juan County;
echoes Louise’s sentiments, “the GO Bond funding has made a tremendous difference at our
library. When we moved into our brand new
facility in 2005 we were able to purchase new
computers for the library. We were also able to
purchase more multi-media materials like DVDs and
books on CDs for our patrons that we might otherwise
not been able to afford. The Library GO Bond funding
has made a world of difference in the quality of service
we can provide our patrons.”
FMI about General Obligation Bond B, persons can
visit the Library Books Bond 2008 Committee website
at www.bondsforlibraries.org or call (505) 988-4751.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Aztec Farmers Market
LAST MARKET - October 22nd!
Wednesdays 4:30 pm — sell out or 7 pm
Where: Westside Plaza in Aztec
(Aztec Blvd. between Fredrick and N. Light Plant Rd.)
For more info, contact Pauline at 334-3290 or
email: [email protected]
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The classical comedy, The Importance of Being Earnest, opened the San Juan College
Theatre season in the San Juan College Little Theatre. Remaining performance dates are
October 17 and 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Considered by many critics as part satire, part comedy of manners, and part intellectual farce, The Importance of Being Earnest is regarded by many as Oscar Wilde’s masterpiece. This play gleefully pokes holes in one of humankind’s greatest artifices – the
conventions of romantic love. Witty and intelligent banter is at the center of this comedy as the characters’ test not only the love of their suitors but the conventional values of
society.
When both Gwendolyn Fairfax and Cecily Cardew desire to marry a man named
Earnest, two men step forward claiming to be Earnest Worthing. Mistaken identity, dark
secrets from the past, and righteous moralism all play a role in determining who really
is “Earnest” and if either of these men are “worthy” of Gwendolyn and Cecily’s hands’
for marriage. By the end of this comedy, the two pairs of lovers decide to follow their
hearts as they reunite after learning “the importance of being earnest!”
Cast members include SJC students Shannon Boettler, Pam Breithaupt, Cindy Reed,
and Laura Stackhouse; community members Tim Bagley, Heath Cates, Ron Kronig, and
Paul Stewart III; and high school student Brandon Lucas. SJC student Monique
Cochran is the stage manager.
Tickets are available at the San Juan College Box Office, and are $8 for adults and $6
for students and senior citizens. For further information, call the box office at 566-3430.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
PAGE 15
Three featured artists at Feat of Clay
Feat of Clay, a co-op Art Gallery, will hold its monthly artist’s reception October 24, 2008 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Feat of Clay is located at
107 S. Main, Aztec, NM.
Three artists are featured: potter Steve Biernacki; photographer
Connie Gotsch; and jeweler Trudi Ferrell.
Steve Biernacki said “My work is influenced by the water, earth, sky
and the natural landscape in the high desert area of Northwestern New
Mexico.
I have been throwing functional ware for about 10 years in an area
where clay art has a wonderful history and is held in high regard. My
interest and research has been to create pieces that are timeless and
show off New Mexico's native natural colors. I believe most folks are
creatures of habit and their favorite bowls and mugs will gravitate to
the front of the cabinet and get used on a daily basis. My goal is to continue to make wares that are cherished and used daily.”
Photographer Connie Gotsch is familiar to listeners of radio KSJE.
She has been the San Juan College program director since 1990.
Connie studied photography at the New York School of Visual Arts
under Alfred Stiegliz.
She says, “I like Alfred Stieglitz’
idea of walking around with a
portable camera and shooting what
catches my eye. I like Ansel Adams’
methods of exposing and developing
a negative.
What you will see at Feat of Clay
is a combination of their approaches.
Black-and-white photography is special because there’s nothing like film
to catch the light.’’
Trudi Ferrell is a life-long New
Mexican. She retired from San Juan
College last year after fifteen years
as an adjunct instructor in the Art
Department. At SJC she taught
Drawing and Orientation to Art
classes but was primarily an art eduTrudi Ferrell
cation instructor and worked in that
capacity at SJC and also in the UNM
graduate education program.
During this past year she has worked in two new forms of expres-
Functional wareby Steve Biernacki
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Renaissance Faire
Connie Gotsch photography
sion, Precious Metal Clay and Glass
Fusing. “I have taken classes from wonderful instructors, Thelma Daly and Jinx
Bolli. I am delighted with these new
media and am looking forward to being a
part of this show at Feat of Clay.”
Family emergency preparedness training in Aztec
San Juan County Office of Emergency Management will again be hosting family emergency preparedness training.
The course includes household hazardous chemical identification, fire safety, pets in emergencies, family plan, emergency medical, light extrication techniques, and much, much more.
Class is two days long, 8:30am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. Children 14 and older are welcome with
adult supervision.
Class is FREE!!!!!!!
A class is scheduled for November 1st and 2nd, 2008 at the SJC Fire Operations Center, 209 S Oliver,
Aztec.
A second class, scheduled for January 17th and 18th, 2009 at the same location, is taking applications.
Anyone who would like to learn more about emergency preparedness or who might be interested in
attending one of the 2 day trainings, can contact Michele Truby-Tillen at 505-334-1180 or email [email protected].
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Sunday, October 19, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While the smell of roasting turkey wafts through the
cool autumn air, a band of brightly dressed gypsies, followed by armored fighters, emerge around the bend in
the mottled sunlight beaming through the richly colored
leaves along the Animas Park River Walk in
Farmington. This is a sight you may encounter if you
visit the largest Renaissance Faire in the Four Corners.
This event is replete with artisans, food, magicians,
and processions of nobility. Many other great surprises
await you at this popular event. Feast your eyes on intricate juggling, equestrians, and belly dancing as the
sweet sound of the dulcimer fills your ears. Sword fighters battle in front of lords and ladies, while drums beat
in the background. After shopping, eating, and taking in
the world-class performances, you may have your fortune read or perhaps even fight a knight. There is also an
authentic medieval encampment set up at the Faire,
along with two performance stages and a tournament
field. The 9th Annual Farmington Renaissance Faire
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Meet the candidate: Robert E. Oxford
My name is Robert E. Oxford and I’m a candidate for
the San Juan County Commission, District 3, which
includes Bloomfield, Aztec, Navajo Dam, Blanco,
Turley, Cedar Hill, and parts of Crouch Mesa. I lived in
Bloomfield from 1978 to 1988 and in Aztec from 1991
to the present. I have three children who all graduated
from Bloomfield High School. In fact, my younger son
graduated with my opponent. I am a Professional
Engineer and Land Surveyor. I operated and ran Oxford
Engineering out of Bloomfield from 1981 to 1987. I
worked for the State Engineer and ran the Aztec Office
from 1987 to 1999 when I retired. I currently do water
right research under a company called B. J. Resources,
Inc.
I have run for Aztec City Commissioner before but
was never elected. My opponent is currently the Mayor
of Bloomfield and will probably try to hold both jobs if
elected. I believe being Mayor of Bloomfield and a
County Commissioner of District 3, which includes
other areas besides Bloomfield, would surely be a conflict of interest. I am very much interested in protecting
the county’s present and future water supply and will
bring much expertise to the county commission on this
issue.
When operating Oxford Engineering I surveyed many
of the area0 roads around
San Juan County and
understand the importance
of the secondary road system to the county. I question the need to move
County Offices out of
Aztec, which is the County
Seat, to other areas. I
believe there are problems
with employee morale,
especially at the Detention
Center (jail) where mandatory overtime is perhaps
excessive.
My retirement allows me
to spend the necessary time
required to study the issues that come before the county
commission and I should be able to attend all meetings.
I ask for your vote for County Commissioner, District 3.
Thank you,
Robert E. Oxford
301 Crandall Dr., Aztec, NM 87410
Phone 505-334-9270, Cell 505-330-2284
Candidate Slaven-Emond still the best choice for us!
Since 1984, Nurse AliceMarie Slaven-Emond has
been a community activist working to make San Juan
County an even better place to live. Check the back page
of this edition for more information.
With eleven years of university education, once a
teacher and now a nurse practitioner providing health
care to our county every day, she is more than qualified
to serve us in the New Mexico State House of
Representatives.
The largest budget expenditures for New Mexico are
Education, Healthcare and Human Services. What she
knows about each of these will mean better spending of
our hard earned tax dollars. She is an “out of the box”
problem solver. As a calculated risk taking progressive,
she will work to mediate for more funding for the local
projects.
As a small business owner since 1992, she understands the costs of doing business. She knows the challenge of working for yourself.
The local economy is majorly based on Oil & Gas,
Higher Education and Medical Services. She knows if
we can not get land leases for drilling, doctors do not
stay and education is not
funded, then San Juan
County suffers.
If we want change, we
have to change what we
do. Think of this information: the NM State House
has 70 members, 2/3 are
Democrats, 21 are women,
45% are of Hispanic
Heritage, more than 6 are
of Native or AfroAmerican Heritage. Nonreservation representatives
from San Juan County are
all white Republican males.
We can elect a progressive
with a long track record of community leadership and
get more done at the Roundhouse.
The question is not qualifications. The question is,
“Do we want better chances for change?”
Guardian Angel Home
Health dedicated to care
Guardian Angel Home Health’s motto is “Love, Faith,
Hope and Dreams of Tomorrow” and is a community
conscience company that is dedicated to the excellent
care of our patients. We provide care to patients with
temporary or long-term disabilities. We provide skilled
nursing services, home health aides, physical, occupational and speech therapy in the patient’s home.
Guardian Angel Home Health was started by Dixie
Thompson, RN on August 1, 2003 in a small office on
Navajo Street in Farmington with 3 employees. The
business outgrew that office quickly and was moved to
20th street where she operated for 1 1⁄2 years. After
experiencing growing pains once again, the office was
moved to 4801 N Butler, Suite 2000 in Farmington
where it is presently located. She currently employs
nearly 60 people.
Dixie wasn’t satisfied with just helping people in the
home health aspect of the business. She felt she could
help more people by expanding the business to include
licensure in two new programs. The first program is a
Medicaid based waiver program. This program provides
homemaker services for those patients who qualify. The
hospice program assists patients in the final stages of
their lives with comfort, dignity, harmony and peace.
Our hospice program is “Compassion in Action.”
The building on North Butler wasn’t large enough for
these new programs and the home health business, so
the Medicaid and Hospice programs are located in Suite
3000, just next door to the home health building.
Many of our patients are unable to pay the high cost
of necessary medical equipment, such as wheelchairs,
shower chairs, toilet seat risers, walkers, hospital beds,
lifts, etc. If you have any such good used equipment
lying around, please consider donating it to our programs.
We are also recruiting volunteers for our Hospice program. Volunteers can work directly with our patients by
sitting with them to relieve the caregiver. They may
watch TV or read with them or just be a friend. Indirect
volunteers can help with shopping, errands, yard-work,
help with charity activities for our benevolence fund, or
any other talent or skill you may have.
If you have questions about our Hospice program, volunteering, or have any items you would like to donate,
please contact Michelle Tucker, Volunteer Coordinator at
325-5659. If you have any questions about our home
health services, call us at 564-9002. For questions about
our Medicaid based waiver program, call 325-5723.
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PAGE 17
Local entrepreneur attends annual Mary Kay seminar
Aztec’s Dianne Maras joined more than 35,000 Mary
Kay independent business owners from throughout the
United States and around the world at the company’s
annual seminar held in Dallas, Texas, July 17-Aug. 2.
Mary Kay Inc.’s annual seminar is a business conference held each year in Dallas to educate, motivate and
recognize the accomplishments of the rapidly growing
Mary Kay independent sales force, which includes more
than 1.8 million Independent Beauty Consultants. Mary
Kay® products are sold in more than 30 global markets.
This year’s theme, “Celebrate the Dream” pays tribute
to the business Mary Kay Ash envisioned 45 years ago
that would create an unparalleled opportunity for women
to achieve their dreams.
Before traveling to Dallas, attendees were encouraged
to collect previous pink and platinum Mary Kay® compacts from their customers and bring them to seminar
for recycling. For every compact returned, Mary Kay
Inc. will plant a tree, up to 100,000, in the Bitterroot
National Forest in Montana and Idaho through a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and under the direction of the U.S. Forest Service. According to the Arbor
Day Foundation, Mary Kay Inc.’s donation of 100,000
trees is equivalent to half of a forest.
Other highlights from this year’s seminar include participating in classes on team-building, developing leadership skills, time management, proven sales tips and
balancing career and family.
General assemblies featured
motivational speeches by Mary
Kay Independent National Sales
Directors, top Independent Sales
Directors and executives from
Mary Kay Inc.
Maras began her Mary Kay
business in 2000 and is currently an Independent Beauty
Consultant at Team Leader
level, working towards building
Dianne Maras
her team and becoming a
Director. At seminar, Maras was recognized for consistency in keeping her customers up to date with the latest
trends, as well as numerous challenges that were issued
throughout the year.
Mary Kay Inc., one of the largest direct sellers of skin
care and color cosmetics in the world, achieved another
year of record results in 2007 with $2.4 billion in wholesale sales. Mary Kay® products are sold in more than 35
markets worldwide, and the Company’s global independent sales force exceeds 1.8 million. FMI about
Mary Kay or to find an Independent Beauty Consultant,
log on to www.marvkav.com/dmoss3 or call 1-800MARY KAY (627-9529)
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Aztec Chamber Ribbon Cutting at Adara and Curves
Family, friends and staff gathered for a
GRAND OPENING & RIBBON CUTTING,
facilitated by the Aztec Chamber of
Commerce, on October 4th at noon for Adara
Day Spa & Tanning and Curves in Westside
Plaza. Adara owners Bonny Neil (far right)
and her partner Cecily Sutton (holding the
scissors) hosted the Open House on Oct. 4,
2008 to introduce the “spa” to the area. Bonny
and Cecily are proud to announce their membership with the Aztec Chamber of Commerce.
Adara’s talented staff is gearing up for the
holiday season and say, “We offer a wide
range of services including haircuts for men
and women (holiday “updo's" are always popular). Treat yourself to a perm, hair-color,
body waxing or a facial to compliment your
new hair-do. Our tanning beds are new and
very efficient and result in a beautiful winter
tan.
“Three new services have been added to
Health Center
is now accepting applications
for enrollment.
Hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
We are a ministry of
Aztec Church of the Nazarene
1061 HWY 516 • Aztec
For info, please call 334-6360
NO WAITING LIST!
Adara’s clients: eyelash extensions, Deep Tissue Relaxation or
Stone Massages and a Hairstyler Consultation. Gift Certifications
are available for your holiday gift giving. Walk-ins are always welcome.”
Find me at Adara!
I would like to start out by thanking
all of my very special clients who I have
had the pleasure of knowing and doing
their hair here in Aztec and the Four
Corners. For those who don't know me,
my name is Cecily Sutton, formerly of Mezmerize Salon in Aztec. I have
been doing hair now for 24 years and have found a very special place to
lay my scissors. I have teamed up with a very special nail artist Bonny
Neil and our goal is to give Aztec and surrounding areas a place to come
to get away from it all and this place is Adara Day Spa and Tanning, located at 1415 W. Aztec Blvd., Ste. 8.
Together we hope to give people a relaxed environment and a place
where they can receive the quality work in the beauty industry that they
deserve. I specialize in color and highlights and am certified in Redken,
Goldwell and Framessi. You are guaranteed to look fabulous with the fall
colors that I have been doing - come in as a blonde and leave with the latest trends in color! I also specialize in all formal occasions so if you need
a beautiful designed updo for this season’s parties or if you are about to
have your wedding of a lifetime, come in and get all the latest updoes for
the walk down the aisle. We also specialize in all the new cuts and styles. I
am inviting you to come by 1415 W. Aztec Bld. Ste. 8 in the Westside
Plaza, Aztec. Or call me for your appointment, book early and receive
20% off any service at 505-334-3722.
Thanks again for a great 24 years. Hope to see you soon.
Sincerely, Cecily Sutton
Local Women's Artist/Crafter
Organization Retreat
he Three Rivers Women’s Collective – a local, non-profit group with the
mission of fostering, promoting, educating and encouraging the creative,
artistic women of San Juan County is hosting a local retreat October 18th
from 3:00 to 6:00. Program starts at 3:00 with a BBQ/Pot Luck beginning
at 5:00. Here is an opportunity to learn more about the collective, meet the
member artists and crafters and learn what the collective will be doing this
winter. Please call or email Pam Davis, 360-3330, [email protected] for
more information about the retreat and the collective.
Call 334-1039 to
get your stuff in TALON
I RECENTLY RETIRED FROM LAW
ENFORCEMENT AFTER A SUCCESSFUL
CAREER HERE IN SAN JUAN COUNTY.
DURING THAT TIME, I EARNED THE
REPUTATION OF BEING PROFESSIONAL,
FAIR AND HONEST.
CURRENTLY, I AM THE MAYOR OF
BLOOMFIELD. I HAVE A RECORD OF
DOING “THE RIGHT THING.”
IF ELECTED, I PROMISE TO CONTINUE THAT RECORD BY
REPRESENTING EVERY PERSON AND EVERY AREA OF
COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 - FAIRLY, HONESTLY AND
EQUALLY.
I AM ALWAYS READY AND WILLING TO LISTEN TO YOUR
CONCERNS AND CAN BE CONTACTED AT (505) 632-8374 OR
[email protected] THANK YOU, SCOTT
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• Always unplug appliances when working on them.
• Place heaters away from materials that might catch
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• Keep lamps away from drapes, curtains, furniture
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• When buying tools and appliances, check for the
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Anatomy of gas-pump prices...Part 3 "
by Susan Franzheim
Part III continues to present diverse perspectives on
gas-pricing aspects.
"When 11 gas exporting countries sitting on more than
two-thirds of the world’s gas reserves set up the Gas
Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in Tehran in May
2001, they made clear they were not forming a new cartel. Rather, their aim was to coordinate policies on gaining their share of a growing global market and ensuring
secure supplies to consuming countries. It was also
stressed at the time that the gas exporting group was not
only committed to supplying security but to ensuring
supplies should reach consumers ‘at more rational and
economic costs,’ Turkey’s Zaman Newspaper's Mehmet
Ogutcu reported.
"The birth of the gas group was attended by the oil
ministers of Algeria, Iran, Nigeria, Oman and Qatar, and
by officials from Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia
and Turkmenistan. Norway was present as an observer.
The GECF now includes 15 countries. ... Although the
word ‘cartel’ has been disputed, Russia and Iran are seen
as the drivers behind this concept.
"...Initial plans to coordinate when large projects were
developed to avoid ‘gluts’ of liquefied natural gas
(LNG) have not come to fruition either and whenever
price coordination has been tabled, discussion has been
short.
"In (2007 - Iranian) Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested that Russia and Iran should form a gas cartel;
(Russian) President Vladimir Putin replied...that the idea
was ‘interesting.’ ...The message from Putin’s statements
is that, rather than control of export prices and volumes,
what is under discussion is the possibility of better cooperation and coordination between gas exporters, principally to prevent competition.
"(Then) Argentina, Bolivia and Venezuela discussed
the idea of forming a multilateral organization (‘Opegas
Sur’) along the model of the Organization of Petroleum
Exporting Countries (OPEC) to coordinate regional natural gas exports. ... (European Union) officials have
publicly expressed concern about collusion between
Russia and North African countries.
"...The hype over gas exporter collusion can be seen in
the context of the high oil price environment shifting
political power to producer governments and concerns
over energy supply, especially in Europe. Judging from
the initial response to the Iranian and Russian moves for
a cartel idea, the majority of analysts think that this proposal is rooted in politics rather than economics. ...Oil
ministers of Algeria, Qatar and Bolivia are among those
who have expressed doubt whether gas collusion is possible, let alone likely.
"...There is no shortage of gas, but supply tends to
increase in distinct volume increments, as new investment (in pipelines and/or LNG export/import capacity)
comes on stream. Funding for major projects depends on
securing long-term outlets for the gas under recognized
pricing formulae. Hence, an OPEC-style cartel will be of
little use in the gas market where long term contracts are
the norm...
"...(A)s global gas trading and quantity of LNG produced increases, producer collusion will become more
feasible. ...(C)ommoditization of natural gas -- and
therefore the prospects for price coordination -- has been
constrained by the continued prevalence of regional
markets supplied by piped gas, which makes a cartel
alignment extremely difficult. Furthermore the case for
controlling markets is greatest when prices are low, but
then the divergent political agendas of gas exporters will
still remain a challenge to cooperation on price and volume.
"It is possible that there will be increasing cooperation
between gas exporting countries on matters such as fiscal policy, exploration and production (E&P) strategy
and technology if not on price and export volumes.
Indeed cooperation between producer country national
oil corporations (NOC) is likely as these companies
build their financial and technical capabilities and seek
to satisfy international ambition.
"The...relatively high gas price reduces the chances of
a ‘gas OPEC’ in the near term. At the margin, some
form of pricing framework for freely traded LNG cargoes may be an ambition because LNG lends itself well
to such a cartel because it can be shipped and traded
much as oil is. However, the establishment of a truly
global spot market, responsible for a significant percentage of internationally traded gas, would seem to be a
necessary precursor for any kind of effective role for a
gas OPEC, which could operate to the detriment of gas
importers. This appears to be some way off. If a
strengthened GECF or an embryonic gas OPEC
emerges...it will likely become an organization which at
worst will be just another discussion forum, and at best
may provide its members with an additional source of
political leverage."
Manager of Office Operations for the John Birch
Society - Christopher S. Bentley wrote, "We can set our
watches by it. Every spring, American consumers are
bombarded with the predictable outrage about price
gouging at the pumps. The major media basically recycle the same explanations about increases in demand, to
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OIL & GAS Basics
assuage this year's beleaguered consumers, but with a
different spin to suit the times.
"The U.S. Energy Information Agency reports that
(2007) demand (was) 3.3 percent higher than (2006).
This is a continuation of the demand trend that has kept
oil prices at high levels over the past few years.
• The high prices, however, may be a blessing in disguise. With the extra cash available in the market, oil
companies are more likely to aggressively pursue exploration and to develop techniques to pump more oil from
existing wells.
• ExxonMobil announced (3.7.07) that it plans to
increase its budget for exploration. According to the
International Herald Tribune, the company ‘plans to
spend almost $21 billion exploring for oil and expanding refineries (in 2007)’ and will ‘begin pumping oil or
gas from 20 projects in the next three years after seven
start-ups in 2006.’ The $21 billion exploration budget
amounts to a 5.5 percent increase over the company's
(2006) budget...
• The high prices for oil mean there is increased
incentive to get more production from fields where the
high cost of recovery had allowed production to slump.
According to The New York Times, Chevron...is using
high-pressure steam to get more production from some
of its older operations. In California, production from
the Kern River field dropped to 10,000 barrels per day
by the 1960s, but Chevron is now coaxing 85,000 barrels per day out of the ground by pumping steam into
the wells...
• According to the Times: ‘Within the last decade,
technology advances have made it possible to unlock
more oil from old fields, and, at the same time, higher
oil prices have made it economical for companies to go
after reserves that are harder to reach. With plenty of oil
still left in familiar locations, forecasts that the world's
reserves are drying out have given way to predictions
that more oil can be found than ever before.’
"However, in spite of the media's best efforts to spoon
feed us about why prices continue to fluctuate so much,
with a net trend that is climbing, the average American,
however, remains cynical, and rightly so. (One said)
‘You hear so many excuses it gets to where you don't
believe anything anymore.’
"The fact of the matter is that no matter how well
ExxonMobil and Chevron may improve in their operational efficiency, they will never be able to impact on a
broad basis the price we pay at the pump.
"The Economist of London reported: "...the real reasons for higher oil prices practically unmentioned by the
major media are made clear in the following revelation:
The world's thirteen largest oil and gas firms are
either partially or wholly nationalized through ‘stateowned firms through which governments retain the
profits from oil production. Because these national
champions control as much as 90% of the world's oil
and gas, they can do far more than the likes of Exxon
[ranked number 14 on the list] to assuage the current
worries about supply and to influence the accompanying
record prices. But like most state-owned firms, they are
prone to over-staffing, under-investment, political interference and corruption.’
"The two largest state-owned energy concerns are
Saudi Aramco and the National Iranian Oil Company
Remember Our Veterans
- Support Our Troops
Imagine being away from your family and friends for
Christmas. Imagine putting your life on the line to protect the ones you love. Our troops who are serving
around the world, especially in Iraq and Afghanistan are
doing that on a daily basis.
Now is YOUR chance to make a difference in the
lives of those who selflessly serve their country to protect the people of America.
From October 6th to November 11th we will be collecting items to include in gift care packages for our
troops this Christmas and we can’t do it without your
help.
To get involved, go to verticalradio.org to get a
complete list of care package items we are collecting.
Then drop off the items at Vertical Radio Studios, 2103
West Main in Farmington.
You can also bring the items to our Final Collection
Point at the Farmington Gateway Museum on Tuesday,
November 11th, from 3 to 7pm.
We are also making a CD of encouragement and
prayers for each care package sent to the troops. Please
call and leave a message of support for our troops at
324-5225.
Get involved and partner with Vertical Radio and Blue
Star Mothers to Remember Our Veterans and Support
Our Troops!
Contact Information for Blue Star Mothers
Rita A. Gibson, President - 325-3834 Cell 793-0854
Kim Clemensen - 325-2412 or 324-6071
Jackie Archuleta - 327-3012
(both of which were created, it must be understood, with
U.S. involvement). Also on the list are the Soviet-created Russian firms Gazprom (number 3), Rosneft (number
12), and Lukoil (number 15, right below Exxon Mobil).
Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA is found at number 6.
"In the mean time, as long as we remain collectively
ignorant of the real costs of having allowed our government to tie up our own domestic supplies, while simultaneously forcing our economy to remain dependent on
state-run oil companies from the most unstable part of
the world, we'll continue to get the same lip service rhetoric and promises from our nation's leaders — along
with how they really feel."
The Union of Concerned Scientists reported in
"’Congress Fails to Act; America Pays at the
Pump’...when pipeline problems in Alaska and a refinery accident in Texas sent oil and gas prices up, (that
demonstrated) there is little room for error in America’s
energy refining and distribution system. No new refinery
has been built in the United States since 1976 in part
because of outdated and overly burdensome regulations,
high taxes, and runaway lawsuits. As a result, America is
increasingly importing high value-add refined petroleum
products to meet our demand—a sad turn of events since
American entrepreneurs pioneered much of this industry.
"Not only are we failing to meet our own demand, but
America is poised to miss a fantastic export opportunity;
analysts estimate that the world's energy needs will be
50 percent higher in 2030, with 55-60 percent of that
demand in the form of conventional oil and gas.
"Meanwhile, as Congress fiddles and prices rise here
at home, our international competitors are on the move.
India announced...a multi-billion dollar expansion of its
plan to turn that nation into the ‘world's refinery hub.’
America has failed to build a refinery in a generation,
while India plans to grow its refining capacity by 62
percent over the next five years. America is importing
these critical products; India will export $20 billion
worth of refined products this year. The longer Congress
fails to act, the more jobs and growth America will lose
to over-regulation and higher gasoline prices."
Renaissance Faire Garden Tours
The Riverside Nature Center will host guided tours of
the gardens during the 9th Annual Renaissance Faire in
Animas Park on Saturday and Sunday, October 18 and
19, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Herb gardens were a Renaissance development, and
the Herb Garden and Traditional Knowledge Garden will
be featured in guided tours during the Faire. Tours led
by well-informed guides will begin at intervals throughout the weekend.
The 9th Annual Renaissance Faire will be held in
Animas Park on Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 10:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, 2008 from
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Riverside Nature Center is located off Browning
Parkway in Animas Park. FMI on the Renaissance Faire
Garden Tours, contact Donna Thatcher at 599-1422.
Tattoos and donating blood
okay beginning Oct. 27
Albuquerque, NM – For years, people with recent tattoos wanting to donate blood at centers and blood drives
throughout New Mexico have been told to wait a year
from the date of the tattoo before they donate blood. At
United Blood Services, that rule will change on October
27, and people with recent tattoos will be able to donate
blood if they were tattooed in a state-regulated tattoo
shop with sterile needles and ink that is not reused.
“With the growing popularity of tattoos, we were
deferring more and more donors, most commonly the
young adults we want to initiate as life-long blood
donors. They are the future of the blood supply,” said
Charlene Smith, spokesperson for United Blood
Services, this area’s non-profit community blood
provider. “Many of the high school and college students,
as well as long-time donors know about the one-year
deferral. So those with recent tattoos wouldn’t even consider donating.”
This change affects donations beginning October 27,
and going forward, Smith said, “If we have already told
a donor to wait a year from the date of their tattoo, that
waiting period still stands. If a person gets a tattoo on
October 27, that person would be eligible to donate once
the tattoo has healed, which usually takes about one to
two weeks.”
Smith said state regulations and professional standards
for clean and safe practices for tattoo artists and shops
alleviate concern about the spread of hepatitis, HIV, and
other blood-borne infections.
Those interested in donating blood may call 800-3338037/505-843-6227 or visit
www.unitedbloodservices.org. Blood donors must be 17
years or older without parental consent, and 16-year olds
may donate with parental consent. Photo ID is required.
First-time donors will receive a donor card with their
blood type in the mail shortly after their first donation
and all donors will have access to free cholesterol test
results approximately one week after their donation.
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Obituaries
Cable
Charles W. Cable, 84, of Aztec, died Saturday, Oct. 4,
2008, in Aztec.
Charley was born June 3, 1924, in Animas City, Colo.,
to Fred and Elzora Cable.
He lived in Falfa, Ben Springs, and Bayfield, Colo.,
until he went into the Navy in 1942. After losing his parents at the age of 12, he helped his grandparents support
his two younger brothers by working in the timber and
coal mines.
During World War II, Charley was an Electrician's
Mate aboard diesel submarines. He served on the USS
Gurnard and the USS LaPon during the South Pacific
conflict. While he was in the Navy, he mailed his check
home to his grandparents to help them pay for their
home in Bayfield.
When he came out of the Navy in 1945, he worked in
the timber and oil fields until moving to Aztec. After
retiring from the oil fields, he worked for PNM Gas
until fully retiring in 1986.
Charley enjoyed doing woodwork and building houses
as a hobby. He built his own home, complete with
plumbing, sewer and wiring. He also had a beautiful
rose garden.He was loved and will be remembered by
many friends and family for always being there for anyone that needed help.
Survivors include two brothers, Art (June) and Earl
(Helen); his special aunt, Elsie, who helped raise him;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father;
sister, Josephine; brothers, Freddie and Edward; and his
special Uncle Archie, who also helped raise him.
Graveside services were held Oct. 10, at Florida
Cemetery. Charley was buried next to his mother and
father.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the
local VFW or favorite charity.
Davis
Albert P. "Chic" Davis, 88, formerly of Bloomfield,
passed away Thursday, Sept. 26, 2008, in Globe, Ariz.
He was born June 20, 1920, in Safford, Ariz., to Nile
Stanley Davis and Georgia Gertrude Loy Davis.
He lived in New Mexico most of his life, earning a
living as a truck driver for more than 30 years. He married Beaulah Faye Walker on July 1, 1943, in Salem.
He loved fishing and hunting and his black Labs,
which he spent the better part of his retirement training
for field trials and hunting. He also enjoyed playing
dominoes and cards and working with his hands.
His laughter and his sense of humor will be greatly
missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Faye;
brothers, Arthur, Marion, Perry and Cole; and by sisters,
June and Francis.
He is survived by his son, Bruce and wife, Peggy, of
Globe, Ariz.; daughter, Nyla of Albuquerque; granddaughter, Shawnna and husband, Larry, of Bloomfield;
grandson, Jason of Globe, Ariz.; by great-grandchildren,
Alisha, Ryan, Miranda, Kimberly and Bruce; and by
many close friends.
Graveside services were held Oct. 4, at the Bloomfield
Cemetery, with family members officiating. Pallbearers
were his family and friends. Arrangements were with
Alternative Choice Services, Farmington.
Douglass
David Mark Douglass, 59, born Aug. 6, 1949, to
Kenneth and Dorothy Douglass, died peacefully at his
home Oct. 6, 2008, after a long illness.
David had learned the Bible truth about our creator,
Jehovah, in recent years and found great joy and satisfaction in serving Him. Through his last days, David
found a special comfort in Jesus Christ's words in John
5:24-25 and John 5:28-29.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Bonnie; mother, Dorothy of Florida; sister, Dorothy Ann, of
Connecticut; daughter, Raina, of Alaska; stepson,
Chadley of Alaska; stepdaughter, Mindy, of Alaska;
brother, Thomas and wife, Kate, of Kansas City, Mo.;
and granddaughter, Laina, of Alaska.
The Douglass family would like to thank everyone at
Hospice for the loving care they extended to David and
Bonnie during David's illness.
A funeral service was held Oct. 11, at the Kingdom
Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Aztec.
Florez
Octavio "Dave" I. Florez, 73, died Oct. 2, 2008, in
Albuquerque. He was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Blanco.
Dave married Connie V. Valencia in 1964, in Durango,
Colo. He served in the USMC and was in Korea 1952 to
1953. Dave was honored with the Purple Heart and the
Iraq Mission-Flag was flown in his honor. He was
employed by Standard Metals. His hobbies were gardening and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Cleotilda
Florez; and by his brothers, Joe Ulibarri, Mario Vallejos
and David Casaus.
Dave is survived by his wife, Connie; by their sons,
David (Kathy) Florez, Gerald (Pat) Lopez, Arnold
(Denise) Lopez and Ernie (Eva) Lopez; by daughters,
Cruzie (Ramey) Heddins and Margret Arscott; sisters,
OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Angie Jaramillo, Terry Maldonado and Lyola Gonzales;
brothers Telly Vallejos, Victor Vallejos, Margarito
Casaus and Tony Casaus; and by 15 grandchildren and
13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Oct. 7, at Journey Church,
Farmington, with Pastor David Florez officiating.
Pallbearers were Travis Florez, Joshua Florez, John
Heddins, Daniel Lopez, Brian Lopez and Floyd
Martinez. Honorary pallbearers were Dwayne
Couchaftis and Devin Couchaftis, Dennis Valencia,
Rafael Moreno, Telly Vallajos, Bobby Marquez and
Jerry Marx.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial, Aztec.
Kelly
We will greatly miss our beloved husband, father and
grandfather, Carl James Kelly, the strongest man we
ever knew.
He went home to be with our heavenly Father on
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008.
He passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Carl was known for his devotion to his family and his
great cooking.
He was born to Helen and George Kersley in Le
Loupe, Kans. He grew up on a farm and remained a
farmer at heart.
He was preceded in death by his son, John, and
daughter, Cynthia.
He is survived by Sandy, his wife of 41 years; his
children, Dale, David, Shelley, Debbie, Barbara and
Adam; his grandchildren, Paula, Jason, Travis, Lori,
John Jacob, Rusty, Cole, Nicole, Ashley, Kurt, Emily,
Jody, Laura, Ryan, Magen and Carl; and several greatgrandchildren.
Our family will be forever grateful to the cancer center and hospice for their loving care and a special thanks
to Diane Jaramillo and Del Craddock.
Burial will be private.
Lewis
Bertis Lewis, 87, of Aztec, passed away Oct. 9, 2008,
at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington.
He is survived by his wife, Edna; sister, Billie Owens;
children, Glenda Ray House, Linda Ward, Randy Lewis,
Byrle Lewis and their spouses. Bertis also leaves behind
11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two greatgreat-grandchildren.
Bertis operated Lewis Butane in Grants and Pagosa
Springs, Colo., for 33 years before retiring to Flora Vista
in 1983, to breed horses. He loved and participated in
horse racing his entire life.
Respecting his wishes, no funeral will be held. He will
be buried in Pagosa Springs.
Lewis
Von Lee Lewis, 90, of Bloomfield, died Saturday,
Sept. 13, 2008, in Farmington. He was born Jan. 9,
1918, in Winters, Texas, to Wiley Lewis and Velma
Cunningham Lewis.
Cremation has taken place.
Arrangements were with Alternative Choice
Cremation and Funeral Services, Farmington.
Mead
Arbury E. Mead went home to be with the Lord on
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, in his home in Aztec.
He is survived by Geraldine, his wife of 60 years; by
his children, Angelia Rusco, Jackie Lagree, Charles
Young and Kelly Martin; by numerous grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and by two sisters, Betty
Philips and Naomi Bassinger.
Arbury was affectionately known as "Toad."
Services were held Oct. 1, at Aztec Baptist Church
with Pastor Don Stackpole and Dale Webster officiating.
Interment will be private.
Arrangements were with Alternative Choice
Cremation and Funeral Services, Farmington.
Moya
Ciriaco Moya, 83, of Aztec, died Sept. 27, 2008, in
Farmington. He was born July 15, 1925, in Cuba, to
Candido Moya and Sophia (Serrano) Moya.
Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Oct. 4, at St.
Joseph's Catholic Church in Aztec. The celebrant was
Father Joe Blonski.
Interment followed at Aztec Community Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial, Aztec.
Sandoval
Mary B. Sandoval, 81, of Bloomfield, died Friday,
Sept. 29, 2008, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in
Farmington. She was born May 15, 1927, in Otis, to Mr.
and Mrs. Largo Begay.
She was preceded in death by her parents; by three
brothers, Henry, Charles and Curl Begay; one sister,
Julia Begay; son-in-law, Herbert Trujillo; and by two
grandsons, Myron Trujillo and Devon Theo Garcia.
She is survived by Kee Sandoval, her husband of 59
years; by sons, Edison, Gilbert, Emerson and Irvin
Sandoval; by daughters, Susie Trujillo, Lucy, Lula
Garcia, Lena, Ethelene and Evelyn; and by sisters,
Louise Harkes, Rose Sanchez and Maybelle Begay. She
also is survived by 17 grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren.
Funeral services were held Oct. 2, at Brethren in
Christ Mission in Otis, with Ben Stoner presiding.
Interment was at the Brethren in Christ Mission
Cemetery.
Arrangements were with Cope Memorial Kirtland
Chapel.
Don’t be afraid to apply
online for Social Security
Social Security 2008
Annual Wage and Tax
Reporting Seminar
The Social Security Administration in conjunction
with the San Juan College Small Business Development
Center will present a free seminar on Wednesday,
November 5, for those who are responsible for filing
end-of-year annual wage reports (W-2s/W-3s) for their
own or someone else’s employees or if they are involved
in the hiring process.
The seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the
Zia Conference Center in the Health and Human
Performance Center on San Juan College’s Farmington
campus.
Get the most up-to-date information about the
required annual wage reporting (W-2) process. Learn
how to report employee earnings to Social Security electronically by utilizing the Internet to file both large and
small W-2 and W-2C reports. Electronic filing is easy,
safe and secure and can save time and money while
helping improve the overall accuracy of W-2 reports.
Other topics to be discussed are the correct formatting
of employee names, the online Social Security Number
Verification Service, the process for reconciling IRS
Form 941 tax data with Form W-3 wage data, and suggestions for avoiding the most common reporting errors,
including name and Social Security number mismatches.
Accountants, bookkeepers, third-party preparers,
domestic employers, small employers, and large
employer representatives from payroll or human
resources/personnel should plan to attend.
Contact Jill Bumby at (505) 566-3528 or
[email protected] to register for this free
seminar. Please register early because seating is limited.
By Rita Lopez, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Farmington
On Halloween, ghosts and goblins, monsters and
skeletons, and all sorts of creatures will roam the streets
with tricks and asking for treats. It can be a little frightening, even though it’s all in jest.
There’s something else that needlessly frightens some
people: applying online for Social Security retirement
benefits. But the good news is that those fears should be
just as unwarranted as being afraid of children in costumes.
Save yourself a trip and apply for benefits from the
safety of your own home or office by going online.
Applying for Social Security benefits online doesn’t
have to send shivers down your spine. There’s nothing
to be afraid of at www.socialsecurity.gov.
More and more people are discovering how convenient and easy it is to apply for benefits online at Social
Security’s website.
If you’re not quite ready to retire, but you’d like to
begin planning for it, there’s an easy way to do that
online too. Visit www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator for a
quick, accurate estimate of your future retirement benefits. Then, once you’ve fleshed out your retirement
plans, you know where to go when the time comes to
apply for benefits.
Does deciding when you should apply for retirement
benefits seem tricky? Read our fact sheet When to Start
Receiving Retirement Benefits at
http://socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10147.html for information that should make your decision easier.
Whether you’re ready to retire now or just want to
take a peek, don’t be afraid to visit
www.socialsecurity.gov. You’ll find that it’s full of useful treats.
Family Crisis Center: Farmington
505-325-3549
Nat’l Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
Domestic Violence Legal Hotline
1-877-974-3400
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
Start holiday shopping
on November 1st!!
Aztec Seniors will provide
one of the first opportunities
for holiday shopping on
November 1, 2008
The Aztec Seniors, Inc., a
local, non profit organization,
will be sponsoring one of the
first bazaars for the upcoming holiday season.
There will be something for everyone – music, food,
raffle, door prizes, and many booths sporting handcrafted, one-of-kind items for sale.
Vendors will be selling, among other things, lotions
and potions, jewelry, pottery, wood carvings, and fiber
arts by local artists and crafters.
Don’t miss this opportunity to purchase a raffle ticket
for a beautiful handmade afghan, tickets $1 each or 6 for
$5, to be raffled off at the end of the event.
If you are a vendor and would like to sell, the price is
certainly right! Booth spaces are still available for only
$15.
That $15 provides vendors with an 8 X 8 space, a
table and two chairs. Some spaces have access to electricity for an additional $5. All are available on a first
come, first served basis. For additional information and
an application for booth space, please call Pam Davis at
334-7617 or email [email protected].
This great opportunity takes place November 1st, from
9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Aztec Civic-Senior Center,
101 S. Park Avenue, Aztec.
Want more abundance?
Complimentary introduction to
The Prosperity Process
Saturday, October 18 / 5:30 - 7pm
Email [email protected]
for details. Event in Cedar Hill.
Prosperity? Today?
Have you decided whether you are going to participate in what the news is calling the “financial meltdown,” another “depression,” or, at the very least, a “crisis”? Yes, there is a choice. It is not mandatory to participate. We each can choose to be prosperous regardless of
our circumstances. After all, circumstances only exist for
the moment. Changing your circumstances starts with
how you think. Fearing “the worst” will happen feeds
“the worst” and helps it happen. The opposite is also
true. Find happiness anywhere in your life and your happiness will increase. No circumstance can control your
thoughts – only you can. By thinking differently – and
then acting on your different thoughts – your life
changes automatically. Try it for 28 days. Choose to be
happy for 28 days straight and see what the effects are.
We in the Aztec community can help the entire world
by being our most prosperous selves – right now, regardless of circumstances. This is a powerful time that calls
for powerful community (working individually together)
to make sure that we live through the times with ease.
If you want to find out about a structured Prosperity
Process that works in 28 days, email Jean McClelland to
receive your personal invitation to a complimentary
introduction. To participate in the process, you must
have an email account. To attend the complimentary
introduction, you just have to show up! Send an email to
[email protected] to receive your invitation.
Harley’s Humor
Perpetuated in memory of Harley Sills
My friend, an ex-Marine aviator, wanted to show
off his new twin-engine plane. I was riding along as
he put it through its paces. Suddenly, we were caught
in a violent thunderstorm, with lightning crashing all
around us.
Next, we lost the radio and most of the instruments.
As we were being tossed around in the sky, Bob
said, "Uh-oh!"
Fearing the worst, I asked, "What's wrong now?"
Bob replied, "I got the hiccups. Do something to
scare me."
“If access to health care is considered a
human right, who is considered human
enough to have that right?”
- Paul Farmer
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GMO Basics: FAQs part 4
A GMO (genetically modified organism) is the result
of a laboratory process of taking genes from one species
and inserting them into another in an attempt to obtain
a desired trait or characteristic, hence they are also
known as transgenic organisms. This process may be
called either Genetic Engineering (GE) or Genetic
Modification (GM); they are one and the same.
The Health Dangers
What are the potential dangers of eating GM foods?
There are a number of dangers that broadly fall into
the categories of potential toxins, allergens, carcinogens,
new diseases, antibiotic resistant diseases, and nutritional problems.
View all 65 health risks of GM foods at www.seedsofdeception.com/Public/GeneticRoulette/HealthRisksof
GMFoodsSummaryDebate/index.cfm, excerpted from
Jeffrey Smith's comprehensive book Genetic Roulette:
The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered
Foods.
Hasn’t research shown GM foods to be safe?
No. The only feeding study done with humans showed
that GMOs survived inside the stomach of the people
eating GMO food. No follow-up studies were done.
Various feeding studies in animals have resulted in
potentially pre-cancerous cell growth, damaged immune
systems, smaller brains, livers, and testicles, partial atrophy or increased density of the liver, odd shaped cell
nuclei and other unexplained anomalies, false pregnancies and higher death rates.
But aren’t the plants chemically the same,
whether or not they are GM?
Most tests can’t determine the differences at the level
of the DNA. And, even if they appear to be the same,
eyewitness reports from all over North America describe
how several types of animals, including cows, pigs,
geese, elk, deer, squirrels, and rats, when given a choice,
avoid eating GM foods.
Haven’t people been eating GM foods without
any ill effect?
The biotech industry says that millions have been eating GM foods without ill effect. This is misleading. No
one monitors human health impacts of GM foods. If the
foods were creating health problems in the US population, it might take years or decades before we identified
the cause.
What indications are there that GM foods
are causing problems?
Soon after GM soy was introduced to the UK, soy
allergies skyrocketed by 50 percent.
In March 2001, the Center for Disease Control reported that food is responsible for twice the number of illnesses in the U.S. compared to estimates just seven
years earlier. This increase roughly corresponds to the
Late-season archery elk hunts
available online Oct. 22
SANTA FE -- Hunters who did not draw an elk
license this season will have another chance beginning
at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, when the Department of
Game and Fish will make 270 late-season archery elk
licenses available online at www.wildlife.state.nm.us.
Licenses for November and December archery elk
hunts in Game Management Units 12, 34, 37 and 50 will
be available -- online only -- on a first-come, first-served
basis beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22.
The special late-season elk archery hunts are designed
to provide additional elk hunting opportunities without
severely impacting the state’s elk herds. Hunter success
for elk is expected to be low because the hunts are for
archery only, late in the season, with a bag limit of one
mature bull elk with six or more points on at least one
antler.
Elk license fees are $91 for residents, $543 for nonresidents. License fees will be charged at the time of successful online application. Only hunters who do not
already hold elk licenses for hunts this season are eligible for the late-season hunts. It is illegal for any hunter
to hold more than one elk license or deer permit in the
same license year.
To be eligible for the late-season hunts, applicants
must have submitted a mandatory harvest report for
2007-2008 if they held deer or elk licenses or permits
for that season. Those who did not submit harvest
reports can still do so for an $8 late fee by visiting a
Department office in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Raton,
Roswell or Las Cruces, or by calling (505) 476-8038.
Details of the late-season archery elk hunts:
* Unit 12: Nov. 22-26, 25 licenses.
* Unit 34: Dec. 6-10, 200 licenses.
* Unit 37: Dec. 6-10, 50 licenses.
* Unit 50: Nov. 8-12, 15 licenses.
For more information, visit the Department Web site
at www.wildlife.state.nm.us or call (505) 476-8000.
period when Americans have been eating GM food.
Without follow-up tests, which neither the industry or
government are doing, we can’t be absolutely sure if
genetic engineering was the cause.
What about GM hormones in milk?
Milk from rBGH-treated cows contains an increased
amount of the hormone IGF-1, which is one of the highest risk factors associated with breast and prostate cancer, but no one is tracking this in relation to cancer rates.
Why do genetically engineered foods have
antibiotic resistant genes in them?
A. The techniques used to transfer genes have a very
low success rate, so the genetic engineers attach "marker
genes" that are resistant to antibiotics to help them to
find out which cells have taken up the new DNA. That
way scientists can then douse the experimental GMO in
antibiotics and if it lives, they have successfully altered
the genes. The marker genes are resistant to antibiotics
that are commonly used in human and veterinary medicine. Some scientists believe that eating GE food containing these marker genes could encourage gut bacteria
to develop antibiotic resistance.
But is there any documented instance of
adverse effects of GMOs on people?
One epidemic was rare, serious, and fast acting, and
therefore more easily discovered. Called EMS, it was
traced to a GM brand of the food supplement L-tryptophan. In the 1980's, the contaminated brand killed about
100 Americans and caused sickness or disability in
about 5,000-10,000 others.
Why are children particularly susceptible
to the effects of GM foods?
Children face the greatest risk from the potential dangers of GM foods for the same reasons that they also
face the greatest risk from other hazards like pesticides
and radiation, these include:
• Young, fast-developing bodies are influenced most.
• Children are more susceptible to allergies.
• Children are more susceptible to problems with milk.
• Children are more susceptible to nutritional problems.
• Children are in danger from antibiotic resistant diseases.
How dangerous, or potentially dangerous, are
GM foods relative to other food dangers, e.g.,
pesticides, irradiation, additives, preservatives?
Since so little research has been done on the safety of
GM foods, it is not possible to rank its risks. Unlike the
others, GM crops persist in the environment, and may
continue to pose risks to health for centuries.
In addition, transfer of transgenes to gut bacteria may
present long-term chronic exposure, since the foreign
protein may continue to be produced inside of us after
we no longer consume the GM food.
Next: Dangers to environment and traditional agriculture
www.responsibletechnology.org
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Full line of trailer parts - from axles to hitches
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
no charge - no frills 15 word personal classified.
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Adult Faith Formation
St. Joseph Catholic Church • 500 N Mesa Verde, Aztec
Thursdays 7:00 PM - Classes resume September 25
Childcare provided
Upgrade your spiritual life
For more information call 334-6535
www.stjosephaztec.com
PUPPIES
• KITTENS • BIRDS • RODENTS
• TROPICAL FISH
REPTILES
Fur, Fin & Feather
PETS
•
GROOM ‘N’ BOARD
•
PET CREMATORY
327-5377 • 5100 E. Main • Farmington
Aztec Cottonwood Storage
Good Rates • Pay first month, second month FREE
Different sizes • RV and Open Space available
Limited hours: 2- 6 pm, Call 334-6111
or 334-7175, leave message
Holy Trinity
Catholic Church
42 Road 3520, Flora Vista
Sunday Mass ... 9:00 am
For more information, call 334-3885
TA L O N C l a s s i f i e d s
Housecleaning in the Aztec/Flora Vista area. For
more info, call 793-0563.
Need bicycle repairs? See Dave at Frontier Sports. 108
N. Main Ave. Saturday 10 - 5. 334-0009.
Have Recycled Building Materials? Place in
Farmington freecycle- classified listing of free items:
www.freecycle.org
Wanted: small tractor, backhoe/front end loader in
decent condition. 334-1551.
Hauling, debris, disposal of appliances, yard cleanup.
Helping Hands, Call Dennis, 505-947-1258.
Bible Study - Fellowship Group: Want to join/start.
Full Gospel, Sabbath Keepers, no 501(C)3. 334-5121.
Professional home cleaning at reasonable rates.
FREE in home estimates. Please call (505)608-9625.
Will pay cash for trailer, good condition, set up in
park. New number, 860-7220.
Will purchase oil/gas and mineral interests. Call 970759-2036 or send inquiries to: Brad Caskey, 10 Town
Plaza #169, Durango, CO 81301.
One bedroom house for rent in Aztec. Available Nov.
15th. $600 month, includes utilities. 486-3052.
Small office for rent in Aztec. Corner of Church and
Chaco. $425/month. 486-3052.
Firewood for sale, pine and cedar mixed. Split and
delivered, $125 a load. Call 330-5037.
Corduroy rocker, needs some fixing by handyman, $5.
Strong suitcase, $2; 2 blankets, $5 total. 505-324-9710.
For sale: 3 axles, off 14’ wide mobile home, wheels &
tires included. $150. Ask for Cotton, 334-1083.
Carpet tile - NEW, 18” x 18”, maroon or red. $60 a
box or $3 a sheet, peel & stick. 632-8901.
Affordable computer services, 505-609-9936. No job
too small or too big.
For Sale: 1973 Ford Grand Torino, Starsky & Hutch
Replica, Completely Restored, Edelbock Engine.
$15,000. 505-320-9282.
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Call us for all of your residential,
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201 Idaho St. • Bloomfield
Waste Corporation
For Sale: 1968 Pontiac Lemans, Great Condition,
Green with White Racing Stripes. $9,500.00. 505-3209282.
House for rent in Aztec, 2bdrm, 2 ba, $1200/month,
970-799-1029.
Honest, dependable & hardworking Christian women
looking to clean home/office Tammy 330-6202
Firewood for sale $200 mixed cord, already split. Will
deliver, 334-0956.
For sale: bookcases, oak fronts, 7 ft. x 7 ft., $100 each.
White cloth vertical blinds, 104” x 58”; 54” x 52”; 78” x
52”, $20 each. 334-1013 or 215-4682.
Cub Scouts Pack 325
Meet every Tuesday at 6:30 at the Aztec Presbyterian
Church (Corner of Church Street and Blanco)
For boys 1st to 5th grade.
For more info, call 334-0654
Homemade Soy Candles,
$7 each. Over 170 scents to choose from and you
choose the colors. 505-632-8901, 8 am - 8 pm.
FOR SALE MOBILE HOME 16X76 1999
WITH FURNITURE. 3BEDROOM 2 BATHS
IN A NICE PARK
BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE $36,000.00
(505) 333-2316 OR (505) 334-2844
Inpatient Physical Therapy Openings
Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango is seeking
qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic team players
to join our Physical Therapy Team. We have an opening for a casual Staff Physical Therapist and a PT
Physical Therapist Assistant. These positions require
current license and certifications for the State of
Colorado. For more information or to apply visit us
on-line at www.mercydurango.org or call Human
Resources at 970-764-3755. EOE.
Need Quality Carpentry work done?
call Steve Dahlstrom Carpentry
505-330-4618. Honest, dependable and reliable.
Narcotics Anonymous
Hotline number
(505-324-1807)
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Lead, Arsenic, Other Harmful Chemicals found
in popular toys; Michigan-based Ecology Center
releases testing results and Consumer Action
Guide at www.HealthyToys.org
Guardsmark Security
Have immediate openings for
Career Oriented Security Officers
• Must be 21 years old
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Must have Good communication skills
• Must pass background and drug testing
We offer
• 100% employer paid health benefits
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• Voluntary Dental and Vision plans
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Drug and Alcohol Counseling
Domestic Violence Counseling
Family Counseling
Individual Counseling
Youth Counseling
Christian Counseling
Group Counseling Available
Christian Counselor
Christine Ragsdale
Call 505-215-215-8733
Or
Leave a message at the Aztec Library
505-334-7657
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
Rocky Mountain Ramble
The Rocky Mountain Motor Coach Association, an
affiliate of the Family Motor Coach Association, will
hold its 25th annual Rocky Mountain Ramble in
Farmington October 15-18, 2008 at McGee Park. This
event is a regional rally anticipating 500 family member
motor coaches in attendance. Participants will attend
seminars on RV lifestyle, safety, maintenance, driving
and more. This will be the third time the Rocky
Mountain Ramble has been held in Farmington.
During the motorhome event, trade show vendors will
be showcasing RV related products and services. The
trade show, which is open to the public, will include
items such as motorhome accessories, food, mopeds and
satellites. There will be a large display of motorhomes
offered by leading Albuquerque area RV dealers. The
gate fee is $5 per person, children under 12 free.
In 2001, The Farmington Convention & Visitors
Bureau began to seek new events to utilize McGee Park
after its renovation and facilities upgrade. After attending the Family Motor Coach Association’s International
Convention in Perry, GA in March 2002, the Farmington
CVB actively pursued the Rocky Mountain Ramble to
bring their rally to Farmington. In 2004, the Rocky
Mountain Ramble was held in San Juan County for the
first time, as were several other RV rallies. The RV market continues to be successful in the Farmington area.
For additional information regarding the FMCA
Rocky Mountain Ramble, contact Tonya Stinson at
(505) 326-7602.
Priscilla A. Shannon
Attorney at Law
Divorce,
Kinship Guardianships,
and Wills
• 333-2055 •
105 East Chaco • Aztec
“Latinos for Obama”
Slideshow
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Printmaking workshop
Learn more about the art of printmaking with Michael
Vigil, Saturday, October 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the
Henderson Fine Arts Center, room 9033.
Those attending will have an opportunity to experience monotype and collography. The cost to attend the
workshop is $150, and materials will be provided.
Vigil is best known for his sensitivity to a variety of
media and his own willingness to experiment. He paints
in oil and acrylic, but also makes prints, excelling in the
spontaneous monotype. Other media include pastels and
works on paper.
Register for the workshop by calling Cindy McNealy
at 566-3464 or via e-mail at
[email protected].
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• 888-811-8282 •
You can call the Rape Crisis Center from anywhere in
the state and call an advocate any time
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TREE & WEED SPRAYING
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Carpet & Furniture Cleaning
water • flood restoration
24 hours a day • 334-3965
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All About Style, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Allstate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
American Check Advance . . . . . . . . . .22
Aztec Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Aztec Recycling Center . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Bella’s Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Bugs-a-Winginit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Community Midwives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Computer House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Cottonwood Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Crane’s Roost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Desert View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Five Star Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Fur, Fin & Feather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
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Guardsmark Security . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Healing Haven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Holy Trinity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Home Plumbing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hot Nails by Amy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Jewell’s Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Kiddie Kamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Local Computer Solutions . . . . . . . . . . .4
Maiden & the Crone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
MasTec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
McDonalds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Mercy Medical Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Mezmerize Salon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7,13
Most of Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Mr. Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Nickell’s Worth Bookkeeping . . . . . . . .22
Noah’s Ark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Obama Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Pioneer Heights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Priscella Shannon, Atty . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Prosperity Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Ramsey Realty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Reliance Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rising Sun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Robbins Trailer Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Robert Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,7
Running Horse Memories . . . . . . . . . . .7
San Juan College East . . . . . . . . . . . .17
San Juan County Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . .11
San Juan Regional Medical Center .4,13
Scott Eckstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Sign Worx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Southwest Midwives . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
St. Josephs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
StarBrite Creations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
State Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Sutherland Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
The Palace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
The Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Therapeutic Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Title Services of SJC . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Trading Post News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Transit Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Vanilla Moose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wildwood Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Winter-Sage Construction . . . . . . . . . .14
Zip & Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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The San Juan College Choir will perform its Fall
Concert, Friday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m., in the
Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall.
The audience is sure to enjoy “Gloria” by Vivaldi,
which will be performed by an array of talented voices
from the SJC Concert Choir, San Juan College voice
faculty, guests from the Piedra Vista High School choir,
and other special vocalists from the Masterworks
chorale.
Concert tickets are available at the San Juan College
Box Office, and are $7 for adults and $5 for students
and senior citizens. For further information, call the box
office at 566-3430.
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Christmas Crafts & Collectibles Fair
This year, the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center and the Farmington Recreation
Center are joining forces for the Christmas & Collectibles Fair on Saturday,
November 1, 2008 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This special seasonal event has expanded to two locations due to popular
demand. There will be something for everyone! Our craft fair will feature
beautiful handmade crafts, homemade baked goodies, jewelry, toys, collectibles of all kinds, antiques, and raffles at both places.
Don’t miss one of the largest Christmas Craft Shows in the Four Corners
with over 100 vendors to tempt. This is the opportunity to get your Christmas
shopping done early. Find one-of-a-kind presents for the people on your list
who have everything. Join us for lunch, prizes, and great gifts!
Navajo Tacos will be served at the Senior Center for $6.00.
Booths are still available for rent, so reserve your space now! The cost for
anyone 60+ will be $10; 59 and under will be $20. 6-foot tables with chairs
will be provided.
The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center is located at 109 E. La Plata St., call (505)
599-1380. The Farmington Recreation Center is located at 1101 Fairgrounds
Rd., call (505) 599-1184.
Homeless Military Veterans to receive free
services/healthcare at “Military Stand-Down”
Date & Time: Friday & Saturday, October 17th & 18th (9am)
Location: ABQ Veterans’ Integration Center (VIC)
6101 Central Ave NE (1 block west of San Pedro, near Walgreens)
Homeless military veterans will get a chance to get a variety of free services
at a “Stand-Down” for homeless military veterans on October 17th and 18th in
Albuquerque.
Attendees can get medical screening, a free haircut, a shower, free clothing,
free toiletries, and a free hot meal. The Department of Justice will set up a
makeshift court to take care of any misdemeanor citations.
The “Stand-Down” also gives homeless veterans a chance to meet staff and
tour the Veterans’ Integration Center (VIC). The New Mexico Department of
Veterans’ Services (NMDVS) is the major funding source of the center, which
provides housing for residents--who must sign up for a two-year program providing ongoing counseling, health care, and job-training skills.
“The VIC is much more than just a homeless shelter for veterans,” said
NMDVS Cabinet Secretary John M. Garcia. “The Department of Veterans’
Services has set up a place where homeless veterans can get the help and
training they need in order to successfully re-integrate into society.”
There are approximately 200,000 veterans in New Mexico. There are an
estimated 7,000 homeless veterans.
The VIC is currently full with 76 residents. But the NMDVS encourages all
homeless veterans to get on a waiting list.
The Veterans’ Integration Center is located at 6101 Central Avenue
SE….about a block west of San Pedro.
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OCTOBER 16 - 31 • 2008
Point of Thought...
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Then we’ll have to change how we vote
and whom we send to represent us.
Our biggest Expenditures in the
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• Healthcare
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