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enchantment November 1, 2015 • Vol. 67, No. 11 USPS 175-880 • ISSN 0046-1946 Circulation 123,883

enchantment (ISSN 0046-1946) is published monthly by the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. enchantment provides reliable, helpful information on rural living and energy use to electric cooperative members and customers.

Nearly 124,000 families and businesses receive enchantment Magazine as electric cooperative members. Non-member subscriptions are available at $8 per year or $13 for two years, payable to NMRECA. Allow four to eight weeks for delivery. Periodical Postage paid at Santa Fe, NM 87501-9998 and additional mailing offices. CHANGE OF ADDRESS Postmaster: Send address changes to 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505-4428.

Readers who receive the publication through their electric cooperative membership should report address changes to their local electric cooperative office. THE NEW MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION provides legislative and educational services for the 18 cooperatives that deliver electric power to New Mexico’s rural areas and small communities. Each cooperative has a representative on the association’s board of directors, which controls the editorial content and advertising policy of enchantment through its Publications Committee. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Charles Pinson, President, Central Valley Electric Cooperative, Artesia George Biel, Vice President, Sierra Electric Cooperative, Elephant Butte Jerry Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Taos BOARD OF DIRECTORS Leandro Abeyta, Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative, Mountainair William C. Miller, Jr., Columbus Electric Cooperative, Deming Arsenio Salazar, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, Grants Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative, Clovis Harold Trujillo, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, Española Robert Caudle, Lea County Electric Cooperative, Lovington Robert Baca, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative, Mora Tomas G. Rivas, Northern Río Arriba Electric Cooperative, Chama Preston Stone, Otero County Electric Cooperative, Cloudcroft Jerry W. Partin, Roosevelt County Electric Cooperative, Portales Joseph Herrera, Socorro Electric Cooperative, Socorro Gary Rinker, Southwestern Electric Cooperative, Clayton Tim Morrow, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer Wayne Connell, Tri-State G&T Association, Westminster, Colorado Charles G. Wagner, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative, Oklahoma NATIONAL DIRECTOR David Spradlin, Springer Electric Cooperative, Springer MEMBERS OF THE PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE William C. Miller, Jr., Chairman, Columbus Electric Cooperative Lance R. Adkins, Farmers’ Electric Cooperative Harold Trujillo, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative Robert Baca, Mora-San Miguel Electric Cooperative Joseph Herrera, Socorro Electric Cooperative NEW MEXICO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION 614 Don Gaspar Avenue Phone: 505-982-4671 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Fax: 505-982-0153 www.nmelectric.coop www.enchantment.coop Keven J. Groenewold, Executive Vice President, kgroenewold@nmelectric.coop Susan M. Espinoza, Editor, sespinoza@nmelectric.coop Tom Condit, Assistant Editor, tcondit@nmelectric.coop DISPLAY ADVERTISING Rates available upon request. Cooperative members and New Mexico advertisers, call Trish Padilla at 505-982-4671 or e-mail at tpadilla@nmelectric.coop. National representative: National Country Market, 1-800-626-1181. Advertisements in enchantment are paid solicitations and are not endorsed by the publisher or the electric cooperatives of New Mexico. PRODUCT SATISFACTION AND DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITY LIE SOLELY WITH THE ADVERTISER. Copyright ©2015, New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association, Inc. Reproduction prohibited without written permission of the publisher.

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Co-op Newswire Waters of the U.S. Rule Blocked Nationwide On October 9, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruling applying a nationwide stay of the Environmental Protection Agency’s and Army Corps of Engineer’s Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule affirms the success already achieved by the New Mexico Environment Department, Office of the State Engineer, and 12 other Rocky Mountain coalition states in halting the implementation of the WOTUS rule, while the rule’s serious deficiencies are litigated. The federal appeals court in Ohio ruled that delaying implementation of the WOTUS rule nationwide, while litigation proceeds, would not threaten “imminent injury” to the nation’s waterways and is appropriate given the “facially suspect” rulemaking process undertaken by the EPA and Army Corps. Last August, the Rocky Mountain coalition of states—North Dakota, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Dakota, Wyoming, and New Mexico’s Environment Department and Office of the State Engineer—sought and achieved postponement of the WOTUS rule so that full litigation over the rule could run its course. That preliminary injunction, however, only applied to the 13 Rocky Mountain states.

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Participating electric co-ops and high school guidance counselors are promoting Youth Tour 2016. If you want to know if your co-op or school is participating, contact Evelyn Vigil at the New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative. She can direct you to the right person. 505-982-4671 evigil@nmelectric.coop

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Tri-State G&T announced on October 12 the execution of a 25-year contract to supply the utility with renewable energy from the planned Alta Luna Solar Project to be constructed in Luna County in southwest New Mexico. Tri-State will purchase the entire output of the 25-megawatt solar farm over the life of the contract. The facility is expected to come online December 2016 and will receive electric service from Columbus

“Now, with a nationwide stay, all 50 states’ regulatory agencies will no longer face the cost and uncertainty created by preparing for implementation of a new rule that awaits judicial determination of its legality, and which may never come to pass,” said New Mexico Environment Secretary Ryan Flynn. “The 6th Circuit wrote, “Moreover, the rulemaking process by which the distance limitations were adopted is facially suspect.” The Court also wrote, “Although the record compiled by respondent [EPA and Army Corps] is extensive, respondents have failed to identify anything in the record that would substantiate a finding that the public had reasonably specific notice that the distance-based limitations adopted in the Rule were among the range of alternatives being considered.” Flynn said, “Besides skirting the Administrative Procedures Act’s requirements for public notice, EPA and the Corps’ WOTUS rule unlawfully imposes federal regulatory authority over state lands and waters beyond what Congress allows under the Clean Water Act. The new rule mandates a sprawling new WOTUS definition which greatly infringes on state and local authority to manage and regulate lands and waters within our boundaries.” The stay granted by the Court preserves the status quo nationally and eliminates the burden on governmental bodies and private parties of having to expend resources to conform to a legally suspect rule.

Electric Cooperative, a Tri-State member system serving approximately 3,000 members and over 6,800 meters from its headquarters in Deming. “Alta Luna Solar is the third utilityscale renewable energy project we’ve announced this year and further demonstrates how Tri-State and its members are committed to a diverse yet costeffective generation fleet,” said Brad Nebergall, Tri-State’s senior vice president of energy management. Chris Martinez, executive vice president and general manager of Columbus Electric Cooperative, noted the project is a point of pride for southwest New Mexico. “The

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By the Numbers • Will be a 25-megawatt solar farm. • Is expected to consist of a single-axis tracking array of over 108,000 photovoltaic solar panels. • Will be located on a 220-acre site. • Will go online December 2016.

addition of Alta Luna Solar allows cooperative member-owners to harness a vital New Mexico resource—the sun—for generating affordable, renewable power for the communities in this part of the state. We are pleased to be contributing to this important initiative.”

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Getting Our Arms Around the EPA’s Clean Power Plan

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“A plan two years in the making, and the single most important step America has ever taken in the fight against global climate change.” —President Obama And with that said, President Obama unveiled the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) regulation to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants on Monday, August 3 of this year. It is known as the Clean Power Plan—or CPP for short. It will become part of our vernacular the way Obamacare is today. The CPP will face legal and legislative challenges for years to come. Here in New Mexico, we will see impacts. The extent of these impacts become better known as the state begins to develop its compliance plan for the CPP. And New Mexico electric co-ops will have to work with other utilities in the state in partnership with the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to achieve this reduction. The CPP would reduce the burning of coal to produce electricity, which now generates more than 50 percent of co-op power in New Mexico. The Clean Power Plan dictates the dispatch of natural gas generation and increases the use

of renewable energy resources. The effects of those changes, and the complex and controversial ways they could happen, promises the CPP will have a sweeping impact on the nation’s energy discussion for the foreseeable future. The good news for New Mexico is our path to compliance is one of the easier ones in the country. Over a third of New Mexico’s coal-fired generation has shut down or is scheduled to be shut down in the near future. This has also been very controversial. The retirement of two units at the San Juan Generating Station has been a battle royal at the Public Regulation Commission for two years. The resolution of this case and the resultant rate impacts are very much up in the air at this point. Things are never as simple as they look—and that is the case for New Mexico co-ops. Our electric power comes from wholesale suppliers that operate in multi-states. Therefore, we are interested in the State CPP in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming, as well as here at home. Now let’s take it one step further. There are parts of the EPA’s CPP that folks will generally agree the EPA has authority to regulate. There are other parts of the plan

Keven J. Groenewold. P.E. Executive Vice President New Mexico Rural Electric Cooperative Association

where many agree the EPA does not have authority to implement. In an August 5th letter to the EPA (two days after the new rule was issued), 16 states requested the agency to hold off on implementing the CPP because of their intention to sue the EPA. The planned lawsuit claims the EPA is using the Clean Air Act (CAA) as the basis for the CPP, and the CAA does not allow the EPA to require such large-scale changes to a state’s energy economy. Ryan Flynn, the NMED Secretary, echoed this very concern earlier this year when he stated, “We agree with the overall goal of the Clean Power Plan, which is to address climate change, but we are also extremely concerned about the unprecedented breadth of the proposal. We intend to submit a state-level plan even though we have a number of practical and legal concerns about the draft Clean Power Plan.” What does that mean for you, our members? Unfortunately, it probably will mean higher electric bills. We’re remaining in the debate and working for solutions in partnership with others here in New Mexico and co-ops from around the country. Our top concern remains providing you, our members, with safe, affordable, and reliable electricity.

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Enchanted Journeys

Hale to the stars BY ALAN HALE

he evening sky is almost entirely devoid of bright planets during November. Saturn, still located near the “head” of the prominent constellation Scorpius, is visible low in dusk at the beginning of the month, but disappears into twilight within a week or so. The more distant planets Uranus (located in the constellation Pisces) and Neptune (in the constellation Aquarius) are still high and accessible during the evening hours, but require binoculars to be detected and small telescopes to be seen. The morning sky, by contrast, has several of our solar system’s bright planets, for those skywatchers who wish to be up during the chilly hours before dawn. Jupiter rises one to two hours after midnight and is quite high in the eastern sky by the time dawn begins. Brilliant Venus and the distinctly dimmer Mars—the scene of recent news reports indicating the existence of transient streams of running surface water—are, meanwhile, somewhat lower. These two worlds are located quite close to each other early in November, and form a rather close conjunction on Tuesday morning, the 3rd. Although there are generally no strong meteor showers during November, a couple of somewhat weaker showers are

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The Andromeda Galaxy, rising in the east. This approximates the view in a small pair of binoculars. Photo by Alan Hale.

worthy of mention. The Taurid shower, so-called because the meteors appear to come from the constellation Taurus (which is visible all night, rising in the east during the evening hours and close to overhead around midnight) may produce some bright meteors during the first two weeks of the month. The Leonid shower, the meteors of which appear to come from the constellation Leo which is high in the east during the morning hours, produced some especially strong displays a decade and a half ago when its parent comet, Tempel-Tuttle, returned. It will now likely produce only about 10 meteors per hour or less. November nights provide an excellent opportunity to view the nearest large galaxy to our own, located in the constellation Andromeda. This is located high in the northern sky during the evening hours this time of year, and from dark rural sites can be glimpsed with the unaided eye as a dim, hazy cloud of light. The light that we see from the Andromeda Galaxy left on its way to us almost 2½ million years ago.

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On The Menu BY SHARON NIEDERMAN

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I had the honor of participating as a judge for the 2015 New Mexico State Fair Bueno Chile Contest. As expected, competition in the 12 categories, ranging from appetizers to desserts, was fierce. Both traditional and innovative dishes were entered. All dishes used Bueno Chile products. Here are three winning entries I tasted. All recipes are reproduced with permission of the entrants. State Fair cooking contests are a great way for home cooks to show off their creativity; and the contest is a lot of fun!

Green Chile Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Rollups

A creamy fusion dish that works as well for Sunday dinner as it does on a buffet. Rollups 4 lasagna noodles, boiled 8 ounces chicken tenders, cooked and diced 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded 4 ounces Italian cheese, shredded 1 tsp. dried basil Alfredo Sauce 1 stick butter 1 Tb. cornstarch 1 cup half-and-half 1 Tb. garlic powder Pinch salt 1 cup Bueno hot green chile, diced ❧ Rollups: Combine ingredients in saucepan, except for noodles and basil. Cook on low, stirring for 10 minutes. Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in saucepan on low heat. Whisk in cornstarch, eliminating lumps. Cook 2-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly add half-and-half, continuing to stir. Add garlic powder and salt. Raise heat to medium. Keep stirring until mixture thickens, about five minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in green chile. To Assemble: Lay boiled lasagna noodles flat on oiled 9x12” baking dish. Top with chicken and cheeses. Spread ¾ of the Alfredo Sauce evenly over the top. Roll up each lasagna noodle gently. Top with a bit more cheese and add remaining Alfredo Sauce. Sprinkle with dried basil. Bake at 325⁰ F approxi-

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mately ½ hour or until cheese becomes bubbly. Cut into individual portions with a large serving spoon. Serves 2-3.

Bueno Ribs Colorado

A slow cooker main dish that cooks during your busy day, then greets you with a delicious aroma when you walk in the door. Serve with plain rice or noodles and steamed broccoli. 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed in cold water 2 pounds country-style pork ribs 2 Tbs. ground cumin 4 Tbs. Bueno New Mexico Seasoning & Rub 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (10-ounce) jar red pepper jelly ½ cup barbecue sauce, your favorite ¼ tsp. Liquid Smoke 1 cup Bueno mild red chile sauce, puree ½ cup honey mixed with ½ Tb. mild red chile powder ❧ Place beans in slow cooker. Trim excess fat and cube ribs. Coat cubed ribs with cumin and the seasoning & rub. Sear ribs in large, heavy hot skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat until browned on both sides. Drain grease. Add to slow cooker. Add chopped onion. Meanwhile, combine jelly, barbecue sauce, Liquid Smoke, and red chile sauce in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until jelly melts. Add sauce to slow cooker. Stir gently. Cook on high setting 5-6 hours. Remove cover final 20-30 minutes. Pour honey-chile mixture over ribs. Serves 4.

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Here is a colorful appetizer that took home a blue ribbon. Impress your guests! 1 pound ground beef 2 Tbs. Bueno hot red chile powder ½ tsp. garlic salt 1 Tb. garlic, minced ½ tsp. dry parsley ½ tsp. dry basil 1 (16-ounce) can tomatoes, diced Salt and pepper to taste 6 mixed red, yellow, and green baby bell peppers, seeded and halved 3 pickled jalapeño peppers, seeded and halved 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated Cilantro Sour Cream Topping 1 Tb cilantro, chopped 1 lime, squeeze for juice 1 cup sour cream ❧ Brown beef slowly, while breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any grease. Add remaining ingredients (except peppers and cheese) and simmer until most liquid is absorbed. Stuff each pepper half with a spoonful or two of beef mixture. Bake 15 minutes in a heatproof serving dish at 350⁰ F until stuffed peppers are heated through. Meanwhile, combine all ingredients called for in the Cilantro Sour Cream Topping recipe. Refrigerate. After 15 minutes of baking, remove peppers from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. Return to oven for five minutes. Remove and add a dollop of Cilantro Sour Cream Topping. Serve immediately.

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Energy Sense BY JAMES DULLEY Insulated Window Shades Save Energy and Increase Comfort

ear Jim: When it’s cold out, my home feels very chilly, especially near the windows. I can’t afford energy-efficient replacement windows right now, so can you offer alternative options? —Cara M. Dear Cara: If you feel chilly sitting near a window, you’re likely losing energy, which drives up your utility bills. This is also true during the summer when heat transfers in and forces your air conditioner to run longer. If replacement windows exceed your budget, window shades are a reasonably priced option that will help. Remember to caulk and weather strip your windows before making any other window efficiency improvements. Move a stick of lighted incense near all gaps and watch the trail of the smoke to find air leaks. Do this during windy weather, or briefly switch on an exhaust fan to draw outdoor air in through the gaps. Installing insulated window shades will provide the most improved comfort and energy savings year-round. Several years ago, I installed Warm Window shades with an R-6 insulation value in my home office. This

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ou could call it the cure for the common cold—cold floors, cold feet, and cold houses that is. Electric radiant floor heat is becoming more known in the heating industry, especially among consumers, but it is not necessarily the newest concept. You might say it’s been around a while, at least since the Roman Empire. The concept is simple: heat the flooring and the objects on the floor—the furniture, rugs, carpet, tiles, and wood—and they will radiate the warmth into the room. Heat, after all, radiates toward cooler surfaces.

with a heating element. Through much of the 20th century, hot-water wall radiators were popular for heating homes. You can still find them in old homes, most often as a visual relict or a makeshift plant stand. But with the advent of air conditioning, heated forced-air was delivered through the same air conditioning ducts, and soon took over and remains dominant. But radiant heat is seeing a resurgence. The square footage of homes heated in the United States by electric radiant heat is increasing at a steady rate. “About five percent per year,” says

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Here’s an example. Grab your hot coffee mug. You can feel the heat from the hot brew not only rising, but also radiating from the sides and the bottom. Radiant energy is a transfer of heat to a cooler surface, in this case with your hot brew, into your hands holding the cup. While heated air rises, the heat itself—the energy—radiates in any direction but always toward a cooler surface. Your comfort in the home relies not only on the temperature of the air around you, but radiant heat transfer. In the pangs of winter, your forced-air furnace blows warm air on you, but your feet are cold. That’s because heated air rises, and the coolest air swirls about your toes. Radiant heat delivers controlled comfortable heat without air ducts, dust, and noisy furnaces where it matters most—where you live in your home—not at eight feet above the floor near the ceiling. Electric radiant heat is installed in a number of ways in the flooring via cables, mats, films, or mesh netting—all

Photos, l to r: Installing electric floor radiant heating mesh netting in a bathroom. Photo courtesy of Watts Water Technologies. An example of a bathroom with radiant floor heating under tile, and a heated towel rack installed on the wall. Photo courtesy of Warmly Yours Radiant Inc.

Mark Eatherton, executive director of the Radiant Professionals Alliance. “Among new housing starts, five percent more homes each year are heated by radiant heat.” This steady growth should be no surprise according to Eatherton. “It’s economical. It’s easy to install. It’s reliable.” For additions to a home, electric panels can be laid easily beneath the flooring. There’s no furnace, and there’s no limitation on the flooring type. You can use it under wood, tile or natural stone. The benefits of radiant heat extends to heating your home where and when you need it. The heating systems can be set on programmable thermostats to economize on energy consumption. Moreover,

you can heat the rooms by zoning, heating where you need it when you want it. While electric radiant panels can be used to heat an entire house, you can also use the technology to heat small problem areas, like a cold bathroom, a kitchen, or drafty sewing room. With the diversity of products and applications, there’s virtually no limit to where the technology can be used. Electric radiant heat in particular solves heating problems for additions and remodels where removing the existing heating source or tapping into it isn’t practical. Other radiant heat sources include mats, films—some installed in the concrete, between joists, and others laid directly under carpet or wood floors. Water-based hydronic radiant heat can

be cost-prohibitive up front. Plumbing and boilers and slurry to cap the piping system are expensive. An electric floor warming system can be put under most floors without major investments. Not only does electric radiant heat have a benefit on your pocket book, there are also other benefits to using this new technology to heat your home. Without forced-air heating, you’ll see a reduction in allergens, pollutants, and dust blowing through your house. Floor warming can reduce dust mite infestations by as much as 80 percent. For allergy sufferers, that’s significant. There are no vents, no drafts, no loud furnaces or boilers, and no unsightly vents to hide with curtains, and fewer limitations on furniture placement.

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A FAMILY FUN TRADITION BY CHRIS EBOCH

Family traditions are meaningful, especially this time of year, whether it's gathering around the table for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner or traveling to a special place to be with family. The Napier family from the Socorro area shares its adventure of a family tradition that runs all year round.

riathlons are races that combine three sporting events—typically running, swimming, and cycling. That intimidates many people, but for Lynette Napier, the triathlon was a great fit. Lynette began running at age 30, then started doing triathlons with a friend. She liked them because, “You could swim, you could bike and you could run, and you didn’t have to do a huge amount of one.” She entered the Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon about 15 years ago and has done it “pretty much every year” since. Sometimes she participates as part of a team, splitting the three events, a 400-meter swim, 20K bike ride, and 5K run. (That’s eight lengths in the local pool, 12½ miles on the bicycle, and about a threemile run.) Lynette plans to do the entire triathlon herself for at least the next two years until she turns 70. Chances are she’ll have company. Lynette’s husband. Peter, is also a runner, and they raised three active children. Their son, Mathew, says, “I can remember as a small kid riding my bike next to my dad while he ran. Exercise in our home was just a normal part of our everyday life.” Mathew has since tackled eight Ironman triathlons, which include a complete 26.2-mile marathon.

Raising Young Athletes The children married active spouses and are now raising their own young athletes. Lynette’s son, James, runs marathons, and his wife, Melinda, does triathlons. James says, “I enjoy playing and watching sports because they have always been a big part of my life. Mom has always been a good role model, and she set the bar high to keep up our level of activities. I look for opportunities to introduce my boys to sports and activities that get them moving so they will continue to stay active through their lives too.” The technique seems to work, as James’ son, Roland, age seven, says, “I like to play and try all types of sports and games. I like to walk my dog and swim, ride bikes, and hike with my family.” Mathew’s wife, Erin, does marathons and runs with two young children in a running stroller. Despite the family focus on athletics,

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Mathew says it’s important for children to join activities by choice. “Erin and I impress upon them the benefits and joys of the activity, and let them self-discover the love for it. We try to lead by example. I try to include the kids as much as possible during my Ironman training. First, I push them in a runner, and as soon as they can ride a bike I start taking them on runs with me. I help them up the hills and encourage them along. The sense of accomplishment they gain biking 10-plus miles with me at a young age is priceless!” “Exercise has always been a way in our family,” Lynette says. She has nine grandchildren in Albuquerque and one in Little Rock, Arkansas. “I expect them all to carry on the traditions.” Family members participate in a variety of races together. “We do the half marathon a lot, or go to Albuquerque or Los Alamos

to do their triathlons,” Lynette says. “I did the Olympic Triathlon at Elephant Butte.” In an Olympic triathlon, each event is twice as long as in the Socorro Chile Harvest “Sprint” Triathlon. “My son [Mathew] trained me for that one. It’s a nice family thing to do together.” About five years ago, nine family members did the Socorro adult triathlon, including Lynette, Peter, their daughter Jenny, daughter-in-law Melinda, Mathew, and four grandchildren.

Into the Community Lynette, who is a member of Socorro Electric Cooperative, has also spread the love of sports beyond her family, into the community. Six years ago she initiated the Socorro Chile Harvest “Youth” Triathlon, sponsored by Socorro Striders and Riders. “We had 59 kids this year,” Lynette notes. “It’s a lot of work, but it’s neat to see children exercising and having fun with it.” Roland came in first in his age group for the boys. The seven of her grandchildren who are old enough, have all participated in either the youth or adult triathlon at some point. “Now I’ve got two more grandsons and one granddaughter who will hopefully come up through the youth and go on,” Lynette says. “My 10 grandchildren keep me motivated to keep moving.” Mathew says, “Through the kids triathlon, she has created an amazing event to bring the joy of exercise and achievement to kids who may not otherwise get it. My mom and dad’s longevity and consistency at which they still exercise is inspiring. They are an example to me and to my kids, and I hope to be able achieve the same in my life!” Roland adds, “I am proud of Grandma, and I want to live like her.” As this family proves, you’re never too young—or too old—to be an athlete.

family, along with a Photos, page 14: Three generations of the Napier in 2010. A grandson family friend, at the Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon Chile Harvest "Youth" of Lynette Napier's, running in the 2014 Socorro of Lynette Napier's Triathlon. Photos this page, top to bottom: Two Chile Harvest "Youth" granddaughters—one cycling in the 2011 Socorro rro Chile Harvest Triathlon; and the other running in the 2015 Soco er. "Youth" Triathlon. Photos courtesy of Lynette Napi

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PANCAKE STORIES CUENTOS DEL PANQUEQUE By Peggy Pond Church 2013, 84 pages, $19.95 University of New Mexico Press 1-800-249-7737; www.unmpress.com Peggy Pond Church was an esteemed New Mexican author of a number of books; the most well-known is The House at Otowi Bridge: The Story of Elizabeth Warner and Los Alamos. She has also published poetry, journals, and children’s books including Shoes for the Santo Niño. The Pancake Stories are lighthearted and whimsical, each one translated into Spanish by Noël Chilton, with delightful, old-fashioned pen-and-ink drawings by Elizabeth Comfort Church. Timothy Taylor is the hero of most of these stories, old enough to read a cookbook, but the hem of his mother’s apron brushes his shoes. When he adds too much baking soda to the pancake batter, his pancake bumps against the ceiling. (See the unique view from above, page four.) Another story called, “Fighting’s Not to be Thought Of” shows how two old lady twins get along in tight quarters without quarreling. A fun read.

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NEW MEXICO CUISINE: RECIPES JAMES RIELY GORDON: HIS FROM THE LAND OF ENCHANTMENT COURTHOUSES AND OTHER PUBLIC ARCHITECTURE By Clyde Casey 2013, 208 pages, $14.95 University of New Mexico Press 1-800-249-7737; www.unmpress.com Those of us who are lucky enough to live in New Mexico know our cuisine is unique. Our blend of Native American, Spanish, French, and “cowboy chuck” has evolved over the centuries into the wide range of recipes we enjoy today. Clyde Casey is a well-known cookbook author who lives with his wife in Roswell. He says he fell in love with New Mexican fare in a Santa Fe restaurant 40 years ago. “The clear assertive flavors and bright colors coupled with the sassy heat gave me an appetite and true appreciation for this festive food …” This attractive book includes many quick recipes as well as more challenging ones and was the winner of the 2010 New Mexico Book Award for Best Cookbook. It includes everything from appetizers, soups and stews, breads, main and side dishes, vegetarian cuisine, chile, sauces, salsas, and desserts. Many are served with a tidbit of history. Just reading the recipes makes your mouth water. Five stars!

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By Chris Meister 2011, 384 pages, $49.95 Texas Tech University Press 1-800-621-8476; www.ttupress.org This well-researched study on J. Riely Gordon, a respected San Antoniobased architect at the turn of the 20th century, is the story not only of Gordon’s personal triumphs in the creation of popular civic buildings, but delves into various aspects of his career: the legal wrangling, intrigue, competition, and corruption, like rapids through which Gordon learns to negotiate his way to success. Despite these barriers, Gordon designed impressive county courthouses and monuments in Texas and the Northeast, as shown in 150 black and white, and 54 color photos. His style evolves according to budgets and popular trends from Tuscan columns, Romanesque arches to central rotundas with domes in the “City Beautiful” style with porticos and arcaded porches. During this significant period, the craft of construction graduated into architecture as a profession. Recommended for any library interested in architectural history.

SPIRIT TALK: BOOK OF DAYS By Minisa Crumbo 2015, 219 Pages, $17.99 Tate Publishing www.minisacrumbo.com The author, part Citizen Band and Muscogee, is from the black-jack hills of northeast Oklahoma. She draws on the spirit wisdom of the Grandmothers in the form of the Medicine Wheel to serve as a reliable guide through changing seasons. “In daily life we interface, depend upon, and make use of everything, often without ceremony, offering, seeking permission, acknowledgement or gratitude, or even notice. Most things are freely given, but often we remain unceremonious takers.” This disconnect, she says, makes us vulnerable to ancient forces and energies, benign or not, with which we co-exist on the Earth. … “Remember, first of all, that you are a sacred being of God and never ever forget it.” Spirit Talk is positive and reverential, a cultural resource on how to find a balanced, meaningful and loving platform from which to evolve in connection with family, community, Mother Earth, and Father Sky. To submit a book for review: include contact information and where to order.

Don’t overshare. Social media can be fun, yet some things posted publicly can compromise safety online and offline. • Your birthdate is key information to accessing many accounts. If you want to share your birthday online, consider not sharing the year. • Your mother’s maiden name, your favorite pet, the street on which you grew up, and even your favorite sports teams can be used to answer challenge questions to access various accounts. Keep this information shared with friends only, if possible, or pick non-factual responses to use consistently in response to security challenge questions. “Favorite pet? Abraham Lincoln.” • Consider not using your full legal name on public social media accounts.

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Keeping your personal information secure online might seem like a difficult task, thanks in part to nearly constant news of breaches, bugs, and hacks. Luckily there are steps you can take to increase your online security and decrease the likelihood that a malicious hacker will steal your private data.

Be skeptical. Bring the same skepticism you’d bring in the brick-and-mortar world to your experiences online. • You wouldn’t provide your credit card number, Social Security number, and mother’s maiden name to a stranger on the street. Don’t do it online. Only provide it to trusted sources on secure sites. Look for “https” or a padlock symbol in the address bar. • If you receive an e-mail purporting to be from a known entity, like your bank or credit card, asking you to click through to log into your account, instead go directly to the site by typing the URL into the address bar. You can also call the number on your card or the official website to inquire about the e-mail. • Use a credit card with consumer protections to shop online instead of your debit card, which would give a thief direct access to your checking or savings account. Try to use only one card for all your online purchases to further reduce risk exposure.

Arm yourself. It will be more difficult to keep your information secure online if your computer, tablet, smartphone, browser, and home network are vulnerable. • Secure your wireless network—and all your devices—with strong passcodes that use a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Change your passwords once every six months. • Only use public wireless networks that are secure. If you must use an unsecured network, do not conduct financial transactions. • Make sure your operating system and browsers operate with the latest updates and security patches. • Use security software on your computers and run regular scans. • To keep digital documents safe, you can encrypt your computer, your tablet, and your phone. Alternatively, keep important or sensitive documents, like medical records and tax returns, on an external hard drive that isn’t connected to the Internet; plug into it only when you must access those documents. • Keep information safe offline, too. Securely shred any bills, financial statements, prescription labels, health information, receipts, and similar documents you do not need or want to keep. The personal information in these paper documents could compromise your identity both on- and offline. Consider opting-out of pre-approved credit offers that, if they fell in the wrong hands, could allow someone to apply for credit in your name. Call 1-800-5-OPTOUT or visit www.optoutprescreen.com

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Reduce, reuse, recycle, and redact! • Before donating your old electronics to charity or taking them to your local e-recycler, delete all data. Instructions and apps exist to walk you through wiping your electronics clean of all traces of you, and it’s an important part of keeping your personal correspondence and online identity out of the hands of strangers, illintentioned or otherwise.

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hen you listen to Coach Tommy Negrete on the crosscountry course, you will detect two things immediately. One, he’s serious about the task at hand—encouraging his Moriarty High School runners to push themselves to succeed, to train harder, and run faster; and reach beyond perceived limits. As the 2015 season comes to a close, it appears his leadership is paying off as his team is poised for success. Another thing you will notice about Coach Negrete is his manner of speech. “Southerners talk music,” said Mark Twain, of that sweet cadence that comes forth from the maw of southern folk. And Negrete is that—a southerner. He originated from Houston, Texas, “born and raised, sir,” he says with euphonic quality. It’s where he came of age, got educated, and worked for a phone company for a long and fulfilling career—and from where he eventually moved on to land in Tajique with his wife Laverne, and their dogs and horses. They enjoy the quiet rural life in the Torrance County community on the east flank of the Manzano Mountains where he is a co-op member of Central New Mexico Electric Cooperative. “We have some elbow room,” says Negerte. “I enjoy that.” And as if to punctuate the point, he says, “I am not a couch potato—you will rarely find me sitting around unless it’s to watch the Texans play football. I’ll be riding my horses or working with my bird dogs.” Athletics is in Coach Negrete’s blood. He began running track and

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cross-country in 1960. He ran for the Boys Club, Red Shield, and the public schools that he attended in Houston, eventually working his way into coaching while simultaneously having a fulfilling career with a communications company. He coached his two sons, and other young men and women in pole-vaulting and cross-country in Texas. One of his sons competed professionally in track and field. Nine years ago, Coach Negrete wended his way to New Mexico where he coached at Estancia High School and worked at the nearby Corrections Corporations of America prison as its recreation director. He says with a wink and a grin, “I taught the prisoners to pole-vault—but with a limit. Nine feet was high enough.” Coach Negrete has coached pole-vaulting and cross-country at Moriarty for the last five years, the last two as the team’s head coach. So what motivates a man with 50-plus years experience? “I love the sport,” he says emphatically. “I’m giving no one my second-best effort—I give them my all.” And he expects that from his runners, who often hear him in his southern accent at high volume: “Son, get them knees up, swing them arms, bring it home, son. Bring. It. Home!” The fervor by which he leads the young runners brings to mind what legendary football coach George Halas said of athletics. “What makes a good coach? Complete dedication.” Negrete’s got it.

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es, we know Halloween just passed, and Thanksgiving is weeks away. But you know what, in no time flat you will be thinking about what Christmas gifts you need to get before time really gets away. Well, here’s a few ideas to bring some Christmas cheer, be it a stocking stuffer or something a bit larger. If you have a camper, hunter or backpacker in your life who may need to keep some electronics charged and ready to use, consider a solar-powered charger. These small and nottoo-expensive devices can power a camera or cell phone or global positioning unit. All they need is a little sunshine, and there is certainly no shortage of that in New Mexico. New Mexico has a diverse array of plant and animal life, which changes by elevation. The higher you go, the cooler and wetter it becomes,

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so wildlife is different depending on where you stand. You can catch warm water black bass at Bill Evans Lake in the southwest, cool water tiger muskie at Bluewater Lake, and trout that dwell in the coldest of water in the headwaters of the Pecos River in the high country. With a Quick Reference Publishing’s Freshwater Fishes of the Southern Rocky Mountains, $8 new, you can identify with ease any of the 64 fishes you might catch by hook-and-line. Full disclosure: I wrote it. Another disclosure: it fits perfectly in a glove box, tackle box, a hip pocket— and in a stocking hanging on the mantle. Our official state fish, the Rio Grande cutthroat trout, graces the cover. The Rio Grande cutthroat trout swims the Pecos headwaters, the same turf trod by Dr. Elliot S. Barker dating back to the late 19th century. Barker came to New Mexico with his family in the 1880s, settling on the east flank of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Barker would come of age in those mountains, fishing and hunting, and eventually working for the fledgling U.S.

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Forest Service. The man also served as director of New Mexico Game and Fish Department for a quarter century. And, lucky for us, he was an expressive man. He authored the book Beatty’s Cabin in 1953. You can get either a first edition hardcover or buy a used paperback. In either case, it’s a must-read for anyone interested in the out-of-doors, conservation, and natural history of New Mexico. Visit amazon.com to purchase any of the books mentioned.

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20-FOOT AND 40-FOOT STEEL, USED CARGO containers, FOB, El Paso. Call 915-595-4021. WINDMILL FOR SALE. AEROMOTOR, 8-FOOT MILL on a 30-foot Tower. Good condition. $2,900. Call Ted at 575-895-5154. FOR SALE: PONDEROSA AND ASPEN TREES, up to 20 feet tall. Tree Spade, $1,700. Call 505-638-5446.

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SOLAR SUBMERSIBLE WELL PUMPS. EASY TO install, reliable, and affordable. Pumps and controller carry a two-year warranty. Affordable installation is available. For more information visit www.solarwellpumpsonline.com or call 505-429-3093.

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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/Visa. 575-682-2308, 1-800-603-8272.

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12” ROCKWELL RADIAL ARMSAW WITH STEEL stand, new condition, perfect for garage or barn workshop, for heavy lumber, 220 volt with extra blades. New $1500, now $375. pdnambe@gmail.com Call 505-699-3977. WANTED: OLDER AIRSTREAM, SPARTAN, SILVER STREAK, Avion or similar style travel trailer. Any condition considered. Finders fee paid for your help. Please call Rick at 505- 690-8272. 930 CASE DIESEL TRACTOR; 2 - 7 yard dump trucks; 2 -20 F flat bed trailers; 1 gooseneck; 1 pull type; 246 International engine overhauled; 5.9 Cummins diesel engine, 100K miles, transmission and rear end. Chevrolet 350 engine, transmission and rear end, 15K miles; Ford 1/2 ton, 4 wheel drive utility truck; Dodge dually, 1 ton utility truck. Ganon box blade with reaper. 505-617-4141 or 505-454-0781. 1998 MACK 600,1998 SUPER 10 TRANSMISSION, new tires all around, single axle custom diamond plate, aluminum flatbed, 2-5/16” gooseneck ball, 3 bucket seats in the back sleeper, $16,500. 505-264-2711.

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AFFORDABLE SOLAR WATER PUMPS. HELICAL ROTOR, Centrifugal, and Pneumatic. Got problems with sugar sand, call and see if we have a solution for you. Solutions4u@ yucca.net or 505-407-6553. www.solutions4u-solar.net 910 CATERPILLAR LOADER: 200 HOURS, COMPLETE engine overhaul, good rubber, pallet forks and bucket, $15,500. 545-B Fiat/Allis Loader: fair rubber, log forks, only $9,000. Pallet forks, frame and slide bar: adapt to your machine, $500. Cattle guard: 7’ x 12’, heavy duty, $800. Call 505-425-6253.

Country Critters THE DECEMBER DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 9TH. Thank you for your business! ANATOLIAN SHEPHERD / GREAT PYRENEES PUPS. Proven sheep guardians. Born and raised with sheep. Zero predator loss, intelligent and aggressive. Available November 15th. Call 1-575-586-1323.

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WATER DOWSING AND CONSULTING. PROVEN SUCCESS, 39 years experience, in Lincoln county, will travel. Call Elliot Topper: 575354-2984, 575-937-2722.

NEW MEXICO DRINKING WATER STORAGE TANKS: Heavy Duty Black Poly. Fittings customized to your needs, NRCS and EQUIP approved. High Specific Gravity, Heavy Weight, Long Warranty, Algae Resistant, Black NRCS Water Tanks. 1-800-603-8272, 575-682-2308.

COFFINS, CASKETS & URNS PEOPLE BUY before they die. Direct delivery to funeral homes in New Mexico. Storage program available. Call 505-286-9410 for FREE brochure. Visit us at www.facebook.com/theoldpinebox or www.theoldpinebox.com

A PEACEFUL PLACE TO RETIRE, 3 acres in Lincoln County next to National Forest. Good access, county maintained, power and phone. Owner financing. Discount to retired military. 505-281-2598.

EXCELLENT QUALITY BLACK ANGUS BRED HEIFERS. Bred to low birth weight Angus bulls. Start Calving March 1st. Call 575-799-3233 or 575-584-2674.

HOMESCHOOL CURRICULUM. INDIVIDUALIZED FOR LEARNING ANYWHERE, anytime! Options: Print-Internet-downloads to smartphones. Fall Discounts up to 40%! www.pacworks.com

RAINBOW HOUSE. ELEGANT 2,600 SQUARE FOOT home on 12 acres at Timberlake, near Ramah, New Mexico. Private lake access, astounding Zuni sandstone cliff vistas, modern adobe construction, forest, walled flower garden. Nature-Properties.com

NOT ALL WATER TANKS ARE CREATED EQUAL! Is Quality, Value and Longevity important to you? Buy High Specific Gravity, Heavy Weight, Long Warranty, Superior Black NRCS tanks. Notice: lowest prices only provide minimum standards, lower weights, and shorter warranties. Find out more! 575-430-1010.

LIVESTOCK PROTECTION DOGS (LPD’S) AKC REGISTERED Anatolian Shepherd puppies and dog for sale. Call 505-351-4522 or 505927-1542 or warpweave@windstream.net for detailed information. WATER TANK: 10,000 GALLON GALVANIZED STEEL potable clean with manway suitable for subdivision, livestock, etc. $4,000. Will deliver 575-756-4100. HORSE TRAILER-SS DURALINE, GOOSENECK, LIVING QUARTERS, tackroom, 2 or 3 horse; $7,000 OBO Must sell! Pool table: wood, slate, leather pockets, accessories included, $600. Call Trish at 505-290-2699. EQUESTRIAN HAY FOR SALE: THIS EQUESTRIAN Blend is a permanent pasture hay tailored to a horse’s nutritional needs. It provides a high quality, fine stemmed forage that is high in protein and is endophyte free. Call 575-224-7461. 50 BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE. COMMERCIAL Angus heifers bred to solid black Corriente bulls for easy calving. $2,500/head. Located in Bingham, Socorro County. Call 505-321-0316. GOATS FOR SALE. RODEO, NEW MEXICO area. La Macha and Nubien Mix. Call 575-557-2506. WANTED: PASTURE FOR 100-300 YEARLINGS IN 2016, within 300 miles from Ruidoso. Call 830-634-2934 or 210-279-9842. 2014 HAYGRAZER 4’X6’ ROUND BALES, STILL green inside. $100 per ton, $55 per bale. And 2015 Wheat Hay 4’x6’ Round Bales, slight rain damage, green inside. $80 per bale. Prices - in Field 30 miles Southeast of Portales. Call 575-760-4223 or 575-273-4220.

FOR SALE OR TRADE. 50 SQUARE feet of Sunset pre-cast stone veneer plus 12 feet of corners. Call 575-421-3638. LARGE, CUSTOM-MADE WOOD BURNING STOVE WITH blower. Can heat 1,000 square feet. $1,500. Call 575-835-4618. TRAILER FOR ATV OR DIRT BIKES: HFTW, 8 feet long, 15 inch tires. Barbecue grill on wheels, grill is 4 feet wide and 10 feet long, has 4 feet walkway, will cook for 300 to 400 people, can pull anywhere. Also kitchen woodstove has water tank in excellent condition. Lee Cordova, Moriarty, NM. 505-469-0181. IT IS WOOD SAWMILL AROMATIC RED cedar lumber, tongue and groove paneling closet lining. $3 a square foot. Call 575-278-2433 in Folsom, New Mexico. PECOS PABLO SHANGHAIED! MARRIED OFF TO Pecos Maria. Capulin jelly, jams and honey. Sweet six pack. Look for the blue Toyota Tundra, American flag, attached ball and chain. pecospablo@hotmail.com, 505-603-2310. RANNEY RANCH GRASSFED / GRASSFINISHED BEEF, Certified AGA and AWA. Young Angus beef raised on native grassland, Corona, NM. No hormones/antibiotics. Halves/wholes, dry-aged, processed to specs. www.ranneyranch.com SLEEP COMFORT, SPLIT KING/2 TWIN-SIZE FULLY adjustable beds with built-in vibrators/individual remote controls. Very clean. $750 OBO. Kenmore 16-speed mixer, #23869253, whisk, flat beater, dough hooks. Works good. $60 OBO. 575-437-7763.

Roof Over Your Head VEGUITA, NEW MEXICO. 1¼ A.C. LOT. Well and electricity. Call 505-358-9471.

75 ACRES. 449 TIMBERLAKE ROAD, RAMAH, New Mexico. Electric, water, septic. Two 40-foot storage units covered by 52’x 50’ roof. Camp sites with water, electric. Very beautiful. $528,000. Call 928-978-3164. FOR SALE: MORA VALLEY, APPROXIMATELY 20 acres dry land and 15 acres mountains. Serious inquiries only. Contact Mike at 505-753-6338. 7 ACRES BETWEEN RUIDOSO AND NOGAL, New Mexico. Grassland, pinons, juniper; horse fenced, 2-stall barn. Restrictive covenants on home building. $85,000. 3 acres for $45,000. Call 575-937-7793. PLAZA BLANCA: CLOSE TO ABIQUIU. 5 level acres with electric close by only $39,500. With no-down owner financing, $434.93 for 20 years! Gatt Realty. 505-685-4677. EL RITO HIGHWAY. 3 ACRES FRONTING Highway 554 only $24,500! No down $294.04 for 15 years! Gatt Realty, 505-685-4677. SANTA CALIFORNIA CITY BEHIND RIO ARRIBA County Fairgrounds. 1 acre, well/septic, $1,000 down, $378.05 for 15 years or $32,500 cash. 2 acres, electric in road, $16,500, no down $236.73 for 10 years. 3.2 acres, no down $286.94 for 10 years or $20,000 cash! Gatt Realty, 505-685-4677.

FOR SALE: 550+ ACRE RANCH. ACREAGE subdivided into 6 paddocks, allowing rotation of herd. One “out of service” windmill. Two “in service” submergible pump wells. Good 4-6 strand barb wire perimeter fences. 2,200 square foot dwelling, 1,300 square foot shop/garage. 8.5 miles south of Mountainair, NM in Manzano Mountains foothills. Elevation 6,800 feet. Access to school bus and rural mail routes. Call 903982-6352 for additional information. COUNTRY LIVING! 2 AND 3 BEDROOM, 2 bath mobile homes on 1 acre in Highland Meadows Estates, 25 miles west of Albuquerque off I-40, low down, low monthly, owner financing. Call 505-814-9833. MOUNTAIN LOT. 1.75 ACRES. NEXT TO Coyote Creek State Park. 20 miles south of Angel Fire. Great view of mountains. Mature aspens, firs, and pines. Year round access. Contact: blancojim41@yahoo.com for more information and pictures. Eager to sell: Cash, $15,000. Consider most offers. FIVE OLDER MOBILE HOMES ON RURAL Ranch in Northeastern Colfax County. FREE to you for hauling them off. Lots of good scrap metal. Call 575-278-3665. LOG CABIN WITH METAL ROOF. APPROXIMATELY 800 square feet. You move or dismantle. $2,000 cash. Call 575-278-3665. HORSE PROPERTY, GRANTS/MILAN. BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF Zuni Mountains. 2,800 square feet. 3 bedroom, 2½ bath on 4 acres. 250K. Owner financing. 505-287-0379. NEW MEXICO MOUNTAIN HOME/HUNTING LODGE. TWO cabins, 25.5+ acres in Unit 13. 37 Lasso Lane, Pie Town. View at ponderosalodgeatwildhorse.com and contact Dave Hanneman at hannemans@cox.net for additional information.

1/2 ACRE AT GRASS MT., PECOS, New Mexico. 1 mile before iron gate, close access to Jack’s Creek and the Pecos River. Call Art for information at 505-220-8268.

LOVELY 3 BEDROOM KARSTON HOME WITH many upgrades on 30.56 acres of pinon/ juniper fenced land near Magdalena, New Mexico. Includes barn/garage, loafing shed, well house, greenhouse, studio, and hen house. A must see! Asking $215,000. nmmomma11ama@gmail.com, 575-418-7333.

ESTATE SALE : FOR SALE OR trade, two lots (1.61 acres) in Pendaries Village, Rociada, New Mexico. Water and electricity are at the property line. This is a beautiful home site. No excavation required. If you like to golf, ski, hike, fish, or just sitting on the porch in solitude, you need to see it. A short term note possible with reasonable down payment. For more information call 1-903-258-0985 or 1-575-760-6415.

1990’S AIRLOCK CABIN, MLS201500260. 13 WIGWAM Trail, Pecos River Retreat, Ilfield, NM, between Santa Fe and Las Vegas. View of Rowe Mesa, private access to Pecos River. 3 acres, community utilities. New condition, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Heatilator fireplace, propane furnace, insulated double garage, covered RV parking. $229,500. Contact owner, 505-690-1062, or realtor, James Congdon.

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LAND FOR SALE IN RAINSVILLE, NM. 8.25 acres, in beautiful Mora County. Gorgeous 360 degree views, including the Jicarita Mountains. Water rights. Coyote Creek borders property. Utilities in and up to property. Nice hidden little area. Lots of potential. $65,000 OBO. Call 575-224-7461. BEAUTIFUL HOME IN PARADISE WITH 7 lots. Great year-round climate, bird-watching capitol of Southwestern Arizona. National forest located nearby. One bedroom, one bath guest house. Two-story main home has two bedrooms, one bath. Has area that could be converted into two additional bedrooms, game room with spa. Hunters dream processing meat room, walk-in refrigeration unit, stainless steel sinks and table meat saw. Furniture and appliances. Getaway home at the gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains. Price reduced. Call 928-339-4806. Asking $149,900. LOOKING FOR WATER? GIFTED TO FIND underground streams. Reputable dowser, 50 years experience. To God be the Glory! Contact Joe Graves at 575-758-3600, in Taos, 75 miles north of Santa Fe. God Bless You. AFRAID OF FLOODS, TORNADOES, TSUNAMIS? TIRED of snow and ice? 80 quiet/peaceful rural acres 17 miles south of Carrizozo, New Mexico; 2.2 miles south of Oscuro, east of Hwy. 54. View of Oscura Mountains on west, Sierra Blanca on east. Make offer. E.R. Haldane, e-mail rhaldane@live.com or phone 505-281-2221. THREE-5 ACRE LOTS CONNECTED IN TIMBER Lake Ranch, Ramah, NM. Forested, views, elevation 7,300 ft., electric, phone, borders national forest. Will negotiate. 505-783-4046 or 520-825-9172. Ask for Chuck or Sophia.

Things that Go Vroom! 2011 RAM 2500 DIESEL 6.7 PICKUP, 4-wheel drive, 6-speed manual transmission. Never driven hard! Quad cab, short bed. Needs nothing. Excellent condition. $29,000 cash. Call 575682-2308, Tularosa, New Mexico area. 2015 FORD F-250 SD XLT SUPERCAB, 4x4, 6.7L V8 Diesel engine, blue, beautiful cloth interior, towing package, Only 2,100 miles, clean, CARFAX, $44,950. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD LT, 6.6L V8 engine, turbo diesel, 4x4, crew cab, automatic, beautiful cloth interior, towing package, Only 38K miles, clean, CARFAX, $44,850. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106.

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2010 CHEVY AREO, 50,000 MILES, $4,200. 2015 Charger, 14,800 miles, $22,700. 1970 Chevy short box, partially restored, 454 automatic with new parts to finish, sell or trade. 1972 Chevy C20, 33,405 miles. 700R Transmission, 67-72 fenders, 440 engine 2005 Dodge pickup box. Dodge 360 heads. Semi sleeper. Looking for 1972 or older cars, trucks, street rod, running or not. Lemitar, 575-838-0758. 2014 DODGE RAM 1500 TRADESMAN, QUAD cab, 5.7L V8 engine, 4x4, automatic, only 39K miles, beautiful cloth interior, towing package, $31,500. www.uniqueenterprises. com or call 505-832-5106. 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500 HD LT, 6.6L V8 turbo diesel engine, automatic, Z71 package, 4x4, crew cab, beautiful cloth interior, seats 6, towing package, 82K miles, $38,950. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2011 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, 4X4, 5.3L, V8 engine, automatic, crew cab, black, towing package, only 101K miles, beautiful leather interior, seats 5, clean, CARFAX, $26,750. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2011 DODGE RAM 2500 LARAMIE, 6.7L turbo diesel engine, 4x4, automatic, long bed, crew cab, white, 129K miles, clean, CARFAX, $29,800. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2007 DODGE RAM 2500, 5.9L L6 turbo diesel, single cab, long bed, 4x4, gold, clean cloth interior, running boards, automatic, 171,401 miles, clean, CARFAX, $19,750. www. uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2006 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD WORK TRUCK, 6.6L V8 turbo diesel engine, 4x4, crew cab, automatic, clean leather interior, towing package, only 118K miles, $24,900. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT MEGA cab, 4x4, 5.9L L6 turbo diesel engine, only one owner, Automatic, Running boards, Power seats, 137K miles, $33,900. www.uniqueenterprises.com or call 505-832-5106. 2004 FORD F250 SD SUPERCAB, 6.8L V10 engine, 4x4, automatic, long bed, clean cloth interior, towing package, 134K miles, clean, CARFAX. www.uniqueenterprises. com or call 505-832-5106. 1993 CHEVROLET CAMERO Z-28. 350 CUBIC inch LT-1, V-8 engine. New CD player, aluminum wheels, power windows, power steering, automatic transmission. $1,850. 505-294-7209. Edgewood area.

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Vintage Finds WANTED: NEW MEXICO MOTORCYCLE LICENSE PLATES 1900-1958. Paying $100, $1,000 each. Also, buying some New Mexico car plates 1900-1923. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804. BEFORE THE SNOW FLIES, SHOP ROUGH Rider Antiques in Las Vegas. We have one-of-a-kind, inexpensive gifts for the cowpoke, schoolmarm, rodeo queen, whiz kid, your granny and everybody in between. Hats, boots, belts, bolo ties, maybe a saddle. Books, maps, atlases, art, sheet music, records. Estate, costume and Native American jewelry plus pure Bling. Beads, buttons, fabric, linens, clothing, bags. Jadeite, Depression Glass, Fiesta, Ironstone, Carnival and Ruby Glass for the collector. And what’s hot: industrial look bins and baskets, “farm” parts, old tools, rustic wood and rusty iron. 501 Railroad, across the street from the Castaneda, a Fred Harvey Hotel. Open Monday through Saturday, 10-5. Sunday noon to 4 p.m. 505454-8063. Bring the truck! WANTED: NEW MEXICO AUTOMOBILE LICENSE DIRECTORY (“The Zia Book”), and Motor Vehicle Register books, 1900-1949. Library discards OK. Paying $75-$100 per volume. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 880520640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804. WANTED: NEW MEXICO HIGHWAY JOURNAL MAGAZINE, 1923-1927. Paying $10-$25 single issues, $400-$800 bound volumes. Library discards OK. Bill Johnston, Box 640, Organ, NM 88052-0640. E-mail: NMhistory@totacc.com or telephone 575-382-7804. BUYING OLD STUFF: GAS PUMPS AND parts 1960s 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. Gas Guy in Embudo, 505-852-2995. I BUY SPANISH COLONIAL SPURS, STIRRUPS, horse bits with jingles, weapons, etc. Also, old New Mexico handmade/carved furniture. Call 505-753-9886. THREE BRONZE REPLICAS OF C.M. RUSSELL Bronco Buster Cheyenne, Scalp; and two John Wayne pictures for sell. Call 575-265-9107.

RAILROAD ITEMS WANTED: LANTERNS, LOCKS, KEYS, badges, uniforms, dining car china, etc. Especially seeking items from early New Mexico railroads such as: AT&SF, D&RG, EP&NE, EP&SW, and C&S. Randy Dunson. 575-356-6919. VINTAGE TOOLS AND ODDITIES FROM THE Industrial Age. Objects for collectors and users from various trades. Buy, sell, barter, and consign. Gray Matter, Art and Artifacts. 926 Baca Street, Baca Street Studios #5, Santa Fe. 505-780-0316.

When Opportunity Knocks WORK FROM HOME. SIMPLY RETURN CALLS. $1,000+ a day. No selling, explaining or convincing to do ever. Not a job, not MLM. Full training and support. Call 505-685-0966. GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE! ROBERTSGORDON Infrared, gas fired natural and LP Vantage II Heaters. All must go! Heaters, tubing, alum reflectors, filters, and many extras. Call Julian at 505-660-3048. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2016 (WITH THE FEBRUARY 2016 issue), enchantment classified ads rates will increase in price. Cost is $20 for up to the first 40 words per ad, per category. Each additional word is 50¢. If you have any questions, please call 505-9824671. Thank you. MARINE SERVICE BUSINESS FOR SALE, CLOVIS, NM, formerly Prince Marine, $25,000. Includes: inventory of parts, $30,000 value; OMC Mercury Specialty tools, $10,000 value; OMC service manuals ‘60-’05, Mercury service manuals ‘75-’00, parts book ‘60-’05, Dynamometer, $2,500 value; pressure washer, $350 value; 7 each lower units, $4,500 value; assorted OMC engines ‘25-’90; 4 large/2 small motor stands; 6-parts stands, 2-parts drawers; 4 work benches; 5 bookcases/tables. Call 575-769-0451. FOR SALE: SMALL RESTAURANT IN ROY, NM. Code compliant, 1,400 square foot fully equipped building, located at the intersection of Highways 120 and 39. Owner financing available. 575-485-2622 or 575-643-5996. FOR SALE: TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP IN Española, NM (est. 1989). 2,000 squarefoot metal building on two city lots. Will sell with or without shop equipment. Owner will carry. Interested? Call 505-9273659 or 505-423-2685.

My Favorite Mascot Congratulations to this month's winners! We have awesome winning mascots from Smokey Bear to the Coyotes! Santa and his crew get mighty hungry in December. So, gather your baking ingredients and whip up a batch of Cookies for Santa. Have a joyous time. January is your month Youth Artists! You can draw whatever you want for Artist Choice. Be creative and use your imagination.

Remember: Print your name, age, mailing address, phone number, and co-op name on your drawings. Otherwise, your drawings are disqualified. Remember: color, dark ink or pencil on plain white 8.50 x 11.00 size paper is best. Mail to: Youth Editor, 614 Don Gaspar Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505. Entries must be here by the 9th of the month before publication. Each published artist receives $10 for his or her work.

Bryseis Cabello, Age 10, Lovington

Elijah Gonzales, Age 9, Rowe

Saisravya Bandla, Age 11, San Jon

Seth Dreier, Age 11, Deming

Luke Love, Age 6, Sandia Park

Hope Bilbrey, Age 13, Kenna

Shenoa Yazzie, Age 11, Thoreau

Rezyh Rubbo, Age 8, Caballo

Mistidawn Roybal, Age 10, Pecos

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