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DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The Fourth of July season is a “nightmare” for one city councilwoman, who has pets that do not respond well to the bangs and booms of fireworks.

Farmington City Councilor Mary Fischer asked the fire chief and city attorney whether fireworks could be banned this season, not only because of the drought but because they are noisy.

“We need to be attacking it not only from a fire problem but a noise issue as well,” Fischer said, when she asked what could be done to limit the sale of fireworks not only in Farmington

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Smart signal system could ease traffic congestion DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Traffic flow on East Main Street could be improved by next year, once a new “intelligent” signal system is installed from Hutton Avenue to English Road.

The Adaptive Signal Control Technology will be installed on 11 signals, following the Farmington City Council’s acceptance of a $400,000 grant from the New Mexico Department of Transportation’s Transportation, Community and System Preservation Project. The Public Works Department and Traffic Engineering submitted the grant request to “modernize” the East

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A new traffic light system that uses adaptive signal control technology will be installed at this intersection of Hutton Avenue and Main Street. The technology will be used in traffic signals along East Main to English Road. – Josh Bishop Photo

City awards $217,000 in CDBG money to Masada House, Four Corners Foundation DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Combating homelessness through proven projects was how the Farmington City Council decided to spend $217,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds.

After hearing presentations from seven organizations during its May 28 meeting, the Council unanimously voted to award grants to the Four Corners Foundation and Masada House. Both Drawing of the homeless shelter and transitional living units planned by Four Corners Foundation programs are tasked with as- in partnership with People Assisting the Homeless. sisting the homeless and helpof the PATH home, which is under construction ing people get their lives back on track. and slated for completion in November.

The Four Corners Foundation in partnership with “I want to thank you for the grants and the People Assisting the Homeless, or PATH, is building land,” said Matt DeKay, founder of the foundation. a homeless shelter and transitional living units “I’m sure at times you don’t feel appreciated on a tract of land on Hydroplant Road in for what you do. We are so very blessed to Farmington. The land was purchased from Related Story have you all, such a diverse group – intellithe city of Farmington at a reduced cost, and A9 gent and very caring. You have given the city has, in the past, earmarked available tremendously to help us.” funds toward development.

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Biking, walking and running

More the Merrier fundraiser not just for mountain bikers LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Childhaven’s summer fundraising event, “More the Merrier” has been popular with the community for more than 20 years, but this year the nonprofit organization is changing the event to reach out not only to bikers, but to runners and walkers as well.

“More the Merrier Walk & Roll” begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, at Berg Park in Farmington. It is sponsored by the Childhaven Foundation. In past years, the event was at Lions Wilderness Park and specifically focused on mountain biking, but now bikers, walkers, and runners are invited to join in on the morning trip along the river.

“Being able to have a little bit more flat of a surface will make it a lot easier for more families and folks with strollers, and even the cruiser type bikes can participate. I think by allowing walkers, it is more inclusive, and that is what the theme is all about – having a lot of people showing up and being able to support Childhaven and the work we do for abused and neglected children,” said Erin Hourihan, Childhaven CEO. The registration fee is $30, which includes a T-shirt and breakfast burritos. Children 12 years and younger can participate free. To register, visit active.com or childhavennm.org. Individuals may also register at 8 a.m. on the day of the event at the Berg Park Pavilion.

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homeless The Council decided to continue with the trend of giving to this project and directed staff to move forward with awarding $155,000 to the organization.

The funds will be used to make the area more “user friendly for the residents,� said Karen Broten, executive director of the foundation. “One of the factors we are requesting is for additional exterior lighting for viability of the neighborhood surrounding the facility. It will make a better use of the common areas, the pathways and the recreation areas,� Broten said. There also will be

the development of a picnic area, volleyball field and horseshoe area, along with privacy and security fencing along the perimeter of the property. “This will make the site more secure and safe for the families that live there, and it will allow us to monitor those who come and go from the site,�

Broten said.

The funds also will be used to pave a parking area and build steps leading to a school bus stop shelter nearby.

This home is greatly needed in San Juan County, where PATH has received requests for assistance from more than 850

homeless people, according to Jonna Sharpe, executive director of PATH. The current facility on Pinon Street has 36 beds and has been at capacity for the past month. “We have a waiting list, and we have turned four families away in the past week,� Sharpe told the Council. She estimated the community’s total homeless population to be around 1,500 people. “That is the saddest thing I’ve heard in months. It is heartbreaking,� said Councilor Mary Fischer, who asked Sharpe what happens to the pets of the homeless.

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Fischer suggested the old animal shelter perhaps be used for pets belonging to the homeless, once the new shelter is opened later this year.

Sharpe said she would work with the city to help the homeless retain their pets.

The other organization to receive CDBG funds was Masada House, a transitional housing facility for women that opened in 2011. Masada House helps people in recovery

to continue living clean and get on their feet until they can become self-sufficient.

Su Hodgman, director of Masada House, said she has had a 30 percent success rate, where the women have reached gainful employment and secured permanent housing. She wants to expand the program and offer assistance to men.

She will be able to do this by remodeling the old Family Crisis Center Home near the Farmington Public Library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People ask me about the men,â&#x20AC;? Hodgman said, adding with the CDBG funds she could have a

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by February 2014.

The men who would enter this program would be coming out of an inpatient program or an extensive out-patient program with a referral. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We get homeless people who want to work a program of sobriety, get a job, work on their recovery seriously â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and not everybody can do that,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Masada House will get resident referrals from CYFD, Cottonwood, Four Winds and Rehoboth, Hodgman said.

The distribution of the moneys will be finalized at a future Farmington City Council meeting.

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calendar ONGOING EVENTS BIRD WATCHING, RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles.

Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org/museum PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR PRESCHOOLERS Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center for a picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a story or activity and a strollerfriendly walk in the park.

Learn about plants, insects, birds, and all the interesting wildlife. Feed the friendly ducks and go home in time for naps. This program continues weekly through to September.

Information: 505.599.1422 SUMMER TERRACE SERIES The Farmington Museum hosts outdoor concerts Sat-

urday nights throughout the summer. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the Farmington Museum on the picturesque terrace next to the river at the Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., through August. Call for performance schedule.

Information: 505.599.1174 or www.fmtn.org/museum LIVE HORSE RACING SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington each week through June 23. Races are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Simulcast horse racing year-round. SunRay Park & Casino is located off Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield.

Information: 505.566.1200 or www.sunraygaming.com MUSIC IN THE WINERY’S COURTYARD Enjoy live music & great wine at Wines of the San Juan from 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday through September 22.

Wines of the San Juan is located at 233 Hwy. 511 in Turley, N.M. Information: 505.632.0879 o r www.winesofthesanjuan.com TGIF Grab some lunch, take a

break from work, listen to live music and relax at Orchard Park in downtown Farmington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday afternoon in June through July 29th.

Three Rivers Eatery & Brew house will sell burgers and hotdogs. TGIF is brought to residents by the Farmington Downtown Association and sponsored by Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs.

Information: 505.599.1419

SAT JUNE 1 XTERRA FOUR CORNERS OFF ROAD TRIATHLON The annual triathlon brings professional and amateur triathletes to Farmington for the “funnest” XTERRA courses in the southwest! The triathlon is part of the XTERRA America Tour Series, recognized as the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes. The course features a one-mile swim, 17-mile bike course and a 5-mile run. Register online at www.active.com.

Information: 505.326.7602, 800.448.1240, or www.xterrafourcorners.farmingtonnm.org

TUE JUNE 4 TEA PARTY

The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots general meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the TOTAH Theatre. The main speaker will be Sheriff Ken Christesen talking about 2nd Amendment rights and local gang problems. For more information call Bruce Higgins at 505.324.1102.

FRI JUNE 7 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION Each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, 300 to 400 hand-woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off. American Indian art and craft vendors are also onsite.

Auction is sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association. Rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m.

Information: 505.785.7386, 505.610.6797 or Christinae2011@Live.com TEA PARTY The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots lunch meeting is at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Los Hermanitos East restaurant. This is a forum meeting where all present can bring up subjects of interest to them. For more information call Bruce Higgins at 505.324.1102.

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SAT JUNE 8 CAR SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., will host a car show and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Sycamore Skate Park. Event includes a day full of activities for the entire family with food vendors, games for kids, live music by the Jokers Wild, a burnout contest, car smashing, and a pie and a jalapeno eating contests.

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FRI JUNE 14 SUMMER ART WALK In Historic Downtown Farmington, coordinated by the Farmington Downtown Association and sponsored by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Come walk through downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and enjoy the warm summer weather with ar t receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating downtown locations.

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eat in the garden at 6 p.m.

There will be a program of poetry for about 20 minutes and then, stay to walk in the park and through the Riverside Nature Center, Xeriscape Gardens.

Information: 505.599.1422

FRI JUNE 14 SUN JUNE 16 THE ANNUAL SAN JUAN RIVER BALLOON RALLY Three days of excitement!

Balloons will take flight from the Bloomfield Soccer Fields and fly down the San Juan River.

Information: 505.632.0880 or www.bloomfieldchamber.info

THUR JUNE 20 – WED AUG. 3 GREASE, OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER Enjoy the evening and experience live local theater in a beautiful natural sandstone amphitheater. Performances are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., June 20 through Aug. 3 at Lions Wilderness Park. Concessions available onsite or bring a picnic and eat before the show. tInformation: 877.599.3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone

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calendar WED JUNE 26 HEATHER MCGAUGHY CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER PRODUCTION Experience live theater performed by local children in the beautiful natural sandstone outdoor amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park, 5800 College Blvd. Performance starts at 7 p.m. and is the culmination of a summer theater children’s workshop.

Information: 505.599.3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone

FRI JUNE 28 POETRY PICNIC Bring a picnic supper and eat in the garden at 6 p.m. There will be a program of poetry for about 20 minutes, and then stay to walk in the park and through the Riverside Nature Center Xeriscape Gardens.

Information: 505.599.1422 JUNE 2013 EVENTS FOR ADULTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, NM 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building: 505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Center Activity Center:

505.566.2288 The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7 – 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. June 1 – NO DANCE – ANNUAL FLEA MARKET June 8 – Off the Interstate June 15 – The Vintage People June 22 – Grant & Randy June 28 – Otis & the Rhythm Info: 505.599.1380 50+ FREE WEDNESDAY DAYTIME DANCE 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. June 19 – Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380 HILLBILLY BAND ENTERTAINS 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Thursday, June 13 – Led by Bobbe Bluett Info: 505.599.1380 ACTING 101 – NEW CLASS! Tuesdays, through July 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Are you a character? Or do

you want to be one?!! Join us Tuesdays for excitement and creativity at Acting 101.

This is a beginner class for 50+ wanting to learn and create through acting. The basics of acting will be taught through improvisation, games, monologues, and scene work.

Have lots of fun crafting new scenes and making new friends.

We will also attend the Sandstone Theater Production of Grease on Thursday, July 11.

The class will put on a performance during the final session, showcasing scenes worked on throughout the course. Come expand your mind and create with us! This is an Encore Class brought to you by San Juan Community College and taught by Melissa Souers. For information and registration call 505.566.3121.

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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JUNE BUG BINGO Monday, June 10, 1 – 2 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. You will need to be present by 1 p.m. to play the blackout game. Prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center.

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CELEBRATE OUR JUNE BIRTHDAYS Tuesday, June 11, Noon – 12:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Birthday treats provided by “The Bridge” of Farmington.

Info: 505.599.1380 FATHER’S DAY DINNER Friday, June 14, 11:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Please join us in celebrating our fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and men who are like fathers to us for this special dinner. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for anyone 60+ years of age and a $6 fee for anyone younger than 60. We ask if it is your first visit to our nutrition program that you complete a client assessment with one of our staff members before getting a lunch ticket. This makes it easier for you to come in and register to eat on a regular basis. For more information please call 505.599.1390.

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ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. For more information call 505.566.2256.

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Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. We feature exercise equipment that is extremely safe and easy to use, perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion.

Cost is $20 a year. For more information call 505.599.1390.

EXERCISE CLASS – WITH JEAN ELISE Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: 50 cents per session.

Are you losing flexibility and want more energy to do the things you enjoy? If so, this class is what you need to get back into a good exercise program. Work at your own level and build up to where you want to be. For more information call 505.599.1390.

DRAWING & CALLIGRAPHY Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques!

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Info: 505.599.1390 ZUMBA GOLD 50+ Tuesdays (NEW DAY!) and Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Party on the floor with Latin dance music that will make you smile. This exhilarating exercise class will get you moving to the beat. Cost is $2.50 per session. Info: 505.566.2288 FARMINGTON RECREATION CENTER 1101 Fairgrounds Road Call 505.599.1184 for more information Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m.

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Rebuilding after the storm Imagine huddling in a storm shelter with your family while hearing horrific sounds of homes being torn apart.

Then, when everything becomes calm once again, you lift up the shelter’s door and see your home in ruins and precious belongings torn to shreds, scattered on the ground.

This is what many experienced on May 20 when an EF5 tornado swept through the city of Moore, Okla., ravaging anything in its path and leaving a trail of destruction. On that day, 24 people died, more than 375 people were injured, and thousands of homes in the Oklahoma City area were damaged or demolished.

This devastation in Moore is personal to me.

Last year, I graduated from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, a city 15 minutes from Moore. I knew Moore very well. I have dear friends who live in Moore. Thankfully their apartment complex only experienced roof damage, but other buildings around the complex were leveled.

When I saw the media coverage, I was horrified.

There stood the movie theater where I used to go with my sorority sisters, in shambles. Shattered glass and twisted metal littered the parking lot.

It is strange to see a place I know so well in

the condition it is in.

But even though Oklahoma is facing this nightmare, I’ve learned the people there are strong. They always wear a friendly smile, learn to cope with the hardships they face, and pick up from where they left off.

I cherished my time in Norman. There is not one day that goes by without me thinking about the memories I made at OU. I remember going to freshman orientation, nervous about a new chapter in my life. At that time, I was shy, but I’m proud to say my time at OU has

LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune helped shape who I am today and build up my confidence.

From cheering on the OU Sooners Football Team and proudly wearing my Crimson and Cream, to writing for the Oklahoma Daily college newspaper, Oklahoma has greatly affected my life.

I met my fiancé, D. Michael Seip, at OU. We

are planning to have our wedding in downtown Oklahoma City at a beautiful red brick Catholic Church in which his grandfather grew up, across the street from the Oklahoma City Bombing Memorial, remembering the people who died in the Murrah Building. Three of the friends I met in Norman will be my bridesmaids.

Oklahoma was my home for four years.

Because pieces of my fiancé’s and my hearts are still in Oklahoma, we felt compelled to help the community by setting up a Moore, Oklahoma, Relief Fund at the Four Corners Community Bank.

The money collected will be wired directly to the city of Moore to use for food, clothing, and rebuilding the city.

Anyone who is interested in donating to the fund can visit any of the Four Corners Community Bank locations.

We know this money cannot replace people’s memories or the loved ones who tragically died, but we hope it will bring a small glimpse of hope to the community and help pick up the pieces.

Last Sunday, President Barack Obama visited the affected areas. During a speech he gave outside the rubble of Plaza Towers Elementary School, where seven students died, he said, “From the forecasters who issued the warnings, to the first responders who dug through the rubble, to the teachers who shielded with their own bodies their students, Oklahomans have inspired us with their love and their courage and their fellowship.”

Through these tough times, Oklahomans have shown love to one another, helping friends and even strangers cope with the sorrow.

It has been truly moving to see how a community can come together so quickly and support one another after this horrific event.

From feeding and sheltering the ones who lost homes to donating blood, Oklahomans look after one another and the entire nation is thinking and praying for Moore.

Even though Oklahomans have been blanketed with a dark, dreary situation, they will prevail.

This storm will pass.

Are White House scandals Big Government scandals?

Congress this week delved deeper into claims that the Internal Revenue Service improperly targeted conservative and religious nonprofit groups for extraordinary scrutiny in 2009 and 2010, and kept mum about it until after the 2012 election.

Meantime, the Washington Post reported that the Justice Department seized phone and email records from Fox News reporter James Rosen in connection with a leak investigation, this after the Associated Press reported the government secretly seized records from 20 of its reporters and editors.

As lawmakers and journalists try to sort out what the White House may or may not have known about the IRS and other burgeoning scandals, a bigger question is what if President Barack Obama didn't know?

Is government now too big and too unaccountable? Ben Boychuk and Joel Mathis, the RedBlueAmerica columnists, weigh in on the question.

RED & BLUE STATES Joel Mathis & Ben Boychuk

MATHIS: If you really want to solve the problem of government abuses, you're going to have to get rid of government altogether – though that will create a set of new problems. Otherwise, the current scandals surrounding Obama tell us nothing about the proper size of government.

Think about this: In the slimmed-down federal state that conservatives claim to desire, you’d still have the following features: • An agency that collects revenues to fund the operations of government. The Founders didn’t really want the national government to depend on states for contributions, after all, which is why they granted taxing powers to Congress. Even a slimmed-down government is going to have a price tag.

Which means an IRS-type

scandal could still happen.

• Unless an isolationist streak takes over, you'll still have embassies abroad – and most likely they’ll be staffed by career civil servants eager to play office politics and shift blame for activities gone bad. Which means a Benghazi-type scandal could still happen.

•And you’ll still have concepts of “defense” and “national security” – along with a concern about the leaking of vital state secrets. Which means an AP-style scandal could still happen.

Get that? Even if we sundered the safety net and brought down the welfare and regulatory states that conservatives disdain, the scandals we’re watching now would all be possible. Barry Goldwater could be president, and we could still see the same problems.

Instead of focusing on the size of government, then, we should focus on the quality. Yes, let’s always be on guard against government overreach, of bad and burdensome regulations, against the temptation to simply try to control everything.

Big government doesn’t automatically mean bad government, and small government is not virtuous because it’s been cut off at the knees.

We can do better. That doesn’t mean doing smaller.

BOYCHUK: When the IRS starts probing people about the content of their prayers, something has gone terribly wrong.

Yet the IRS did exactly that in a 2009 letter to the Coalition for Life of Iowa.

The group was one of hundreds of nonprofit groups that received extraordinary scrutiny on its application for tax-exempt status.

U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., queried former acting IRS commissioner Steve Miller about it the other day at a hearing of the House Ways and Means Committee.

“Would that be an inappropriate question to a 501(c)3 applicant?” Schock asked.

“The content of one’s prayers?” Miller demurred, saying he couldn’t discuss particular cases.

Schock pressed on. “You don’t know whether or not that would be an appropriate question to ask?”

Miller finally replied, “It would surprise me that that question was asked.” But it was asked – along with thousands of other surprising and outrageous questions just like it, to hundreds of groups, with federal agents demanding thorough answers under penalty of perjury.

Now Congress wants to know whether top officials in the Obama administration knew about IRS overreach before the 2012 election.

The White House says the IRS is “independent,” suggesting there is little anyone, let alone the president, could do. But it is important, because if those officials withheld that information from Congress, they not only may have broken the law; they

also may have swayed the election’s outcome.

Whether or not that was the case, we now face a crisis of legitimacy. At bottom, all of these burgeoning scandals further erode the public’s already-shaky confidence in government institutions. The IRS is just one example of how government today is too big to be safe.

Liberals have taken the Manichean view that our choice is either big government or total anarchy. But this isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition. There is at least a third option: restoring the sort of limited government with enumerated powers that the Constitution’s framers spelled out in 1787. Smaller is indeed better.

Ben Boychuk is associate editor of the Manhattan Institute’s City Journal. Joel Mathis is a contributing editor to The Philly Post. Reach them at bboychuk@city-journal.org, joelmmathis@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/benandjoel.

Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service, www.shns.com.

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fireworks but in San Juan County as well.

“People go out in the county, buy them and shoot them off here,” Fischer said.

“I think if we had a ban – the same type restrictions in all three communities and the county – it would be easier to enforce.”

An all-out ban on fire-

works is not possible under New Mexico state law. Governmental entities have to have hearings to determine whether a severe drought exists and then proclamations in response to the drought conditions have to be read and issued by the governing body.

The city of Farmington

will have a hearing on June 4 to determine “whether or not severe drought conditions exist,” City Attorney Jay Burnham said.

If the Council decides such conditions exist, then restrictions on fireworks and open burning can be put into place. In order to place restrictions on fire-

works, Mayor Tommy Roberts will have to issue a “drought-based” proclamation during the Council’s June 11 meeting.

“The proclamation has to be within 20 days of the (Fourth of July) holiday and it is only good for 30 days,” Burnham said. “Sale of fireworks takes place through the 6th of July.”

San Juan County is under severe and extreme drought conditions, according to a map provided weekly by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The U.S. Drought Monitor map is produced by

the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the USDA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The maps are based on data collected by these organizations, and they are released each Thursday morning. There have been consistent drought conditions within San Juan County during the past several months.

Much of the state is under a drought, and the state forests and wildlife areas have been closed to open burning and fireworks, but as far as San Juan County

is concerned an out-andout ban would not be possible.

If the county were to impose a ban, it would be under County Ordinance No. 15 and state law, “neither one of which permits an outright ban,” said Doug Echols, county attorney.

There are only five types of fireworks that can be banned. They are “missiletype rockets, helicopters, aerial spinners, stick-type rockets and ground audible devices,” Echols said. “The only ones we allow in the county are the ground audible devices.”

childhaven “We really need the community to turn out and support this. This is the first time as the ‘Walk and Roll’ and we are trying to let the community know we made these changes,” said Jamie Church, Childhaven Foundation Development Director.

This year, Childhaven Foundation has set a goal to raise $50,000. Last year, the goal was $35,000 and the Foundation was able to raise that amount, which benefits the programs offered at Childhaven.

“The reason why we are raising the goal is there are funding decreases anticipated so we need our fundraiser to be more successful than it has been.

We want to make sure we can provide these services for the children and keep our programs intact,” Church said, adding that the Foundation has already raised nearly half of this year’s goal.

Several Childhaven programs that benefit from “More the Merrier” are the Children’s Emergency Shel-

“We really need the community to turn out and support this. This is the first time as the ‘Walk and Roll’ and we are trying to let the community know we made these changes.”

Jamie Church –Childhaven Foundation Development Director

ter, which provides children and youth food, clothing, medical attention, educational assistance, and transportation; Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, where volunteers advocate for the best interest of children in the count system; Behavioral Health Services, which offers children mental health assessments, outpatient therapy, and support services to children; and Foster Care, which offers family based treatment for children with severe emotional disturbances.

Church said people may volunteer for the “More the Merrier” event. “We can always use volunteers at the walk, and maybe that will make them interested in

what we do,” she explained, adding that any volunteering at Childhaven also is appreciated.

If interested in volunteering at “More the Merrier” or at Childhaven call 505.325.5358.

Childhaven has been “Lifting Children from Crisis to Hope” and has served local abused, neglected and traumatized children and youth since 1969. Childhaven is located at 807 W. Apache St. “Donations to Childhaven help round out our annual budget to assure we are able to continue all of our programs and services for the kids, so we really appreciate the community support,” Hourihan said.

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traffic Main Traffic Control System.

As part of this $500,000 project, the city agreed to contribute $100,000.

Councilor Jason Sandel asked during the May 28 Council meeting whether the system would make a difference in freeing up some of the congestion along East Main Street.

“It should improve traffic,” said Jeff Smaka, public works director. “The signals are going to talk to each other – based on traffic flows.”

Adaptive Signal Control Technologies use “real-time traffic information to reduce congestions by determining which lights should be red and which should be green,” according to information from the Federal Highway

Administration.

The “intelligent” signals will know when traffic is light or heavy and will adjust the signals to match the traffic flow.

The signals are said not only to improve traffic flow but also to respond faster to traffic conditions, cut costs to travelers and reduce carbon emissions.

Because there is a direct

relation between traffic congestion and wasted fuel, the administration says the “intelligent” lights save travelers approximately $750 in fuel costs.

Carbon emissions decrease, because traffic continues to flow, the highway administration said.

“When will we be able to dance a jig and throw a party,” Sandel asked with

regards to traffic problems throughout the East Main Corridor.

Smaka said it will take at least one year to install the system, and once it is up and running the signals from English Road to Hutton Avenue will talk to each other.

“I hope so,” Sandel said, adding that he still would like to see a completed East

Main Street Traffic Study, because these “items are still salient and ought to considered for improving traffic flow on East Main.”

Sandel added that his constituents are “frustrated” about traffic congestion on East Main, and he wants real solutions to the problem.

This signalization might be the solution, according

to the highway administration, which said that implementation of the “intelligent” signals improved driver satisfaction throughout the country. “For frustrated travelers, the optimal balance of red light/green light is on the way,” the administration stated.

The grant for this project was unanimously accepted by the Council.

Chris Hunter new WESST manager WESST has hired Chris Hunter as its new Regional Manager at the WESST Enterprise Center in Farmington.

Hunter will be working with start-ups and established business owners to help facilitate entrepreneurial success.

He’ll be partnering with business professionals including banks, attorneys and CPA firms, as well as local economic development partners such as the San Juan College Enterprise Center, the Small Business Development Center at San Juan College and the three local Chambers of Commerce.

“We are so very fortunate to have someone of Chris’ background and experience join the WESST team.” said Agnes Noonan, President of WESST. The WESST Farmington office is located in the San Juan College Quality Center for Business.

The Farmington office number is 505.566.3715 or email Hunter at chunter@wesst.org.

Hunter is a long-time area business development consultant. Prior to joining the WESST team, he owned and operated his own Farmington-based business development practice for more than 10 years.

Prior to returning to Farmington in 1999, he gained more than 20 years’ experience working in a variety of financial, operations and communications capacities at several large domestic and international companies, including PNM, PacifiCorp and Peabody Coal Company.

He has a B.S. in Business Administration from William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo., and an M.B.A. from the UNM Anderson School of Management.

WESST, www.wesst.org, is a non-profit economic development organization with offices in Albuquerque, Farmington, Las Cruces, Rio Rancho, Roswell, and Santa Fe.

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APathHome

New project provides shelter, help for the homeless LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The Four Corners Foundation recognized homelessness as a growing concern in the community and helped start a project that would provide shelter and a sober environment to more individuals in need.

The multi-phase project is the new A Path Home, which will be a 13,600square-foot, 60-bed and four-family-unit emergency shelter and a 7,200-squarefoot, 12-unit transitional living apartment building located at Hydro Plant Road in Farmington This project was developed by the Four Corners Foundation and the organization PATH (People Assisting The Homeless) as a way to extend the PATH program.

“We wanted to provide a larger facility for PATH and their wonderful programs,” said Dr. Matthew deKay, who established the Four Corners Foundation in 2009.

The new A Path Home facility is replacing the existing 5,800-square-foot PATH shelter that is outdated and has only a limited amount of space for individuals.

During a May 23 Com-

“PATH provides a sober environment where people can get a job, go to school and learn the skills to assimilate themselves back in their community.”

Dr. Matthew deKay prehensive Homeless Assistance Providers meeting, PATH Director Jonna Sharpe discussed the project’s purpose. “One of our goals was – we are a poor organization trying to assist poor people and this is not working. We are trying to tell them to be dependent on themselves when we are depending on other agencies,” she explained.

Sharpe said the existing PATH shelter has become crowded and they must eat in shifts because the dining room can only seat 12 people, but a new shelter will fix that problem.

The new facility’s groundbreaking ceremony occurred in November 2012, and the local construction company B & M Cillessen has been working on the earth work at the site since that time.

Jeff Cillessen, B & M Cillessen president, said the

infrastructure construction will begin in the near future.

“In the community, there has been some concern about how come it is taking so long,” Cillessen said about the project. “In order to build a project that will last longer than our lives, it requires a great deal of diligent planning and preparation.”

Cillessen said the company wanted to be involved in this project because “it affects the lives of so many, and to be a part of something greater than ourselves.”

Community members have been instrumental in raising money for the project, deKay explained. Since the project’s inception, there have been countless donations and the Four Corners Foundation has been able to raise $1.6 million. The city of Farmington also has allocated $450,000 to the

project through Community Development Block Grant funds.

The new A Path Home will continue to provide sobriety programs to individuals and help them find jobs. The program will also help individuals enroll in college classes.

“PATH provides a sober environment where people can get a job, go to school and learn the skills to assimilate themselves back in their community. It is for people who don’t have a home,” deKay explained.

The PATH facility also will help residents establish savings accounts, embrace

life coaching and parenting classes, access medical and dental care and behavioral health services, and realize self-worth.

“We are not advocates of housing first. That is not our mission,” Sharpe said. “(The residents) would have to work through the emergency shelter first and show some initiative and sustainability and then they will earn,” a room in the apartment complex. Sharpe added because the apartment complex will be next to the emergency shelter, maybe the residents “will see what they can work

towards and we hope that will be a motivating factor for a lot of people.”

Cillessen said the Phase I and Phase II of A Path Home will be constructed simultaneously. “It is currently a two-phase project, but there are a lot of future ideas – and what that amounts to, I don’t know yet,” he said.

The two phases are expected to be completed this October, Sharpe said.

“There is a concern for growing numbers of people who find themselves in a homeless situation, particularly during tough economic times. The impact to the community and those individuals will be immense,” deKay said about the new facility. “Perhaps the greatest benefit to our community is our ability to reach out to them and help them.”

For his efforts towards the project, deKay recently received the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness 2013 award for Outstanding Nonprofit Leader of the Year. “I was honored, but there are other people I feel are more deserving,” he said, “people who are really working on the streets and involved in taking care of people in need daily.”

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TRI-CITYTRIBUNE Friday, May 31, 2013 Friday – June 7 7 a.m. – The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Childhaven 7:30 a.m. – New Mexico Mile Marker: Tinsmith Jose Maria Apodaca Noon – Book Buzz: Guest: Mary Lee Smith, Deputy Director, Farmington Public Library Canine Castle

Monday – June 3 7 a.m. – The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Junior Civitan Club 7:30 a.m. – New Mexico Mile Marker: Ralph W. Goddard and KOB 7:55 a.m. – Monday Reboot: Tech News Tuesday – June 4 7 a.m. – The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Community Health Improvement Council: Julia Campos, San Juan Watershed Group 7:30 a.m. – New Mexico Mile Marker: Casa San Ysidro, Gutiérrez/Minge House in Corrales 7:55 a.m. – Adopt-A-Pet Tuesday Wednesday – June 5 7 a.m. – The Scott Michlin Morning Program: Farmington Chamber of Commerce 7:30 a.m. – New Mexico Mile Marker: Joe Kittinger's Mishaps before his record-setting parachute jump 7:55 a.m. – San Juan Smart Talk with Jan Morgen Thursday – June 6 7 a.m. – The Scott Michlin Morning: Best Of: 7:30 a.m. – New Mexico Mile Marker: Stealing grass: New wrinkle on crime concerning cattle 7:55 a.m. – Save-A-Buck Thursday: Weekly economic & investing news Noon – A Review Too Far: local movie reviews

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Event joins Fiesta Days celebration

National Geographic Festival returns to Aztec The Four Corners National Geographic Geotourism Festival returns to Aztec Ruins National Monument on Saturday, June 1, to celebrate the area’s natural diversity of history, culture, recreation and lifestyle. This is the festival’s second consecutive year and underscores last year’s successful launch of a major website. www.fourcornersgeotourism.com, and the publishing of a premium, region-specific map guide designed and printed by National Geographic.

“We’re really looking forward to another Geotourism Festival,” said Aztec City Manager Josh Ray. “Last year’s event attracted nearly 1,100 visitors to Aztec Ruins, and we’re hoping for another big day.

Once again, the festival will be held alongside Aztec Fiesta Days, another hugely popular local event that brings in visitors from throughout the Four Corners.”

The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include vendors from throughout the region who will offer educational information, crafts, demonstrations and retail items, as well as food and bever-

ages. Major highlights also include American Indian dance and musical performances, part of a detailed program that is free to the public. However,

fees will be charged for entrance to Aztec Ruins ($6 adults; free for age 15 and younger).

The Geotourism Festival will be held concurrently

with Aztec Fiesta Days.

Free transportation will be provided by Red Apple Transit, which will offer quick and easy service between Aztec Ruins and Minium Park. For more information about the weekend’s special events, please refer to the calendar below or call the Aztec Visitor Center at 505.334.9551 or go online to www.aztecnm.com. For Fiesta Days events, contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 505.334.7646.

AZTEC FIESTA DAYS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS May 31 • Bennett’s Amusements Carnival; across from Minium Park; 5 to 11 p.m.

• Fiesta Days Races; Aztec Speedway; 7 to 11 p.m.

• Aztec Ruins Lecture Series; free; Aztec Ruins; 7 to 8:30 p.m.

June 1 • All You Can Eat Breakfast; Aztec Senior Center; 7 to 11 a.m.

• Charity 5K Trail Run/Walk; Tiger Park; registration begins at 8 a.m.

• Fiesta Days; Minium Park; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Four Corners National Geographic Geotourism Fair; Aztec Ruins; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Red Apple Transit Transportation between Minium Park and Aztec Ruins; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Fiesta Days Parade; Main Avenue; 10 a.m.

• Kids ‘N’ Pets Parade and Costume Contest; Main Avenue; 10 a.m.

• Live music by San Juan College’s “Company”; Minium Park; 10 a.m.

• Hot Spot Classic Car Show; Minium Park; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Live music by “Suave”; Minium Park; noon to 3 p.m.

• Animas River Raft Rides; FREE; Minium Park sign-in; noon to 5 p.m.

• Ducks For Bucks; Minium Park; noon to 5 p.m.

• Bennett’s Amusements Carnival; across from Minium Park; noon to 11 p.m.

• Bluegrass Jam; Hiway Grill; 1 p.m.

• American Indian Dance Performances; Minium Park; 3 to 4:30 p.m.

• Open Mic Night; Hiway Grill; 6 p.m.

• Fiesta Days Races; Aztec Speedway; 8 to 11 p.m.

• Live music by “Reverend Catfish; Minium Park; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

• Burning of Old Man Gloom; Minium Park; 9 p.m.

June 2 • Bennett’s Amusements Carnival; across from Minium Park; noon to 11 p.m.

• East Aztec Ruins Tours; reservations only; Aztec Ruins; 3 to 4 p.m.

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Canine heroes

Rescue dogs great example of human-animal bond From urban rubble to mountain avalanches, human victims of disaster often find themselves trapped and unable to call out for help.

Even young children and the elderly can wander from home, only to end up lost and far away. Thankfully, man’s best friend comes to our aid yet again. There is a special brand of canine hero – the Search and Rescue Dog! In Oklahoma, once again, our canine friends have saved lives.

Throughout history, dogs have helped humans in many ways, but it has only been in the last 350 years or so that our canine friends have assisted in the rescue of lost people. The most famous example is, of course, the work of hundreds of St. Bernards who are credited with saving more than 2,000 people from frigid deaths high in the Swiss Alps. Like their historical counterparts, modern day Search and Rescue dogs rely on extensive training, an unshakeable bond with their trainer and, of course, their incredible sense of smell!

We all know that our dogs are great at sniffing out things, especially when food is involved. Dogs actually have a sense of smell that is about 40 times more sensitive than a human’s and it is this olfactory prowess that helps make a great search and rescue dog.

Experts still don’t know exactly how dogs can locate an injured person or missing child, but current theories indicate that the dogs are using the dead skin cells that constantly fall off us.

These “skin cell rafts” contain conspicuous human scents that the dogs use during their search.

While all breeds possess a keen sense of smell, good search and rescue canines

PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson will be a medium to large breed – or mixed breed – animal in good physical health and above average intelligence and which also possesses good listening skills. But perhaps the most important attribute for a good search dog candidate is his desire to play!

Allowing an opportunity for the successful dog to play is the animal’s “reward” for properly performing his duties. This behavior is ingrained early, as training starts with puppies as young as 8 to 10 weeks of age and is continually reinforced throughout the dog’s career.

The search dog in training is taught to find a special toy with a desired scent, and this skill is then expanded so that the dogs learn to find people in all sorts of environments and situations.

Search and rescue dogs are even trained differently, depending on how they will be used. “Air-scent” dogs work with their nose up in the air, following a scent trail and working towards the highest concentration. This is especially useful when trying to find victims buried in an avalanche, people trapped under buildings in an urban setting or even human remains.

Contrast this with the typical tracking dogs often seen in movies chasing down escaped criminals.

Bloodhounds and other breeds work with their nose on the ground, following a scent trail from a known starting point. Many of these dogs also help find children who have wandered away from home and into fields,

forests or deserts. They have even found Alzheimer patients who have strayed from their safe home.

When their services are needed, local law enforcement often calls upon volunteer search and rescue organizations that they have trained with previously, and trust. These private groups are not components of any branch of government, but are called and deployed to help first responders in a variety of situations. Although search and rescue dogs have been used throughout the 20th century, the teams have received more national recognition due to their work after 9/11, during the earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, and in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Ike. Both handlers and dogs must meet stringent training requirements that are set forth by their organization, in addition to specific standards outlined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA. Groups such as the American Rescue Dog Association and Search and Rescue Dogs of the United States, or SARDUS, have detailed websites about the training that their specific groups offer to potential candidates.

So, the next time your local news shows scenes of devastation or natural disaster, remember that our canine friends, and their human partners, are also on the front lines, saving lives and bringing hope to victims of catastrophes. What a great example of the human-animal bond!

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PMS event will focus on mental health awareness LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The Comprehensive Community Support Services and Psycho Social Rehabilitation programs at Presbyterian Medical Services are hosting a Masquerade Ball: Behind the Mask of Mental Illness, as a way to raise awareness on mental illness within the community.

The ball will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday,

May 31, at the Aztec Senior Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Tickets for singles cost $20 and tickets for couples cost $30 and can be purchased at the door Friday evening.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which is a reason why PMS organized its first ever Masquerade Ball, focusing on mental illness awareness. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We provide services for many individuals and really focus on giving them a voice and (integrating) them

back in the community. This is something we thought we could do to educate the community,â&#x20AC;? said Kitrina Wiza, Comprehensive Community Support Services supervisor.

At the event, guests can enjoy dancing, dinner, dressing up in masquerade attire, and participating in a silent auction. Some of the items to be auctioned off are gemstone jewelry, a hand-woven Navajo rug, and artwork.

Wiza said all the pro-

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skills,â&#x20AC;? Wiza said, adding that individuals who participate in the program are diagnosed with a mental illness and referred to PMS from other sources such as San Juan Regional Medical Center.

Wiza said she encourages the public to attend the Masquerade Ball so as to have a better understanding of mental illness in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how affected the community is,â&#x20AC;? by mental illness

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prca tracks Summertime fun From 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, celebrate the start of summer with the Farmington Recreation Center staff at our Summer Kickoff Party!

Come for Limbo, horseshoes, and knockout! Play with giant parachutes and do relay races. Enjoy hot dogs, chips, and root beer floats. Challenge the 2013 Summer Recreation Staff to a game of sand volleyball. This event is for ages 7 through 14 and takes place at the sand volleyball courts next to the Farmington Aquatic Center, 1151 N. Sullivan Ave. The fee is $5. Register online at webtrac.fmtn.org, or at the Re c re at i o n Center, 1101 Fairgrounds Road. For more information call 505.599.1184.

Bargains for everyone From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, you can hunt for those perfect treasures at the biggest Annual Flea Market in the Four Corners. This big event takes place inside and outside of the Bonnie Dallas Senior Center, 109 E. La Plata St., and the Senior Center Annex, 208

N. Wall Ave., just west of Orchard Avenue. We have over 100 vendors, so the opportunities to buy are endless. We will sell Frito pies and hamburgers-onthe grill for $5. Grant and Randy will be entertaining with their special brand of popular tunes.

Shop, sell, eat, visit, listen to live music, and have a great time. For more information call 505.599.1390.

Listen to music by the river Evenings will get warmer and longer, so enjoy the season with us from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday evenings, on the back terrace of the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St., for the Summer Terrace Series. This weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening program, Saturday, June 1, will feature the local country music favorite, Off the Interstate. Join us each Saturday until Aug. 31 for a variety of entertainment including western, bluegrass, rock, oldies, and pop. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and relax on the terrace along the idyllic Animas River. For

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Proactive putting change FIRST TEE Tom Yost

Annual XTERRA Four Corners on Saturday Triathletes of all ages and abilities converge in Farmington this weekend for the 6th Annual XTERRA Four Corners Off Road Triathlon held at Farmington Lake starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 1.

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THIS WEEK IN SPORTS JP Murrieta The University of New Mexico baseball team returned home from their two-week road trip Monday morning. After they landed at the airport in Albuquerque, they had to rush to an NCAA viewing party to find out where they ’d be going next.

They loaded up on a bus with a banner reading “Omaha or bust.” When the bus reached their destination of a local restaurant they found out their next travel plans would be California.

The Lobos received an at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals. UNM (37-20) will face Arizona State in the Cal State Fullerton Regional. Their first game in the double elimination tournament is later this afternoon. The Sun Devils earned an at-large bid out

of the Pac 12 Conference.

The winner of the UNMArizona State game will face the winner of Cal State Fullerton (48-8), the Big West champion and No. 5 national seed, against No. 4 seed Columbia (27-19), the Ivy League champion.

This is the fourth straight trip to Regionals for Ray Birmingham and the Lobos. “Two years ago we were one pitch away from advancing out of a regional,” said UNM catcher Mitch Garver.

“Last year we won our first game and then the wheels came off against UCLA. Each year we’ve learned a little bit more about ourselves and how we need to approach each game. I think we have a lot of confidence heading into the tournament.”

America Tour Series. The swimming, mountain biking and trail running format makes it a perfect fit for Farmington’s high desert terrain.

The 2013 event offers some exciting changes with a Pro purse, Kids Zone sign making tent and a new spectator friendly start/finish/transition area. The youngest competitor is 14, while the The Lobos lost to Arizona State in extra innings earlier this season. “We want to play Arizona State,” said Birmingham.

“We think we’re as good as they are.”

Pitching is going to be the difference maker. The Lobos have solid 1-2 starting punch with Josh Walker and Sam Wolff.

Former Piedra Vista standout Jake McCasland has settled in to a new role coming out of the bullpen. McCasland is coming off an elbow injury that left him sidelined for over four months. McCasland has appeared in 16 games this season, but Birmingham is starting to rely on the local product.

“The last three weeks I’ve been pitching almost every game and I feel good,” said McCasland.

“I feel like I got my rhythm back and I feel more like myself.”

“I like having them rely on me. It makes you feel good,” he added.

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As a former user of a belly putter, I can say that I vehemently disagree with the stance that the United States Golf Association, or USGA, has taken with regard to the long putter. In 2016, Rule 141b will take effect, prohibiting players from anchoring a club against their body. This rule implies that a player does not make a free swing of the club when it is anchored to the body.

My disagreement doesn’t come from the implication of the stated rule; mine comes from that fact that the USGA, as a promoter of the game of golf, might be preventing people from enjoying the game to its maximum level.

It is a fact that putting accounts for between a third and half of the shots you will take in a round of golf. It is also a fact that most players aren’t very good at putting.

Therefore, by taking away a method that players have discovered to help them shoot lower scores and enjoy the game more, you might lose those players who now have to find a different way to get the golf ball into the hole.

Foreseeing the anchor ban, I started to experiment with different methods of putting so that I could remain competitive despite my lack of recent success using a standard length putter. These varying methods all share something in common – taking the dominant hand out of the putting stroke.

The first method I tried involved cutting a belly length putter down a few inches so that the grip came near my stomach but did not anchor into it. The counter-balance of the extra grip and shaft, along with the weight of the larger putter head, allowed for the putter to

and not walk anyone.

Most of the time that works out.”

McCasland is one of a dozen kids from New Mexico on this year’s roster. The junior right-handed pitcher takes pride in playing for the Lobos.

“That’s a big reason why I came here. I played with

or against some of these guys in high school, and being here feels like home.”

The New Mexico kids wearing the Cherry and Silver are not just token locals on the roster, either.

UNM’s starting pitcher, Josh Walker, is from Rio

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Jake McCasland

McCasland led the Panthers to the 4A Baseball Championship in 2010.

He was a three-time AllState selection and New Mexico's Baseball Player of the Year in 2010. McCasland is a power pitcher and his approach on the mound is simple. “My goal is to throw strikes

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A14 Time we say goodbye to a class of seniors who have performed incredibly well this prep year. This week we award Rick’s Picks Athletes of the Year, which comes with a huge reward of one big “Thata-Boy or Girl.”

The criteria for Athletes of the Year are quite simple. First, you must be a graduating senior.

Second, you have to be a three-sport yearlong athlete. Third, you have to be a contributing member in all three sports.

Now I realize this takes out a lot of qualified athletes like Jacy Cave who was the district’s Player of the Year in baseball and a state champion bowler, or Katie Hegarty who was a two-event state champion in track and led Piedra Vista to a 2nd place finish in state volleyball or Jeremy Klepac who helped Farmington High to a 2nd place finish in soccer and was the high point man at this year’s state track meet.

The list will probably contain athletes you may know, but also some you normally don’t hear an awful lot about; athletes who are dying breed that represent their school all year long. This year’s recipients have shrunk from 26 three-sport graduates in 2012 to half that in 2013.

The girls’ Athlete of the Year is Aztec’s Tyra Gabehart. Tyra led the Lady Tigers to a 2nd place finish this fall in soccer and is a signee to Fort Lewis College where she will suit up for the Skyhawks this fall. She was also voted to the North 4A/5A All-Star team in basketball and was member of the state champion Lady Tiger track team.

Honorable Mentions go to Taylor Billey of Kirtland Central, Piedra Vista’s Kirsten Ortiz and Aztec’s Jessica Kresl Billey was the heart

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and soul of this year’s Lady Bronco basketball team and a member of last year’s state championship team. She also participated in track and cross country. Ortiz participated in cross country, swimming and track for the Lady Panthers. In the fall she was the district champion in cross country leading PV to the district championship. She was also a district champion in track and placed 5th in the 800 meters at the state track meet scoring for the 3rd place Lady Panthers.

Jessica Kresl has been a huge part of the Lady Tiger track and cross country teams over her career in Aztec and has played varsity basketball for the Lady Tigers for the past two seasons.

The boys’ winners this year are Adam Lucero of Aztec and Wyatt Hardy of Piedra Vista. Lucero has been the leader of Tiger football over his seasons as quarterback, taking Aztec to the much illusive state championship in 2011, and carried the burden of attempting to repeat in 2012 with a new staff and system. Still he piloted Aztec to a district championship and the state semifinals. In wrestling Lucero dominated his weight class capturing the state championship at 170 and, like his predecessors in Aztec’s shotgun, he completed his senior year in spring sports finishing the season with Aztec track.

PV’s Wyatt Hardy has been a prominent part of Panther sports since his arrival on campus. Hardy participated on both sides of the ball in football, but it was in the winter and spring seasons where Hardy stepped up to championship level performances. In wrestling, Hardy has been a part of consecutive state championships, winning the

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Rick Hoerner 160-pound weight class at this year’s finals. Wyatt was also an important part of the Panthers state championship track team participating in three relays, the state champion 4x100 team and 4x400 team and the state runner up 4x200.

Honorable Mentions go out to Farmington’s Essiel Carrasco and Josh Miller, Piedra Vista’s Kason Wilkerson and Chris Franks, Aztec’s Brad Hardin and Wyatt Schleuter, and Kirtland Central’s Landon Love.

At FHS Carrasco participated in football, wrestling and track. He was a member of Farmington’s 4x200 state championship relay team helping the Scorpions finish second in state track.

Josh Miller was also part of the Scorpions track team as well as the cross country team. On the basketball court Miller was a pinpoint shooter leading the Scorpions in three-point shooting and a district championship.

PV’s Kason Wilkerson

is a unique prep story.

Wilkerson entered PV playing basketball and baseball and leaves it being an important part of the football, wrestling and track teams. Wilkerson was a tackling machine for the Panther defense and, like his year long teammate Wyatt Hardy, was part of PV’s wrestling and track state championship teams, finishing 3rd in the heavyweight division and pointing in the shot put.

Not too bad for a guy that just took up the shot two years ago and decided to take up wrestling this year. Chris Frank had a unique trifecta of sports playing as an undersized offensive tackle for the football team and becoming their toughest lineman. In the winter Franks was part of PV’s state champion bowling team and finished the year as a member of the Panther baseball team which finished second at state.

Brad Hardin and Wyatt Schleuter spent the fall on the other end of passes

from Adam Lucero.

Hardin was Aztec’s best threat on the ground and a dangerous receiver in the passing game.

Schlueter was an exceptional deep threat and seemed to be open at will on third downs. In the winter Schleuter was first team all-district in basketball as the leading outside threat for the Tigers.

Only state champion Christian Acosta kept Hardin from winning the district and state championship in wrestling.

Hardin and Schlueter both wrapped up stellar careers in Aztec as members of the Tiger track team.

Tough year for seniors at Kirtland Central, where Taylor Billie was the lone experienced returner on a state championship team. Landon Love, who played football, basketball and baseball for the Bron-

cos, was part of a youth movement in all three sports.

Our Athletes of the Year show that the concept of having to focus on one sport is just not necessary from a playing, coaching or parenting point of view. A large majority of our three sport Athletes of the Year call themselves state champs including all five athletes from Aztec, as well as Wilkerson, Hardy and Franks from PV and Taylor Billey from KC. Of course there may be one you want to focus on, but you can help your whole school by being encouraged to be multisport or multi-activity. It is high school after all.

Get out and have some fun. Do all you can with the opportunities that high school has to offer.

It’s only going to come around once in life.

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rock to make the stroke.

I had some success with this as well, until I settled on my final method – with which I am having success to this day.

The final method I decided on was a crosshanded grip. I just took a normal grip with my hands in the opposite position. My dominant hand was on top of the grip and my non-dominant hand was on the bottom.

I also bought a larger grip for my putter to help take my hands out of the equation. It felt very awkward at the beginning, but after a few weeks, it felt ex-

tremely comfortable. I am making almost all of my putts inside of 10 feet and feel very confident when I stand over the ball trying to make every putt I stroke.

So even though I am of the opinion that Rule 14-1b is in direct conflict of advancing the enjoyment of golf, I am also encouraging a proactive approach to make the change now and find a method of putting that works for you. The change will feel uncomfortable at first, but after a few practice sessions will feel like you have used it forever.

in the Duke City. Birmingham believes he can get to the College World Series with a truck load of New Mexico talent on the roster. “That’s why I’m here.

New Mexico kids can play at this level.”

“Omaha has been my goal since day one,” explained Birmingham.

Omaha or bust.

tee swing more easily on its intended path. It also was a great practice visual, since I could look down and make sure the end of the putter grip was pointed at my belly button the entire stroke.

This worked for a few weeks, but I still wasn’t putting as well, so I tried a standard length putter with a dominant hand “claw” grip. This involved gripping the putter with my non-dominant hand on top and then placing the putter grip in the space between my thumb and pointer finger on my dominant hand. The pointer, middle and ring fingers rested on the top part of the grip while my thumb was underneath the grip. This took my entire dominant hand out of the stroke and allowed me to use my shoulder

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We are neutered 3-year-old, brothers, litter-box trained, VERY friendly and playful. We enjoy sunning ourselves, the occasional can of sardines and hanging out with kids. Please adopt these handsome boys today!

The Farmington Animal Shelter Hours are Mon. Fri. 10 a.m. to 5:30p.m.; Sat. and Sun. noon to 3p.m.

Also on Sundays at PETCO from noon to 3 p.m.

Adoption Prices (Dogs): $10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet; 6 wk. to 6 mo. $100; 6 mo. to 6 yrs. $80; Over 6 yrs. $50 Senior Citizen Costs: Adopter must be 50 or older and the dog must be over the age or 6 yrs. $33 ($10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet.)

Adoption Prices (Cats): $10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet; 6 wk. to 6 mo. $70; 6 mo. to a 6 yrs $60; Over 6 yrs. $50.

Senior Citizen Costs: Adopter must be 50 or older and the cat must be over the age or 6 yrs. $33 ($10 is refundable when the Rabies shot is given by a vet.)

If you are interested in any of these animals, please give us a call at 505.599.1098. We have a large variety from which to choose, and we want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who chooses to save a life and adopt a local shelter animal.

Please come visit us to adopt any of these pets, or check out the other great animals that we have available.

Did someone say kids? We love kids! Our names are Daisy and Lily.

Daisy is an 8-month-old female Lab mix. Lily is a spayed 1-yearold, Heeler/Boxer mix. These beautiful gals are up for adventure!

Would love to tag around and be your sidekick! Please adopt these friendly cuties today!

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These two charmers would love to have a big yard and some kids to play with. They are all about having fun. Please adopt us today!

Devon and Aria, below, are two great pups. They get along great with each other, but Aria does not like cats or cattle. They are heeler mixes. Aria has piercing blue eyes.

Benny and Baby Girl here! Benny is a handsome, neutered 7-yearold, Rottie/German Shepherd mix.

He gets along with other dogs and would love a quiet home where he could chill out and take rides to the local fishing spot. Baby Girl is a gorgeous 2-year-old, Lab/Pit mix.

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Companion planting allows plants to help each other grow Companion planting is a gardening technique that has taken place for thousands of years. The idea is that certain plants have the ability to help other plants in close proximity.

There are certain plants that will attract pollinators, repel insects, add a particular nutrient to the soil, or simply protect plants by creating a certain micro-climate. Best of all, companion plants are normally plants that are planted in the same garden anyway.

Nasturtiums are a beautiful edible flower that have excellent companion qualities. Nasturtiums repel many detrimental insects, such as squash bugs, aphids, and white flies, but also attract many beneficial insects to the garden. It is

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Best of all, they grow in poor soils, in dry conditions, and they need no fertilizer. It doesn’t get any better than that. The Allium family is a popular gardening plant which does several things to help out its neighbors. The Al-

lium family includes onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives. This group of plants is particularly good at repelling aphids and many worms, as well as rabbits.

Companioning up will, with many plants such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, help success. Fruit trees

do well with alliums planted close by, as it repels not only the aphids, but also deters fruit tree borers.

Borage is a great companion plant for squash, tomatoes, strawberries and many other plants. This beautiful blue flowering herb is a powerhouse when it comes to the garden. Borage not only deters many pest in-

sects, but attracts a lot of beneficial ones including honey bees.

For years strawberry farmers have planted borage among their strawberries, as it enhances yield and flavor. Planting borage near tomatoes can increase disease resistance and improve growth. Plants such as beets and beans actually help re-build soils. All beans, peas and clover enrich the soil by pulling nitrogen out of the air to feed on. These three plants also replace nitrogen in the soil for other plants.

Corn and beans are often rotated each year because of this process.

Basil repels mosquitoes, flies and thrips, and attracts butterflies. But basil will kill rosemary! Plant this with tomatoes to help in-

crease the flavor of the fruit. Chamomile promotes more oils in plants such as basil, onions and cucumber. Dill repels aphids, spider mites, squash bugs and the cabbage looper, but must stay away from tomatoes.

Oregano not only repels aphids, but helps provide better health on peppers.

These are just a few of the plants that have beneficial qualities in the garden. Don’t get me wrong, planting one of these plants in the garden doesn’t mean you will not have pest insects. This is a small step in discouraging harmful insects while encouraging beneficial insects into your garden, a process that brings a balanced eco-system to your yard and allows nature to do its job.

2013-2014 Aztec School District budget:

Finalizing one of the most challenges budget years ever AZTEC SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Kirk Carpenter We are in the process of finalizing our school district budget for the 2013-2014 school year. Although we did see an increase in our overall funding, we also saw huge increases in other costs, reductions in certain funding factors, and other unexpected costs that have made this the most difficult budget to prepare that I’ve seen in all my years in the district.

We were able to give our staff a 1 percent raise, which was mandated and funded for this year by the legislature, and it is well-deserved as it has been five years

since they have seen any kind of increase because salaries had to be frozen over that time period.

Overall we are facing a $734,000 shortfall. There are many reasons for this, but the main reasons have to do with continued unfunded increases in things such as retirement costs, health insurance, property insurance, risk insurance, unemployment insurance, PED cuts to the transportation budget which we had to cover in our operational budget, and funding formula factors that have changed

in our district.

In addition to the above items, we have also had other factors negatively affect our budget. Enrollment has remained steady, but we have seen an increase in the elementary numbers and a decrease at the high school.

Elementary students are not funded as much as the high school students, so this change in the enrollment has had a negative effect on our budget. We have seen a decrease in Special Education numbers in our district, and though this is a good thing, it also has big implications for the budget. Another reduction came through our Teacher Education and Experience factor, which has gone down. Due to the combination of the increased costs listed above and the

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This week, NN decided to redo the catio. At one time, the catio was the lanai, which was a lovely place for NN and her guests to enjoy the warm weather, a slight breeze and a big box of wine. NN had fake grass on the slab and fake trees and fake flowers and it was lovely, really. It was one of those special places that just invite you to sit a spell, take in the fake atmosphere and enjoy Fifty Cent Chuck in a Box. Then Oliver, the Cat Who Won’t Stop Talking, and Mojito, the Devil Kitten decided to make the lanai their own. The DK attempted to climb the fake tree, which was not a good thing on accounta the fake tree was inflatable and when the DK used his claws to climb it, it let out a whooshing noise that made the neighbors call law enforcement because they thought it was an atomic bomb or a gas line exploding.

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When the law enforcement officers arrived to check out the “suspicious activity,” the DK relieved himself on their legs – all four of ’em. The DK had tapped the box of Fifty Cent Chuck in a Box after the tree exploded and has never been known for his ability to “hold it.” Whatever. The law enforcement people were not happy to be called to the casita again (NN can’t help it that things “happen” at her house on a regular basis, which is why her homeowners insurance costs more per month than her mortgage. Whatever.) and they were even more unhappy that they smelled like Fifty Cent Chuck in a Box Gone Very, Very Bad. They removed the fake tree, told the neighbors it wasn’t an explosion or an atomic bomb, and warned NN that if they were called one more time that week, they’d have to turn her in to her probation officer for “bad, awful, horrible behavior,” which could create a problem for NN’s hope for new trial. Whatever.

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’em out, which is pretty much all the time when she’s home. The lanai/catio is screened in – or it was until a stray cat wandered into the yard. NN was inside, enjoying a little sip or two of Girls Are Meaner, which she saves for special occasions (which include but not limited to any day that ends in “y”) when she heard a growl, a yowl and a funny awful noise.

NN ran to the lanai/catio in time to see the DK throw himself through three layers of screen and chicken wire to confront the intruder. The intruder took one look at the DK, who resembles a sumo wrestler, and jumped back into the lanai/catio through the huge hole in the screen, hoping to hide.

The DK attempted a jump back through the hole hisownself, but as anyone who has known sumo wrestlers knows, it’s not easy getting that kinda weight off the ground without a frontloader. The intruder taunted the DK, which made the hair on the DK stand on end and his whiskers twitch and his bladder to lose control. Unable to jump through the hole in the

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screen/chicken wire, the DK threw himself through the screen door of the lanai/catio, and the fight was on.

The cat fight didn’t last long. The DK did his best sumo wrestler move and fell on the intruder. NN is nothing if not a lover of cats and felt sorry for the intruder (the DK has done the same thing to NN more than once, and it takes weeks for the body to heal. Just sayin’. . . .) so she went to the kantry and pulled out the kitty treats, which will wake the DK from a deep sleep just by rattling the package. The DK didn’t get his sumo wrestler body by eating grass and grains. Just so’s ya know.

The intruder caught his little breath and went through the big hole in the screen door and left the scene. The DK ate his treats and forgot about the intruder and NN went out to the lanai/catio to review the damage. It was ugly and NN was pretty sure her homeowners insurance was not going to pay for this damage, even if NN altered the truth just a little and said it was a windstorm or a small tornado or an act of Mother Nature.

So, NN is redoing the

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catio. She is installing electric wire fence, which isn’t really pretty, but necessary. Just let the DK try to push through that stuff or, worse yet, relieve himself on it when he’s attached to it. She replaced the screen door with a door from an old bank vault one of her friends in the Big House had for some reason and needed to get rid of it in a hurry, and used a tanker full of Odor Ban to cleanse the area.

The inflatable tree is gone, the fake grass is gone and the fake flowers have wilted and turned brown. The ambiance of the lanai isn’t what it used to be, but NN is determined to make the best of it. She found cardboard cutouts of cabana boys on sale, bought one of those cute little plastic swimming pools, a coupla coolers for her Fifty Cent Chuck in a Box and her Girls Are Meaner, and an industrial fan for those times when the DK passes gas. Life is good in the ’hood.

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that great idea. So, Marj Steffan, the wonderful and amazing Jerry Sandel and his equally wonderful and amazing son, Jason Sandel, Dave Schaefer (who NN knew back in “the day” when they both worked for KRAZ Radio and DS moved on to remain a big radio star while NN just moved on), Erich Cole, Scott Martin, Jared Stock, the beautiful and talented Karen Broten, the fun and funny Tonya Daniell and Jamie Vincent all celebrated birthdays this week.

When NN was out and about this past week, she ran into some of the nicest people EVER! To drop a few names – Adam Kinney, Rex Fox, Sheri Rogers, Julie Rasor, Heather Fortner, Ken Johnson, Alicia Riley, Audra Winters, Nathan Duckett, Brenda Blevins, Nancy Sisson, Rhonda Schaefer, Gayle Dean, Scott and Tonya Eckstein, Ryan Woodard, Cindy and Scott Thiele, David and Sherry Pixton, Carmen Martinez, Peggy Jones, Ben Lyons, Paul Martin, Cathy Hallock, Gary Sterton, Randy Pacheco, Dr. Jim Henderson, and the lovely people at Hazel’s Flowers and NN’s best buddies – Jake and Mark

Friday, May 31, 2013 TRI-CITYTRIBUNE

LEGAL City of Bloomfield 2012 Water Quality Report Spanish (Espanol) Este informe contiene informacion muy importante sobre la calidad de su agua potable.

Por favor lea este informe o comuniquese con alguien que pueda traducir la informacion.

Is my water safe?

We are pleased to present this year's Annual Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report) as required by the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). This report is designed to provide details about where your water comes from, what it contains, and how it compares to standards set by regulatory agencies. This report is a snapshot of last year's water quality. We are committed to providing you with information because informed customers are our best allies.

Do I need to take special precautions?

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Water Drinking Hotline (800-4264791).

Where does my water come from?

Our water source is surface water. Our water shed is located at Wolf Creek Pass near Pagosa Springs Colorado. The water from the water shed is transported by rivers to Navajo Lake. From there it flows down the San Juan River, then it is diverted through the citizens ditch into Aragon Reservoir. From the reservoir it is transported through an 18 inch transmission pipe to the water treatment plant.

Source water assessment and its availability The City of Bloomfield has The Source Water Assessment and Protection Program on file. To view it come by 406 East Blanco Blvd, To request a copy call 505-632-2486.

Why are there contaminants in my drinking water?

Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity: microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife; inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming; pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses; organic Chemical Contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems; and radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

How can I get involved?

If you have any questions about this report or any concerns about your water quality, please contact Rubin Armenta at 505-632-2486. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more please attend any of our regularly scheduled council meetings. They are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:00 P.M. The meetings are held in the council chambers.

Water Conservation Tips Did you know that the average U.S. household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day or 100 gallons per person per day? Luckily, there are many low-cost and no-cost ways to conserve water. Small changes can make a big difference – try one today and soon it will become second nature.

• Take short showers - a 5 minute shower uses 4 to 5 gallons of water compared to up to 50 gallons for a bath.

• Shut off water while brushing your teeth, washing your hair and shaving and save up to 500 gallons a month.

• Use a water-efficient showerhead. They're inexpensive, easy to install, and can save you up to 750 gallons a month.

• Run your clothes washer and dishwasher only when they are full. You can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

• Water plants only when necessary.

• Fix leaky toilets and faucets. Faucet washers are inexpensive and take only a few minutes to replace. To check your toilet for a leak, place a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait. If it seeps into the toilet bowl without flushing, you have a leak. Fixing it or replacing it with a new, more efficient model can save up to 1,000 gallons a month.

• Adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered. Apply water only as fast as the soil can absorb it and during the cooler parts of the day to reduce evaporation.

• Teach your kids about water conservation to ensure a future generation that uses water wisely. Make it a family effort to reduce next month's water bill!

• Visit www.epa.gov/watersense for more information.

Cross Connection Control Survey The purpose of this survey is to determine whether a cross-connection may exist at your home or business. A cross connection is an unprotected or improper connection to a public water distribution system that may cause contamination or pollution to enter the system. We are responsible for enforcing cross-connection control regulations and insuring that no contaminants can, under any flow conditions, enter the distribution system. If you have any of the devices listed below please contact us so that we can discuss the issue, and if needed, survey your connection and assist you in isolating it if that is necessary.

• Boiler/ Radiant heater (water heaters not included) • Underground lawn sprinkler system • Pool or hot tub (whirlpool tubs not included) • Additional source(s) of water on the property • Decorative pond • Watering trough Source Water Protection Tips Protection of drinking water is everyone’s responsibility. You can help protect your community’s drinking water source in several ways: • Eliminate excess use of lawn and garden fertilizers and pesticides – they contain hazardous chemicals that can reach your drinking water source.

• Pick up after your pets.

• If you have your own septic system, properly maintain your system to reduce leaching to water sources or consider connecting to a public water system.

• Dispose of chemicals properly; take used motor oil to a recycling center.

• Volunteer in your community. Find a watershed or wellhead protection organization in your community and volunteer to help. If there are no active groups, consider starting one. Use EPA’s Adopt Your Watershed to locate groups in your community, or visit the Watershed Information Network’s How to Start a Watershed Team.

• Organize a storm drain stenciling project with your local government or water supplier. Stencil a message next to the street drain reminding people “Dump No Waste - Drains to River” or “Protect Your Water.” Produce and distribute a flyer for households to remind residents that storm drains dump directly into your local water body.

Turbidity: Turbidity has no health effects. However, turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches.

Halo Acetic Acids: Some people who drink water containing halo acetic acids in excess of the MCL over many years may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Trihalomethanes: Some people who drink water containing trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

Fluoride: Some people who drink water containing fluoride in excess of the MCL over many years could get bone disease including pain and tenderness of the bones. Fluoride in drinking water at half the MCL or more may cause mottling of children’s teeth, usually in children less than nine years old. Mottling also known as dental fluorosis, may include brown staining and/or pitting of the teeth and occurs only in developing teeth before they erupt from the gums.

Additional Information for Lead If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. Bloomfield Water Supply System is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

Water Quality Data Table In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the amount of contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The table below lists all of the drinking water contaminants that we detected during the calendar year of this report. Although many more contaminants were tested, only those substances listed below were found in your water. All sources of drinking water contain some naturally occurring contaminants. At low levels, these substances are generally not harmful in our drinking water. Removing all contaminants would be extremely expensive, and in most cases, would not provide increased protection of public health. A few naturally occurring minerals may actually improve the taste of drinking water and have nutritional value at low levels. Unless otherwise noted, the data presented in this table is from testing done in the calendar year of the report. The EPA or the State requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants do not vary significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. As such, some of our data, though representative, may be more than one year old. In this table you will find terms and abbreviations that might not be familiar to you. To help you better understand these terms, we have provided the definitions below the table.

MCLG MCL, or TT, or Your Range Sample Contaminants MRDLG MRDL Water Low High Date Violation Typical Source Disinfectants & Disinfectant By-Products (There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants) TTHMs By-product of [Total NA 80 69.8 55.4 102 2012 No drinking water Trihalomethanes] RAA disinfection (ppb) Chlorine (as Cl2) (ppm) Total Organic Carbon (ppm)

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Microbiological Contaminants Turbidity (NTU) NA <0.3 0.04 0.30 2012 No Soil runoff 100% of the samples were below the TT value of 0.3. A value less than 95% constitutes a TT violation. The highest single measurement was 0.30. Any measurement in excess of 1 is a violation unless otherwise approved by the state.

Your Contaminants MCLG Inorganic Contaminants Lead - action level at 0 consumer taps (ppb) Copper - action level at consumer taps (ppm)

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Definition ppm: parts per million, or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppb: parts per billion, or micrograms per liter (μg/L) NTU: Nephelometric Turbidity Units. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness of the water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

NA NA: not applicable ND ND: Not detected NR NR: Monitoring not required, but recommended.

Important Drinking Water Definitions Term Definition MCLG MCLG: Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MCL MCL: Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

TT TT: Treatment Technique: A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

AL AL: Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

Variances and Exemptions Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.

MRDLG MRDLG: Maximum residual disinfection level goal. The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MRDL MRDL: Maximum residual disinfectant level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MNR MNR: Monitored Not Regulated MPL MPL: State Assigned Maximum Permissible Level RAA Running Annual Average

For more information please contact: Contact Name: Rubin Armenta Address: 406 East Blanco Blvd.

Bloomfield, NM 87413 Phone: 505-632-2486 Fax: 505-632-1116 E-Mail: rarmenta@bloomfieldnm.com Legal No. 87 Date 05/31/2013

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one that has been brewing over the past couple of years. We have seen a $1,123,000 budget impact in unfunded increases over the past two years. In order to deal with these we have had to make substantial cuts again this year. Unlike the four years prior to this, we are not able to make enough cuts to deal with all these increases, so we are going to be eating into our cash balance, which is much the same as your savings account.

This is not a good thing, because utilizing funds out of savings and not having anything come in to replace these funds means that we are going to be depleting this fund to critical levels over the next two years.

We have cut $674,353 from our budget for next school year, but even with these extensive cuts we will be using over $638,000 of our cash balance to operate next year. We have and will continue to try to keep cuts away from the classroom and programs, but we were not able to do that this year and it will become increasingly difficult as we move forward.

Although no one lost a job this year, we did have to reduce the amount of staff members we will have in our district for next year. We were able to do this through resignations and retirements, but it means that we will be doing more with less, since some positions were not refilled. We were also forced to reduce income of some of our staff by cutting or reducing stipends. We made $484,189 worth of cuts in personnel in our budget.

In all, we reduced five teaching positions (three of which were due to lower special education numbers in the district), three educational assistant positions, and one custodial position. Keep in mind that we had to do this even though our enrollment will be the same as it was this year.

Again, the good news is that we were able to do this through retirements and resignations. In addition to these reductions, we also made another $190,000 through other reductions in contracts, eliminating an energy program, shifting some salaries to Medicaid, reduction of coaches, and cuts in funding to both supplies and professional development.

This year was a challenge, to say the least, but we have a great team and we will continue to ensure high levels of learning for all our students. Though we are working with less, we will not provide less to our most valued asset, our students.

nellie at Distil.

The San Juan County Fair is coming up and the fair board is looking for participants for the Barbecue Cook-off. Also, applications for the royalty at the fair will be accepted until June 15. Girls need to be between the ages of 10-19. Applications are on the San Juan County Fair’s website, or you may call Sadie at 505.947.5823 or Stephannie at 505.516.9584. NN wanted to be Fair Queen once, but that didn’t work out.

NN wasn’t able to complete the application because of her age and the fact that she didn’t have the queen wave mastered (elbow, elbow, wrist, wrist), but she encourages girls to apply on accounta the county fair is the most fun thing EVER!!

NN loves summer. She loves the fair and Connie Mack and picnics in the park, and long days and summer romances.

Not that NN ever has a summer romance (or a fall, winter or spring one, either), but she loves ’em just the same. Enjoy your summer, and if you’re doing something fun, let NN know! You just never, ever know when she’ll show up and/or write about it!

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thought for the week

“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”

— Sir Winston Churchill

Answers to this week’s puzzles are on page A23

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at the movies AFTER EARTH

IRON MAN 3

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: A crash landing leaves teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his legendary father Cypher (Will Smith) stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after cataclysmic events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help, facing uncharted terrain, evolved animal species that now rule the planet, and an unstoppable alien creature that escaped during the crash. Father and son must learn to work together and trust one another if they want any chance of returning home.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Marvel's "Iron Man 3" pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy's hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle.

With his back against the wall, Stark is left to survive by his own devices, relying on his ingenuity and instincts to protect those closest to him. As he fights his way back, Stark discovers the answer to the question that has secretly haunted him: does the man make the suit or does the suit make the man?

EPIC

NOW YOU SEE ME

Rating: PG Synopsis: EPIC is a 3D CG adventure comedy that reveals a fantastical world unlike any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save their world...and ours.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: NOW YOU SEE ME pits an elite FBI squad in a game of cat and mouse against "The Four Horsemen", a super-team of the world's greatest illusionists. "The Four Horsemen" pull off a series of daring heists against corrupt business leaders during their performances, showering the stolen profits on their audiences while staying one step ahead of the law.

STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS FAST AND FURIOUS 6 Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Agent Luke Hobbs enlists Dominic Toretto and his team to bring down former Special Ops soldier Owen Shaw, leader of a unit specializing in vehicular warfare.

THE GREAT GATSBY

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: "The Great Gatsby" follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway (Tobey Maguire) as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings, and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire, Jay Gatsby (Leonardo DiCaprio), and across the bay from his cousin, Daisy (Carey Mulligan), and her philandering, blue-blooded husband, Tom Buchanan (Joel Edgerton). It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

THE HANGOVER 3 Rating: R Synopsis: "The Hangover Part III" is the third and final film in director Todd Phillips' recordshattering comedy franchise. This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

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Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: In Summer 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes 'Star Trek Into Darkness.' When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a warzone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

Movie information and ratings are from Rotten Tomatoes. Ratings are based on 0 - 100%; each star represents a 20% rating.

Wine and Whiskers Raffle Event raises funds for spay and neuter program LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The Humane Society of the Four Corners has a goal to spay and neuter 1,000 animals a year. In order to achieve this goal, the organization hosts various fundraising events such as the Wine and Whiskers Raffle.

This is the first time this raffle has been organized.

It will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at St. Clair Winery and Bistro in Farmington. Raffle tickets cost $25 and the Humane Society of the Four Corners hopes to sell 1,500 tickets and raise $30,000.

“This is the first time we have done this fundraiser and all the proceeds benefit the (Humane Society

of the Four Corners) spay and neuter program,” said Traci Fletcher with the Humane Society of the Four Corners.

The items being raffled off are cases of St. Clair assorted wines. “Even though one case is a lot of wine, you can give it as a gift,” Fletcher said.

People who attend the fundraising event can enjoy appetizers and live music performed by Sheldon & Friends.

Fletcher encourages the public to purchase raffle tickets because the spay and neuter program is vital to the community. “It is very important that animals are spayed and neutered because there are 10,000 animals euthanized at the two local shelters every

year,” she explained, adding that the animal shelters in Farmington and Aztec have increased their rescue programs and are doing “everything they can. But the only way to fix the problem is spay and neuter.”

The Humane Society of the Four Corners has set up area clinics that spay and neuter animals at a low cost and families pay the clinics whatever they can afford. “The focus this year is to have low cost spay and neuter clinics in the county,” Fletcher said.

To purchase raffle tickets, visit the Aztec Animal Shelter, Humane Society of the Four Corners Thrift Store, or St. Clair Winery and Bistro. Tickets also may be purchased at the Wine and Whiskers Raffle event.

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Seniors graduate from on-location classroom course at APS Four Corners Power Plant JAMES PREMINGER CCSD Public Relations Their class size may have been small, but everything they learned about a power plant was on a grand scale.

Five Central Consolidated School District seniors successfully completed an on-location classroom course at Arizona Public Service’s Four Corners Power Plant in Upper Fruitland as part of their school day. The Navajo Technical College course, taught by a retired APS worker, lasted a year.

Combining classroom education with hands-on experience in business and industry is essential, said CCSD Assistant Superintendent Pandora Mike, a strong supporter of the program.

“We need to give our students a blended-learning environment. They have to learn technology in order to prepare themselves for their futures,” she said.

Kirtland Central High seniors Lyle Davis, Richard Garcia, Aaron Frank, Ryan Antonio, and Shiprock High senior Blake Hubbard received an elective credit toward their high school graduation as well as college credit from Navajo Technical College’s Industrial Maintenance/Operations

A CCSD senior listens during the May 21 presentation at the San Juan Chapter House.

program.

Four of the seniors – Garcia was absent – beamed with pride and confidence as Arizona Public Service and the Four Corners Power Plant awarded them with suitcases – large tool boxes – for successfully completing the course.

The presentation was made during a Community Leaders’ Meeting on May 21 at the San Juan Chapter House.

“It feels great. It’s given me an opportunity,” Hubbard said. “I feel more confident to go into industrial work. It’s a step to where I need to be.”

The seniors will also receive certification from the National Center for Construction Education Research for the course.

“With this NCCER certification they have their foot in the door with the union as a utility helper,” said Arvin Trujillo, government relations manager for the Arizona Public Service Four Corners Power Plant, adding that Arizona Public Service operates multiple power plants as well as a nuclear power plant, and that APS also offers scholarships.

APS would like to see an increase in the class size for the new school year, Trujillo said. “Companies are looking for people with skills right off the bat.”

The dual-credit class, which provided

Above, Arvin Trujillo, far right, the government relations manager for the Arizona Public Service Four Corners Power Plant, presents a graduation toolbox to a CCSD senior during a May 21 ceremony at the San Juan Chapter House. Central Consolidated School District Assistant Superintendent Pandora Mike, left, Four Corners Power Plant Instructor Harry Joe, and APS’ Shirley Lowe look on. At left, Arvin Trujillo, government relations manager for the Arizona Public Service Four Corners Power Plant, speaks about the benefits of the course.

an educational foundation on all aspects of running a power plant that supplies power to the national grid, was held 8 to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday.

“We wanted to incubate these young minds to get them into industry, out into the world, to get them ready for the future,” said Harry Joe, their instructor.

“It gives them the knowledge about what to do with their lives,” he said, adding, “I just don’t tell them to think about the power plant, the gas industry, the oil industry. This is a stepping stone toward their future – something we didn’t have.”

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students who enroll in the course will change in the 2013-14 school year. They will attend mornings Monday through Thursday – so they have a chance to catch up on any missed work in their other classes at their schools on Friday, Mike said. The District supplies bus transportation to and from Kirtland Central and Shiprock High to the power plant, which is located off Navajo Route 36, and gets them back to campus in time for lunch.

Mike added another change for the new school year: Students will earn not only the dual-credit high school elective and college credit, but an additional dual credit in applied math.

The presentation and awards ceremony was attended by local Navajo Nation chapter officials including San Juan Chapter President Rick Nez, Shiprock Chapter President Duane “Chili” Yazzie, Tse Daa K'aan (Hogback) Chapter President James Pioche, and the Burnham Chapter president, as well as CCSD Enrichment Coordinator Scott Nicolay and Pandora Mike.

The San Juan Chapter is located on the south side of the San Juan River across from the Hogback and U.S. 64, not far from the power plant.

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‘Not guilty’

Redhorse jury acquits man after third trial DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune After spending two years and one month in jail for an alleged connection in an April 2011 double homicide, Alex Redhorse walked out of the Eleventh Judicial District Court a free man.

After five full days of testimony and 11 hours of deliberation, the jury of six men and six women found Redhorse not guilty in the deaths of Dusty Rye and Alec Armijo, both 20 when they died in the McGaffey Wilderness Area of the Cibola National Forest near Gallup.

Rye was shot in the back of the head April 17, 2011, while driving a black Cadillac Eldorado in the area.

The car later caught fire, burning him beyond recognition.

Armijo was shot in the head a few yards away.

The clothes were removed from his body, and a pair of blue jeans was put over his head before his body was doused with gasoline and burned.

Redhorse was friends with both men, and it was alleged

by Chris Campos that he saw Redhorse get into the car with both men they day they drove into McGaffey.

Redhorse reportedly

hooked up with David Davert and Ryan Molina on April 18. Davert and Molina testified that Redhorse told them he shot and killed the men and then got rid of the gun.

This led to Redhorse being arrested April 21, 2011, and he has been in jail since that time. This was the third trial for Redhorse. The first happened May 2012 in the Eleventh Judicial District Courthouse in Gallup with Judge Grant Foutz presiding.

There was a hung jury, because the jurors could not agree on his guilt or innocence.

The case was retried in August 2012 at the District Court in Aztec after a change of venue was requested due to pretrial publicity. The second trial also ended in a hung jury.

The third trial consisted of similar testimony from the first, except for two surprise witnesses. The first surprise witness came from the state. Redhorse’s older brother Anthony Redhorse was flown in from San Francisco, Calif., and asked to testify against his little brother – a brother he said he cared for as a child.

Anthony Redhorse was able to take the stand outside of the jury’s presence for a dress rehearsal. He recanted

Alex Redhorse, 21, awaits the verdict in his double homicide trial on May 21 in the Eleventh Judicial District’s Courtroom 2 in Aztec. Redhorse was acquitted on all charges. – Debra Mayeux photo

previous statements given to the New Mexico State Police about his brother’s alleged involvement in the crimes.

While Anthony Redhorse had details of the shootings and bodies being burned, he told the judge that his father gave him those details and Alex Redhorse only told him someone had “tried to kill him.”

Prosecutor Lyndy Bennett asked Anthony why he was “lying” on the stand, but Anthony kept his cool and stated that he wasn’t lying.

He was telling the truth. He had lied in April 2011, when he made the statements to the police.

Bennett gave Anthony Redhorse an immunity agreement that allowed him to perjure himself without fear of prosecution, so Redhorse was able to say whatever he believed to be true.

Defense Attorney Sam Bregman successfully argued that any statements from Anthony Redhorse would be hearsay, because the information came from his fa-

ther.

Judge Foutz agreed and did not allow Anthony to testify in front of the jury, other than to say that his brother called him and said someone had “tried to kill him.”

The second surprise witness came on the last day of testimony, when the defense called Ricky Hall to the stand. Hall was a friend of Molina’s and was mentioned in testimony from Molina.

It was Molina who reportedly gave Redhorse the

12-gauge, sawed-off shotgun allegedly used in the killings.

Molina said the gun came from Christian “Crunch” Davidson who gave the gun to Ricky Hall, and then Ricky Hall delivered the gun to Molina.

Neither “Crunch” nor Hall were interviewed by the police, according to Bregman.

Crunch died in an apparent suicide on the train tracks near Gallup.

Hall was never interviewed until he took the stand. Molina, however, admitted to Bregman that he lied to the police and made a habit of lying.

When Hall took the stand he said he was not lying when he stated that he never gave a gun to Molina.

“If you delivered a gun to Ryan Molina that was subsequently used in a double murder, that would cause you concern?” Bennett asked Hall.

“No. I didn’t deliver a gun,” Hall said. “It does matter. I have nothing to do with it. I want everything to come out fair.”

Bregman believes it did “come out fair” in the end.

“Obviously, we are happy with the jury’s decision,” he said. “We look forward to Alex getting on with his life.”

College and high school graduate

Russell now knows she can accomplish anything LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune When most high school seniors were preparing for finals and making summer plans, Alixis Russell, 17, was graduating from San Juan College.

A Piedra Vista High School senior, Russell graduated with an associate degree from San Juan College on May 11 and then graduated from Piedra Vista on May 23. This was possible because Russell has been participating in the dual credit program, which allows high school students to take classes at the college.

“I just wanted to get ahead. I thought it would be a couple of classes, but it turned into something more than that. I just wanted to find out what I was interested in,” Russell explained.

During a May 16 school board meeting, Chris Pash, director of secondary curriculum, introduced Russell to board members and said this is the first time in Farmington a student has achieved this. “It is an awesome accomplishment,” Pash said.

Russell began taking col-

lege classes the summer before her junior year. They were classes that interested her, such as sociology, psychology and geology. “I took a lot of classes that had to do with behavioral science,” explained Russell, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in psychology and eventually hopes to attend law school.

“Sociology fed her fire, and after taking a couple of psychology classes, she found out this is what she loves. It is a good way for the kids to sample the different classes,” Russell’s mother, Amanda, said about the dual credit

program.

Russell said she has never been a proud person. However, the last few weeks have proven she can accomplish anything if she is dedicated and focused. “People are really inspired by what I have done, and having people come up to you and say ‘I’m proud of you’ is addictive and I want to continue to be that person for the rest of my life and continue on this accelerated path,” she explained.

Amanda also is proud of her daughter’s accomplishments. “She has always been

my driven kid. I call her amazing every day. She has the focus and the want to do something different,” she explained.

Even though Russell was the first to achieve this goal, the journey to get there was not always smooth. “For the parents of students that might want to do this, it will be a rocky road,” Amanda explained. “I know these kids will be emotionally drained by the time it is all said and done.”

“It was hard to handle sometimes,” Russell said, as she had to balance high

school and college workloads. Aside from the classes, Russell also was involved in tennis, she was drum major during two years of band, and she participated in the Mock Trial Club, a student role playing organization with a focus on courtroom procedures.

Eventually, Russell’s busy schedule became routine for her. “I just sort of got used to the whole set up of classes, and honestly, the college work was more fascinating than the high school work,” she said. “Most of the time this just felt normal.”

In the fall, Russell plans to attend Grand Canyon University in Arizona. When she graduates, she hopes to join the military for a few years and eventually attend law school. She expressed an interest in pursuing her graduate studies at University of Notre Dame in Indiana, Cornell University in New York, or Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The advice Russell would give students who plan to participate in the dual credit program is to take classes that interest them. “Don’t focus on one goal, because it can be overwhelming.

Take it one class at a time and enjoy the experience.

This has been one of the best learning environments I have ever been in,” she said.

Russell graduated from Piedra Vista during the Thursday, May 23, graduation ceremony. “It is a blessing,” she said. “There will be people who do bigger and better things with the program, and I hope they are afforded the same support and recognition I have gotten.”

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President Shelly speaks at Twin Arrows Casino Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly said Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is the start of a new endeavor for Navajo gaming.

“We are at the beginning of a new endeavor and a new frontier for Navajo gaming,” President Shelly said during the reception in which more than 200 people attended.

President Shelly welcomed the group of VIPs during a reception that included Navajo Nation Council Speaker Johnny Naize and other council delegates and former leaders. The reception was held at Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort on Wednesday.

Twin Arrows has boosted the Navajo economy with its construction and is expected to employ at least 800 people upon its opening.

“Twin Arrows is the newest and grandest Navajo Gaming operation. We have created more than 800 new jobs for our economy,” President Shelly added.

The Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort is located about 23 miles west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40 and will have nearly 1,089 slot machines, blackjack and poker tables and 90 hotel rooms.

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“Twin Arrows is the newest and grandest Navajo Gaming operation. We have created more than 800 new jobs for our economy.”

– Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly

number of places to eat, such as a steakhouse, an oyster bar, a 24-hour restaurant and a food court President Shelly added that Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort could help bolster Navajo tourism.

“We expect visitors from throughout the world to ex-

perience Navajo Gaming, as they visit other parts of the state such as Monument Valley and the Grand Canyon,” President Shelly said.

In addition, President Shelly said he plans to sign an executive order mandating that all executive branch programs and offices use Twin Arrows for their conferences and large meetings.

“My office will do all we can to build upon the successes we have in our other gaming establishments,” President Shelly said.

The public grand opening for Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort was May 24.

Triathletes of all ages and abilities converge in Farmington this weekend for the 6th Annual XTERRA Four Corners Off Road Triathlon held at Farmington Lake starting at 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 1.

This annual event, organized by the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau, brings in athletes from across the country and is part of the XTERRA America Tour Series. The swimming, mountain biking and trail running format makes it a perfect fit for Farmington’s high desert terrain.

The 2013 event offers some exciting changes with a Pro purse, Kids Zone sign making tent and a new spectator friendly start/finish /transition area. The youngest competitor is 14, while the most experienced

participant is 74.

So far, a total of 154 athletes are registered, including four Pros: Cody Waite, Jimmy Archer, Joshua Merrick and Shonny Vandlandingham. Joining XTERRA Four Corners for the first time is Team Durapulse from Arizona.

Also, XTERRA Four Corners is proud to be a part of Brent Bieshaar’s journey to complete in 24 XTERRA races in the 2013 season on behalf of the war on Lou Gehrig’s disease.

If successful, Bieshaar will be the first athlete ever to complete an entire XTERRA America Tour season by competing in an XTERRA triathlon every weekend across the United States between March and August.

His only break was over Memorial Day weekend

when there was no XTERRA event scheduled.

Bieshaar’s endeavor is to raise money and awareness for the Blazeman Foundation. More information can be found at www.waronals. com.

The XTERRA Four Corners action begins at 7a.m. on June 1, and spectators are wanted, welcomed and encouraged to attend.

This year’s event will be chip timed by Chasing 3 Race Productions, is a USA Triathlon sanctioned event, and led by FCVB staff member and USAT Certified Race Director Ingrid Gilbert.

For more race information call the Farmington Convention & Visitors Bureau at 505.326.7602 or visit the website at www.xterrafourcorners.farmingtonnm.org.

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calendar ONGOING EVENTS BIRD WATCHING, RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER Enjoy bird watching and a beautiful walk through Farmington’s riverside trails every Tuesday morning. More than 100 species of birds have been noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, located in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles.

Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org/museum PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR PRESCHOOLERS Preschool children and their families bring lunch and meet at the Riverside Nature Center for a picnic from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a story or activity and a stroller-friendly walk in the park. Learn about plants, insects, birds, and all the interesting wildlife. Feed the friendly ducks and go home in time for naps. This program continues weekly through to September.

Information: 505.599.1422 SUMMER TERRACE SERIES The Farmington Museum hosts outdoor concerts Saturday nights throughout the summer. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are held at the Farmington Museum on the picturesque terrace next to the river at the Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St., through August. Call for performance schedule.

Information: 505.599.1174 or www.fmtn.org/museum LIVE HORSE RACING SunRay Park & Casino brings live horse racing to Farmington each week through June 23. Races are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Simulcast horse racing year-round.

SunRay Park & Casino is located off Hwy. 64 between Farmington and Bloomfield.

Information: 505.566.1200 or www.sunraygaming.com MUSIC IN THE WINERY’S COURTYARD Enjoy live music & great wine at Wines of the San Juan from 4 to 7 p.m. every Sunday through September 22. Wines of the San Juan is located at 233 Hwy. 511 in Turley, N.M. Information: 505.632.0879 o r www.winesofthesanjuan.com TGIF Grab some lunch, take a break from work, listen to live music and relax at Orchard Park in downtown Farmington from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Friday afternoon in June through July 29th.

Three Rivers Eatery & Brew house will sell burgers and

hotdogs. TGIF is brought to residents by the Farmington Downtown Association and sponsored by Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs.

Information: 505.599.1419

SAT JUNE 1 XTERRA FOUR CORNERS OFF ROAD TRIATHLON The annual triathlon brings professional and amateur triathletes to Farmington for the “funnest” XTERRA courses in the southwest! The triathlon is part of the XTERRA America Tour Series, recognized as the consummate individual challenge for outdoor adventure athletes. The course features a one-mile swim, 17-mile bike course and a 5-mile run. Register online at www.active.com.

Information: 505.326.7602, 800.448.1240, or www.xterrafourcorners.farmingtonnm.org

TUE JUNE 4 TEA PARTY The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots general meeting is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, at the TOTAH Theatre. The main speaker will be Sheriff Ken Christesen talking about 2nd Amendment rights and local gang problems. For more information call Bruce Higgins at 505.324.1102.

FRI JUNE 7 CROWNPOINT RUG AUCTION Each month at the Crownpoint Elementary School, 72 miles south of Farmington on Hwy. 371, 300 to 400 hand-woven Navajo rugs are auctioned off. American Indian art and craft vendors are also onsite. Auction is sponsored by Crownpoint Rug Weavers Association.

Rug viewing 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and auction begins at 7 p.m.

Information: 505.785.7386, 505.610.6797 or Christinae2011@Live.com TEA PARTY The SJC 9-12/TEA Party Patriots lunch meeting is at 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, at Los Her manitos East restaurant. This is a forum meeting where all present can bring up subjects of interest to them. For more information call Bruce Higgins at 505.324.1102.

SAT JUNE 8 CAR SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., will host a car show and craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Sycamore Skate Park. Event includes a day full of activities for the entire family with food vendors, games for kids, live music by the Jokers Wild, a burnout contest, car smashing, and a pie and a jalapeno eating contests.

Information: 505-330-6454 or 505.566.2480

FRI JUNE 14 SUMMER ART WALK In Historic Downtown Farmington, coordinated by the Farmington Downtown Association and sponsored by Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs. Come walk through downtown from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and enjoy the warm summer weather with art receptions and open houses at many Downtown locations. Art Walk maps will be available at any of the participating downtown locations.

Information: 505.599.1419 POETRY PICNIC Bring a picnic supper and eat in the garden at 6 p.m.

There will be a program of poetry for about 20 minutes and then, stay to walk in the park and through the Riverside Nature Center, Xeriscape Gardens.

Information: 505.599.1422

FRI JUNE 14 SUN JUNE 16 THE ANNUAL SAN JUAN RIVER BALLOON RALLY Three days of excitement!

Balloons will take flight from the Bloomfield Soccer Fields and fly down the San Juan River.

Information: 505.632.0880 o r www.bloomfieldchamber.info

ance starts at 7 p.m. and is the culmination of a summer theater children’s workshop.

Information: 505.599.3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone JUNE 2013 EVENTS FOR ADULTS THE BONNIE DALLAS SENIOR CENTER 109 E. La Plata St. and 208 N. Wall Ave. Farmington, NM 87401 Information Numbers: Main Building: 505.599.1380 or 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Center Activity Center: 505.566.2288 The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287 50+ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES 7 – 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. June 1 – NO DANCE – ANNUAL FLEA MARKET June 8 – Off the Interstate June 15 – The Vintage People June 22 – Grant & Randy June 28 – Otis & the Rhythm Info: 505.599.1380 50+ Free Wednesday Daytime Dance

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. June 19 – Country Jammers Info: 505.599.1380

This is an Encore Class brought to you by San Juan Community College and taught by Melissa Souers.

For information and registration call 505.566.3121.

HILLBILLY BAND ENTERTAINS 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Thursday, June 13 – Led by Bobbe Bluett Info: 505.599.1380

ANNUAL FLEA MARKET Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Inside Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. and outside the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Over 100 vendors will tempt you with treasures, collectibles, homemade goodies, plants, art work, and much more. For 60+ years of age, rent a space for $10. If you are younger than 60, the cost for a space is $20. There will be live music and hamburgers on the grill. To rent a space or for infor mation call 505.599.1390.

ACTING 101 – NEW CLASS! Tuesdays, through July 23, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Are you a character? Or do you want to be one?!! Join us Tuesdays for excitement and creativity at Acting 101.

This is a beginner class for 50+ wanting to learn and create through acting. The basics of acting will be taught through improvisation, games, monologues, and scene work. Have lots of fun crafting new scenes and making new friends.

We will also attend the Sandstone Theater Production of Grease on Thursday, July 11. The class will put on a performance during the final session, showcasing scenes worked on throughout the course. Come expand your mind and create with us!

50+ AARP DRIVERS’ SAFETY CLASS Friday, June 7, 8 a.m. – noon Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Discount on your insurance can be good for two to three years, check your policy.

Cost: $14, or $12 for card carrying AARP Members.

Pre-registration is required by calling 505.566.2256.

Payment is due to the instructor on the day of class.

THUR JUNE 20 – WED AUG. 3 GREASE, OUTDOOR SUMMER THEATER Enjoy the evening and experience live local theater in a beautiful natural sandstone amphitheater. Performances are held Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., June 20 through Aug. 3 at Lions Wilderness Park. Concessions available onsite or bring a picnic and eat before the show. tInformation: 877.599.3331 or www.fmtn.org/sandstone

FRI JUNE 28 POETRY PICNIC Bring a picnic supper and eat in the garden at 6 p.m.

There will be a program of poetry for about 20 minutes, and then stay to walk in the park and through the Riverside Nature Center Xeriscape Gardens.

Information: 505.599.1422

WED JUNE 26 HEATHER MCGAUGHY CHILDREN’S SUMMER THEATER PRODUCTION Experience live theater performed by local children in the beautiful natural sandstone outdoor amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park, 5800 College Blvd. Perform-

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calendar JUNE BUG BINGO Monday, June 10, 1 – 2 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. You will need to be present by 1 p.m. to play the blackout game. Prizes and refreshments furnished by the Senior Center. Cost is $2 per card.

Info: 505.599.1390.

7:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Join us for a day trip to Albuquerque. You will be responsible for your own lunch. There is not an exact return time. There is a $20 entry fee to visit both locations. You must be 60+ year s of age. Info: 505.599.1390

CELEBRATE OUR JUNE BIRTHDAYS Tuesday, June 11, Noon – 12:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Birthday treats provided by “The Bridge” of Farmington.

Info: 505.599.1380

ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. For more information call 505.566.2256.

FATHER’S DAY DINNER Friday, June 14, 11:45 a.m.

– 1 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Main Building, 109 E. La Plata St. Please join us in celebrating our fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and men who are like fathers to us for this special dinner. Lunch is a $3 suggested donation for anyone 60+ years of age and a $6 fee for anyone younger than 60. We ask if it is your first visit to our nutrition program that you complete a client assessment with one of our staff members before getting a lunch ticket. This makes it easier for you to come in and register to eat on a regular basis. For more information please call 505.599.1390.

ALBUQUERQUE BOTANIC GARDEN & AQUARIUM Friday, June 21, Depart at

THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.

– 12:30 p.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. We feature exercise equipment that is extremely safe and easy to use, perfect for improving your overall health, stamina, and range of motion. Cost is $20 a year. For more information call 505.599.1390.

EXERCISE CLASS – WITH JEAN ELISE Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. or 1 – 2 p.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Cost: 50 cents per session.

Are you losing flexibility and want more energy to do the things you enjoy? If so, this class is what you need to get back into a good exercise program. Work at your own level and build up to where

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DRAWING & CALLIGRAPHY Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques! For more information call 505.599.1380.

TAI CHI Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Tai Chi is a series of fluid movements that can help with balance, flexibility, and muscle tone. These gentle exercises will leave you feeling refreshed. Free to anyone 50+.

Info: 505.599.1390 ZUMBA GOLD 50+ Tuesdays (NEW DAY!) and Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 Wall St. Party on the floor with Latin dance music that will make you smile. This exhilarating exercise class will get you moving to the beat. Cost is $2.50 per session. Info: 505.566.2288 FARMINGTON RECREATION CENTER 1101 Fairgrounds Road Call 505.599.1184 for more information Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m.

No charge – Walk Laps in the Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon No charge – Shuffleboard and Ping Pong ZUMBA Wednesday, 7 – 8 p.m.

Saturday, 10 – 11 a.m.

At the Farmington Recreation Center, with instructor Shirley Murphy, inter val-training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt the body while burning fat. Check out the website at www.farm-

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At the Farmington Recreation Center, with Jazzercise you'll tighten and tone with dance, yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing movements choreographed to fun music, in just 60 minutes. This is your hour. Come try it out – 1st class is free!

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LIONS POOL 405 N. Wall Ave. For more information call 505.599.1187 ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS Monday – Friday, 7– 8:30 a.m., noon – 1 p.m., 4 – 5:30 p.m.

Adult Swimming Lessons will be offered at Lions Pool during lap swim. Four 30minute lessons are $20; eight 30-minute lessons are $35. Info: 505.599 1167 Morning Aquacise Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

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Aquacise classes, $2a visit *All adult aquatic exercise classes, $1.50 a visit FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER

1151 N. Sullivan Road For more information call 505.599.1167 EARLY BIRD SPLASH Monday/Wednesday, 8 – 8:45 a.m.

AQUA JOGGER Tuesday/Thursday, 8 – 8:45 a.m.

Classes are $2.50 a visit ADJUSTED HOURS Friday, June 28 – Saturday, July 29 The Farmington Aquatic Center will be hosting the Four Corners Aquatic Team Swim Meet. The leisure pool will remain open for public swim from 1 – 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 7 :30 p.m. Cost to swim is $3 per per son.

Come cheer on your local swimmer s.

Info: 505.599.1167 SYCAMORE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 1051 Sycamore St. For more information call 505.566.2480.

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Sycamore Park Community Center is par tnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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SENIOR FITNESS Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 – 10 a.m.

Senior Fitness is offered at Sycamore Park Community Center through the San Juan College ENCORE program.

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LINE DANCE CLASS Tuesdays, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Floread Hodgson teaches a free line dancing class at Sycamore Park Community Center. You will enjoy learning different line dances and have a lot of fun along the way. Info: 505.566 2480 FIT CLUB Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Join Nexal Flores-Baez for the free community Fit Club fitness class at Sycamore Park Community Center. This is a great cardiovascular workout that is sure to get your heart pumping! Info: 505.566.2480-8111 or 505.566.2480 CAR SHOW AND CRAFT FAIR Saturday, June 8 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Come support the Park Shelter Project and enjoy a car show, craft fair, and day full of activities for the entire family at Sycamore Park Community Center. There will be food vendors, games for kids, music, and a burnout contest. Car classes include Low Riders, Hot Rods, Rat Rods, Muscle Cars, 4x4s, Trucks, Motorcycles, Low Rider Bikes, Original, and Constr uction. Craft fair booths available. Info: 505.566.2480 SAN JUAN COUNTY VICTIM IMPACT PANEL Thursday, June 20, doors open 6:30 p.m., presentation begins 7 p.m.

Sycamore Park Community Center, 1051 Sycamore St., is home of the San Juan County Impact Panel. Visitors are welcome at no cost.

If you need additional information or have questions please contact Carol Kohler, coordinator, at 505.334.8111 or 505.566.2480.

FARMINGTON MUSEUM 3041 E. Main St. Call 505.599.1174 for more information www.farmingtonmuseum.org

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Annual celebration will offer 3 days of family fun LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The city of Aztec is preparing to cruise into summer this Memorial Day Weekend during Aztec Fiesta Days, a four-day festival of nonstop activities and family friendly events.

From Thursday, May 30, to Sunday, June 2, area residents are invited to kick back and enjoy what Aztec has to offer during the festival, which is organized by the Aztec Chamber of Commerce.

“Aztec Fiesta Days is one of the largest events in Aztec and sometimes there are 2,000 people that come through on that Saturday. It is a free event, so that is always good for the crowds,” Aztec Chamber of Commerce Director Christa Romme said.

From 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

on Thursday, May 30, the public can play ring toss and other carnival games and try out various rides at Bennett’s Amusement Carnival across from Minium Park, 200 N. Park Ave. The carnival will take place every day during the four-day festival. However, its times of

operation vary.

“You have to buy tickets to ride the rides,” Romme said. “We do presale tickets for $15 and they can go on unlimited rides for four hours.” Presale tickets will be available on Tuesday, May 28, through Thursday, May 30, at Minium Park.

Then on Saturday, June 1, start off the day by attending an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Aztec Senior Center, 101 S. Park Ave. Afterward, the public can enjoy a 5K run or walk to benefit the Aztec Animal Shelter. The run will begin

at 9 a.m. at Tiger Park, 1301 Spanish Trail, and registration begins at 8 a.m. Dogs are welcome to join in on the fun.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aztec Ruins National Monument and the city of Aztec will host a Geotourism Fair.

American Indian dancers, educational booths, handson displays, and crafts will be available. This event is free.

“It is a dynamic site for travelers and locals who want to learn more about this Four Corners region,” said Chris Duthie, city of Aztec marketing supervisor. Duthie said the purpose of geotourism is to enhance the character of a place, the culture, and the well-being of residents.

Romme said there are a few very popular events during the festival, including the 8th Annual Hot Spot

Classic Car Show at Minium Park. Entries will be accepted on June 1, but anyone who is interested in showing off their car is encouraged to pre-register by Friday, May 17. The entry form is on the Aztec Chamber of Commerce website, www.aztecchamber.com.

Another popular event is the burning of Old Man Gloom, at 9 p.m. on June 1 at Minium Park. A new edition to this event is Reverend Catfish, who will play live music during the burning.

“The burning of Old Man Gloom is a tradition in the evening, and that is a big hit that happens in the park.”

Proceeds from Aztec Fiesta Days will benefit the Aztec Chamber of Commerce. Last year $4,000 was raised during the festival.

For more information on Aztec Fiesta Days call 505.334.7646.

Event joins Fiesta Days celebration

National Geographic Festival returns to Aztec The Four Corners National Geographic Geotourism Festival returns to Aztec Ruins National Monument on Saturday, June 1, to celebrate the area’s natural diversity of history, culture, recreation and lifestyle. This is the festival’s second consecutive year and underscores last year’s successful launch of a major website. www.fourcornersgeotourism.com, and the publishing of a premium, regionspecific map guide designed and printed by National Geographic.

“We’re really looking forward to another Geotourism Festival,” said Aztec City Manager Josh Ray. “Last year’s event attracted nearly 1,100 visitors to Aztec Ruins, and we’re hoping for another big day. Once again, the festival will be held alongside Aztec Fiesta Days, another hugely popular local event that brings in visitors from throughout the Four Corners.”

The event, scheduled from

On Saturday, June 2, 2012, Aztec Ruins hosted representatives from National Geographic when they launched their website. – File photo

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will include vendors from throughout the region who will offer educational information, crafts, demonstrations and retail items, as well as food and beverages. Major highlights also include American Indian dance and musical performances, part of a detailed program that is free to the public.

However, fees will be charged for entrance to Aztec Ruins ($6 adults; free for age 15 and younger).

The Geotourism Festival will be held concurrently with Aztec Fiesta Days. Free transportation will be provided by Red Apple Transit, which will offer quick and easy service between Aztec

Ruins and Minium Park. For more information about the weekend’s special events, please refer to the calendar below or call the Aztec Visitor Center at 505.334.9551 or go online to www.aztecnm. com. For Fiesta Days events, contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 505.334.

7646.

Cruisin’ into Summertime! - Aztec Fiesta Days Friday May 31 5-11 p.m.: Bennett’s Amusements Carnival across from Minium Park 7-11 p.m.: Fiesta Day Races!-Whitten Warriors presents the Ryan Bard Memorial Stocks, Modifieds, SportMods & Hobbys at Aztec Speedway 7-8:30 p.m.: Aztec Ruins Lecture Series 2013 - "What Diné/Navajo Narratives Can Tell Us About the Early Navajo Presence in the Southwest.”

Saturday June 1 7-11 a.m.: All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Aztec Senior Center.

Adults, $5 in advance/$6 at the door; and children, $3 in advance/$4 at the door.

8 a.m.-noon: Deacon’s Yard Sale at Aztec Presbyterian Church on Church Street

9 a.m.: Charity 5k Trail Run/Walk to Benefit the Aztec Animal Shelter at Tiger Park– Registration begins at 8 a.m., costs $20, which includes a T-shirt and registration number.

Info for this event: 505.334.9427 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Vendor booths open at Minium Park 10 a.m.: Cruisin’ into Summertime!

Parade from Main Avenue to Minium Park – Registration begins at 9 a.m. Parade entry forms are available online at www.aztecchamber.com, or call 505.334.7646.

10 a.m.: Kids-N-Pets Parade and Costume Contest – Sign up begins at 9 a.m. right before the Aztec Fiesta Days Parade. Entry is free.

10:30 a.m. -noon: Live music by San Juan College’s Company at Minium Park 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.: Geotourism Fair at Aztec Ruins National Monument 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Hot Spot Classic Car Show – Pre-register by May 17.

Noon - 3 p.m.: Live Music by Suave at Minium Park Noon - 5 p.m.: FREE Animas River Raft Rides hosted by Aztec Trails & Open Space – Shuttles will leave Minium Park at 15 minutes till each hour from 11:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Shuttle and raft rides are free, but donations are welcome!

Noon - 5 p.m.: Ducks for Bucks at Wines of the San Juan Noon - 11 p.m.: Bennett’s Amusements Carnival across from Minium Park 1 p.m.: Bluegrass Jam at The Hiway Grill 3 - 4:30 p.m.: Native American Dance Performances at Minium Park 3:45 p.m.: Hot Spot Car Show Winners Announced at Minium Park 6 p.m.: Open Mic Nite! at The Hiway Grill 8-11 p.m.: Fiesta Day Races!-Whitten Warriors presents the Ryan

Bard Memorial Stocks, Modifieds, SportMods & Hobbys at Aztec Speedway 7:30-9:30 p.m.: Live Music by Reverend Catfish at Minium Park 9 p.m.: Burning of Old Man Gloom Sunday June 2 Noon-7 p.m. - Bennett’s Amusements Carnival across from Minium Park 3-4 p.m.: East Aztec Ruins Tours by reservation only, at Aztec Ruins National Monument 4-7 p.m.: Music in the Courtyard at Wines of the San Juan All entry forms are available on the Aztec Chamber’s website at www.aztecchamber.com. For full details, sponsorship information and entry forms contact the Aztec Chamber of Commerce at 505.334.7646 or email director@aztecchamber.com.

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Tourism slogan touts culture, adventurous spirit DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune New Mexico historically has held the rank of 38th in the nation as a place people wanted to visit, but the numbers are changing under the administration of Tourism Secretary Monica Jacobson.

She visited Farmington this week and was the keynote speaker at the May 23 Farmington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau annual meeting.

Jacobson has been working to sell New Mexico as a “venturesome” travel destination. “New Mexico is not for people who want a wrapped-up travel experience such as Disneyland. It is a place for people with an adventurous spirit,” she said.

“It is adventure steeped in culture.”

This is the message of the department’s new campaign – New Mexico True.

“The word ‘True’ speaks to our rich culture – the types of activity you can participate in here,” Jacobson said. “It speaks to the authenticity and richness of the experience you will have here.”

Launched more than a year ago, Jacobson said the campaign is working and she has the numbers to prove

it. There are 16 entities that signed on to participate and she is expecting to have 20 on board by the end of summer. Each entity has experienced some return on investment, according to Jacobson who said for every dollar spent there has been a return of $3 to the state for advertising New Mexico True.

“We saw an increase in website visits from 50 percent to 350 percent,” Jacobson said. “This is breaking through, and it’s creating enough interest and intrigue to get people to act and type in newmexico.org. … We know New Mexico True is bringing people to the state.”

Developing New Mexico True was part of a four-step plan Jacobson had to revitalize the state’s tourism industry and bring people to our state.

The second step was to have the tourism department unify and lead the state. She has done this by becoming partners with tourism-based entities and businesses throughout New Mexico and setting up their advertising campaigns, rather than doling out dollars to various entities that want to do their own campaign.

She characterized her department as being an ATM

giving out money, but that practice has stopped.

“We will be your partners - no more being the ATM,” Jacobson said. “There is a better, more effective, way to work together to get us more bang for our buck.”

This means entities throughout the state can sign on to be involved in New Mexico True and the state then advertises for them.

Gallup was one of the first to be involved in New Mexico True, from when it was a pilot program.

“It is easy for smaller markets like Gallup. It has a tool kit that is just a component that makes sense for the rural areas of New Mexico,” McKinley County Chamber Director Bill Lee said in a video about the program.

“This is not just an ad campaign you want to deliver,” NM Tourism Advertising Director Martin Leger said on the same video. “New Mexico can certainly deliver on True. We want this campaign to bring to life that there is so much to do here in New Mexico.”

The third step in her plan is to “ramp up the rigor,” and this ties in to the campaign as well, because it allows the department to do Web-based and social media marketing of New Mexico

hot spots. Jacobson revamped the tourism department. She brought New Mexico Magazine into the black and made it self-sufficient. She also restructured and created a social media department, headed by Jordan Quenther, the digital media manager for the state.

“We really want to make it as easy as possible to get industry buy in (on the campaign),” Quenther said. “The great thing about New Mexico is everyone has a different story to tell.”

Businesses and travel organizations can visit nmtourism.org and find all types of tools to help promote their entity. There are logos and photos for advertising purposes, and there also is a place for business listing and New Mexico True promotions, he explained.

“We want to make it as user-friendly and simplistic as possible for our industry partner,” he said, adding that the tourism website receives a little more than 1.4 million visits a year with 76 percent of those being from new website visitors. “It takes about 20 minutes (of your time) to put you in front of these visitors,” Quenther said.

“They are looking for great places to eat and stay – great places to take advantage of

across the state.”

New Mexico state residents also are able to visit this site and get travel tips, which ties in to Jacobson’s fourth goal to “inspire instate travel.”

Jacobson conducted a focus group of New Mexico residents who said there was nothing to do in the state.

“It was heartbreaking, and we want to change this,” she said.

The tourism department rolled out two summer promotions to inspire in-state travel. There will be a New Mexico – statewide – singa-long, and the “Are you New Mexico True?” promotion, where the department is asking travelers to tell the department their New Mexico true stories.

The sing-a-long is based on a song written by Albuquerque-based music group Richmond. It is called “Feels like Home,” and the tourism department not only created a music video for the song, it will be traveling the state and getting area residents to sing a verse from the music.

“We’re singing true with a little help from our closest friends – getting folks to sing a song about New Mexico,” Jacobson said.

Farmington will be involved in the sing-a-long on

July 22, according to Farmington Convention and Visitor’s Bureau Executive Director Tonya Stinson. “Our verse is ‘The stars light up like fireflies,’” she said, adding the time and place for the sing-a-long will be announced at a later date.

The storytelling campaign was launched earlier this month and is ongoing, according to Jacobson. People traveling across the state are encouraged to take a lot of photos and then go to the newmexico.org website, where they answer some questions about their trip and upload six to 12 stories.

These stories will be voted on by website and social media visitors, and there are prizes for the most popular stories.

Weekly winners will receive $450 gas cards, while the Top 20 will be included in the New Mexico Tourism Department annual insider guide. The top winner – that is the story with the most votes – will receive $5,000.

Jacobson also hopes this campaign will encourage people to revisit the state, because the re-visitation rates remain low at 39.2 percent, while our neighbors in Colorado and Arizona have a revisit rate of 51.2 percent.

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