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Vol. 1 No. 8 Thursday Sept. 17, 2015
Pedestrian Accident Claims
23 Year-Old Woman’s Life
Daily Edition at valleydailypost.com
New Mexico Wine Tourism:
Not Just For Visitors
by ROBERT A. NARANJO
Scene of the accident at mile post 195 on US Highway 84/285. (This is not the truck
involved in the fatal accident.) Photo/valleydailypost
Staff Report
HERNANDEZ – A young woman, 23
years old, according to her obituary, “loved
to sing, dance and give hugs to everyone
she met,” whose family was her life and
was happily looking forward to a niece
that was soon to be born, died in what was
termed a pedestrian accident.
Jamie Monique Martinez was walking
along U.S. 84/285 in Hernandez about
11:44 p.m. on Sept. 8, near mile post 195
where US Highway 84/285 intersects with
Rio Arriba County Road 1. She was struck
by a semi-truck owned by Enviro-Tech
Inc. and driven by 55 year-old Vincent
Guy Young of Questa, New Mexico whose
occupation is listed as a “truck driver.”
Martinez died instantly upon impact,
according to the Rio Arriba Sheriff’s
Office Preliminary Report. Some questions remain unanswered pending
toxicology reports from the Office of the
Medical Investigator. The preliminary
accident report indicated no driver error
was involved.
2005 Blue Peterbilt Semi
According the to the report, Sheriff’s
Department Sergeant Manuel Romero
was dispatched “…to U.S. Highway
84/285, near milepost 195 in the village
of Hernandez, New Mexico in response to
an unknown pedestrian ‘Jane Doe’ (Jamie
Monique Martinez) who was struck by a
semi on the southbound lane.”
At the scene, Sgt. Romero reproted he saw,
“Vehicle #1, a 2005 blue in color Peterbilt
semi-truck bearing New Mexico plate#
_ _ _ 726, with a 40” flatbed bed trailer
in tow, hauling a transformer generator.
Furthermore, I noted the vehicle in a
southbound direction with a shifted load
(shifted from incident) just off the right
lane resting half way on the shoulder.”
Sgt. Romero then notes that the victim
was “located 75’ north of vehicle #1 on the
southbound lane of U.S. Highway 84/285.”
Sgt.’s Romero report then states, “…after
evaluation by medics (Jamie Martinez)
was believed to be deceased.”
The truck driver, who was identified
as Vincent Guy Young, 55, made the
following statement, “I was traveling south
bound from Highway 285 when I noticed a
person (Jamie Martinez) raise their hands
up at me, I signaled and turned into the
other lane when this person ran into my
direction of travel striking her with the
upper right side of my truck. I got down
and checked to see if this person was
breathing and dialed 911 and waited for
law enforcement.” OMI Technician Carlos
Gonzales “confirmed and pronounced
Jamie Matinez dead at 12:30 am (2430
Hrs.),” according to the report.
The “Introductory Investigation began with
the assistance of the New Mexico State
Police who closed the southbound lane of
U.S. Highway (84/285 in conjunction with
myself (Sgt. M Romero) photographing the
scene” Romero wrote. Truck driver Young
was given a “horizontal gaze nystagmus”
(HGN). Young had no signs of being under
the influence of alcohol and also consented
to a blood sample being drawn. Sgt. Romero
did not find any evidence of the semi
traveling at a high rate of speed. “I did not
find any skid, drag, or yaw from vehicle #1
to suggest said vehicle had been traveling
at a high rate of speed,” Sgt. Romero wrote.
The damage of the upper left portion of the
semi was consistent with Young’s statement
according to Sgt. Romero.
Office of the Medical Investigator
However, OMI Technician, Carlos
Gonzales found evidence that may
suggest that Jamie Martinez intentionally
ran in front of the semi because OMI’s
Gonzales pointed out to Sgt. Romero deep
lacerations on Martinez’s forearms, that
were caused prior to the semi accident
because “one of the wounds was stapled
with possibly an office stapler,” SGT.
Romero wrote. This discovery was
consistent with truck driver Young’s
statement that Martinez “darted” in front
of him. The “third” point was an inspection
of the semi by the NMDOT that found
nothing wrong or in disrepair with the semi
and ruled that there were “no contributing
factors” to the accident by Young or the
semi he was driving.
After the accident, Sheriff James Lujan,
whom was the Supervisor in Charge at
the scene, made contact with the next of
kin, Jamie Martinez’s mother, Ms. Debbie
Martinez, at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 at the
Sheriff’s Office in Espanola. Ms. Martinez
had been trying to locate Jamie Martinez
once she discovered her daughter was
not in her bed. The Sheriff asked Ms.
Martinez if her daughter “had any tattoos
or identifying marks” on her or any photos.
Ms. Martinez produced some cell phone
photos and the Sheriff confirmed the
identity of Jamie Monique Martinez and
advised Ms. Martinez that her daughter
was the “the victim of the fatal accident.”
The Sheriff told Ms. Martinez that Sgt.
Romero was the lead investigator in the
case and gave her his business card with
the Sgt.’s name and the case number on
it. Sheriff James Lujan then made contact
with DeVargas Funeral Home and “advised
them of the identity of Jane Doe.”
JAMIE’S SOCIAL PAGE: “A
BEAUTIFUL SMILE” AND “WILL BE
MISSED…”
A social network page that the family of
Jamie Monique Martinez created on-line
in her memory, in addition to the DeVargas
Funeral Home and Crematory website,
showed both sites with posts, flowers and
candles sent to the family and to Jamie.
Some wrote how they remembered Jamie
with one post saying she had a “beautiful
smile” while another said that “she gave
hugs to everyone” and that Jamie Monique
Martinez “will be missed.”
Grapes at Black Mesa Winery in Velarde. Photo courtesy Black Mesa Winery
Northern New Mexico wine has long been
considered very good by wine lovers, even
if drunk before its time. But wine purists
and connoisseurs have always preferred to
wait and let wine age to its best potential.
Wine grapes, known as “vinifera,” have
been grown in New Mexico for almost
400 years making it the oldest wine grape
growing region in the United States.
Vines were planted by mission priests in
1629 near Socorro, New Mexico to make
wine for sacramental purposes. Before
that, sacramental wine had to be brought in
on “El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro.”
Wine making in New Mexico peaked in
the mid-1800's but is enjoying a resurgence
today with wine production and planting,
as recently the rest of the world has started
to “discover” New Mexico wine. Tourists
from around the nation and globe are
frequenting area wineries more than ever,
and wine publications are putting northern
New Mexico wineries on their list of sights
to see and places to go.
Jerry and Lynda Burd own Black Mesa
Winery in Velarde, one of the fastest
growing local wineries in the state.
When asked what he likes about the wine
industry, Jerry Burd replied “I think it’s
meeting fellow wine makers, wine grape
growers and then the people that come in
to taste and buy our wines in the tasting
room because we meet people from all
over the world, Burd answered. “That
makes it very nice when the people say,
“Gosh this is very good wine. It’s made
in New Mexico,” Burd said people ask
sometimes. Others know about the area’s
quality wine and seek out Black Mesa
and other northern New Mexico wineries.
When asked about “wine tourism,” Burd
said many people stop at Black Mesa,
A bucket of Baco! Baco Noir from Dona
Carmelita Naranjo Vineyard, LLC. Photo
by Robert A. Naranjo/valleydailypost
including some who travel the country
tasting wine. “They put stopping at
wineries on their itineraries,” Burd said.
“We’re getting more locals,” said Burd.
“Like quite a bit, and a lot of it is because
of La Chiripada and Vivac (in Dixon) we
send people back and forth between the
different wineries and the locals have been
talking a lot about us right now. They’ll
choose one wine at one place and another
at another place – they have favorites. We
think that’s cool! It would be nice to have
more wineries,” Burd said. He agreed that
it was like a mini or micro Napa Valley,
certainly in the medal-winning category.
“Come taste some of our internationally
recognized wine. We would love to see
you,” he cordially invited everyone.
Other area wineries in addition to those
Black Mesa’s owner Jerry Burd mentioned
are Estrella del Norte in Nambe and Don
Quixote in Pojoaque.
Burd was asked about the international
wine competitions and he said that Finger
Lakes in New York is a popular one where
many New Mexico wineries compete.
Wineries from New Mexico have brought
back “lots Gold and Silver Medals” from
Finger Lakes and “it’s an international
competition,” he said.
Burd was asked what makes the northern
New Mexico wine grape so special to wine
makers. It’s a big part of the success of the
northern New Mexico wineries at these
wine competitions winemakers have said.
“It’s different just because the growing
season is different. Grapes grow a
little slower; they ripen a little slower
in northern New Mexico. And, so we
often have more intense flavors from
the northern New Mexico grapes than
from the southern New Mexico grapes…
Let’s take a Merlot from southern New
Mexico versus a Merlot from northern
New Mexico. A northern New Mexico
Merlot (grape) has more intense flavors,
more varied, and it makes for more of a
complex wine. It has to do with the length
of the growing season, with the days
not getting quite as hot and the nights
are cooler and it all comes together and
makes for a dynamite grape and wine,”
Burd responded.
Black Mesa Winery is only one of several
growing wineries in our region of New
Mexico. A few miles north of Black Mesa
Winery brings you to La Chiripada, Blue
Heron and Vivac Winery. Or head south
from Española and you’ll find Estrella del
Norte and Don Quixote in the Pojoaque
area. Take the wine tourism tour and take
in the beautiful scenery while you’re at it.
Either direction is a winner!
A-2 Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 VALLEY DAILY POST
EDUCATION
Box Tops for McCurdy Federal Bill Announced to Help
Tribes Fight Child Hunger
Charter School
By STEVEN E. LOVATO
Valley Daily Post
Courtesy photo
Did you know that the top of your cereal
box may be worth money for local
schools? The “Box Tops” program is
one of the largest school earnings loyalty
program with over 80,000 K-8 schools
participating. You may have seen the
logo on products such as Cheerios, Betty
Crocker Cake Mix and Hamburger Helper.
Each of those box tops is worth 10¢ when
cut out and given to the participating
school. The Box Tops earnings are then
sent out twice a year (Dec.and April) via
check to the participating school.
Staff Report
The McCurdy Charter School is one of
those participating schools. So far this
school year they have earned an estimated
$3,248 with a projected $10,000 goal.
Because they are a Charter school, the
funding received is heavily contingent
upon State Tax revenues, grants, awards
and donations. This Box Tops program is
an excellent tool utilized by the school in
order to support the students in any way,
shape or form. If you would like to help
the McCurdy Charter School meet their
goal this year and the following. Please
feel free to cut out the box tops from the
participating brands and drop them off at
the school.
U.S. Sens. Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and
Jon Tester (D-Mont.), along with U.S.
Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-N.M.),
announced that they have introduced
legislation to streamline and expand
access to federal school breakfast and
lunch, summer feeding and other meal
services by allowing Tribes to participate
directly in these programs. Native
American children suffer from food
insecurity and obesity at rates twice the
national average, but too often aren't able
to access important hunger and nutrition
services because Tribal governments are
locked out of administering the school
meals and other critically important child
nutrition programs.
For a full list of the products you can
visit the Box Tops website at www.
boxtops4education.com. You may also
register on that website to keep track of the
school’s earnings with added bonuses like
monthly sweepstakes, coupons, in-store
offers and other prizes and giveaways.
The Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of
2015 would adapt existing child nutrition
programs to ensure all kids in Native
communities have consistent access to
nutritious meals. Instead of requiring Tribes
to go through state agencies to access
federal nutrition programs, the bill adds
federally recognized Indian Tribes to the list
of governments authorized to administer the
National School Lunch Program, the School
Breakfast Program, the Summer Food
Service Program, and the Child and Adult
Care Food Program so Tribes can directly
provide these services.
“Native American children are some of the
most vulnerable to hunger and obesity —
two problems that school meal programs
are proven to help combat,” said Udall,
a member of the U.S. Senate Committee
on Indian Affairs. “But Tribal schools
and Native American families often
face unnecessary hurdles to access child
nutrition programs. The Tribal Nutrition
Improvement Act will cut bureaucratic
red tape and allow Tribal governments to
administer school meal programs directly,
so more kids can get healthy meals all
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year long. I’m proud to introduce this
legislation, and am thankful to groups like
New Mexico Appleseed for their input and
their continuous work fighting hunger in
New Mexico.”
“Native American kids are at a
disadvantage without access to healthy,
well-rounded meals. We can’t expect
them to do their best if they’re hungry or
lacking proper nutrition,” said Tester, Vice
Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on
Courtesy photo
Indian Affairs. “This bill takes care of our
kids by allowing Indian Tribes to provide
healthy meals to students so they can
succeed in the classroom.”
“Native American children are among
the most vulnerable in the country to
hunger, food insecurity and obesity,” Lujan
Grisham said. “We need to remove barriers
to child nutrition programs and make it
as easy as possible for Tribes to directly
access funding and meet the needs of
children in their communities.”
Several Tribal governments and
community organizations have endorsed
the Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of
2015, including New Mexico Appleseed,
MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger,
the Food and Research Action Center, the
National Congress of American Indians,
and San Felipe Pueblo.
“In our work with the Navajo Nation and
other Tribes, we've seen a critical gap in
children's access to healthy meals," said
Jennifer Ramo, Executive Director of
New Mexico Appleseed. “This is a serious
problem for Native American communities,
which have some of the highest rates of
food insecurity ever recorded in the United
States. The Tribal Nutrition Improvement
Act is a targeted intervention to help Tribes
address that problem and meet the needs
of their children. We are honored to play a
role in its creation, and we thank Senators
Udall and Tester and Representative Lujan
Grisham for taking on this important issue.”
“By working to provide meals to children
in Indian communities, we not only help
our children, but also help their parents,
and their grandparents — the entire
community benefits,” said Governor
Ronald Tenorio from the Pueblo of San
Felipe. “Passing the Tribal Nutrition
Improvement Act is especially critical in
New Mexico where the state government is
working to limit SNAP benefits to some of
our families. Our children are our future,
and if we have an opportunity to help them
live better lives, we should take it.”
“One of the most difficult issues facing
American Indians and Alaska Natives
is food security,” said Jacqueline Pata,
Executive Director of the National
Congress of American Indians. “For many
of our Native youth, the meals they receive
at school are sometimes the only food
they have access to on a consistent basis.
NCAI supports the introduction of Senator
Udall’s legislation S. 1937 — the Tribal
Nutrition Improvement Act of 2015, which
supports food access for Native youth
and furthers the exercise of Tribal selfdetermination and self-governance over
food assistance programs.”
Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 VALLEY DAILY POST A-3
Bear Sought In Attack LANL Awards Protective
On Los Alamos Man
Force Contract To Centerra
Staff Report
The incident was the third this year in
which a bear attack resulted in injuries to a
human. In early July, a bear bit a Raton girl
while she was sleeping in a tent outside her
house. In early June, a bear attacked and
scratched a man who was hunting antlers
in Lincoln County.
Conservation officers using dogs are
searching for the bear with assistance
from Los Alamos police and Los Alamos
National Laboratory personnel. If found,
the bear will be tested for rabies. Rabies
in bears is rare but it is a nearly 100
percent fatal disease, so every precaution
will be taken.
The entrance to the area where a bear
atacked a 56-year-old Los Alamos man
last week on the Canon de Valle Trail. The
public is asked to stay away from the area.
Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
The trail where the attack occurred, the
Canyon de Valle trail north of Los Alamos,
is closed until further notice.
According to officer reports, the victim
said he was running on the trail at about 7
p.m. when he encountered a female bear
and its cub on the trail. The cub ran up a
tree. The victim tried to scare the female
bear away by making noise, but the bear
charged, knocking him into a stream bed,
and then started biting and clawing at his
head. When the bear stopped attacking
and the victim tried to stand up, the bear
attacked again and then walked away.
The victim was able to walk 2.5 miles back
to his car, where he retrieved his personal
identification and flagged down a passing
motorist, who took him to Los Alamos
Medical Center. The victim was treated
for his wounds before being transported to
Christus St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe.
Bear hair samples were collected from the
victim and his clothes to help identify the
bear involved in the attack.
Over 100 local residents of the Valley
who are employed by the Los Alamos
National Laboratory (LANL) security
contractor will have a new mamager
starting Nov. 1. LANL has awarded its
protective force services contract to
Centerra Group, LLC.
Centerra won the contract over longtime
LANL security contractor SOC LLC,
which provided protective force
services to Los Alamos for more than
a decade as Protection Technology Los
Alamos, and during the last five years
as SOC Los Alamos.
Black Bear with her cub. Courtesy iphoto
New Mexico Department of Game and
Fish officers are now searching for an
adult black bear involved in the attack of a
56-year-old Los Alamos man Wednesday
evening on a hiking trail near Los Alamos.
The man suffered deep flesh wounds and
scratches to his head, chest and hands and
was being treated at Christus St. Vincent
Hospital in Santa Fe.
Staff Report
NMG&F vehicles at the scene of last
week’s bear attack. The man arrived at the
Los Alamos Medical Center Emergency
Department where he was treated,
stabilized and transferred by Classic Air
Medical to Christus St. Vincent in Santa
Fe. Photo by Chris Clark/ladailypost.com
Here are some ways to protect yourself if
you live in or visit bear country.
If you encounter a bear:
• Stop, and back away slowly while facing
the bear. Avoid direct eye contact, as the
bear may consider that a threat. Do not run.
Make yourself appear large by holding out
your jacket. If you have small children,
pick them up so they don't run.
• Give the bear plenty of room to escape,
so it doesn't feel threatened or trapped. If
a black bear attacks you, fight back using
anything at your disposal, such as rocks,
sticks, binoculars or even your bare hands.
Aim for the bear's nose and eyes.
• If the bear has not seen you, stay calm
and slowly move away, making noise so
the bear knows you are there. Never get
between a mother bear and her cubs.
If you live or camp in bear country:
• Keep garbage in airtight containers inside
your garage or storage area. Place garbage
outside in the morning just before pickup,
not the night before. Occasionally clean
cans with ammonia or bleach.
• Remove bird feeders. Bears see them as
sweet treats, and often they will look for
other food sources nearby.
• Never put meat or sweet-smelling food
scraps such as melon in your compost pile.
• Don't leave pet food or food dishes
outdoors at night.
• Clean and store outdoor grills after use.
Bears can smell sweet barbecue sauce and
grease for miles.
• Never intentionally feed bears to attract
them for viewing.
• Keep your camp clean, and store food
and garbage properly at all times. Use
bear-proof containers when available. If
not, suspend food, toiletries, coolers and
garbage from a tree at least 10 feet off the
ground and 4 feet out from the tree trunk.
• Keep your tent and sleeping bag free of
all food smells. Store the clothes you wore
while cooking or eating with your food.
• Sleep a good distance from your cooking
area or food storage site.
“LANS LLC recently completed a
competitive acquisition for protective
force services at Los Alamos National
Laboratory,” a Lab spokesperson said late
Friday afternoon. “The acquisition was a
Best Value procurement. The acquisition
resulted in an award to Centerra Group.”
Centerra, formerly, Wackenhut Services
Inc., spent 13 years protecting federal
facilities at the Y12 Security Complex
in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Centerra lost that
contract following the July 2012 security
breach by three anti-nuclear weapons
activists including an 82-year-old nun.
Centerra's predecessor, Wackenhut,
was founded in 1960 and operates as
a subsidiary of G4S Secure Solutions
(USA) formerly the Wackenhut Corp.,
itself a subsidiary of UK-based G4S. The
company provides safety and security
services. Divisions include fire and
emergency services, facilities management,
de-mining and ordnance clearance, as well
as canine, weapons remediation, training,
and armed and unarmed security services.
The company also operates a Homeland
Security division that provides border
security, information analysis, and
emergency response for situations
involving chemical agents, biological
warfare, and weapons of mass destruction.
Centerra won the contract to provide protective services to Los Alamos National
Laboratory. Courtesy photo
The Española ‘Lil Devils”, a local Young American Football League (YAFL) team
practices regularly at Ranchitos Park. The Lil Devils are looking forward to another
successful season. In 2014 they were undefeated with a 9-0 record and won the YAFL
Division 1 Championship.
Thanks to Ross Varela, uncle of Little Devils player, Emilio Baca, for pointing out this
Championship to POST Sports. He takes Emilio to games and practice.
New Mexico Youth Suicide Rate Declines But Still Very High
Staff Report
The New Mexico high school student suicide rate is more than 60 percent higher than
the national average. A Department of Health report finds self-reported suicide attempts
among New Mexico high school students (grades 9-12) decreased by 35 percent over the
past decade, from 14.5 percent in 2003 to 9.4 percent in 2013.
The YRRS Report 2013: Statewide High School Mental Health looks at data from
2003 to 2013, the most recent data available, and is being released in conjunction with
September’s National Suicide Prevention Month and National Suicide Prevention Week,
September 6-12.
“The decrease in teen suicide attempts shows that we have made progress, but there is
still a lot of work to do,” said Department of Health Secretary Retta Ward, MPH. “It
speaks to the success of continuous prevention efforts to reach children and young adults.
It also shows more parents, health care professionals, and educators are recognizing
youth suicide warning signs, such as depression and substance abuse.”
The Department of Health’s Office of School and Adolescent Health continues to
promote mental health among students by providing training and funding for 54 schoolbased health clinics, which provide behavioral and primary health services for students.
In addition to finding a double-digit decrease in the number of teens reporting attempting
suicide, the report finds:
• Suicide attempts resulting in an injury that required treatment by a doctor or nurse
decreased by nearly 60 percent from 7.5 percent in 2003 to 3.1 percent in 2013 among
high school students.
• One in 5 (20.2 percent of) New Mexico high school students engaged in Non-Suicidal
Self-Injury (NSSI), such as cutting or burning themselves on purpose without the intent
to die, in 2013. NSSI is correlated with anxiety and depression, and is a strong predictor
of suicide.
• Among middle school students (grades 6-8), 13.6 percent of respondents had ever made
a plan to kill themselves, and 7.8 percent had ever tried to kill themselves.
Although self-reported suicide attempts have decreased among New Mexico high school
students and suicide rates for New Mexico youth 10-19 years of age have decreased from 11.4
deaths per 100,000 population (2003-2005) to 9.4 deaths per 100,000 population (2012-2014),
New Mexico youth still experience a suicide rate more than 60 percent higher than US youth.
The Department of Health partnered with the New Mexico Public Education Department
and University of New Mexico Prevention Research Center to create this report, which
describes results from the 2013 New Mexico YRRS questions about mental health. The
YRRS is a biennial survey about risk behaviors among public middle school and high
school students in New Mexico.
“While this information is important, the focus always remains on our children in New
Mexico,” Secretary Ward said. “Suicide and suicide attempts are affecting too many youth and
young adults. Parents and guardians should look for changes in their child, such as talking
about taking one's life, or feeling sad or hopeless about the future. Other changes to look out for
include changes in eating or sleeping habits, or losing desire to participate in activities.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call the New Mexico Crisis
and Access Line 24/7 at 1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474) to speak with a counselor or
find treatment near you.
A-4 Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 VALLEY DAILY POST
Book Celebrates 320
Years Of Parish History
OBITUARIES
JAMIE MONIQUE
MARTINEZ
Sept. 9, 2015.
Wed. Sept. 9, 2015.
Jamie Monique
Martinez, 23, a
resident of Hernandez, passed away on
Jamie was preceded in death by her
great-grandfather, Patricio Martinez,
great-grandmothers, Fedelina Atencio, and Mary Sandoval; great-uncles,
Albert Atencio, Bonafacio Atencio and
Gasper Tafoya.
Jamie loved to sing, dance and give hugs
to everyone she met. She loved her family
very much, and was anxiously awaiting
the arrival of her baby niece. Jamie will be
greatly missed by all those who knew and
loved her.
Jamie is survived by her mother, Debbie
Rubio and husband Victor Morales, father,
James Martinez; brother, Frank Martinez
and wife Sarah, half-brother, Jimmy Martinez, Jr., half-sister, Melody Duran; aunts,
Crystal Martinez and husband Andrew,
Annabelle Arguelles and husband Gabriel;
uncles, Gilbert Ramirez and wife Araceli,
Christopher Medina, Robert Sandoval and
wife Amber, Paul Sandoval and wife Maria
and Frank Sandoval and special friend,
Jennifer Velasquez and kids; maternal
grandparents, Elmer and Percy Sandoval; paternal grandmother, Mary Ramirez;
spouse, Kimberly Montoya, and numerous
other loving cousins, relatives and friends.
Services are pending at this time and will be
posted as soon as they become available.
PATRICK S. LOPEZ
Sept. 11, 2015
Patrick S. Lopez,
56, a resident of
Plaza Blanca, NM,
passed away on
Sept. 11, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents,
Nicolas Lopez and Anna Maria Ulibarri
Lopez and brother Noberto Lopez.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather
Lopez, of Dulce, NM, sisters, Lorraine
Trujillo (Frank) of La Puente, Rose Torrez
(Pedro) of Farmington, Antonia Mercure
(Isaac) of Plaza Blanca, Beronice Archuleta (Pedro) of Los Ojos, Rachel Walker
of Albuquerque, Cruzita Rambo (Buck) of
Las Vegas, NV, Margie Duran (Orlando)
of Albuquerque, and brother Carlos Lopez
(Cheryle) Duvall, WA. He is also survived
by many nieces, nephews, cousins and
other relatives and friends.
Serving the family as pallbearers will be:
Charlie Manzanares, Anthony Valdez,
Herman Lopez, and Johnny Martinez
(Dulce, NM).
Arrangements are pending.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral
Home (505) 753-2288. 305 Calle Salazar,
Espanola, NM 87532.
DEVONNA LYN
SENA
Sept. 10, 2015
Devonna Lyn
Sena, 42, a
resident of Española, passed
away on Thurs.
Sept. 10, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Doris Mae Ford; and husband,
Benjie Sena.
Ms. Sena is survived by her daughter,
Angelic Sena of Española; granddaughter,
Kylie Trujillo of Española; father, Edward
Herrera of Texas; mother, Lana Merrifield;
siblings, Billy Merrifield of Española, Nada
Merrifield of California and Donavan Merrifield of Española and numerous loving
relatives and friends.
A devotional service was held at The Rock
Church in Española.
The family of Devonna Lyn Sena has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral
Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.
505-747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com.
LEROY R. LUJAN
Sept. 8, 2015
Leroy R. Lujan, 65,
born Oct. 5, 1949
to Rafael and Elena
Lujan passed away
on Sept. 8. He was
preceded in death by his parents, Rafael
and Elena Lujan; brothers and sisters,
Gorgonio Lujan, Jerry Lujan and Belma
Sandoval. Leroy was a very special son,
brother and uncle.
He cared for all his family and was
always there when you needed him anytime day or night. He loved to sing and
dance and loved being with his friends
and family. Leroy graduated from Santa
Cruz High School in 1968 and attended
New Mexico Tech. He worked for the
Española School System.
Leroy is survived by his sisters, Manuelita Romero and husband Robert of
Santa Fe, Ida Berry and husband Lee
of Texas, and Vicki Padilla of Alcalde,
brothers, Arthur Carlos Lujan and wife
Ada of Santa Cruz, Johnny Lujan of
Santa Cruz, many nieces and nephews,
relatives and friends.
Public visitation was in the Chapel of
Peace of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory, with a Mass of Christian burial
was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 11, 2015
at Santa Cruz de la Canada, with a burial
at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery.
Serving the family as pallbearers were
Steven Padilla, Savannah Padilla, Daniel
Berry, Edward Romero, Carlos Lujan II,
and Jerry Lujan II. Honorary pallbearers
were his special nephew, Isaiah Padilla
along with all his nieces and nephews.
The family of Leroy R. Lujan has entrusted the care of their loved one to the
DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory
of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 –
www.devargasfuneral.com.
ERNIE HERRERA
Sept. 12, 2015
Ernie Herrera , 58,
a resident of Santa
Cruz, passed away
on Saturday, Sept.
12, 2015 following a
lengthy illness. He was preceded in death
by his father, Willie Herrera; grandparents,
Seferino and Veneranda Herrera and
beloved cousin, Roy Martinez. Ernie was a
lifetime mechanic and a talented musician.
Mr. Herrera is survived by his life partner,
Cleo Jimenez; mother, Jane Herrera;
brothers and sisters, Geri (Clifford) Gallegos, Barbara (Gonny) Trujillo, Nancy
Herrera (Donald Martinez), Nora (Ted)
Trujillo all of Santa Cruz, Nell Herrera
(Jerry Sanchez) of Alcalde, Lilly (Ruben)
Maestas of Cuarteles, Manuel (Berna)
Herrera of Hernandez, Gene (Pam) Herrera of Hernandez and Cecilia Valdez of
Española and numerous other relatives
and friends.
Public visitation will begin on Tuesday,
September 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to
be recited at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian
burial to be celebrated on Wednesday,
September 16, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at La
Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada. Burial
to follow at the Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers, LeAnn Martinez, Felicia Jimenez,
Manuel Vigil, Mark Jimenez, Michael
Jimenez and Michael Paul Rios. Honorary
pallbearers will be his close nieces and
nephew, Melissa, Nycole, Sylvia, Amanda,
Chantel, Katelynn and Willie.
The family of Ernie Herrera has entrusted
their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home
& Crematory of the Española Valley. 505747-7477 – www.devargasfuneral.com.
Staff Report
MANUEL
“MANNIE”
MARTINEZ,
JR.
Sept. 13, 2015
Manuel “Mannie”
Martinez, Jr. of Española, NM passed
away unexpectedly
in Santa Fe, NM on Sept. 13th 2015 at the
age of 75.
Manuel is survived by his daughter Liz
Martinez of Española, NM; granddaughter
Kyanna Martinez of Española, NM; grandson Travis Martinez and his wife Britney
Martinez of Española, NM; & close family
friend Linda Collier of Los Alamos, NM. He
is preceded in death by his wife Pauline C.
Martinez of Española, NM; mother Louisa
Martinez of La Villita, NM; his sister Melina
Trujillo of Chamita, NM; & brother Dennis
Martinez of La Villita, NM.
Manuel was born on November 8, 1939 in
La Villita, NM to parents Manuel & Luisa
Martinez.
He graduated from Española High School
in 1958 and joined the Pipe Fitters Union
Local 412 of New Mexico. He married
Pauline Vigil, his high school sweetheart
in 1959.
A wake is scheduled for Wednesday
September 16th, 2015 at 7:00 PM at
DeVargas Funeral Home in Española. A
funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday
September 17th, 2015 at 10:00AM at
Sacred Heart Church in Española, with a
reception to follow.
SANTA CRUZ – The book celebrating
320 years of the existence of La Villa de
Santa Cruz de La Canada de los Epañoles
Mejicanos de Nuestro Rey Señor Don
Carlos Segundo, or Santa Cruz de La
Cañada for short, has been published,
delivered and is available Friday, Sept. 18.
Parishoners and the public are invited
to join the Santa Cruz de la Cañada
Historical Working Group, Fr. Javier
Gutierrez, and the Very Rev. Jesús Díaz
Alonso, Superior General in celebrating
this achievement. Finger Foods and music
will be provided. Pre-sales, pick-ups and
new sales wll all be available.
The book/dvd release and signing will take
place 6 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday Sept. 18 at
the Marian Hall at the Santa Cruz Church.
Santa Cruz Church. Courtesy photo
Española Police
Want Your Unused
Pharmaceuticals
Staff Report
The family would like to thank Christus
St. Vincent Hospital, DeVargas Funeral
Home, Sacred Heart Church, & all family
& friends for their compassionate care,
prayers, & support.
The family of Manuel “Mannie” Martinez Jr.
has entrusted the care of their loved one to
PHILLIP F.
GARCIA JR.
Sept. 13, 2015
Phillip F. Garcia Jr.,
39, a resident of El
Rito, NM, passed
away on Sept. 13,
2015. He was born
in January 31, 1976
to Phillip and Helen Garcia.
He is preceded in death by his parents
Phillip and Helen Garcia, sister, Daphne
Garcia-Martinez, grandmothers, Stella
Martinez, Maria Louisa Garcia, grandfather Frank Garcia and godfather Charlie
Garcia.
He is survived by his daughters, Sarah
and Samantha Garcia and their mother
Rebecca Lopez, his sister Kathy and
husband Matthew and their children Veronica and Adan Casados, niece Amanda
Martinez and her daughter Jayla MartinezBecerra, and his adopted family Arturo,
Toni and Gloria Sisneros, and dear friends
Melvin Ortiz Jr. and Victor Baca, as well as
many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will take place on Friday,
September 18, 2015 at 1:00 pm at Rivera
Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM.
Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral
Home (505) 753-2288. 305 Calle Salazar,
Espanola, NM 87532.
Courtesy photo
New Mexico leads the nation in
prescription overdose deaths, second only
to West Virginia. In an effort to assist
in addressing this problem and reduce
the risks posed by prescription drugs in
our communities, the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) has coordinated
a number of national take-back days
with our state and local law enforcement
partners since September 2010. The
participation of the Española Police
Department, along with almost 4,000
other state and local law enforcement
agencies across the nation, has been
essential to the success of these events,
which have resulted in the removal of
over 4.1 million pounds (2123 tons) of
medication from circulation.
DEA is coordinating another
opportunity for the public to surrender
pharmaceutical controlled substances
and other medications to law
enforcement officers for destruction.
They invite you to participate in this
event. Collection activities are planned
for Saturday, September 26, 2015,
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the
Española Wal-Mart located at 1610
North Riverside Drive and staffed
by duly authorized law enforcement
officials. Collection boxes and the
retrieval of surrendered pharmaceuticals
will be provided by DEA. Destruction
of the materials will be accomplished in
accordance with all applicable federal
and state laws and regulations.
Remember your Loved Ones.
Obituaries and Anniversaries
published on
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ARTS & EXPERIENCE
BLM Decision to Maintain NM State Office After
Udall & Heinrich Called To Keep Office Local
Staff Report
U.S. Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich announced that
the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has heeded
their call to reconsider a proposal to merge the New Mexico
and Arizona state offices and will allow the offices to remain
separate. The senators released the following statement:
“New Mexico’s many unique public lands issues — including
our landscape’s strong connection to our state’s history and
culture — require strong leadership from the Bureau of
Land Management. Having our own BLM state director has
worked well for decades, and we shared many New Mexicans’
questions about whether combining offices with Arizona would
hurt BLM’s local services and its ability to balance the many
competing uses of our natural resources.
BLM manages outdoor recreation, mineral leasing and other
activities on 13.4 million acres of public land in our state, and
New Mexico communities deserve leadership that understands
the unique issues we face. The agency’s decision to keep a
dedicated New Mexico office is a sign that it remains committed
to addressing these local challenges. We look forward to BLM
selecting a new New Mexico State Director in the near future.”
In June, Udall and Heinrich, along with U.S. Reps. Ben Ray
Luján and Michelle Lujan Grisham, sent a letter to BLM
Director Neil Kornze expressing concerns that a merger would
conflict with the land management missions of both states.
Free Pojoaque River Art Tours
Staff Report
Along the Pojoaque River Valley of Northern
New Mexico in September, the cottonwood trees
begin to reveal their brilliant changing colors and
the local artists of the valley share their prolific
creations with art lovers from near and far, offering
a weekend of color, experience, inspiration, and
an intimate glimpse into the creative environments
of three cultures. The Pojoaque River Art Tour
celebrates its 22nd Anniversary beginning with a
special reception from 5 -7pm Friday, Sept. 18 at
Than Povi @ Cottonwood Trading Post (2nd exit
to San Ildefonso). This event is free and open to the
public and will feature a silent auction, food and
Native American dances. The silent auction and art
tour will continue 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 21-22. Art enthusiasts are welcomed
into the artists’ homes, studios and galleries.
For more information visit www.pojoaquerivertour.
com or contact Deborah Torres at 455.9988 or by
email at [email protected].
Española Police Arrests
Staff Report
The following information is provided by the Española Police Department.
Neither arrests nor charges indicate a conviction, and neither means that a person is guilty of the charges filed against them.
JASON MARTINEZ
Sept. 6/ Officer Greg Esparza arrested Jason
Martinez, 36, of Española on an outstanding
Warrant.
JOE QUINTANA
Sept. 6/ Officer Greg Esparza arrested Joe
Quintana, 32, of Santa Cruz on two outstanding
Warrants.
ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ
Sept. 6/ Officer Greg Esparza arrested Anthony
Rodriguez, 37, of Alcalde and charged him with
Shoplifting, Criminal Trespass and Concealing
Identity
DONALD SMITH
Sept. 6/ Officer Robert Vigil arrested Donald
Smith, 24, of Santa Cruz and charged him with
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of
Controlled Substance x2, Distribution of a
Controlled Substance, Abuse of a Child x2,
Negligent use of a Weapon and Felon in
Possession of a Firearm.
RAENNA TRUJILLO
Sept. 6/ Officer Robert Vigil arrested Raenna
Trujillo, 22, of Española and charged her with
Abandonment or Abuse of a Child x2 and
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
ANTHONY VIGIL
Sept. 6/ Officer Eric Gallant arrested Anthony
Vigil, 25, of Chimayo and charged him with
Possession of Methamphetamines.
DON ARCHULETA
Sept. 7/ Officer Eric Gallant arrested Don
Archuleta, 37, of Abiquiu and charged him with
Possession of Heroin and outstanding Warrant x2
DAYNA GALLEGOS
Sept. 7/ Officer Michelle Ortega arrested Dayna
Gallegos, 33, of Española and charged her with
Assault and Battery.
LESLEY GURULE
Sept. 7/ Officer Michelle Ortega arrested Lesley
Gurule, 29, of Española and charged her with
Assault and Battery.
TRACY MARTINEZ
Sept. 7/ Officer Robert Vigil arrested Tracy
Martinez, 42, of Fairview on an outstanding
Warrant.
KYRSTAL ULIBARRI
Sept. 7/ Officer Michelle Ortega arrested Kyrstal
Ulibarri, 30, of Española and charged her with
Assault and Battery.
MICHAEL ALVAREZ
Sept. 8/ Officer George Martinez arrested Michael
Alvarez, 29, of Santa Fe on an outstanding Warrant.
MARCOS PADILLA
Sept. 8/ Officer Cory Atencio arrested Marcos
Padilla, 38, of Española and charged him with
Driving while license suspended or revoked
and Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection.
MICHAEL AGUILAR
Sept. 9/ Police arrested Michael Aguilar, 23,
of Hernandez on a Municipal Court Order of
Commitment.
FRANCISCO ARCHULETA
Sept. 9/ Officer Albert Rael arrested Francisco
Archuleta, 37, of Española and charged him with
Aggravated Driving while Under the Influence, Tail
Lamps Required and Alcoholic Beverages in Open
Container.
WEEKLY CALENDAR
Sept. 18 - 20
Pojoaque River Art Tour
Tuesday, Sept. 22
Española City Council meeting 6pm
City Hall
Sept. 22 & 23
Española’s MainStreet Theatre
Auditions For “Christmas Carol” by
Charles Dickens. The audition will
be held on September 22nd & 23rd
at 5:15PM-6:00PM at 500 Paseo
de Oñate here in Española. This
audition is open to the community,
with no prior experience required.
People are asked to prepare a
monologue no longer than one
minute long as well as expect to do
cold reads and scene improvs. Other
audition times are available via an
appointment which can be made
by contacting Sonya Gonzales at
505-927-0527 (cell), 505-753-0877
(theatre) or [email protected]
Friday, Sept. 25
FREE movie night Education Center
- old post office 6 pm (Showing Spare
Parts)
Northern New Mexico
Implementation Team will have
their next meeting September 25,
2015 at 10:00 am at the City Council
Chambers to prepare for a Drug
Summit in February.
Sat & Sun, Sept. 26-27
30th Annual Española Valley Arts
Festival at the Plaza de Española.
Entertainment includes Sim Balkey
and the Honky Tonk Crew, Encanto,
Dave Maestas Band, Heartless, The
Cavaliers, Justin Sanchez, Gary
Vigil, Stealing Hearts, Eddie Herrera
Y Vengancia, Balli Illuson and more!
If you are interested in having a
booth at the event, contact Andrew
Herrera at [email protected].
JUAN GALLEGOS
Sept. 10/ Officer Albert Rael arrested Juan
Gallegos, 34, of Abiquiu and charged him with
Unlawful use of a License (Suspended/Revoked)
and Tail Lamps Recquired
Sunday, Sept 27
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish Bazaar.
Featuring live entertainment from
local music artists: Ernestine
Romero, Johnny Sanchez y
Puro Norte, Angel Espinoza, El
Trio los Gallos, Perfeccion, and
Sangre Joven! Plus, games and
food booths. Prize Raffle tickets
for a chance to win up to $3,000.
For more information, visit www.
sacredheartjesus.com or call either
505-753-4225 or 505-927-0711.
MICHAEL DURAN
Sept. 9/ Officer Brandon Archuleta arrested
Michael Duran, 27, of Española and charged
him with Aggravated Driving while Under the
Influence.
Saturday, Oct. 3
Learn to Flyfish. Saturday, Oct. 3,
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. on UNM-LA
campus. The cost is $125.
GLENN HERRERA
Sept. 11/ Officer Eric Gallant arrested Glenn
Herrera, 44, of Española and charged him with
Indecent Exposure.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
2015 Piñon Award Winner
-Visionary Non Profit Category. Six
youthful aspiring MAE artists will
be showcased at award ceremony
and banquet at the La Fonda Hotel.
RACHEL VALENCIA
Sept. 9/ Officer Albert Rael arrested Rachel
Valencia, 36, of Abiquiu on an outstanding
Warrant x2.
CECILIO VIGIL
Sept. 9/ Officer Albert Rael arrested Cecilio Vigil,
39, of Santa Cruz on an outstanding Warrant.
BRANDI ORTIZ MERRIFIELD
Sept. 11/ Officer Greg Esparza arrested Brandi
Ortiz-Merrifield, 21, of Chimayo on an outstanding
Warrants x2.
ROBERT SANCHEZ
Sept. 11/ Officer Greg Esparza arrested Robert
Sanchez, 19, of Alcalde on an outstanding Warrant.
JOEL BACA
Sept. 12/ Officer Albert Rael arrested Joel Baca, 31,
of Fairview on an outstanding Warrant.
October 9-10
Moving Arts Performance Center
announces first touring production
with “El Bocon.”This original short
play mixes satire as it explores the
plight of a young immigrant from
Peru coming to the U.S. though the
voices of six professional teenaged
actors.
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COLUMNS
Column: Nature’s Presence
By MARCIE MARTINEZ
An Unexpected Cure for Allergies
By the summer of 2008 I had finally had it with my allergies. I made the decision
that something drastic had to be done so I made an appointment with an allergist in
Albuquerque. I decided I would start injections as soon as possible. I really wasn’t keen
on the idea of getting shots once a week but I needed some sort of relief.
For my scratch test I was told to lie face
down with my back exposed. A grid is drawn
on the back with each square being labeled
to identify the allergens. Each square is
pricked with a needle containing the potential
allergen with a control square to determine
non-reaction. I was tested for typical things
such as weeds and grasses, trees, molds, etc.
I also asked to be tested for horses and cats.
Nearly immediately after the nurse left, my
back began to itch horribly. Someone came
in to check on me less than ten minutes later
and the woman’s eyes widened, as she said,
“Wow! You’re really allergic!” I had lived
it my whole life and my back was intensely
uncomfortable as the welts began to form.
With my results in tow I intended on finding
a facility in Los Alamos where I could
conveniently get my weekly injections. I was
Courtesy photo
not looking forward to this so I sat on it for
a while. In the meantime a coworker visited with me in my office who told me about a
chiropractor in town that treated allergies. He said he had taken his daughter to see the
chiropractor a few years earlier and she had not suffered since. He tried to explain the
technique, telling me how this doctor used muscle testing and a tool along the spine, but
ultimately my coworker fell short in truly understanding how the allergies were cured
and commented that he might be some sort of “witch doctor.” We laughed but I decided I
had nothing to lose by trying it out.
I felt relief nearly immediately, as he treated not only the pollen allergies that were in full
force at the time but also food allergies. Because I am so sensitive some of the treatments
have “broken” thus I have had to return for a “do over.” In time I have been able to go
an entire season or year without having to see him. I am a much different person now
than I was before the treatment. As I mentioned in a previous column, I spent most of my
time in misery, unable to breathe, with constant red, watery, and itchy eyes. When I do
become sensitive these days it is much more bearable and if I don’t feel relief on my own
within a few days I call him up for an appointment.
Dr. Storkan is a chiropractor in Los Alamos. His daughter is practicing the TBM
treatments as well, which makes it easier to get an appointment to be seen sooner. During
allergy season you can expect to wait at least two weeks for an appointment with but it is
still well worth the wait. This is, by far, the most effective treatment I am aware of.
Nature’s Presence is a column that shares its name with my web site and
gives a nod first to nature’s presence all around us and, second, to the gifts
(presents) that nature has given us for optimal health. Expect to read about
various concepts relating to natural healing and tips for looking to nature
to enjoy whole health and well-being. For a more detailed look into natural
healing concepts you may find my blog at http://naturespresence.net. I
created this column in the hopes of “getting back to our roots” as well as
helping others find ultimate health in this crazy world of pharmaceuticals
and fast food. Here’s to your health!
Disclaimer: The information in this column is intended for informational and educational
purposes only. If you require medical attention it is imperative that you seek medical advice from
a competent practitioner.
I made my first appointment with Dr. Storkan sometime in the Spring of 2008. He uses
kinesiology to diagnose and treat allergies through a series of movements. First, he has
you lay on his table and he places a bag of the potential allergen, such as juniper, oak,
cottonwood, grass, etc. on your body then he tests your strength against the allergen.
If you are able to hold your arm as he adds resistance you are not allergic. If you are
unable to hold your arm you are allergic. Once he determines what allergies you have
he commences treatment on each of them. He does this using a tapping tool on various
points along the spine. The technique is called Total Body Modification. It works is by
clearing energy blockages.
There is much science behind the technique – much more than can be explained here
– but as time goes on I will discuss energy healing and how it is rooted in science. An
individual can only be desensitized to three allergens at a time then must wait a week to
do the next round. Dr. Storkan’s diagnoses confirmed that of the allergist and then some
that had not been checked. As a result, and because I was allergic to so many different
things I went back to see him several times that year.
McCurdy Bobcats. Picture courtesy of
Valley Daily Post reader, John Denne
To place an ad
call 505-753-0059
CLASSIFIEDS
Yard sales
Multi-family yard sale Saturday, September 19, 8 am
to 1 pm, at thecorner of Paseo de Onate and Los
Alamos Highway. Signs will be Posted.
items for sale
Adult men’s mountain bike, used, 23” frame. $100
OBO. Call or text 505-500-2096.
help wanted
Northern New Mexico College seeking applicants
for the following positions:
Assistant Professor of Management
Minimum requirements: Ph.D. or D.B.A is required.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
is also desirable but not required. Previous teaching
experience in higher education and experience
teaching web-based courses is preferred.
Academic Advisor/Recruiter - CAMP
Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, social
work or related field, Five year’s experience both
advising and recruiting college students, Experience
in planning/implementing advisement workshops
for college students, Excellent organizational and
communication skills, Knowledge and understanding
of migrant and seasonal farm worker population,
Bilingual and Bi-cultural experience preferred.
Business Operations Specialist
Associates Degree in Business Administration,
Public Administration or Accounting and (2) years
of directly related experience in the areas of office
administration, budgeting, cash management and/
or financial management. Any combination of
education from an accredited college or university
in a related field and/or direct experience in the
occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for
the education and/or experience.
Nursing Faculty
Minimum of a Master’s degree in nursing. Work
experience in Medical-Surgical and/or Critical Care
preferred. Formal teaching experience in nursing
education simulation is desired. The candidate must
be eligible for RN licensure in New Mexico.
Adjunct Faculty
ABE (Adult Basic Education) Data Technician
Associates degree in computer technology,
management information systems (MIS), business
administration, or other related field of study. Three
(3) years of hands-on work experience with data
collection/entry/maintenance, database programs/
systems; computer technology and/or software
applications.
Further information about job and skills required can
be found at: nnmc.edu/wordpress/?page_id=4882
For any of these positions, send a letter of interest
and current resume to: Northern New Mexico
College Office of Human Resources, Attn: Nicole
Fresquez, 921 Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM
87532 or email to [email protected].
The Española YMCA Teen Center
Day Reporting Program Instructor
Certified by the NM Department of Education
(past or currently certified or working towards
certification), experience working in a school setting
and experience working with at risk youth (preferred)
Day Reporting Program Instructional Assistant
High School Diploma and proven experience
working with at-risk youth with social and emotional
challenges. Must be at least 21 years of age.
See http://laymca.org/careers.shtml for job
descriptions including pay range & Y employment
application. Please send employment application
and resume to: HR Specialist, The Family YMCA,
1450 Iris Street, Los Alamos, NM 87544 or email to
[email protected].
City of Española
Aquatics Coordinator - $11.00 to $13.73 per hour
Detention Officer - $12.00 - $13.00 DOQ and
Certification
Equipment Operator - $12.00 - $13.03 per hour
Certified Police Officer - $17.00 per hour, shift
differential, uniform allowance.
Complete job descriptions/applications available at:
Human Resources Department
405 N. Paseo De Onate
Española, NM 87532
(505) 747-6100
City of Española is an Equal Employment
Opportunity Employer
Las Clinicas del Norte
Medical Assistant Float to work four ten hour
days at all five clinic locations as needed. Individual
must be able to work independently with good
organizational, communication and computer skills.
Bilingual preferred and prefer individual with at least
five years of Medical Assistant experience. (closing
Sept. 25)
Certified Dental Assistant with five or more years
of experience. Bilingual preferred.
Dental Cashier/ Receptionist who is computer
literate. Must be bilingual with some experience
preferred. (closing Oct. 2)
Competitive salary and fringe benefits. Please
submit applications to Las Clinicas del Norte Human
Resource Dept. at [email protected] or at P.O. Box
237 El Rito, NM 87530 or fax to (575) 581-0030 by
September 25, 2015 . EOE.
Bridge Care for Women in Los Alamos
Both full time, part-time and prn medical assistant
positions. Candidates are expected to be reliable,
detail orientated, provide excellent customer service
and able to work well in a team environment. Prior
medical assistant experience preferred. Please
e-mail your resume with cover letter to manager@
bridgecareforwomen.com
SPORTS
Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 VALLEY DAILY POST
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McCurdy Bobcats EVHS & Pojoaque Football
Under The Lights
Dominate Dulce
The McCurdy Bobcats faced off against
the Dulce Hawks on Saturday, Sept. 12 at a
daytime home game and came away with a
resounding 51-0 win.
Valley Daily Post reader, John Denne
submitted some excellent photos from
the McCurdy/Dulce that highlighted the
Bobcats in action.
This non-conference win improved
McCurdy’s season record to 2-1. The
McCurdy Bobcats football team has
an away non-conference game against
the Fort Sumner Foxes at 7:00 p.m. on
Friday, Sept. 18.
Sundevils marching to the end zone in the second quarter. Photo by
Robert Naranjo/valleydailypost
by ROBERT A. NARANJO
Valley Daily Post
Friday night 9/11 under the lights at
Sundevil Stadium was yet another
lightning show by the Espanola Valley
Sundevil football team.
Pojoaque tried valiently but couldn't stop
the Sundevils' lightning storm which also
hit El Paso, Texas Cathedral and fried
West Las Vegas.
QB Marcos "Zeus" Flores was running
like lighting, handing off and throwing
thunderbolts to Tommy Trujillo whom
finished with 3 electrical TDs, Josh
Belmontes was shockingly great and the
Sundevil offensive and defensive lines
were power plants that lit up Sundevil
Stadium and sold the extra energy to
Jemez Electric Cooperative.
A record electrified crowd was announced
by KDCE's RG and Big Rud during the
game. Coach Miguel Medina, when asked
what he thought about the game thus
far with his Sundevils leading 48-0 at
the half, said, '"...they say we don't play
anyone, so we have to play like this. But,
we're leading this game... because we
work harder." Coach Miguel Medina then
headed to join his hard-working football
Sponsored by The City of Espanola. Clinic provided by Dawn
Sandoval owner of the batting cages of Santa Fe. For more
information please contact Chris Alcala @ 505.929.3027
team likely unaware that 48 points scored
by his Sundevils was likely another
school record.
The third quarter was more of the same
but it took the Sundevils' generators a
short while to get revved up again. Even
the KDCE announcers told listeners that it
seemed that the Sundevils were letting that
missed two point conversion late in the
second quarter that would have ended the
game right then and there at 50-0, bother
them a little bit in the third quarter.
However, the lightning started up again
naturally and the Sundevils scored again
ending the game in the third quarter on the
"mercy rule."
The final score was 54-0, EVHS over
Pojoaque in this highly anticipated game
by both communities.
So anticipated that an attendance record
was set at Sundevil Stadium on 9/11/15
eclipsing crowds of the early 90's
football team under Coach David Church
that shared a district title and went to the
State playoffs.
EVHS now is 3-0 on the season with the
Fort Wingate Bears coming to Sundevil
Stadium. Bears don't like lightning either!
B-4 Thursday Sept. 17, 2015 VALLEY DAILY POST
Column: Que Viva Española
By STEVEN E. LOVATO
Valley Daily Post
Que Viva
Española is
an online
community that
promotes and
explores the
culture, history,
and traditions
around the
Española Valley area. Que Viva publishes
a weekly column in the Valley Daily Post.
The objective is uniting as a community to
celebrate what makes the valley beautiful
and unique while changing the culture of
crime and drugs.
El Paso to Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, adding
an additional 404 miles to the trail.
Parts of the Camino Real had their earliest
beginnings as native trails. The remaining
sections would be established by early
Spanish Conquistadors and explorers, with
the full length of the trail finally defined
by the Oñate expedition in 1598. Doing so
would solidify an important route for the
next 300 years.
Pets Of The Week
Staff Report
Week of Sept. 17 - Sept. 23
Each week the Valley Daily Post features
pets that are ready for adoption. Take a
look at this weeks highlighted pets and
then drop by the shelter to see the whole
selection.
Oreo
What a face, what a gal! Outgoing and
playful, she’s the one for you! Oreo is 8
weeks old and loves people and other cats.
She came into the shelter at a young age
and had to be bottle feed in a foster home.
But she is ready for her forever home.
El Camino Real
Traveling throughout the area you may
have stumbled across several purple
signs that read “El Camino Real.” They
were resurrected for a single purpose: to
preserve. The name is formally known
as “El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro”
which in English translates to “The Royal
Road of the Interior Land.” The signs are a
reminder of the trail that once existed, used
by the Spanish on their journey to colonize
the region.
The trail began in Mexico City and
extended to modern day El Paso during
the Spanish inquisition of Mexico. At that
time it was used as means for moving
commerce and trade throughout Nueva
España after conquistador Juan de Oñate
was granted a request by King Phillip II of
Spain to colonize the northern frontier of
Nueva España. The trail at that point was
1,037 miles long. Oñate and his company
would then extend the trail in 1598 from
Marvell . Courtesy photo
Marvella
At 2yrs old Marvella came to the shelter
with a leg injury that was beyond repair.
An amputation was the only option, and
she’s now learning to live life as a tripod.
She’s incredibly affectionate, and will
make a lovely addition to any family.
Please help end pet overpopulation by
donating at evalleyshelter.org.
Courtesy photo
El Camino Real established itself as an
important artery for trade and commerce
to the region. It was used primarily by the
Spanish during their reign over the region.
But also various different representatives
of different cultures used the trail during
the regions many transformations. At one
point it held the distinction of the longest
road in North America.
If you have any questions please feel free
to call (505)753-8662.
Oreo. Courtesy photo
Most of the trail these days is left in
the memories of the past and largely
forgotten. But these signs are an important
preservation of a trail that is recognized and
valued as a richly informative cultural and
historic resource of New Mexico’s past.
P’ôe: Pathways Lecture Series
Staff Report
Joe Garcia, Head
Councilman of
Ohkay Owingeh.
Courtesy photo
The College of
Education and
the Northern
Pueblos Institute
at Northern New
Mexico College
will be hosting
the inaugural
P’ôe Pathways
Lecture Series at 6
p.m. on Tuesday,
Sept. 29 at the
Teacher Education
Center, room 109
at Northern New
Mexico College.
The first speaker of the series will be Mr.
Joe Garcia (Sokuwa Owing Taa’). Garcia is
currently the Head Councilman of Ohkay
Owingeh, three term Governor and former
President of the National Congress of
American Indians (NCAI). Garcia’s talk
“Creating Our Own Road: Responsibilities
& Reflections from Our Elders” will share
insights on the national level as well as
inspire students and community members
to support and persist in education careers.
P’ôe: Pathways to American Indian
Education Training Program at Northern
New Mexico College is a collaborative
project involving both the Northern Pueblos
Institute and the College of Education. The
project is a culturally responsive education
initiative aimed to establish members of
New Mexico’s 22 tribes, pueblos and urban
American Indian populations as effective
and qualified teachers, counselors, and
or administrators in public schools. The
Lecture Series aims to create dialogues
with education stakeholders that inspire
Native American to serve as educators in
our school systems. The Lecture series is
free and open to the public.
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