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Governor debuts plan to streamline education process for nurses DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Governor Susana Martinez introduced a plan to increase the health care workforce in order to address the shortage of doctors, nurses and nurse practitioners in 32 of 33 New Mexico counties. Martinez presented her Health Care Workforce Proposal to a room of constituents, educators and elected officials on Dec. 16 at San Juan College. “We know that addressing our healthcare shortage is not unique to New Mexico. States across the country face a similar battle,” Martinez said. “How we respond sets us apart from the rest. We chose

to compete and reform.” Her goal is to develop a health care workforce to meet the growing demand for care for citizens, including the more than 170,000 who will be receiving taxpayerfunded care under the Centennial Care Plan. This will be done by streamlining the education process for nurses, making it easier for them to obtain training and get their degrees. Martinez and her staff worked with the New Mexico Health Care Consortium, state colleges and the New Mexico Nurses Association to develop a state common core curriculum for nurses. “It is the first of its kind across

the nation,” Martinez said. The curriculum, adopted by every higher education institution in the state, will allow credits to transfer easily between institutions. Community colleges also will partner with universities to allow nurses to remain in their home communities and receive a bachelor’s degree of nursing. San Juan College Nursing Director Anisa Bruce said the plan will transform nursing education in New Mexico, and build the nursing workforce to meet the state’s need of an estimated 1.2 million additional registered nurses by 2020.

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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez presented a plan Dec. 16, at San Juan College to build the health care workforce in the state by streamlining the education and licensure procedures for nurses and nurse practitioners. – Josh Bishop photo

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Graduation policy Area vets draft scope of services proposal Graduation qualification changes OK’d by board LAUREN SEIP Tri-City Tribune

Farmington area veterinarians have voiced concerns about the city of Farmington hiring an on-site veterinarian at the newly constructed Farmington Animal Shelter. Dr. Manuel Garcia, veterinarian at San Juan Veterinary Hospital, presented these concerns to the Farmington City Council in a letter signed by 21 veterinarians and given to the Council during the public comment section of the Dec. 10 meeting. He spoke after City Councilor Mary Fischer approached the subject of a staff veterinarian for the city.

“I think the veterinarian community is very concerned that the veterinarian services at the animal shelter are limited to those animals in the shelter – that we are not going into competition against the local veterinarian community,” Fischer said, asking Garcia to share his concerns about the scope of services and the development of a city-funded lowcost spay-neuter policy. “Since the shelter is open and animals will be spayed and neutered, I think we need a more clear definition of what the scope of services is for the vet. Maybe Dr. Garcia could explain their concerns

Qualifications for student graduations were changed Dec. 12 by the Farmington Municipal School Board, which approved modifications to the graduation policy during its meeting. The change allows for students to “demonstrate competency in alternative forms should the student fail to pass the state’s

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We’ll miss reporting the news for you every week Capital projects outlined The Tri-City Tribune would have been impossible just isn’t an easy way to say this, so we’re in FMS 5-year master plan justThere going to blurt it out: This is the last issue of the to accomplish without the wonderful staff we have LAUREN SEIP Tri-City Tribune Three Farmington schools have been identified as priorities for replacement and renovation in the school district’s five-year Facilities Master Plan. The school board approved the 2014-19 plan during its Dec. 12 meeting, and agreed that Farmington High School, Northeast Elementary School and Hermosa

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Middle School are most in need of repairs. The plan lays out capital projects that need to be completed to improve overall efficiency in the district’s facilities. A Facilities Master Plan Advisory Committee - made up of school staff, city of Farmington employees and state representatives – determine the districts capital needs in nine categories including adequacy standards,

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Tri-City Tribune. In the last couple of weeks, we made the difficult decision to stop publishing our weekly newspaper. Based on a lagging local economy and down trending newspaper revenues we are unable to maintain our current business model. While our paper is very popular with our readers – based on a steady subscription growth – advertising revenue growth has not followed readership. We cannot say enough about the great support we have received from all of you in the community and it was always our dream to give you all the local news you needed and wanted to know.

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had covering the Basin. “We were never shy about reporting the bad as well as the good. This decision has nothing to do with the news department, we know our coverage and journalism is solid. We still feel that for a community to move forward they need to be informed about what local government and business is doing and how those decisions affect our everyday lives,” owner Don Vaughan said. “An informed public is what makes a community grow. Our community is a better place when you have more professional journalists covering it and

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veterinarian and what they would like done for the scope of services,” Fischer said. “It’s not clear to me what he requests at this point,” Mayor Tommy Roberts responded to Fischer’s request. “I have no objection to you (Garcia) coming up, but we do know the vets would like for there to be guidelines that are pretty well defined that defines the scope of services to be provided by the city-employed vet.” Roberts said there would be several other opportunities for local veterinarians to express their concerns during the process of developing and adopting the spay-neuter policy for the shelter.

“This is not an agenda item is my concern,” Roberts said. “I don’t mind having discussion about it, but I don’t see the point of having it if it’s going to be discussed in another forum on a number of other occasions.” Fischer responded, “I asked (Garcia) if he would come and share his concerns and make sure we address them properly. Certainly Dr. Garcia can speak now or he can bring it up under business from the floor.” Garcia approached the Council during the public comment section of the meeting, saying the local veterinarians are concerned that the review and adoption of a spay and neuter

policy “sounds like it is a ways out.” “We were concerned that if the vet was hired they would like to have their scope of practices in place to help describe what they do on a day-to-day basis,” he said, adding that the entire veterinary community in San Juan County “is on board” with the proposed veterinary scope of services he wanted to present to the Council. The proposal drafted by the local veterinary community and presented by Garcia stated that shelter veterinarians should include: • “Serving the medical needs of the Farmington Animal Shelter animals to: (a) reduce their pain and

suffering, and (b) maintain their health and well-being while being sheltered. • “Spaying and neutering of shelter animals and animals owned by the public who qualify under financial means testing based on adjusted gross household income. • “Administering rabies vaccinations when needed to facilitate the transfer of animals to other shelter or rescue groups.” Roberts asked Garcia if he shared this proposed language with the Animal Shelter Advisory Commission. He said that he started with the City Council, but that he had been asked by Commission Member Betty Berry to draft the wording,

which he hopes will be included in the animal welfare ordinances being drafted by the committee. City Manager Rob Mayes said adding the wording into the spayneuter policy should not be a problem. “The vets have our assurance we will not try to practice medicine outside of our scope,” he said. Fischer also addressed information she had received regarding the proposed policy, which is expected to help individuals in the community with the cost of spaying or neutering their animals. The proposed policy recommends anyone with an annual income of $60,000 or lower could

be eligible for a low-cost spay and neuter program. “That $60,000 threshold for the spay and neuter eligibility program is giving me a bit of heartburn,” Fischer said. “It seems if someone makes $60,000 they can afford to spay or neuter their cat or dog with a private vet.” Garcia said the veterinary community shared her concerns, and it could be a “little high,” but he was “under the impression that it is for (councilors) to decide what the number is.” The Animal Shelter Advisory Commission should have the policy completed and ready for review by the Council meeting in February.

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ONGOING EVENTS THREE WATERS TRADING POST EXHIBIT The Three Waters Trading Post exhibit features a walkthrough replica of a 1930’s trading post, including a bull pen stocked with period goods and artifacts, pawn room and an office showcasing jewelry and rugs. The exhibit is on display at the Farmington Museum in the Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center, 3041 E. Main St. in Farmington. Information: 505.599.1174 or www.fmtn.org 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 spotted 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 a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles. Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org SETTLEMENT TO CITY EXHIBIT The Farmington Museum invites you to view an expansive display of historic and contemporary photography. Farmington has changed dramatically over the years. Experience a slice of Farmington’s past in comparison to what it is today. This unique exhibit uses both photography and historic objects to show the evolution of Farmington from a small agricultural settlement to the bustling city of today. On display through April 23, 2014. Information: 505.599.1174

MON DEC. 2 FRI JAN. 3, 2014 BLOOMFIELD CHRISTMAS PARADE AND CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS Bloomfield hosts annual lighted Christmas parade beginning at 6:30 p.m. Route starts at the Bloomfield High School. The official lighting of the celebration of Lights displays follows the Bloomfield Christmas parade and will remain in the park through the Holidays, creating a wonderful winter wonderland at Salmon Park in Bloomfield, N.M., 501 N. 5th Street. Information: 505.632.0880

FRI DEC. 20 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Come mark the Winter Solstice at the Farmington Public Library and enjoy a “natural light” event at Noon along with activities that brighten up the winter. Information: 505.599.1270 or www.infoway.org

SAT DEC. 21 REINDER ROMP Join the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs Department and the Downtown Association for a little holiday cheer and participate in the Reindeer Romp or the North Pole Stroll! Held at Orchard Plaza in Historic Downtown Farmington from 4 to 6 p.m., this event will feature a 5K Reindeer Romp (chip timed) and a 2-mile North Pole Stroll. Registration is $15 which includes a shirt. The 5k will start promptly at 4 p.m., walkers will follow. This is a family friendly event with activities such as children’s winter carnival games, live holiday music, hot chocolate, hot apple cider, holiday cookies, and a chance to see Santa! Register by Thursday, Dec. 19. Late registrations will be ac-

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cepted on Friday, Dec. 20, until 2 p.m., with a $10 additional fee. SIMPLE BIRD FEEDERS 1 – 3 p.m. Come to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park, off Browning Parkway for this annual activity. Learn about feeding birds and make tree ornaments which birds can eat, to decorate a tree at the nature center or to take home. Find out what birds eat and how to attract them, and learn the common winter birds in this area. Watch and learn the birds outside the Nature Center as you work. This is a family activity for all ages. Info: 505.599.1422

MON DEC. 23 LIVE NAVAJO NATIVITY This annual live nativity uses traditional Navajo clothing and live animals. The Nativity scene is presented entirely by children at the Four Corners Home for Children, at 2103 W. Main St., in Farmington, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Information: 505.325.0255, 888.325.0255 or www.navajoministries.org

505.599.1167 or go online at www.fmtn.org/aquatics for more information.

TUES DEC. 31 SPACE FLIGHT EXPLORERS CHRISTMAS BREAK FUN 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet at the E3 Children’s Museum & Science Center, 302 N. Orchard Ave. Let’s blast off to a New Year with some space fun with activities straight from NASA. This program is suitable for ages 7 and up. See you there, and don’t forget your imaginations! Info: 505.599.1425 NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION 6 p.m. At the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. For information call 505.599.1148. www.fmtn.org/civiccenter.

ADULT EVENTS 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

Kelly Greens host two-day clinic for young girls The Farmington High School Kelly Greens will host a dance clinic for all girls 3 years old through 7th grade on Jan. 15 and 16 with a performance on Friday, Jan 17. The cost of the dance clinic will be $35 per girl. All participants will receive a T-shirt. 505.599.1390 Senior Center Annex: 505.566.2256 Senior Activity Center/The Silver Fitness Center: 505.566.2287

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College presents contemporary art works of Marcus Cadman The San Juan College Art Department will present the contemporary American Indian art of Marcus Cadman from Jan. 10 to Jan. 31 in the Henderson Fine Arts Center Art Gallery. The show, titled Game Changer: Contemporary Paintings & Sculptures of Marcus Cadman (Navajo/Kickapoo), depicts American Indian life in today’s world. An opening reception will be held in the HFAC Art Gallery on Jan. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cadman’s work often incorporates a variety of media such as acrylic, pencil, watercolor, ink and colored pencil. Collage

also is used frequently in Cadman’s work, including objects such as old photographs, cloth, buckskin, money, bingo sheets and pages from the Bible in Navajo and English. Cadman believes that the use of these materials thrusts upon the viewer the differing images and realities of the modern world and tribal world. Cadman’s works can be best described as modern and edgy with a splash of pop art. His works are recognizable images with social commentary that are colorful, proactive and humorous. “My work is about depicting and chronicling

Native American life today,” Cadman said. “I am painting my time in history. I let no social, political or religious standards interfere with this process.” Cadman’s lineage descends from the Kickapoo tribe of the Great Lakes region and the Navajo tribe of the Southwest. He grew up with his father creating simple drawings from pen and paper, which helped him uncover his own talent for drawing. But it was the readings of Joseph Campbell in a community college course that opened Cadman’s eyes and heart to the world of the Sacred. That experience, along with some painting,

color theory, figure drawing and art history courses, helped him to carve his own personal style of painting. “Some of my paintings are my interpretations of history, fueled by personal feeling,” Cadman said. “Others have to do with my experiences of growing up between American culture and Native Cultures. And yet, others portray free association that I conjure up.” Cadman currently makes his home in Shiprock. For more information about the exhibit, call Cindy McNealy at 505.566.3464.

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statute to respond to the question coming from parents “what about other things that demonstrate competency?” Students have the ability to demonstrate their level of competency with a rigorous portfolio of standards-based indicators by using the local procedures adopted by the superintendent, the policy stated.

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health care “Governor Martinez’s transformational health care program is at the forefront to meet this looming need,” Bruce said, adding that nursing students will receive a fast track to licensure and have lower tuition and financial aid costs. “It provides a more streamlined efficient way for nurses to obtain degrees to care for an aging population.” The program does address tuition and student loans by doubling the number of awards offered through the state’s Nursing Loan-forService program, making it available to 24 students per year, as well as increasing

the slots to 42 for the Health Practitioner Loan Repayment Program. There also will be six new slots available from the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education in order to bring more dentists into the state. These additional slots are projected to cost $1.5 million in the upcoming budget, but Martinez estimates the result will be an additional 700 health care practitioners in New Mexico over the next 10 years, who will be required to work in rural areas after graduation. Martinez added that she wants New Mexico to be a “friend” to nurse practitioners

and will do so by streamlining the licensing procedure for nurse practitioners that move into New Mexico from another state. It also would allow them to work independently from a physician and prescribe medication. The governor has tied $220,000 to this legislation to market the plan in neighboring states with the hopes of attracting existing nurse practitioners to New Mexico. Without spending any money to market the plan, Martinez said nurse practitioners in Texas issued a statement saying their ability

to work in Texas was “extremely limited.” They also mentioned the New Mexico program she has established. “We are going to take Texas’ nurse practitioners. Our doors are open to talented nurse practitioners. We want them to move here to provide care for our families,” Martinez said. Another way the state can promote nurse practitioners is by expanding to 24 the number of training slots available to them at UNM, while also increasing to seven the number of family practice residency slots. “Our effort to develop the health care workforce

is to make it easier for those to obtain training and degrees to get the job,” the governor said. Then, it is her hope they will stay in New Mexico and practice in the rural areas of the state. As these slots open up in state universities, there also will be a need to have doctors and nurses available to educate and train the future health care workers. The governor addressed this by proposing the establishment of a “loan-for-service program” for nurse educators, allowing practicing nurses to pursue higher degrees by moving into the class-

room to teach. Under the current law, the loan-forservice program does not allow anyone but current nurse educators who want higher degrees to have access to the funding. Other aspects of the Martinez health care plan include the establishment of a $600,000 grant program to expand telemedicine and the establishment of a statewide training and a voluntary certification program for community health workers. The legislation for these changes will be carried in the State House by Farmington Representative Tom Taylor.

any other elementary schools need additional classroom space, said Ted Lasiewicz, chief of operations for the school district. “At this point we recognize the need because of so many portables at the elementary schools. We recognize we need to see what schools may require additional classrooms and/or an entirely new elementary school at some point in the future,” Lasiewicz said, adding a committee study group will be formed that would involve input from the community. Other necessary projects in the facilities master plan included the upgrade of all elementary schools’ playground equipment, roofing improvements and the replacement of heating and air conditioning systems at the schools. The capital projects in the plan are expected to

be partially funded through a vote for $35 million in general obligation bonds. The special election is set for Feb. 4, 2014. In other business, the Farmington school board selected Jaynes Corporation as the Construction Manager at Risk for the Farmington High School replacement and renova-

tion project. Jaynes Corporation “will serve in the capacity of providing ongoing pricing, design assistance and value added recommendations throughout the design process,” according to Lasiewicz. The estimated total cost for services is approximately $2.2 million, with the Public Schools Facil-

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upgrades code, education program, facilities renewal, growth, life-health, safety, requested projects, preventative maintenance and technology. “We meet as a committee and through those meetings you then start to prioritize based on the educational goals you want to see. We start to look at that and what is the best thing for (the district’s) mission,” said Mike Isaacson, a member of the school board and the master plan advisory committee. The committee identified Farmington High School, Hermosa Middle School and of Northeast Elementary School as the three top priorities, with Northeast topping the list, because the school is overcrowded from an increased student population. An elementary schools study will be conducted next year to determine if

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Aggies beat Lobos 67-61 at the Pit Round 2 of the Rio Grande Rivalry goes to New Mexico State. The Aggies beat the Lobos 67-61 at the Pit on Tuesday night. “It’s not just another win,” said NMSU head coach Marvin Menzies. “It’s a big win.” The Lobos were without point guard Hugh Greenwood, who didn’t suit up because of an injured wrist. UNM only got two points from their bench and they failed to hit a three-point shot. It’s been more than two decades since the Lobos came up empty from the three-point line. It’s the first back-to-back losses for UNM since February of 2012. The Lobos hit the road this weekend to face Marquette in Las Vegas on Saturday. Shut ’er down It’s obvious to anyone watching Lobo basketball the past two weeks, Hugh Greenwood is NOT 100 percent. The point guard from Australia injured his wrist against New Mexico State on Dec. 4. Greenwood still suited up for the Cincin-

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nati game a couple of days following the injury, though head coach Craig Neal would later admit he should have rested him. Then Greenwood only attempted one shot against Kansas last weekend and sat out the NMSU game this week. He currently is listed as dayto-day. Greenwood could miss this Saturday’s game in Las Vegas against Marquette. Neal had to force Greenwood to the bench because the point guard wants to be on the floor, injury or no injury. “He might be the most selfless kid we’ve had in our program since I’ve been here,” explained Neal. “It’s all about, ‘What can I do for the team?’ and it’s going to come to a point where I’m going to have to do what’s best for Hugh. It’s tough, because you want him out there, because he’s the life of your team, but

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This week was one for the books as I actually lost a semi-final matchup because of two successful onside kicks. With the Cardinals defense, the onside kick allowed an extra score to the Titans, which hurt my DST last week, which was Arizona. Then just as painful, the Saints recovered on as well. My opponent had Drew Brees, who racked up some more yards and a touchdown, turning an apparent win into a loss. That is the agony of a Fantasy Football Sunday. Good luck for Championship Week for those of you smart enough to be playing this week. Each week the Fantasy Geek will give you some

unsolicited advice on playing NFL Fantasy Football. Realizing that the Thursday night game is already over, players from Thursday’s game will not be in consideration, and since most leagues let you change players that haven’t played yet, every other squad is fair game. Each week we’ll look at the players that led to victory or disaster in Love Them and Loathe Them, followed by a section on Studs and Duds, who you may look at starting and sitting this week. Finally, there will be a quick section on pickups on the waiver wire for some players who may be available in your league.

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I’ve got to do what’s best for Hugh.” Pump the brakes The Lobos lost on the road to Kansas this past Saturday and head coach Craig Neal wanted to assure his fans there’s no need to panic. Coming into this season, the expectations were high, and deservedly so. The Lobos returned four starters from last year’s roster, including the reigning conference player of the year. Neal pointed out the one player they lost was a firstround NBA draft pick. Neal also pointed to the fact that forward Cameron Bairstow only started 19 games last season and averaged just nine points a night. He has since developed into one of UNM’s best players. Point guard Hugh Greenwood played in every game for UNM since he arrived, but Neal will tell you Greenwood never averaged more than seven points a game. “I think expectations were unrealistic and unfair to our players,” said Neal. “I think the expectations for my team, since taking over the job, were more than any team we’ve had here in six years,” said Neal. “We’re not going to win every game. We finally went out and Moving into the holiday season, the basketball year is already a third over and it seems that football just ended. Not a whole lot going on with the winter break taking over the next couple of weeks. Last Week… The annual Marv Sanders Webb Toyota Invitational wound up this past weekend crowning a new champion for the first time in nine years. The Cleveland Storm unseated perennial champ Montwood El Paso. For the local teams, it was a mixed bag. The host team went winless losing to Shiprock, Fabens El Paso and Kirtland Central. Piedra Vista went 1-2 knocking off Gallup in the opening round before falling to Montwood El Paso and Shiprock. Kirtland Central goes 1-2 with loses to Montwood and Gallup before knocking off the home team. Shiprock was the only team that walked away with

played teams that we haven’t (played) over the past six years. We played Kansas, we’re going to play Marquette, we played Cincinnati. We’re playing a schedule that’s never been scheduled here before and you’re going to have bumps in the road.” Neal’s emphasis is what happens after conference play. “The job is what happens in March, what happens at the end of the year, how good your team is at the end,” he concluded. Invitation only The UNM men’s soccer program is sending three players to the MLS Combine in Florida next month. Michael Calderon, Michael Kafari and Kyle Venter have been invited to the 2014 MLS Combine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in January. The three Lobos are part of a selected pool of only 50 collegiate soccer players to be invited to the premiere pre-draft showcase. Senior Michael Kafari leaves the Lobo Soccer program as one of the all-time winningest Lobos, with 58 wins in a New Mexico uniform. Midfielder Michael Calderon was a First Team All-Region and All-Conference USA selection in his second and final season with New Mexico, finishing his two-year Lobo career with 10 goals and 13 assists. Kyle Venter heads off to the MLS Combine as the program’s first ever three-

time All-American while also being the Conference USA Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year. The 2014 MLS SuperDraft will take place on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Philadelphia. I feel a draft The NMSU football team is losing their top player. Aggies receiver Austin Franklin announced he is leaving school early to enter the NFL draft. Franklin reportedly has already signed with an agent. The junior missed a couple of games at the start of the season because of academic issues, but still managed to lead

the team in receiving yards and touchdowns. Instant 3 Play UNM football coach Bob Davie told us during the offseason he was going to sign a couple of junior college players. He delivered before the Christmas rush. UNM announced the signing of defensive back Daniel Henry (6’0” 175 lbs), linebacker Ryan Langford (6’3” 225 lbs) and offensive lineman Eden Mahina (6’5” 280 lbs). All are junior college transfers. Henry and Langford were teammates at Iowa Western Community College in Davenport. Mahina played for Mount San Antonio College in California. Tohatchi

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Rick Hoerner a winning record, beating Farmington and PV, losing only to Cleveland. In other boys action, Navajo Prep knocked off Aztec by two, 51-49. Shiprock beat Piedra Vista for the second time in four days, 67-61. Farmington lost at Durango 41-29, and Kirtland defeated Miyamura 5433. On the girls’ side, Aztec lost a pair of games at the City of Champions Artesia Tournament to Ruidoso and Santa Teresa. Bloomfield went 1-2 at the Laguna Acoma Holiday Classic, losing to Zuni and Cuba before beating Estancia. Piedra Vista got blown out in a pair of games against Santa Fe and Shiprock. Kirtland Central

went 0-2 on the week, losing to Navajo Prep and Shiprock. On Tuesday, Miyamura knocked off Aztec 48-30 and Bloomfield beat Ignacio 42-38. On the wrestling mats this past weekend Bloomfield won their own Invitational with Aztec finishing second. The Kirtland Wrestlers placed 5th at the Dawg Fight Invitational. This week the local teams meet at Piedra Vista for the 18-team Panther Classic. This Week… Friday, Dec. 20 Piedra Vista Girls’ Basketball travels to Los Alamos The Lady Scorpion Invitational continues with Farmington, Shiprock, Bayfield and Kirtland Central Aztec and Bloomfield Basketball play at the Shiprock Round Robin Bloomfield Girls’ Basketball hosts

Saturday, Dec. 21 The Lady Scorpion Invitational concludes with Farmington, Shiprock, Bayfield and Kirtland Central Aztec Basketball finishes up at the Shiprock Round Robin Bloomfield, Kirtland and Aztec Wrestlers are at the Panther Classic at Piedra Vista Farmington and Piedra Vista Swimming are at the Crosstown Splashdown Kirtland Central Basketball hosts Bernalillo Thursday, Dec. 26 Farmington Girls’ Basketball plays at the St. Mike’s Tournament Piedra Vista and Farmington Basketball head to the Roswell Poe Corn Tournament

Let Them Play… As the basketball season kicks off, one thing most fans will notice is the obvious change in officiating. Every year the National Federation of High Schools and the NMAA put out a list of new rules and “points of emphasis” for the upcoming season. This season a high point of emphasis has been put on physical play and the free

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Hoerner movement of offensive players. This has been a tough adjustment for coaches, players and officials. Over the past couple of decades the game has gotten more physical and has forced the officials to weigh the amount of contact to see if it alters play and to evaluate the severity of physical play. That puts the judgment on the officials’ shoulders of whether or not a foul should be called.

The NMAA, as with most sports now, has tried to eliminate the human element. Now, any physical contact is a foul. “Displacement” is the word of the season, as every foul called will be about one player relocating another. There is no judgment. This change will take time for the players to adjust and the coaches to follow. Over the course of the first three weeks I have been at games where over 70 free throws have been taken and game lengths have gotten longer on what was already a poorly scheduled 90 min-

utes from the start of one game to another. Now let’s be clear that the officials are not to blame for the change in the game. They are essentially being told to call everything, or not work at all, and eventually everyone will adjust. But I am concerned with the consistency of how the officials will take this new directive. In Santa Fe there were hardly any fouls called. Three days later in Albuquerque every touch foul was whistled. Even from game to game in the county, it has been difficult to predict

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Wilfred Billey was a Navajo Code Talker who fought in World War II. He also was a beloved Farmington resident who passed away at the age of 90 on Dec. 12. (Photo taken by Barbara Billey)

From left, Navajo Code Talkers Tom Jones, Wilfred Billey, Joe Silversmith, Jerry Begay, David Jordan, and Sam Sandoval in front of a Code Talker statue in Window Rock, Ariz. (Photo taken by Barbara Billey)

Wilfred Billey Community grieves loss of well respected Code Talker code that was devised by the original 29 Code Talkers. Wilfred Billey was an “In the process of traineducator, hardworker, and ing, the original 29 Code a beloved resident in FarmTalkers – they realized they ington. He also was a World needed more young Navajo War II Navajo Code Talker men to train,” Barbara said. Wilfred Billey, far right, and Marine Corps recruits train at Camp Pendleton in California. (From Wilfred Billey’s and helped his country deBilley and the other personal collection) feat the Japanese by using Navajo recruits not only a Navajo Code Talker. a Navajo code that was memorized the code, but When Billey was disnever deciphered. later added to it and “modcharged from the military, Billey passed away on ified it” as the war prohe worked towards his high Dec. 12 at his home in gressed, Barbara added. school diploma and then Farmington. He was 90 After training, Billey beattended Highlands Uniyears old. came part of the USMC versity in Las Vegas, N.M., “The Navajo Nation is Platoon 297, the second where he and his wife, greatly saddened by the all-Navajo platoon, comMatilda Billey, lived in milloss of the late Wilfred E. prising 56 men. His job itary barricades. “That was Billey, who served in the was radio and telephone the housing for married U.S. Marine Corps,” Navajo operator, specializing in students,” Barbara said. President Ben Shelly said. Navajo communication. Billey received his degree Billey points to a former student’s name on the Vietnam Veterans “The Navajo Nation unites The platoon was then Wilfred in education and later Memorial wall in Washington D.C. (Photo taken by Barbara Billey) and offers prayers for his split into separate divisions, worked for the Navajo “I was always amazed Methodist Mission School, family and friends during with Billey sent to the 2nd men took off and they inthis time of grief.” Marine Division in Welling- vaded,” Barbara said. “That how well he kept it. They Farmington Municipal To honor Billey’s life, ton, New Zealand. He then was the first time he ever couldn’t tell anyone,” Bar- Schools, and Central Conbara said. Shelly signed a proclamashipped out with his new saw dead bodies.” solidated School District, The Code Talkers were where he was the principal She added that years after tion to have all flags on division and, on Nov. 20, the Nation be flown at halfwas involved in the bloody the war, when she and her later recognized by the U.S. at Shiprock High School. staff from Dec. 13 to 20. Battle of Tarawa, an island father would venture to the Congress, earning Congres“He had the discipline, Billey lived a fulfilling located in the central Pacific top of Harper Hill near sional Medals of Honor in and I think he learned that Farmington, the smoke from 2001. life, being born on Dec. Ocean. from his grandparents and Billey not only received the Marines. It was really 28, 1922 in Sanostee, N.M., “They were all fed ice the power plants would reand raised by his grandcream and steaks the night mind him of his experiences his Silver Congressional instilled in him and he Medal of Honor in No- wanted to give his students parents. before. Then the waves of at that first battle. Billey’s children agreed vember of 2001, but he a quality education,” Bartheir father rarely spoke was asked by Jeff Bingaman, bara explained. about his time in the mili- former U.S. senator from Not only did Billey love New Mexico, to write a teaching, he also had a tary. “We would ask him message in Navajo that was “great sense of humor and about his military (belong- engraved on the medals always had a sense of adings) when we were kids. presented to the Code Talk- venture,” Elsie said. He would never talk about ers. “This experience has Translated into English, made me realize that not them,” Elsie said. One reason Billey rarely the message read “The only was my father respectshared his WWII stories is Navajo language assisted ed by the people in the that the Navajo Code Talk- the military forces to defeat Navajo Nation, he was also ers were sworn to secrecy the enemy.” well respected by the people “He was proud of that in Farmington and San Juan and couldn’t share details Navajo Code Talkers Sam Billie, Teddy Draper, and Wilfred Billey were invited to a ceremony in Washington D.C., where the original 29 Code Talkers received their Gold Congressional Medals of Honor. (From Wilfred Billey’s about their mission until part of his life,” Elsie said County.” about her father serving as 1968. personal collection) LAUREN SEIP Tri-City Tribune

During the summers they would travel to the Chuska Mountains to herd sheep and farm. “He really loved to farm and was very mechanically inclined,” said Billey’s daughter Elsie Billey. In 1941, Billey enrolled at Navajo Methodist Mission School in Farmington, which was a boarding school operated by the First Methodist Women’s Conference. This was where Billey volunteered to enlist in the military. The school’s superintendent said the U.S. Marine Corps was looking for men fluent in Navajo and English, and 11 students, Billey being one of them, volunteered. “When the other guys volunteered at the Mission he said he wanted to be with his friends,” explained Billey’s daughter, Barbara Billey. The recruits were then sent to Camp Pendleton in California, where they completed 13 weeks of basic training. It was here where they also learned the Navajo

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Live Navajo Nativity

Navajo Ministries hosts annual event Dec. 23 Navajo Ministries, located at 2103 W. Main St. in Farmington, will host its annual Live Navajo Nativity from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. The drivethrough Nativity is presented by Navajo Ministries and the children of the Four Corners Home for Children. Visitors will enjoy Christmas carols sung by Navajo choirs, a festive drive through the decorated Navajo Ministries campus and the opportunity to see the

children who live at Navajo Ministries portraying the real reason for the season. Donations are appreciated during the Nativity event. Navajo Ministries receives no state, federal or tribal funding and relies on the financial support of resourceful partners to operate its programs. The programs at Navajo Ministries include the Four Corners Home for Children, an on-site elementary school, KNMI Vertical

Radio (FM 88.9), on-site counseling services and Navajo Nation Outreach. Founded in 1953, Navajo Ministries provides hope and restoration to children and families throughout the Four Corners region. For more information on the Live Navajo Nativity, which has been a community tradition since 1984, please call 505.325.0255. More information on Navajo Ministries is available at www.navajoministries.org.

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will be closed all day for the Christmas Holiday. Lions Pool at 405 N. Wall Ave. will also be closed all day for the Christmas Holiday. While you visit the Aquatic Center during winter break,

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Housebreaking a new puppy

Proper training makes for a happy pet, family Christmas is almost here and a number of my readers will be adding puppies to their households. That is a great thing, but bear in mind there will be work involved to housetrain and to keep your new puppy entertained. This week’s column will give some advice on housetraining and the right way to play. Start at the ideal age The best time to begin housebreaking a puppy is when it is 7 to 8 weeks old. At this age, you can teach the puppy where to eliminate before it has established its own preferences. But don’t worry if your puppy is older when you start housebreaking; it will still learn, though it may take a little longer.

PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson DVM Six to eight times a day, take your puppy outdoors to eliminate Choose an appropriate spot to take the puppy immediately after it wakes up, after play sessions, and 15 to 30 minutes after meals. If you take your puppy to the same spot everyday, previous odors will stimulate it to urinate or defecate. Many puppies need 15 to 20 minutes of moving around and sniffing before they eliminate. Stay with the puppy the whole time. Housebreaking

problems can result if you’re unsure whether the puppy actually eliminated and you let it return to the house too soon. Also, remember that the puppy needs to focus on the job at hand, so don’t play with it until it has eliminated. Use a key phrase while your puppy eliminates If you repeat the same phrase (e.g., “go potty”) every time your puppy eliminates outdoors, it will learn that this phrase means that it’s the right time and place to

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eliminate. Once the puppy eliminates outdoors, immediately reward it Reward the puppy by praising it, giving it a treat, or playing with it. But remember to reward it right away. The puppy will not learn to eliminate outdoors if the reward comes when it returns to the house. Instead, the puppy will think that it’s being rewarded for coming inside. Supervise the puppy indoors as well as outdoors Find a room in your house that allows you to watch your puppy as much as possible. This will help you catch the puppy if it starts to eliminate indoors. You can also leash the puppy or place a bell on its collar to help you keep track of it. When you leave home, put the puppy in a crate When you can’t supervise your puppy, leave it in a small puppy-proof area such as a crate. If the crate is large enough to accommodate the puppy as an adult, partition it to avoid having the puppy soil one end and sleep in the other. Remember that young puppies’ bladder and bowel capacities are limited, so let the puppy out at least every four hours. Crate training is a great concept! Don’t punish after the fact If your puppy has an accident in the house, don’t go get the puppy and rub its nose in it. This doesn’t do any good because the misbehavior has already occurred. Instead, try to catch the puppy in the act. If you see the puppy getting ready to house soil, don’t swat it, but stomp your foot, shake a can filled with pennies, or startle the puppy by yelling “outside!” The puppy will likely stop what it’s doing,

and you can take it outdoors to eliminate. Don’t leave food out all day Feed your puppy at set times every day, and remove the food bowl after 20 minutes. This will create regular intervals at which the puppy will need to eliminate. Feed three times daily until 16 weeks of age, then go to twice daily. Thoroughly clean areas where the puppy has eliminated in the house Your veterinarian can recommend a safe, effective product that removes both odors and stains. It’s important to clean a soiled area completely; otherwise your puppy may return to it and house soil again. Stick with the training program Most puppies can be successfully housebroken by 14 to 20 weeks of age. But every pet is different. Just as important as housebreaking, if not more so, is giving your puppy the right start for proper play: 1. Provide plenty of exercise. New puppies are bundles of energy, so give them productive ways to expend that energy, such as going on walks. 2. Provide mental stimulation. Rubber toys that can be filled with treats, such as Kong (Kong Company) or Busy Buddy puzzle toys (Premier), offer puppies a chance to chase and bite the toys and obtain a food reward. 3. Play with your pup. Playing fetch or throwing a soccer ball for your pet to push around will sap some of your pup’s energy. 4. Teach and review basic obedience commands. A well-trained dog is more likely to follow orders when behaving inappropriately. 5. Conduct leadership exercises. Follow three rules to maintain overall order:

• Nothing in life is free Ask your puppy to respond to a command such as “sit” before it receives anything it wants or needs. • Don’t tell me what to do It’s OK to give your puppy the love and attention it needs, but if it becomes too pushy about getting attention, such as whining or barking, pull your hands in, lean away, and look away. Walk away if your puppy is too difficult to ignore. Once the puppy stops soliciting attention for 10 seconds, ask it to sit and give it attention. • Don’t move without permission Anytime you begin to move from one area of the home to another, ask your puppy to sit and stay for a second or two before you give it a release command to follow you. 6. Don’t sit on the floor with your pup This tends to get puppies excited, puts family members in a vulnerable position, and makes it more difficult to control the puppy. 7. Promote socialization Puppies must have frequent, positive social experiences with all types of animals and people during the first three or four months of life to prevent asocial behavior, fear, and biting. Continued exposure to a variety of people and other animals as the puppy grows and develops is an essential part of maintaining good social skills. I want to emphasize the importance of proper training in general. It is a fact that 50 percent of dogs end up in shelters due to behavior issues. It is a sad statistic, but it tells us how important it is to provide our due diligence and attention to the details of house and obedience training starting at day one of your new family member’s arrival! And by the way, Merry Christmas!

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ELECTION RESOLUTION City of Bloomfield Resolution No. 2013-20

RESOLUCION DE ELECCION City of Bloomfield Resolución Núm. 2013-20

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LEGALS STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SAN JUAN IN THE PROBATE COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PHILIP D. FYKE, deceased. Probate No.5544 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that JASON FYKE has been appointed Personal Representative of this estate. All persons having claims against this estate are required to present their claims within two months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or the claims will be forever barred.

LEGALS THE FOLLOWING items located at AAA Mini-Storage; 1630 Murray Dr, 2016 Hutton Rd,.6208 E. Main, and 7231 E. Main, Farmington NM, will be sold or donated at the owners discretion by January 7, 2014 Aaron or Tracie Sawyer #33 Rd 3474 Flora Vista, NM 87415 Bobbie Crane Box 3354 Farmington, NM 87499 Rochanda Benally 2609 Southside River Rd #2 Farmington, NM 87401

Fernando Kanawite 305 N. Lorena Farmington, NM 87401

One Mayor for a four year term.

Un Alcalde por un término de cuatro años.

ONE Councilor for a four year term.

UN Consejal por un término de cuatro años.

ONE Councilor for a four year term.

UN Consejal por un término de cuatro años.

One Municipal Judge for a four year term.

Un Juez Municipal por un término de cuatro años.

C. Precincts 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75 and 76 are consolidated for the regular municipal election.

C. Los recintos 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75, 76 son consolidados para la elección municipal regular.

D. The following locations are designated as polling places for the conduct of the regular municipal election:

D. Las siguientes localidades son designadas como locales para votar para llevar a cabo la elección municipal regular:

1. Voters in Consolidated Precinct(s) 68, 70, 71, 73, 74, 75 and 76 shall vote at Bloomfield City Hall, 915 N. First Street, Bloomfield, NM 87413.

1. Los votantes en el Recinto Consolidado votarán en Bloomfield City Hall, 915 N. First Street, Bloomfield, New Mexico, 87413.

E. Absentee Voting. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained only from the office of the Municipal Clerk. All applications for an absentee ballot must be completed and accepted by the Municipal Clerk prior to 5:00 p.m., February 28, 2014. After 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2014, all unused absentee ballots will be publicly destroyed by the Municipal Clerk. The Municipal Clerk will accept completed absentee ballots delivered by mail, or in person by the voter casting the absentee ballot, by a member of the voter’s immediate family, or by the caregiver to the voter until 7:00 p.m. on March 4, 2014.

E. Votación en Ausencia. Solicitudes para obetener balotas para votar en ausencia pueden ser obtenidas únicamente de la oficina de la (del) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad. La(El) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad debe llevar y aceptar todas las solicitudes para obtener una balota para votar en ausencia antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 28 de febrero 2014. A partir de las 5:00 p.m. el 28 de febrero de 2014, la(el) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad públicamente destruirá todas las balotas no utilizadas. La (El) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad aceptará las balotas completadas por la (el) votante que emite su balota, con el fin de votar en ausencia, que se le entregue por correo o en persona, de un miembro de la familia inmediata de la (del) votante, o del conserje al votante hasta las 7:00 p.m. el 4 de marzo de 2014.

Absentee ballots may be marked in person in the office of the Municipal Clerk during the regular hours and days of business, beginning on Tuesday, January 28, and closing at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014.

G. All Declarations of Candidacy shall be filed with the Municipal Clerk on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. H. The casting of votes by qualified municipal electors shall be recorded on paper ballots to be counted by M100 electronic vote tabulators. Adopted and approved this 25th day of November 25, 2013.

Patricia Fochler 404 Andrew Aztec, NM 87410 Troy King 5596 Roberts Rd Farmington, NM 87402 Paul Linda Az Miriam Joe PO Box 2844 Shiprock, NM 87420 Legal No.146 Dates 12/13, 12/20/2013

______________________________ Mayor Scott Eckstein

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the regular City Council meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at the Municipal Building, 800 Municipal Drive, Farmington, New Mexico has been canceled. Dianne Smylie, City Clerk Legal No.142 Date 12/20/2013

Those who study such things say that fully 10 percent of the country's total income is due to organized crime.

Las balotas para votar en ausencia se pueden marcar en persona en la oficina de la (del) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad, durante las horas y días hábiles, empezando el martes, 28 de enero y terminando a las 5:00 p.m. el viernes, 28 de febrero de 2014. Votación por Anticipado. El recuento de los votos por anticipado, de papeleta, se llevará a cabo por un tabulador electrónico (M100 or M650) en la oficina de la (del) Escribana(o) de la Municipalidad, durante las horas y días hábiles, empezando el miércoles, 12 de febrero de 2014 y terminando a las 5:00 p.m. el viernes, 28 de febrero de 2014. F. Las personas que deseen registrarse para votar en la elección municipal regular, tienen que registrarse con la (el) Escribana(o) del condado de San Juan County condado a más tardar el martes, 4 de febrero de 2014 a las 5:00 P.M., la fecha en que la (el) Escribana(o) del Condado cerrara los libros del registro. G. Se archivará todas las Declaraciones de Candidatura con la (el) Escribana(o) Municipal el martes, 7 de enero de 2014 entre las horas de las 8:00 A.M. y las 5:00 P.M. H. Se hará un record de los votos de los electores municipales calificados en papeletas y contad de las cuales se hará un recuento por tabuladores electrónicos M100. Adoptada y aprobada este día 25th de November de 2013.

ATTEST: ______________________________ Municipal Clerk Jamie L. Turrentine cc:

County Clerk Secretary of State

______________________________ Alcalde Scott Eckstein Da fe: __________________________ Escribano Jamie L. Turrentine cc:

Legal No. 148 Date 12/20/2013

LEGALS

CITY OF FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO

Legal No.147 Dates 12/13, 12/20/2013

B. En la elección municipal regular, individuos serán elegidos para ocupar los siguientes cargos electívos:

F. Persons desiring to register to vote at the regular municipal election must register with the County Clerk of San Juan County not later than Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 5:00 P.M., the date on which the County Clerk will close registration books.

Jason Fyke Route 3, Box 3874 Roosecelt, UT 84066

JASON FYKE, Personal Representative Route 3, Box 3874 Roosevelt, UT 84066

B. At the regular municipal election, persons shall be elected to fill the following elective offices:

Mario Quintana 2300 West Apache St Farmington, NM 87401

NOTICE OF CANCELLATION OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DATED this 29 day of November, 2013

A. Una elección municipal regular para la eleccion de oficiales municipales se llevará a cabo el 4 de marzo de 2014. Lugares de votación estarán abiertas al público entre las horas de las 7:00 A.M. y las 7:00 P.M.

Tami Gunnell #13 Rd 33200 Aztec, NM 87410

Claims must be presented either to the undersigned Personal Representative at the following address:

or filed with the Probate Court, P.O. Box 550, Aztec, New Mexico, 87410.

A. A regular municipal election for the election of municipal officers shall be held on March 4, 2014. Polls will open at 7:00 A.M. and close at 7:00 P.M.

Early Voting. Early voting on paper ballots counted by M100 electronic vote tabulator will be conducted in the office of the Municipal Clerk during the regular hours and days of business, beginning on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 and closing at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014.

Maria Charley and Shelton Begay PO Box 1528 Kirtland, NM 87417

Sea resuelto por el cuerpo gobernante City de Bloomfield que:

Nosey Nellie hates goodbyes. So, NN is NOT saying goodbye to the wonderful people who have supported her, cheered her on, laughed with her and said nice things about her. She will miss the interaction with you all, the fun times she shared with you and the things she was able to say about you because there wasn’t anything you could do about it. NN also appreciates Don Vaughan and Cindy Cowan Thiele, who provided her the opportunity to do the most fun thing NN has ever done. While DV usually rolled his eyes at every column NN wrote, CCT always stuck up for NN and suggested she had a “cult following,” which sounds kinda bad, but NN chooses to believe it is a good thing. Every person who was mentioned in a Nosey Nellie column touched NN’s life in some way. Some of you offered bail

County Clerk Secretary of State

money when NN needed it, others of you wrote letters of support to her probation officer more than once, and all of you made – and will continue to make – NN’s life full of friends, good cheer and lots of laughs. It has been a fun ride and one NN never ever thought would be possible. To have the opportunity to write about the most amazing people in the most amazing community anywhere has been a gift and one NN will cherish for the rest of her life. When Nosey Nellie first moved to San Juan County in 1984, as she was leaving her previous job, she mentioned to a co-worker that she hoped she would find nice people in her new community. The wonderful co-worker told her that if she looked for nice people, she would find them. NN did look for nice people – and she found a gazillion of them. NN is convinced that nowhere else in the whole world has as many kind, caring, compassionate and fun people as does San Juan County. You are a great flock of friends and NN loves you all. Each of you – without question – has made a positive difference in our community and has made it the best place to live. As we move forward into a new year, please continue to give – of your

time, your talents, your money and yourself. Please consider getting involved – in your church, on a committee or board, in your children’s schools, or a civic group. Know that you, uniquely YOU – have gifts and talents that will enrich our community. Thank you for your readership, thank you for your friendship, thank you for putting up with NN and for your words of encouragement always. I know that all of you, as well as Nosey Nellie, will miss the huge contribution the Tri-City Tribune provided to our community. The TCT was a gift to us all and we will miss the insights, the stories, the news and the people who helped put that paper together. We wish Don, Cindy, and the staff of the TCT our best wishes for continued success with the beautiful publications they will continue to provide. And to you, NN’s readers, NN wishes you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous and Happy New Year – and not just 2014, but for many years to come. NN will be around. You may not notice her (remember the fake trees she’s been known to hide behind?!) but she will notice you and will send blessings your way. NN is nothing if not appreciative. Just sayin’. . . .

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Winter break

SJC campus closed for winter break Dec. 20 to Jan. 6 The Educational Services Center at San Juan College, located in the clock tower building, will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20. The entire San Juan College campus will be closed for the winter break Friday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 5. There will be no classes or activities scheduled, and all offices will be closed. This includes the main campus, as well as the East Campus in

Aztec, West Campus in Kirtland, and all other satellite locations. However, the Health and Human Performance Center, or HHPC, will be closed only on Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1. On Dec. 31, the HHPC will close early at 4:30 p.m. It will observe normal hours the remainder of the time: Monday through Thursday, 4:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and

Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The San Juan College Department of Public Safety will continue to have security officers on duty around the clock. If you have an emergency, please contact a security officer at 505.566.3333 or 505.215.3091. Continuing SJC students can register for classes online at www.sanjuancollege.edu.

The Office of Technology Services Network and Application department will shut down Angel and perform maintenance all day on Thursday, Dec. 19,

and all day Friday, Dec. 20. In addition, on Dec. 20, from 7 a.m. to midnight, network services will be moving file shares. This will affect students,

student data and marketing folders. Faculty and staff will return on Monday, Jan. 6. Classes begin on Monday, Jan. 13.

farmington pets of the week 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

Sabrena is a 2-year-old female German Wire-haired pointer mix. She is great with kids and other dogs, and needs a family to take her home.

everyone who chooses to save a life and adopt a local shelter animal.

Kibby is a 1-year-old Siamese. He is a very sweet guy. He would like a home where he can roam around and explore.

Angelo is a 2-month-old male Pitt Bull Terrier. He is very sweet and gentle. Angelo is deaf and needs to find a home that will be patient with him.

Marvin is a 5-year-year old black and white domestic short hair. He loves to chase balls and play. He would make a perfect addition to your family.

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New York Times Crossword Puzzle TWO OUTS BY PATRICK BERRY / Edited by Will Shortz

Brought to you by Tucker, Burns, Yoder & Hatfield

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thought for the week “Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come. Remember everything you have faced, all the battles you have won, and all the fears you have overcome.”

— Author Unknown

Answers to this week’s puzzles are on page A15

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at the movies AMERICAN HUSTLER

SAVING MR BANKS

Rating: R Synopsis: A fictional film set in the alluring world of one of the most stunning scandals to rock our nation, American Hustle tells the story of brilliant con man Irving Rosenfeld (Christian Bale), who along with his equally cunning and seductive British partner Sydney Prosser (Amy Adams) is forced to work for a wild FBI agent Richie DiMaso (Bradley Cooper). DiMaso pushes them into a world of Jersey powerbrokers and mafia that's as dangerous as it is enchanting.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Two-time Academy Award (R)-winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar (R)-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney's "Saving Mr. Banks," inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney's classic "Mary Poppins" made it to the screen. When Walt Disney's daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers' "Mary Poppins," he made them a promise-one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep.

ANCHORMAN 2 Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: With the 70's behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell), returns to the news desk in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues." Also back for more are Ron's co-anchor and wife, Veronica Corningstone (Christina Applegate), weather man Brick Tamland (Steve Carell), man on the street Brian Fantana (Paul Rudd) and sports guy Champ Kind (David Koechner) - All of whom won't make it easy to stay classy...while taking the nation's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

WALKING WITH DINOSAURS Rating: PG Synopsis: For the first time in movie history, audiences will truly see and feel what it was like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth. WALKING WITH DINOSAURS is the ultimate immersive, big screen adventure for families. Meet dinosaurs more real than you've ever seen as you take off on a thrilling prehistoric adventure, where Patchi, an underdog dinosaur, triumphs against all odds to become a hero for the ages.

MADEA’S CHRISTMAS

PHILOMENA Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Based on the 2009 investigative book by BBC correspondent Martin Sixsmith, The Lost Child of Philomena Lee, PHILOMENA focuses on the efforts of Philomena Lee (Dench), mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock - something her Irish-Catholic community didn't have the highest opinion of - and given away for adoption in the United States. In following church doctrine, she was forced to sign a contract that wouldn't allow for any sort of inquiry into the son's whereabouts.

HOMEFRONT Rating: R Synopsis: HOMEFRONT is an action movie about a widowed ex-DEA agent who retires to a small town for the sake of his 10-year-old daughter. The only problem is he picked the wrong town.

FROZEN Rating: PG Synopsis: Featuring the voices of Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, "Frozen" is the coolest comedy-adventure ever to hit the big screen. When a prophecy traps a kingdom in eternal winter, Anna, a fearless optimist, teams up with extreme mountain man Kristoff and his sidekick reindeer Sven on an epic journey to find Anna's sister Elsa, the Snow Queen, and put an end to her icy spell. Encountering mystical trolls, a funny snowman named Olaf, Everest-like extremes and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff battle the elements in a race to save the kingdom from destruction.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Madea gets coaxed into helping a friend pay her daughter a surprise visit in the country for Christmas, but the biggest surprise is what they'll find when they arrive. As the small, rural town prepares for its annual Christmas Carnival, new secrets are revealed and old relationships are tested while Madea dishes her own brand of Christmas Spirit to all.

THE HOBBIT: DESOLATION OF SMAUG Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The second in a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug continues the adventure of the title character Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) as he journeys with the Wizard Gandalf (Ian McKellan) and thirteen Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield (Richard Armitage) on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.

LAST VEGAS Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The ensemble comedy follows four old friends who decide to throw a Las Vegas bachelor party for the only one of them who has remained single. LAST VEGAS is being produced by Laurence Mark (Julie & Julia, Dreamgirls) and Amy Baer. Nathan Kahane and Lawrence Grey are serving as executive producers. Good Universe's Matt Leonetti is co-producing.

THOR: THE DARK WORLD

HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Marvel's "Thor: The Dark World" continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself. In the aftermath of Marvel's "Thor" and "Marvel's The Avengers," Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos...but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.

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TRI-CITYTRIBUNE Friday, December 20, 2013

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December 25

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