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November 1 - 15 • 2012 A C O M M U N I T Y - I N P U T N E W S PA P E R
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• City Chatter: 19 • Crossword Puzzle: 21 • Obits: 21
• Classifieds, Advertisers: 22 • Events: 23
Yee Haw!!
Aztec Ruins hosts America Recycles Day
At the Aztec Senior Board
meeting a few months back,
out of the mouth of “Winnie
Garnett” herself, played by
Sue Dodson, came the words
“Wish we could do a Hee
Haw or something.” The
group began to add to the
idea and I said, we need to
call it something like YEE
HAW… and off the cuff, Yee
Haw was born.
Yee Haw started running
through my mind on a whirlwind journey to November
10. Because of a limited
budget, we could not pay for
a script. I said to myself…I
can do this…How fun and I
even have all of the stuff at
my ranch for a set; costumes
and props, too. My past costuming experiences would
be helpful also.
I began to listen to funny
things people were saying
and researched red neck,
back wood, hillbilly type
jokes and stories... and I
began to write and create
characters and scenes. All
Miss Winnie Garnett played by Sue Dodson
the while thinking that if
anyone was looking through and crew have been working hard to bring
my office window late at
you Yee Haw…a musical comedy filled
night, they’d have thought
with singing, dancing, laughing, and good
for sure I’d lost my mind. As times.
I sat in front of my computThis is my personal invitation to you to
er, I would act out the scenes come share with me Yee Haw as we bring
with facial expression and
the stage at the Aztec Senior Community
different voices and I’m sure Center to life on Saturday, November
from an outside view, it was
10th, 7 pm.
questionable.
Thank you, Cindy Iacovetto
I have been overwhelmed
Tickets are on sale!!
with excitement from the
For more info or tickets, see the Yee
Seniors and have had an
Haw ad on page 18 or call 334-2881 or
amazing turnout of “talents.” 801-0373.
The set is ready and the cast
The fifteenth annual national
America Recycles Day (ARD) is
November 15, 2012. Aztec Ruins will
host an ARD event on Saturday,
November 17, 2012 from 10:00 am
to 2:00 pm. Bring in all of your recyclables and we will take them in for
you - for free! We ask that you sort
them into bags of plastics, aluminum,
glass, and paper. Please separate out
newspaper and plastic bags and flatten
all cardboard boxes. We will also take
ink/toner cartridges, batteries, and
electronics.
Aztec Ruins will have an activities
table set up near the recycling drop
area, so stop by and check it out.
Bring the kids with you, and they will
be able to participate in recycling
based games. Visitors to the event get
free gifts for participating. Activities
include a Bet the Bottle Tops game
(like the jar of jelly beans guessing
game), Five Fun Facts game, and a
Ready-Set-Sort game. Cards will be
available for visitors to fill out and
take a “Pledge to Recycle.” All activities are free and suitable for the young
(and the young at heart).
America Recycles Day was started
by the National Recycling Coalition in
1997, and it has been a program of the
national nonprofit organization Keep
America Beautiful since 2009.
Thousands of events are held across
the U.S. each year to raise awareness
about the importance of recycling and
to encourage Americans to sign personal pledges to recycle and buy products made from recycled materials.
This is the first year Aztec Ruins
National Monument has hosted such
an event.
The Recycling Committee of Aztec
Ruins National Monument, composed
of representatives from all divisions of
Recycling Committee - Shiana Montanari, Joel
Gamache, Charlie Clark, and Vern Hensler
the park, worked together to plan the event.
The recycling drop area and the activities will be set
up by the entrance to Aztec Ruins National Monument.
Look for the table with the Ranger. For more information, contact the Visitor Center at 505-334-6174, email
[email protected], or visit the park website at
www.nps.gov/azru.
Aztec Ruins and Veterans
Day:We Remember
On Veterans Day weekend, November 10 – 12, the
National Park Service will be honoring all U.S. veterans
and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces by offering three fee-free entrance days at all national parks.
Aztec Ruins National Monument will provide complimentary admission all day from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Everyone is encouraged to get out and enjoy all the
Four Corners national parks and monuments. For more
info about Aztec Ruins National Monument, call 505334-6174, find us at nps.gov/azru, or “like” the
Facebook page.
Pumpkin carving at the Haralson house
Bottom row, l-r: Cheyenne Justice, Sara Ambrosino-Aune;
Top row: Skyler Pippin (holding Charlotte Ambrosino-Aune),
Alexis Haralson, and Breanna Boss,
Photo by Margaret Ambrosino
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Questions? Answers?
Contact Candy, 334-1039
[email protected]
NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
THE MAIL (AND E-MAIL) ROOM
Crouch Mesa
An Aztec
"Bataan Death
Christmas history Community Center
March” viewing at
opens!
Historical Society
meeting
SJ County Historical Society will have
their meeting and program November 14
at San Juan College, Room 1908.
There will be a short meeting at 6:00
pm followed by a film about the "Bataan
Death March.” This film is broken down
into two segments. The first is an historical overview followed by interviews with
survivors.
New Mexico veterans played a big part
in this historic event. Many died. This is
the 60th anniversary of the Bataan Death
March. Every year since, New Mexico
remembers.
Refreshments will be served. The public is invited.
Are you still
renting?
If you are ready to consider home ownership now is the time to contact the
ECHO HOPE Housing Program. You
may qualify for a home loan. Interest
rates are low and ECHO can evaluate
your qualifications for a mortgage. If you
have credit problems, ECHO provides
counseling to prepare families to qualify
for a mortgage. ECHO provides homebuyer education and financial literacy
classes. There is no charge for services.
The next homebuyer education class is
November 10th, Saturday from 9-5 at the
Farmington Civic Center. Call today at
505-325-7466 to get more information
and to register for classes.
How do I qualify for a home?
• Credit will be reviewed and we will
determine if you need to take care of
issues or move forward.
• Program requires a 640 credit score
• Applicants must have income to support a mortgage
• Applicants must have stable employment for at least 2 years prior to applying
Nick Garcia’s annual
Coloring Book Drive
Every year I get people to
donate coloring books and
crayons for the kids at San
Juan Regional Hospital and
UNMH. One year while I
was in the hospital, I asked one of my
nurses what should I donate to the other
kids that would be good and she said
“coloring books.” She said it would be
perfect because they had to either bleach
toys or give them away (which is expensive). With coloring books, the kid could
pick their own and keep it, and take it
home with them. And thus this Coloring
Book Donation Drive was born.
I personally go to the hospitals and
give them to the children. Donation
boxes for coloring books and crayons
will be at Citizens Bank in Aztec, Aztec
Restaurant in Aztec, Avon Store in
Farmington, and Barber II in Farmington.
You can send them to PO Box 314,
Aztec, NM 87410 to my name. Call for
more info 334-7185 (home), 486-7595
(cell), or my mother Stephanie, 5168124. Hope to see your donations.
Nick Garcia
What’s your most memorable
Christmas living in Aztec, New Mexico?
What was your favorite activity during
the holiday season in Aztec? Do you
recall any dances you attended at
Christmas in Aztec? What was the best
toy you received for Christmas? What
was your favorite food served? What was
your favorite song sung and by what
singer?
Let’s get this Aztec’s Christmas memories started by sending to TALON your
best memories of living in Aztec during
the holidays!
Remember to shop locally!
Angela Watkins
Fall Family Reading Night
Nov. 7, 2012
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Park Avenue Elementary
Mark your calendars for our first
Family Reading night of the 2012-2013
school year!
Park Avenue staff will provide a variety of reading activities for all the children in your family! Popcorn, snacks,
and drinks will be available for a nominal fee. Raffle tickets will be for sale for
10 cents each or 3 for 25 cents. Our book
exchange has been a big hit in the past,
so we will continue to provide that service. Bring lightly used books that your
children no longer read and trade them
for different reading materials!
We request that you accompany your
children to this event where you can get
information about how to help your child
read better at home, Title Reading programs at Park Avenue, Tiger Time, and
just have a good time with your family.
Park Avenue Elementary,
507 S. Park Ave., Aztec, NM.
Thanks County
Fire Departments
My gratitude to San Juan County’s volunteer emergency response teams is
boundless. When I decided to turn on my
pellet stove mid-day last Thursday (Oct.
26), I soon had a house full of heavy
smoke. After turning off the stove, I
phoned 911 to report my problem and
answered a few simple questions for the
dispatcher. Since there were no visible
flames, I took time to put on a warm
coat, grabbed my cell phone, and moved
my car out of the carport attached to my
house.
Then I pulled a yard chair out to the
driveway and sat down to rest. Only a
couple of minutes passed before I heard
the sirens. Flora Vista, Hart Valley and
Lee Acres Fire Departments, San Juan
County Deputies and other responders
quickly arrived. They found no fire in the
attic and determined that the fire/smoke
had been caused by debris and soot in my
stove pipe. The volunteers were thorough, cautious, courteous and friendly.
My home suffered no fire damage, only
minor smoke problems. ...I will not use
the stove again until after having the
chimney cleaned.
This was the sixth time in 22 years that
I have had a reason to phone 911.
Professional assistance has always
arrived at my house within a few minutes
no matter what hour of the day or night I
called.
Sincerely grateful,
Kay Murray, Flora Vista
“Flow State!” Premier November 14th
The Durango Winter Sports Foundation presents Warren Miller’s 63rd ski film
“Flow State!” premiering November 14th at the Smiley Theatre in Durango. Join
us at 5:30 for Zia Burritos and refreshments. 6:30 Showtime. Every year the Warren
Miller Films marks the official start of the season for winter sports enthusiasts everywhere. This will be another Sell Out event so get your tickets early at www.Durango
WinterSports.org, or from a Durango Winter Sports Athlete. FMI email [email protected], or visit www.durangowintersports.org.
The City of Farmington’s Parks,
Recreation, and Cultural Affairs is
pleased to announce the opening of the
Crouch Mesa Community Center, beginning Monday, October 22 at 3:00 p.m.
There will be a Grand Opening celebration on Monday, November 5, 2012, from
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Crouch Mesa Community Center will
work closely with other community agencies and the community of Crouch Mesa
to provide needed classes and services.
Modeled after Sycamore Park
Community Center, a computer lab is
available for homework, research, and email use. A pool table, ping pong table,
and fooseball table are also available for
the community to enjoy. A large part of
the Crouch Mesa Community Center’s
programming will involve after-school
activities for children.
The Crouch Mesa Community Center
is located at 4500 Wildflower Mesa
Drive. Hours of operation are Monday
through Friday, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. and
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The
phone number is (505) 325-9850.
FMI about the Crouch Mesa
Community Center, call (505) 599-2481.
ATTENTION
VOTERS
In past statewide elections voters had
the option to choose a straight party vote
for a particular party. This option will
not be available on the 2012 General
election ballot. Voters are encouraged to
designate a choice for each contest.
Also, there are 5 Constitutional
Amendments and 3 Bond questions on
the back of the ballot. I would encourage voters to vote the full ballot to exercise their right as a citizen to the fullest.
Debbie Holmes
San Juan County Clerk
Aztec, New Mexico
St. Joseph & Holy Trinity Churches
Men’s Club News
You are all invited to our
Yard Sale fundraiser on
Saturday, November 3,
2012, from 9am to 4pm at St.
Joseph Parish Hall at 500 N
Mesa Verde, Aztec, NM. The
cash proceeds from the yard
sale will be used to buy food
items to fill up this year’s
Christmas baskets that
the Men’s Club will donate to
our less fortunate brothers
and sisters in the Aztec and
Flora Vista communities.
We are asking for donations
of any kind that can be sold at
the yard sale. We can be contacted for pick-up of any large
or bulky items that you cannot
bring to the church hall.
Please contact us any time
prior to the sale date for pick
up, or please bring your items
to St. Joseph Parish Hall.
Contact persons are James
Wurzbach (Men’s Club president) at
505-860-2051; Manny Sandoval
(vice president) at 505-486-8907;
members Leo Olguin at 505-8603058 and Les Ray at 505-330-6153.
• T h e TA LO N R e g u l a r s •
Susan Barnes, Natural Health
What the Blazes, Bert Bennett
334-9271
Recreation with Ryno
[email protected]
Mike Heal, Chief’s Corner
334-7620
Robert Oxford, Water Rights
330-2284
John Rees, Bird Talk
632-8335
Emma Deyo, SJ Soil & Water
334-3090
Bruce Salisbury
334-2398
Cindy Iacovetto, Senior Center
334-2881
Sustainable Living, Elisa Bird
716-3915
These folks share their time on a regular basis
to write in their field of interest. If you have subjects and tidbits they might be interested in, give
them a call. If you would like to try your hand at
writing, give us a call at 334-1039. Many others
have submitted stories, poems and information on
an occasional or one-time basis. Thanks to everyone, it sure makes for good reading.
Don’t Be Left Out
Next Preferred Deadline
is November 8th
You are encouraged to be early, but
send items in even if it’s past deadline - if there’s space, there’s a way!
505-334-1039
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October 25th court meeting pivotal for Navajo Water Settlement
The October 25, 2012 court hearing was very critical
for the non-settling parties objecting to the Navajo Water
Settlement. The Navajo and United States Attorneys had
filed motions to dismiss all of the objectors that failed to
file objections and disclosures by September 21, 2012.
The San Juan Water Commission and Conoco-Phillips /
El Paso Lawyers were the only ones filing correctly. I
give credit to the San Juan Water Commission, with San
Juan County joining in, their brief arguing no one should
be dismissed as the punishment is too harsh. Local attorneys Gary Risley and Rick Tully, along with the
Irrigation Ditch Attorney Victor Marshall, and the cities
of Bloomfield and Aztec, argued filing a motion to
extend the deadline, normally in the 11th Judicial
District Court, is sufficient to extend the deadline until
the Judge acts on these motions. The Inter Se Judge did
not seem to agree with this argument and said you certainly take the risk of dismissal by assuming this.
Lucky for all the non-settling parties that were in jeopardy of being dismissed, the Judge ruled no one would
be dismissed but no deadlines would be extended now.
The State of New Mexico Lawyers did not join the
Navajos and United States in the motion to dismiss
which was welcome. Any other party filing an objection
must have leave of the court to do so.
The hearing lasted from 10:30 am to almost 5:00 pm
as motions to compel discovery by the cities of Aztec
and Bloomfield, and Victor Marshall, Community Ditch
Attorney, were heard but mostly were denied. Mr.
Marshall was concentrating on discovery that inquired
of population on the Navajo Reservation and financial
records of the Navajo Indian Irrigation Project and the
Navajo Agricultural Products Industry.
The settling parties, Navajos, United States, and the
State of New Mexico, now have a chance to send out
interrogatories, under the discovery phase, to non-settling parties objectors to the settlement. I received interrogatories that are very broad to respond to. I guess I
can object to some that are too hard to respond to, but
this is new territory for me.
Some discussion was about what happens if other
deadlines were not met, such as December 31, 2013
when the Inter Se Court is suppose to either approve or
disapprove. Arguments were made that the Navajo
Nation can pull out of the Settlement Agreement but the
United States and the State of New Mexico are not sure
where this leaves them.
Robert E. Oxford, 505-330-2284
Preparing for our Medical Mission to Haiti
by AliceMarie Slaven-Emond, RN, MS, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
February 2013 is months off, but the preparation has
begun. Team members are contacting each other to see
who is going and what the possible flight dates are. The
team leader begins rounding up documents, accumulating cost information, communicating with the Universe
Institute and Clinic for dorm space, meals needed, getting lists of needed clinic supplies, availability of exam
rooms and the surgery suite, ground transportation costs,
meals in transit. The orientation of the new team members begins via phone, e-mails, and suggested readings.
The CDC is contacted for needed immunizations before
leaving. The team’s malaria prescriptions and antibiotics
are arranged for.
Team members begin begging for supplies and monies
to fund the team’s trip. While most all the larger expenses are paid for by the individual team members, some
help for fees are acquired by donations. One must pay
for extra baggage fees to take supplies along, there are
overnight motel costs coming and going, porters who
handle the supply bags to be tipped, and border fees for
coming and going in and out of both the Dominican
Republic and Haiti.
Newcomers must get immunizations, get and copy all
passports, provide copies of professional licenses.
Personally, I have to arrange for other NP’s to take
calls from my staff for patients with special needs while
I am out. I begin NOW thinking ahead for some patients
who will need additional medication or tests coming due
when I am out. My cell phone has to have special service added so that I can communicate with the office and
family for the 10 days that I am gone. All cotton summer clothing has to be set aside in fall for use in
February for the Caribbean “winter” of humidity and 80
degree heat. (The “people of the cold country” (us) run
around in summer clothes in February while the
Haitians’ have on parkas!) I again renew my commitment to learn some Creole language phrases by studying
at night before bed on the Internet’s interactive website
for languages.
I begin trying to remember those who said that they
wanted to help. Some make the packets of enriched
peanut butter, which is life saving. Some have offered to
purchase vitamins, Tylenol and Motrin. While other
bring in sewn pillowcases, dresses for the girl children,
donated flip-flops, purchased pocket toys, motel samples
of shampoo, conditioner and soaps, etc.
And, as we are told, “Ask and you shall receive,” we
begin our prayers for supplies and the team members,
plus volunteers to help make or gather supplies and
monies to finance the trip.
Money is needed for air flight, extra baggage costs,
meals in transit, motels (x4), air flight, border fees, prescriptions, meal replacement snacks, Haitian and missionary staff “gifts” (lotion, stethoscopes, candy, canned
food, watches, office supplies, etc.), uniform scrubs and
tennis shoes (we never bring these home again!),
expenses of our patients for surgeries, medications and
transport home on scooters after surgeries.
We try to take money for unplanned giving and uses,
for instance, leaving clinic later than expected and
exhausted, I take a “taxi-scooter” home. Another time I
visited the local nursing home and a start-up orphanage
and both needed rice. I bought the rice and got a truck to
help me deliver the rice. Often the medical center has a
broken “something” and we pay to have it fixed locally.
What I ask for the most is prayers that my health
remains stable so that I am able to endure the journey
and use my skills to relieve pain and promote health to a
group of fellow human beings not lucky enough to be
born into my American family.
Donations are requested to be brought in at the latest
by January 15, 2013 so the supplies can be shipped
ahead of us if at all possible. Drop offs can be at the
HEALTH CENTER – FAMILY CLINIC at 1601 East
20th Street here in Farmington. One can mail donations
to the same address with
zip 87401.
AB&GC’s Keystone ClubA Growing Force in the Community
The Aztec Boys & Girls Club’s Keystone Teen Leadership Movement is an after
school club that focuses on creating opportunities for local teens in three focus areas:
academic success, career preparation and community service. It is led and run by
local teens in the Aztec community, and it’s not just about community service for
Keystone members; careers, school work and fun are equally important parts of the
club.
Recently Keystone volunteered with San Juan College at their fall Weatherization
project. Members Jeramiah Lucero and Cristal Garcia spent their Saturday morning
helping out elderly members of the community prep their homes for the upcoming
cold weather, along with providing some much appreciated company. Over the
course of the day, Keystone members sealed over a dozen windows from cold winter
winds, playing an important role in keeping our senior citizens warm and happy over
the winter season. It was a great opportunity for Keystone to build relationships in
the community and have fun while doing it.
Keystone can’t be successful without the help of the Aztec community. If you have
any projects that need some fresh enthusiasm and hardworking volunteers, please
contact the Aztec Boys & Girls Club’s Teen Center at 505-334-1448.
Kelly Eaves, Agent
Home - Auto - Life - Business
1308 W. Aztec Blvd. • Aztec
505-334-2539
[email protected]
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ELECTION DAY
November 6, 2012
• NATIVE NEW MEXICAN
• ACCOMPLISHED ATTORNEY
• COMMUNITY LEADER
• HONESTY - INTEGRITY
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
It’s New Mexico! It won’t be
long before you need your
AIR CONDITIONER
during the day and your FURNACE
at night... get ready now!
Five Star Mechanical
334-7220
Lic. #85419 • Licensed & Insured
Total hair care for • Men • Women • Children
• Facial waxing •
Melanie Bunge
115 Aztec Blvd.,
Ste. 205 • Aztec
Tuesday - Friday: 10 - 6
Saturday and Monday by appointment
Call for other days & later appointments
November Mobile Blood
Drives Aztec/Bloomfield
November 09, 2012 – Friday
Aztec Community ~ Masonic Lodge Hall
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
1020 NE Aztec Blvd • Aztec
November 14, 2012
San Juan County ~ Fire Ops Training Room
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
209 South Oliver • Aztec NM
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Farmington Office
475 E. 20th ST. Suite A, Farmington
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 – 2:00 pm
Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Any donor that wishes to donate at any of the New
Mexico drives, please call to schedule an appointment
or get more information at 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***
Superintendent’s Corner
by Kirk M. Carpenter,
Superintendent Aztec Schools
School Board Districting
The Aztec Municipal School Board is made up of five members that were elected at large
from within our school district. In our upcoming February 2013 school board election, for the
first time ever in Aztec Municipal School District history, and from this point forward, all
school board members will be elected from designated single member districts within our
school district boundaries. “At large” means that those that wish to run for school board positions can live anywhere in the school district. “Single member districts” means that we must
have five districts, each of which must be represented by a member who lives in the defined district. Why the change
you ask? Every ten years we have a census count and for the first time we have exceeded a population of 16,000
within our school district boundaries. It is because of that we must form districts. The law reads as follows:
“Members of local school boards in districts having a population in excess of sixteen thousand shall reside in and be
elected from single-member districts. Once, following every federal decennial census, the local school board shall
divide the school district into a number of election districts equal in number to the number of members on the school
board. Such election districts shall be contiguous and compact and as equal in population as is practicable; provided
that the local school board of any district having a population of sixteen thousand or less may provide for singlemember districts as provided in this section.” According to the census this year we have approximately 16,731, but
when we looked closer at the populations within all the precincts we showed a total of 18,241 people within our
school district. The reason for the difference, from what we can tell, has to do with the way the school district
boundary is defined by the census, but the 18,241 is a more accurate representation of our total population when we
consider our actual boundary and the population within the different precincts. As the rule reads we must have equal
districts in population, so to get an ideal population size we divided the 18,241 by 5 and came up with an ideal population of 3648 people in each district. The law also reads that no district can be 5% larger or smaller than any other
district. We used precincts to form the districts because they already have some well-defined boundaries. Three out
of the five districts were easy to form, but when it came to districts four and five, we had to divide up precinct 69 so
that we could meet the requirements of the law.
We had two different options to consider when splitting up precinct 69:
District
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Precinct
61, 65 and72
59, 60, 63 and 66
58 and 67
57, 55 and part of 69
62, 64, 68, part o f 69, 73, 74 and
76
Estimated Population Option
One
3634
3606
3633
3644
3724
At our board meeting in October the board chose
option two which has a much cleaner description and
break-up of precinct 69. On the map option one looked
more appealing, but there were many unnamed roads
that had to be used to describe the boundary so the
board adopted option two. The following defines the
boundaries districts four and five:
District Four:
Precinct 69 south and west of the line as defined by: From the intersection of County Roads 3000 and 3009
head west on CR 3000 to County Road 3285. North on
CR 3285 to unnamed driveway access road. Northeast
on unnamed driveway access road to precinct 69 northern boundary (Animas River). Homes on the south side
of CR 3000.
Estimated Population Option
Two
3634
3606
3633
3650
3718
District Five:
Precinct 69 north and east of the line as defined by: From the intersection of County Roads 3000 and 3009
head west on CR 3000 to County Road 3285.
North on CR 3285 to unnamed driveway access road.
Northeast on unnamed driveway access road to precinct
69 northern boundary (Animas River). Homes on the
north side of CR 3000 between CR 3009 and CR 3285.
We will have maps available for anyone who has a
question about what district they reside in at all schools,
central office and on our website as well. In a future
article I will have more information for you on our
February election.
Aztec High School receives College Readiness recognition
Aztec High School has received the “2012 College Readiness Award” from the New Mexico ACT Council for
increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and significantly increasing
their level of achievement and college readiness. The New Mexico ACT Council is comprised of secondary and postsecondary educators who advise ACT, Inc. on the utilization of ACT programs and services in New Mexico schools
and colleges. ACT, Inc. is the not-for-profit organization that provides assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development and the publisher of the ACT
Assessment. The ACT Assessment is the college admissions test that is used and accepted by all colleges nationwide
and throughout New Mexico. In 2012, over 75% of New Mexico students took the ACT which is the predominant
college admissions and readiness achievement test in New Mexico.
According to Karen L. Pennell, Assistant Vice President and ACT Southwest Regional Manager:
“The New Mexico ACT Council wanted to recognize those New Mexico high schools that have made significant
strides in increasing the college and career readiness of their graduates as demonstrated by their ACT score increases
over the past five years. This can only happen as a result of the high school’s faculty and staff efforts and the dedication of Aztec High School students and parents to focus on college and career readiness and raise the level of academic readiness for all students. Only 12 high schools in New Mexico were honored for this superior level of
accomplishment. These outstanding New Mexico high schools should be proud of their faculty, staff, and students!
Congratulations!”
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
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Photo courtesy of Photo-Synthesis
We’re in the Business of Saving Lives at Vista Nueva
by Melissa Maestas, Principal VNHS
No, we’re not cardiologists nor nuerosurgeons. We
don’t walk around work in long white jackets with
stethoscopes hanging from our necks. And, we certainly
don’t write prescriptions. But we do save lives – everyday. We are educators at Vista Nueva High School,
Aztec’s alternative high school.
Aztec Municipal School District was fortunate to have
an amazing and captivating presenter during our first
days of Teacher In-Service, Dr. Luis Cruz, former principal and superintendent from California. Dr. Cruz captured the audience’s attention with his humor and reallife stories as he reminded each of us that as educators
we are in the business of saving lives, student’s lives.
Nearly 60 students attend VNHS and every day we
witness miracles. Some days it may be something small,
like a student thanking a teacher for help or finding new
friends. Other days it may be something more significant, like a student recognizing their own potential and
passing a class. Once a year, in May, it’s a big one,
Seniors graduating. Since its inception 13 years ago,
VNHS has graduated more than 122 students.
Every student has a story. Some have been attending
VNHS since their freshmen year and this is all they
know. “My parents put me in Vista my freshmen year.
I’m thankful for what they did or I wouldn’t be graduating early. I love Vista!” states junior Shannon Connor.
Most started high school at other places and circumstances lead them here. “I had horrible grades at the
other school and I’m now on track to graduate early,”
boasts junior Alex Sanchez. “Vista Nueva gave me the
one-on-one I needed to succeed,” adds sophomore
Alyssa Roys. Regardless of what brought them to VNHS
every student has a history. Junior Triston Selph admits,
“When I showed up to Vista I was a loser. Now I’m on
track to graduate.”
And, every staff member at VNHS believes we are in
the business of saving lives. “Although I have been a
teacher for twenty years, I am still humbled at the
impact I am able to have towards my students,” says
English teacher Anna Marie Dusenbery. “I can guide
them to be successful. I make sure I am giving them the
best I can for their education.” Social Studies teacher
Becky Hotal adds, “Sounds dramatic, saving lives, but
we really are! Proof of that are the relationships we
form…that I have had a lasting effect on my students.”
Every day we are here to serve our students; to offer
guidance and direction, to listen to the good stories and
the not so good stories, to compliment and correct. We
are completely invested in our students. We are a family.
“Vista Nueva has helped me gain confidence… it’s like
a family,” states sophomore Whitney Hare. Because of
the size of VNHS we are able to get to know each student on a personal level; we know what makes them tick
and what sets them off. “Vista is hard in the beginning,
life-changing in the middle, and family in the end,” says
senior Kaylie Martinez. Senior Jesse Chrestman sums it
up, “If I had not come to Vista I don’t know what I’d be
doing right now. It saved me.” And, senior Claudia
Anaya expresses her experience at VNHS in one word,
“Great!”
So, in a way, we are doctors; triaging, diagnosing
problems, administering remedies. Our paychecks aren’t
reflective of that of a doctor, but we aren’t in education
for the money. We’re here because we want to be,
because we want to make a difference in the life of a
young person, because we care. We are in the business
of saving lives.
Tigger saying "Happy Halloween" to ya.
- Ken and Tina Brooks, Albuquerque
Bruce & Dorothy Salisbury
Aztec Presbyterian Church Homesteaders
Craft Fair & Quilt Raffle
Aztec Presbyterian Church Homesteaders have been
busy and we're once again gearing up for our Craft
Fair (formerly known as the Craft Bazaar)
November 3 • 8am - 1pm.
Some of the wonderful handmade items for sale
include: ornaments, decorative crosses, birdhouses
and placemats, as well as the Quilt Raffle
(quilt shown above).
We will have an Enchilada Lunch starting at
11:30am with cost as follows:
$6.50 adults • $3.00 children
(hot dog meal available)
205 N. Church • 334-2816
Married on the first of November, 1952, at Carswell
Air Force Base in Fort Worth, Texas with the intention
of staying married for a lifetime, they have just returned
from a sixtieth anniversary trip to Alaska where they
were stationed for many years. They were accompanied
on the trip by their daughter Winona Salisbury who lives
in Washington State close to her son Dale Salisbury and
daughter-in-law Mira Salisbury and four grandsons. Her
daughter Marie Salisbury Carter is married to Johnathon
Carter who is a US Army MTI and they have two sons.
Their son William Salisbury, a long retired Air Force
Veteran, lives in California with his wife Cecile Carlton
Salisbury and they have three children, Josh, Nino and
Elishiba and a number of grandchildren. The Salisbury’s
youngest son Bruce Salisbury and his wife Lori Sasser
Salisbury live in Farmington, New Mexico and have no
children. There are no pending plans to celebrate our
marriage since we promised when we wed to celebrate
our partnership every day of our lives.
Bruce L Salisbury, 25 October 2012
Thanks to VM and
Aztec police!
Many many thanks go out to Pam
from Vanilla Moose and the officers of the Aztec Police
Department. The “Helmets for Ice Cream” is sooo very
awesome, my kids look forward to summer just like
every kiddo does. But mine don't forget for one second
that if they are caught with their helmets on while riding
their bikes, scooters, and skateboards they are going to
get a token for a free ice cream from Vanilla Moose
(VM as they call it). It has become second nature for
them to be wearing their helmets and I am so grateful
for that. So thank you very much and I hope you continue this incentive.
Jennifer Reed
Code Talker welcomed on
“Chester Nez Day”
San Juan College’s One Book, One Community
Committee and the San Juan College Foundation will
host a “Meet the Authors” session with Chester Nez and
Judith Schiess Avila, authors of Code Talker: The First
and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code
Talkers of WWII, on Thursday, November 1, at 7 p.m. in
the Henderson Fine Arts Center Performance Hall.
Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts will present a proclamation naming November 1, 2012 Chester Nez Day.
Nez and Avila will be on hand to discuss the book,
answer questions and sign copies of the book. The San
Juan College Bookstore will have copies of the book
available for purchase.
In addition to the “Meet the Authors” session, the One
Book committee and the San Juan Foundation will welcome Kenji Kawano’s Warrior photo exhibit to the
College. The exhibit includes sensitive and personal portraits of Code Talkers in their homes or on their native
reservation and has been on display in Japan, the Air
Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and over 50
other locations in the United States. The collection will
be on display through November 19.
Other One Book events surrounding Code Talker
include the Code Talker Expo, November 7 and 8, in the
Graphic Arts Foyer. From writing to graphic design –
the Expo features works of San Juan College students.
There also will be a Code Talker Panel Discussion on
November 15, at 7 p.m., in the Suns Room. Navajo language and culture will be discussed by the following
panel members:
• Dr. Kelly Robison – history professor at SJC will
offer a historical background on WWII
• Bill Hatch – Art instructor at SJC whose Code Talker
art pieces are displayed on campus
• Lorraine Begay Manavi – Navajo language and
Native studies professor
• Barbara Billey – assoc. director of the Library at SJC
West and the daughter of Code Talker Wilfred Billey.
FMI on the “Meet the Authors” or the Warrior exhibit,
call Chris Schipper at 566-3449.
Dorothy and Bruce with great grandson
Damian Dee Carter
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
An introduction to La Llorona, the weeping
ghost of the Animas River, Aztec NM
by Angela Watkins
On October 19th, Rosalia de Arragon came to the
Aztec Library and gave an outstanding performance that
allowed audience participation. She invited our children
to dance with La Llorona. The children had a blast!
Rosalia sung songs to open her show and what a beautiful voice she has. Rosalia recalled a story that was told
to her as a young girl about an incident that took place
in the city.
Every evening the darkness comes in a city like Aztec,
it hovers about the banks of the Animas river in black
shadows. Sometimes these shadows seem to take on a
life of their own, a life that has been there for centuries,
hiding, watching, waiting—a spirit that wanders up and
down the banks of the river, moaning like the wind in
the trees, “Hijos. Hijos. Dónde están mis hijos ? Where
are my children?”
This spirit has a name. She is called La Llorona, the
Weeping Woman. Many have seen her in her white burial gown, walking the river’s shore. Some live to tell the
story. Some are found floating face down in the river.
But La Llorona was not always her name. Many years
ago, in Aztec, lived a beautiful young girl named Maria.
From the time she was a child, a light seemed to glow
about her. In the mornings, when the women of the village gathered at the well to gossip, they would tease
Maria about her little boyfriends. Even as a child, Maria
would stare back at them and tilt her nose in the air.
“The man I marry will not be one of the dirty little poor
boys of this town. He will be very rich,” she would proclaim.
The women, of course, would have a great laugh. And
as Maria grew older, her beauty and her haughtiness
grew as well. One day, when Maria was sixteen years
old, a stranger rode into town. He was dressed in shiny
black leather from head to toe, in the Spanish style. He
carried himself tall and rode a smart, black stallion. The
women hushed and stared, as he tied his horse to a fig
tree near the well. And then, with a flourish, he pulled
his guitar from over his shoulder and began to play. The
women, without taking their eyes off him, gathered at
his feet to listen.
Even the birds grew silent. But not Maria. She proudly turned and carried her water jug to the river. As she
knelt and watched the river water flow into the clay jug,
she saw the stranger’s reflection appear in the water.
“You must be Maria,” he said quietly.
Maria brushed past him and ran quickly home. But he
followed her, and that evening began to strum and sing
beneath her window. Maria was hypnotized, as were all
women in the handsome young stranger’s presence. Two
months later, the two were married.
At first, they were a happy couple. Maria insisted they
build a large, expensive house on the hill overlooking
the town of Aztec, for all to see. Two children were born
to them, a handsome young boy and a precious little
girl. But soon the wealthy stranger grew bored with life
in the small community. He began taking short overnight
trips, each one lasting a little longer. And when he
returned, Maria would quarrel with him. Lines in her
face began to grow, as her beauty turned to jealousy and
rage.
One morning, as she and the children walked along
the river’s edge, she saw her husband returning from a
week long journey, driving a fancy new carriage. And
sitting by his side was a woman she did not know, a pale
woman with a soft, shy beauty. He parked the carriage
and lifted the children to sit beside his lady companion.
Then he called to the horses and off they rode. An hour
later, when they returned, the children were laughing,
their pockets filled with sweet candies. Maria’s husband
helped the children climb down from the wagon. He
glanced briefly at Maria, waved to the children, and rode
away. Not once did he acknowledge that Maria was his
wife.
Maria was furious. She shook her fists in the air. She
grabbed her hair and pulled it hard. Then she turned to
the children, who had walked to the riverbank. In a fit of
anger, Maria pushed her children into the river.
Suddenly she came to her senses and realized what she
had done. But the children were gone, carried away by
the swift, deep current of the river.
“Hijos! Hijos!”
But it was too late. Maria grabbed a long branch and
tried to feel for her children in the water, but the river
snatched it from her. All day and well into the night
Maria walked the riverbank, calling and crying till she
had no voice. The next morning the people of the town
found her, lying dead on the muddy shore of the cruel
river.
They dressed her in a white burial gown and buried
Maria, there on the banks of the Animas river, to be
close to her children. But Maria did not stay in that
grave. Late that evening, the villagers heard a howling
wind, a moaning, crying wind coming from the river. A
dozen men, carrying torches, gathered. As they
approached the river cautiously, they heard the cry.
“Hijos! Hijos!”
Some of the men claimed they saw her walking in her
white burial gown, others said they felt a cold chill on
the river’s edge. Only eleven men returned that night.
The twelfth man crawled to the road the next morning,
red finger marks wrapped around his neck. He told of
being pulled to the river by the Weeping Woman, La
Llorona. They say her spirit still lives in the river, in all
rivers. The Rio Grande, the Guadalupe, the Colorado,
and the Animas. If you find yourself, some late evening,
on the banks of a river, stay away from that dark, shadowy place on the river’s edge. But, if you stumble into
the darkness, if you hear the wind whisper, “Hijos.
Where are my children?” - flee. With all your speed,
flee. She still seeks her little ones, and in the eyes of La
Llorona, we are all her children.
Aztec to launch
buy-local campaign
The City of Aztec
has announced plans
for a city-wide initiative designed to
help spur and build the
local economy.
November 23 marks
the launch of the City’s
new “Aztec First! Buy
Local” campaign, a 12Days-of-Christmas pilot program that officials say will help
keep local dollars local, as well as
promote leading businesses in the Aztec area.
“Buy-local campaigns are proven mainstays in promoting independent businesses and enhancing economic
development,” said City of Aztec Mayor Sally
Burbridge. “Our ‘Aztec First!’ campaign will do just
that. It will launch right after Thanksgiving on Black
Friday, when holiday shopping kicks into high gear and
when, we hope, everyone remembers that dollars spent
locally have important ramifications toward keeping
communities vital.”
According to Burbridge, the pilot program will feature
12 Aztec businesses, all of which will be videoed and
promoted on the City of Aztec’s website,
www.aztecnm.gov, on individual business websites, in
flyers and posters, and in public service announcements.
Starting Nov. 23, the City will release a different “Aztec
First!” video for 12 consecutive days, hence the 12 Days
of Christmas theme. Featured businesses will include
Aztec Floral Design and Gifts, Aztec Hardware,
Cottonwood Cycles, Crash Music, Feat of Clay, Finish
Line Graphics, La Roux Hair Salon, Main Street Spirit,
Premier Fitness, Quilt It! Ya-Ya and Trinity Diving.
“Re-circulating money by shopping and buying local
helps keep our community healthy. That’s the bottom
line,” said Burbridge. “For your gift giving needs this
holiday season, please shop ‘Aztec First!’”
Here are five additional reasons for buying local*:
Stable Money Flow: When individuals shop locally,
their dollars will be invested back into the community.
Rather than sending the profits to an unseen corporate
headquarters, business owners reinvest their profits into
other local operations. This cycle nurtures the lives of
business owners, manufacturers, and customers of the
same community.
Job Production: Although large, chain stores boast the
job opportunities they bring to a community, they don't
brag about their turnover rates. With local businesses,
individuals are able to find a stable job where they feel
appreciated. Employees can work side-by-side with the
owner and know their work is worthwhile.
One-of-a-kind Selection: Walk into any Target or WalMart in America, and you are going to find the same
products and the same store setup. This cookie-cutter
business plan can be boring; local businesses provide a
unique selection of products that you may not be able to
find anywhere else.
Community Building: In general, the employees and
managers of large chain stores will not remember the
names of all of their customers; it's just not feasible.
However, locally owned small businesses can talk to
you like a friend because you are their friend. Shopping
locally lets you buy the products you need without feeling like an anonymous customer.
Non-profit Support: Many thriving local businesses
will give back to the community that has made them so
successful. Churches, sports teams, children's organizations and many other non-profits greatly benefit from
the success of local businesses—which the entire community can then enjoy.
* Courtesy of keepitquerque.org’s Becky Raichur.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
PAGE 7
Living Local in
San Juan County
Elisa Bird - Resource Specialist
[email protected]
Winterizing your garden and preparing soil for spring planting
Now is the time to begin to winterize your garden and
prepare your soil for next spring’s planting. Kathleen
Watts, of Watts Southwest Creations, creator of soaps,
lotions and hand-crafted items, is also a great gardener
making beautiful creations out of the many gourds she
grows. Recently, Kathleen shared how she transitions
her garden for winter time; after taking up drip pipes,
she removes the plant stocks, and the ones that have
diseases go to the trash with the rest going to the compost.
Adding organic matter to the soil is very important.
Watts’ soil amending is very interesting, after rototilling
in mature compost she seeds her garden with winter rye,
a green manure crop. Green manure are crops grown for
soil coverage and as a source for organic matter that can
be incorporated back into the soil in spring. The most
popular green manure crops are winter wheat, barley,
oats, and rye.
One of the easiest ways to add organic matter to your
garden soil is to apply manure especially from llama and
sheep. A NMSU publication recommends “fresh manure
should only be applied in the fall so it has the time to
break down in the soil. Composted manures are preferred because fresh manure can introduce weed seed
into the garden, and fresh manure applied in the spring
often burns young seedlings due to the high salt content
of the manure.”
Another easy way to add organic matter to the soil is
to simply apply compost. Compost is often made from
leaves, grass clippings, food wastes, and garden vegetable waste from the previous growing season. For the
gardens or the areas my roommate Meli and I plan to
plant next year, I am going to cover with compost, straw
and manure and slightly turn over. Paula Davis,
Farmington Growers Market Manager, digs trenches in
her garden, fills them with food waste and covers them
with soil.
When it comes to garden vegetable waste Davis
throws in the trash broccoli, collard, and cabbage
because they are known for carrying diseases that affect
other plants. Her motto is – if in doubt, throw it out. She
also leaves some stalks standing in the ground until
spring for the beneficial lady bugs and preying mantis
offspring to hangout over the winter.
Davis also takes extra steps to protect the worms in
her garden by covering the compost applied to the garden with dirt. For worms to compost anything, material
has to be covered with dirt. Additionally, it is important
to water once or twice a week as worms can’t function
in dry earth.
Finally, adding organic matter to clay soils aerates
these soils and improves their drainage. Adding organic
matter to a sandy soil improves both its water-holding
capacity and the ability of the soil to retain nutrients for
plant uptake.
For more info, you can contact the County Extension
at 334-9496 or just go on line to NMSU website, or go
to our local libraries. So here’s to caring for our garden
soil and gardens to be and to a future of bounty next
year in the beautiful Middle San Juan River Watershed.
Happy 7th Anniversary to
Sustainable San Juan!
Come join us for
Carrot Cake and Apple Juice on
Monday, November 12
Aztec Library, 6-8
Environmental Assessment
on Proposed Jicarilla Wild
Horse Management
-Information Meeting PlannedThe Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Farmington
Field Office has released a preliminary environmental
assessment (EA) on proposed Jicarilla Wild Horse
Management, including a proposal to gather wild horses.
The EA can be found at: www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/fo/
Farmington_Field_Office/ffo_nepa/ffo_range_eas_open.
html. The public comment period will end on November
21, 2012.
The BLM has scheduled an information meeting about
the preliminary EA. The meeting will be held from 4 - 7
p.m., on Monday, November 5, 2012, at San Juan
College in Farmington. The meeting will be in rooms
9010 and 9012 at the college. The public will be able to
discuss all aspects of the gather with BLM specialists.
The horse gather is tentatively planned for winter
2013. Currently, the herd is estimated at about 400 horses that move seasonally between BLM and U.S. Forest
Service lands in northwest New Mexico. The appropriate management level (AML) for the Jicarilla Wild
Horse Herd is 73–128 horses. The Jicarilla Wild Horse
Herd’s AML is set by determining what the appropriate
number of horses should be to sustain healthy land, a
healthy horse herd, as well as balancing multiple-use of
public lands. Methods for gathering the horses may
include baiting, trapping, and using a helicopter.
Gathered horses will be put in a temporary holding
facility and receive health evaluations for potential
adoption through the BLM Wild Horse and Burro
Adoption Program. Horses removed from the range, but
not selected for adoption, will be cared for in long-term
pastures, where they retain their “wild” status and protection under the 1971 Wild Free-Roaming Horses and
Burros Act. The BLM plans to administer an anti-fertility drug to female horses not selected for adoption and
released back on to the range.
Comment forms will be available at the meeting so
attendees can provide their written comments about the
EA. Comments can also be submitted by email to
[email protected], or by writing the
BLM Farmington Field Office, Attention: Jicarilla Wild
Horse Management, 6251 College Boulevard, Suite A,
Farmington, NM 87402. Comments must be emailed or
postmarked by November 21, 2012.
FMI about the meeting, please contact Bill Papich at
505-320-5161.
Thank you to all our great Farmers’
Markets and growers! We will miss
you and look forward to another
great Market season next summer.
Knowing of the winter of bareness ahead,
Knowing how we will miss their beauty,
and color and lushness,
The cottonwoods adorn us
with a final goodbye
of shimmering yellow and gold,
As their gift to take with us
into the long winter before.
photo and poem by Elisa Bird
If you've lost (or
found) an animal in
San Juan County, try
San Juan Animal League 325-3366
Farmington Animal Shelter 599-1098
Aztec Animal Shelter/Control 334-6819
Animal Friends Humane Assoc. 334-2087
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
The Book Nook
Chautauqua Event
Join us November 5th for a Chautauqua event to be held at the Aztec
Community/Senior Center to welcome Sunny Dooley as she tells us Dine (Navajo)
Blessingway Stories. The program will begin at 6:00 pm and is free of charge. Dooley
is a storyteller, poet, playwright, lecturer, and folksinger from the Four Corners region
from a community called Chi Chil' Tah (Where the Oaks Grow). She has been telling
the Origin and Creation Stories of the Dine' people for the past 20 years.
Your Aztec Library news!
[email protected] • www.azteclibrary.org
319 S. Ash, 505-334-7657
Fire Safety Presentation
Need a New Author? Why not try….
Mr. Jimmy Crawford from the
Farmington Fire Department
gave a special presentation to our
wee ones at the Aztec Library.
He presented to us 19 years of
experience in fire fighting and
what it is like to be an expert fire
truck driver. He
helped our
little ones
understand
what to do
in case of a
fire as well
as educated
our adults on fire safety and requirements of being a firemen.
Household tips were also discussed and we all went away very
please and armed with life saving information. Mr. Crawford
also brought goodies to our children and that made him a friend
for life! Thank you Mr. Crawford.
M. L. Stedman
The Light Between Oceans
After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom Sherbourne returns to
Australia and takes a job as the lighthouse keeper on Janus Rock, nearly half a day’s
journey from the coast. To this isolated island, where the supply boat comes once a
season and shore leaves are granted every other year at best, Tom brings a young,
bold, and loving wife, Isabel. Years later, after two miscarriages and one stillbirth, the
grieving Isabel hears a baby’s cries on the wind. A boat has washed up onshore carrying a dead man and a living baby.
Tom, whose records as a lighthouse keeper are meticulous and whose moral principles have withstood a horrific war, wants to report the man and infant immediately.
But Isabel has taken the tiny baby to her breast. Against Tom’s judgment, they claim
her as their own and name her Lucy. When she is two, Tom and Isabel return to the
mainland and are reminded that there are other people in the world. Their choice has
devastated one of them.
M.L. Stedman’s mesmerizing, beautifully written novel seduces us into accommodating Isabel’s decision to keep this “gift from God.” And we are swept into a story
about extraordinarily compelling characters seeking to find their North Star in a world
where there is no right answer, where justice for one person is another’s tragic loss.
The Light Between Oceans is exquisite and unforgettable, a deeply moving novel.
Holiday Hours
The library hours for the Thanksgiving holiday are as follows:
Wednesday
November 21
9:00-6:00
Thursday
November 22
Closed
Friday
November 23
Closed
The bookdrop is available at the back of the building for book returns.
Teen Night @ Your Library
On the first Thursday of the month (from September-April, November 1st this
month) the library will host a teen night. There will be quiet study space for students
needing some solitude for study. There will also be talent shows, game nights, crafts
and digital resources available to learn. Join us for some evenings of fun! Bring a
friend and get a prize! The library will be closed to the public and will only be available to teens ages 13-19 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For more information you can call 3347657 or email [email protected] and we will answer all your questions!
Free Computer Classes
Sabrina Hood, Angela Watkins, Linda Yazzie, Wil Yazzie, Carlos Bahe
“Total Pardon”
On October 13th actor and author Wil Yazzie and his wife Linda gave a presentation
at the Aztec Library on his book “Total Pardon.” An inmate who starts out with a pen
pal and ends up with a wife - that's sketchy territory. But in Wil and Linda Yazzie's
case, it turned out to be sacred territory. She was a devout Christian. He was a hopeless
alcoholic whose addictions robbed him of decades of his life, yet he goes from career
criminal to Hollywood actor and devoted minister with a message. If it weren't for the
unconditional love and faithful prayers of his wife Linda, Wil would be dead - like
most of his drinking buddies. “Total Pardon” is an extraordinary, true reversal of destiny story that offers radical hope for those struggling with addiction. Book signing
was available.
The new class schedule will have classes available the 2nd and 3rd week of each
month (Sept.-May) with the 2nd week being beginner’s classes-Monday & Wednesday
1:00-4:00 p.m. and the 3rd week for intermediate classes-Tuesday & Thursday from
3:00-6:00 p.m.
Classes Include:
•
Computer Skills
•
Microsoft Office Suite
•
Intro to the Internet
•
Computer maintenance
•
Social Media
For more information call 334-7657 or email [email protected].
One Click Training (Tue, Nov 27, 2012 1:00 - 2:00 PM) This 45-minute program
also includes a complete tour of the service and shows patrons how to create an
account, install the OneClickdigital Media Manager, search for content, manage
checkouts, and download and transfer audiobooks to listening devices.
Storytime @ Your Library
The Aztec Public Library offers preschool story time on Thursdays from 9:30-10:30.
Join us for stories, crafts, snacks and good fun @ your library. It’s a good chance for
children and mothers to socialize and get to know one another.
November 1, 8, 15, 29
Through the use of a wide range of high-quality picture books, songs, poetry, fingerplays, puppets and crafts, public libraries have been making literacy fun!
Questions? Call Miss Angela at 334-7695.
Chautauqua DVDs available for sale
The book Code Talker by Chester Nez was selected
for the San Juan College One Book One Community
project this year. Our Chautauqua event featuring Judith
Avila with special guest Chester Nez, the last of the
original Code Talkers, was recorded and is now available for purchase from the Aztec Public Library. The
price of the DVD is $10.00 plus $3.00 shipping if you
need it mailed to you. Questions? Call 334-7657.
Diagnostic Specialists,
Right Here.
One Book One Community
“Hi. I’m Loretta Custard. I’m a nuclear medicine
tech at San Juan Regional Medical Center. If
you’ve had a nuclear medicine test done in
Farmington, I may have administered your test
and worked on the imaging that enabled our
radiologists to pinpoint their diagnosis.”
At San Juan Regional Medical Center we invest in
state-of-the-art diagnostics, and are accredited by the American College of Radiology. Our team
includes highly-skilled diagnostic specialists and radiologists. We offer minimal wait time, same
day appointments, and a healing environment.
San Juan Regional Medical Center, caring for the Four Corners since 1910. Call 505.609.6228 to
schedule your appointment.
• One Book One Community is based on the philosophy that a community that opens a book together closes
it in greater harmony. It was developed to build a sense
of community while promoting literacy. One Book, One
Community is intended to promote campus and community dialogue through curriculum projects, discussions
and a presentation by the author. San Juan College will
present “Code Talker” with Chester Nez and co-author
Judith Avila on November 1st at 7:00 PM at the
Henderson Fine Arts building on San Juan College
Campus.
• Join us November 5th at 6:00 PM for a
Chautauqua event sponsored by New Mexico
Humanities Council and Aztec Public Library to be held
at the Aztec Senior/Community Center, 101 S. Park,
Aztec. Sunny Dooley will present the worldview of the
Diné people and their relationships with their surroundings. She will tell Origins stories in Navajo and English.
These are the social versions of the sacred chants.
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Aztec Senior Center News
Quality
parts and
service
for that
special car
~November 2012~
What’s cookin’ at the Aztec Senior Center?
19th Hamburger Steak
1st Ham
20th Beans & Ham
2nd RC Beef Enchiladas
21st GC Beef Enchilada
5th Baked Chicken
22nd CLOSED
6th Hamburger Mac
23rd CLOSED
7th Chicken Salad
26th Roast Beef
8th Baked Fish
Sandwiches
9th Spaghetti & Sauce
27th Pork Roast
12th CLOSED
28th Roast Beef
13th Hidden Chicken Legs
29th Chicken n Rice
14th Hamburger
30th GC Hamburger
15th Turkey Dinner
16th Taco
Go to our city web site for a full disclosure of
our menu and activity calendar.
www.aztecnm.gov
What’s happening at the
Aztec Senior Community Center?
• See our Senior Shenanigans on this page.
101 S. Park Ave.
505-334-2881 • 801-0373
Menu hotline 505-334-7618
E-mail: [email protected]
www.aztecnm.gov
112 West Chaco • Aztec, NM • 505-334-9407
Mon-Fri: 7:30 - 5:30 • Sat: 8 - 6
www.dusenberys.com
Robert Retherford,
Attorney at Law, P.C.
FMI, call Cindy 334-2881/801-0373.
Here’s a fun-for-health idea for seniors, join the belly
dancing class. We are never too old to flex our muscles,
loosen our limbs, open our minds and begin a new
beginning. Jessie Huntington did just that. She followed
her dream and began belly dancing at age sixty-seven to
surprise her husband on his seventieth birthday. (See
“Belly Dancing a La Aztec,” page 24, this issue. )
If belly dancing costumes are not the type of fun
clothes you have always dreamed about, perhaps you
dressed up for our Halloween contest. Maybe you were
the one who won a prize for the most humorous or the
most scariest or the most original. Hey! Were you the
one who had the most fun?
Maybe your dream is about singing. You can open
your lungs and breathe a little better by joining our new
once-a-month karaoke. The first turnout was small, but
word is spreading rapidly and the November karaoke
promises to entertain a much larger audience.
Or maybe you are one of the many people who dream
about singing, dancing, acting and just being plain silly.
You can do all that in our Saturday night, live on stage,
November 10th YEE HAW! show. People from all over
the Four Corners are joining in the fun to make this one
heck of a spectacular show. There are hillbillies, square
dancers, wranglers, hoe downers, jokes, skits, babies
being born and much more. The quilting group has completed the patchwork curtains. The props have all been
made and put into place. Rehearsals have been going on
every Friday night for the last several weeks. The fun
starts here.
Those seniors who have been dreaming of finding a
permanent instructor for the arts and crafts classes have
found one. New to the Center, Judy Swain has been conducting the Tuesday morning class since the beginning
of October and has agreed to continue. The Gift of Love
Club is expected to resume its former status.
The committee for the upcoming Aztec Christmas Arts
and Crafts Fair (ACA&CF) dreams of hosting a really
great show. The members have all been hard at work,
not only on the many and varied handcrafted items they
make, but also on all the behind-the-scenes details.
Vendor spaces have been filled. The snack bar menu has
changed. The number of jewelry vendors has been limited to four. A greater variety of hand crafted items will be
presented. New advertising avenues are being pursued.
And, quite possibly, a few new surprises are being
implemented to give new depth, fun and merriment to
the show.
Nicky Garcia, a young cancer victim himself, now
dreams of collecting coloring books for other hospitalized cancer children and has been doing so for several
years. You can meet this teenager in person December
8th when you bring crayons and coloring books to the
Center.
Sherry’s dream has been to locate someone to do the
blood sugar sticks and says she may have found just the
right person(s), but we still need a weekly volunteer to
do the oxygen level and blood pressure checks.
Homeless Veterans dream of warm clothing and clean
underwear. Aztec seniors helped out last month during
“Operation Stand Down” by setting up a collection box.
Among the items donated were T-shirts, socks, underwear, electric razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, etc.
As you can see, “getting older” does not mean “over
the hill.” Senior citizens still lead active, fulfilling lives.
The inspirational movie presented in October proves just
that. “The World’s Fastest Indian,” is a true story based
on John Munro, an eighty-year-old man riding an Indian
Scout motorcycle, about his trials and his triumphs and
going on to shatter previous world speed records at the
Bonneville Salt Flats. His faith in himself and his
dogged determination sets a fine example of what amazing feats can be accomplished when, at any age, we set
our minds and hearts to fulfilling our dreams.
So tell us now, what dreams do you have?
Written by Marie Merrick
Music for Masada
This fun and important fundraiser is to support
Masada House, a non-profit transitional living home for
women. Suppose a close friend or daughter had just
gotten out of treatment for drug or alcohol abuse.
You'd want to help her. You can help by attending
this hometown concert with musicians and groups
After Midnight, Charles Stacy, Amber Swenk, Mad
Haggis, Cecilia Taulbee, Monica Leaming and
Sheldon and Friends on Saturday, November 3 at
the historic Totah Theater on Main Street in
downtown Farmington.
Doors open at 6:30 PM so you have time to visit
the silent auction. Tickets are only $10. For further
information or tickets, phone 505-325-9205.
Trotting Turkeys and Wobbling Gobblers
The department of Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs along with the Farmington
Downtown Association will host Farmington’s second Turkey Trot and Gobble
Wobble in Historic Downtown Farmington on Saturday, November 17 at 9:00 a.m.
Turkey Trots are a fun American tradition found in cities all across the country on or
around the Thanksgiving holiday each year. The event is a footrace or fun run that
sometimes includes a walk. The tradition began with Americans anticipating indulgent
Thanksgiving feasts and running in turkey trots to burn calories before the big meal.
The oldest continuously-running Turkey Trot happens each year since 1896 in Buffalo,
NY. Many of the events use the proceeds to benefit a cause.
The Farmington Turkey Trot will be a 5K race and the Gobble Wobble will be a 2mile walk – both will start and finish at Orchard Park in Downtown Farmington. The
proceeds of the event will go to benefit the soon-to-be-built Regional Animal Shelter.
The deadline to enter the race and walk is Tuesday, November 13. Registration is
underway now at the Farmington Recreation Center as well as online at
www.fmtn.org/prca. Registration costs $20.00 and includes an event t-shirt and lunch.
The day’s events from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. will include the run, walk, carnival
games, crafts, kids’ gobble call contest, Turkey Bingo, Turkey Walk costume contest,
awards, and lunch.
Orchard Park is located at the intersection of Main and Orchard in Farmington, NM.
For additional information on the Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble, contact the
Farmington Recreation Center at (505) 599-1184.
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
TALON is Read by Far Out People on Cadillac Mountain!
Joyce Headrick,
Mary Hayes, and
Jim and Gail
Williams read
TALON atop
Cadillac
Mountain,
Acadia National
Park, near Bar
Harbor, on a
cruise from
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to Boston, in the
Fall of 2012.
Aztec runners compete in 29th Annual Duke City
Marathon October 20 & 21 in Albuquerque
Beautiful 3 BR, 2 BA adobe home on approximately
5 acres. Fantastic mountain views, beautiful courtyard
and fountain. These are just a few of the many features
that make this home a truly must see. Located approx.
4 miles from Aztec, #20 Road 2578. Schedule your
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Call today and speak to one of our
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Aztec
334-6187
Runners Stephen Parks, Ambrose Teasyatwho, JR, Sam
Parks, Peyton Parks, Naomi Teasyatwho, Ruben Teasyatwho,
and Melissa participated in the annual marathon in
Albuquerque.
Submitted by Josh Ray
*Vaccinations are provided on a first come, first served basis and offered until clinic supplies run out.
No appointment necessary.
Adults 18 and Older
Farmington Chamber
Health and Wellness Fair
Animas Valley Mall
•
9:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 20
4601 East Main Street, Farmington
Bloomfield Senior Center
9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, October 23
American Home Plaza –
Drive Thru Clinic
9:00 a.m.
Saturday, October 27
Aztec Civic/Senior Center
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 1
Lower Valley Senior Center
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 8
San Juan Health Partners
Medical Office Building
6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13
HHPC at San Juan College
9:00 a.m.
Thursday, November 15
124 West Ash Avenue, Bloomfield
1001 West Broadway, Farmington
101 South Park Avenue, Aztec
17 CR 6668, Fruitland
407 South Schwartz, Farmington
4601 College Blvd, Farmington
801 West Maple Street • Farmington, New Mexico 87401
505.609.2000
www.sanjuanregional.com
Naomi Teasyatwho placed 2nd in her age
group and Ruben Teasyatwho placed 3rd in his
age group in the 5k run.
For more info, check out www.dukecitymarathon.com.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
Bloomfield Reads
Bloomfield Public Library will be hosting a discussion
for the book, Grandmother Spider by James D. Doss, on
November 8, 2012 at 5:30pm. If you haven’t read the
book yet and wish to participate the book can be
checked out at the front desk. Please come and join in
on the fun!!!
Call the library at 505-632-8315 for more information
regarding the discussion group.
Harley’s Humor
This blonde decides one day that she is sick and tired
of all these blonde jokes and how all blondes are perceived as stupid. So, she decides to show her husband
that blondes really are smart.
While her husband is off at work, she decides that she
is going to paint a couple of rooms in the house. The
next day, right after her husband leaves for work, she
gets down to the task at hand.
Her husband arrives home at 5:30 and smells the distinctive smell of paint. He walks into the living room
and finds his wife lying on the floor in a pool of sweat.
He notices that she is wearing a heavy parka and a
leather jacket at the same time. He goes over and asks
her if she is OK. She replies yes. He asks what she is
doing and she replies that she wanted to prove to him
that not all blonde women are dumb, and she wanted to
do it by painting in the house.
He then asks her why she has a parka over her leather
jacket. She replies that she was reading the directions
on the paint can and it said...
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McDaniel steps down
A long standing proponent of economic development
in San Juan County will step down in order to focus on
her roles as a county commissioner and family caretaker.
Margaret McDaniel, a key player in economic development for the entire San Juan community, will spend the
remainder of her time with Four Corners Economic
Development (4CED) wrapping up loose ends and getting things ready for the next chapter of the organization.
“I feel good about the assistance SJEDS provided to
local companies and prospects looking to relocate in our
community,” said McDaniel, “but now it is time to step
away and focus on other obligations.”
McDaniel will remain with 4CED through Nov. 2,
2012, but will continue to be available for assistance as
the organization progresses toward hiring a CEO and
implementing 4CED’s new structure and goals. Over the
past two years, economic development in San Juan
County has undergone a wide-reaching refocus that has
taken the efforts of the past 20 years, the combined
effort from local businesses, and solid research to develop a new direction for San Juan County’s economic
future.
McDaniel has been Executive Director of San Juan
Economic Development Service since 1989. Through
her leadership, SJEDS focused on diversifying the economy of San Juan County through connecting local businesses to resources. This focus has left an indelible legacy spanning more than two decades. Her impressive
accomplishments include the creation of the EDGE
Awards, which spotlight and recognize businesses that
exhibit Economic Development, Growth and Excellence
in San Juan County. Also, her economic development
marketing efforts have received critical acclaim and
numerous awards at the state level for overall planning
and creative content. Margaret has also provided leadership in various capacities with statewide economic
development organizations such as the New Mexico
Rural Alliance and the NM IDEA professional economic
development organization and statewide initiatives related to economic development in New Mexico.
“Margaret has created a solid foundation for economic
development in San Juan County and it is only because
of her perseverance that we are able to take the next
steps into a new era for the San Juan community,” said
Sally Burbridge, Chairman of Four Corners Economic
Development, Inc. “While Margaret will be missed in
the daily efforts of our organization, it is comforting to
know she won’t be far away and that we can call on her
years of expertise.”
OOLALA!!... 10th Annual
Art Sale and Studio Tour
on Crouch Mesa
Chuck Salisbury is on the left and I am on the right. He
was barely 17 and I was age 15. Our brother George
joined the Air Force at age 16 and kid-brother Bob (now
deceased) is also honored as an underage veteran.
Youngest Warriors
Reading the Aztec TALON today I enjoyed the article
about Floyd Hazen. We have known Floyd and his family for many years and while I was once told that he had
joined the U.S. Army at age 16, it did not surprise me.
Floyd is one of many who joined the military at an early
age. From time to time someone will mention that a
family member enlisted and served in our Armed Forces
under the age of 17 and there is an organization which
honors them. It is “Veterans of Underage Military
Service.” Because members of this group are WW II and
Korean War Veterans with a few Vietnam Veterans as
members who were able to become “Government
Certified Liars,” many of our group are dying year to
year. If you know anyone who enlisted under the age of
17 in any military service including National Guard we
continue to recruit them into this ever shrinking organization. They can go online to read about the organization and pull down an application or call toll-free 1-888653-8867 for additional information
Bruce L Salisbury, © 25 October 2012
CELEBRATE ART! at the 10th Annual Art Sale and
Studio Tour on Crouch Mesa in Farmington on
Saturday, November 3, from 11AM to 5PM, and
Sunday, November 4, from noon to 4 PM.
- many ARTISTS to meet - Janet McHaley Burns,
Dwight Lawing, Robin Compton, Sue Johnson, and
Michael Billie @ 1400 Williams Drive (studio of Janet
McHaley Burns), Liz Stannard, Doug McNealy, Sandy
Martin, Karen Ellsbury, and Catherine Kemp @ 236 RD
3950 (studio of Liz Stannard), and...Sarah Teofanov,
Don Ellis, Pip Howard, Janet Grenawalt, and Lydia
Velose @ 30 RD 3773 (studio of Sarah Teofanov).
- lots of ART on display and for sale - paintings,
prints, encaustic, box art, fiber art, mixed media, jewelry, cards, metal, ceramics, beaded mixed media, mosaic
and more...
- other treasures in store - In Burns' studio, Michael
Billie will be demonstrating his unique encaustic process
on both days of the tour. In Stannard's studio enjoy live
guitar with George Rowe on Saturday and Justin Brown
on Sunday. VISIT ALL 3 STUDIOS FOR A CHANCE
TO WIN FINE ART!
- also...in the tradition of previous years, non-perishable food items for Echo Food Bank are accepted at all
studio locations.
Pick up a studio tour map at Andrea Kristina's (218 W.
Main in Farmington), the Art Gallery in the Henderson
Fine Arts Center at SJC, or the Farmington Museum
(3041 E. Main)...or...email [email protected].
Bloomfield Senior Citizens’ Center Happenings
Lunch is served Monday124 West Ash, Bloomfield • 505-632-8351
Friday, Noon-1:00pm.
Holiday Cookie Sale! The Bloomfield Senior Center’s Annual Cookie Sale will begin
All meals are tasty,
on November 13, 2012 and will run through December 20, 2012. Cookies will be baked
on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. These cookies will be available to the public
healthy, and diabetic
and are a great idea for holiday potlucks or as gifts for the holidays. You may stop by or
friendly.
call the Senior Center to order or pick up your cookies - 632-8351, 124 West Ash,
Bloomfield (next to the Bloomfield Library). This is a fund raiser for the Bloomfield Senior Citizens Center.
Flavors will include: Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Biscochitos, Gingersnap, Coconut Macaroons, Peanut Butter
Chocolate Chip, and Oatmeal Raisin Prices for Cookies: $4.00/Dozen $7.00/2 Dozen
BINGO! Every Friday (except the last Friday of the month) from 12:45-1:30pm.
Monthly Movie is held the last Friday of the month at 1:00pm. Free popcorn is provided!
New hotel coming to Aztec
By Katee McClure
For years now the City of Aztec has been trying to
entice a chain hotel to locate in Aztec. It seems their
dogged determination has finally paid off.
At the City Commission meeting on October 23,
2012, Commissioner Clover, Mayor Pro-Tem Crowley
and Mayor Burbridge voted for a Project Participation
Agreement with Presidential Hospitality, LLC,.
Originally at the beginning of summer talks of an
industrial bond were on the table but that deal did not
come to fruition. In that deal it was described exactly
how much the infrastructure would cost the city, (i.e.
electrical, sewer, street landscaping), and how fast they
expected to recoup those costs and what would happen
in the event of the hotel’s failure.
The new agreement was not included in the commissioner’s packet by Tuesday night’s meeting and it also
was not available online. This was due to the fact that all
the papers going back and between Aztec City lawyer,
Larry Thrower and the lawyers representing Presidential
Hospitality, LLC were not finalized until late Monday
before commission on Tuesday.
It was difficult for the commissioners as they had to
try to read the final documents during the commission
meeting. Mayor Burbridge expressed her concerns about
the late arrival of the agreement and that she hadn’t had
the time to go over said agreement.
Thrower assured the commissioners that it was the
same amount that had previously been agreed to months
earlier but that some of the particulars had changed in
name. Thrower also motioned to the table behind the
commissioners where he indicated “voluminous” paperwork was located in regards to the final agreement.
Eventually all three commissioners present voted yeah
to the agreement.
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
There’s moose in them there hills Recreation with Ryno
Mooses? Meese? Moose? Regardless of the
proper word to describe a plurality of moose,
a plurality of this creature now exists just
north of our border. And no, I’m not describing an expansion of our beloved Vanilla
Moose - which unfortunately for this ice
cream junky is closed for the winter - into the
Durango area (although I have no doubt
Durango residents would love Vanilla Moose
and all its offerings as much as the community
of Aztec does). Rather, I am describing the
actual species, alces alces, or moose.
The first moose that were transplanted in
Colorado, twelve to be exact, were planted in
1979 near Walden in the North Park region
(far northern Colorado). As of last year, this
initial population of twelve has ballooned to
nearly 1,700 mooses, or meese, or moose,
depending upon your preferred pronunciation.
What do moose have to do with the northern
New Mexico and southern Colorado region?
Well, they are starting to call our mountains
home. In 1991, portions of the North Park
population were transferred to the Creede area
Saturday,
in the upper Rio Grande drainage. Then in
6:00 pm
November 17th.
2008, the Colorado Department of Wildlife transplanted
additional moose just south of the Gunnison area in the
La Garita wilderness (only this moose population coming from Utah as opposed to other parts of Colorado).
Of course, all that separates the moose of Creede from
the areas of southern Colorado is an enormous wilder• Buy Organic—Certified organic products cannot
ness area otherwise known as the Weminuche.
intentionally include any GMO ingredients
Sightings of moose in southern Colorado, however,
• Look for "Non-GMO Project" verified seals
have
been reported. In fact, this past summer yours truly
• Avoid at-risk ingredients including soybeans, canola,
encountered
two separate moose in two separate parts of
cottonseed, corn, and sugar from sugarbeets
the San Juan Mountains. The first sighting occurred near
• Buy products listed in the “Shopping Guide” the trail-head for Spud Lake (see the September 1, 2012
download at www.nongmoshoppingguide.com.
TALON for more information on Spud Lake). My famiThe Non-GMO Shopping Guide is a cooperative
ly and I (which means there are witnesses to corroborate
effort of The Institute for Responsible Technology &
my story) sat and watched a young bull moose for
The Non-GMO Project.
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minutes as he lazily fed and
starred back across the
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My second run-in with this
magnificent creature occurred
this past September along the
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witnesses to affirm my account, this second encounter
involved a full grown cow moose. I was running along
the single track trail when I came across two ladies on
horseback looking somewhat dumbfounded as to what
they were seeing. I glanced up the trail and, sure
enough, the mature cow moose, almost black in color,
was feeding not far off the trail.
For the record, I am not some confused Texan mistakenly associating an elk with a moose, as I am a native of
Aztec (which may or may not increase my credibility,
depending upon who you talk to) who has seen plenty of
elk. Besides, coming across a moose is akin to a good
book or unconditional love, there simply is no mistaking
it.
For someone who enjoys encountering a variety of
wildlife while out enjoying God’s creation, the presence
of moose in the San Juans is an exciting prospect. The
next time you find yourself enjoying all the San Juan
Mountains have to offer, keep an eye out for those
newly established creatures which we call moose. Or
mooses. Or meese.
Soli Deo Gloria.
Readers may contact Ryan via email at
[email protected] with questions or comments concerning a particular column, or with suggestions for a
future column.
Villainy in the Valley or the San Juan Scoundrel
Return to the days when life wasn’t so peaceful around these parts when Bottom of
the Barrel Productions proudly produces “Villainy in the Valley or the San Juan
Scoundrel” an original melodrama by local playwright Judy Castleberry.
“Villainy in the Valley or the San Juan Scoundrel” is set against the backdrop of the
fiercely contested 1890 election for San Juan County’s seat
of government which pitted factions from Aztec,
Anyone named
Farmington, Junction City, and Largo against each other to
“Bob” will be
determine the future of the newly formed county. Mixing
fact and fiction, the play focuses on the feud between the
admitted free on
“Aztec boys” and the new settlers in Junction City casting
November 15 with
Patience Stonebarger, a farmer’s daughter, and Worth
Winfield, an Aztec cowboy, in the roles of star-crossed
a paying guest
lovers ala Romeo and Juliet. Throw in an evil villain named
Lester Lawless who lusts after the county’s riches as well
as sweet Patience’s virtue and the scene is set for melodrama!
“Villainy in the Valley” is the first production of the newly formed Bottom of the
Barrel Productions (BoB). BoB chose to support this production as part of its mission to
encourage local actors and playwrights and be an educational resource for theater. The
play is sponsored by Comcast. San Juan College and the City of Farmington have also
provided support. This is also an official New Mexico Centennial Event.
“Villainy in the Valley” has a large cast of experienced actors from all over San Juan
County. Some of the characters include Deion Hayes as Lester Lawless, Kortney
Anthony as Patience Stonebarger, and Charles Dobey as Worth Winfield. Other actors
are: Joel Irvin, Leigh Irvin, Mandolynn Browning, Faith Chavers, Craig Brown, Jim
Fentimen, George Chota, La Teigra Cahill, Tim Bagley, and Jennifer Peffer. The
Runaround Girls are Alice Irvin, Ashleigh Black, Kylie Miller, and Rodi Slagle.
“This is a terrific cast and I am thrilled to be working with them. I am also very
excited that Hoyle Osborne is helping us with music,” says Judy Castleberry, playwright
and director. “We hope to have lots of audience participation. Boos for the villain and
cheers for the hero are welcome and encouraged. Bring your children as the play is fun
for all ages.”
Performances are November 15 and 17 at 7:30 and November 18 at 2:30 at the
San Juan College Little Theater. The play will also be performed on November
16 at 7:30 at the Aztec Civic Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students
and seniors. Anyone named “Bob” will be admitted free on November 15 with a paying
guest. For further information call 215-0696 or 486-9043.
Elaine Frink Art Exhibit comes to SJ College
Elaine Frink’s Art Exhibit, With the Click of a Brush Stroke, will be on display at the
Humanities Balcony Gallery from November 1 to December 7. An opening reception
will be held Thursday, November 1 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Humanities Balcony Gallery.
Frink has been working with digital painting for many years and her pieces are sure to
amaze. Constantly wondering, “What would happen if … ,” Elaine’s curiosity and creativity blend in her pictures that are created on the computer.
For more information about Frink’s exhibit or the opening reception, call 566-3464.
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Aztec Angels
by Marie Merrick
“They tell us we shouldn’t get attached . . . but I get
attached. When we lose them, it gets pretty rough. I
used to play dominoes with three very special seniors,”
our Aztec Angel tells us. “I really enjoyed that. I really
miss them.”
As a van “ volunteer driver/ assistant,” this Angel
leaves the Center early, goes out into the community to
pick up those seniors who are unable to drive themselves and returns with them to the Center just in time to
leave again at ten each weekday to help deliver Meals
on Wheels.
There was a time when the Meals on Wheels vans left
at nine. Angel hurried to finish her deliveries so she
could be back by noon to help serve meals to seniors in
the dining room. Only then did this good-deed doer sit
down to her own lunch. But with either schedule, Angel
has to make haste. One o’clock comes around quickly
and it’s time to take those seniors, collected early in the
morning, back to their homes.
Then, for her, it is back to the Center to pick up anyone needing a ride to an in-town pharmacy, doctor’s
office, bank, etc., and later returned to their homes.
Angel says “In general, I try to help people that need
help.” It must be so, for as one woman tells it,
“Anything you need, she’ll do for you. I was gone for a
week one time and she took care of my cats for me.”
One wet, rainy day, a senior, three weeks new to Aztec
and unfamiliar with the area, requested a ride to the
court house. Angel dropped her off and advised her to
2012 Christmas
Devotional
I, with you, have witnessed during the past few days
and weeks what has become over the years the annual
commercialization of Christmas. I am saddened to see
Christmas becoming less and less about Christ and more
and more about marketing and sales, parties and presents.
And yet, Christmas is what we make of it. Despite all
the distractions, we can see to it that Christ is at the center of our celebration. If we have not already done so,
we can establish Christmas traditions for ourselves and
for our families which will help us capture and keep the
spirit of Christmas.
For almost as long as I can remember, I have had a
particular tradition at Christmastime. My family knows
that just before Christmas I will read again my
Christmas treasury of books and ponder the wondrous
words of the authors. First will be the Gospel of Luke—
even the Christmas story. This will be followed by a
reading of A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens and,
lastly, rereading The Mansion, by Henry Van Dyke.
I always must wipe my eyes when reading these
inspired writings. They touch my inner soul and bring to
me the Spirit of our Savior….
The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of
generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture
window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s
busy life and become more interested in people than in
things.
The spirit of Christmas is something I hope all of us
would have within our hearts and within our lives, not
only at this particular season but also throughout the
years.
A wise Christian once urged, “Let us not spend
Christmas … but let us keep Christmas in our hearts and
in our lives.”
This is my plea tonight, because when we keep the
spirit of Christmas, we keep the Spirit of Christ, for the
Christmas spirit is the Christ Spirit. It will block out all
the distractions around us which can diminish Christmas
and swallow up its true meaning.
There is no better time than now, this very Christmas
season, for all of us to rededicate ourselves to the principles taught by Jesus Christ.
Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example
to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we
will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each
day of the year. It is His example which, if followed,
stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and
concern for others.
Because He came, there is meaning to our mortal
existence.
Because He came, we know how to reach out to those
in trouble or distress, wherever they may be.
Because He came, death has lost its sting, the grave
its victory. We will live again because He came.
Because He came and paid for our sins, we have the
opportunity to gain eternal life.
Because He came, we are gathered tonight to worship
Him, in bonds of brotherhood and love.
May His precious Spirit be with us, and may He ever
be the center of our celebrations and indeed of our very
lives, I pray in His holy name, amen.
President Thomas S. Monson
call the Center when she was ready to return. Back at
the office, Angel helped answer the phones for a short
period while finishing her reports for the day. Right at
quitting time, Angel realized the court house lady had
not called. After discovering the phones had stopped
working, she rushed back to the court house, rescued the
lady who had been nervously waiting and got her home
safe, sound and dry.
Angel has helped out with bake sales, dances, once-amonth birthday celebrations, set-ups and tear-downs for
various senior events, assisted with sales at the Program
Planners’ tables, etc. Both this December and last
December, Joan has been on the Aztec Christmas Arts
and Crafts Fair committee and has been hard at work as
the lead person in the advertising and promotion of this
show and two others in between.
Angel will often drive her own vehicle to help others.
One such friend and co-volunteer says, “She’s a rock.
She’s there when anybody needs her.”
Another of Angel’s closest friends needed help taking
care of her father for the last few months of his life.
Angel stayed at their house while the friend, a regular
employee for Meals on Wheels, kept her job. During
those long months, Angel refused to accept any money
from the family except for gas money.
This month’s Aztec Angel is Joan Shelby, a “rock” to
some and a friend to many.
Cali (left) and Saige
KMS students earn PADI
scuba certification
KMS 8th graders; Cali Truby and Saige Dils earned
their PADI Open Water Scuba diver certification on
October 13th at Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
The girls joined students from the San Juan College
scuba class taught by Jesse Kuzma from Trinity Diving
located here in Aztec.
The class involves academic study, training in the pool
at the Farmington Aquatic Center, and culminates with 4
required open water dives. Cali and Saige successfully
completed their open water dives under the instruction
of Bob Heath, a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor
from Trinity Diving.
If you are interested in learning more about scuba diving and the underwater world stop by the dive shop at
123 South Main Avenue, call 505-608-4022 or visit the
website at www.trinitydiving.com
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OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
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A Celebration of Jesus Christ
THROUGH AN INSPIRING ARRAY OF NATIVITY DISPLAYS FROM AROUND THE
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SO MANY YEARS AGO. COME ENJOY THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON WITH
FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN CELEBRATING THE BIRTH, LIFE AND MISSION
OF
JESUS CHRIST.
November 28, 29 & 30
December 1
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government
shall be upon his shoulder and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counselor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
– Isaiah 9: 6
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Koogler Middle School Digital Photography class
We all have photographs we treasure… family, friends, pets, the places we have traveled and the things we have
seen. We frame them, place them in albums, and carry them with us daily. They become a chronicle of our lives to
be passed down through the generations so that our children can see those who have come before them. We tell stories of past times and share images with each other. Images that reflect times of great joy and also sometimes great
sorrow, all of which tell the story of who we are or who we were. We also capture images of the beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. These pictures are an example of moments in time recorded by my students, they see that
which many people don’t take time to stop and notice. Imagine books, magazines, newspapers, and the evening news
all without photographs…
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by John & Jan Rees
November through February is a peak time in our
region and other parts of New Mexico to observe wintering Bald Eagles. They occupy river corridor and lake
habitats as well as some dryland areas. Because the
eagles are fairly common during this time and because
suitable habitat is widespread, observation and identification opportunities abound.
People who walk Farmington and Aztec’s riverside
paths often see Bald Eagles perched in big cottonwood,
flying along the Animas River, or circling overhead. We
regularly find at least one Bald Eagle at Aztec’s
Riverside Park during Christmas Count. Road trips
along the river valleys usually provide several sightings.
One of our favorite eagle routes follows the county
roads on Red Mesa (east of the La Plata River and a few
miles south of Hesperus) during these months. Eagles
are common sights along New Mexico’s Ruins Road
and La Posta Road in Colorado. A cottonwood perch by
the Animas River, one used by eagles for many years, is
visible from Highway 550 shortly above the state border
on the way to Durango. A good observation spot is
Zink’s Pond south of Durango and east of the Animas
River where a pair of Bald Eagles rest in the tall cottonwood in a nearby pasture, sometimes on the bulky stick
nest. (Their nesting efforts have been unsuccessful in
recent years for unknown reasons.) Observers park
beside the road above the pond. The two adults occasionally make their high-pitched calls as they interact in
the tree. Their low swoops across the pond put wintering ducks to flight, but we have never seen a capture.
Navajo Lake Sate Park’s Pumphouse and Simon Point
Day Use Areas on the San Juan downriver from Navajo
Lake are places where you can get out and experience
the natural setting occupied by the eagles. Along the
northeastern end of Navajo Reservoir, we enjoyed closeups from the visitor center in Colorado’s Navajo Sate
Park where eagles perched in trees bordered by pavement on one side and the lake on the other. Scattered
individuals are found between Ignacio and the lake.
Another good site is Pastorius State Wildlife Area
southeast of Durango where fish and waterfowl draw
the birds until the lake freezes over. Prairie dogs in the
pastures on the mesa south of the
wildlife area have likely been meals for
Aztec City Warrants
Here is a list of warrants issued between 09-16-12 to 10-15-12 by the
Aztec Municipal Court. If your name appears on the list, please contact the
court at: (505) 334-7640 to clear up the warrant.
NAME
LAST KNOWN ADDRESS
D/M of B
Adair, Michille
2609 Ridecrest Dr Farmington, NM 87401 5-Dec
Aguilar, Rebecca
728 Safebrush Aztec, NM 87410
9-Oct
Andrews, Chad
205 S Church St Aztec, NM 87410
9-Apr
Beasley, Jacob
539 Road 2900 Aztec, NM 87410
12-Nov
Black, Tyler, C
10 Road 3544 Flora Vista, NM 87415
30-Mar
Boulch, Jeffrey, Michael 525 N 1st St #53 Bloomfield, NM 87413 12-Apr
Cantwell, Cameron, M 705 French Dr Aztec, NM 87410
1-Aug
Champany, Amanda 5042 Chimayo Ct Farmington, NM 87402 18-Oct
Collins, Elijah
2703 Foy St Farmington, NM 87402
15-Mar
Cordova, Carlos, E
23 Road 3181 Aztec, NM 87410
4-Jul
Cork, Anastachia,
2325 Glade Rd Farmington, NM 87401
25-Apr
Crawford, April
27 Road 3546 Flora Vista, NM 87415
26-Sep
Davis, Richard, T
33 Road 3535 Flora Vista, NM 87415
1-Feb
Douglass, Daniel
911 W Apache Farmington, NM 87401
27-Sep
Durham, Sherri
205 Fahrion St Bloomfield, NM 87413
12-Aug
Farnell, Dewayne
1111 James Cir Aztec, NM 87410
29-Jun
Garica, Jesse, C
8 Road 3067 Aztec, NM 87410
8-Dec
Garrett, Demetrius
2 Road 3191 Aztec, NM 87410
1-Nov
Garrison, Joanna. L 3703 Highland View Dr Farmington, NM
7-Oct
Garza-Fisher, Josh
400 N Light Plant Rd #81 Aztec, NM 87410 5-Mar
Gonzalez, Gabriel
3580 Cliffside Dr Farmington, NM 87401 6-Mar
Gordon, Misty, M
316 Gila Road Aztec, NM 87410
2-Jul
Grant, Jeffrey, S
48 Road 2892 Aztec, NM 87410
5-Feb
Green, Dakota, T
75 Road 2635 Aztec, NM 87410
7-Jan
Harr, Jacob, T
11 Road 5235 Farmington, NM 87401
11-Mar
Holmes, Savannah, A 4710 Yarrow Trail Farmington, NM 87401 19-Apr
Hood, Montadelle
401 Dillon Aztec, NM 87410
10-Aug
Hutchison, Dana
33 Road 3084 Aztec, NM 87410
8-Dec
Jacques, Desideria, V 26 Road 5068 Bloomfield, NM 87413
8-Jul
Jones, Andrew
1208 Camina Vega Farmington, NM 87401 15-Mar
Killen, Derreck, R
28 Road 3103 Aztec, NM 87410
30-Jul
Knowlton, Amanda, F 541 Road 2900 Aztec, NM 87410
13-Sep
Knowlton, Christopher, J 10 Road 2799 Aztec, NM 87410
10-Oct
Lloyd, Stephanie, L 135 Road 4049 Navajo Dam, NM 87419 13-Feb
Manygoats, Lori, A
702 Natani Ave Farmington, NM 87401
6-Apr
Mitchell, Tonan, H
317 Robinson Ave Aztec, NM 87410
21-Mar
Montgomery, Sadie M PO Box 1235 Aztec, NM 87410
10-Aug
Napie, Esther
821 Road 7425 Bloomfield, NM 87413
12-May
Phillips, Ricky
5524 Alder St Farmington, NM 87401
26-May
Rhodes, Keitel, H
1037 Road 2900 Aztec, NM 87410
15-May
Rodarte, Seth, E
02 Ruins Rd #20 Aztec, NM 87410
4-Jun
Ross, Thomas, M
33 CR 3522 Flora Vista,, NM 87415
9-Sep
Stephens, Dane, K
94 Road 2575 Aztec, NM 87410
11-Mar
Stout, Rita, K
309 Andrew Dr Aztec, NM 87410
3-Jun
Valdez, Angelique
PO Box 562 Aztec, NM 87410
27-Sep
Waldscmidt, Kellie
PO Box 2616 Bloomfield, NM 87413
5-Feb
White, Chance, K
2702 Zia Ct Farmington, NM 87401
19-Dec
Yellowhair, Matthew English Rd Apt F Farmington, NM 87401 20-Oct
If you clear up your warrant(s) from this ad you will receive $20
OFF the BENCH WARRANT FEE! You must tell us you got the
information from TALON in order to take advantage of this offer!
both Bald and Golden Eagles.
It was here where a mixed
group of Bald and Golden
Eagles had an aerial squabble
over what might have been a
prairie dog, with the giant
birds flying low over the field, one dropping the prey,
and another picking it up. Unforgettable!
Wintering Bald Eagles at New Mexico’s Bosque del
Apache National Wildlife Refuge find an abundance of
ducks and geese, some of which become easy prey
because they are injured or sick. Art Arenholtz in a
Friends of the Bosque article reports eagle numbers are
highest in January. One popular eagle viewing area is
the Flight Deck near the tour loop entrance where eagles
perch on the few snags standing in the shallow water
impoundment above large congregations of waterfowl
and Sandhill Cranes. One of Bosque’s volunteer naturalists regaled us with the tale of an eagle devouring a
Green-winged Teal on one of the snags, thrilling visiting
boys and causing horror among their mothers.
Places such as the Bosque or Vallecito Lake that draw
numerous eagles increase the numbers of aggressive
encounters. David A. Buehler in Birds of North America
Online says aggression is a result of competition for
food, especially during winter, or when there is rivalry
over a perch or night roost. Although one bird may drive
another off, physical contact is generally avoided, and
instead birds accomplish the same thing by simply moving their heads, raising their wings, and vocalizing.
Frequently, threatened birds retreat.
Separating adult Balds from adult Golden Eagles in
the field is typically not a problem if the view of the
birds is good, but identifying subadults may be more
challenging. Arenholtz’s article at www.friendsofthebosque.org/articles/Identifying_the_Sub-Adult_B.pdf has
excellent summaries of the plumage characteristics of
different ages of Bald Eagles. The fifth year bird is the
unmistakable adult with snowy white head and tail. The
head of the fourth year bird is a “dingy” white, sometimes with a dark Osprey-like eyeline. Third and second
year birds have white mottling and white wing pits
(which also distinguish first year Bald juveniles). Dark
juveniles can be confused with adult Golden Eagles but
lack the gold nape of the Goldens.
Watching our national bird, the Bald Eagle, is a great
way to spend some outdoor time now!
2012 U.S. National Christmas Tree traveling
through Durango on November 9th
by Tanny Hoke
The theme of the design is “From One National Treasure to Another,” pointing to Mack’s 112 year
legacy. The truck features Mack the Bulldog hauling a massive tree through the snow, with large
mountains in the background. The Smart way – certified Pinnacle Axle Back model sleeper is
equipped with a trailer donated by Hale Trailer Brake and Wheel of Allentown, PA. The trailer will be
fitted with a custom-built cradle to support the tree branches. NACS- the National Association of
Convenience Stores has donated the fuel and coffee to transport the US National Christmas Tree.
Ben Nighthorse Campbell was recently invited by the Mack Truck Corporation and Colorado
Outdoors to repeat something he was honored to do in 2000. That was to deliver the National
Christmas Tree to Washington D.C. from the White River National Forest in Colorado. Ben visited
the Mack factory in early October to test drive the 2012 custom Mack truck, and to check out the
expandable trailer he will be pulling with the Christmas tree on it. The truck is a beautiful rig. The
total length of the truck and trailer is over a 100 feet long. The whole trip will be in the company of
30 State Patrol, Forest Service officials and escort vehicles.
In early November, the 2012 US capitol Christmas tree will be harvested on the Blanco Ranger
District of the White River National Forest near Meeker, Colorado. The tree will then be wrapped and
transported on a custom-decorated Mack Pinnacle model truck driven by former U.S. Senator Ben
Nighthorse Campbell. The truck will transport the tree more than 3,000 miles over the course of 23
days and stop in over 30 towns and cities.
The tree is 60 feet or more tall and will be transported on an expandable trailer. Placed on its side,
it will rest in a custom made cradle that supports the branches, preventing damage and maintaining
the tree’s perfect shape. The base of the tree will be fitted with a rubber bladder filled with fresh
water nightly. The tree will absorb approximately 60 gallons of water each day throughout its journey
to Washington, D.C.
The Colorado portion alone will be over six high mountains passes, and 1,400 miles through 12
towns.
Each town along the trip will host their own celebration. The closest one in our area will be on
November 9th between 4p.m. and 7p.m. at 802 Main Avenue in Durango, Colorado. I hope our club
members can bring their children and grandchildren out to see the tree.
The only stop in New Mexico will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico on November 13, 2012.
Upon arrival in Washington D.C. the tree will be placed on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol and
decorated with more than 5,000 ornaments handmade by Colorado children depicting the tree’s theme
“Celebrating the Great Outdoors.” It will be lit up on Dec. 6, 2012 along with 56 smaller trees, one
from each state, five territories, and the District of Columbia. This is the 90th year for lighting the
Christmas trees at the White House.
Ben will publish a detailed account in a booklet form of the whole trip sometime this winter, but
seeing the tree is better than just reading about it.
You can follow the Christmas tree and track the route by visiting
www.CapitolChristmasTree2012.com or facebook.com CapitolChristmasTree2012.
Stay injury-free
The best way to have a great winter sports season is to stay injury-free. Stillwater Foundation will
host a 6-week Injury Prevention Training Class at their sports facility, The Turf, beginning November
5, 2012. These twice weekly classes will be taught by Tory Aggeler (MA, ATC, PES, PTA), and will
focus on functional flexibility, balance, coordination, speed and agility, stabilization, and core
strength. Classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm. The 6-week course is $100 or
$10 for each session for drop-ins. This course is intended for students age 12 and over and a yoga mat
is recommended. The Turf is located at 144 Bodo Drive, next to Durango Small Car. Register at
www.stillwaterfoundation.org or call Chris Jaworsky at 970-749-7117.
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Olympic National Park 2012
by cj spence, part 2 of 3
11-Sept-2012
We sat on the edge of the bed, windows open,
wrapped in blankets, sipping very good, hot, coffee,
enjoying the smells, sounds, and vastness of the Pacific
Ocean. The tide was coming in and a few hikers were
jogging between tidal pools. We had 2.5 days to explore
and discover the Olympic Peninsula. After our second
cup of coffee we had a game plan: Ruby Beach, Hoh
Rainforest, Forks, and 2nd Beach with dinner reservations at 7:30pm. It was going to be a full day. First, I
would take a quick hike to the beach while Lynne prepared herself for high-stepping in Olympic National
Park.
I did very little hiking. I ended up sitting on a stack of
Sea Stacks
Have shelves and
beach bones totally mesmerized by the rugged beauty of
cabinets
custom fit
est,
steep,
stair-steps
down
to
the
beach,
it’s
worth
it,
the Olympic Peninsula. Losing track of time I had to
totally
awesome!”
It’s
all
about
attitude.
Thirty
minutes
to
the
strangest
spaces.
hustle back to the lodge where Lynne was waiting with
later
we
were
at
the
beach,
and
Lynne’s
new
ankle
had
hot coffee and warm blueberry muffins. I was sizing up
performed brilliantly. After
a photo shoot of Lynne in
navigating the beach bones,
front of Kalaloch Lodge
not an easy task, we agreed,
when a couple stepped
Second Beach was worth the
out the door and volunhike. Not crowded and the
teered to take our photo,
rugged coast was stunning.
great timing. They were
Our thought, if you put
from up-state New York
Monument Valley on an ocean
on a six week tour of the
beach you would be looking at
Pacific Northwest. Today,
Second Beach. We were going
day-6, was their last day
to have to get in giddy-up
on the Olympic
mode to make our 7:30pm dinPeninsula. We told them
ner reservation. What a day!
we were from Aztec,
And, it wasn’t over.
New Mexico. They
Kalaloch Restaurant was
laughed; two of their
packed.
Our table had a
favorite places Aztec
panoramic view of the Pacific
Ruins and Salmon Ruins.
Ocean. Tonight we ordered the
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fish and chips with a crisp
Beach, it was a short hike
white
wine.
After
tasting
the
through the Coastal Forest
Big Western Red Cedar
warm Asiago bread, I didn’t need
to the beach. To our surprise
anything else for dinner.
we had to navigate over, around and through a maze of
Everyone
was
waiting
with anticipation for the sun to
drift logs, beach bones, to reach the water. The tide was
coming in therefore we were limited in exploring the sea drop behind the ocean, when it dropped, everyone
clapped. For our evening toast summing up our day on
stacks. We selected a pile of beach bones for sitting, and
the Olympic Peninsula, we used the second hiker
sat, taking in the salted air while watching the relentless
description of Second Beach “Totally Awesome!”
pounding of waves against the sea stacks. Somehow,
they endure becoming cragged, coastal landmarks of
stoic beauty. As the tide rolled-in, we needed to roll-out.
Next stop Hoh Rain Forest.
The 19-mile park road was winding, keeping the glacier fed Hoh River on our right. We were in a Forest of
Giants: Western Red Cedar, Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir,
Western Hemlock, these guys don’t take a back seat to
the Sequoias or Redwoods. Our first stop was the Great
Western Red Cedar, 150-feet tall, 761-inches in circumference!
We had the perfect day to visit a rain forest, big, blue,
sky and with no measurable precipitation in the last 40days; which is amazing when you consider they average
over 140-inches per year. After a stop at Hoh Visitor
Center we decided to hike the .75-mile Hall of Moses
Trail, which turned out to be a great choice. We expected triple canopy, limited sunlight and condense mist
Second Beach bones
falling, what we didn’t expect were Big Maples with a
super abundance of light, airy, delicate epiphytes. Ferns
waving like feathers from the forest floor and old decaying trees, called nursery logs, covered in moss and fungus, giving new life to an old forest. We were enchanted
by the Hoh Rain Forest.
Our next stop, the Hard Rain Café for a refuel break
before our next tour stop, Forks. I asked Lynne to give
me a quick history lesson on why Forks was on our
must stop list? I have to admit, I was clueless about
Stephanie Meyer’s book series, but after Lynne’s history
lesson and visiting with the young lady at the Forks
Visitor Center I’m kind-of-in the-know? There’s no
doubt the small town of Forks has been reenergized by
Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight book series. I’m glad I
didn’t know about the Twilight series in the Hoh Rain
Forest!
On the way to Second Beach we drove through the
Quileute Indian Village. There were many signs with
addresses for smoked salmon. Lynne chose 306 because
San Juan Regional Medical Center’s Radiology Department offers:
it was our first address in Aztec. Exiting the village I
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
Kelly Eaves Insurance Agency
recognizes local teachers
By Katee McClure
Stephanie Storhaug, music teacher at Park Avenue
Too often a communities most treasured assets are taken
for granted. In the entire United State of America nowhere is
that more prevalent than in the recognition of our teachers.
Kelly Eaves who owns the Farmers Insurance Agency in
Aztec and her staff decided to do something about it.
Starting in October of this year they are dedicated to
awarding one teacher from Park Avenue Elementary and one
from Lydia Rippey Elementary each month with an appreciation gift.
The teachers are selected randomly. Eventually says Eaves,
each and every teacher will be recognized.
For the October kick off two teachers were selected.
Teacher #1 is Ms. Stephanie Storhaug. She teaches music
at Park Avenue Elementary to 4th and 5th graders. This is her
first year of teaching. She loves the fact that the children are
now starting to compose their own music. She also loves
directing children’s theatre and is working on developing
that.
Teacher #2 is Ms. Jenna Spahlinger. She is a 2nd grade
teacher at Lydia Rippey. This is her first year of
teaching and has started a new program in her
classroom called 6 Traits of Writing. She said the
kids have had huge improvement in their writing
skills and she is so excited about it.
The teachers who are picked have no idea that
they have been selected until Kelly and her team
show up with their tokens of appreciation.
“This program,” says Kelly Eaves “was created
so that we can give back to our community and
recognize our dedicated, hard working teachers.”
Seeing the surprise and joy expressed by Jenna
Spahlinger and Stephanie Storhaug was even more
rewarding for Kelly who said, “It was one of the
best days of my job! - I wish I could do this every
day.”
Kelly would also like to thank Rubio’s and Aztec
Floral and Design for contributing to their program
in October.
Kelly Eaves Insurance Agency is currently located at 1308 W Aztec Blvd. in Aztec but will soon be
moving to their new location in the former Bank of
America building on the corner of Main and Aztec
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City Chatter
ADVISORY BOARD
City Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays, November
22nd and 23rd. All holiday closures can be found on the City calendar
located on the government website: www.aztecnm.gov
The City of Aztec Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board is seeking to fill two
(2) vacant board seats. Per municipal Code Section 2-355, one (1) seat
must be filled by a member who is an owner or operator of lodgings
subject to the occupancy tax and the other (1) seat must be filled by a
AZTEC PUBLIC LIBRARY
member who is an owner or operator of industries located within the
The library hours for the Thanksgiving holiday are as follows:
municipality that primarily provide services or products to tourists,
Open Wednesday November 21 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
subject to appointment by majority vote by the Governing Body of the
rd
Closed Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23 .
City of Aztec. The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board meets at Aztec City
The book drop is available at the back of the building for book returns. Hall every other month on the third Monday at 2:30 p.m.
VISITOR CENTER
The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board has the following duties:
The Aztec Visitor Center will be closed for business Thursday,
November 22nd through Saturday, November 24th. Please note the
Center is also closed on Sundays and Mondays through the winter.
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SENIOR – COMMUNITY CENTER
Don’t forget Yee Haw November 10th!
$8.00 adults $5.00 Seniors/children
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The Lodger’s Tax Advisory board shall advise the governing body
on expenditure of funds authorized under Section 27-417 of the
City Code for advertising, publicizing and promoting tourist
attractions and facilities in the municipality and surrounding area.
All Board members shall serve without compensation.
The Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board is strictly an advisory committee to
the City Commission. If you would like additional information on the
ANIMAL SHELTER
Lodger’s Tax Advisory Board, please consult the Aztec Municipal
Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Code, Chapter 2, Article 5, Division 6 (available on the City of Aztec
If you've ever come home to find that your otherwise well-behaved
dog has destroyed furniture, had "accidents" on the carpet, or has been website at www.aztecnm.gov). If you are interested in applying please
send a letter of interest to:
disturbing the neighbors with his loud howling, it's very likely that
City of Aztec
your dog is suffering from separation anxiety. Dogs are one of the
Attention: City Clerk
most social creatures on earth. They just love spending time with you,
201 W. Chaco
whether they're playing a game with you or just curling up next to you
Aztec, NM 87410
on the couch. So when it comes time for you to go to work or leave the
house for long periods of time, it can make your dog lonely or anxious.
CODE COMPLIANCE
There are a number of reasons why dogs suffer from separation
Illegal Dumping
anxiety:
Illegal Dumping is an ongoing problem for the City of Aztec and its
N Fear of abandonment—This is especially common with
residents. As we head into fall when many folks will be trimming back
rescued strays and dogs that have been adopted from
trees and cleaning out yard, and removing leaves, we want to remind
animal shelters.
everybody to dispose of all that yard waste properly. The many dirt
N A change in your dog's daily routine—This can include
roads and jeep trails that surround Aztec provide temping spots to drop
changes such as going from not working or working partoff a load of limbs or lawn clippings. However this is illegal dumping
time to a full-time job—or anything else that suddenly
and this is a crime, and may result in criminal prosecution. All trash,
keeps you away from the house for longer (or different)
waste, yard debris, leaves, grass trimmings, limbs, and other materials
periods of time.
must be properly disposed of at the landfill or via residential waste
N Moving to a new home or other change in environment.
containers.
5 ways to nip separation anxiety in the bud:
N Confine your dog. Try to keep him in an enclosed area,
such as a crate, when you're out. Dogs are den animals, so
they feel safer in their own small space. This will protect
both your dog and your belongings.
N Alter your habits. Do you have a set routine each day
before you leave the house? Perhaps you jingle your keys,
put your bag or briefcase near the door or kiss your spouse
and kids. Your dog picks up on these cues, and associates
them with your leaving. Try to mix up your normal routine
by doing your usual activities in a different order.
N Practice leaving. Plan short trips that allow your dog to
gradually adjust to being alone. If your dog seems
comfortable after half-hour departures, and exhibits no
anxious behavior, increase your time away.
N Go for a walk. Taking your dog for a long walk before you
leave will help make him too tired to misbehave after you
leave.
N Keep your dog busy. Before you leave, bury toys and hide
treats where he can find and "dig" them up. Keeping a TV
or radio on can also provide "company" for your pooch.
Try not to cure your dog's anxiety problem by giving him even more
attention; you'll only create a vicious cycle of neediness. Likewise,
never get angry when your dog acts clingy as you prepare to leave.
This can cause even more anxiety because your dog will associate
your absence and return with punishment. With some time and a lot of
patience, your dog will have a renewed sense of confidence and you
can be confident knowing that your dog is fine being home alone.
Information from Pedigree, passed on to you by the Aztec Animal
Shelter.
Dumping in the irrigation ditches is also both illegal and dangerous.
Now that the water has been turned off for the winter it is tempting to
place your leaves or other yard debris in the empty ditch. That is
prohibited. All waste must be disposed of properly to avoid a code
violation.
There has also been an increase in residents sweeping debris from their
property into the street. This is a big problem for our street sweeper.
Once again, all waste of debris from your property must be disposed of
properly in an approved trash receptacle. Failure to do so is a violation
of Section 14-63 of the Aztec City Code.
Illegal Dumpsites pose a serious health and safety risk. Improperly
disposed of trash can attract disease carrying animals. Leaves, weeds,
limbs, and other debris are the perfect fuel for a wildfire. If you see
someone dumping illegally or you see signs of illegally dumped
materials, please contact Matthew Clark in the Code Compliance
Office at City Hall or call 334-7697.
UTILITY BILLING OFFICE
Turn lights, computers, and other equipment off when they are
not in use. This is easy to do, once you think about it.
Computers often have an energy-saver
mode, but sometimes it is disabled. For
other energy-saving tips please visit our
website at www.aztecnm.gov to VIEW our
MONTHLY CALENDAR with daily
energy saving tips. Each month there is a
new calendar posted with helpful tips to
conserve electricity and water.
Stay informed through the following: Website: www.aztecnm.gov Twitter: CityOfAztec Facebook: www.facebook.com/aztecnewmexico
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
It’s All about Living!
By Deb Jacupke, Director of Marketing, Good Samaritan Society
- Four Corners Village
Good Sam has a NEW Dietary Director!
to improve their workplace and pro(The residents, staff and managevide better services. I am a resource
ment at the Village welcome Sheila to the Village to offer some new
and she introduces herself in her own
ideas and help those who already
words.)
work here to work together even
My name is Sheila Pedersen and I
better.
just moved here to start my new job at
Our customers at the Village vary
Good Samaritan Society - Four
widely in their needs. The
Corners Village. I was selected to
Cottonwood folks are independent
manage the food service department
and enjoy high food quality and
for the Village and make some
choices. The Atwood residents also
improvements to the food and service
enjoy high food quality and snacks
that is provided. My husband and I
of their choosing that are available
have been on a working vacation since
day and night. The Memory Care
we met on the Coast of
ladies want to be quietly served their
Oregon and have lived and
meals and if they need help with
worked in California,
Sheila Pedersen, new Dietary
something (like cutting the chicken
Washington, Idaho,
Director at Good Samaritan Society – off the bone), someone will be there
Wyoming, Montana,
Four Corners Village in Aztec.
to assist them without even having
Colorado and now New
to ask for help. The skilled nursing
Mexico.
patients keep busy in therapy most of the day and as a
I have two Bachelor’s degrees which gives
result need food and supplements that aid in their healme a solid background in Business
ing and restorative activities.
Management and Dietetics. We seek jobs in
Our dear elders are our treasure and we want to prorural areas with lots of fresh air and nooks and
vide them the comfort they deserve. It is a daily privicrannies to explore and we are excited to see
lege for every worker in the village to observe and prowhat Aztec has in store for us.
vide food and fluids that enhance their lives and make
My background is food service problem resmealtimes that are enjoyable.
olution and focuses on getting the staff trained
With my new set of eyes in the Village I learn as
to new methods of customer service as well as
much as I offer and I look forward to getting to know all
quality improvement. At some facilities I am
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Financial Peace University class
Mariel and Shannon Lynch will be leading a
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will be a free preview on January 10, 2013 at
6pm at Aztec United Methodist Church. The
classes are 1.5 hours and will be on the following nine Thursdays also at 6pm (from January
17th to March 14th).
To register, contact Mariel, Shannon or you can go to the website:
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From this website you can also purchase the materials for the class directly from Dave Ramsey for $89
plus $6 shipping. If you choose, you can also register for the class and wait on purchasing the materials
by selecting the box that says "I already have membership materials."
For more information contact Shannon (402-3226) or Mariel (402-8389) or e-mail
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A Night of Excitement By Randy Collins
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On Thursday Sept. 20th "MANGOSTEEN MADNESS" hit Farmington, New
Mexico with a bang as the Co-Founder
and CEO of the global, billion dollar company Xango came to Farmington to share
the story of Xango and why the concept of
human touch marketing is so successful.
Joe Morton shared the message that it is
"safe to dream again" to a standing room
only crowd, at the Farmington Civic
Center.
Joe listened to the stories of others and
shared his own in front of an energized
and engaged crowd. The evening started
with mine and Lisa’s story of how Xango
and Favao changed our lives over 6 years
ago. This was followed by Mr. Vern
Andrews sharing his life changing journey
and showing a video by a local young
man Mr. Bill Adney and how his path to
serve a mission was pretty much not going to happen due to his health condition, particularly caused by his weight. After being introduced to the Favao weight management program, Bill said it changed his life and now his dream to serve the world
through mission work is moving towards reality. After Vern finished, a good number
of local people stood up and held up cards that showed how much weight and/or
inches they had lost by managing the Favao program!
We concluded the evening with a short video that Lisa created of the wax museum
while we were in Las Vegas, NV at the Xango convention. The crowd was either
dancing or clapping as we closed out a magnificent event with a large number of
friends and truly good people that chose to come out and see what all the buzz is
about!
Lisa and I want to say thank you to all that came out, and to all of our tremendous
team members that spent tireless hours giving of their time to make this event the
huge success that it was! We appreciate all of you: Wendy Foust Green, Debbie
Kelso, Charles and Sarah Hughes, Ray and Peggy Martinez, Charlene Valdez, Annette
and Abey Abend, Leonard and Laura Tillman, Jeremy Collins, Mary Kay Cornwall,
Vern and Laura Andrews, Tosha Coddington, Kayla DeHerrera, Paul McPherson
(Shutterfreak), Cassidy Compton (who made a fabulous Mangosteen cake for Lisa’s
birthday), Christopher Collins, Roger and Robin Collins, Bill Adney, Jason Greenleaf,
Tiffany Sipe, Donna Hughes, Celeste Luther, James and Sherry Magee, Melissa
Nicholson, Ryan and Melissa Taft, Sugar Singleton.
For more info call Randy @ 505-486-0258, Lisa @ 505-486-5508, or go to
www.dreambuilders.mymangosteen.com.
THE AZTEC LOCAL NEWS
PAGE 21
Obituaries
Goodman
Henry Calvin Goodman, 93, of Aztec, died Oct. 10,
2012, in Bloomfield. He was born Sept. 3, 1919, in
Milburn, Okla., to Calvin Henry and Lillie Mae (Helms)
Goodman.
Henry was a long time butcher of 40 years, then security guard for McGee Park of San Juan County. He
loved horses, fishing, family and friends. Henry served
his country in WWII.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Lee
Goodman; his parents; brother, Ray Goodman and his
sister, Johnnie Kellison.
He is survived by his son, Bill (Bonnie) Goodman;
Almola (Sonny) Maynard and his grandchildren, Delbert
Goodman, Steve Goodman and Jennifer Street.
A grave side service was held Oct. 15, in Greenlawn
Cemetery, Farmington, officiated by Rev. Kathleen
Potter. Arrangements by Alternative Choice,
Farmington.
Hughes
Jenne Kay Hughes of Bernalillo, NM, and formerly of
Aztec, NM, passed away on Thursday October 18, 2012.
She was born on July 29, 1933 in Rifle, Colorado to
Clara Belle (Raley) and Kay Hughes. She grew up in
Colorado in Rifle and Piceance Creek with brothers
Boyd and Torrance and sisters Colleen, Nancy Lucky
and Grace Wynn.
Following high school Jenne Kay enlisted for a short
time in the US Navy. She then married John Dornberger
and had three children; Cindy, John and Lisa. The marriage ended and she later married Lex Burke and had her
fourth child Annie Kay.
She embraced motherhood with a passion. She nurtured her children with love and kindness, teaching each
one the skills and joy of life. Her children helped her
realize she had more to do. She enrolled at Colorado
Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, CO and later
graduated Magna Cum Laude in History from Fort
Lewis College in Durango, CO, followed by a Master’s
Degree in Special Education from Adams State College
in Alamosa CO. She taught special education in
Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield school districts in
New Mexico, working hard to make a difference and
enrich the lives of the beloved, but often challenging
children in her classroom. She took to heart Mother
Teresa’s quote "We can do no great things, only small
things with great love."
Motherhood and teaching were not her only passions.
Gardening was second nature to her, and as a Master
Gardener she shared her knowledge of herbs and home
remedies with local organizations. She was a longtime
member of the Aztec Desert Planters Garden Club. Her
passion for books led her to become a founding member
and scribe for an Aztec book club named TARTS
(Tuesday Afternoon Reading and Thinking Society).
They said thank goodness we do not meet on Friday!
Although her favorite author was Ursula Le Guin, she
lived by Ralph Waldo Emerson’s words “to leave the
world a bit better.”
After retiring from teaching, Jenne Kay volunteered
with several organizations. She particularly loved to
teach reading to adults through the Project Read program. She hosted an exchange student Kim from
Denmark, and after a successful battle with breast cancer
helped newly diagnosed women cope.
She seized every opportunity to have fun, take trips,
tell stories, read poetry and share her wisdom with her
precious grandchildren Sarah, Miranda, Paul, Tiffany,
Courtney, Naomi and Rachel. Then she was able to start
those things again with great grandchildren Alaura,
Violet, Eldon, Mason, Soren, Davin, Caeson, Cada,
Tilden and Theresa Rose.
Jenne Kay will be missed by all the family and friends
whose lives she touched, and especially by her husband
of 29 years Stephen Thomas.
Celebrations of her life was held October 26 at the
Bernalillo United Methodist Church in Bernalillo, NM
and on October 27 at the Aztec United Methodist
Church in Aztec.
The family suggests memorial donations in Jenne
Kay’s name support either the Bernalillo Children’s
Christmas Present mission fund payable to “Bernalillo
United Methodist Church” 136 W. Calle Don Andres,
Bernalillo, NM 87004, or to the “Childhaven
Foundation” 807 West Apache Street, Farmington, NM
87401 (505) 325-5358 www.childhavennm.org or of
course donations to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services,
Rio Rancho, NM.
Keenom
2013 Harley Raffle Kicks Off
We are kicking off our 14th Annual Harley Raffle
this Thursday (11/1/12) at 10:00 a.m.
See the beautiful 2013 Harleys we will be giving away
on our website www.aztecbg-club.com This year’s lineup
includes a Super Glide Custom, a Seventy-Two, a
Heritage Softail Classic, a Softail Deluxe, a Road King,
a Street Glide and a 110th Anniversary 1200 Custom- all
are beautiful new 2013 Harley-Davidson motorcycles
purchased from our good friends over at Four Corners
Harley-Davidson in Farmington. Our friends at FCHD
have generously given us $500 gift cards to give away
with each bike!
Make sure you are one of the first 1,000 to purchase
your tickets and get in on the Early Bird Drawing to win
the 2013 Super Glide Custom. In the past, tickets have
sold EXTREMELY FAST for the Early Bird Drawing
(in less than 48 hours) so get yours early.
As in our previous raffles we will be giving away a
total of SEVEN 2013 Harleys and will attempt to sell a
total of 3500 tickets, but the raffle drawing will be held
on March 9, 2013 regardless of how many tickets sold!!
Where else will you find odds like this? You could
actually win 4 bikes with one ticket since we will also
be giving away a bike after 2,000 tickets are sold and
again after 3,000 are sold and all of the tickets go back
into each drawing, including the winning tickets!
Tickets are $100 each or 3 for $250 and are available
at our website at: www.aztecbg-club.com.
If you need assistance purchasing your tickets on-line
or have a question call 800-461-1238, Monday-Friday
10:00 am- 6:00 pm, or leave a message and we will
return your call during those hours.
Elizabeth "Jody" Jo Griffin Keenom, 58, of Aztec,
died on Oct. 9, 2012, in Aztec. She was born Aug. 16,
1954, in Durango, CO, to Walter L. and Flora Joyce
(Gaston) Griffin.
She was our beloved mother, wife and most important,
Granny.
Jody was born and raised in Aztec. She
touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was the mother of three and JoA Remembrance of
mama to many.
Jody loved and lived for her husband of
Anne Michelle “Chelly” Savidge
39 years. She loved nothing more than
Daughter of Robert W. and Krystine A. Savidge
being with her children and grandbabies.
Died July, 1993
Summer was her favorite season
because it was warm and she could be at
On a hill above Durango, where the deer come out to play,
the lake on her houseboat or out "troopin" And the chipmunks and the squirrels frolic ‘mongst the stones of gray;
watching the sunrise.
It is peaceful on that hill overlooking that fair town,
Jody loved her music and dancing. To
Tho the river and the narrow gauge and the traffic make some sound,
know her was to love her.
But the sighing mountain breezes through the pine trees on that rise
She will be greatly missed and never
Tend to mute those other sounds so tranquility may survive.
forgotten.
On the north edge of the graveyard, where oak brush meets the grass,
She was preceded in death by her parAnother gray stone marks the site of a life gone - way too fast;
ents; brother, Bo Griffin and her sister,
It is a nice place to visit, and if you’ll only look a bit,
Barbara (Griffin) Wright.
Jody is survived by her husband, Donnie You can probably find her grave stone—it’s got her name on it.
Along with her picture—one of those ceramic deals so clever-Keenom; son, Bud (Samantha) Keenom;
The same as on the space shuttle, made to last forever!
daughters, Sonya Keenom and Angela
(Steven) Chapman; sisters, Kay Likes, Sue And if you happen it to find, a scripture message it will send:
Coberly, Beckie McClain and Tina Giles
“No greater love than this: to give one’s life for a friend.”
and four grandchildren, Logan, Deegan
and Olivia Keenom and Hallie Chapman.
She was almost 20 when she drowned that day in Morgan Lake,
A memorial service was held Oct. 18, at She was on a picnic there with friends for goodness sake;
Bethel Baptist Church, Aztec, with Bob
They all worked at a mission church, “Many Waters” was its name,
Schlauger officiating. Arrangements by
Their goal to help the near-lost souls with alcohol to blame.
Cope Memorial Chapel, in Aztec.
A Navajo family at the lake was enjoying the beach;
The stepdad, drunk, decided it was time his kids to teach
To submit an obituary for a person in the Aztec, Bloomfield, Flora Vista, Cedar Hill area, email to
The fine art of swimming, which he forgot he could not do,
[email protected], mail to POB 275, Aztec, or drop in dropbox at Zip & Ship in Aztec. There is no cost.
But he felt great and powerful with beers—more than a few.
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And fell into the deeper lake at the end of the sand bar;
He panicked and let go the kids, to save his hide he crawled,
He did not look back or try to help, while on shore mothers bawled;
As destiny would have it, ‘Chelly (my heroic daughter’s name),
Was walking on the beach nearby when the tragedy to her came;
She hesitated not a bit, and ran swiftly to the site;
She swam out to a little boy and kept him in the fight;
The little girl was not so lucky, ‘Chelly’s friend did swim her out,
Tried to hand her to the stepdad, but he wouldn’t help—the lout!
So she died there on the sandbar, in the shallow water part,
But my precious daughter ‘Chelly saved the boy’s life—gave her heart;
But she paid for that so dearly during all the stress and strife;
And they found her floating face down—she had given her own life!
At ‘Chelly’s funeral later her friends did come to cry,
And a little Navajo woman also came to say goodbye.
She came up to my wife and told her tearfully and slow,
“your daughter saved my son’s life—she is a saint you know.”
Now I, her father, must reflect that hero though she be,
I have oft pondered on this thing and think so sorrowfly,
Did this young lad for which my daughter sacrificed so dear,
Turn out to be a gift to man—or a guzzler of beer?
‘tis not my place to know God’s mind, or heart or soul, I’m sure;
But I must strive to find a peace and keep my thoughts more pure!
And so I find myself sometimes, traveling far away,
To that hill above Durango where the deer come out to play.
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home. Carl@ 333-2443.
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NOVEMBER 1 - 17, NEW MEXICO: 100 YEARS OF ART.
Featuring over sixty works in a variety of media this exhibit
showcases the work of New Mexico artists over the past
century. The exhibition tells the on-going story of these
artists, explains why they chose to live and work in New
Mexico. This exhibit is organized by the Las Cruces
Museum of Art at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park
Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St. 505-599-1174
NOVEMBER 1 –9, FINE ART INVITATIONAL - DWIGHT
LAWING. This show will be in the San Juan College
Henderson Fine Art Gallery. 505-566-3464
NOVEMBER 2- 4, "A STREET CAR NAMED DESIRE" - A
THEATER ENSEMBLE ARTS PRODUCTIONS. Theater
Ensemble Arts kicks of the season with “A Street Car
Named Desire” at the San Juan College Little Theatre.
Performances at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on
Sunday, November 4. Tickets can be purchased at the box
office, $10/adults and $8/seniors and students. 326-2839
NOVEMBER 3, CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRS. Two great
locations, one great time! The Bonnie Dallas Senior Center,
109 E. La Plata St., and the Farmington Recreation Center,
1101 Fairgrounds Rd., from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Beautiful
handmade gifts, homemade baked goods, antiques, amazing jewelry and original art will be available for purchase.
NOVEMBER 17, TURKEY TROT & GOBBLE WOBBLE.
This event features a 5K Turkey Trot and a 2 Mile Gobble
Wobble Walk at 9 a.m. in Historic Downtown Farmington.
Registration deadline is November 15th. This family friendly
event will include activities such as children’s carnival,
games, face painting, a kids gobble contest, music and
more. Participate in a Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble costume contest! Enter individually or as a group. 599-1184
NOVEMBER 23 - 24, 28th ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP
BULLRIDING EXTROADINAIRE. This annual bull riding
spectacular is at McGee Park Memorial Coliseum, between
Farmington and Bloomfield on Hwy. 64, behind SunRay Park
& Casino. 505-287-9534 or www.casperbacarodeo.com
NOVEMBER 28 - DECEMBER 1, FESTIVAL OF TREES.
Four days of holiday entertainment at the Farmington Civic
Center, presented by Presbyterian Medical Services. Enjoy
special events like the Teddy Bear Tea, Fashions at the
Festival Luncheon, Coffee Break with the Trees and Family
Night amidst an indoor forest of artfully decorated Christmas
trees! Come for a family outing, to get decorating ideas, to
support PMS or to purchase one of the decorated trees.
Tree raffle on December 3rd, pre-purchase November 30th.
Advance ticket purchase recommended. 505-330-8467
NOVEMBER 29, FARMINGTON CHRISTMAS PARADE.
This annual lighted Christmas parade starts at 5:45 p.m.
Parade route runs through Historic Downtown Farmington
along Main Street. For parade applications and theme, call
the Farmington Chamber of Commerce. 505-325-0279
NOVEMBER 30, RIVERGLO. Luminarias light up the
river’s bank and the evening sky. Celebrate the holiday season with a stroll along the river’s edge with carolers and bell
choirs as well as hot chocolate and food at Berg Park from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. 505-326-7602 or 1-800-448-1240
See more events: www.farmingtonnm.org/pages/events.html
Things happen, events are cancelled, etc., be sure to confirm
date, time & place of events you plan to attend.
Could GM alfalfa take down entire
Canadian organic farming industry?
by Jonathan Benson, staff writer
(NaturalNews.com) Organic farmers throughout the
Canadian province of Ontario are counting the days until
they officially lose their organic certifications as a result of
potential commercial plantings of genetically-modified
(GM) alfalfa. Like in the U.S., government officials in
Canada recently approved plantings of GM alfalfa, even
though the crop is wholly unnecessary, and will forever
taint the integrity of non-GM and organic varieties of alfalfa, as well as other crops.
As reported by Global Toronto, an upcoming meeting
between conventional farmers and seed growers in Canada
is set to iron out the details for how GM alfalfa will be
implemented into the food supply commercially. And in the
process, many organic farmers who rely on clean, non-GM
alfalfa are having their valid concerns ignored by both the
factory farming industry and government officials more
interested in satisfying demands of Monsanto than protecting the integrity of alfalfa.
"The consensus among food scientists is that once it's out
there, it inevitably will contaminate the entire seed supply,"
says Ted Zettel from the Canadian Organic Federation about
GM alfalfa. "What that means is that we won't be able to
grow the quality of feed for our cattle that we need to grow
in order to meet the standard that's been established worldwide for organic food."
As we reported on previously, natural alfalfa already
grows quite well without the need for herbicides or pesticides, which makes Monsanto's chemical-resistant GM variety completely pointless. Alfalfa is also a highly volatile
plant because it is a perennial, which makes the likelihood
of widespread contamination with GM traits from the GM
variety much more than just a possibility - it is an absolute
given in the long term. (Read entire article at www.naturalnews.com.)
R CLUBS & MEETINGS
Northstar Water Users Association, 334-9375
Board meeting 3rd Thursday, 1:00 pm, 511 Aztec Blvd. NE
Priscilla A. Shannon
Attorney at Law
Divorce, Child Custody
Grandparents Rights
Guardianships, Probate and Wills
• 333-2055 •
105 East Chaco • Aztec
A new, free support group in Bloomfield for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease and other
dementia will facilitate practical education and the sharing of experiences and resources. Sponsored by the
Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter, the
group will meet the third Monday of every month
from 7-8 p.m. at the Bloomfield Community Center.
Alzheimer’s Association caregiver support groups aim
to deliver informational and emotional support to a population which is under chronic emotional duress. More
than 60 percent of family caregivers for people with
Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia rate their emotional stress from care giving as high or very high, and
about 33 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers report symptoms of depression. FMI, contact the
Alzheimer’s Assoc., NM Chapter at 505-326-3680,
[email protected] or visit www.alz.org/newmexico.
An estimated 38,000 New Mexicans with Alzheimer’s
disease receive unpaid care from approximately 100,000
friends and family members.
Flora Vista Mutual Domestic Water Association
will have its regular monthly Board of Directors
Meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 5:30 pm. 334-6045
Visit us at our website: www.floravistawater.com
9-12 Project/Tea party
The 9-12 Project/Tea Party lunch meeting at Los
Hermanitos East will be a 11:30 on Friday, 2 November.
Any and all persons welcome.
The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots next General
Meeting will be November 13, 7 p.m., at the Totah
Theater in downtown Farmington. The principal speaker
will be Tom Mullins with election results observations
and information about the United Nations threatening on
our freedoms and seeking to tax Americans. Senator
Udall has declined our invitation to attend.
The Compassionate Friends
Tres Rios chapter of The Compassionate Friends
meets on the second Monday of every month,
November 12th, at the PMS Hospice building, 608
Riley, across from Farmington Municipal offices at
6:30-8, refreshments served. Call Ginny 860-9381 or
Tracey 516-9325 for outreach support or information.
San Juan Newcomers Club
San Juan Newcomers Club "Morning Out for Coffee"
will be Wednesday, 10 am on Nov. 14th at Rubio's
Restaurant, 116 Main, Aztec.
San Juan Newcomers Club luncheon will be
Wednesday, Nov. 28th @ 11:30 am at K-Bob's
Restaurant, 2800 East Main, Farmington.
For info call Mona 327-2743.
Aztec Lion’s Club
Meets every 1st and 3rd Monday each month at 219 S.
Park Ave., Aztec. Please donate your used eyeglasses.
AZTEC ANIMAL SHELTER
825 E. SABENA • AZTEC, NM 87410
505-334-6819
Noon - 4:00 pm - Seven days a week
CUUPS: Covenant of Unitarian Aphasia
Support
Universalist Pagans
Meetings are the 2nd and 4th
Thursdays at the UU Church, Bowman
Hall building, 419 San Juan Drive in
Durango. 6:30 - 8:30 pm. For more
info: [email protected] or
(970) 385-9597
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7pm, 300 S. Ash St. Aztec, NM 87410 334-1414
Lower Animas Community Ditch meetings
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Tuesday of each month, 4:30 PM at the Chipman's
Accounting Office Board Room. To be placed on the Agenda
please contact Earnest Smith 505-215-2907 one week prior to
the meeting date.
Navajo Dam Water Users Association
Board meetings on the 2nd Tuesday, #4 CR 42670 at 6 pm.
All members welcome. Janie, 632-2386.
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Meets the first & third Monday of each month at the Lions
Hall, 219 S. Park Ave. at 7 pm. We want your used eyeglasses.
AL-ANON United Methodist Church, 123 E. Chaco, Aztec
• Thursdays, 7 pm.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings, Aztec Group
Held at First United Methodist Church, 123 E. Chaco, Aztec
(enter Educational bldg. on Church St.) FMI, 327-0731
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6:15 am, Attitude Adjustment
Tuesday at noon • Tuesday, 7 pm, open 12X12
Friday, 7 pm, open, candlelight
Saturday, 7 pm, open, big book
Sunday, 7 pm, open discussion
The San Juan Masonic Lodge #25
2nd & 4th Tues., 7:30 pm, Lodge bldg., 1020 N. Aztec Blvd.
Aztec Kiwanis Club
Meets every Thursday morning at 7:00am at Aztec
Restaurant. FMI contact Debbie Klein at 330-4631.
San Juan Soil and Water Conservation District
Board Meetings 1st Tuesday, 6:00 pm, at the Walsh
Engineering office, 7415 E. Main, Farmington. 334-3090 x108.
Four Corners Blue Star Mothers
Monthly meetings of the Blue Star Mothers are held for all
family or friends of active military members. Sharing and packaging meetings are held the 1st Monday at 7 P.M., at the
Farmington Civic Center and the business meeting is held the
3rd Tuesday at 7 P.M. at Mesa View Middle School, 4451
Wildflower Dr., Farmington. FMI or to donate items for care
boxes, contact Judye Leczel at [email protected] or
505-716-1480.
Better Breathers Meeting, 334-1811
Come to Better Breathers on November 5th for George’s
review. Whether you’re old or whether you’re new, you’ll find
something just for you. FMI, call Anne Cottrell, president,
334-1811.
American Legion Post 93
Meets 2nd Saturday each month at 10:30 a.m., Farmington
Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington. FMI, call Donna, 632-3403.
Aztec Volunteer Fire Dept.
Meets every Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Aztec Fire
Station, 200 N. Ash Street, Aztec. Volunteers Needed!
Narcotics Anonymous Meetings
For current information on local NA meetings, call the hotline
(505-324-1807) or online www.riograndena.org.
Four Corners Women's Cancer Support Group
THE FOUR CORNERS WOMEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP will meet Saturday, Nov. 3 at 10 AM at
the Umbach Cancer Center at 731 W. Animas. All
women who have, or had, cancer are invited to attend.
No dues,no officers, just an opportunity for friendly discussion with others in a similar situation. Info: Nellie
Sandoval at 326-5143 or Gail Williams at 334-3060.
Breast Cancer Support Group:
Meets the second Wednesday of each month at noon
in the San Juan Regional Cancer Center (731 W.
Animas). Call 609.6089 for more info.
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group:
Meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 11:00
a.m. to noon at the San Juan Health Partners
Neurosciences conference room (407 South Schwartz
Avenue, Suite 202). FMI, Theresa at 609.6575.
Stroke Support Group:
Meets the second Saturday of the month from 10:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the San Juan Regional
Rehabilitation Hospital Conference Room (525 South
Schwartz). Call 334.1647 for more information.
Dialysis Support Group:
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:00 p.m. in the
Meditation Room on the 2nd Floor at San Juan Regional
Medical Center (801 West Maple St.). Dialysis patients
and their family members are welcome to attend. For
more information, call 609.6059.
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!
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NOVEMBER 1 - 15 • 2012
Belly Dancing a La Aztec
by Marie Merrick
Beginning in the late 1990s, belly dancing submerged
into the mainstream with fitness videos and DVDs,
which have been credited with opening a new market of
belly dance fitness classes throughout the US and
abroad. More and more, women are turning to belly
dancing.
One woman’s reason for participating in this class is,
“I’m sixty, that’s why I do this flexibility thing,” while
another person may say, “I’m doing it for fun and for
good health and a new change.” And still another might
say, “It is unbelievably good exercise for your back and
mood, a good reason for women to get together in a
non-judgmental atmosphere.”
“Belly dancing is a very forgiving dance. You don’t
have to be a certain body type or age or size. Every
move will look different on every woman because we
are all built different,” Instructress Tausha Ludington
enthusiastically informs us. “It promotes
good breathing, develops good posture,
builds self-esteem, helps prevent osteoporosis, provides great fitness and flexibility, fosters right brained creativity and is just a
whole lot of fun.”
One shy newcomer to the class was hesitant to join in the photo taking, but the ladies
unanimously insisted she join in as they
made room for her around the stage steps.
She says, “This was my first class but I had
a great time. This is a very welcoming, kind
group of women. I plan on coming back. I
just came down to see what was going on, to
check it out. I wasn’t expecting costumes
and picture taking.”
Katrina Hadley agrees. “We have a great
group! The ladies are so sweet and empowering. This class is so fun and educational.”
Belly dancing was believed to have originated as birthing rituals that assisted women
to prepare for child birth. Many of the moves serve as a
positive purpose during deliveries: Shimmies ease the
back pain; belly rolls help move the baby through the
birth canal; big hip rolls help with the natural contracting of the pelvic bones; and gravity is always nature’s
best assistant with delivery. For centuries, birthing rituals were practiced throughout pregnancy. Mothers taught
their daughters and they, in turn, taught their daughters.
One belly dancing mom is starting her daughters off
right by faithfully bringing them with her to every class.
Twelve-year-old Laurel Paschall tells us, “I’m trying to
gain balance and it’s super fun,” while her five-year-old
sister, Nyah, says, “I like it because it’s fun and I like to
dress up.”
In further expressing their individuality, personality
and creativeness, most of these dancers design and sew
their own costumes which are nothing short of extraordinary and all are dramatically beautiful. As one woman
says, “I like dressing up. I enjoy the company of intelligent, non-judgmental, happy women. I need to keep
myself flexible and strong. It’s excellent exercise, without being boring. Where else in Farmington or Aztec can
you get in costume and dance every week?”
All these colorful costumes and undulating gyrations
would have been in sharp contrast to the American societal woman of the Victorian era where roses and genteel
floor length dresses were the accepted mode of the day.
Belly dancing was introduced in 1893 to the American
public at the Chicago World’s Fair. Many were shocked
by the exotic attired performers. Even so, the dances
were beautiful and graceful and soon spread like wildfire throughout the western world.
Tausha has always loved the dance and has been doing
it for sixteen years. She began in 1996 while attending
college in Durango. She is grateful for the experience
The Paschall family have fun togerther as they practice
arm and upper torso movements. Photo by Marie
Merrick
Tausha Ludington demonatrates graceful arm dance
poses to her students. Photo by Marie Merrick
Colorful costumes and joyful faces abound in this fun
loving group of belly dancers.
Group photos courtesy of Lucy Gallegos.
that bellydance offered her during her pregnancy with
her own two children and recommends belly dancing for
anyone pregnant or planning to be pregnant. She is not
trained or licensed for prenatal bellydance, but she suggests the information for that can be found online.
In teaching others how to belly dance, Tausha enjoys
seeing the transformation in women as they move from
shyness to confidence, form new friendships and develop their own free style of dancing. One of her students
agrees, “It’s a great exercise and brings a bunch of really
awesome women together to celebrate a timeless dance
of womanhood.” It is great to have the opportunity to
educate women about the real meaning of belly dance,
which is often misrepresented and misunderstood.
Traditionally and today, bellydance is a great way to get
in touch with inner power, beauty, spirituality. And of
course, it is always a pleasure to watch!
The costumes, as well as the dance, are very unique
and allow women to show their strength and beauty in a
deeper way because this stems from the heart, from the
soul. It’s very spiritual and integrating of heart, mind
and spirit. Celeste Lujan and Rhonda have been attending for the past three years, “We really enjoy the dance,
the friends, the beauty and the balance.”
Belly dance is a low-impact exercise suitable for all
ages. It is good exercise for the prevention of osteoporosis in older people. Many of the moves involve isolations, which improves flexibility of the torso. Belly
dance moves are beneficial to the spine, as the full-body
undulation moves, lengthens (decompress), and strengthens the entire column of spinal and abdominal muscles
in a gentle way. (Wikipedia.)
One woman, unsure of her footing, occasionally joins
the class by performing all the arm and leg movements
while sitting safely in a chair. Tausha incorporates low
impact moves and warm ups for seniors during the first
half hour of class with more generalized instruction during the second half. Laura Ryan says, “I’ve been dancing all my life – from ballet to belly. I love the camaraderie of this wonderful group of people, and I love the
work-out my body gets!”
Jessie Huntington wanted to do something special for
her husband on his seventieth birthday. She learned to
belly dance and surprised him as well as many of their
friends by performing "The Dance of the Turban.”
Smiling, she recalls, “He was surprised, completely surprised.”
Belly dancing is an enjoyable avenue to keeping
healthy and for many it is easier than performing fast
paced aerobics. It is also a dance form that welcomes all
ages, shapes and sizes, allowing for each individual a
unique avenue of physical and spiritual expression!
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