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August 16- 31 • 2013
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Vol. 21 No. 16
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• Letters: 2 • Key Club Movies: 2 • Cartoons: 4 & 16
• Puzzles: 7, 19 • Living Local: 8 • Oil & Gas: 17
• Classifieds: 18 • Advertisers: 19
The floral designing begins
Bloomfield Florist joins with Los Rancheros 4-H Club to give the Bloomfield Fire Dept. a colorful treat
Bloomfield Florist shows First Responders appreciation
As summer draws to an end and teachers and children
prepare for back to school, chaos seems to be in the air.
While everything is hectic and time rushed for children
and parents alike, Bloomfield Florist took a different
approach to chaos this school season. Sylvia Abeyta,
proud business owner of Bloomfield Florist, saw that
while back to school is a frenzied event, there are outstanding service men and women who deal with high
Brady shows off his creations
stress, tense, turbulent circumstances every day when
they clock into work. This thought propelled Sylvia to
host a First Responder Appreciation Day on August 9,
2013.
Bloomfield Florist teamed up with the Los Rancheros
4H Club, organized by Tiffany Rector (also an employee
of Bloomfield Florist) to make floral arrangements and
deliver them to Bloomfield’s first responders who help
the community in its greatest times of need. The children in the Los Rancheros 4H Club spent a day at
Bloomfield Florist flexing their design skills and making
arrangements to honor Bloomfield’s first responders.
The children enjoyed the opportunity to give back to the
community one last time before school begins and
Bloomfield Florist was ecstatic to join forces with such
eager young minds.
Los Rancheros 4H Club members all had fun and had
a favorite part of their experience. Lane Jordan said that
he, “Enjoyed delivering the flowers” to the first responders and that it was his “favorite part” of the process.
Erica Roberts said, “I loved making the flowers.” Erica
made her arrangements very particularly and stood back
Erica Roberts - Bloomfield’s future florist
to view them from different angles just like a little
florist. Carli Pacheco
said, “I had fun delivering
to the Bloomfield
Ambulance Station and
getting a tour of the
ambulance.” Brady
Jordan stated, “I had fun
at the Bloomfield Fire
Department and taking
pictures with the firefighters.” Jake Roberts was
excited that he “Got to go
inside of the fire truck
and honk the horn,” and
that was his favorite part.
Delaynie Rector said, “I
enjoyed a sucker when
we were all done with the
flowers.” Hard work on
Delaynie’s part earned her
a much deserved treat of a
little sugar. Tympe
Pacheco said that she
enjoyed making the flowers and getting a tour of
the ambulance. Last, but
not least, Dylan Rector
said his favorite part was
“Being the boss while
Flower arrangements delivered to the US Jicarilla Forest Service office
preparing and designing the flowers.”
All in all, the children made and delivered 80 arrangements to the Bloomfield PD, Fire Dept, Forest Service,
and Ambulance Center. They all learned something and
felt the joy of giving back to the community. The girls at
Bloomfield Florist are always innovative in finding new
ways to show appreciation to the community.
Bloomfield Florist not only donated to make the first
responders smile, but they also gave the children the
opportunity to help as an equal and participate in something that really matters to a community. Sylvia Abeyta
and Tiffany Rector outdid their selves on this one. Way
to go girls, you know how to keep Bloomfield smiling
and always guessing as to what event you may do next!
A Truly Honored Employee, Melissa Shelton-Bell
Tallest Wild Sunflower?
This year's entry into the "Tallest Wild
Sunflower in a Garden" category is this
challenger sent in by The Peterson Family
of Dutchman's Hill - measuring an
intimidating 8.5 feet!
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Dog days of
summer are here!
TALON
notes
For TALON info,
call Candy 334-1039
Don’t forget that TALON really is
“community input” - call me about what
you’d like to put in TALON. If you think
you’ve missed the deadline, send it anyway; there may still be space available.
Get YOUR favorite
Sorehead elected!
There’s a great group of Old
Sorehead nominees for 201314: Christina Pina, Amanda
Hawks, Patty Carpenter,
Sandra Lanier, Thomas Payne,
Dean Woodruff, Jason
Thompson, Cody McKinney, Jerry Blake,
Jeff Symonds, Chyrl Larabee and Kelly
Eaves. They will be out working hard for
your pennies.
These nominees will be out campaigning/fundraising until September 13th,
wearing their “official” sorehead nominee pin. Each penny collected counts as a
vote (feel free to give money in any
denomination - the bigger the better!).
The six who collect the most penny votes
will reign as the new Old Soreheads for
the next year (and will always be Aztec
Soreheads).
The recipients of this year’s Sorehead
fundraiser dollars will be the Aztec Cub
Scouts, Pack 325 to provide funds for
patches, achievement awards, and camping trips and Mosaic Academy in Aztec
where the money will be used to get
accessible water to the classrooms. Both
recipients are thankful to all the nominees for Aztec's local Soreheads of
2012/2013. Good Luck to the Soreheads.
You can see who the new Aztec
Soreheads are at the Aztec Museum
Founders Day parade in Aztec on
Saturday, September 21st, 2013. For
more information, call the TALON
office, 334-1039 or Stephanie at 5168124.
Who will be added to the list of
previous Soreheads in 2013?
Emory Minium
Alvin Klein
Flavio Chavez
Riley Roland
Layne Smith
Johnston Jeffries
Brenda VanDegrift
Margaret McDaniel
Debi Lee
Don Greenwood
Steve Christensen
Jerry Hanhardt
Clement Koogler
Grady Hynson
Dink Brimhall
John Faverino
Joe Sanchez
Sid Martin
Bryan Poe
Ray Richardson
Chuck Buck,
Bert Bennett
Jane Boling
Buster Dial
Karen Lynch
Ed Cooper
Vickie Robinson
Harley Sills
Bob Weaver
Phyllis Wright
Debbie Klein
Sally Burbridge
Kim Hodge
Leanne Hathcock
Ron Holloway
Margo Bryson
Audrey Casey
Bob Ramsey
Stephen Parks
Warren McNall
Matt Graves
Lee Crane
Mary Hayes
Denise Collette
Gene Dudgeon
Russ Allen
Joy Hoban
Doug Larsen
Tony Brooks
Vote
Steve Rabourn
Mike Padilla, Sr.
Paul Merrett
Niki Rubow
Susan Motz
Annette Tidwell
Robert Anderson
Ruth Blake
Dolly Detour
Mike Paschall
Alexandra Bassett
Jerrie Frame
Sandy Martin
Carroll Grzelczyk
Bobby Rivas
Paul Montanari
Merrill Adams
Pam Shenton
Jess Coleman
Debra Heath
Clyde Ward
Elisa Bird
Angela Watkins
Shirley McNall
Debra Chapman
Louis Sandoval
Sandra Harber
Dennis Carruth
Pam Elder
Frank Martinez
Michelle Anthony
Lyn Nelson
Mariel Lynch
Susan French
Anne Cottrell
Ken George
Dennis Binger
Sherri Gurule
Ericah Paschall
Ginny Jones
Anthony Garcia,
Leticia Santistevan
Donna Hughes
Malissa McClelland
Larry Turk, Shiana
Montanari, Annielee
Snider, Wayne Gerry,
Ruth Montoya and
Annie “Moose” Barnes.
Early, Vote Often!
St. Joseph Church
to raffle Polaris
Razor plus trailer
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Aztec
will celebrate its fiesta on September
20-22, 2013. The highlight of the festivities will be a raffle drawing of one
Polaris Razor 800 with a PJ 5’ x 10’ trailer. If you buy one (1) $100 raffle ticket to
help support St. Joseph Church, you will
have a one-in-500 chance to win this
grand prize. If you buy three (3) raffle
tickets, you only have to pay $250
instead of $300, and you get more
chances of winning! You need not be
present to win.
Second prize is $1,000 cash, and third
prize is $500. For tickets call (505)-7876261 or buy them at Father Owens
Center (the parish office) at 424 North
Mesa Verde Avenue, across from St.
Joseph Catholic Church. The church is
near the corner of Highway 550 and 7-211. For tickets or more information,
please call 505-787-6261.
Through the month of August, the
Farmington Animal Shelter, 1395 S.
Lake, Farmington, is having a special
Dogs Days of Summer adoption event.
Adopt a cool canine (puppies under 6
months and dogs 6 months to 6 years of
age) for only $69.00.
Stop by and visit all the furry friends
waiting for their loving, forever home.
As always, at the Farmington Animal
Shelter, each dog (and cat) up for adoption will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, micro-chipped and come
with 30 days of free pet insurance.
Adopt a pet, keep them comfortable
with plenty of water and shade in the
heat, and have great dog days of summer!
FMI call (505) 599-1098.
Hours of operation are Monday
through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.,
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and
Sunday, noon to 3:00 p.m., 599-1098.
AHS Alumni
Soccer game don't miss it!!
The Aztec High School Alumni Soccer
game is August 17th, 7:30 pm at Koogler
Middle School. Come out and have a
good time with old friends. You can
either play in a fun game or just watch.
There is a cost of $5.00 to watch the
game. All proceeds go to the Aztec HS
Boys Soccer Booster Club.
FMI, call Coach Brian Benfield, 505860-2174.
• T h e TA LO N R e g u l a r s •
Susan Barnes, Natural Health
Bert Bennett, Fire Department
334-9271
Mike Heal, Chief’s Corner
334-7620
Book Nook, Library Staff
334-7658
Superintendent’s Corner, Kirk Carpenter
John Rees, Bird Talk
632-8335
Oil & Gas Basics, Susan Franzheim
Bruce Salisbury
334-2398
Cindy Iacovetto, Senior Center
334-2881
Living Local, Elisa Bird
334-1840
Water, Robert Oxford
330-2284
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
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the 1 September issue of
TALON:
August 23th
You are encouraged to send your
articles, photos, ads, etc. in early
(but send in even if past deadline if there’s room it could run).
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Navajo Inter Se Judge decides decision should remain secret?
What is going on as to Judge Wechsler’s non-filing of
his decision to approve or deny the Navajo Water Right
settlement before his court in the Inter Se part? On July
12, 2013 he issued an order stating there would not be a
need for a trial in this Inter Se. This in effect means the
Inter Se is over to me. His order states the decision as to
why a trial is not needed would be filed “forthwith.”
Well, what did he mean by “forthwith”? Is it soon?
Never? This delay has exhausted my patience.
I have been opposing this settlement since it was
signed in 2004-2005. I am a pro-se objector along with
other objectors. Why is it taking so long for the judge to
file his decision? At first it was rumored he wanted to
get all his filing exactly right. Well, that’s commendable,
but he set the deadlines and now we find out when it
applies to him it means nothing. If all of us participating
in his court were late at all on a deadline, there were
consequences and no excuses. Here it is four weeks past
the deadline and “forthwith” is yet to come. I would like
to think it will not be too much longer for his decision.
I have just learned that a meeting of the Water and
Resources Committee of the State Legislature will be
held at San Juan College the 29th of August at 9:00 am.
Community Ditch water users and others are encouraged
to attend. The State Engineer may attend.
Robert E. Oxford, 505-330-8374
Happy
Birthday to my
Dad and my
Grandma Eva
on
August 18.
Love and miss
you.
Cheryl
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National Parks offer free admission on Sunday, August 25
Aztec, NM: Get in some weekend fun with free
admission to Aztec Ruins on Sunday, August 25 in celebration of the National Park Service’s 97th birthday. All
401 National Park Service units will waive entrance
fees, although about half never charge any entrance fees.
The National Park Service was born with the passage
of the Organic Act in 1916. President Woodrow Wilson
signed this act to unite various parks, monuments, and
battlefields under one National Park Service. The United
States was the first country in the world to set aside such
expanses of land specifically for public enjoyment, and
the National Park Service has become a model for many
nations trying to preserve their own cultural and natural
heritage.
The National Park Service is gearing up for a huge
centennial celebration in 2016. The centennial involves
new initiatives and partnerships to bring the National
Park Service into its second century. Aztec Ruins is
already hard at work meeting many of the second centu-
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:$]WHF %OYG 6XLWH $]WHF 10 ry goals. For example, the park has “adopted” a class of
2016 from Bloomfield High School. This special group
of students will take field trips to the monument and
receive classroom ranger visits throughout their high
school careers. They will graduate from high school the
same year that the National Park Service turns 100 and
will represent the next generation of National Park
Service stewards.
In addition to the August 25th fee free day, Aztec
Ruins will waive its $5/adult entrance fee on four more
days in 2013: September 28 for National Public Lands
Day and November 9-11 for Veterans Day weekend.
Children 15 and under are always free.
If you are planning a trip that includes multiple
national parks, you might consider purchasing the $80
annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks,
national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many
other Federal lands. A $10 pass is available for people
62 years and older, and an America the Beautiful
National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is
offered free to all active duty military members and their
dependents. Aztec Ruins also offers an annual pass for
$20.
For more information, visit Aztec Ruins’ website at
www.nps.gov/azru, call 505-334-6174, or “like” the
monument’s Facebook page.
to the 4-H kids who
bought their County Fair
livestock feed here.
See you next year...
Aztec Feed & Supply
216 S. Main • Aztec • 334-8911
Happy Birthday
on August 18
to my dear friend,
Kids in School?
Beverly Noyes (McKee)
Come treat yourself!
with love from Cheryl
Cigarettes
March 3, 2013, it was four years ago that my much loved mother, Jeannie, quit
smoking. Cold turkey. After 60 years, it was difficult for her. The first week she had
the shakes and everything. However, the next month, April 3, she swore another one
would never touch her lips.
When she told my successful, awesome non-smoking sister she had quit, Terria
Lee was delighted! Her reply was, "Oh good Mom, now we can have you around for
ten more years."
Many years ago, my boyfriend at the time decided I was going to quit smoking
cigarettes. Oh? Okie dokie. But what really happened is for about a month I ended up
smoking OP's ... OP's being “Other People's” of course.
Last summer a native and I were talking about smoking. He made me laugh so
hard it took all my breath away. His reply was "If God had meant for us to smoke he
would have built a little chimney right here on top of our head." Tee hee.
If you're trying really hard to quit and you haven't had one for two days and two
nights and then somehow, somewhere, you manage a long hard puff off of one, you
will find all that does is set you back, back, back.
Since mid-January, 2013, I am a non-smoker! Can you imagine what it feels like to
say that? My lips were wrapped around one for about 40 years. I sometimes imitate
my mother.
Quitting doesn't have to be the hardest thing you ever did. Not if you plan and prepare. The day before, pare many carrot and celery sticks. Leave them on ice in the
fridge for a crispy cool snack any time. Get two or three kinds of hard candy and
place them all around your house in pretty little dishes. Next buy a big box of your
favorite chocolate candies. Plop them right down in the middle of your coffee table.
In your food pantry, put a tablespoon right next to that big new jar of crunchy peanut
butter so you can grab a bite whenever you like.
If you put on a couple of pounds becoming a non-smoker, so what! A pudgy you is
much better than a no you.
Get rid of all cigarette butts. Take out the trash, wash all your ashtrays with hot
soapy water. Clean all tobacco products out of your vehicles. You can put about an
inch of baking soda in the bottom of those ashtrays before you put them back in your
car. That will help eliminate the foul odor.
Since it is your last night, you'll probably want to smoke up real good. Puff, puff,
puff away. The last thing you need to do before you go to bed is put a brand new
lighter and your brand of an unopened pack in your pocket or purse. You'll carry this
pack around for a month, maybe more.
Good morning, when you rise and shine you'll be very surprised when its between
you and that unopened pack. You'll have a choice, the same choice you'll make over
and over many times. "No thank you, not now please." Each and every time you do
this, no thank you, it gets better than the last time. Not now please.
I choose to watch old programs on TV. Oh,brother, most of them smoke just like
chimneys all the way through. Now it just seems so old-fashioned to smoke at all.
May the Good Lord, Jesus and the Holy Spirit all be there for you. As they were
for me, to get you through that haze of smoke to the clear blue sky on the other side.
We need to remember we are always just one puff away from a whole pack a day.
Have a very nice summer, cheers and God speed.
Fanny Flake
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Sweet Corn is ready!!
Onions, New Potatoes,
Green Beans and
Summer Squash.
It doesn’t get any fresher than this!
You can also purchase
fresh granola, canned goods,
chile powders, pods and ristras!
Located at #745 CR 2900 (Ruins Rd.)
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3 1/2 mi. west of 550, turn onto
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Work Camp helps many
Last winter the Aztec Presbyterian Church got a call
from the First United Methodist Church of Garland, TX,
asking what kind of work they could do if they came to
Aztec with a work camp. The response was mainly
ramps and maybe some small projects. Then they asked
how many people they could bring. They were told the
facility could hold about 35 comfortably. They responded with a need to take care of 40 to 45 with quite a few
adults and college age youth. It was decided to let them
come.
With help from a home health care organization, a
number of possible work sites were presented to the
congregation. Roger Moore and Dwain DePew went out
to evaluate the work sites and dimensions were put
together to establish possible supply list. There was a
house in Aztec that needed two small ramps replaced. A
gentleman in Bloomfield needed to have a porch rebuilt,
a new set of steps, and a ramp. A family on Crouch
Mesa needed a ramp rebuilt. An older gentleman on the
Navajo reservation needed his ramp rebuilt because it
had collapsed. An older couple needing a ramp for her
powered wheelchair. Finally, a family west of
Farmington needed a bathroom floor rebuilt and a ramp.
The work camp had four days to get it done.
They arrived June 29th, and helped in worship on the
30th. After worship, a potluck dinner was shared and
Aztec Presbyterian members got to know some of the
adults and youth from Garland, Texas. With some time
to explore, Roger Moore took them to the Aztec Ruins
and gave them a grand tour and answered questions.
After picking up a couple of stragglers at the airport,
they went to work in the community on July 1st. Aztec
Presbyterian members, Bob Ramsey and Rod Hancock,
helped them find their way the first day. They started
with four work teams, and dropped back to three on
Tuesday. Randy Oltmanns helped by bringing in his
horse trailer to haul wood around and by joining in the
work. In total they built or replaced the six ramps, they
rebuilt one porch, and they rebuilt a bathroom floor. In
addition they installed one trailer door and cleared
weeds in a section of the cemetery. They took July 4th
off to visit Mesa Verde, and watch the fireworks in
Durango.
It was a lot of fun and hard work for them. The congregation laid on the hospitality by bringing in plenty of
snacks and providing showers. The Aztec Presbyterian
Church has fun with these work camps which are available to congregations outside the area every year, and
they have expanded the congregation’s work in the Four
Corners.
The 46 work campers from the First United Methodist
Church of Garland, TX
Clearing a section of the Aztec Cemetery
Monday at work camp, unloading lumber
for the week ahead
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Part of rebuilding a bathroom floor
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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Local teacher visits San Lucas Toliman, Guatemala
Irene Barry, teacher at Aztec High School, went to
San Lucas Toliman for five days in August at the Centro
Educativo Pavoratti School and then spent three days in
Guatemala City visiting with the Directors of the
Rigoberta Menchu Tum Foundation who fund the
school.
While at San Lucas Toliman, I learned a lot about the
culture of the people. They are very friendly and very
happy to have me visit. In 2010, I worked with 3 other
Walden University students to develop a basic online
course to help rural Guatemalan English teachers to
speak English. Then a second intermediate course was
developed by Dr. Douglas Tedford and his wife Rebecca
of the Teaching Services Latin America. I went to San
Lucas Toliman to evaluate these courses to see if
English teachers were learning how to speak English.
They are, and, even better, they are being very proactive
in teaching their students English which was the whole
purpose of the project.
I interviewed 20 teachers and the director of Rigoberta
Menchu Tum Foundation. I also visited a public school
where conditions were very poor. Their soccer field was
a dirt lot in front of the school. Although conditions are
not up to par (American style), the children are very
happy. In each classroom that I visited, the children
either sang in English or spoke English, which I recorded. Each of the teachers recorded words and sentences in
English, some more advanced than others. We made a
video that will be entered into a Scholar Voice of
Change contest at Walden University and, if we win, the
school will get $2500. I visited Atitilan which is an
island and had a great experience.
5.1 million people live in Guatemala and 3.1 in
Guatemala City. It was interesting to see the vendors
walk up and down the street trying to sell things to those
in vehicles. The motorcycles maneuver their way in
between all of the cars and buses. The main form of
travel is the numerous buses. In San Lucas Toliman, the
main form of travel is in the back of a Toyota/Nissan
pick-up truck that is reinforced with heavy duty steel
where as many as 20 people go in and out dependent on
where they need to be dropped off. It works! I made a
visit to the market where there are hundreds of small
tents with things to buy. The worse part was seeing the
elderly who were sitting on the street in front of their
booths with expressions like statues and so sad it really
made me realize the poorness of the community.
The teachers have been told to teach English without
being given any resources to use. The classes that I
helped design have been teaching them and then they
teach the students!! It is absolutely awesome and working. I will design an advanced writing course to begin
September 1 and found a central location for computer
access for the teachers to use for accessing the courses
and a teacher who is willing to volunteer to help the
other teachers. A teacher resource center will be developed in the computer room for teachers to check out
materials as needed.
This trip has changed me and made me realize just
how lucky we are and how we should appreciate all
that we have.
Irene Barry
Plague confirmed in cat
San Juan Basin Health Department reports that a cat
from the Bayfield area has tested positive for plague. No
humans have been infected. The health department has
posted signs in that area to alert residents.
Plague is endemic in our Southwestern Colorado community and throughout the western United States. It
exists within the natural, complex cycle of wild rodents
and rabbits and their fleas. Infected domestic animals
generally have a history of outdoor exposure in rural
areas. Free roaming pets have been increasingly implicated in human cases as they bring infected fleas home.
Cats are highly susceptible to plague. Typical symptoms for cats are fever, lethargy and swollen lymph
nodes. Seek professional veterinary care for such animals and do not handle suspiciously sick pets without
gloves. Cats may transmit plague to humans through
transporting infected fleas into the home. If a cat is
infected, they may spread the disease through biting or
scratching a human or by direct contact with their infected tissue. Dogs are highly resistant to plague and do not
transmit plague directly but can transport infected fleas
into the home.
Prevent plague in both cats and dogs by using
approved flea control products. For more information on
flea control for pets, contact your veterinarian.
To prevent human plague infection, do not feed or
entice any rodent, rabbit or squirrel. Avoid contact with
sick and dead rodents, prairie dogs, rock squirrels, rabbits and feral cats. Remember to protect yourself and
your pets from exposure to fleas.
The incubation period for human plague is two to six
days. Typically symptoms include swollen lymph nodes,
sudden onset of fever or chills, severe headache, muscle
aches, nausea, vomiting and general feeling of illness.
Human plague can be treated successfully and cured if it
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Flooding at the Poo Lagoon by Jim Dahlberg
Last Wednesday, August 7th, we experienced a typical
New Mexico thunderstorm which briefly deluged a
small area north of Aztec. By far it was not the most rain
we have seen, even in recent years. It was, however, a
stern reminder from Mother Nature: water ALWAYS
wins. Northbound HWY 550 was blocked for some time
while the sheriff tried to clear stalled motorists off the
roadway directly across from the proposed site of the
Poo Lagoon.
During the peak of the downpour it would have been
hard to downplay the severity. The reality is, this was a
small thunderstorm, a relatively minor, localized event
compared to the many historic storms of the past. Ask
the old-timers and they'll tell you that this was just a
sprinkle compared to the duration and volume of one of
the BIG ones.
The photo below, taken well after the rain had
stopped, shows a torrent of water continuing to spill
down from the hills into the low-lying property
where the Poo Lagoon is proposed. Notice the
diverter barriers installed to anticipate the
flooding as water rushes under the roadway.
However even with this small downpour the
culverts were overwhelmed and water
breached the highway in three areas along a
one-mile stretch.
The following day crews were out cleaning
up from the aftermath of the flooding. HWY
550 had been filled with debris fields extending hundreds of feet around each area where
the water rushed over the roadway. One vehicle was damaged from boulders which had
been carried onto the traffic lanes by the water,
forcing it to be temporarily abandoned. Road
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NMED is currently overseeing: the Kirtland lagoon.
That lagoon, now wisely ordered to be shut down, has
resulted in over $3,000,000 (yes, million) in remediation
damages. Since the lagoon owners have weaseled out the county and state have had to step in. Guess who
picks up that tab?
It's unbelievable that the agency charged to protect our
ground water supply from contamination would allow a
sewage lagoon to be installed in the path of obvious
flooding. That's what the NMED will be considering
when they review the permit application for the Poo
Lagoon. If it meets the requirements - they will permit
it. If they permit it - it will be built. Once it is built,
Mother Nature will continually and relentlessly test it
until some day . . .
Remember: water ALWAYS wins!
To see more photos and a new video of the 550 flooding, log onto the Poo Lagoon Dropbox folder. (If you
have not yet requested Dropbox access, send an email
request to [email protected] for full access
to photos, video, and documents relating to the Poo
Lagoon issue.)
Essential Oils: Lavender by Linda Wiebe
Plants not only play a crucial role in our environment but have been linked to our
physical, emotional and spiritual well-being since the beginning of time. At least 30% of
prescription drugs in the US are based on plants. Essential oils have been used to kill
bacteria, fungi and viruses. They provide fragrances to balance mood, lift spirits, dispel
negative emotions and create a romantic atmosphere. They can even carry nutrients to
and oxygenate the cells.
Essential oils can be applied in various manners, ingesting, aromas, topically. It is
important to use a Certified Therapeutic Grade of Oil as opposed to using oil that has
many types of filler in order to make it go farther. When we use fillers we are exposing
our body to the additives we are trying to get away from, like petroleum. Many times we
have a reaction to the filler and not the essential oil but we don’t know the difference so
we think we are having a reaction to the oil. Some have no problem with the non-therapeutic grade oils so they are used instead of the better quality oils. If the non-therapeutic
grade works what a difference the therapeutic grade oil would make for one’s health!
Would we use a less than effective medication?
Of course we still need traditional medicine and there is no reason the alternative and
traditional methods of medicine cannot work together! It is wonderful that at this time in
our lives we have many choices in how to manage our own health!!
If one is having difficulty with sleep or stress, lavender can make a difference, of
course the therapeutic grade is the best for the best results. For lavender as a mist, blend
6-8 drops of lavender with distilled water, shake and spray the bed, the room, yourself,
or put some lavender on a cotton ball to put under the pillow. Put 2 drops of lavender on
your hand, rub your hands together and apply to the bottoms of your feet at bedtime.
Lavender is used for many things, relaxing is probably what it is most used for.
Essential Oils are aromatic liquids distilled from trees, roots, bushes, seeds, shrubs,
and flowers. Essential oils are highly concentrated and much stronger than dried herbs.
Essential oils were mankind’s first medicine.
To extend the shelf life of your oils, they must be bottled in a dark glass container,
keep lid on between uses, and keep stored away from light.
HAPPY OILING!!
Attention All Veterans!
The DAV Mobile Service Van will be in the Farmington area on August 30th at
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the K-Mart parking lot.
National Service Officers will be available to:
• Help with New Claims • Help with Old Claims
• Answer any questions a veteran may have with Claims process
Bring all records pertaining to your claim as well as your DD-214. Also bring any
communications you may have had with the VA in the past pertaining to your claim.
Have a Photo ID.
The Mobile Service Van is for All Veterans, you do
not have to be a member of the DAV to receive help.
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Naturopathic Notes: Kombucha
by Susan Barnes, ND
Here in Belize we find we must make so many different products: our own organic toothpaste, mouthwash,
skin toners, facial creams, ice cream, herbal medicines,
raw organic vinegars (there are no apples down here, so
it is made with bananas, papaya, craboo), etc. Our
friends also make their own kombucha.
Kombucha is a symbiotic culture of bacteria and
yeast. This drink has been used for over 2000 years to
improve health and strengthen the body from infection
and chronic disease. The Ancient Chinese called
Kombucha the "Immortal Health Elixer" for its remarkable health benefits.
Kombucha cultures contains many strains of beneficial yeasts that turn sugar into alcohol. One particular
strain of bacteria, Gluconacetobacter xylinus ferments
the alcohol from the yeast into acetic acid. This makes
the beverage more like a vinegar which is a form of fermented food. This bacteria increases the probiotic content of the drink.
The kombucha mother is basically a floating piece of
fibrous cellulose with beneficial microorganisms. The
presence of the mother is a sign of an active and alive
kombucha. Fermented foods have been found to
increase over-all health and well being. They are a specific for those who are working with ADHD, autism,
Alzheimer's, depression, and autoimmune problems.
The acidity of the finished kombucha product prevents
contamination by mold and bacteria. Besides the probiotics, Kombucha is loaded with organic acids, active
enzymes, amino acids and polyphenol anti-oxidants. The
most common components include the various organic
acids such as acetic acid, butyric acid, usnic acid, oxalic
acid, malic acid, gluconic acid and lactic acid.
Kombucha is made from sweetened green, white or
black tea. The best fermentation process uses an organic
evaporated cane juice. Most of the sugar will be turned
into organic acids that alter the blood sugar response so
it is a very low glycemic and non-inflammatory drink.
Kombucha is rich in glucosamines
which many people who have arthritis
and other joint pain use. Glucosamines
increase hyaluronic acid production within the joint which binds moisture thousands of times its weight in the joint cavity. This provides the joint with structure,
moisture, lubrication and flexibility while
protecting against free radical damage.
Kombucha is loaded with probiotics, anti-oxidants and
enzymes which make their way into the small intestine
to ward off parasites and pathogens. It is particularly
good at minimizing Candida and improves digestion and
nutrient assimilation thereby enhancing immunity
This beverage is loaded with enzymes and organic
acids that help to detoxify the body. This reduces the
load on the pancreas, liver and kidneys and helps the
body rid itself of unwanted wastes. The glucaric acid in
kombucha has potential anti-cancer activity.
Nobel Prize winning Russian author Alexander
Solzhenitsyn credited drinking kombucha throughout the
day, each and every day to help him overcome stomach
cancer. This was during his time in the soviet labor
camps. President Ronald Reagan was so moved by
Solzhenitsyn's testimony that he used kombucha to help
stop the spread of his cancer in 1987.
You may find kombucha at a natural food store or you
may go on line to find ways to make your own. It is
simple and inexpensive. What a wonderful and satisfying way to stay healthy!!
What is the state of your health? Find a traditional
naturopath to assist in bringing your body to a state of
wholeness and wellness.
For comments and questions e-mail:
[email protected]. Susan (a nationally certified tui-na
practitioner and instructor, and certified by ANCB as a
Certified Traditional Naturopath) lives in Belize, Central
America.
Back-to-School Carnival at
Aztec Boys & Girls Club
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club will be hosting a Backto-School Carnival on Friday, August 16, 2013 from
3:00 – 5:00 pm. All activities are free and open to the
public. We will have games, food, prizes and fun for all
ages. The Club is located at 311 S. Ash St. in Aztec or
call 334-8861 for more information.
Harley’s Humor:
Thank You Conoco Phillips
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club would like to thank Conoco Phillips for generously donating once again to their
2013 Summer Program. Members had an amazing summer and were able to participate in so many fun, yet educational activities because of the support from Conoco Phillips. One hundred youth ages 6 – 15 years attended the ten
week program. Participants made lasting memories learning new skills and making new friends. Each day the Club
ventured out into the community whether hiking along the river at the Farmington Nature Center, swimming at the
Bloomfield Aquatic Center, visiting the animals at the Albuquerque Zoo, exploring the abundance of history and culture in the Four Corners, volunteering at the Aztec Animal Shelter, gardening at Good Sam’s and so much more.
Members created brilliant art projects, learned about internet safety, played games on Wii, and stayed active playing
basketball and other games in the gym while learning about healthy lifestyles.
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club provides members with a community of caring adults that teach youth about character and leadership development along with self-respect and communication skills. The Afterschool Program began
August 12, 2013. All youth must be members in order to attend. The membership fee is just $10 per year. For more
information, please call 334-8861.
Plague confirmed in cat from page 5
is diagnosed early. Consult a physician if sudden unexplained illness occurs.
Sudden die-offs in prairie dog or other rodent populations may signal a plague risk in a given area. Residents who
observe these population drops should contact the Health Department immediately at 970-335-2053 or 970-3352028. For more information on plague, visit San Juan Basin Health Department’s website: www.sjbhd.org.
A wife went to the police station with her next-door
neighbor to report that her husband was missing.
The policeman asked for a description.
She said, "He's 35 years old, 6 foot 4, has dark eyes,
dark wavy hair, an athletic build, weighs 185 pounds, is
soft-spoken, and is good to the children."
The next-door neighbor protested, "Your husband is 5
foot 4, chubby, bald, has a big mouth, and is mean to
your children."
The wife replied, "Yes, but who wants HIM back?"
Blanco Senior Center
Blanco Senior Center is accepting new seniors.
Seniors must be 60 years old or older. We serve lunch
Monday - Friday starting at noon. We are closed on holidays. We also offer home delivered meals for those that
cannot come into the center.
We have transportation for those who cannot drive.
For more information on meals or transportation services, please call Mary Jane at 505-632-9146. We are located at 7338 US Hwy 64, Blanco, NM.
Bingo - Every Monday & Wednesday
Pool Tables - Open 7 am - 2 pm everyday
Come play cards every Monday thru Friday
Bloomfield Senior Citizens’
Center happenings
124 West Ash, Bloomfield • 505-632-8351
August Menu:
Aug. 16 Beef Burrito
Aug. 19 Spaghetti
Aug. 20 Chicken Fajita
Aug. 27
Aug. 21 Sweet & Sour Pork
Aug. 28
Aug. 22 Meatloaf
Aug. 29
Aug. 23 Chili Beans
Aug. 30
Aug. 26 Cube Steak
Answer page 19
Lunch served
Monday-Friday,
Noon-1:00pm.
All meals are tasty,
healthy, and diabetic
friendly.
Chicken ala King
Navajo Taco
Pork & Beans
Beef Tips & Noodles
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Raffle tickets are on sale now at the
Bloomfield Senior Center. Come by the center and get your raffle
tickets today for our September 6th giveaway. Prize includes 2
Chaser’s tickets to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque (Oct. 12),
overnight lodging, 2 balloon rides (not available during Balloon Fiesta
blackout dates), and a $50 gas card. Tickets cost $10.00 each or 5 for
$40.00. Call the center for more information.
$50.00 Gas Card Raffle tickets are on sale now at the Bloomfield
Senior Center. Come by the center and get your tickets today. $2.00
each or 5 tickets for $8.00. Drawing will be held Sept. 6.
Monthly Movie is held the last Friday of the month at 1:00pm.
Free popcorn is provided! Please call the center to see what the
monthly movie will be.
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Keep looking good in
tank tops and shorts!!
Single Stream Recycling: Becoming Resource Managers
Single Stream Recycling is a great opportunity for us to recycle more of the waste we generate. It gives us the
opporunity to become resource managers. With single stream you can put all the recyclables in one bin and is
offered countywide and in curbside pick up in Farmington.
The following is intended to be cut out and put on your fridge or a wall at work or home.
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• Preparing Recyclables •
Examine – what can be recycled
When you are ready to throw out packaging, determine what can be recycled. Most packaging of everyday
products can be recycled.
Separate materials – Even though all recyclables are put in one bin,
it is important to separate all the package materials.
• For example tear off the cellophane in paperboard packaging –
recycle the cellophane in the plastic bag recyclables and single
stream recycle the remaining paperboard packaging.
• If you can’t remove the label on a plastic bottle it is all right.
Clean - Recyclables need to be clean, without scraps of food or food residue still in them.
• If you are recycling plastic bottles which have held cleaning solutions, or anti-freeze, they have to be very
clean. Don’t clean bottles that have held toxins. You can’t recycle them.
• Shampoo bottles that you can’t get into to clean - try and cut bottle open to clean, or just do the best you
can to clean it.
Dry- Recyclables need to be dry. If cardboard gets wet, then dries, it is still recyclable.
• What You Can and Can’t Recycle •
• YES – What Can Be Recycled
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Magazines, junk mail, office paper, phone books, paper bags, newspaper, plastic 1-7,
aluminum cans, foil and pie tins, flattened cardboard, paper board, steel and empty
aerosol cans, metal lids from jars.
Plastic rings around the neck of a plastic bottle can be left on if you can’t cut it.
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An easy material to recycle in single stream
recycling and includes the packaging of
products we use every day, such as
containers for burgers, crackers, cereal,
office supplies, personal care and the inner
roll of toilet paper and paper towels.
• NO – What Can’t Be Recycled (don’t drop off recyclables in plastic bags)
No Plastic Bags • No Glass • No wax paper • No cellophane • NO TRASH!
No containers like the type powdered drinks come in (however, you can usually recycle the plastic lid)
No Styrofoam - even if it has a recycle sign
No plastic if it doesn’t have the 1-7 recycle sign
Glass is recycled only at Waste Management - 101 Spruce, Farmington - off of Murray Drive, M-F, 8-5
Plastic bags, including what frozen food comes in, and cellophane can be recycled at grocery stores
• Single Stream Recycling Curbside P/U – Farmington •
599-1890
The curbside p/u
bins for recycling
will have a different
color lid from
the trash bins and
will say
"Recyclables Only"
• Single Stream Recycling Drop-Off Locations •
Open to all county residents
All of the Countywide Transfer Stations –
(look under County Government – Solid Waste Disposals for locations)
Waste Management
Eco-Center
San Juan County
Regional Landfill
334-1121
Waste Management
101 Spruce,
Farmington - off of
Murray Drive
Road Runner Conv. Store
South Main, Aztec
• City of Aztec Recycle Center •
The City of Aztec does not offer single stream recycling. However, even though it is
more limited in what it can recycle, the Center does provide an opportunity to recycle:
Rising Sun Plumbing
“We’re here to help!”
505-333-2550
• Newspaper (anything that comes in your newspaper)
• Corrugated cardboard / brown paper bags (clean, flattened, corrugated,
3 layered cardboard)
• White office paper (whitebond office paper, white, green-bar and blue-bar computer paper)
• #1 and #2 plastics, aluminum cans and foil (beer, pop cans, and aluminum foil)
• Tin and steel cans (food and soup cans, pet food cans)
Compiled by Elisa Bird, Sustainable
Living Resource Specialist716-3915
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BALANCING by Kay Murray
Monday, August 26, is Women’s Equality Day
commemorating the 19th Amendment to the
Constitution of the United States of America, granting women the right to vote. The 19th Amendment was
passed by Congress on August 26, 1920, and was the
result of 143 years of dedicated, tenacious effort by
women and support groups.
Many resources site the first women’s rights convention at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848 as the launching
of the movement by women to gain voting rights.
However, I think the undertaking began much earlier in
1777 when the original 13 states passed laws prohibiting
women from voting. Abigail Smith Adams, wife of John
Adams, the second president, wrote that women: “will
not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have
no voice.” Her son, John Quincy Adams, was the sixth
president of the United States.
Prior to this action by the original 13 states, American
colonial men had already stirred some irritated indignation in women in 1769 by adopting the English system
of property ownership being legal for men only. Nor
were women allowed to keep their own earnings. By
1900 all states eradicated these practices.
The 300 activists who attended that first convention at
Seneca Falls, NY, in 1848 created the Declaration of
Sentiments and Resolutions, which called for equal
treatment of women and men under the law and voting
rights for women. Three of the signers were Elizabeth
Cady Stanton, Lucretia Mott, and Charlotte Woodward.
It was another 20 years before the National Labor
Union backed Equal Pay for Equal Work endorsing the
concept that a woman must be paid the same as a man
for doing the same or equivalent job with the same qualifications. In 1872, a federal law was enacted granting
female federal employees equal pay for equal work. This
Aztec and other area
school districts receive
funds to advance literacy
by Debra Mayeux
The Aztec School District will receive $130,000 to
help expand childhood literacy through the State’s
“Read to Lead” initiative.
Governor Susana Martinez announced the funding on
Aug. 4, when she said the “New Mexico Reads to Lead”
initiative would be implemented in every New Mexico
school by funding it with $14.5 million this next school
year. Each district was set to received at least $50,000,
but Aztec received $130,000 as did the Bloomfield
School District. The Farmington School District
received $195,000, and Central Consolidated Schools
was given $162,500.
The "New Mexico Reads to Lead" initiative provides
districts with critical resources to increase student reading levels starting in kindergarten through 3rd grade,
according to the governor’s office.
“Grade-level literacy should be the minimum expectation for every student in our state,” Martinez said. “We
know all too well that students who can’t read on grade
level will face ever-increasing challenges in school and
in life. The ability to read is the key to excel in every
other subject and serves as the foundation for success
inside and outside the classroom.”
In its first year, test scores showed the program helped
students improve their reading comprehension. The 13
initial participating school districts’ reading scores
improved by 7.8 percent, compared to a statewide
improvement of 2.9 percent, according to the state education department.
The initiative has helped pay for reading coaches, educational screening tools, professional development programs for teachers and reading interventions for more
than 100,000 New Mexico students. This year the state
will provide 14 regional reading coaches at a cost of $2
million. These coaches will assist teachers with best
practices for teaching reading to elementary school students. Some 46 reading coaches were hired statewide
last year, when “New Mexico Reads to Lead” first was
implemented.
Districts and schools also can use the funds to hire
their own reading coaches to serve teachers and students. Additionally, more than $2 million in funding will
be used to provide two common diagnostic testing systems to measure reading progress. The systems would be
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, or
DIBELS Next, and Indicadores Dinámicos del Éxito en
la Lectura, or IDEL, which measures progress for
English as a Second Language learners. These tools will
be used to identify struggling readers and allow for early
reading interventions that also include monitoring student program and maintaining their progress, even if the
student transfers into a different school district.
The funds are expected to be awarded later this
month.
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right was extended to state and local governments with
the adoption of the federal Equal Pay Act in 1963.
In 1869, the Territory of Wyoming passed the first law
in the nation giving women over the age of 21 the right
to vote. After joining the Union in 1890, Wyoming
became the first state to allow women to vote in all elections. In 1887, Kansas allowed women to vote in municipal elections.
Despite the fact that neither she nor any other woman
was allowed to vote, in 1872 the Equal Rights Party
nominated a woman, Victoria Chaflin Woodhull, to run
for president of the United States. That same year, Susan
B. Anthony was arrested, tried, and convicted of “unlawful voting” in New York state.
When the 19th Amendment was ratified by Congress
72 years after the Seneca Falls Convention, only one
person who had signed the convention’s Declaration of
Sentiments and Resolutions was alive in 1920 and able
to exercise her right to vote. Her name was Charlotte
Woodward.
On July 24, 1920, a baby girl was born in New York
City to Russian Jewish immigrant parents, Esther and
Emmanuel Savitsky. They named their daughter Bella
Savitsky. Bella earned a law degree from Columbia
University in 1947, after marrying Martin Abzug in
1944. As a member of the U.S. House of
Representatives in 1971, Bella Abzug (D-NY) successfully urged Congress to designate this day recognizing
our equal rights with men.
This special day was approved by a Joint Resolution
of Congress in 1971, designating August 26 of each year
as Women’s Equality Day.
Enjoy the day!
Having the Conversation
In the weeks that have passed since the verdict was
read in the Florida v Zimmerman trial, a lot of people
have been talking about “having the conversation.” The
conversation to which they refer is the one about race in
the United States. No matter the viewpoint on the verdict, everyone seems to agree that it is time to have that
conversation. However, no one with whom I have spoken knows how to get it started. Maybe someone else
(Government? Schools? An interest group?) is supposed
to start it, or maybe it is just supposed to start organically. So, we wait.
I have a suggestion. This fall at San Juan College’s
East campus in Aztec, we have scheduled a class, SOCI
225. It is titled “Race and Ethnic Relations.” We did not
schedule the class in reaction to the verdict, but I think
we scheduled it at an opportune time. The class meets
on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1:30pm, September
14 through November 23. As with all San Juan College
classes, you can enroll as a degree-seeking student, or
you can audit for no grade.
I would love to see this class filled with locals who
want to “have the conversation.” Are you one of them?
Give us a call at 334 3831 x 200, write to us at [email protected], come by 200 S Ash in Aztec,
or register online at www.sanjuancollege.edu.
See you in class!
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Social media / email
marketing workshops
Social media and emailing are without a doubt two of
the most effective and cost efficient marketing tools.
Small business owners can learn more about how to
implement strategies when the San Juan College Small
Business Development Center presents two workshops.
The first, titled Small Business Marketing with Email
and Social Media will be held Wednesday, August 21,
from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and the second workshop, titled
Social Media Marketing Made Simple, will be held
Thursday, August 22, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Both will
be held at the Quality Center for Business, located at
5101 College Boulevard in Farmington. Deadline for
registration is Monday, August 19.
The workshops are co-sponsored by the San Juan
College Small Business Development Center and
Constant Contact. Attendees do not need to be a
Constant Contact customer as all information provided
can be applied regardless of the system or service used
for email marketing.
Small Business Marketing with Email and Social
Media is suitable for any business owner who has struggled to find the right strategies, tools and tactics to make
their marketing efforts effective. During this session,
attendees will complete a workbook that will assist them
in making sense of the various options and channels.
Participants will prepare a framework for their next
great marketing campaign and will:
- Decide the type of campaign they want to run
- Identify what they want to write about or offer
- Determine which channels they will use to distribute
their campaigns
Social Media Marketing Made Simple is suitable for
all business owners. This introductory session will cover
strategies and best practices to get the most out of social
media activities. Social media outlet interaction, ways of
leveraging their inherent strengths and tools to evaluate
their best use for your business will be discussed.
A fee of $15 per person for each workshop is payable
at the door. FMI or to register, contact the Small
Business Development Center at (505) 566-3528 or via
email at [email protected].
Hot Nails! by Amy
Find Amy at
Johnny’s
Wild Hare
2012 Hutton Rd.
in Farmington
793-6245 Cell
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Health Insurance Marketplace won’t affect Medicare, but …
By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
If you haven’t already, you’re going to hear a lot over
the next few months about the Health Insurance
Marketplace, a new and convenient way to shop for
health care coverage.
The initial enrollment period kicks off on Oct. 1 and
runs through March 31, 2014. During that time, the
Marketplace is likely to turn into a household word, as
health insurance becomes the topic of TV and radio
shows, newspaper articles, Internet messages and everyday conversations.
If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you may think that
you’re affected by this new program and that you need
to do something in response to everything you’re hearing and reading.
Relax.
The Marketplace is designed to help people without
health insurance. You have insurance through Medicare.
No matter how you get Medicare, whether through the
traditional fee-for-service program or a private Medicare
Advantage plan, you won’t have to make any changes.
But you also won’t want to turn a deaf ear to all the
talk about the Marketplace because you may have family members and friends without health insurance who
could benefit.
A few words from you could alert them to this new
way of buying insurance and, especially with those who
think they can get by without it, persuade them to sign
up for health care coverage.
• Your spouse, for example, may need coverage
because he or she isn’t 65 yet and can’t qualify for
Medicare. Maybe your spouse has even tried to buy
insurance but been turned down because of some preexisting medical condition. The Marketplace can help.
People will have guaranteed coverage regardless of a
medical issue. Insurers won’t be able to deny them coverage or charge them more because they have, say, diabetes or high blood pressure.
The Health Insurance Marketplace will give people
access to affordable, comprehensive coverage. They’ll
be able to go to one website to learn about insurance
plans available to them, check on their benefits and outof-pocket costs and then comparison shop.
• Maybe your grown children or grandchildren aren’t
insured because they just don’t see the need. Many
young adults tend to think of themselves as invincible.
They don’t realize that a broken leg from an accident
could end up costing them thousands of dollars in hospital and doctor bills.
The private, individual health plans sold through the
Marketplace will provide a package of 10 essential benefits, including emergency services, hospital care, doctor
visits, prescription drugs and preventive care. The benefits are similar to what’s typically covered in an employer-provided plan.
• Maybe your adult children or grandchildren do
understand the importance of health insurance but can’t
fit the monthly premiums into their already stretched
budget. As much as they’d like to have the peace of
mind that comes with health care coverage, there are
other demands on their pocketbook.
Again, the Marketplace can help.
People with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal
poverty level ($45,960 for individuals and $94,200 for
families of four) may qualify for tax credits they can use
right away to lower their premiums. Some may also
qualify for help with co-payments, deductibles and other
out-of-pocket costs.
If you’re on Medicare, you know that health insurance
can make a big difference in the quality of life. Just as
your family and friends have watched out for you, now
you can return the love and affection by suggesting they
look into this new health care coverage option.
The best place to go for the latest and most accurate
information on the Marketplace is the New Mexico
Health Insurance Exchange’s website, www.nmhix.com.
That’s where New Mexico residents will apply for coverage, compare health plans and enroll.
If family members or friends are uninsured, sit down
and have a conversation with them today and then
remind them to sign up for coverage this fall.
Get Yer Boots On!
Country Music Fest coming to Aztec! - For two days!
We can all be two-steppin’ to the BOOTS & BREWS
COUNTRY MUSIC FEST (in Riverside Park) on
Saturday Sept. 7th and on Friday night at Crash
Music inside the Historic Aztec Theater.
Friday night will feature the J.D Strait Band and
Willow Blue. The theater will be hopping with 2 dance
floors for you to kick up your heels.
Saturday will be an all day outdoor event featuring 5
national Country bands, vendors, kids play area, beer,
wine, food and a whole lot of fun.
For more information about both events visit:
www.bootsandbrews.com.
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“You Play to Win the Game!”
Herm Edwards to speak at Piñon Hills Community Church
The community is invited to hear Herm Edwards
speak at Piñon Hills Community Church in Farmington
on Sunday, August 18 during the 9:30 AM and 11:15
AM services.
Best known for his “You play to win the game!”
speech, former head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
and football analyst for ESPN, Herm Edwards uses this
same energy and enthusiasm in many areas of his life,
whether it is his faith, family or football team. With his
diverse background in pro football, as a player, scout,
assistant coach or head coach, Edwards has made a
name for himself, not only in the sports arena but in professional leadership. His voice is one of the most recognized in sports today.
Edwards is one of five coaches in NFL history to take
two different teams—the Kansas City Chiefs and the
New York Jets--to the playoffs in his debut seasons with
them. Edwards exemplifies the hard work and commitment it takes to create a winning team and a winning
environment. In his most recent coaching job, with the
Kansas City Chiefs, he led the team to a 9-7 record, tied
for the most victories for a first-year coach with the
franchise. He also led the New York Jets to five postseason contests, the best total of any coach in Jets’ history.
Herm Edwards is not only a leader in football, but in
life. He now uses his experience in the league to serve
as a positive role model. His desire is to make a direct
impact on the lives of underprivileged children. He has
been involved in numerous charitable efforts and philanthropic endeavors, as well as founded two notable youth
organizations: the Herm Edwards Youth Foundation and
the Herm Edwards Youth Football Camp. These foundations have helped over one thousand kids per year sharpen their football skills and learn valuable lessons from
some of the NFL’s finest teachers—at no cost to their
families.
Herm has been named Big Brother of the Year by the
Catholic Big Brothers for Boys and Girls in New York
and named to the Positive Coaching Alliance’s National
Advisory Committee. He is also an active supporter of
the Diabetes Research Institute, the Leukemia and
Lymphoma Society and the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation.
FMI about Herm Edwards’ upcoming event, visit
PinonHillsChurch.com or call 505.325.4541.
Aztec Farmers’ Market
Rain or shine, find the Myra Savage Farm table at
Aztec Farmers’ Market, Wednesdays from 4:30 - 7 pm.
Photo by Elisa Bird
Bloomfield Pool
201 E. Blanco, Bloomfield
505-632-0313
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Drought Monitor
www.nmdrought.state.nm.us
Outdoor pool closed for the season
Indoor pool open:
Monday thru Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: Noon to 5:00 p.m.
Senior Days: Monday & Wednesday
1:30 -3:30, $2
• Celebrating 7 Years in San Juan County •
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Dr. Portia Sykes- Doctor of Naprapathy & Reiki Master
Natural pain management, correct imbalances in connective tissues and
joints for decreased pain and increased mobility,
Christina Tillia- Nationally Certified Traditional Naturopath
Licensed Massage Therapist, Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Energy
Healing Natural remedies for illness (Homeopathy, Nutrition, Herbs),
Tui Na and other bodywork, Bach Flower Remedies
Catherine Lampton – Clinical Hypnotherapist and Coach
Stress and anxiety relief, natural pain management, insomnia, smoking
cessation, weight loss, enhance memory and learning, overcome fears
and phobias, Tapping (Emotion Freedom Technique)
8100 East Main Street, Farmington, NM
(505) 327-0086
Accepting New Patients.
State Employees and United
Healthcare clients have Naprapathy
as a covered medical benefit.
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Helping
to grow things you love
.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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Blues Traveler to rock Aztec Speedway August 24, 2013
Celebrate summer in Aztec, New Mexico at the Aztec Speedway on
Saturday, August 24 with the rock and roll sounds of Blues Traveler —
a Billboard Top-Ten charting band with gold and six-time platinum
albums. It's a music festival in your backyard and an easy drive from
anywhere in the Four Corners.
In the 90s, the Grammy® Award-winning, harmonica-laced musical
sounds of Blues Traveler defined pop music. Today, they're still finding ways to rouse their legion of worldwide fans without giving them
the "Run-Around." On their 429 Records/SLG debut entitled Suzie
Cracks the Whip, they remain creatively focused in celebration of their
25th anniversary together.
General admission seating is available for $30 per ticket in bleachers
or you can bring your own chairs. Reserved seating is $45 per ticket,
and VIP seating tickets are available for $125, which includes a premium reserved seat, a beer, wine and food tent, and free parking. You can
purchase tickets by going to www.brownpapertickets.com or
www.stimulate4c.com. Gates open at 5:00 pm, and parking is $5.00
per carload – cash only.
Local Farmington band Those Devils will open the show at 6:15 pm,
followed by Arizona-based rock-and-roll band Roger Clyne & The
Peacemakers at 7:15 pm. Blues Traveler will take the stage at 8:15 pm.
Food and drink vendors will also be on-site throughout the show.
This one night only special event is also part of a 50th celebration
for the Aztec Well Family company, which offers complete oil and natural gas drilling, well servicing, trucking, rentals, equipment, support
services and supplies. Bring the entire family to Aztec Speedway, 300
Legion Rd. in Aztec, on Saturday, August 24 and don’t miss Blues
Traveler in concert!
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If you’re looking to buy now’s the time!
Call us today for your personalized list of
homes for sale or rent that fit your needs.
Blues Traveler
Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Celebrating 7 years in San Juan County
It’s that time of year again
when we express our gratitude
for all the people who have
come to us for help with their
pain and health concerns. This
autumn marks the 7 year
anniversary of Harmony
Naprapathic in the Four
Corners area.
This year it is even more
important to acknowledge the
commitment we've received
from this community. Thanks
to your support of this office,
we have recently completed an
expansion. There are now three
treatment rooms and a new
office space, complete with an
office manager to take care of
your administrative concerns
quickly and with a caring attitude.
Dr. Portia Sykes, D.N.
moved here in January, 2006
and opened her office in
August. Since that time, hundreds of people have come to
the clinic to address their
chronic pain issues through
gentle manipulations, natural
therapies and corrective
stretching and exercises. Dr.
Sykes is a licensed and nationally board certified Naprapath. Naprapathy is the treatment of disorders in the connective tissues (fascia, ligaments, tendons, muscles and joints) by utilizing gentle
adjustments, stretching and modalities such as electric
stim, ultrasound and mechanical traction. Last year, Dr.
Sykes finalized her Reiki Master training. While she
does not typically perform a traditional Reiki treatment,
for those interested in receiving Reiki during their
Naprapathic treatment, Dr. Sykes is ready to oblige.
For the last year and a half, we have enjoyed sharing
our space with Christina Tillia. Christina is a Nationally
Certified Traditional Naturopath, a Holistic Healthcare
Practitioner and a licensed massage therapist who performs multiple modalities to bring healing to her clients.
Some of these modalities include energy healing, Tui Na
and Bach Flower remedies as well as Homeopathy and
Nutritional Counseling. This is her ninth year practicing
in this area.
And lastly, we are thrilled to announce the addition of
Catherine Lampton, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and coach
for over two decades. In addition to guided meditation
and hypnosis, Catherine practices tapping, also known
as EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique which was
recently discussed on Dr. Oz. Tapping is one of the
fastest and easiest ways to address both the emotional
and physical problems that tend to hamper our lives.
These techniques are used to help people reduce stress
and change behaviors that are no longer serving them
(for instance, smoking and overeating). Her methods are
also used for pain management, to reduce insomnia and
to help people overcome fears and phobias. Students
may want to employ her methods of enhancing memory
and learning.
With all these wonderful practitioners, Harmony
Naprapathic is now a one stop shop for healing of the
Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual aspects. If
100 N.
Main
Aztec
334-6187
Left: Dr. Portia
Sykes utilizing
therapeutic ultrasound in the treatment of inflammation and pain
Get ready for Back-to-School!
you are looking to treat pain, heal
from disease or to learn more positive behaviors, please call our office,
327-0086, to schedule an appointment. Our office is located at 8100
East Main Street in Farmington,
near the turn off to Farmington
Lake.
It’s Back to
School Time!
Stop by
our Aztec
location
104 W. Aztec Blvd.
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
The Preferred Personal Care Provider
505-324-8269
800-461-1218
Offices in Farmington, Gallup and Grants
Help from your friends or family.
Call us to see if you qualify
Robert Retherford,
Attorney at Law, P.C.
Social Security Disability,
Small Businesses, Probate, Wills,
and other Estate-Planning
ATTENTION AZTEC & BLOOMFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICTS:
School personnel, parents & community members
San Juan County Partnership (SJCP) with Aztec & Bloomfield Municipal Schools will begin the second year of
their fourth 21st Century Community Learning Center grant from the NM Public Education Department. This grant
provides students opportunities for after-school academic enrichment, including homework help and tutoring services, to increase student performance in core academic subjects such as reading and mathematics. Students are also
provided a broad array of additional services, programs, and activities in the areas of positive youth development,
drug and violence prevention, life skills, art, music, recreation, technology education, character education, nutrition,
physical education, cultural awareness, and so much more.
SITES AND HOURS OF OPERATION-projected start date September 3
**The program is provided at NO COST to students & families.
**No transportation services are offered.
**More information to come regarding the registration process.
McCoy Elementary School, Aztec
Lydia Rippey Elementary School, Aztec
Park Ave. Elementary School, Aztec
Each school will serve approx. 60 students/day
Blanco Elementary School, Blanco
Will serve approx. 60 students/day
M
T-Th
T-Th
1:30-6:00p *Early release day
3:00-6:00p
3:00-6:00p
M-Th
2:45-5:45p
IMMEDIATE STAFF POSITIONS AVAILABLE—Positions Open Until Filled
**SJCP will be the employer for all positions.
With a Fine Art Gallery
120 East Chaco Street,
Aztec • 334-5750
First half-hour of initial consultation is free
334-1039 or [email protected]
to get stories, ads, photos,
obits, etc. in TALON
Activities Assistants (up to 5 positions/site)—school year, up to 19.5hrs/wk, $8.50/hr
Responsible for: providing youth with unique and enriching learning experiences; promoting positive youth development; being a positive role model; providing a safe environment for students. Minimum age 17; must possess HS
diploma/GED or enrolled in a HS/GED program; experience in education, community and/or human service fields
preferred.
To apply, please submit letter of interest and resumé with references to:
Kris Morton, Program Manager 21st CCLC • (505) 566-5867 Front Desk • (505) 566-5870 Fax
Aztec entrepreneur Kelly
Berhost honored for providing
outstanding customer service
As a business leader and involved citizen in the Aztec
area, Allstate Exclusive Agency Owner Kelly Berhost
has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for
2013.
This designation is being presented to Berhost for her
outstanding performance and commitment to putting
customers at the center of her agency’s work. The
Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon
less than 38 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency
owners across the country and 14 percent of Allstate’s
New Mexico agencies.
The Premier Agency designation is awarded to
Allstate agency owners who have demonstrated excellence in delivering an accessible, knowledgeable and
personal customer experience, and in achieving outstanding business results.
Berhost’s office is located at 1415 W. Aztec Blvd. #9
in Aztec and can be reached at 505-334-6177 or
http://agents.allstate.com/kelly-j-berhost-aztec-nm.html.
Answer to Sudoku puzzle on page 19
Dignity begins at home
Katie Roper – Director of Resource Development and
Marketing, Good Samaritan Society – Four Corners Village
Dignity begins at home. And for many seniors in San
Juan County, Good Samaritan Society – Four Corners
Village is their home.
In your home, the bathroom is probably a nice place
to be. It’s warm, customized to your preferences, and
private. You probably don’t think twice about it.
The bathing room at Good Samaritan Society – Four
Corners Village is none of these things.
The room has uneven floors and waist-high dividers
between shower stalls…no shower curtains. There is no
bathtub, no seating aside from a mesh chair and no privacy. The room is small. Cold. Bathing in here is not a
dignified experience.
It’s definitely not in keeping with the care you or I
would want, whether for ourselves or our loved ones’
quality of life.
What we offer seniors and their families: compassionate care, high standards, and a chance to feel more
loved, valued, and at peace.
As part of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan
Society, Four Corners Village has been guided by the
philosophy that everyone is someone who deserves to
feel loved, valued, and at peace. Here, care isn’t built
around a task, it’s built around a person. It’s care with
soul.
Our opportunity – our obligation – is to share the values and beliefs that underpin our success. Advances in
medicine and technology are important, but for the deepest human needs, only love will do. And that love is
communicated every day, in one hundred ways at Good
Samaritan Society – Four Corners Village…
…except through the bathing room.
Good Samaritan Society – Four Corners Village is not
just about caring for seniors. It’s about wrapping the elders who built this community in God’s love…even at
bath time.
When is a bath more than a bath? It is more than a
bath when it becomes a chance to minister, to promote
relaxation, and to soothe the soul through calming ritual.
Envision a bathing room that could do all of this through
a whirlpool tub, walk-in showers with privacy curtains
and comfortable seating, and temperature controls for
the water. Room for staff to operate lifts when someone
can no longer get into a bathtub unassisted. Even the little touches – new tile in warm colors and towel warmers
– could work together to create a bathing experience that
the people using the room will view with anticipation,
not dread.
And you’re the hero. So much could happen through
your generosity.
Every story needs a hero. Good Samaritan Society –
Four Corners Village has a proud history but is also full
of the challenges of a small, not-for-profit in a rural
area. Health care reimbursements cover care, but they do
not leave much extra for improvements. Then again,
they were never intended to.
We rely on the generosity of friends and neighbors
like you to help make this place a true home. And only
through you will the vision of a GSS-Four Corners
Village that is worthy of San Juan County’s seniors be
possible.
Consider yourself invited to make a difference.
Good Samaritan Society – Four Corners Village offers
a very attractive opportunity to change the way elders
experience care and compassion. The total cost of this
important project is $100,000. It will take your gift and
the gifts of many like you to bring better bathing conditions to the seniors of Good Samaritan Society – Four
Corners Village. Will you consider making a gift today?
For more information or to donate, please call Katie
Roper at 505-334-1781.
Be a sponsor, play at
Pebble Beach®?
For dedicated and die-hard golfers, playing the Pebble
Beach® golf course would be a dream come true.
For one lucky Corporate Sponsor of the 24th Annual
San Juan College Foundation Golf Scramble that dream
will become a reality. The golf tournament will be held
September 13-14 at Pinon Hills Golf Course. At the
tournament’s dinner on the 14th, which will be at the
San Juan Country Club, a ticket will be drawn and the
winner will receive two rounds of golf at Pebble
Beach®, two nights lodging at the Pebble Beach Resorts
®, and airfare. In addition, two players in the tournament will receive two rounds of golf each at the Glacier
Club Golf Course, north of Durango.
While the prizes are certain to attract area golfers, the
real winners of the tournament will be San Juan College
students, who will receive 100 percent of the tournament
proceeds in the form of scholarships.
Gayle Dean is the executive director of the San Juan
College Foundation and is, as always, excited about the
tournament and how it benefits college students. “We’re
proud of this tournament,” Dean said. “It’s a top notch
event and people are always eager to participate – especially knowing that the money raised goes directly into
the hands of the students.”
The San Juan College Foundation has provided almost
$5 million to San Juan College students in the form of
scholarships – an achievement Dean and the San Juan
College Foundation Board of Directors are justifiably
proud of.
Wells Fargo and Aztec Well Servicing are major sponsors of the tournament. There are several levels of sponsorship. A Corporate Sponsorship is $1500, which
includes two days of golf for a four-player team, the
Corporate Sponsor dinner on Friday evening, recognition in the program, and advertising of their business
name on the Corporate Sponsor sign. For those who prefer to not golf, but want to participate in the fundraising
and dinner, there are options available including an
Activity Sponsorship ($500); and Hole Sponsorship
($200). Signage is also available for these sponsors.
Individuals may participate in the tournament for $250
per person, which includes dinner for the golfer and
guest, and the opportunity to win great door prizes.
FMI about the tournament or to sponsor the event, call
the San Juan College Foundation at 566-3200.
Wolves at Hermit Park
The wolves of WolfWood Refuge from Southwest
Colorado will be at Hermit Park Open Space on
Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18, 2013.
There will be educational programs at 10:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m., both days, at the Hermit Park Open Space
Pavilion. The wolves will also be available to visit
between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. when educational programs are not taking place. Program is free,
but a $6 day use fee applies. No dogs, please.
Don’t miss this chance to get up close and personal
with the wolf ambassadors, including one of the rescued
Alaskan nine-pack! www.wolfwoodrefuge.org
Directions: www.larimer.org/naturalresources/driving_hermitpark.htm
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PAGE 15
Patrick Smith obtains Masters Degree
Patrick Dempsey Smith,
son of Bill and Candy Smith
of Aztec, graduated from the
Naval Post-graduate School
in Monterey, CA on June
21, 2013. Patrick graduated
with a Masters in Applied
Physics, specializing in
weaponry. He also was
awarded the John Hopkins
University award for the
Best Physics Thesis in the
NPS Physics department.
“Dempsey” graduated
salutatorian of his Aztec
High School class in 2005,
and then went to Purdue
University on a Navy ROTC
scholarship, earning a BS in
Mechanical Engineering.
He was commissioned as an
officer in the Navy in
December, 2009. He is now
a Lieutenant JG, and will be stationed in Norfolk, VA to work
on the construction of Navy vessels.
The Aztec Teen Center:
Come Join!!!
It’s Chile Time at
Sutherland Farms!
Now roasting our
Animas River Green Chile!
Visit the farm to get your green chile.
Patrick (front far left) notes: “This is what I do.”
Now accepting WIC checks and EBT
Reese Chapman scores!
My name is Brenna Neilson
and I am 13 years old. I go to
Koogler Middle School and I
love the Teen Center.
The Teen Center is a place for
teens to hang out and interact
with other peers. Here at the
Teen Center you can play pool
tournaments, play skating games
in the gym, play basketball
games like knockout, join clubs
like SMART Girls, and a lot of
other fun stuff.
We also play board games, make Shrinkydinks, do painting projects, make science experiments, and play computer
games and Wii games. Everything we do here is fun.
So come to the Teen Center and you will have a blast just
like me. OH YEAH, don’t forget to have a smile on when
you walk in, and remember everything fun happens at the
TEEN CENTER! If you have questions, call the Teen
Center at 505-334-1448. So come and join us now and I
promise that you will have a blast!
FCVB July Photo Contest Winner
The Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce the July
photo winner of its “Endless Skies, Endless Adventures” contest. According to the
judges, Brandon Jakino’s “Reflections” best embodied both aspects of the theme with
its fishing activity under the breathtaking northwest NM sky. A runner up was also
awarded in July and goes to “Days at Cutter” by Winter Herbert. Both award winning
photos can be found at: www.farmingtonnm.org/photocontest.html or on the
Farmington Convention and Visitors Bureau Facebook page. This fun contest runs
through the end of October, leading up to the Grand Prize of $500. For complete
rules and entry forms, please visit: www.farmingtonnm.org or call the Farmington
Convention and Visitors Bureau at (505) 326-7602 or 800-448-1240.
Reese Chapman
of Aurora,
Colorado recently
participated in the
Triple Crown 9u
World Series in
Steamboat
Springs,
Colorado. His
team, the Aurora
Armour, placed
2nd in the 9u
Division 2 World
Series. Reese hit
two home runs
during the tournament.
Reese participated and won the
9u Triple Crown
World Series
Home Run Derby
by hitting 6 home
runs!
Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Onions, New
Potatoes, Green Beans & Summer Squash.
You can also purchase fresh granola, canned
goods, chile powders, pods and ristras!
#745 CR 2900 (Ruins Rd.)
7 1/2 miles north of Aztec or 3 1/2 mi. west of
550, turn onto CR 2900 at Cedar Hill.
Mon-Sat 9-6, Sun 10-5
www.sutherlandfarms.net • 334-3578
If you are homeless,
help is available!
www.hud.gov
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
Lead a horse to water and it drinks
at Four Corners Equine Rescue by Debra Mayeux
Chicken Speak by Rosalie Lawson Current
A horse drinks 15 gallons of water
each day. When there are more than 30
horses to care for that is a lot of water.
Four Corners Equine Rescue in Aztec
has rescued 23 horses this year, and the
non-profit organization took in 59 in
2012. Watering those animals took several man hours each day. Troughs have
to be scrubbed and filled at least twice
a day and there are dozens of troughs
strategically placed on the property.
The horses, many of which need
rehabilitation and training, will sometimes step in the trough to cool down
or knock the water over while roaming
the property. It is just one of many
challenges faced by Debbie and Terry
Coburn, founders of the rescue.
This challenge, however, is on its
way of being overcome through the
work of Jeff Rendall, a horse owner
and volunteer at the rescue.
Two years ago, Rendall came across
an automatic watering system for horses. He installed it on his own property.
"It works on water pressure, and it
doesn't freeze," he said.
This was a welcome change for
Debbie Coburn who said when most
people string up Christmas lights, she
has to install heater lines each winter to
the horse troughs. On average, she said
it takes two to three hours each day to
water the horses at the rescue.
"I thought there's got to be a better
way, and through my own experience, I
knew this would help," Rendall said.
He began writing letters to area businesses asking for donations to help
install 10 automatic waterers at Four
Corners Equine Rescue. The goal was
to raise $7,000, and several area businesses chipped in along with a $6,000
grant from ConocoPhillips that pushed
the project over the top.
"The other people who donated were
just as important," Rendall stressed,
saying it took eight months to gather
the needed funds.
Rendall and Terry Coburn began
installing the new watering systems on
Aug. 9 and had one completed by Aug.
11.
The watering unit was placed in
a stall with Velvet, a horse that
was rescued after years of abuse.
There are many others with the
same sad tale, according to
Debbie, who said 17 of the horses
brought to the rescue in 2013,
were seized by law enforcement
from the horses' owners that mistreated them.
"Most of these horses are here
because someone abused or neglected them," Debbie said.
Other horses are brought in
because the owners decide they
just don't want them anymore, or
the horse is old and maybe on its
way to the slaughterhouse.
"We are living in a disposable
society," Debbie said, adding she
tells people, "This is a horse not a
dirty diaper. This is a living,
breathing, sensient being."
Debbie Coburn began rescuing horses by taking foals off
of the "pee line." These babies
were born to mares being used
by pharmaceutical companies
manufacturing estrogen
replacement drugs.
The companies used urine
from pregnant mares to create
the hormone replacement
drugs for women, and at one
time the companies were using
up to 50,000 mares a year.
This meant 50,000 baby horses
needed homes. The number
has dropped to around 10,000,
according to Coburn, who
started her own non-profit rescue in 2004.
"When we started we couldn't get the authorities to do
anything about (abused or mis-
Jeff Rendall shows off the first-to-be-installed automatic
watering systems in Velvet's corral on Sunday, Aug. 11
at Four Corners Equine Rescue.
Debbie Coburn in one of the several horse pens at
Four Corners Equine Rescue with a mare,
her colt, and another adult horse.
treated) horses unless you had dynamite and a television
crew on the way," she said. "They had nowhere to put
the horses and no funds in the budget for rehabilitation."
Now the eight registered and licensed rescues in New
Mexico hold and rehabilitate the horse, and that is an
expensive endeavor.
All of the budget at Four Corners Equine Rescue
comes from donations and fundraising activities.
Throughout the U.S., only 3 percent of charitable giving
goes toward animal rescue.
"Very little trickles down to horse rescue," said Jeff,
who helps Four Corners Equine Rescue with its
fundraising activities.
Debbie also helped to get legislation passed in the
2013 legislative session that will provide for a check
box on New Mexico State Income tax forms. If a person
checks the box, they agree to donate part of their return
to equine rescue in the state.
"It will only be for licensed rescues," Debbie said,
adding the New Mexico Livestock Board will administer
the funds, and Four Corners Equine Rescue could be one
of the recipients because it is a licensed facility.
There might be some funds that come in from the
"check box," but Four Corners Equine Rescue always
will need to raise funds and seek the help of volunteers.
From welders to stall cleaners to people just wanting
to provide positive human to horse interaction, volunteer
opportunities exist.
Fundraising events also are being planned regularly.
Debbie said there will be an open house at the rescue in
October and then on Nov. 2, the rescue is planning a
hike and ride in Pilares Canyon.
"People can either ride their horse or hike in the morning, and there will be a barbecue after their morning
exersion," Debbie said, adding that she is currenly looking for people to sponsor this new event.
For more information on the Four Corners Equine
Rescue or to volunteer or donate call the Coburns at
(505) 334-7220.
A rescued horse drinks from a trough Sunday Aug. 11
at Four Corners Equine Rescue.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
Obituaries
Barney
Eric J. Barney, son of Paul and Cordy (Jacquez)
Barney was born October 27,1959, at Larson Air Force
Base, Washington, He died July 18, 2013 after a short
battle with pancreatic cancer. He was predeceased by his
father, Paul. He is survived by his wife, Charlot
(MacLafferty), his children Michael and Danielle, his
mother Cordy Jacquez Barney, numerous relatives
including Toby and Margie Jacquez of Farmington,
Cleofas Jacquez Montoya, of Aztec, and Viola Jacquez
Cook of Mine Hill, NJ.
Eric lived at Moses Lake, WA, Tacoma, WA, Wichita
Falls, TX, Clark AFB, Philippines, and Orlando, FL,
where his father was stationed as a member of the
United States Air Force.
After Paul's retirement the family moved to Spokane,
WA and soon after to Mead where Eric graduated in
1977 from Mead High School, Mead, WA. Then he
attended Spokane Falls Community College and
Spokane Community College receiving an AA degree in
Computer Programming. He moved to Seattle, WA
where he met Charlot and they were married in June
1985, and continued living there until his death. Eric
achieved his goals of going to Rustycon and Norwescon
science fiction conventions this year, plus seeing his
daughter graduate from high school in June.
Throughout his lifetime he visited relatives in Aztec
and Farmington along with his family when they attended the bi-annual Jaquez Family Reunion. He enjoyed
driving in New Mexico and Colorado during these trips
and was looking forward to his next trip to the
Southwest.
At his request there was no service.
Sona
Jeric S. Sona, 37, of Aztec, passed away from this life
on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, in Aztec. He was born Sept.
3, 1975, in Farmington, to Jack and Francine Sona.
Jeric was known as the big, loving teddy bear to most.
He had a huge heart of gold and could read people like a
book. He was an amazing friend to many people. He
loved anything that went FAST! He had a love for fast
cars especially Mustangs and loved racing his Artic Cat
off road vehicle. He especially loved hearing people
scream, that he would put in the passenger seat for the
ride of their life. He also had a love for the game of
football. He played in high school for Aztec and went on
to play college ball at Ft. Lewis College. He had the
privilege to play in the North and South game and traveled to Australia to play in the All Stars game. He
absolutely loved spending time with his dad, whether
they just went to eat breakfast or to figure out how to
make Jeric's vehicle faster.
Jeric's son and daughter were the light of his life. He
grew up in Aztec and lived most of his life there with
his loving wife for the last 17 years.
Our loving son, nephew, husband, uncle, father and
friend will be missed by many. We love him and know
he has found peace.
Jeric was preceded in death by his mother-in-law,
Frances Halvorson; uncle, Joel Sona; and grandparents,
Curby and Flora Lawrence and Jack and Ruth Sona.
He is survived by his wife, DeAnza Sona; son, Bryce
Sona; daughter, Brooke Sona; parents, Jack and Francine
Sona; father-in-law, Dale Halvorson; brothers, Jack and
Jaime Sona; brother-in-law, Louis Salazar; sister-in-law,
Sindi Salazar; three nieces, Alyssa and Taylor Sona,
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OIL & GAS Basics
Anatomy of Gas-pump Prices
Part 55, by Susan Franzheim
Elliott Negin, Director of News & Commentary,
Union of Concerned Scientists, posted: Playing the
Blame Game on Gas Prices Won't Solve the Problem,
March 16, 2012.
"A recent front-page story in the Washington Post
announced the results of a new Post-ABC News poll
that found nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of
the way President Obama is handling gasoline prices.
Too bad presidents have no control over them.
"But that doesn't stop politicians - or journalists, pundits and the general public, for that matter - from calling
out the president when it suits their agenda.
"In 2006, for example, when gas prices doubled under
President Bush, Rep. Nancy Pelosi slammed the ‘two oil
men in the White House.’ ‘Today's record high gas
prices,’ the California Democrat said, ‘are the price that
the American people are paying for the Bush administration's failed energy policies.’ And that was when regular
grade gasoline was averaging $2.91 a gallon. Two years
later, it jumped to more than $4.
"Now the tables have turned. A gallon of gas (recently) averaged $3.82, and Republican House Speaker John
Boehner recently made the same baseless allegation.
‘The president's energy policies,’ he told Fox News'
Greta Van Susteren on March 8 (2012), ‘have led to a
more than doubling of gas prices over the three years of
this presidency.’
"There are a number of reasons why gas prices are
spiking - turmoil in the Middle East and growing worldwide demand among them - but there is no quick fix for
presidents to lower them. That said, there are practical
steps our political leaders can take to reduce the amount
of oil we consume, which would save Americans billions of dollars for years to come.
"Speaker Boehner's solution to drill, baby, drill is not
on that list. He complained to Van Susteren that the
Ahjanáe Salazar; two nephews, Andric and Adonis
Salazar. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles,
cousins and loving friends.
A visitation was held Aug. 4 at Brewer, Lee and
Larkin Funeral Home. A funeral service was held Aug 5,
at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Farmington, officiated
by Pastor Steve Ballew.
A private burial for the family will occur at a later
date.
Pallbearers were Jack Sona, Jaime Sona, Louis
Salazar, Leo Esquibel, Jason Phillips and Zack Steele.
Honorary pallbearers were Bryce Sona, Andric and
Adonis Salazar, Luke Leuthard, Jacob Ellis, Matt
Valdez, Jeremiah Lee, Brandon Hickey and Ft. Lewis
College and Aztec football teammates.
Jeric's care was entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin
Funeral Home in Farmington. Those who wish to
express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com.
To submit an obituary for a person
in the Aztec, Bloomfield, Flora Vista, Cedar Hill area, email to
[email protected], mail to POB 275, Aztec, or drop in
dropbox at Zip & Ship in Aztec.
There is no cost.
TALON is Read in Far Out Places
by Far Out People!
These kids were reading TALON in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in July 2013
From left to right: Chase, Reese, Ty and Ryleigh Chapman and Derek Washington, all from Aurora, Colorado.
The Chapman kids’ parents are Ryan Chapman and Leigh Chapman (formerly of Aztec). Casey Chapman (formerly of Aztec) is the mommy of Derek. Grandparents to all five children are Len and Nina Chapman of Aztec.
Grandparents to the Chapman children are Bobby and Charlene Campbell of Flora Vista.
Obama administration has ‘closed down most of the
gulf’ and ‘all the public lands in the inter-mountain
West. And if we're going to bring gas prices down, we
need to have all of the above.’
"In fact, the number of oil rigs in U.S. oil-fields has
quadrupled over the last three years, despite the temporary slowdown in the Gulf of Mexico after the BP oil
disaster. And domestic crude oil production increased by
nearly 17% between 2008 and 2011.
"But even if we opened the entire country to rigs, the
impact on gas prices would be inconsequential - pennies
at most, and not for decades. Americans consume more
than 20% of the world's oil, but the United States holds
only 2% of the world's proven reserves - hardly enough
to affect the price of a global commodity.
"One need only cite the findings of the U.S. Energy
Information Administration to prove the point. In 2007,
the EIA analyzed the potential impact of increased offshore oil production. It concluded that ‘access to the
Pacific, Atlantic, and eastern Gulf [moratorium] regions
would not have a significant impact on domestic crude
oil and natural gas production or prices before 2030.
Leasing would begin no sooner than 2012, and production would not be expected to start before 2017.’ The
effect on prices would be negligible: ‘Because oil prices
are determined on the international market ... any impact
on average wellhead prices is expected to be insignificant.’
Conversely, if we boosted fuel efficiency, expanded
our reliance on low-carbon fuels, and provided better
transportation options, we would not only save
Americans money at the pump, we would curb U.S.
dependence on oil and combat climate change.
"The Obama administration already has made significant strides in increasing fuel economy by establishing
the first new standards in more than 30 years. In April
2010, it announced standards for new cars and light
trucks that will increase average fuel economy to 34.1
miles per gallon by model year 2016 and cut new vehicle global warming pollution by about 25% compared
with today's average. Then, in July 2011, the administration reached a second agreement with automakers that
will nearly double the average fuel economy of new cars
and light trucks by 2025.
"The first round of the standards took effect this year,
so new car buyers are already benefiting. Over time, the
standards' benefits will grow dramatically, ultimately
reducing U.S. oil consumption by as much as 3.5 million barrels a day - more than 50 billion gallons of gas
annually - in 2030, according to the Union of Concerned
Scientists (UCS). That's almost as much as the U.S.
imports from Canada and Mexico combined, and it's
more than we imported from the entire Middle East last
year. Likewise, in 2030 the combined standards will cut
some 640 million metric tons of global warming pollution - the equivalent of shutting down nearly 140 average-size coal-fired power plants for a year - and save
Americans $150 billion after covering the cost of the
fuel efficient technology.
"…Last August the administration finalized the first
fuel efficiency and global warming pollution standards
for new medium- and heavy-duty trucks. The standards for trucks sold between 2014 and 2018 - will reduce fuel
consumption across a range of categories, from longhaul trailers to buses to cement mixers. They collectively represent only 4% of vehicles on our nation's roads
but, according to UCS, account for 20% of U.S. fuel
use.
"These landmark fuel economy standards will go a
long way to protect our pocketbooks, not to mention our
health, our national security, and the future of the planet.
But there is still much more to do to develop low-carbon
fuels and electric vehicles, expand public transportation
alternatives, and improve the energy efficiency of our
planes, trains, ships, factories and homes. UCS has outlined a ‘National Oil Savings Plan’ that would do just
that, resulting in a 50% reduction in projected U.S. oil
use over the next 20 years.
"Instead of rehashing the same tired arguments every
time gas prices jump, let's focus on real solutions to curb
our oil addiction. Drilling more is definitely not one of
them; cutting consumption in half is. So let's stop the
blame game and get to work."
David Brooks, The New York Times (no publication
date): "By 2020 , the U.S. will overtake Saudi Arabia as
the world's largest oil producer, according to the
International Energy Agency. The U.S. has already overtaken Russia as the world's leading gas producer. Fuel
has become America's largest export item. Within 5
years, according to a study by Citigroup, North America
could be energy independent."
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AUGUST 16 - 31 • 2013
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Scrambled golf
Piñon Hills Golf Course, 2101 Sunrise Parkway in
Farmington, will host a 18 Hole Messed Up Scramble
Golf Tournament on Saturday, August 24 with tee
times starting at 8:00 a.m.
Join us for this 18 hole scramble! There will be really
messed up, different tees used on each hole, with a different variation of scramble on each hole. Play from
assigned tee for the hole, with different cup sizes regardless of gender, age, etc. Mixed teams are okay. There
will be monster and easy pin locations. Play for payouts!
Flighted off lower player index or average score, no
HDCP is required. Entry fee is $40 per team, green fee
and cart not included. Non pass holder green fee with
cart is $25.00. Pass holder cart fees are $14.00.
FMI, 326-6066 or online at www.pinonhillsgolf.com.
AZTEC ANIMAL SHELTER
825 E. Sabena Street • Aztec
505-334-6819
Noon - 4:00 pm • Seven days a week
Lost a pet? Looking to Adopt?
Come see us!
The US District Court,
District of New Mexico
is accepting applications for a
Part-time Magistrate Judge
to serve a four-year term in
Farmington, New Mexico.
Full details and applications are available at
any Federal Courthouse in New Mexico
or by visiting www.nmcourt.fed.us
TA L O N C l a s s i f i e d s
Aztec Recycling Center
Listen live online to progressive radio:
www.chicagosprogressivetalk.com.
Wanted by private collector: WWII items. Not to be
resold. 334-0901.
I build patios, trim trees and cut lawns, plus
handyman work. Call Brian, 632-1858
Handyman: I paint, repair tile, dry wall,
minor carpentry, yard work, pruning,
cooler hook up. I work on your projects
as if they were in my home. Honest,
reasonable, reliable. Carl at 333-2443.
Home Remodel & Repair. Experienced in all phases of
construction. Guaranteed quality with references. Free
estimates. Choice Remodel & Painting. 505-258-5391.
Yard work - have trailer, will haul. Also do concrete
work; house work. 505-486-0342. Ask for Leon.
For sale: 2007 KX250F motocross motorcycle, never
raced, adult owned. New tires, great shape! $3500.
947-1122
Any students in grades 6-12 who are interested in
traveling to Washington DC in June of 2014, please
call Vernon Perkins at 360 5724. Parents & grandparents
are welcome too. Cost is $2000 & information is available at Worldstrides.com.
FOR SALE: Wooden rolltop desk $35, Stationary bike
$25, large 3-ring kiln w/accessories $300. 505 325-5230.
Elementary teacher (just retired) seeks employment,
part or full time. Needs to work public school teacher’s
hours/calendar. Call 334-5121.
For sale: running boards and towing package off of
2011 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab. $200. 436-0161.
Rental in Aztec: 2 bdrm, 2 ba. $550/month, $400
deposit. Need references. 505-330-1906 or 402-7531.
Moving? Free cardboard boxes in Aztec. 1-970-5070187.
For sale: heavy safe, 3’ h x 3’ w. 427-4113 or 3266349.
For rent, horse stalls and RV spaces by Sun Ray Park
and Casino, 427-4113 or 326-6349. Also have several
good horses for sale.
FOR SALE: 432 acres, Hart Canyon. Homesite with
spring water, power, phone, 30' x 60' metal barn.
$699,000. John Cain, 970-261-7868.
303 S. Ash Ave. • Aztec, NM 87410 • 334-7664
Monday - Closed • Tuesday to Thursday - 10 am to 4 pm
Friday and Saturday - 9 am to 4 pm
Sunday - noon to 4:00 pm
Recyclable materials
• Newspaper (Anything that comes in your newspaper)
• Corrugated Cardboard / Brown Paper Bags (Clean, flattened, corrugated, 3 layered cardboard)
• White Office Paper (whitebond office paper, white, greenbar and blue-bar computer paper)
• Glass Bottles (Clear, green, and brown)
• #1 and #2 Plastics (#1 PETE soda bottles, #2 HDPE milk
jugs, container plastic and detergent bottles)
• Aluminum Cans and Foil (beer, pop cans, aluminum foil)
• Tin and Steel Cans (Food and soup cans, pet food cans)
Pilgrimage, Ritual, and
Chacoan Society
Dr. Ruth Van Dyke Professor of Anthropology
Binghamton University, New York
Friday, August 23, 2013 7:00 pm
Aztec Ruins Visitor Center
Free Admission For more information, call
505.334.6174, visit nps.gov/azru Schedule of Events,
or Aztec Ruins Facebook page.
Moving sale: love seat and matching chair, $250; 2
end tables and coffee table, $200; dbl wooden kitchen
cupboard, $40; older TV, $20; all in excellent condition,
cash only, 360-3039.
FOR SALE: 10 acre wooded homesite with mountain
views in Hart Canyon, adjacent power line. $30,000.
John Cain, 970-261-7868 or [email protected]
For sale: Amana washer & dryer, like new, $500 for
pair, 505-402-7531.
New housekeeping business seeking manager/secretary. Benefits include free housekeeping + 80% of
income. FMI, call Bobby at 632-1679.
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club is seeking enthusiastic,
reliable adult Activity Leaders who enjoy working
with children for their Afterschool Program. Individuals
must be able to plan and implement daily activities for
youth ages 6-18 years. P/T M-F 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Apply
at 311 S. Ash Ave. in Aztec or fax resume to 334-0610.
• FOR RENT •
$850.00 per month
plus utilities.
Available Now.
Newly Remodeled.
Great highway frontage
location in Aztec at
1308 W. Aztec Blvd.
Call Kelly at
505-215-3753 or
505-334-2539.
Need more
storage?
Have shelves, cabinets, doors
custom fit to the
strangest spaces.
Home Repairs & Remodels
Additions * Remodels * Repairs * Painting
Drywall * Decks * Tilework * Door installation
Wildwood Trim & Remodel
Remodeling • Repairs
• Large or Small Jobs
General Contractor • NM lic 16778 • 30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
505-330-2960
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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Here is the main number for Congress - the Senate
and House - in Washington, DC. 202-225-3121
Toll-free numbers, sponsored by a variety of sources,
come and go, so this list may not be current.
1 (800) 828 - 0498
Don’t know who your
1 (800) 614 - 2803
representatives are?
1 (866) 340 - 9281
Just
give the operator
1 (866) 338 - 1015
your
zip code and
1 (877) 851 - 6437
they’ll
tell you.
You can also reach this
web page quickly and easily by using the URL of
www.CallCongress.org.
Farmington Office 475 E. 20th ST. Suite A, FARMINGTON
Aztec Cottonwood Storage
• Good Rates • Different sizes
• RV and Open Space available
Limited hours: 2- 6 pm
Call 334-6111
or 334-7175, leave message
Priscilla A. Shannon
Attorney at Law
Divorce, Child Custody
Grandparents Rights, Adoption
Guardianships, Probate and Wills
• 333-2055 •
105 East Chaco • Aztec
Weekly Draw Hours
Monday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Tuesday, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wednesday, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm • Thursday, CLOSED
Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm • Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Any donor that wishes to donate at any of the New Mexico drives can call
to set an appointment or get more information at 505 325-1505, Monday
through Wednesday, 9 AM – 6 PM, Friday and Saturday, 9 AM – 2 PM.
Or, sign up online at www.bloodhero.com
***DONORS please have identification at time of donation***
Cedar Hill Farm Local serves as an educational, cultural entity to promote
agriculture and community service. We care for the historic Cedar Hill
School House as well. We meet every third Monday of the month at 6:00pm
in the school house for potluck and to conduct our meetings. All in the surrounding area are invited. For more info, email
[email protected] or call Theresa (505) 334-3511, Chopa
(505) 635-0180 or Amy (505) 334-8489.
Pest Control
Commercial • Residential
TREE & WEED SPRAYING
Allan Walraven
Bugs-A-Winginit •
320-6372
San Juan Animal League Rabies Clinic
Crane’s Roost Care Home
Sunday, August 25th
12:00 - 4:00 (or while supplies last)
Farmington Rec Center
“Providing the most elite
care in the Four Corners”
Questions? 505-325-3366
333-2604
1101 Fairgrounds Road, Farmington
We’re on Facebook.
For additional information check our web site at
www.sanjuananimalleague.webs.com/
Jewell’s Carpet Cleaning
Residential & Rental Properties
• 334-3965 •
Narcotics Anonymous
Hotline number
(505-324-1807)
For an updated schedule of area meetings,
check out www.riograndena.org
The New Mexico Mental
Health Crisis Line
1-855-NMCRISIS (662-7474)
Leaving your pet or child in a parked car can be a
DEADLY mistake. The temperature inside a car can skyrocket
after a few minutes. Parking in the shade or leaving the windows cracked does very little to alleviate this pressure cooker.
DON’T TAKE A CHANCE with your children or pets!
If you see or hear a pet or child in a parked car…
1) Immediately report to the store in which parking
lot the car is parked. Have store announce car
model and license #
2) Call Animal Shelter
Farmington: 599-1098 • Aztec: 334-6819
Non-Emergency Police Dispatch: 334-6622
OR Flag down a POLICE OFFICER
For around-the-clock nursing advice
call (877) 725-2552
Nurse Advice New Mexico is available seven days a week in English & Spanish.
Need a ride?
The Farmington Red Apple Transit
Red Apple Bus Dispatch: 325-3409
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Zip & Ship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
THANKS to our advertisers who
support TALON and the free
services it offers. 505-334-1039
You can call the Rape Crisis Center from
anywhere in the state and call an advocate
any time
(24 hours/7 days a week)
and not have to worry about a phone charge.
Blood Drives
RAPE CRISIS CENTER
NEW MEXICO
• 888-811-8282 •
Contact Congress
Want to quit smoking?
Call the Help Line: 1-800-QUIT NOW
(1-800-784-8669)
Smoking Cessation Classes
Safeway Pharmacy
Free Classes and Nicotine Replacement Therapy
(505) 334-6261
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