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COLUMBUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE AUGUST 2021

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 NSF Grant Funds Study  Energy Sense  Book Chat  Making a Difference  Your Electric Co-op

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OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Charles Pinson, president, Central Valley Electric Co-op, Artesia; Tim Morrow, vice president, Springer Electric Co-op, Springer; Duane Frost, secretary-treasurer, Central NM Electric Co-op, Mountainair.

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Chris Martinez, Columbus Electric Co-op, Deming; Keith Gottlieb, Continental Divide Electric Co-op, Grants; Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Co-op, Clovis; Robert Caudle, Lea County Electric Co-op, Lovington; James Ortiz, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative; Thomas G. Rivas, Northern Río Arriba Electric Co-op, Chama; Preston Stone, Otero County Electric Co-op, Cloudcroft; Antonio Sanchez Jr., Roosevelt County Electric Co-op, Portales; George Biel, Sierra Electric Co-op, Elephant Butte; Donald L. Wolberg, Socorro Electric Co-op, Socorro; Travis Sullivan, Southwestern Electric Co-op, Clayton; Wayne Connell, Tri-State G&T Association, Westminster, Colorado; Charles G. Wagner, Western Farmers Electric Co-op, Oklahoma.

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view from enchantment I By Keven J. Groenewold, CEO New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Affordable Electricity Powers Quality of Life

In today’s world, you won’t find many items that cost less than $5. You can buy a gallon of milk, a gallon of gas or a latte from your favorite coffee house. But did you know an average day’s worth of electricity costs less than $5?

Even in our country’s shifting energy climate, electricity remains a good value.

In fact, electricity has about the same cost per day of any of the items listed above. And not all of those items are necessary for daily life.

In New Mexico, the average monthly residential electric bill—depending on your co-op—ranges from $65 to $120.

This is $2 to $4 a day for a service you use 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

What other services do we depend on so much that only costs us $2 to $4 a day.

We all should think about our daily necessities—electricity and gasoline, to name a couple—and think about the cost of the special treats we allow ourselves to buy on a weekly basis; maybe even on a daily basis for some. We don’t often question the cost of a flavored coffee drink, but it costs as much to buy that drink as it does to buy a day’s worth of power. And yet, we frequently get upset if our electricity rates rise.

It makes sense. We rely on electricity.

Electricity is a necessity and an expectation. We expect the lights to come on when we flip the switch, and we expect our power to stay on during the best and worst conditions. How else would we keep our food fresh, our homes cool in

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the summer or warm in the winter?

It is easy to cut a guilty pleasure from your spending routine here and there to save a few dollars—which many of us had to do through this pandemic. But we cannot simply cut electricity out of our budgets if times get tough or we decide to scale back our spending.

Perhaps that is why it is so upsetting to us when our rates increase, even if only in small increments. It is nearly impossible for us to think about what our lives would be like if we did not have electricity.

If at times it doesn’t seem electricity is affordable, remember that even as the demand for electricity grows, annual cost increases still remain low—especially when compared to other consumer goods, such as medical care, education, gasoline and, yes, even lattes. Electricity is still a great bargain.

I would be remiss if I did not give a big shout out to all of you members for staying current on your electric bills.

The Public Regulation Commission requires us to track arrearage numbers for 30 days, 60 days and 90 plus days.

We have filed these overdue amounts for members from November 2019 through June 2021. The total amount in November 2019 was $5.2 million. The amount reported in June 2021 was $5.7 million. This is a cumulative amount for all of our member co-ops, for all classes.

It never was less than $4 million, and never more than $7 million monthly.

Remember, your local electric cooperative is committed to making sure all of our members have safe, reliable, affordable electric service in their homes and communities. The next time you crave a latte, remember your electric bill, and think about what a great deal you are getting for your dollar!

Finally, thank you all for standing tall with your co-op throughout the past 18 months of pandemic times.

Greener pastures are ahead.

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August’s Evening Views

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ive planets in our solar system are bright and easily visible to the unaided eye. Quite frequently, all five are visible at some time or other during the course of a single night.

This August, however, is not among those times.

Only three of them—Venus, Jupiter and Saturn—are visible this month. The other two, Mercury and Mars, are very low in the dusk sky. In fact, they have a close conjunction with each other Thursday, August 19, but the two worlds are so close to the sun by that time that this event is essentially not observable.

Our neighboring world, Venus, continues the slow climb into our evening sky that began a few months ago. Throughout August, it sets around the end of dusk. During the next few months, Venus gradually climbs higher above our western horizon. By late this year, it will be a brilliant beacon in our western skies during the evening.

The nighttime skies during August belong to our solar system’s two largest worlds, Jupiter and Saturn. Both planets this month are at opposition, i.e., directly opposite the sun in the sky.

Saturn reaches the position on the 1st, and Jupiter on the 19th.

Throughout the month, both worlds will rise around sunset.

They will be highest above our southern horizon in the hours around midnight, and will set around sunrise.

NASA’s Juno spacecraft, which has been orbiting Jupiter and conducting scientific observations of the planet since 2016,

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completed its primary mission last month. Its mission has been extended through 2025, and this will include close flybys of some of Jupiter’s large moons. The first of these encounters, a flyby of Ganymede, was in June. Next up is a flyby of Europa in September 2022.

The annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak Wednesday evening/Thursday morning, August 11-12. Under good conditions in dark, rural sites, as many as 60 or more meteors per hour may be visible. Since the moon will be just a few days past its new phase, viewing conditions should be good.

Jupiter’s moon Ganymede—the largest planetary moon in the solar system—as imaged by NASA’s Juno mission during its flyby of that world June 7, 2021. IMAGE COURTESY NASA/JPLCALTECH/SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE/MALIN SPACE SCIENCE SYSTEMS; PROCESSING BY KEVIN M. GILL, LICENSED VIA CREATIVE COMMONS.

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Science Grant Funds Quasar Study

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ew Mexico State University graduate student Bryson Stemock is joining approximately 2,000 young scholars in the nation to be offered a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship—the country’s oldest fellowship that directly supports graduate students in various STEM fields.

The five-year fellowship will fund Bryson’s research as he pursues his doctorate in astronomy for three years with an annual stipend of $34,000 per year and an additional $12,000 a year for university tuition and fees, with two reserve years.

“Knowing my funding is taken care of now will let me focus on what I’m actually here to do, which is to perform exciting research and begin my career as an astronomer,” Bryson says.

His research engages innovative technology to learn more about the evolution of the universe using distant galaxies with active central black holes called quasars.

“By studying the light from a quasar, we can learn about gas clouds in between us and the quasar that we normally can’t see because they’re too dim,” Bryson says.

Analyzing the temperature or elements in just one or two gas clouds—or systems—can take up to a week for a trained professional.

Currently, there are about 3,500 systems to study, which could take nearly 70 years to completely analyze. As newer larger telescopes are built, keeping up with the data is nearly impossible.

“With these issues in mind, I’m using machine learning, which is a branch of artificial intelligence, to design neural networks that can analyze tens of thousands of systems in under an hour,” Bryson says. “While I’m very interested in what we can learn from these systems, my primary research is about increasing the rate at which we can learn about our universe from these systems. I have also worked with my friends and co-workers in the department to study these systems and to use the 3.5mm telescope at Apache Point Observatory on a fairly regular basis.”

Born and raised in a small town along the Ohio/Pennsylvania border, Bryson received his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physics/astronomy from Youngstown State University. After finding his passion for astronomy through his math and physics courses, Bryson applied to the NMSU astronomy graduate program and felt at home.

“After visiting the department, I really liked the people and the environment in the astronomy department here,” he says.

“Between that, the department’s close involvement with Apache Point Observatory, the wide breadth of topics studied in the department, and my particular interest in my current adviser, astronomy professor Chris Churchill’s area of research, I decided to accept my offer from NMSU.” “Bryson has a passionate drive and a tireless ‘get-in-there’ and ‘get-it-done’ attitude,” Chris says. “He is fearless in his research and totally unafraid to pioneer and exploit new technologies that

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Bryson Stemock is shown here in front of the Apache Point Observatory 3.5mm telescope, which he uses frequently for his research. Stemock received the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, which will provide three years of funding to pursue his doctorate. COURTESY PHOTO

promise to revolutionize how science itself is done.

“We are entering the era of Big Data in which 100 billion new observations will be made in the next decade. Humans cannot cope with this volume of data. AI is our only hope, and this is what Bryson plans to do: develop the AI that will open science to the next level.”

Bryson prepared for the rigorous and competitive fellowship application process last fall with the help of NMSU’s NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Workshop Series led by assistant of psychology professor Megan Papesh.

“Professor Papesh connected me with Stephen Goldinger from the Arizona State University Department of Psychology, who provided incredibly insightful feedback and a valuable point of view as a reviewer external to my field of research.” Bryson says.

“I am very grateful to Professor Goldinger, to Professor Papesh and everyone else who helped with the workshop.”

For nearly 70 years, the NSF has funded about 60,000 Graduate Research Fellowships for students out of more than 500,000 applications. Of the fellows, 42 are Nobel Prize-winning scientists and more than 450 are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

Bryson says he is thankful for the knowledge and skills he has gained during his time at NMSU, especially for the mentorship he has received from Chris.

“I have learned more from him in two years than I can really put into words,” he says. “Professor Churchill has been instrumental in helping me to build my career in a field I had never worked in before. I am excited to continue learning from him as well as the other faculty and graduate workers in the department.” enchantment.coop

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DIY or Call in the Professionals?

Q: When should I take on efficiency projects myself, and when should I hire a pro?

A: When it comes to home do-it-yourself projects, I recently asked myself, “Why hire someone to do a mediocre job when I can do a mediocre job myself?”

That may sound odd, but I hired a contractor to remodel my kitchen. Needless to say, I was not happy with the quality of the work.

Unfortunately, hiring a contractor based on positive online reviews and references doesn’t always guarantee quality work.

One reason to DIY instead of hiring a contractor is if you are convinced you can do a better job. Naturally, this depends on the scope of the project and how much you know about the work.

There are additional reasons to tackle a home-efficiency project yourself: • You are unable to find a contractor who is available and reasonably priced.

• You need the work completed in a tight timeframe or during odd hours.

• You are certain you can

save a lot of money.

• The job is one you may enjoy doing yourself.

On the flip side, there are several good reasons to hire a contractor: • Specialized equipment is required. For example, the best wall insulators use a fill tube, which results in a higher R-value. Some contractors use an infrared camera to review wall framing and air leaks.

• Specialized materials are needed. Attics need proper ventilation. Contractors may have easier access to buying attic insulation baffles or roof vents.

• There is a safety issue. I once moved insulation in our attic and accidentally stepped onto the sheetrock ceiling and fell through to my waist.

My legs were dangling in the air, and the room below was littered with broken sheetrock and insulation. I wasn’t hurt but could have been.

As I repaired the damage, I regretted the decision not to hire a contractor.

• Expertise is required beyond your capability, such as tuning a furnace or repairing holes in a sheetrock wall to match the wall around it.

• Tackling the project

This column was co-written by Pat Keegan and Brad Thiessen of Collaborative Efficiency. For more energy tips, go to collaborativeefficiency.com/energytips.

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Any handy homeowner can tackle sealing leaks and cracks where air can escape. PHOTO BY SCOTT VAN OSDOL

yourself will save little or no money. I discovered years ago some contractors can install insulation cheaper than I can buy it.

As you consider whether to do the job yourself, research the required tools and supplies.

There are amazing resources online.

When you search for information about how to insulate an attic or how to air seal a home, you will find fact sheets and video tutorials from contractors, home improvement shows, big-box suppliers and material manufacturers.

YouTube videos often show experts making the installation of anything seem simple. But

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book chat I By Michele Potter

www.michelepotter.com

Visit your local bookstores to buy books. Send your book for review to: Book Chat,  Don Gaspar Ave., Santa Fe, NM 5 The Little Woodhauler On Alaska’s Chilkoot Pass on Palm Sunday 1898, huge avalanches struck. Porters hauling loads for the gold miners died.

One is the Woodhauler’s father in this kids’ novel.

Now his 9-year-old son must haul even more wood in his little wagon to help his mother pay the rent.

Enter the villain—a slimy, rich landlord who carries a pink umbrella and lets the Irish immigrant widow understand that if she marries him, he’ll forgive her debt.

It’s hard not to like the Little Woodhauler—a sweet and scrappy boy who is loyal to his mom and to his best friend, a Native kid with whom he makes canoes and has adventures.

Spoiler alert: Things don’t always end well, but in this novel, they do. A nice, big, funny Norwegian immigrant shows up in the nick of time to save the day by marrying the Woodhauler’s mother.

Hallmark, yes. Feminist, nope.

By Ruth and Larry Bradford Illustrations by Debby Emel Edwards Brother Malloy Xlibris.com

This coffee tablesized photography book is provocative, beautiful, sad, sacred.

Mitakuye Oyasin means “All My Relatives” in English.

In the preface, Aaron Huey Ironshell (aka photographer Aaron Huey) writes, “We say Mitakuye Oyasin at the beginning and the end of our ceremonies. But we also may say it in the morning and in the evening—and in those times of hardship and times of happiness—or in our own minds.” Amen.

The opening two-page spread shows a night shot of a solitary man walking down a highway towards a car light; the sign along the road reads “Wounded Knee.”

Other photos include: Tepees, twisted metal, buffalo, trash, a shirtless teenager with a belt that says “Zack” rides shirtless toward trailer houses. A line of men hoists the sacred Sundance tree. A pink Styrofoam tray of listless macaroni is held against a kid’s orange Nike shirt. An androgynous young person on a small pony walks through the forest into the dappled light.

Kingdom of the Sun Set in southwestern New Mexico, Terry’s debut collection of short stories explores characters who are you and me—all of us nobodies and somebodies. No shortcuts will be taken along this road to nowhere in particular— no detail too small, no character who isn’t flawed and therefore deeply human.

In one story, a long-haul trucker picks up a truck-stop waitress and takes her to a local drive-in. Read to find out what should not have happened.

A la J.D. Salinger, “Midnight Pools” is about a high school boy jilted by his girlfriend. They meet, anyway, late at night at various pools-about-town where they float, skinny dip and, of course, get caught doing stuff. The kid jumps over a wall and thinks: “I went down into the dirt, stared at the moon and laughed so hard I thought it was going to kill me.”

I yearned for something wonderful to happen to these down-home folks. But Walt Disney is definitely not from Deming.

By Aaron Huey Radius Books Radiusbooks.org

By James Terry UNM Press unmpress.com

Mitakuye Oyasin

New Mexico: A History Here’s a useful, sturdy classic to anchor you in the vicissitudes of New Mexico’s historical currents. This steadfast trio of historians knows their business.

History may start with agreed-upon-fact but historians then spin them as stories. Who gets to tell, and where and when and how?

From prehistoric New Mexico to the rise of Chaco culture to Spaceport America, these stories are ours. My own personal favorites include: Cabeza de Vaca, a Black man who managed to walk from Florida, naked and starving, with a couple of companions. Then, there’s Reies Lopez Tijerina, a Texas-born Pentecostal minister whose rural-based movement apparently brought a unique twist to the civil rights movement. “Tierra o

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muerte” anyone?

In terms of “Santa Fe,” the authors quote B.B. Price who calls it “a victim of its own popularity.”

Then, there’s Farmington, which “grimly clings to its reputation as the Four Corners’ most prominent urban complex.” Authors remark “New Mexico’s unfettered growth and unwavering commitment to technological advancement since 1945 have exacted a toll on both the landscape and its people.” Who can argue?

Their stories foster perspective; they help us see that history is us.

By Joseph P. Sanchez, Robert L. Spude and Art Gomez University of Oklahoma Press oupress.com

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Making a Difference Animal rescues and sanctuaries in New Mexico help wildlife of all species

By Margaret Nava

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aying the people living in the Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative service area are passionate about endangered animals is an understatement. In fact, whenever an animal is sick, hurt or abused, someone in the area comes to the rescue.

The folks at Wildlife West Nature Park in Edgewood have been rescuing and caring for New Mexico’s injured, abused and endangered native wildlife for more than 26 years.

Founder and Executive Director Roger Alink and his 100% volunteer staff— including many members of the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps—spend countless hours caring for animals; building and maintaining habitats; and educating visitors about the cougars, wolves, coyotes, bears, elk, deer, javelinas, foxes and birds that call this 122-acre site home.

“Our animals are special,” Roger says.

“All were rescued from some trauma, typically due to human interaction. Now, these special creatures live here at the park in safety and comfort, but they can no longer be truly free. They will always

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need our help, support and love.”

The park is open year-round. It comes alive for family and school visits when it offers chuck wagon supper shows and in September when it releases white doves in honor of the victims of 9/11. The dove release is done simultaneously throughout the United States at the exact time the first plane hit the first tower.

At the New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin’ N Circles Ranch 9 miles north of Edgewood, on-site caretakers and volunteers practice the four Rs: rescuing, rehabilitating, retraining and rehoming neglected or abandoned horses, donkeys and mules, many with health or behavioral issues.

“The majority of horses that come to us have been seized by the Livestock Board due to abuse or severe neglect,” says Lauri Michael, vice president of the rescue.

“We also take in horses surrendered by individuals who can no longer care for their equine. Last year, we found loving homes for 33 horses and rescued 26. The more horses that get adopted, the more we can save.”

Founded in 2002, the rescue operates a thrift shop to help generate the more than $10,000 required to feed, house and provide medical attention to the 50 to 60

equines during their stay at the ranch.

In nearby Tijeras, two grassroots organizations—the Santuario de Karuna and the New Mexico Farm Sanctuary—are dedicated to rescuing and protecting farm animals of all shapes and sizes. Based on the principles of vegan living, the organizations promote compassionate living through education, conservancy and advocacy.

“Working with the animals here in sanctuary helps them to heal from their past and keeps our promise to make the rest of their lives the best of their lives,” says Santuario de Karuna co-founder Tamara Hubbard.

Two pigs in need of a home were the beginning of the New Mexico Farm Sanctuary, which was founded in 2019 by Julie Cerros and her husband, Gabriel. The sanctuary quickly grew to include several pigs, goats, dogs, cats and dozens of wild cottontail rabbits.

In Tijeras, dogs with special needs find loving hearts at Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue and Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico.

Cynthia Dares—who worked with Best Friends Animal Rescue New Orleans to help rescue thousands of animals left behind after Hurricane Katrina, and herself is a survivor of the hurricane—founded Sunflower Sanctuary in 2008 to provide a loving and safe home where elderly dogs, enchantment.coop enchantment.coop

ABOVE: Gabriel and Julie Cerros founded the New Mexico Farm Sanctuary. PHOTO COURTESY OF NMFS RIGHT: All of the animals at Wildlife West are rescues. PHOTO BY ROGER HOLDEN OPPOSITE PAGE: Lauri Michael and Hildago at Walkin’ N Circles. PHOTO COURTESY OF WALKIN’ N CIRCLES

miniature horses, donkeys and goats could live out the rest of their years.

“Our mission is to rescue, provide care for and adopt into loving homes New Mexico’s small companion dogs who find themselves living in shelters, unsuitable homes or navigating other difficult conditions,” says Barb Hoffman, a volunteer at Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico. “Since its inception in the mid-1990s, LDRNM has fulfilled its commitment to bring as many dogs as possible out of the shelters, away from danger and delivered safely into a network of caring foster homes where they are cared for and socialized before adoption into loving, permanent homes.”

Sunflower Sanctuary and Lap Dog Rescue are both nonprofit organizations entirely dependent on donations.

Although not directly involved in rescue, Talking Talons Youth Leadership in Cedar Crest supports animal sanctuaries and brings wildlife that is not releasable— particularly hawks and falcons—to indoor and outdoor venues to educate, engage and inspire tomorrow’s environmental leaders.

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organization connects youth with job and training opportunities that protect and restore America’s natural resources.

“Talking Talons Youth Leadership reaches over 3,000 youth and community members per year through its environmental, wildlife and leadership education programs,” Board President Genevieve Barrett says. “These programs help build a community that is better informed about what to do if they find an animal in need, and they help deepen our community’s knowledge of the positive actions to take to protect habitats and reduce hazards to our wild friends.”

According to the Humane Society of the United States, “The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg. Most cases are never reported. Unlike violent crimes against people, cases of animal abuse are not compiled by state or federal agencies, making it difficult to calculate just how common they are.”

People who work with animal rescue organizations often see things that disturb them. However, the alternative to animal rescue is a world full of suffering, abused, neglected or dangerous animals.

To make a difference and fight animal

How To Help

Wildlife West Nature Park. Visit, become a sponsor or volunteer. Find more information at wildlifewest.org.

Walkin N Circles. Shop at the thrift store, sponsor a horse, donate or volunteer. Call 505-286-0779 or visit wncr.org.

Santuario de Karuna. Online donations may be made at santuariodekaruna.org.

In-kind donations of building supplies and other useful items are welcome.

New Mexico Farm Sanctuary. Visit nmfarmsanctuary.org for information.

Sunflower Sanctuary Animal Rescue.

Learn about sponsoring a senior or donating at sunflowersanctuary.org.

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico. Adopt, foster, donate, sign up for Smith’s Inspiring Donations Program, Amazon Smile or create a birthday fundraiser on Facebook.

Information is at lapdogrescue.org.

Talking Talons. Lend your time, talent or financial support. See talkingtalons.org for training information and upcoming events. cruelty, consumers can avoid products tested on animals, change their diets, get politically involved, or volunteer at a shelter or sanctuary.

“Compassion is contagious,” says Tamara of Santuario de Karuna.

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Columbus Electric Cooperative

LIHEAP Protection Notice Protection from winter shut-off begins November 15, 2021.

General Manager Chris Martinez Address 900 N. Gold • P.O. Box 631 Deming, NM 88031 Telephone 575-546-8838 Toll-Free 800-950-2667 Emergency Outages 800-228-0579

To avoid potential disconnection of services, contact the human services department at 800283-4465, or the appropriate tribal or pueblo entity for eligibility information for the lowincome heating energy-assistance program.

Your service will not be disconnected from November 15, 2021, through March 15, 2022, if you meet LIHEAP qualifications and have no past due amounts or you remain current on any settlement or installment agreement for amounts due as of November 15, 2021.

Members of New Mexico tribes or pueblos who need help with translation or with other matters may contact the commission’s consumer relations division at 1-888-427-5772, who will contact the appropriate tribal or pueblo official for assistance.

Para informacion en español, llame 1-800-950-2667.

Website www.columbusco-op.org Office Hours 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (M-F)

Board of Trustees President

Randy L. Massey, Animas, District 3

Vice President

Nancy Clopton, Hachita, District 1

Secretary-Treasurer William A. Swift, Animas, District 4

Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Joel Nañez, Deming, At-Large William J. Cloudt Rodeo, District 4 Joe Johnson Columbus, District 1 Hal B. Keeler Deming, District 2 Zane Shannon Nunn Deming, District 2 Jay Peterson Animas, District 3

Board Meeting The board of trustees meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m. in the cooperative boardroom.

CEC Scholarship Recipients The Columbus Electric Cooperative Board of Trustees has awarded scholarships to the students listed below. Scholarship recipients must be active members or immediate family of an active member.

CEC’s employees and board of trustees extend their best wishes to each student for a successful school year and all future endeavors. Together we support the dreams of students and build better communities.

• Leann Amaya • Adylene Lopez • Helena Ramirez • Brye Baptiste • Betsy Maciel • Melody Ruebush • Jasmine Caballero • Alyssa Magana • Jose Salazar • Abigail Cushman • Annemarie Magana • Sianya Salazar • Janaye Eddy • Lindsey Massey • Coy Lane Wagley • Rachel Estrada • Hannah Mesa • Ty Wagley • Karlie Hudson • Emily Montes • Codi Jane Wright • AngaLeena Jarvis • Allen Orozco • Mattilyn Wiseman

Give a Gift That Keeps on Giving One way to contribute to the CEC Scholarship fund is to sign up for Operation Round Up. When you join, your bill is rounded up each month to the nearest dollar. That difference helps support our local communities. The average annual donation per customer is $6 a year. To sign up or for more information, please call the CEC office at 800-950-2667 or fill out and mail in the Operation Roundup form available at www.columbusco-op.org. All contributions are tax deductible.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Notice of Filing of Proposed Rate Schedule Columbus Electric Cooperative Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc., (CEC or Cooperative) will file a new proposed rate schedule, Original Rate No. 18, Net Metering Service, under Advice Notice No. 61, on or about September 1, 2021, with the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (Commission).

The proposed rate memorializes the process and requirements for obtaining Net Metering Service that are being applied by CEC. The proposed Original Rate No. 18 does not increase rates of any CEC member or customer class.

Pursuant to Rule 17.9.540 NMAC of the Commission, CEC's consumers are notified that: I. Proposed Rate The new proposed rate is titled “Net Metering Service” which is available for retail customers located within the utility’s service area desiring to interconnect a Net Metering Facility with the Cooperative. A “Net Metering Facility” is a facility for the production of electricity that: a) is operated by or on behalf of the customer and is located on the customer’s premises; b) is intended primarily to provide part or all of the customer’s requirements for electricity; c) uses renewable resources; d) has a generating capacity less than or equal to one hundred twenty percent (120%) of the customer’s most recent twelve month kWh consumption; and is interconnected with and can operate in parallel with CEC’s existing distribution system. Interconnection of such facility and the provision of the Net Metering Service is subject to all applicable rules and regulations of the Commission.

Original Rate No. 18 states the current CEC requirements for Net Metering Facilities and provides that Standby Service will apply to any customer interconnecting generation greater than one (1) MW. Standby Service rates for Net Metering Facilities in excess of five (5) MW will continue to be subject to adjustment by the Cooperative’s power supplier, Tri- State Generation & Transmission Association.

Original Rate No. 18 also provides that interconnection applications automatically expire after six months following approval by the Cooperative if the customer has not enchantment.coop

constructed the Net Metering Facility and requested a final interconnection inspection by the Cooperative. The Cooperative has the discretion to extend an interconnection application for a longer period if it determines that there are factors beyond the control of the applicant that have caused the delay.

Original Rate No. 18 does not increase the rates of any customer class and is intended only to reflect in the tariffs of CEC the current rules and procedures in effect for customers proposing to interconnect a Net Metering Facility to the Cooperative.

II. Customer Classes to Which the New Rate Applies Original Rate No. 18 will be available to any customer of the Cooperative seeking to interconnect a Net Metering Facility.

III. Proposed Rate A comparison of present and proposed service charges is not available as this proposed rate is an original tariff and not replacing an existing rate. Original Rate No. 18 explains the current rules and procedures of the Cooperative with respect to the provision of Net Metering Service which is available to all customers. This proposed rate does not increase any current rate of the Cooperative and is not expected to increase the revenues of the Cooperative.

IV. Date of Filing The Cooperative intends to file the proposed rate with the NMPRC on or around September 1, 2021.

V. Member Notification The Cooperative will promptly notify a member, who so requests, of the date on which the schedule proposing the new rate is actually filed with the Commission.

VI. Automatic Effect of Rate The proposed new rate will go into effect automatically and without a hearing by the Commission unless the lesser of one percent of or twenty-five members of a customer rate class of the Cooperative file a protest with the Commission no later than twenty (20) days after the Cooperative has filed the schedule proposing the new rate or rates and the Commission determines there is just cause for reviewing the proposed rate or rates on one or more of the grounds of the protest.

IF A HEARING IS HELD BY THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION, ANY COSTS

INCURRED BY THE UTILITY MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE UTILITY'S FUTURE RATES, FOLLOWING THE UTILITY'S NEXT RATE CASE. VII. Procedure for Filing a Protest Procedures for protesting a proposed rate or rates are set forth in NMPRC Rule 17.9.540 NMAC, a copy of which can be obtained upon request from or inspected at either Columbus Electric Cooperative, Inc., 900 N. Gold, Deming, NM 88031 (telephone 575.546.8838) or the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, PO Box 1269, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 (telephone 1.888.427.5772) or by accessing the Commission’s Rule 540 Electric Coop Protest Form at: https://www.nm-prc.org/ administrative-services/rate-increase-protestforms/. Forms for protest are also available from the Cooperative. The filing of a protest with the Commission may be accomplished electronically or by hard copy mail. It is preferable to electronically submit them by emailing the completed electronically signed form to prc.records@state.nm.us. Hard copy protests must be mailed to the attention of the NMPRC Records Bureau and shall contain one (1) original signed completed form, plus five (5) copies.

VIII. Resolution of Protest Prior to filing a protest with the Commission, a Cooperative member should attempt to resolve any grievance by presenting your objections to the new rates, in writing, and allow CEC seven (7) days in which to attempt a resolution of your objections or otherwise respond.

IX. Examination of Filings Any interested person may examine the rate filing together with any exhibits and related papers that may be filed at any time at the main office of the Cooperative, 900 N. Gold, Deming, NM 88031 or viewed via the Commission’s E-Docket System at https://edocket.nmprc. state. nm.us/ (username: webguest password: webguest#1), on or after the date of filing.

X. Further Information Further information concerning this filing, or the protest procedure may be obtained by contacting CEC, 900 N. Gold, Deming, NM 88031 (telephone 575.546.8838) or from the Commission, PO Box 1269, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 (phone 505.827.6940 or 1.888.427.5772).

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New Music Series Features Local Talent

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he new music TV series “Bands of Enchantment” will air this summer and fall on PBS New Mexico and Texas. “Bands of Enchantment” was filmed live in Tucumcari. It features music acts from across the country. Discover the hottest new bands on the backdrop of beautiful New Mexico. The 30-minute televised event will be a pillar to the Southwest music scene. It is inspired by events such as Austin City Limits, SXSW, MTV Unplugged’ and American Bandstand. Bands of Enchantment will be an evening of music not to miss!

The season one lineup includes Brett Dennen from Central Valley, California; Making Movies from Kansas City, Missouri; Southern Avenue from Memphis, Tennessee; Junior Mesa from Bakersfield, California; Lilly Hiatt from Nashville, Tennessee; The Texas Gentlemen from Dallas, Texas; Lydia Loveless from Columbus, Ohio; and Max Gomez from Taos.

There are two special acoustic episodes with New Mexico’s very own Carlos Medina from Las Vegas, Micah Thunder from Albuquerque, Sara Marie Rorie from Santa Fe, and The Levi Platero Band from the Navajo Nation.

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Local Showtimes

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Making Movies, Las Vegas’s Carlos Medina and Brett Dennen perform on “Bands of Enchantment.”

‘Bands of Enchantment’ airs on the following stations: KENW. Mondays at 10:30 p.m. MT and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. MT. KRWG. Saturdays at 10 p.m. MT. KNME. Saturdays at 4:30 p.m. MT, and 10 p.m. MT starting August 14.

KACV. Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. MT. For more showtimes, visit www.bandsofenchantment.com/air-times.

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on the menu I By Sue Hutchison

New Mexico Is Back in Business

After a difficult year, it’s time to support local farming, ranching and all things homegrown. New Mexico is replete with locally sourced goodness that can accent any recipe. During these pandemic recovery days, area farmers, ranchers and harvesters are nearly begging for support. Farmers markets are springing up across the state to give our resident growers a place to offer their wares as they provide for families and livelihood.

This month’s recipes give prominence to our hardworking neighbors by featuring many homegrown ingredients. The goat cheese featured in the sausage and squash flatbread recipe comes from a goat farm in Capitan, and the ground beef comes from local beef producers in Carrizozo. Summer squash in the calabacita pecan salad is typically harvested throughout the summer—growers say the taste is best when crooked neck squash reaches 6 to 10 inches in length. Strawberries, best harvested in June or July, star in the strawberry cream cheese freezer pie recipe, offering a cool treat as summer’s heat comes and goes.

Search for homegrown ingredients and shop locally. Let’s help New Mexico open back up in style!

Calabacita Pecan Salad For dressing: 1⁄3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar For salad: 2 calabacita squash, thinly sliced

1 yellow squash, thinly sliced ¼ red onion, finely diced 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 ear corn, kernels cut off, or 1 cup frozen corn, thawed Salt and pepper to taste ¼ cup roasted, chopped pecans Fresh basil leaves to garnish

In jar with tightly fitting lid, combine oil, garlic, cumin, dried basil and vinegar. Shake vigorously until well blended.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine squash, tomatoes, corn, onion, salt and pepper. Toss to mix.

Drizzle dressing over squash mixture and place in a serving bowl.

Chill at least one hour prior to serving.

Sprinkle pecans on top, garnish with basil leaves and serve.

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Strawberry Cream Cheese Freezer Pie For crust: 2 sleeves graham crackers (18-20 whole crackers) ½ cup finely minced pecans 4 tablespoons butter, melted ¼ cup flour For filling: 1 16-ounce bag frozen strawberries or 2 cups fresh strawberries

1 14-ounce can sweetened, condensed milk ½ cup cream cheese, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups heavy cream Whipped cream and sliced strawberries to garnish

Place a large mixing bowl in refrigerator to chill.

In food processor, pulse broken graham crackers, pecans and flour until fine crumbs form. Drizzle butter into crust mixture, pulsing until crumbs absorb butter.

Press crust mixture on the bottom and sides of a 10-inch pie plate.

Refrigerate until filled.

With blender or immersion blender, blend strawberries until a pudding-like consistency forms, leaving small chunks of strawberries.

Blend sweetened, condensed milk, cream cheese, vanilla together in chilled mixing bowl until smooth. Add heavy cream and blend on high until soft peaks form, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.

Fold in strawberries and pour mixture into prepared crust.

Place pie in freezer overnight. Remove from freezer 10 minutes prior to serving, and place knife in hot water to warm. May be garnished with whipped cream and fresh/sliced strawberries.

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Sausage and Squash Flatbread For sausage: 1 pound ground beef 2 teaspoons fennel seed ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ½-1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ½ teaspoon salt

2 prepared 6 to 8-inch flatbreads 1 zucchini, thinly sliced 1 yellow squash, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon ground pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ red onion, thinly sliced 4 small colored peppers, sliced vertically ¼ cup chopped green or red chile 3-4 oz. goat cheese or other firm-curd cheese

Mix all ingredients together for sausage, fry until browned, drain and set aside.

Place sliced zucchini and yellow squash in bowl, sprinkle 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss to coat. Add pepper, salt and oregano, and toss to coat.

On grill or grill pan heated medium high, grill squash until lightly charred, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Heat oven to 375 F. Coat a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.

Sprinkle remaining olive oil on flatbread. Place flatbread on baking sheet, arrange squash, onion, colored peppers and chopped chile on flatbread.

Sprinkle sausage and goat cheese on flatbread. Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is lightly browned.

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Sue Hutchison was born and raised a block from the freeway in Southern California. She had an early start with industrial, largescale cooking before age 20.

She's always been both a beach bum and at home in the kitchen, where she enjoys making new creations.

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To solve these problems Universal Physicians, a U.S. company, went to work to develop a new, modern, state-ofthe-art medical alert device. It’s called “FastHelp™” and it instantly connects

you to free unlimited nationwide help everywhere cell service is available with no contracts, no deposits and no monthly bills ever.

“This slick new little device is designed to look like the pagers doctors wear every day. Seniors love them, because it actually makes them look important, not old,” Dr. Howren said.

FastHelp is expected to hit store shelves later this year. But special newspaper promotiona l g ive aways are slated for seniors in select areas that call 1-800-275-0444 Ext. HELP3218. ■ (Continued on next page)

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No contracts, no deposits The only device that makes and no monthly bills ever you look important, not old FastHelp is the only Medical Alert device that won’t break the bank.

That’s because it comes with no contracts, no deposits and no monthly bills ever – which makes FastHelp a great choice for seniors, students and professionals because it connects to one of the largest nationwide networks everywhere cell service is available for free.

And here’s the best part. All those who already have an old style monitored medical alert button can immediately el i m i nate those monthly bills, which is why Universal Physicians is widely advertising this announcement nationwide.

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sleek new medical alert device with no monthly bills.

The medical alert device slugfest was dominated by two main combatants who both offer old style monitored help buttons that come with a hefty bill every month.

But now Universal Physicians, the U.S. based heavyweight, just delivered a knockout blow sending the top rated contenders to the mat with the unveiling of FastHelp. It’s the sleek new cellular embedded medical alert device that cuts out the middleman by instantly con ne c t i n g you directly to highly trained 911 operators all across the U.S. There’s absolutely nothing to hook-up or install.

You don’t need a land line and you don’t need a cell phone. Everything is done for you. ■

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The problem with medical alert devices is, nobody wants to wear them because it makes them look old. Well, that’s not the case w i t h Fa s t H e l p .

T h at ’s b e c au s e it’s the first state of the art medical aler t dev ice designed to make you look important, not old. Old style monitored help buttons you wear around your neck, or require e x p en s i ve b a s e station equipment or a landline are the equivalent of a horse and buggy, it’s just outdated.

Millions of seniors fall every yea r a nd spend hours lying on the floor helpless and all alone with no help.

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T h at’s why seniors born before 1956 are rushing to cash in the whopping $150 instant rebate before the 7 day deadline ends.

S o t her e’s no need to wait for FastHelp to hit store shelves later this year because seniors born before 1956 can get it now just by using the $150 instant rebate coupon printed in today’s newspaper before the 7-day deadline ends. If lines are busy keep trying, all calls will be answered. ■

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new medical alert device that comes with the exclusive FastHelp One-Touch E 911 Button that instantly connects you to free unlimited nationwide help everywhere cell service is available with no contracts or deposits.

It connects you to the vast available network of cellular towers for free and saves seniors a ton of money because there are no monthly bills ever making this deal irresistible. Plus it’s the only medical alert device that makes seniors look important, not old.

sumers can’t get FastHelp in stores until later this year.

That’s why it’s so important for seniors born before 1956 to call the National Rebate Center Hotline within the next 7 days.

For those who miss that deadline, the sleek little medical alert device will set you back over $300 bucks.

Five Star Customer Reviews See what actual customers are saying about FastHelp VERY IMPRESSED “When I pressed the alert button, I got straight through to help and they answered me immediately. I live out in the country and my cell phone doesn’t always get reception... that was not a problem with my FastHelp device.”

- Walter, TN LIFESAVER “When I got my FastHelp I never thought I’d have to use it, but when I fell and broke my hip it saved my life.”

- Harold, OH Very appreciative of having FastHelp “I did have an emergency. Help RESPONDED quickly and came in a few minutes.”

- Irving, PA

WE LOVE THE PRODUCT “We bought it outright with no bills ever.”

- Rosemary, NY Safe anywhere “This little FastHelp device is my guardian angel. I’m so glad my daughter-inlaw got it for me.”

- Pete, FL Everyone should have it “I’ve been telling everyone to get one.

Thanks to the folks at FastHelp for taking good care of people when they need it.”

- Mark, IA Love my unit and feel much safer “I am a 68 year old recent widow. Standing on a chair to put my tree topper on this Christmas I thought ‘What if I fell?’

Saw your ad and ordered my FastHelp unit.”

- Megan, CA Unsolicited consumer feedback from satisfied customers as reported to Universal Physicians.

Universal Physicians rated these customer reviews 5 stars

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In 2018, New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas sued Vivint Solar for “high pressure” and “illegal” door-to-door sales tactics. The lawsuit alleges consumers were trapped into contracts that cost them more than if they had stayed with their local electric provider.

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AUGUST 28

Red Dirt Black Gold Festival Artesia Main Street and Artesia Arts and Cultural invite you to a free live concert featuring Bart Crow and Reckless Kelly. Live music starts at 5:30 p.m. There will be food vendors, merchandise sales, a cornhole tournament and NM Brewfest throughout the event.

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High specific gravity, heavyweight, long warranty, algae resistant, black NRCS water tanks. Call 800-603-8272 or 575-682-2308.

RABBITS, ALL AGES AND SIZES.

For pets, show, meat, fur. Polish, New Zealand, Californians. Cages, feeders, door latches, urine and wire guards. Call Gene at 505-906-1291 in Jamestown, New Mexico, at The Bunny Farm. All calls will be answered.

SADDLES AND TACK. Everything for the horse. Western & English tack bought and sold. Rancho Elisa Stables LLC, 500 Route 66 East, Moriarty, NM 87035. Call 505-832-5113 or email ranchoelisastablesfr@swcp.com LET US MARKET YOUR LIVESTOCK. Live auction every

Wednesday at 11 a.m. View online at dvauction.com, country bid or live auction. If you’ve got ‘em, we’ll sell’em.

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FOR SALE: 2 - Priefert 5’x14’ panels and 2 - 5’x16’ panels $300., 10 - Round pen 10’ panels and 4’ gate $300 and 500 gallon fuel tank on skids $100.

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MOUNTAIN-TOP GOATS, babies are on the ground milkers, bucks, babies, boer show wethers, weed eaters, cabrito and pets. Show quality Nubians, Mini Nubians, La Manchas, Mini La Manchas, Nigerian Dwarf and Boer goats. Also, Hair Sheep, Royal White and Painted Desert Cross. In Capitan, call 575-937-0342.

ORGANIC PLANT FOOD, worm casting, 50 cents per pound or $20. for a five gallon bucket full equal to 40 pounds. In Deming and Silver City area. For more information, call 575545-3704 or email murellwhitaker37@gmail.com

Business WANTED: Elderly couple on a beautiful ranch wants live-in housekeeper.

Call 575-485-8553 for more details.

SUNSET SADDLES OFFERS CUSTOM LEATHERWORK; ie:

saddles, chaps, chinks, holsters, belts, etc. Also saddle and tack repair.

Located in La Luz, NM. Call 575-2578874 or email sunsetsaddles@yahoo.com

Equipment IRRIGATION PIPE FOR SALE! 6”, 8”, 10” PVC and aluminum pipe. Half the price of new and ready for the field.

More efficient and less time consuming. Also have alfalfa valves, hydrants, butterfly valves, T’s and Elbows.

Delivery available. Call/Text Sierra 575-770-8441.

ANTIQUE METAL LATHE, Carroll Jamison, 40” between centers, 10” swing, patented in 1910. Prerunner of the South Bend Lathe. For more information call Wes Burris at 575-835-2340 or 575-574-8784.

GREAT OFFER ON SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE SHALLOW/DEEP WELL PUMPS! NRCS approved with

two-year warranty on selected pumps with affordable, easy installation! For a custom quote, call 505-429-3093 or email us at solarwellpumpsonline@ gmail.com, 24/7 service. Order online at our website: www.solarwellpumpsonline.com

DRINKING WATER STORAGE TANKS, heavy-duty black poly,

proven algae resistant. 125 to 11,000 gallons, NRCS and EQUIP approved.

Please give us a chance to serve you!

MasterCard or Visa accepted. Call 575682-2308 or 1-800-603-8272.

FISHING TACKLE WANTED:

“Antique” lures, reels, rods, tackle boxes. Pre-1950, please. Collector paying highest prices for “Grandpaw’s” tackle box. Lures $50 to $5,000 each.

Reels $100 to $7,500 each. Send photos to: tacklechaser@aol.com or call Rick at 575-354-0365.

OVERHEAD FEED BINS. 1 to 4 compartment, 12 to 48 tons. Any size free standing cattle guards, no footing needed. Emery Welding, Clayton, New Mexico. Call 575-374-2320 or 575-2077402. Email: eweld98@yahoo.com CATTLE TRAILER FOR SALE,

five wheel, 8x30 with wheels and tires, metal frame with board sides. $2,500. For more information call 505-401-3494.

Great Finds BUYING OLD STUFF: Gas pumps and parts 1960’s or earlier, advertising signs, neon clocks, old car parts in original boxes, motor oil cans, license plate collections, Route 66 items, old metal road signs, odd and weird stuff. Fair prices paid. Have pickup, will travel.

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RAILROAD ITEMS WANTED:

Kerosene lanterns, brass locks, keys, badges, uniforms, bells, whistles, and pre-1950 employee timetables. Always seeking items from any early New Mexico railroad, especially D&RG, C&S, EP&NE, EP&SW, AT&SF, SP or Rock Island. Call Randy Dunson at 575-7603341 or 575-356-6919.

WANTED: NEW MEXICO MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATES 1912-1970. Paying $100-$500 each.

Also buying NM car plates 1900-1923.

Visit NMplates.com for history and 4,500 photographs of NM plates. Bill Johnston, Box 1, Organ, NM 880520001. Email: Bill@NMplates.com or call 575-382-7804.

FISHING TACKLE WANTED:

“Antique” lures, reels, rods, tackle boxes. Pre-1950, please. Collector paying highest prices for “Grandpaw’s” tackle box. Lures $50 to $5,000 each. Reels $100 to $7,500 each. Send photos to: tacklechaser@aol.com or call Rick at 575-354-0365.

HEADSTONES (I.E. CEMETERY MONUMENTS) is our business.

Over 1,000 designs. An eternal memory of a loved one. TAOS MOUNTAIN HERITAGE. Call 575-770-2507 or Email: taos_mt_heritage@msn.com Website: www.taosmountainheritage.com

FOR GOD LOVED THE WORLD

so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to be its judge, but to be its Savior. John 3:16-17 For more information, contact johnfitz2011@gmail.com

LOUIS L’ AMOUR COMPLETE LEATHERETTE EDITION, 109 books. $500. Near Mayhill, NM off Highway 82. For more information, call John at 575-491-1516.

WANTED: OLDER AIRSTREAM, SPARTAN, SILVER STREAK, AVION or similar style travel trailers.

Any condition considered. Wrecked or gutted trailers included. Please call Rick at 505-690-8272. enchantment.coop

2014 HARLEY MOTORCYCLE,

soft tail deluxe, 5,000 miles, $5,000 in extra chrome, like new. $15,000. 2001 Yamaha, 1,600cc, 10,000 miles, new tires and battery, $3,700 firm. Also for sale: tools, tires, fishing gear and antiques. In Edgewood area. Call 505-227-9957 for more information.

ANTIQUES FOR SALE: two very very

old “Werlitzer” Juke Boxes, very old oil “glass” lamps, large old flour mill, bar “liquor” mirrors, etc. Must see or make offer on things! For more information, please call Angie at 505-852-2740 or Eric at 505-901-0779.

NM GRASS FED AND FINISHED BEEF. Humanely raised without anti-

biotics or hormones on the native grass pastures of the Gran Quivira Ranch.

Beef that you will love and feel great about eating! Lean Hamburger to Filet Mignon - one pound to a whole beef - we have what you want! Call, text or email Vagabond Cattle Company, 575420-5868, gypsyranchher@gmail.com

Real Estate 2 MOUNTAIN CABINS, 25+ acres at 8,000 feet, Wildhorse Ranch Subdivision, Pie Town, NM. Well on stream with 5,000 storage tank and fire hydrant. New Mexico Hunting unit 13. To view this property, go to: https://fsbo.com/listings/listings/show/ id/520104/ CONCHAS, BOAT DOCK DRIVE.

3 lots just over 1/2 acre per property.

Two lots starting at $32,000 each. One lot at $35,000. Close to shoreline. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

CONCHAS, 0 AND 00 RIDGE DRIVE. Two tracts with two lots per

each property (lots are 100x100 or .23 acre). Each tract has a permitted septic that has never been used. Electricity and co-op water nearby. $50,000 per tract.

Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-7605461. www.bigmesarealty.com

CUERVO, 0 MESITA PASS ROAD.

148 acres in Mesita Ranch Subdivision.

Beautiful mesa views, perfect for homesite and or livestock. $85,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

NOGAL, TBD BARBER AVENUE. PRICE REDUCED! 2.89 acres in town-

site of Nogal. Co-op water and electricity nearby. $45,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

SAN ANTONIO, NM. 0 ZANJA ROAD. 4.66 acres irrigated farmland in Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District with ditch water rights.

Produces alfalfa and grass hay crops.

Utilities nearby. $69,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

SUMNER LAKE, 0 RIVER RANCHES ROAD, Tract 7 (at inter-

section with State Road 203). Just over 20 acres. Scenic views just west of lake. $18,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000.

Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

RIBERA, 340 CR B41E. Just over 32 acres with 3-bedroom, 2-bath home, hay barn, two detached garages. Just over 20 of those acres are in alfalfa and grass hay production. Pecos River frontage and acequia water rights. Scenic views and close to I-25. $695,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com DATIL, 464 SOUTHERN TRAIL.

Sugarloaf Mountain Subdivision, 5.5 acres vacant land. Scenic views of mountains and San Augustin Plains. $8,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000.

Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

40 ACRES OFF COUNTY ROAD 21.

Pasture land. Power at road. Good water area. New field fencing around perimeter. 45 minutes to Albuquerque or Santa Fe. $70,000. Call 505-331-3509.

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Choice of 44 or 40 acres. Great for off grid living or hunting. Vacant land. $32,000 each. Big Mesa Realty, 575-4562000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

DATIL, 31 OLD HIGHWAY 60.

2-bedroom, 1-bath home with bonus room that could be used for bedroom on three lots. Well, stone fence. Great for hunting property or rental opportunity. $57,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000.

Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

PIE TOWN, SOUTH OF WILD HORSE SUBDIVISION/GOAT RANCH ROAD. Two tracts. 20 acres

for $16,000 and 40 acres for $32,000.

Vacant land. Big Mesa Realty, 575-4562000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

PIE TOWN, TBD STATE ROAD 603/ THE WOODS SUBDIVISION. PRICE REDUCED! Just over 48 acres

vacant land, fenced with cleared land in corner for homesite. Great views, close to US 60 and Pie Town. $120,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

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WANTED! WORKING FAMILY FARMS AND RANCHES to list and

sell. Broker has over 50 years of experience working on the family farm in New Mexico and has been a farm owner and operator since 1988. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

CURRY, ROOSEVELT AND QUAY COUNTIES. In Clovis, Portales and

Tucumcari, or in the country. We want your properties to list and sell. Homes, farms and ranches. Broker is life resident of Curry County and Clovis native.

Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-7605461. www.bigmesarealty.com

FENCE LAKE, 295 PINE HILL ROAD. 60 acres with over 2,300 sq. ft.

log home, pipe corrals and outbuildings.

Scenic views and one hour from Gallup. $265,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-4562000. Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

RAMAH, 281 CANDY KITCHEN ROAD, 42 acres (3 lots) in Lewis Ranch Subdivision. Scenic views and one hour from Grants. $100,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000, Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

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LOGAN “LAKEVIEW” LOT.

Amazing view and quiet privacy!

Approximately 1.69 acres surrounded by native trees and arroyos. Open spaces east and west. Close to state park trails and lake. Terry Real Estate. Call 575403-8522 or 575-403-8831.

PIE TOWN, 0 LOU LOU LANE, WILD HORSE SUBDIVISION. Just

over 20 acres vacant land located in Phase/Unit I. $29,000. Big Mesa Realty, 575-456-2000, Paul Stout, broker, NMREL 17843, 575-760-5461. www.bigmesarealty.com

HILLSBORO HOME, 3-bedroom, 2-bath, beautifully renovated on quiet county road in secluded valley on 1.9+/acres. Fifteen minute walk to downtown historic Hillsboro. Fantastic views in North Percha creek, prolific wildlife. For Sale by owner, $217,000, possible owner financing. Call 575-895-5154.

MOUNTAIN VISTAS! RATON, NM. 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 1/2 base-

ment home. Custom woodwork, large screened-in porch, large front porch, small acreage. All rooms look out onto beautiful mountain vistas, mountain lake close by. Wild turkey roam through year-round, hear the elk bugle in the fall.

Approximately 5 miles from Raton, off of Highway 72. Call 575-447-5578.

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HOME FOR SALE IN KENNA, NM

southwest New Mexico. Paved highway frontage. All utilities (well, septic, power and propane) for two home sites. Northern acreage has hook-ups for a manufactured home. South acreage includes a 2,100 sq. ft., 3-bedroom, 1-bath home with large addition, hot tub, lots of potential. Addition is not finished giving the new owner the chance to “make it their own”. Property is fenced and has several outbuildings.

If you are looking for a peaceful rural property, give me a call and come see for yourself. Call Sandy at 575-590-3225.

LA JOYA, 1.47 ACRE FENCED CORNER LOT. Wonderful moun-

CIMARRON, NM COMMERCIAL PROPERTY, 100+ year old, 3,500 sq.

CHARMING RANCHER IN CIMARRON, NM, 4-bedroom,

ft. brick building with an attached 2,000 sq. ft. building. Located on 5+ lots in historic “New Town” with good highway visibility. Extensive electrical and plumbing work done on main building in 2004. Potential for a variety of uses: studio, gallery, retail. $225,000. Call 575-635-2829.

EAST OF BERNARDO with 530 feet

frontage on north side of Highway 60 approximately eight miles east of I-25 exit 175. From 12 to 20 acres available fall 2021. Fenced with power, interest in well included in largest package. Borders, but not part of Tierra Grande Subdivision.

Plat and details will be mailed upon your request. For more information, call owner at 505-720-9519.

HOME IN RUIDOSO FOR SALE.

4-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-car garage.

Approximately 3,500 sq. ft. +/-.

Completely furnished. All city utilities. $360,000. For more information, call Tom at 575-258-3598.

THRIVING MUFFLER SHOP IN CLOVIS FOR SALE. 8-bays and

6-overhead bay doors, 40 year history in this business. Paint room with fans and lights. One wash bay area. Over 6,000 sq. ft. of concrete. 2-lifts, 2-pipe benders. Call 575-799-9600 or 575-799-2980 for more details. Coletta Ray or Shelley Queener, Pioneer Realty. Brokers are related to the seller. www.clovisrealestatesales.com

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(between Portales and Roswell), 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage on two acres.

Very private, yet close to Highway. $75,000. Sellers motivated to sell. Call or text 575-799-5512 or 575-791-2190.

tain views. 200 AMP electric plus RV hookup. Water co-op meter, 1,000 gallon septic. 25 miles from Belen, 38 miles from Socorro or Los Lunas, 60 miles from Albuquerque. $29,900. Call 505-934-6332, leave message.

2-bath on 1/3 acre, fenced. Renovated and updated. Light filled passive solar.

Living/dining with beams, slider to deck with chiminia. Vaulted main suite, kitchen with granite, white self-close to ceiling cabinets. Radiant heating, gas, wood. Double insulation, rewired, plumbed, metal roof. Four outbuildings, three driveways, carport. Front porch with views. Excellent wifi/cell. $150,000.

Call 575-376-1031.

OLD RAMAH POST OFFICE FOR SALE OR RENT. Heart of Indian

country. Main street location. Beams, plank floors and wrap around old style portal. Used as trading post, real estate office, food market. Perfect for art gallery or coffee shop. Insulated shipping container on included adjacent lot. $195,000. or best offer. Call 505-470-0450.

HOUSE ON SIX ACRES IN MOSQUERO, for sale by owner. All

located in the village with sewer and water connections, plus fiber optics available. Priced at $120,000. Look at pictures and information on Zillow. com, look at New Mexico other listings or call Pat at 478-232-8792.

37+ ACRES IN VILLAGE OF WILLARD off highway 60. Fenced,

underground electric, water and gas accessible. $30,000. Owner Financing, low down, balance at 6%. Call 303-9139168 or email betty.shover@comcast.net

IRRIGATED 11 ACRE TUCUMCARI FARM available for long-term lease.

Partial tree farm. Includes 2,400 sq. ft. farmhouse, garage, hoop-house and outbuilding. $3,500 per month plus utilities.

For more information, call Robin at 505-652-0232.

Vehicles CLASSIC 1977 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL. 460 V-8 engine.

Other than a new paint job, all original from factory. Smog pump has slight squealing noise. Other than that, excellent condition. 134,000 miles. $22,500 firm. Call 575-445-9529 or email larryrea2@msn.com

2012 35’ KOMFORT RV TRAVEL TRAILER. Tons of storage, three slide

outs, 1.5 baths, outdoor kitchen, flat screen TV and fireplace. $20,000. obo.

For more information and photos, contact 575-706-1697.

2000 JAMBOREE FLEETWOOD 31 FT. MOTOR HOME, 66,700 miles.

As is $12,000 or best offer. Can send pictures on request. Call 575-799-8883 in Santa Rosa, NM.

THREE MOTORCYCLES FOR SALE. 1977 KZ 650, 4 cylinder, saddle

seat, back rest, 4-1 header. 1978 and 1981 Suzuki 550 4 cylinder. All running when stored. All have been garaged. All complete. Not running now. All three for $700., will not separate. All have titles.

Call 575-682-3185 for more information.

1955 CHEVROLET AND 1934 FORD CAR PARTS FOR SALE. 1949

Chevrolet, 2 door sedan also called a “Fastback”. 1940 Ford, 4 door deluxe in restorable condition. 1936 Ford , 4 door sedan, good to build a Hotrod! 1949 Chevrolet, business coupe with chopped top. 1961 Corvette, basket case with most parts to be built. For more information, call 575-751-6155 in Taos, NM.

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An Artistic Splash!

Congratulations to the Winners Rafael Brindle-Morales • Age 9 Socorro Electric Cooperative

Jessica Etcitty • Age 10 Contintental Divide Electric Cooperative

Artemis Greenling • Age 3 Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative

Camila Lin • Age 7 Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative

Jaylenne Lopez • Age 9 Farmers’ Electric Cooperative

Michael Vance • Age 10 Northern Rio Arriba Electric Cooperative

September’s Topic: Favorite School Subject Draw a picture about your favorite subject!

October’s Topic: Halloween Delight or scare readers with your Halloween art!

Send Your Drawing By mail: Youth Editor 614 Don Gaspar Ave. Santa Fe, NM 87505 By email: enchantment@nmelectric.coop Deadline: Submit by the 9th, one month prior to publication.

Hooray! Winners Get Paid: $15 Have a Youth Art Topic?

Email or mail to the addresses above, or call 505-982-4671.

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items to include on the back of your drawing, otherwise YOU ARE DISQUALIFIED: 1. Name 2. Age 3. Mailing Address 4. Phone 5. Electric Co-op *Accepted artwork up to age 13.

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For the Members of Columbus Electric Cooperative

ELECTRIFY + SAVE

UPGRADE TO ELECTRICITY AND SAVE Make the switch to cleaner electricity with more efficient household appliances and systems. From heat pumps to electric vehicles, these proven technologies can run your home cleanly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

HEATING & COOLING WITH HEAT PUMPS According to the U.S. Department of Energy, when paired with proper insulation, an electric heat pump can save over 30 percent on your heating and cooling bills compared to conventional HVAC systems.

POWER UP YOUR GARDENING TOOLS Electric garden tools can last longer and are emissions-free, meaning you’ll smell the scents of summer, not the smell of exhaust. Plus, with modern technology, they are just as effective as gas-powered alternatives. Just charge the battery and go!

SAVE WITH AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) Sales of light-duty electric vehicles rose by 43% in 2020. On average, EVs have a lower cost of operation over their lifespan, and buyers are taking notice.

VISIT US AT www.tristate.coop/BE

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