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New numbers Proposed changes could cut funds to health service agencies could drop LAUREN DUFF Program is a Medicaid program insurance rates which became a state law in 1993 Tri-City Tribune LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune Residents living in unincorporated areas of San Juan County could see a reduction in property insurance after La Plata and Cedar Hill’s Public Protection Classification, or PPC, dropped from a 6/9 to a 5/9. The PPC program is initiated by the Insurance Services Office and evaluates a community’s fire protection services by using a scale of one through 10 with Class One representing the best public protection and Class 10 indicating no recognized protection. Typically a community’s PPC rating is based on the fire department and its capabilities, the availability and adequacy of the local water supply, and the efficiency of the fire alarm and communication systems. County Operations Officer Mike Stark said the La Plata and Cedar Hill PPC rating did not include the availability of the local water supply because “We don’t own our water supply utilities like the cities” due to infrastructure installation expenses.

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DWI and Meth treatment services, as well as health care for the under and uninsured in the area, could suffer or even close if suggested changes are made to the state’s Sole Community Provider Program. Human Services Department Deputy Secretary Brent Earnest presented the proposed funding changes to the county during the July 25 San Juan County Commission meeting. Since that time, it has been a topic of discussion between the county, health care officials and legislators. The Sole Community Provider

to provide medical coverage to under or uninsured people in need of hospital or medical care. It is paid for through federal Medicaid dollars and the counties’ gross receipts taxes, which are paid to the state and administered by the New Mexico Human Services Department, according to New Mexico State Statute 27-5-6.1. The Human Services Department is proposing a change to the Sole Community Provider Program into Centennial Care, the new name for the state’s Medicaid program. Under Centennial Care there will be two funding systems – the

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Emergency Medical Services Oversight Committee Chairman Kim Carpenter discusses potential changes to the Sole Community Provider Program with committee members during an Aug. 12 meeting.

Shelter programming phase

Council OKs use permit to add crematorium at new site DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Farmington City Councilor Jason Sandel asked city staff whether there would be any more “surprises” with the construction of the new animal shelter. The comment came after staff requested a special use permit

from the Council to add a crematorium at the site, at an additional cost of about $75,000. “Are there any other things missing from the building in programming phase that now need to be added,” Sandel asked during the Aug. 13 Council meeting at city hall. “No. I’m not aware of anything else that did not emerge

in programming phase from the architect we hired,” City Manager Rob Mayes said. The crematory for euthanizing animals was an afterthought for the new “state of the art” shelter that is being constructed by Jaynes Corporation in Animas Park off Browning Parkway. Sandel wanted to know why the idea to cremate animal re-

mains was brought to the Council after the shelter was nearly complete instead of during the design phase. Mayes in a previous meeting stated he wanted to put in a crematory, but was told by the “former administration” that animal rights advocates would not approve.

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Losing money, jobs

Shots fired at stadium

City talks alternatives on regional haze plan DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune

Police investigate shooting at FHS DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune

Department is investigating the drive-by shooting that left bullet holes in the press box. Police also increased their presence around Farmington Municipal Schools for the first day of classes. The Farmington Scorpions were practicing at 9:12 p.m.

It was the night before school started, and the football team was on the field. The stands were full of spectators, and they heard shots ring out. Someone fired six to eight rounds from a .223 caliber rifle at Hutchison Stadium. The Farmington Police * Shooting A7

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Closing two coal-fired electric generation units at San Juan Generating Station will cost this community money and jobs. The Farmington City Council might want to oppose a state plan to do just that. The state of New Mexico, the Environmental Protection Agency and Public Service Company of New Mexico have entered into an agreement that not only will close two units at the local plant, but also decrease electric generation from San Juan County by 818 megawatts. This could mean a loss of jobs and tax dollars while also being a burden on plans for economic development in the region. This is why Farmington City Councilor Jason Sandel asked the Council as the local governing body to adopt a resolution opposing the agreement, Farmington resident Gordon Glass speaks to the Farmington City Council

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about the proposal by Public Service Company of New Mexico to close two units at San Juan Generating Station. – Debra Mayeux photo

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shelter During the Aug. 13 meeting he said the original architect, Animal Arts, did not include it in the design for a shelter facility that was supposed to constructed on Andrea Drive. When the city revisited the shelter design with new architect BDA Architecture, the firm did not mention a crematory. The issue actually was raised by Shelter Consultant Marcy Eckhardt when she contacted Matthews Cremation about Pet Cremation Systems in January 2013, according to emails between Eckhardt and city staff. Eckhardt was contracted to be a shelter consultant in February of 2013. Prior to

that, she served on the city’s Animal Advisory Commission. Eckhardt broached the subject again in an April 1 email to BDA Architect Dave Gassar. Eckhardt pointed out that the city spends upwards of $25,000 a year to haul dead animals to the dump, and if the crematory cost was around $50,000 the city would see the savings in two years. Not long after the proposal was made, General Services Director Julie Baird began contacting companies about the size and design of a crematory. In an April 5 email Baird forwarded a January 2013

proposal from Matthews Cremation to Eckhardt to City Building and Maintenance Supervisor Jimmie Edwards and wrote, “I am forwarding this information from Marcy on a possible Crematory. And I will follow with another email on other info found by Bob. As we discussed, we need to determine the common utility needs of the various units and plan for an appropriate size and space. I do not think procurement allows us to specify a unit at this time since it will need to be bid. The size of installed utilities and space for the unit will then need to be clear on the bid specs for bidding, but we

where the first number applies to properties located within five road miles of a fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant. The second number in a split classification is for properties beyond 1,000 feet of a hydrant but still within five road miles of a fire station. According to the ISO website, “Insurance companies use PPC information to help establish fair premiums for fire insurance – generally offering lower premiums in communities with better protection. “I would think citizens would use this to reach out to their insurance companies and make them aware of

this (PPC) drop,” Stark explained. The reduction in local citizens’ homeowners insurance is something the San Juan County Fire Department strives for, according to Hatfield. “Yes, I’m very well pleased that those ratings dropped. That should help the homeowners receive a break on their homeowners insurance.” Hatfield said a lower PPC rating also allows for the fire department to receive more money from the state fire fund. Earlier this year, the Kirtland Valley Fire Department also lowered its PPC rating from a 6/9 to a 5/9.

insurance All domestic water systems within the unincorporated area of the county are privately owned and operated. “We make recommendations to (water users associations), but it is up to them if they want to use those recommendations. If we have a good water system with a lot of hydrants, that helps the PPC rating, and if they don’t have it – well then we start losing points,” said County Fire Chief Doug Hatfield. The PPC rating can either be a single number or a split number. In this case, La Plata and Cedar Hill received a split classification,

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need to be careful not to build infrastructure that only fits one manufacturer.” Mayes, Baird and Parks and Recreation Director Cory Styron presented the proposal to the Council during a June 26 meeting, during which Mayes took credit for the idea, saying he wanted a crematory in the shelter since 2006, when he was asked to look at the feasibility of building a new animal shelter. “The response was we don’t want one. The animal advocates would never allow it,” Mayes said at the time. During the Aug. 13 meeting, Sandel asked Styron if it was the former parks, recreation and cultural affairs director who did not want a crematory. “I can’t comment,” Styron said. Since the issue just came up, Baird said the city would have to cut into an existing wall to install the unit in the

intake room at the new shelter. “We will cut into the cinder block wall to allow for loading and unloading of the crematory,” she said, saying this keeps the opening out of the wind. The unit itself will be placed outside, but the access to the crematory will be inside the facility, in an area that can be accessed by staff 24 hours a day. “The unit will be turned 90 degrees facing into the building, and you will be able to load the crematorium from inside the intake garage,” Baird explained. “All of the functioning will be inside, not visible by the public. The only thing you will see is the stack coming up through the roof.” It will be located at the back of the new shelter on the same side as Browning Parkway, but fencing and landscaping will keep the unit from the public’s view, she said.

The city also plans to install an enclosure over the unit, and this will allow for storage of cages and equipment, according to Styron. Sandel also wanted to know if the unit would be large enough to handle the high number of animals either euthanized at the shelter or brought into the shelter already dead. Styron said there is a formula the city used to determine the unit size and that was based on cremating approximately 600 to 700 pounds of animals per day, which results in 4,000 animals being euthanized each year at the facility. The unit is expected to cost between $50,000 and $65,000, with the enclosure costing $16,000, Baird said. Councilor Dan Darnell moved to approve the permit, and Councilor Gayla McCulloch seconded the motion. It was unanimously approved.

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calendar ONGOING EVENTS AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS This exhibit from the collection of the Guild Hall Museum on Long Island includes 73 works of art from a stellar array of artists. They include: Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Thomas Moran, Willem de Kooning, Elaine de Kooning, Peggy Bacon, Chuck Close, Max Ernst, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Roy Lichtenstein, and George Bellows, among many others. This exhibit will be displayed at the Farmington Museum, Gateway Park Museum & Visitors Center through Sept. 22, 2013. An Adventure in the Ar ts, selections from the permanent collection of the Guild Hall Museum, was organized by the Guild Hall Museum in East Hampton, N.Y., in association with Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, Calif. 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 noted throughout Animas Park and new birds fly in each season. Meet at the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, to join the friendly RNC staff for leisurely walk of 1-2 miles. Information: 505.599.1422 or www.fmtn.org MUSIC IN THE WINERY’S COURTYARD Enjoy live music & great wine at Wines of the San Juan from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. ever y Sunday from May through the month of September. Wines of the San Juan is located at 233 Hwy. 511 in Turley, N.M. Information: 505.632.0879 or www.winesofthesanjuan .com

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FRI AUG. 16 – SAT AUG. 17 THE ANNUAL SAN JUAN BI-FLY TOURNAMENT ON THE SAN JUAN This San Juan River Quality Waters tournament is strictly catch and release. Professional guides score all catches and release all fish. Call for details. Information: 505.325.0255

SAT AUG. 17 WINE & SHINE CLASSIC CAR SHOW Visit Wines of the San Juan, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., for this classic car show in Blanco, N.M. Relax under the shady cottonwood trees in the San Juan River Valley with great friends, live music and delicious food. Spectators are free! Wines of the San Juan is located 40 minutes east of Farmington. For more information and to download a registration form, please visit www.winesofthesanjuan.com

FRI AUG. 23 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

PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR PRESHOOLERS 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

SAT AUG. 31 SUN SEPT. 1 ANNUAL TOTAH FESTIVAL INDIAN MARKET & POWWOW Juried art festival offering authentic handmade American Indian Arts and Crafts of over 100 artists, an authentic Navajo Rug Auction (Saturday) and a contest Powwow. Festival is held at the Farmington Civic Center, 200 W. Arrington St. Information: 800.448.1240 or 505.326.7602 or www.totahfestival.farmingtonnm.org

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 p.m. - 10 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Aug. 17 - Grant & Randy Aug. 24 - To be determined Aug. 31 - NO DANCE – LABOR DAY HOLIDAY 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. Info: 505) 599-1380 ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.566.2256 for more information THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday 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. Call 505.599.1390 for more information. EXERCISE CLASS – WITH JEAN ELISE 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 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. Call 505.599.-1390 for more information. DRAWING & CALLIGRAPHY 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques. Call 505.599.1380 for more information. TAI CHI 9:30 a.m. Thursdays 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+ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. 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 WALK LAPS IN THE GYM Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m., no charge

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whose work will be featured this summer at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St,, in the visiting exhibition, An Adventure in the Arts. Admission for this special exhibition will be $5 for adults, $3 for students with ID, and $2 for children over 2 years. For more information call 505.599.1174. RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER In Animas Park off Browning Parkway Call 505.599.1422 for more information Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Please note that Tuesday Birders begin meeting at 9 a.m., October through March. BIRD WATCHING 8 - 10 a.m. Tuesdays Join Donna Thatcher, Education Specialist, and other birders for bird watching from the Riverside Nature Center, and a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles in Animas and Berg parks. Info: 505.599.1422 BROWN BAG BIRDING Noon - 1 p.m. Thursdays Bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the observation room to watch wildlife as we eat. Info: 505.599.1422 POETRY PICNICS 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 Bring your picnic and favorite poems to the Riverside Nature Center, in Animas Park off Browning Parkway, Fridays, on these summer evenings, to eat in the beautiful Xeriscape Gardens. Then stay for a short program of poetry readings. Learn about some poets new to you, and hear old favorites read aloud. Afterwards, you may enjoy strolling in the park until sunset. Info: 505.599.1422. DRAGONFLY WALKS 9:30 - 11 a.m. - Adults 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Families with Children Saturday, Aug. 24 Meet at the Riverside Nature Center in Animas Park off Browning Parkway to join visiting expert April Baisan and

Nature Center staff on a walk to observe and learn about dragonflies. We will catch a few for up-close study, as well as watch them in their river and wetlands habitat. Binoculars are helpful, so bring them if possible. The early walk may be a little more toward the technical side, for adults, and the later walk will be especially designed for children and their families. Info: 505.599.1422 FARMINGTON INDIAN CENTER 100 W. Elm St. Call 505.327.6296 for more information FARMINGTON INDIAN CENTER RESTAURANT Breakfast â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:15 a.m. Lunch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 p.m. Open Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday Enjoy Navajo cuisine, meet new and old friends, and enjoy hot, fresh, meals. See our website for monthly menus! www.fmtn.org Info: 505.327.6296 PIĂ&#x2018;ON HILLS GOLF COURSE 2101 Sunrise Parkway 505. 326.6066 for more information INTRODUCING PINON HILLS 2013 GOLF SEASON: PiĂąon Hills Golf Tournament Series Saturday, Aug. 24 - 2 Man Scramble Info: 505.326.6066 or www.pinonhillsgolf.com TUESDAY TWILIGHT LEAGUE NOW through September 5:30 shotgun start Aug. 20, Sept. 3 & 17 PiĂąon Hills Golf Course, 2101 Sunrise Parkway, will host this bi-monthly event. Play is open to anyone â&#x20AC;&#x201C; regardless of handicap! This will be a fun, quick, 9-hole, early evening event with a payout each play day. Some weeks we will play the front nine, others the back nine. The entry fee is only $. The special Twilight League rate is only $15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and that includes your green fee and cart! Pass-holders pay a $10 cart fee to play. All you need to do is visit or call the Pro Shop and register by 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to play day. Info: 505.326.6066 or www.pinonhillsgolf.com

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Do neighborhood watch groups need regulation? In the wake of the Trayvon Martin case – in which a Florida teenager was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer who said he was acting in self-defense – a Pennsylvania legislator is introducing a bill that would require neighborhood watch groups to be trained by state police and recertified every five years. “I want them to be registered. I want them to be trained. I want them to have an appropriation,” said State Rep. Louise Bishop, DPhiladelphia. Are such regulations necessary, or are they an unconscionable hindrance to private action? Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk, the RedBlueAmerica columnists, debate the issue. MATHIS: You don’t want most neighborhood watch groups being forced to jump through the hoops of certification and regula-

tion. At best, such groups do more than make a neighborhood safe – they also draw a community together. Putting the grandma next door through even a mild version of boot camp would just discourage such efforts. But freedom from regulations should apply only to groups that stick to the original ethos of “neighborhood watch.” They are “eyes and ears” for local law enforcement agencies, tripwires that can bring police cars in a hurry when a neighbor notices something askew. Those that exceed that role, though, will probably find themselves liable when trouble arrives. Whatever you think of Zimmerman, the fact is he wasn’t content to simply act as eyes and ears: He became an active tracker, leaving his vehicle – against a dispatcher’s advice – to pursue the boy based on no real evidence of wrongdoing. In that moment, Zim-

RED & BLUE STATES Joel Mathis & Ben Boychuk merman exceeded his town watch responsibilities, and became something different, a posse of one. Such folks – and the groups they represent – should be trained, if only for their own protection from injury and litigation. The Philadelphia Police Department makes that distinction clear on its website, saying that while it “supports and appreciates its Town Watch members and the work they do, the Philadelphia Police Department is not responsible for the actions taken by persons performing neighborhood watch-type activities. Certified Police Officers are trained in use of force and arrest procedures. Civilians taking such actions can face both criminal and civil ac-

tions. Be safe and not sorry!” Some cities have “citizens patrols” whose jobs are to seek out criminals and make arrests. They really do augment local police – and they really do receive both training and regulation. If town watch members want to do that job, they must take on the burdens that come with it. If they can accept a limited (but important) role in protecting their communities, they should be left alone. BOYCHUK: Neighborhood watch groups don’t need training, certification or regulation. What on earth would they be trained to do? Speed dial 911? Memorize license plates? We already have people who are professionally trained, registered and certified, and

who have “an appropriation” from state and local governments for public safety. They’re called police. They do the best they can, but they can’t be everywhere. That’s where neighborhood watch groups come in. It’s rarely a good idea for elected officials to offer sweeping legislation to remedy extraordinary events, and it’s almost always a bad sign when they push meddlesome new regulations to satisfy a personal grievance. Bishop, the Pennsylvania state legislator proposing the town watch rules, has a perfectly foolish reason for advancing her bill. She says a town watch group member once accosted her grandson. Maybe Bishop’s grandson deserved a bit of scrutiny. Or maybe he really was treated rudely. With all due respect, so what? Would the state weed out the ill mannered along with felons and pedophiles? Seems unlike-

ly. We could argue to the point of exhaustion whether Zimmerman overstepped his bounds. But whatever your view of his case, Zimmerman is hardly representative of neighborhood watch groups. The larger lesson is you simply cannot regulate freak occurrences. You cannot outlaw rash or imprudent judgments. You can only hold people responsible for their actions later. (Don’t forget, Zimmerman still faces a multimillion-dollar wrongful death lawsuit from Martin’s parents.) Above all, you don’t want to do anything that would discourage people from looking out for themselves or their neighbors. That would be folly. 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.

Singing together in the key of love Sometimes we sing together, my husband and I. Thanks, no; you do not want to hear us. We aren’t by any standards what you’d call good. But we have found somehow between us a two-part harmony that is entirely, absolutely, our own. What we lack in talent, we make up with good intentions. That is to say, we mean what we sing. What else is marriage for? The first time we sang together was 15 years ago. Back then, he was my editor and my friend. When my first husband died of cancer, he came to the memorial service to pay his respects. I had no idea he was there. There were a great many people, and I was, well, in a fog. But I saw him later in a video of the service.

SHARON RANDALL SCRIPPS HOWARD He was sitting alone with his chin in his hand, singing along with me and a thousand other voices, a great cloud of witnesses that had gathered that day, the words to “Amazing Grace.” Does it count even if I didn’t know he was there? It does to me. Years later, after we started dating, we would find ourselves singing along to some song on the radio, or on a CD, one that for whatever reasons spoke to us both. Then we’d look at each other and laugh. What’s not to love about a man who loves the blues?

Some women need flowers or chocolate or diamonds. Me? I’m a sucker, it seems, for harmony. On our wedding day eight years ago, we slow-danced to a song by John Hiatt and sang the words like a vow in each other’s ears: “Have a little faith in me.” Two years ago, for Christmas, he wrote a song just for me. My husband, not John Hiatt. It has, and needs, no words. Some mornings, when he wakes early, I hear him playing it on his guitar on the patio. And I feel my face smile into the pillow.

We have sung a lot of songs together, he and I. But the song we sang last week for Charlotte came as a complete surprise. His son was scheduled to have surgery in California. Lest you worry, I will tell you now the surgery went well and was, thank you, all we prayed for. But my husband wanted to be there, naturally, to be of any help possible to his son and his wife and their baby girl. Charlotte is almost 2. Like all granddaughters, she is smart for her age and strikingly beautiful. I am her third-string grandma. Or fourth. I get in the game off the bench, after her dad’s mom, with whom she and her parents are living, and her mom’s mom, with whom she visits often.

She barely knows my name. On the day of the surgery, we took her for a ride, as her first-string grandma advised: “The only way you’ll get her to nap,” she said, “is to take her for a drive and sing this song.” I knew the song. We could sing it. So we strapped her in her car seat and drove for miles, her grandpa and I, singing off-key: “The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round, round and round ...” We sang all the verses that we knew (the wipers and the doors and the horn on the bus), and some that we made up (the old folks on the bus go “help me, please, just go to sleep!”) Charlotte lifted an eyebrow, gave us a look, smiled

her best Charlotte smile and crashed. We brought her home and I carried her inside, whispering as her first-string grandma had instructed, “Sh, sh, sh!” Then I tucked her in bed, pulled off her cowgirl boots, kissed her curls, and she slept. Yes, like a baby. Charlotte won’t remember that day. But we will, I assure you, her grandpa and I. We will store it away in our big, fat, treasure trove of memories, hoping some day when she is older, to pull it out and tell her all about it. The wheels on our lives go round and round. We hope and pray they’ll keep turning. Sharon Randall can be contacted at P.O. Box 777394, Henderson NV 89077 or at www.sharonrandall.com.

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Program Delivery System Reform Incentive Program Pool, which is a waiver system, and the Uncompensated Care Pool, which previously funded indigent patients, but will no longer be available to them. Should these changes be approved by the New Mexico State Legislature in 2014, the New Mexico Human Services Department would intercept San Juan County’s 1/8 gross receipts tax, or GRT, which currently funds the indigent care program, but then would re-appropriate the money to the Uncompensated Care Pool. Four Winds, the county’s DWI and meth treatment programs, and Totah Behavioral Health receive significant funding through the San Juan County indigent care fund. If this money is intercepted, these programs could go unfunded. San Juan County would have to make “some intense modifications” to the DWI facility if the indigent program’s funding is taken by the state. “It is a big whammy,” San Juan County CEO Kim Carpenter said. In Fiscal Year 2013, the 1/8 GRT generated more than $4.6 million for the indigent care program. If the tax increment is redi-

rected, the county would still be responsible for transferring $2.3 million to the Medicaid fund, which could leave the indigent program unfunded. “This was a countyimplemented tax that the state is trying to capture. We are not sure if it’s legal,” Carpenter said, adding the New Mexico Association of Counties has been asked to consider the legality of the state’s proposal. Alleviating potential challenges As a way to alleviate potential challenges, Carpenter asked if the state could instead use a state tax increment for the Medicaid fund. “Is there just no absolute possibility of the state imposing some sort of increment? Has the door been slammed on that?” Earnest said no. “The answer, I understand, is that it is not possible.” Commissioners during the July 25 meeting raised concerns about this proposal saying if the 1/8 GRT is taken by the state, then vital community programs could face financial struggles. “Right away it looks like expanding Medicaid will be costly and we don’t

want to lose control of our money. We offer services to our citizens and we don’t want to lose meth and DWI Treatment programs,” Commissioner Margaret McDaniel said. Chairman Scott Eckstein agreed, saying he would “hate” to see beneficial programs no longer be provided to the citizens. “This is a complex issue and there is no easy answer to it. I hope the issues can be worked through for our citizens.” Along with potentially losing funding for Four Winds, DWI and meth treatment programs, and Totah Behavioral Health, the county’s general fund also would be impacted because the county still would be obligated to provide a level of funding to indigent patients. “It would be a strain on the general fund to try and maintain some level of indigent fund,” said Liza Gomez, indigent care coordinator for San Juan County. If the indigent care program is terminated, that could “possibly mean our jobs,” Gomez said. “If there is no funding for our program, the county could be forced to do away with the (indigent care) program in terms of how it looks today.”

What our local legislators think Even though County Commissioners and staff have raised concerns about the state’s proposal, there still will be a discussion at the state level between the Human Services Department and the Legislature. State Representative James Strickler, of Farmington, believes the indigent care fund is essential to this community. “We have a lot of indigents here. I hate that we have such a need, but we do, and it has to be funded,” Strickler said, adding he would support the county’s need of retaining the 1/8 GRT. “It is an important program.” If the funds are intercepted by the state, the county would still have a need to support the indigent population, Strickler said. “They (San Juan County) would have to raise taxes somewhere else. We don’t need to be raising taxes right now.” State Senator Bill Sharer, also of Farmington, agreed that changing the funding mechanism could place a hardship on the local indigent population. “It is a hardship on the county and it is a hardship on the citizens,” he said. “What I understand is people are always looking for money.” Sharer added he is not sure the state would be successful with the proposal. “I don’t think there is a whole lot of support to do something like this because of the various issues County Commission talked about. None of us want to harm the county,” he said. “We should know by the end of that (2014) session what has been approved by the Legislature,” Gomez said. Carpenter also pointed out that there is room for

Affecting the quality of care Should the state decide that it can come in and take the money, the county’s DWI and meth treatment services would suffer, according to Four Winds Recovery Center Executive Director Jolene Schneider. “That would definitely impact the way we do business,” Schneider said. “One thing is we would shut the doors on our detox unit,” Schneider said, adding the facility could be headed in that direction because of rising costs and a weakening economy. In Fiscal Year 2013 there were 3,500 admissions into Four Winds for alcohol detox, and 40 to 45 percent of those admissions were returning patients, according to Schneider. “The rest of those folks are people we don’t see all the time – either passing through or ending up in Farmington for one reason or another.” The program provides 11 beds for residential treatment. Four of those beds are paid for with the indigent care fund. If this funding was omitted, the bed numbers would reduce to seven. “This would give us a waiting list for five to six months. It would definitely limit our ability to serve the community,” Schneider explained. Alternative Sentencing Division Administrator Robert Mitchell, who oversees the county’s DWI and meth treatment programs, said he needs to be fiscally responsible and “watch as much into the future as I can” in order to prepare for potential adjustments to the treatment programs. “I’m taking the approach that we, in our division,

have to watch every funding stream carefully,” Mitchell said. “This is another situation of us looking into the crystal ball to see what is happening and make the appropriate adjustments.” Another hit could come to San Juan Regional Medical Center which, in 2012, received $243,474.82 for ambulance services as well as $7 million in county Sole Community Provider Program reimbursements to cover the cost of medical care to indigent patients. If the state intercepts the funds, San Juan Regional could potentially lose the county reimbursements for care. San Juan Regional already has been adversely affected by changes to the state-run Medicaid program, according to Michael Philips, chief strategic officer at San Juan Regional. Philips spoke about the issue during an Aug. 12 Emergency Services Oversight Committee meeting with county officials. Medicaid waiver reduced the Sole Community Provider Pool from $200 million to $68 million, which resulted in the state cutting funds to four hospitals in New Mexico. San Juan Regional was of those hospitals, along with the University of New Mexico Medical Center, St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe and Memorial Hospital in Las Cruces. “Right now San Juan Regional is eligible for zero Sole Community money,” Philips said. Carpenter pointed out the county and the state still have a “long road to go” before coming to an agreement or even solving this issue. “I don’t want (the Human Services Department) to think we have reluctance, but we have to look at it from a balanced approach. We have a lot of things that (the state) can’t answer right now,” he said.

to come and pick up their students. At this time, the police department does not know if this was a gang related incident, but the detectives have requested assistance from the Farmington Police Gang Unit. A motive for the shooting has not been determined. “We don’t know if it is random or not,” Tracy said. “Our eyes and ears are (the people in) the community and we need their help.” He asks the students who are back in school to “be diligent about watching out for things and listening for things,” and if they do learn something about the incident to “speak up.” Tracy added that Farm-

ington Police will continue with an increased presence around all area schools as students head back into the classroom. Farmington Municipal School Assistant Superintendent Frank Stimac said the district will continue to work with the police department to keep students safe. “Security is of the utmost importance to us and the Farmington Police Department works extremely well with us to keep students safe.” There are no shooting suspects at this time, but if anyone has information about the shooting please call the Farmington Police Department at 505.327.7701, or Crime Stoppers at 505.334.8477.

further discussion. “We are far from this happening. This is not something the Human Services Department can come in and do.”

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Aug. 14, when a blue passenger car drove south on Dustin Avenue and someone inside of the car fired several rounds in the direction of the stadium. “The car was described by witnesses as being a light blue Dodge Stratus or Chrysler Sebring,” Farmington Police Lt. Taft Tracy said, adding that detectives were called out to the scene, where they found two “impact points” in the press box above the football field. The Scorpion Football team has been practicing on the main turf when the shots were fired toward the high school. No one was injured, and the team was escorted off the field and into the locker room. Parents were called

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plant which is being called the State Implementation Plan, or SIP. The plan came down after the EPA told PNM it had to retrofit the units at San Juan Generating Station with catalytic converters to reduce regional haze. The technology would have cost the company upwards of $20 million, so it chose to close two units and retrofit two units with selective noncatalytic converters. PNM also plans to construct a natural gas-powered electric plant that peaks at 117 megawatts and has a daily output of only 17 megawatts, thus causing the area to lose the 818 megawatts of electric generation. This is because the current plant, operating its four units, creates 835 megawatts of power. While the plan meets federal demands, it also potentially would cost the community millions in lost jobs and tax revenue. The City Council wanted to express their dissatisfaction with the plan, which even could cause the BHP mine to close its operation in Waterflow. Tom Seitz works at that facility and has since 1978. He spoke to the Council as a private citizen during the Aug. 13 meeting, saying he went to work for BHP in 1978. “If I was working at Sonic or Walmart I wouldn’t have the assets I have. I’ve been blessed and fortunate to have a good paying job out there,” Seitz said. He liked the idea of the Council writing a resolution opposing the SIP. “I think the resolution is good in itself. We need jobs. We need to keep jobs,” Seitz said. “People in high places make decisions and they sit in those high towers and say, ‘That’s the way it goes,’ and the people at the bottom are the ones who suffer.” Seitz asked the Council to bring up a compromise or an “outside of the box” proposal that PNM might consider – something to keep the plant and the coal mine open. “Unless you voice the idea, maybe someone else won’t bring it up. Compromise to make it better for everyone and be moderate,” he said. Sandel has the idea. He would like PNM to build the gas plant and have it operate at the capacity of what will be lost – approximately 400 megawatts. He also would like the gas to be purchased from natural gas suppliers in the San Juan Basin. “I see more than 838 megawatts of power exiting the community. …That energy that is produced here and transmitted out of here is going to be replaced with additional electricity from Palo Verde Power Plant in Arizona. It is critical for us

to stand up and say this power generation leaving our community is the wrong thing for San Juan County, for the workers, the businesses and the community,” Sandel said. “At the end of the day, we are transferring those energy production jobs and the use of our infrastructure and perhaps even our severance tax to Palo Verde Power Plant in Arizona, and is that what we really want for the state of New Mexico and this community?” Sandel pointed out that the city of Farmington Electric Utility did a study of power production in the area, and that study came forward with the possibility of the city partnering with another company for the construction of a natural gas facility. Instead, city staff presented a plan for the city to further its partnership with PNM and take over ownership in the two units that will remain open. Sandel said he thought that was a “conflict.” Councilor Dan Darnell, however, disagreed. “If the SIP goes into effect we’re still going to have two units and somebody is going to have to invest in those units. I see no conflict here,” Darnell said. “We’re at the point where we are trying to decide – somebody has to own those shares – is it a good idea is it not? We’re not here to throw stones at anybody, we just want a solution.” Darnell actually opened the discussion saying he wished the city didn’t have to have a “haze rule we have to comply with.” Darnell looked at the SIP as a plan with some “give and take,” where the EPA came to town and didn’t consider the implications of its actions. “Guys, take into consideration what you are doing to the communities you are going into with this plan. Don’t walk into a community and say we are not taking any economics into consideration. We are only looking at one thing and that is environmental concerns, because I think there is a balance – and there is no balance here,” Darnell said, adding he wishes the cities of Farmington, Bloomfield and Aztec, and San Juan County would have had a seat at the negotiation table. “I don’t want to diminish the amount of work that all parties – PNM, the EPA and the state did in working on this. What can we get out of this? What can we do to salvage it? The restrictions the EPA has placed on this limits your options right there,” Darnell said. “We missed one small boat, talking in a meaningful way to the cities and counties to see if they could help forge a third alternative.”

Farmington resident Gordon Glass took a different approach saying that he found it “frightening” to think “that the mainstay of our economic and social benefits in this community is threatened by the fact that things are changing and we need to deal with that change. These laws and the enforcement of these laws are happening. Our position is what we want to be a part of, instead of what are we losing,” he said. Glass brought up the transmission lines that export power from San Juan County to Arizona and California, and he asked who has ownership of those lines. “We have this capability of transmitting electricity that a lot of places don’t have. How can we be a part of reliable electricity in the future – be a part of the movement forward,” Glass said. It is his belief that while the coal mine and power plants have allowed area residents to benefit from good jobs, the community also has “given a lot” to this industry. “We have sacrificed to provide reliable electricity. We want investment here. We should be contacting every possible source. Why are they citing clean energy there instead of here,” Glass said. “We have a history of skilled workers and we have those transmission lines that go right out of here to Arizona and California. It’s changing and we need to be a part of that.” Councilor Gayla McCulloch agreed with Glass that this change could be an opportunity. “I don’t think this is closing doors. It’s just to put an exclamation point on how devastating this is

going to be for our community,” she said of the resolution “I think this did what I thought it should do in being broad enough, and yet pointing out the devastation to our community.” Mayor Tommy Roberts said he didn’t want to sound like a “broken record,” but he did want to point out that he favors the “overall health of the community” that includes physical, environmental and economic health, and the SIP does not give enough weight to the community’s economic health. “We’re talking about 300 to 350 lost jobs combined at the plant and the mine. Those will be reportedly through attrition. They will be lost jobs. I’ve been told those jobs on average pay $80,000 a year. If I take $60,000 a year that is a loss of $21 million in wages that will not be circulating

in this community – and that is a big hit,” Roberts said. The regional haze issue, according to Roberts, does not even improve the visibility to the human eye. “I know there would be some people in this community who would place a greater emphasis on our environmental health. ...This plan does not place enough emphasis on our economic health,” he said. “I understand the politics of crafting a compromise. I am usually the guy who wants to be in

the middle crafting that compromise.” The Council decided to table the resolution and allow City Attorney Jay Burnham to “tweak” the language and include comments about the devastation this plan could have on the economy, as well as to include language about the loss of megawatt production in the region. The resolution will be reviewed by the Council during the Aug. 20 work session at 9 a.m. at city hall.

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Michael Billie’s work on display at Kristin Johnson Gallery in Santa Fe DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune It is Indian Market weekend in Santa Fe and one of Farmington’s American Indian artists will be there with his work featured in a solo exhibit at the Kristin Johnson Gallery. Located in the heart of Santa Fe, the Kristin Johnson Gallery is at 323 East Palace Ave., across from the La Posada. When Johnson opened her doors a year ago, she received 3,000 inquiries from artists seeking her representation. Farmington’s Michael Billie was one of eight she selected for the gallery space. Billie has been showing his primarily encaustic works at the gallery and

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his first solo show, featuring 21 pieces, opens to the public Saturday, Aug. 17. “This is my first solo show in Santa Fe during the Indian Market. This is a big thing, because it’s one of the biggest events in Santa Fe, as far as Native Americans are concerned,” Billie said. Billie is a member of the Navajo tribe. He was born and raised on the reservation in Utah, and he has worked in Farmington in the newspaper industry for nearly 20 years. He is employed as a graphic artist with Majestic Media, and he creates his artworks in his spare time. Billie started out as a sculptor, but changed his

medium to encaustic and mixed media about seven years ago. He became infatuated with the art of painting with wax. “Wax is very seductive and I love that it plays very well with other natural materials,” Billie said. “The translucency of wax adds a depth that you can’t get with other mediums.” Billie began studying encaustic techniques on the Internet and then attended workshops across the country. Now he conducts workshops and seminars that teach artists how to use the technique. “My process is very exploratory with some accidents that don’t get weeded out and some intended mark-making with a feeling of spirituality,” Billie said. He incorporates nat-

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ural materials related to his Navajo culture in the wax – items such as sand, beads and horsehair. “There’s always a story behind each series, whether it’s from childhood memories or Navajo history.” Locally, Billie has taught at the Three Rivers Art Collective. He also has done workshops at the New Mexico Encaustic Institute, where he is a member. He also will be giving a presentation on working in encaustics this fall at the International Encaustic Association Conference in Santa Fe. Also featured during the Kristin Johnson Gallery show will be an exhibit by Darren Vigil Gray, a highly regarded Jicarilla Apache and Kiowa Apache painter.

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How to know which Internet sites can you trust ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Impatience with those who don't keep up with you can cause resistance, which, in turn, can lead to more delays. Best to be helpful and supportive if you want results. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) A surprise announcement from a colleague could put you on the defensive. Gather your facts and respond. You'll soon find the situation shifting in your favor. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Time spent away from a project pays off with a new awareness of options you hadn't considered before. Weigh them carefully before deciding which to choose.

It’s not hard to find pet health information on the Internet. But the challenge is finding advice and information from sources that you can trust. What can you do to make sure that the recommendations and opinions you find will actually help? And what about those review sites? Can they help you find a veterinarian when you need one? From new toys and comfy beds for your pets to medications, designer sweaters and even recommendations for “pet friendly” vacation destinations, animal lovers can find online just about anything for their fourlegged furry family. Unfortunately, it’s far too easy to find a lot of misinformation

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Consider confronting that personal conflict while there's still time to work things out. A delay can cause more problems. A longtime colleague might offer to mediate. LEO (July 23 to August 22) Some emerging matters could impede the Lion's progress in completing an important project. Best advice: Deal with them now, before they can create costly delays. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) Your aspect continues to favor an expanding vista. This could be a good time to make a career move, and taking an out-of-town job could be a good way to do it. LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Disruptive family disputes need to be settled so that everyone can move on. Avoid assuming this burden alone, though. Ask for -- no, demand -- help with this problem. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Patience is called for as you await word on an important workplace situation. A personal circumstance, however, could benefit by your taking immediate action. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Don't lose confidence in yourself. Those doubters are likely to back off if you demand they show solid proof why they think your ideas won't work. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A temporary setback might cause the usually sure-footed Goat some unsettling moments. But keep going. The path ahead gets easier as you move forward. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) There's welcome news from the workplace. There also could be good news involving a relationship that has long held a special meaning for you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) You might still need to cut some lingering ties to a situation that no longer has the appeal it once held. In the meantime, you can start to explore other opportunities. BORN THIS WEEK: Your sense of what's right can inspire others if you remember not to push too hard to make your case. Moderation works best for you.

MONDAY – AUG 19 7 a.m.: The Scott Michlin Morning Program: San Juan College President Dr. Toni Pendergrass 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico Mile Marker: Las Cruces' Salsa Fest, August 25 7:30 a.m.: New Mexico First Born Program 7:55 a.m.: Monday Reboot: Tech News

PAWSITIVELY PETS Darren Woodson and even potentially dangerous advice when it comes to your pet’s health care. Since the very first website was created, anyone with the time, creativity and access to a Web hosting service can post their opinions about almost any subject. This has led to a wide variety of non-veterinarians who claim to be “experts providing advice and recommendations” for pets. Sadly, pets have been harmed or even have died when owners followed the

counsel provided by these individuals. When searching for helpful information about animal health, you should trust sites that have a veterinarian who either writes or oversees the content. HealthyPet.com from the American Animal Hospital Association is a great place to start. You can also look at your state’s veterinary medical association website or even their Facebook page for pet owner resources. A new organization, the

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American Society of Veterinary Journalists, has been created to help both the media and the public find trustworthy professionals providing advice through any sort of media. Look for the Seal of Approval from ASVJ. The popularity of veterinary blogs is hard to ignore and bloggers such as Pawcurious.com or Pet Health Care Gazette.com can provide general suggestions and opinions about veterinary care. The added bonus to following these well-liked sites is that they are often a lot of fun and give the reader a personal viewpoint that is lacking from other sites. Just remember, none of these bloggers can diagnose or treat your pet’s specific problem. Another fashionable trend is the use of review sites to find service providers, restaurants or almost any other type of retail outlet. The question here is, should you rely on these review sites when you are looking for a veterinarian? According to SearchEngineLand.com, almost 80 percent of online users say they trust online reviews as much as personnel recommendations. There

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We are Guinevere and Lancelot. Our love story begins with YOU! Guinevere is a 1-year-old, Lab/Retriever mix. Lancelot is a 1 Ăž-year-old, German Shepherd mix. Both are great with other dogs and kids. They enjoy getting and giving attention. Please give these happy, loving, little hearts a good home.

The beautiful 3-year-old Calico cat is Queenie. She is spayed and loves to be brushed and gushed over, and to chase the laser. The handsome 14year-old Apricot cat is Joey. He is neutered and de-clawed. He would love to find a home to live out the rest of his years. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let his age fool you, he is quite the character. Adopt today.

These darling girls are Mackenzie and Connie. Mackenzie is a 4-year-old, Border Collie. Connie is a spayed 1-year-old, Lab mix. Both love to run, wrestle and chase toys. They are great with other dogs and kids. These very cute girls need a home with an active loving, fun family.

The Aztec Animal Shelter, 825 Sabena, is open from noon to 4 p.m. daily.

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.

Our names are Isolde and Tristan. Isolde is a gorgeous, female, SharPei/Boxer mix. Tristan is a striking male Red-Nose Pit. These 1-year-olds are playful, loyal and great with older kids. Give them the greatest love story and adopt them today.

(Right) Esther is a lovely pit bull and Labrador mix. She is very sweet, loving and kind, and she enjoys attention more than anything else in the world. She would be a great house dog that can curl up with you and watch movies late at night. (Left) Steve is an adorable little terrier that is a fluff ball of energy. He is energetic, fun, and loving. He is going to be a small dog for the rest of his life â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and will be a forever loving pet for anyone willing to give their attention.

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Buster is a big old boy, a gray tabby cat with beautiful yellow eyes and a personality that will melt your heart. He would make a wonderful companion to any family, big or small.

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Tom Cruise narrates a look at life on International Space Station The August presentation at the Planetarium will be “Space Station,” a 47-minute video in which we see how our tomorrow begin: 220 miles above Earth and moving at a speed of 17,500 mph while aboard the most complex scientific project ever assembled – the International Space Station. Tom Cruise narrates this fascinating look at the highflying laboratory where to-

day’s space heroes develop technologies that will make possible future human voyages to Mars as well as provide new solutions to earthbound problems. Highlights include the station’s in-orbit construction, plus amazing glimpses of crew members as they work, exercise, or do routine tasks such as getting a haircut or drinking water. In microgravity, a person can snap a floating

glob of water out of the air like a frog snatching a fly! Suit up, travelers! A sky show will follow, revealing the night sky of August and interesting objects within it. We will also give out summer sky maps while supplies last! The show times are at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. There is no admission charge, but there is a maximum seating capacity of 60 in the planetarium, so seating

will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. In order to preserve dark-adaption, there is no late admittance into the planetarium once the show has started! If weather permits, we will offer a free public stargaze with telescopes at 8:30 p.m., after the last show, in the courtyard behind the planetarium. The stargaze will last a maximum of one hour. There is no

capacity limit for the stargaze, so come and join us for views of our nearest neighbor, the Moon, in waxing gibbous phase! We might have a chance to see the ringed planet Saturn early in the stargaze, as well. Otherwise, one of our top telescopic targets for the evening will be the colorful gold-and-blue double star, Albireo! If weather conditions are really good, we

may also see such deep-sky objects as the Ring Nebula in Lyra, the globular cluster M13 in Hercules, the Sagittarius Star Cloud, and the “Dumbbell Nebula” M27 in Cygnus. We hope you’ll be able to join us for this fine event under the stars!

MCOs, will also be providing information. The four MCOs are Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian Health Services, and United Healthcare. For information call 505.599.1380 or 505.566.2480.

Aug. 16, for this program sponsored by San Juan College’s Encore Program. It is designed for adults and taught by Donna Thatcher of the Riverside Nature Center. Each meeting will be a walking tour of one of Farmington’s parks. Plants, birds, wildlife, history, and various features of the park will be the topics for each class. Classes are 9 to 11 a.m. on Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2, 9, 16, and 23. Register

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prca tracks Dog days of summer are here! All through this month of August the Farmington Animal Shelter, 1395 S. Lake St., is having a special Dogs Days of Summer adoption event. Adopt a cool canine – puppies under 6 months and dogs 6 months to 6 years of age – for only $69. Stop by to visit all the furry friends waiting for a loving forever home. As always at the Farmington Animal Shelter, each dog and cat up for adoption will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed and micro-chipped, and comes with 30 days of free pet insurance. Adopt a pet, keep them comfortable with plenty of water and shade in the heat, and have great dog days of summer! Info: 505.599.1098 “Like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/FarmingtonAnimalServices. Split-willow Animals Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 to 3 p.m., come to the Riverside Nature Center in

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Boys and Girls Club soap box race is Saturday DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune The cars are built and the racers are ready to roll down Sullivan Hill. It’s time for the 3rd Annual All-American Soap Box Derby beginning at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, on Sullivan and 20th Streets. This has become a traditional Boys and Girls Club event that gives children ages 8 through 11 the experience of a race in old-fashioned, handbuilt cars. There will be 12 races in this year’s derby and the racers were finishing up their cars the afternoon of Aug. 13, when Coordinator Bernie Meeks said the event will be a bit different this year.

“We’re going to run the hill south on Sullivan from 20th Street,” Meeks said. The city of Farmington agreed to close off traffic on Sullivan from 20th

Ready, aim, fire

Over thinking each shot helps creates slow play FIRST TEE Tom Yost I have written past articles referencing slow play and how to combat it. As many of my readers can now deduce – I cannot stand playing slow. In my opinion, golf at any course should never last longer than three hours – and oftentimes should be closer to three and a half hours. I grew up caddying at a

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Street to 15th Street, placing the venue right in front of the Boys and Girls Club, where a car show will happen at the same time. “The Northern New

Mexico Car Club is helping to sponsor the race this year, and the members will have a show and shine along with the race,” Meeks said.

With Meeks help, 12 drivers built 11 race cars for the races. There will be a practice run at 8 a.m., followed by the actual race, which will be a “double elimination” event. “Then after the regular race there will be grudge racing,” Meeks said. The “grudge race” allows the racers to run against their friends in the hand-built cars. When the grudge racing finishes, awards will be given to derby winners during a 1:30 p.m. assembly at the Farmington Boys and Girls Club. The Soap Box Derby is a big event that needs a lot of volunteers and sponsors. Meeks said that while some volunteers are lined

up, the club could use some help with staging, keeping track of the bracket and helping the racers to put on their safety equipment and get lined up to race. There also will be a need for people to load cars on the trailer so they can be hauled back up the hill. As far as sponsorships, Meeks said there is a need for T-shirt sponsors. “We’re also looking for lane sponsors in the East and West lanes and we need a finish line sponsor.” Sponsorship investments range from $100 to $5,000. For more information call the Farmington Boys and Girls Club at 505.327.6396. To volunteer, call Meeks at 505.320.1123.

On a walkabout UNM men’s basketball team back from Australia Surfing, kangaroos, rugby, beaches and, oh yeah, some basketball, too. That’s how the University of New Mexico men’s basketball team spent the past week. The Lobos recently returned home from their trip to Australia where UNM played three exhibition games against some professional competition. UNM accomplished

THIS WEEK IN SPORTS JP Murrieta what they set out to do, three games and three wins. Stat wise, UNM big man Alex Kirk continued his summer of basketball. Kirk led the Lobos, aver-

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Kirk. Returning Mountain West Conference Player of the Year Kendall Williams averaged over 18 points a game and led the team with 19 assists in three games. “We got a feel for each other and everyone’s game,” said Williams. “We have some new guys and

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Yost golfers spent absolutely no time in analyzing their shots. They knew how they hit the golf ball, how far each club would take it, and where it would go most of the time. They didn’t take any time practicing their swing or letting their brain tell them where the trouble was and wasn’t. They, for the most part, got over their golf ball and pulled the trigger on their shot. And for the most part, the golf

ball did exactly what they knew it would do. Let me take a moment and tell you that they weren’t shooting spectacular scores that were around par – they were shooting scores in the mid-90s and low100s. Yet they still walked and got around a championship golf course in less than three hours. And you can too. The next time you play, use whatever swing tendency you

have – whether you hook the ball 30 yards or slice it 50 yards. Play with the ball flight that you have every day of the week. When it is your turn to hit, pick out your target and hit the golf ball. Do not spend a minute taking five practice swings until you make the perfect swing, while your brain is telling you 50 different swing instructions. And do not stand over the ball for 20 seconds

trying to remember what you read the other day in various golf magazines. Get over the ball, aim your shot, think about nothing and swing the club at your target. The more you think, the less chance you have of being successful. You will be surprised at the results, as well. You are asking a lot of your body to swing a golf club back and through,

square the face up and hit it the perfect distance to get your golf ball to finish next to the hole. When you think about what it takes to make this happen, you can drive yourself crazy. So don’t! Just let it happen. The results will be better, you won’t take as much time and you won’t feel mentally drained upon completion of the round, either. It’s a win-win-win for everyone.

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Mack World Series a smooth-running, quality event. Now if we can just get that many baseball fans to turn out and support their own schools in the springtime. I’m still amazed that there are more people watching strangers from Ohio play at a 10 a.m. in the morning game than there was at any PV-Farmington game last season. Football Preview For the first time in a long while the Aztec Tigers will begin a season without a QB in waiting. It’s been a decade since the Tigers have had questions at quarterback. From Ryley Hegarty to Bryson King to Adam Lucero they have been set. The Tigers

yards in a game, with 345. Who had held the mark? 4. Who is the only NBA player in history to have at least 25,000 points, 7,000 rebounds and 7,000 assists? 5. When was the last time before 2013 that the Swiss won a medal at hockey's World Championships? 6. In 2013, Jeff Gordon became the fourth NASCAR driver to have 300 top-five finishes. Name two of the other three. 7. Who is the only male tennis player to win at least one Grand Slam title in nine consecutive years?

will begin the season without Adam Lucero and the stability he brought in a coach’s new system. However, Aztec has been the district team to beat for half a decade and they know how to get the job done. But there is no doubt the Tigers have come back to the pack. At Piedra Vista and Farmington High stability at quarterback is one of their strengths. The Panthers return third year starter Isaiah Valdez and the Scorpions return starter Jacob Lucas. Last season the Panthers knocked off Aztec, but lost to Farmington, who ended up on the wrong side of the tie-break scenario and finished in third. PV returns Beau

Answers 1. Joe DiMaggio, in 1948. 2. Nolan Ryan had 204 walks and 341 strikeouts in 299 innings pitched for the California Angels in 1977. 3. R. Jay Soward had 260 yards receiving against UCLA in 1996. 4. Oscar Robertson. 5. Switzerland won the bronze medal in 1953. 6. Bobby Allison (336 top-fives), David Pearson (301) and Richard Petty (555). 7. Rafael Nadal (2005'13).

champion Southern California Renegades 6-2. Beginning in 1999 the Yankees started a trend of winning the Series in odd years up through 2005 and has been a perennial challenger every year, breaking the trend and winning in 2008. Farmington Strikezone more than held their own in the Series, going 2-2 falling to the eventual champions 6-2 in the final four. Another summer comes to an end with the end of the World Series. It was another memorable week as the city ’s signature event with solid crowds, great host housing and a committee and city crew that puts forth a banner effort to make the Connie

Clafton and Ryan Rino, as well as Valdez, in their backfield. The Panthers will need to get solid line play from an inexperienced line to keep moving their offense forward. Kevin Werth takes over the reins as the offensive coordinator as Frank Whalen moves to the defensive side. Farmington will continue to improve and run the ball with authority. Coach Gary Bradley and his staff have done a remarkable job with small but highly committed numbers. Kyle Reynolds and Austin Foutz will add fireworks to the Scorpion offense Kirtland should also be

much improved this season after what was a down year for the Broncos. Christian Mackey will be a force on the offensive and defensive lines. The offensive skills positions are inexperienced, but held their own in seven on seven. Predictions below are

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not the head coach. Cameron DeBesse is a sophomore wide receiver with the Lobos. The walk-on earned playing time as a wideout and on special teams last season. He played in 11 games with one start, but did not record any stats. Cam admits that having Dad around has its ups and downs. “It’s nice to have him around. If I need anything, I can always go up to his office,” he explained. “You also feel that pressure because I always see him looking at me. It’s more ups than downs. I like it (having Dad on staff ).” “He won’t jump on me any more than the other guys, but if he needs to jump on me he will.” Bob’s history of coaching his son goes back to high school. When Bob was let go at Texas A&M, he stayed

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in the Lone Star State to give his son some roots. “I coached his high school team, but I was on the other side of the ball,” Bob said. “I coached the defense and he was still on offense.” Bob has no hesitations coaching his kid. “It’s awesome, it’s fantastic and a thrill of my professional career to get to be with him.” “I’d be lying if I said there wasn’t a little stress involved,” he admitted. “Just like any player, you want him to do well. As a son there’s a little bit more pressure to do well. I’ve got to treat him just like I do everybody else and the fact of the matter is I’m probably tougher on him than everybody else. But I think he’s handled it well and I’m really proud of him.” So how does the coach break down his son as a player? “He has a good un-

derstanding of our scheme. We can stick him into any of our three receiver spots. He’s getting better as a route runner. He has to get more physical. He’s put on 16 pounds since he’s been here and gotten stronger in the weight room.” There’s a reason the players are called student-athletes The New Mexico State football team will be missing one of their biggest weapons this year. Head coach Doug Martin recently announced wide receiver Austin Franklin is academically ineligible and will redshirt the 2013 season. "After taking over the football program in January, I was made aware of Austin's academic status, which stemmed from the 2012 fall semester,” explained Martin. “This is why I held him out

of spring practice, to allow him a chance to possibly recover academically. In the end, Austin did not live up to the Aggie Football standards and his academic responsibilities. Austin will remain with the team during season and is expected to participate in all team activities including practice." Franklin led the Aggies last year with 74 receptions, 1,245 yards receiving and nine touchdowns. Early to rise The NMSU men’s basketball team is getting on ESPN, but you’ll have to wake up at 3 a.m. to watch the Aggies. New Mexico State’s game against Hawaii on Nov. 12 will be a part of ESPN’s 24 Hours of Basketball Marathon. The Aggies will already be in Hawaii for a tournament to open the season.

Hoerner is traditionally a weak district. The Bobcats will play a solid non-district schedule to try to prepare for a playoff run. The Shiprock Chieftains will host Estancia and Zuni before hitting the road for a month Charly Martin Update As many insiders predicted after Charly was interviewed by the 49ers looking

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Tomatoes are ready!

Farmington Growers Market in full swing DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Tomatoes – big, ripe and multi-colored – can be found at the Farmington Grower’s Market. The one most sought after crop is finally in season. They ripened up after the monsoon patterns hit the area the first week of August, and now the market is overflowing with this staple crop. Also in season are the green chile, squash, cucumbers, jalapeños, green peppers and melons, according to Pam Elder of Elder’s Greenhouse. “We’ve also been having some pie pumpkins,” she said. The Farmington Grower’s Market runs from midJuly through October with offerings from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the parking lot of the Gateway Museum, 3401 E. Main St. in Farmington. The market is filled with produce, honey, meats, soaps and lotions from local farmers, and everything must be grown or made within a 100-mile radius of Farmington. The market is one of 75 across the state. “When you look at a digital map of farmers’ markets across New Mexico, one thing stands out: there are so many markets that trying to count them on a computer screen is a bit dizzying,” the New Mexico Farmer’s Marketing Association, or NMFMA, said in a recent press release about the growing trend of marketing local produce. The association serves as a centralized resource for markets across the state. “We’ve seen incredible growth over the years,” said Denise Miller, executive director of the NMFMA. “That growth isn’t just in the number of markets but

which is coming up. “I love tomatoes,” she said. The Ackleys also sell to local restaurants. Jesse Gravelle, of Three Rivers Eatery, was at the market on Aug. 13, and he bought up several tomatoes. “We’ve been trying to do more local shopping (for produce),” Gravelle said. The restaurant and brewery not only buys local produce for its menu, the brewers use Honeyville honey for the beer. Other area restaurants, such as The Bistro in Aztec, have been shopping the Grower’s markets for years. The markets are a form of economic development, according to Farmington City Councilor Mary Fischer, who visits the market almost every Saturday.

The Bridgewaters had baskets of colorful tomatoes available for sale during the Aug. 13 market. – Debra Mayeux photo.

“We tend to think of economic development in large terms, but in fact small business is the backbone of our economy. Each of these growers is contributing to our economic

health,” Fischer said. “I’ve seen them expand their business and they are local. The money we spend with them stays in the community. I’m thrilled to see it grow and have more people take advantage of it.” Governor Martinez’s proclamation echoes Fischer’s opinion. “Supporting local farmers, ranchers and other market vendors means supporting your local economy,” Martinez wrote. The governor also pointed out that some local markets, including the Farmington Grower’s Market, accept credit and debit cards, as well as accepting benefits related to programs such as the Women, Infants, and Children Program and the Senior Nutrition Assistance Program.

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Little Fiona Bridgewater helps out the family – Frank Bridgewater and Amy Bridgewater - during the Farmington Grower’s Market each Tuesday and Saturday at the Gateway Museum. – Debra Mayeux photo.

also in the variety of fresh produce and other items you can find at any given market.” The entire state is celebrating local markets, and Governor Susana Martinez even declared Aug. 4 through 10 as National Farmer’s Market Week in New Mexico. “If you’ve never been to your local farmers’ market, now’s the time to go,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. “Go for the fresh, local food – stay for the rich conversations you’ll have with the people who actually produced it.” The conversations are a big part of the local market. “When people come and shop here they get to talk directly to the grower,” Elder said. She and others provide recipes, and even cooking and gardening advice to customers.

Some growers, such as Todd Ackley, owner of Lavenderflats Farm in Kirtland, shared a story about his life during Tuesday’s market. Ackley grew up a military brat and never lived in any one place for very long. “I’ve lived in 15 states and three foreign countries,” Ackley said, adding that San Juan County has been his home for the longest period of time. He and wife Corley Ackley are proud of their tomato crop, which is grown from heirloom seeds. “They are the old seeds people saved, and they are grown organically,” he said. They offer samples of the different tomato varieties so the buyer can decide which their favorites are before taking tomatoes home. Little Emily Rascon, 3, told Ackley she wanted tomatoes for her birthday,

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this more than 4,300-square-foot home is beautiful and adds to the family-friendly feel. There is a study/library with a bay window, a sewing room and a workroom. The partial walk-out downstairs includes a large media room/theater, two of the bedrooms, living areas and a hobby room. The laundry room includes a lot of storage space and a sink. Front and backyards are beautifully landscaped and both have sprinkler systems. Other amenities include a large attached garage, refrigerated central air, covered deck, covered patio, formal dining area and ridiculous amounts of storage space. For more information or to view this $530,000 home, call Sam Todd at RE/MAX of Farmington, 505.327.4777.

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Stop and smell the roses

The fragrance creates fond memories, makes life better “Stop and smell the roses” is a phrase that generally means slow down and take some time to see the good things going on around you. It is often used when talking with someone who seems too busy to enjoy life. Not all people race through the day at the same speed, but I think it is safe to say that not many enjoy all the pleasures that each day provides. Working in a garden center nearly all my life, the idea has a more literal meaning to me. As my day leads me in many directions through the store, I do try to stop and smell the roses when I pass by them. In fact the roses themselves make it nearly impossible to pass by without taking

ADVICE YOU CAN GROW WITH Donnie Pigford notice. First, just the sight of roses blooming in almost every shade of every color makes you pay attention. As you get closer the fragrances begin to fill your nose, with the smells of nature’s best perfumes. There is a reason why roses were selected by the originator of this phrase. Roses produce one of the most incredible, symbolic and recognizable flowers there are. The rose represents everything from friendship to a show of grief for the loss of a loved

one. It is, without comparison, the flower that most expresses love for another. Each of its colors represents a different meaning.

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The fragrance of the rose is its most impressive attribute. In fact, most people can’t even look at a rose without smelling it. The

fragrance raises memories and emotions and can set a mood. Fragrances are released from glands on the lower petal surfaces. The extent of fragrance is determined by several factors, including rose varieties and climate. There are certain varieties that are more fragrant than others. Roses like Fragrant Cloud, Perfume Delight and Falling in Love are just some of the great smelling roses. Over the years roses have become more and more resilient and colors and fragrances have become even more brilliant. However, there is a conception that roses are difficult to manage. I understand that the devoted rose gardener can and usually does spend sev-

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Taco Box reopens after crash LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune An elderly woman from Utah crashed into a Taco Box, 777 W. Broadway at about 1 p.m. on Aug. 8. The elderly woman, as well as the employees, were not injured in the crash. However, the restaurant received structural damage and collapsed waterlines forcing it to close for repairs. The restaurant reopened on Aug. 12. “There was quite a bit of structural damage but as far as everything else we were fortunate,” said Rachael Varnadore,

eral hours a week manicuring and babying their roses. But this kind of care and time is not needed to grow great roses. With all the new varieties available, there are beautiful roses that require very little care and still provide color and fragrance to the garden. Do not be afraid to grow roses, the reward is far greater than the effort needed to grow them. Whether it is in life or in the garden, please take time to stop and smell the roses! It is those moments that create the fond memories in life, the times that really matter.

Taco Box co-owner said. The elderly woman was driving down South Lake Street when she pulled into the Taco Box parking lot and accidentally drove into the building, according to Varnadore. “The accident collapsed our plumbing, we had to have electrical work done and there was a giant hole in the wall,” Varnadore said. Uselman Construction and Alexander’s Plumbing repaired most of the damages, however, the stucco still needs to be redone. “We would like to thank the contractors who fixed the building in a timely matter,” she said.

The Farmington Municipal Schools welding fabrication team was nationally recognized this summer after receiving the silver medal at the 2013 National SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City, Mo. From June 24 through June 28, FMS team members Jacob Mihelich, Aaron Magnum, Brett Pash and FMS Welding Instructor Edward McHenry traveled to the national competition where they completed a twohour written test and a six-hour 30-minute welding project. Mihelich, Magnum, and Pash graduated from Farmington High School in May. “They did extremely well considering the problems they had,” said McHenry, referring to how the Farmington team’s welding machine malfunctioned during the competition. “I didn’t think we would come in second. It was a shock when we did,” Pash said. There were 32 high school teams who

competed in the welding fabrication category at this year’s national SkillsUSA. The welding fabrication project built by the teams was a movable cart with wheels. This was Pash’s first year welding. “I’ve never welded before. It was a big accomplishment for me.” Since the FMS team finished in second place, each of the team members received $1,000 worth of welding equipment. The FMS welding fabrication team has participated in the national SkillsUSA competition for four years. In 2011, the team finished in first place, and in 2012 the team finished in second place. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. SkillsUSA competitions are held at the local, state and national levels. At the annual national SkillsUSA Championship, over 5,000 students compete in 96 occupational and leadership skill areas.

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Massage Envy

New spa strives to provide overall wellness LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune A nationwide massage clinic franchise recently opened its doors in Farmington, offering residents a tranquil environment as they receive massages and facials. Massage Envy Spa had its grand opening on August 9th and it is located at 4917 E. Main Street Suite B. Launa Jones, owner of the Farmington Massage Envy, said she saw a need for a massage clinic within the community because the closest Massage Envy is located in Albuquerque. “The convenience and the professionalism is nice when

Clinic Manager Jordan Jones cuts the ribbon during the Aug. 9 grand opening of Massage Envy Spa in Farmington. Surrounding him are the Farmington Chamber of Commerce Redcoats and Massage Envy staff.

you walk into a place you know it is a professional spa. I thought the package was something the community needed and would do well here.” Massage Envy is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Child care assistance State provides free, healthy food for family daycare homes The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides funds to in-home child and adult care providers that feed the people in their care. The program is federally funded through the Child Nutrition Program and it is operated locally by Presbyterian Medical Services. Some care providers can be reimbursed between $65 and $75 per month per child, according to a program flyer from Presbyterian Medical Services. The program is based on the state guidelines for assistance with such things as the free and reduced lunch program and food stamps. The purpose is to “provide healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care services,” according to Presbyterian Medical Services. “The Family Daycare Homes program provides reimbursement for meals and snacks served to small groups of children receiving nonresidential day care in private homes that are licensed, registered, or approved to provide family child care,” the organization stated. It is available throughout San Juan County, Cuba, Torreon, Chama and on the Navajo Nation within the state of New Mexico. For more information, or to find out if you qualify for assistance contact Beverly Billy, food program supervisor with Presbyterian Medical Services, at 505.326.2373 or Jyl Adair, children’s services manager, at 505.326.6434.

Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. People may schedule appointments, however, walk-ins are also welcome. The opening of the Farmington Massage Envy

comes just in time for the second annual Healing Hands for Arthritis fundraising event on Sept. 18. For every one-hour massage or facial session performed during the oneday event, Massage Envy franchises across the United States will donate to the Arthritis Foundation. At Massage Envy, there are a variety of different massages customers may receive including prenatal massage, hot stones, deep tissue, and couples massages. “We customize all the massages to fit our members and guests needs,” said Clinic Manager Jordan Jones. Facials are also available to guests. The cost for a one-hour

introductory massage is $49 and $59 for a onehour introductory facial session. “A lot of people come here for the first time to get a massage and we explain it to them so they know what to expect and put them at ease. We try to make it as much of a relaxing appointment as possible.” Jordan said. People may also join a monthly membership, which allows them to receive a $59 one-hour massage each month. If members wish to have multiple massages within a month, the price drops to $39 per massage. For monthly facials, an additional $10 is added to the membership cost.

Along with massages and facials, Massage Envy also offers enhanced therapy that includes deep muscle therapy, aroma therapy, and sugar scrubs for feet. “Our overall philosophy is overall wellness and we encourage you to eat well, take care of your body, and have regular massages,” Launa explained. Jordan said they are always looking for licensed massage therapists and estheticians. If interested in applying at Massage Envy, contact Jordan at 505.326.3689. For more information or to make an appointment at Massage Envy, guests may also call the above phone number.

Farmington Rotary Club donates $10,000 to NM Mission of Mercy program FARMINGTON – The Farmington Rotary Club recently presented a $10,000 check to the New Mexico Mission of Mercy to help provide funding for the important dental care program, Sept. 13 and 14 at McGee Park, which will serve about 1,500 area patients. All of the funds came from the Farmington Rotary Club’s Four Corners 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, held in June in downtown Farmington. “The community service clubs in Farmington have been very receptive and gracious in embracing the New Mexico Mission of Mercy event here in San Juan County,” said Dr. John McNeill, a retired local oral surgeon who is helping to head up the event. “The Farmington Rotary Club has been one of the largest noncorporate donors for this event. The $10,000 donation that they raised through the three on three basketball tournament held in June has not only benefited the people who played in the tournament, but now it is helping the entire Four Corners community.” The Mission of Mercy event is open to anyone who is in need of dental care. The clinic is a first-come, first-served, nocost event. Doors will open at 5 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14. Patients who wish to line up early will be allowed to do so beginning no earlier than 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12. Farmington Rotary Club President Eric Fisher said the club is honored to play a small role in this outstanding community outreach effort. “Our Board of Directors decided last year that funds from the basketball tournament would go to the Mission of Mercy,

At left, Farmington Rotary Club President Eric Fisher presents a $10,000 check to Dr. Jennifer Thompson and Dr. John McNeill, representing New Mexico Mission of Mercy, at a recent club meeting at the San Juan Country Club.

which will help many local residents who cannot afford dental care,” Fisher said. “We appreciate all of the hard work that has been done to prepare for the event, and would like to thank our club’s co-chairs of the basketball tournament, Karen McPheeters and Sherry Galloway. They truly helped make

the tournament a big success.” Mission of Mercy began in 2000 in Virginia to help provide free dental care to individuals in need. New Mexico was the 15th state to initiate Mission of Mercy, which is a program of the New Mexico Dental Foundation. The event is sponsored by

San Juan County, Delta Dental, ConocoPhillips, Henry Schein Dental, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, The Daily Times, Patterson Dental, Majestic Media, San Juan College, the New Mexico Dental Association and New Mexico Dental Foundation. “The organizing committee for this event and the New Mexico Dental Foundation are very grateful for the Farmington Rotary Club’s enthusiastic support. We look forward to a successful event and many ‘happy smiles.’” McNeill added. Other key organizers with Mission of Mercy are Dr. Chuck Schumacher and Dr. Jennifer Thompson, Farmington dentists; and Dr. Julius Manz, San Juan College Dental Hygiene Program director. For access to the clinic, patients should enter McGee Park from Highway 64 by turning south onto County Road 5500. Enter the gate marked “Patient Parking” next to the sheriff ’s office. Long lines and long waits are expected, so patients are being asked to bring a chair, hat, water and snacks. Patients will be required to provide any medications or a medication list, and a list of any health problems. Community volunteers also are still needed to help put on the event. The deadline for volunteer registration is Friday, Aug. 16, at www.nmdentalfoundation.org. For more patient information, go to the listed website, or call 1.888.723.8820. The Farmington Rotary Club, which meets each Thursday at noon at the San Juan Country Club, has plans to put on another Four Corners 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this year at a date to be determined.

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those “foundation” garments that holds your stomach in, your rear end up and your midriff taut. Those garments also tend to make all the “extra” that is displaced by said foundation garment to fall around her ankles or into her armpits. That pretty much makes NN move and shake on accounta it’s hard to breathe when you have an extra six inches of “fluff ” under each armpit and around each ankle, so you have to gasp for air, which means you must move and shake. A lot. Whatever.

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NN’s first hobnob came when she met Pam Tillis at the San Juan County Fair. The fair board had a little “Meet ’n Greet” with Ms. Tillis before her big performance and while NN wasn’t technically invited to the Meet ‘n Greet, she said she was Billy Huish’s “significant other” which will get you anywhere, just so’s ya know. Billy’s like some revered saint for the fair and NN discovered if you drop the Billy Huish name enough around the fair, you don’t have to pay for anything and you get into Meet ’n Greets.

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Billy didn’t know he had a significant other – NN was gonna tell him, but figured he’d be a little mad, which might not make him good company for Pam Tillis, so she told everybody else she was BH’s SO, but not Billy. Sometimes, it’s just best not to make waves, ya know. So, NN got in the Meet ‘n Greet Lineup and was among the first to get to meet ‘n greet PT. Ole Billy was taking pictures of all the Meet ‘n Greeters and seemed surprised to see NN take her place beside

PT. Prob’ly it was because NN had on a much cuter outfit than PT, and exuded an air of fashion and style that PT obviously didn’t learn at the Wendy Ward classes NN took when Montgomery Ward was still in business. NN had on her cutest and tightest Ditto Jeans that they don’t make anymore, but NN had a pair from about 50 years ago, when she was, like, 16, and while they don’t quite fit like they did 50 years ago, if you wear a foundation garment, you can get into ’em. You can’t breathe

or talk much, but you can get into ’em. Image is everything, NN believes. NN also had on a cute western shirt that she’d taken great pains to bedazzle with her bedazzler. There were bedazzles all over that shirt and it was a work of art. The Dittos, combined with the shirt, combined with a pair of faux lizard/faux feathers/faux rhinestone cowboy boots NN found in one of her dumpster diving adventures, were too much for PT. She took one look at NN, gave BH

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Nellie another look, and told Billy he should take a picture of NN without her, on accounta she just couldn’t compete with NN’s star quality attire. NN thought it was very sweet of Ms. Tillis and offered to make her a bedazzled shirt, too, but the kind PT said it was a look only NN could wear with style and little dignity. NN is nothing if not total stylin’ and gettin’ it on. It’s a gift. After NN left the room, PT requested aspirin, oxygen and 15 minutes to recover. NN has that impact on people, just so’s ya know. Then NN went to Denver, where she and her sister, Mystical Marianne, happened to run into former Colorado Governor Dick Lamm and his lovely wife, Dottie. NN and MM had met the first couple years ago, and knew the

Lamms would remember them – and they did. They took one look at NN and MM heading toward ’em and they both went a funny shade of green and looked around for the security people who used to hang with ’em when ole DL was the Gov. They don’t have those people anymore, so it was pretty easy for NN and MM to get to ’em and start a conversation. NN and MM aren’t politically savvy, but they know enough to make people think they know more than they know. NN and MM are pretty good fakers when it comes to pretending to know stuff that they don’t know anything about and people tend to appreciate what they pretend to know, even if they know they don’t know. So NN and MM chatted the Lamms up, invited them

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to join ’em for adult beverages in the lounge area, but DL and DL said they hadda run on accounta they had to wash their car. NN thought that was odd, since the L’s arrived in a limo, but maybe they hadda wash the limo in exchange for the ride. Sometimes, NN guesses, it’s not easy to be an ex-Gov. Whatever. At one point, the L’s asked how NN and MM were related. MM said she and NN were identical twins. Most people think they are, actually, on accounta they both have that style/poise/personality thing goin’ on, but there is an obvious difference in their ages. So NN explained that she was born first and that nice Dottie Lamm asked how much older NN is that MM. NN told her 12 years and after that, their mother never gave birth again. It was at that point that the ex-Gov pulled out his phone and said they hadda run on accounta the car wash was

ding anniversaries this week. Melissa and George Sharpe, Scott and Tonya Eckstein (23 years), Revis and Myron Taylor (50 years), Angie and Doug Echols (19 years), and the Corleys (24 years) all exchanged vows and stayed true to ’em. Yay for them. Mary Lou Henson, Serena George, Natalie Spruell, Anne Almquist and the cutest little girl ever – Karley Oakes – all celebrated birthdays this week. In addition, Dave Schaefer celebrated six months of being smoke free and Rick Quevedo sent his lovely wife, Jennifer, roses for no reason (snaps to you, Rick!). Seen out and about at the fair and elsewhere this week were Sheridy and Mike Walker, Daniel Webb, Kelly Eaves, Pat Cordell, Chris Cardin, Scott Facka, Autumn and Shelly Constant, Angela Valdez, Rob and KC Saline, Schaefer and Tanner Church, Shane Ferrari, Kevin Mauzy, Terry McCoy, NN’s buddies from Spare Rib (who make the

most amazing catfish ever, just so’s ya know), Theresa McBee, Gayle Dean, Brenda Blevins and her adorable granddaughters, Hanna, Evie, Gabi and Lydia James, Kelly Bates, and Jeannie and Lynn Milton, Dr. Toni Pendergrass and her husband, Dr. Doug Pendergrass, and their three adorable children. Also noted about town were Dr. Judy Palier, Lisa Martin, Randy Akins, Roger Sheak, Rebecca and Marcel St. Marie and their sweet kiddos Max and Natalie, Nancy Sisson, Julie Rasor, Carmen Martinez, Barbara Rodrique, and Fionna Harrington. On a personal note, NN wishes to thank everyone for the cards, flowers, prayers and kind words for the loss of her brother. The outpouring of love was much appreciated and NN knows she is blessed beyond words to live in a community with the best people EVER. She sends her hugs and her love to you all.

provider. These experts do recommend that you follow some easy guidelines when reading online reviews. First, find sites that present a balanced set of reviews and look for at least 10 to 12 postings before you can say you spot a trend for that particular business. Next, look beyond the reviewer’s words. Is there a genuine concern over poor service, or are emotions and a focus on money obscuring the real issue? Let’s face it – some people are very hard to please or are often simply grumpy. Conversely, avoid rely-

ing on reviews that are excessively positive and seem too good to be true. While there are people who are always happy and never have a bad word to say, companies do exist that pay individuals to write positive reviews for a wide variety of organizations. Finally, look at the reviewer’s profile. Has this person reviewed other businesses? Do they seem to be objective, or are they using the same “cut and paste” language on all their reviews? If their evaluations seem too similar, they may be working for one of the review writing companies.

Another red flag to watch for are reviewers who constantly try to send you to look at their own profile – odds are they are trying to sell something and they are using the review sites as marketing opportunities. It’s been said before, but your veterinarian – and their website – will always offer you the best and most trusted source of information. With a good relationship, you can have confidence that your veterinary professionals are eager to help and offer the correct advice!

Woodson is no doubt that sites like Yelp, YP.com and Angie’s List can have a significant impact on a person’s decision to use a specific

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gonna close before they got the limo washed. NN is nothing of not kind and generous, so she gave ’em a five dollar bill and told ’em the car wash was on her. They seemed very appreciative and grabbed it and ran for the door. The limo driver was prob’ly cranky with ’em for making him wait. He prob’ly didn’t know who they were. Whatever. NN and MM went to the lounge and ordered a coupla adult beverages and put it on the ex-Gov’s credit card, which happened to fall out of his pocket when he grabbed his phone. NN was gonna give it back to him, but the L’s were in such a hurry to leave, she decided she’d just mail it to him. Sometime. Soon. If she has a stamp and an envelope. While NN was hobnobbing, lots of ’nother people were celebrating and having fun. There musta been a sale on weddings at some point, on accounta a lot of people celebrated wed-

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New York Times Crossword Puzzle SHOULD I CALL THE REPAIRMAN? By Steven Ginzburg / Edited by Will Shortz

Across 1 Shows worry, in a way 6 Times before eves 10 Ice cream truck music, e.g. 14 Military hat 18 Curved connector 19 Conquest of Caesar 20 Where woolly mammoths once roamed

57 Conversation inhibiter 58 He said, “Every great film should seem new every time you see it” 60 Not the inside track? 61 Wrap (up) 64 Take in 65 T, by telegraph

22 Harder to come by 23 Tree experts

73 Of Nineveh’s home: Abbr.

25 Part of IV

75 Muslim headdress

26 Span

77 The quiz-grading machine ...

31 Ruling classes 32 The F.D.I.C. was created during his presidency 34 Genteel affairs 35 Sports venue 36 Folklore figures 40 The elevator ...

111 Arkansas’s ___ National Forest

16 Paddington Bear ’s

112 Impossible to tell apart

17 Attends

113 Comes down hard 114 Essays 115 Vladimir ’s veto 117 Kind of beauty

68 Glands on top of the kidneys

29 Antiglare wear

15 Prefix with -plasm

116 Capitol Hill sight

63 Fire

21 Does some kitchen prep work

27 The jigsaw ...

108 Curling implement

81 Express, as a deep sigh

118 Smooth, in a way 119 Certifications on some college apps 120 “Calm down now” 121 Bar, at the bar

24 Online news aggregation inits.

32 Coastal feature

Wile E. Coyote in

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27 29

25 28

48 53

1 Result of some heavy petting?

cartoons

37 See 13-Down

4 Words of farewell

42 Tidy up, in a way

85 Agent on “The XFiles”

5 Savvy, in a way

43 Carry-___

6 High Muslim honorific

44 Licks, e.g.

7 China setting

46 Mailing label abbr.

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49 “Can’t Get It Out of

51 Don José in “Carmen,” e.g.

96 Sinuous dance

10 Nonclerical

53 Spells badly?

97 “Charlotte’s Web” setting

11 Provider of passports, e.g.

54 Childish retort

98 1972 musical or its 2013 revival

12 Minute

14 Part of a honeymoon suite, perhaps

Eur., once

50 S.F.’s division

13 With 37-Down, restaurant offering with many small dishes

38 ___ rock

84 London weights

104 The filmprocessing machine at the movie studio ...

Road Runner

41 Highland headwear

100 Quirky

35 Item dropped on

9 Soapbox derby necessity

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93 Like the samba and salsa

53 The mosquito zapper ...

33 “The Souls of Black

48 Tilted

52 Column on a Clue notepad

8 Rode down a river, in a way

47 Get

30 Caught

92 Naldi of film

45 Pottery decorators

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3 Place to find a date

89 The crosswalk signal ...

Law Firm

21 Wine’s partner

39 Parts of Eastern

86 Having a knack for

Tucker, Burns, Yoder & Hatfield

country of origin

2 Quatrain rhyme scheme

83 Coin with a twoheaded eagle

Brought to you by

My Head” band, briefly

55 Much-hyped Google product 56 Like some hot cereals 59 Teller of tales

67 Lack 69 It makes a flea flee 70 “Te ___” (Rihanna song) 71 Biography subtitled “A Revolutionary Life” 72 Platform locales: Abbr.

62 Hung some strips

73 A.M.A. part: Abbr.

66 On sale

74 Tart dessert

76 Stop-and-start, start-and-stop

88 Haunted house sound

101 Chasten

77 Funny Drescher

90 Pride of St. Louis

103 Caddie selections

78 Car make whose name sounds like a Cockney greeting

91 Onetime NBC news anchor

104 Braille, essentially

79 “Uh-huh, sure”

94 Hippie T-shirt technique

106 Useless

80 Job listing letters

95 “I agree!”

107 Echidna food

82 Kay’s follower

99 Classes

109 It may get dipped

85 Go soft 87 Dinner in a can, maybe

100 “Laborare ___ orare” (Freemason motto)

102 Hot ___

105 Biblical prophet

in milk 110 Fig. near an m.p.g. rating

thought for the week “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.”

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Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER tells the story of a White House butler who served eight American presidents over three decades. The film traces the dramatic changes that swept American society during this time, from the civil rights movement to Vietnam and beyond, and how those changes affected this man's life and family. Forest Whitaker stars as the butler with Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower, John Cusack as Richard Nixon, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Liev Schreiber as Lyndon B. Johnson, and many more. Academy Award (R) nominated Lee Daniels (PRECIOUS) directs and co-wrote the script with Emmy (R)award winning Danny Strong (GAME CHANGE).

Rating: R Synopsis: His heroic antics having inspired a citywide wave of masked vigilantes, Kick-Ass (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) joins their ranks to help clean up the streets, only to face a formidable challenge when the vengeful Red Mist (Christopher Mintz-Plasse) transforms himself into the world's first super villain in this sequel written and directed by Jeff Wadlow (Never Back Down). Dave/Kick-Ass and Mindy/Hit Girl (Chloë Grace Moretz) are about to graduate high school and become a crime-fighting duo when their noble plans are foiled by Mindy's strict parents. Now, as Mindy hangs up her Hit Girl uniform and navigates the treacherous high-school social scene, Kick-Ass begins patrolling the streets with Justice Forever, a fearless group of urban watchdogs fronted by former mob thug Colonel Stars and Stripes (Jim Carrey). They've got the criminal element on the run when Chris D'Amico lays his Red Mist persona to rest, and reemerges as The Mother F**ker, a powerful criminal mastermind with a loyal legion of henchmen. The Mother F**ker is determined to avenge the death of his late father, who previously perished at the hands of Kick-Ass and Hit Girl. Now, as The Mother F**ker and his minions begin targeting the members of Justice Forever, Hit Girl realizes that the only way to save Kick-Ass and his new friends is to emerge from her forced retirement, and fight back with everything she's got. John Leguizamo, Donald Faison, Morris Chestnut, and Robert Emms co-star.

JOBS Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: It only takes one person to start a revolution. The extraordinary story of Steve Jobs, the original innovator and ground-breaking entrepreneur who let nothing stand in the way of greatness. The film tells the epic and turbulent story of Jobs as he blazed a trail that changed technology -- and the world - forever.

2 GUNS Rating: R Synopsis: Two crooked undercover officers - one from the DEA and the other from the Navy - unknowingly lead investigations on the other in this crime thriller from director Baltasar Kormakur. Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, and Bill Paxton head up the starring cast.

THE WAY WAY BACK Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: THE WAY, WAY BACK is the funny and poignant coming of age story of 14-year-old Duncan's (Liam James) summer vacation with his mother, Pam (Toni Collette), her overbearing boyfriend, Trent (Steve Carell), and his daughter, Steph (Zoe Levin). Having a rough time fitting in, the introverted Duncan finds an unexpected friend in gregarious Owen (Sam Rockwell), manager of the Water Wizz water park. Through his funny, clandestine friendship with Owen, Duncan slowly opens up to and begins to finally find his place in the world - all during a summer he will never forget.

PARANOIA Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: In this high-stakes thriller, Adam Cassidy (Liam Hemsworth) is a regular guy trying to get ahead in his entry-level job at Wyatt Corporation. But after one costly mistake, Adam's ruthless CEO, Nicholas Wyatt (Gary Oldman), forces him to spy on corporate rival, Jock Goddard (Harrison Ford), Wyatt's old mentor. Adam soon finds himself occupying the corner office and living the life of his dreams. However, behind the scenes, he is simply a pawn in Wyatt's corporate game and realizes he must ultimately find a way out from under his boss who will stop at nothing, even murder, to win a multi-billion dollar advantage.

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WE’RE THE MILLERS Rating: R Synopsis: David Burke (Jason Sudeikis) is a small-time pot dealer whose clientele includes chefs and soccer moms, but no kids-after all, he has his scruples. So what could go wrong? Plenty. Preferring to keep a low profile for obvious reasons, he learns the hard way that no good deed goes unpunished when he tries to help out some local teens and winds up getting jumped by a trio of gutter punks. Stealing his stash and his cash, they leave him in major debt to his supplier, Brad (Ed Helms). In order to wipe the slate clean-and maintain a clean bill of health-David must now become a big-time drug smuggler by bringing Brad's latest shipment in from Mexico. Twisting the arms of his neighbors, cynical stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston) and wannabe customer Kenny (Will Poulter), and the tatted-and-pierced streetwise teen Casey (Emma Roberts), he devises a foolproof plan. One fake wife, two pretend kids and a huge, shiny RV later, the "Millers" are headed south of the border for a Fourth of July weekend that is sure to end with a bang.

SMURFS 2 Rating: PG Synopsis: The Smurfs team up with their human friends to rescue Smurfette, who has been kidnapped by Gargamel since she knows a secret spell that can turn the evil sorcerer's newest creation - creatures called the Naughties - into real Smurfs.

THE WOLVERINE Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine in this sequel to the member of the X-Men's first solo outing. Mark Bomback and The Usual Suspects' Christopher McQuarrie penned the script, which takes its inspiration from the Chris Claremont/Frank Miller Marvel miniseries from the 1980s dealing with the character's adventures in Japan as he fights ninjas in the ceremonial garb of the samurai. Knight and Day's James Mangold directs.

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Rating: PG Synopsis: Percy Jackson, the son of Poseidon, continues his epic journey to fulfill his destiny, as he teams with his demigod friends to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which has the power to save their home and training ground, Camp Half-Blood.

Rating: PG-13 Synopsis: The all-star comedy cast from Grown Ups returns (with some exciting new additions) for more summertime laughs. Lenny (Adam Sandler) has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises: the last day of school.

DESPICABLE ME 2 Rating: PG Synopsis: Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment's worldwide blockbuster Despicable Me entertained audiences around the globe in 2010, grossing more than $540 million and becoming the 10th-biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history. In summer 2013, get ready for more Minion madness in Despicable Me 2.

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Rating: R Synopsis: Before there was Amityville, there was Harrisville. "The Conjuring" tells the true story of Ed and Lorraine Warren (Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga), world renowned paranormal investigators, who were called to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in a secluded farmhouse. Forced to confront a powerful demonic entity, the Warrens find themselves caught in the most horrifying case of their lives.

PLANES Rating: PG Synopsis: Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

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Michael Billie’s work on display at Kristin Johnson Gallery in Santa Fe DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune It is Indian Market weekend in Santa Fe and

one of Farmington’s American Indian artists will be there with his work featured in a solo exhibit at the Kristin Johnson Gallery.

Located in the heart of Santa Fe, the Kristin Johnson Gallery is at 323 East Palace Ave., across from the La Posada. When Johnson opened her doors a year ago, she received 3,000 inquiries from artists seeking her representation. Farmington’s Michael Billie

was one of eight she selected for the gallery space. Billie has been showing his primarily encaustic works at the gallery and his first solo show, featuring 21 pieces, opens to the public Saturday, Aug. 17.

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Ervin Chavez honored

SJRMC Tribal Liaison receives national Indian Health Award The Direct Service Tribes Advisory Committee, or DSTAC, has recently awarded Ervin Chavez one of its Recognition and Appreciation Awards. Chavez has been a governmental and tribal liaison for San Juan Regional Medical Center since 1994; he represents the Navajo Nation, particularly the Shiprock Service Unit, and is dedicated to improving health services for the Navajo people in

northwest New Mexico. As a liaison, Chavez works closely with San Juan Regional Medical Center President and CEO Rick Wallace, Indian Health Services, and the Navajo and Jicarilla Tribes, including their tribal officials. He also works to ensure San Juan Regional Medical Center’s AirCare air ambulance services and emergency medical services can provide effective care within the Navajo Nation.

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Upcoming projects include communicating changes from the Affordable Care Act to the Navajo people who chose non-IHS or private healthcare providers. Award recipients – including 10 national winners – are recognized for their dedicated service and significant contributions to Indian Health Service Direct Service Tribes’ healthcare programs and activities. Chavez has exhibited per-

sonal and professional commitment in the delivery of quality healthcare services and programs through exceptional leadership and performance for the benefit of American Indians, tribes, and communities, as established by DSTAC’s award description. Additional factors that contributed to Chavez’s nomination are his ability to work with governmental agencies as well as state and federal officials

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to improve the lives of others – specifically, serving as a county commissioner for 16 years, on IHS health boards for 32 years, as Huerfano Chapter president for six years, and Navajo Chapter President at Nageezi for 11 years, for which he just started a new term for 20132016. “I find it most enjoyable to work with San Juan Regional Medical Center and Mr. Wallace,” said Chavez,

in reference to his liaison position. “I find my job interesting and something different every day.” “We extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to Ervin for his continued work and dedication as he bridges an important gap by representing those living in the Navajo Nation with health services they need,” said Wallace. “He is very deserving of this recognition.”

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Soldier back from Afghanistan

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Pebble Beach, Glacier Club prizes attract sponsors, golfers For dedicated and diehard golfers, playing the Pebble Beach® golf course would be a dream come true. For one lucky Corporate Sponsor of the 24th Annual San Juan College Foundation Golf Scramble that dream will become a reality. The golf tournament will be Sept. 13 and 14 at Piñon Hills Golf Course. At the tournament’s dinner Sept. 14 at the San Juan Country Club a ticket

will be drawn and the winner will receive two rounds of golf at Pebble Beach®, two nights lodging at the Pebble Beach Resorts ®, and airfare. In addition, two players in the tournament will receive two rounds of golf each at the Glacier Club Golf Course, north of Durango. While the prizes are certain to attract area golfers, the real winners of the tournament will be San Juan College students who

will receive 100 percent of the tournament proceeds in the form of scholarships. Gayle Dean is the executive director of the San Juan College Foundation and is, as always, excited about the tournament and how it benefits college students. “We’re proud of this tournament,” Dean said. “It’s a top notch event and people are always eager to participate – especially knowing that the money

raised goes directly into the hands of the students.” The San Juan College Foundation has provided almost $5 million to San Juan College students in the form of scholarships – an achievement of which Dean and the San Juan College Foundation Board of Directors are justifiably proud. Wells Fargo and Aztec Well Servicing are major sponsors of the tournament. There are several levels of sponsorship.

A Corporate Sponsorship is $1,500, which includes two days of golf for a four-player team, the Corporate Sponsor dinner on Friday evening, recognition in the program, and advertising of their business name on the Corporate Sponsor sign. For those who prefer not to play golf, but want to participate in the fundraising and dinner, there are options available including an Activity Sponsorship ($500); and Hole

Sponsorship ($200). Signage is also available for these sponsors. Individuals may partici-pate in the tournament for $250 per person. The fee includes dinner for the golfer and a guest in addition to the opportunity to win great door prizes. For additional information about the tournament, or to sponsor the event, call the San Juan College Foundation at 505.566.3200.

Improved communications

New cell tower approved for Navajo Dam LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune The San Juan County Commission unanimously approved a plan from a Florida-based company to construct of a new communications tower on county land at Navajo Dam. The tower to be constructed by Skyway Towers would not only boost local cellular service, it would give county Emergency and Fire Services greater radio access in the Navajo Dam Area. The project will move forward once the New Mexico Board of

Finance gives the tower a stamp of approval during its September meeting. “This is a really good deal for the county and the citizens. It ought to go right through,” Commissioner Keith Johns said. “This is a benefit beyond the economic benefit” said Doug Echols, deputy county attorney. The cellular tower would be constructed on more than 1/10 of an acre that is adjacent to the Navajo Dam Fire Station No. 1, according to Echols. The property was appraised for $7,200 and San Juan County would lease

the property to Skyway Towers for up to 10 five-year terms at an annual rent of $10,200 with a $3,500 signing bonus. The rent would increase each year by 2 percent. Building a cell tower in the Navajo Dam area will benefit residents and tourists who visit the area for the purpose of fly fishing, said Thaddeus Cano, general manager at Fisheads San Juan River Lodge, which offers guided fishing tours. “We have so many high-profile customers there who need phone service to connect with their businesses.

That would help out the tourism industry and the population. It would be a win-win situation for everyone.” If the project moves forward, Skyway Towers also has agreed to provide space on the cellular tower for the county to install EMS and fire communications equipment for public safety purposes. “We have limited radio contact in that area due to the hills and valleys that are there, so this tower will help EMS and (the fire department) talk to each other” said San Juan County Fire

Chief Doug Hatfield. He added that the cellular tower would also help residents report an emergency. “There is limited cell phone coverage for the low spots down in that area. If someone has an emergency and needs to call 9-1-1 they must drive to a high spot.” Skyway Towers is a company based in Land O’ Lakes, Fla. According to the company’s website, Skyway Towers’ goal is “to be the next premier tower infrastructure provider for the wireless community, offering maximum flexibility and customer service.”

Child care assistance

State provides free, healthy food for family daycare homes The Child and Adult Care Food Program provides funds to in-home child and adult care providers that feed the people in their care. The program is federally funded through the Child Nutrition Program and it is operated locally by Presbyterian Medical Serv-

ices. Some care providers can be reimbursed between $65 and $75 per month per child, according to a program flyer from Presbyterian Medical Services. The program is based on the state guidelines for assistance with such things as the free and

reduced lunch program and food stamps. The purpose is to “provide healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care services,” according to Presbyterian Medical Services. “The Family Daycare Homes program provides reimbursement for meals and snacks served to

small groups of children receiving nonresidential day care in private homes that are licensed, registered, or approved to provide family child care,” the organization stated. It is available throughout San Juan County, Cuba, Torreon, Chama and on the Navajo Nation

within the state of New Mexico. For more information, or to find out if you qualify for assistance contact Beverly Billy, food program supervisor with Presbyterian Medical Services, at 505.326.2373 or Jyl Adair, children’s services manager, at 505.326.6434.

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Literacy program pumps funds into local school districts DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Farmington Municipal Schools will receive $195,000 to help expand childhood literacy through the state’s “Read to Lead” initiative. Governor Susana Martinez announced the funding on Aug. 4 when she said the “New Mexico Reads to Lead” initiative would be implemented in every New Mexico school by funding it with $14.5 million this next school year. Each district was set to receive at least $50,000, but Farmington received $195,000, while Aztec and Bloomfield School Districts received $130,000. Central Consolidated Schools was given $162,500. The "New Mexico Reads to Lead" initiative provides funding for resources to increase student reading levels in Kindergarten through 3rd grade, according to the governor’s office. “Grade-level literacy should be the minimum expectation for every student in our state,” Martinez said. “We know all too well that students who can’t read on grade level will face ever-increasing challenges in school and in life. The ability to read is the key to excel in

Gov. Susana Martine was in town to promote the statewide reading program on June 12. – Josh Bishop file photo

every other subject and serves as the foundation for success inside and outside the classroom.” Martinez said the program has a proven success record, because in its first year, test

scores showed those students in the 13 initial participating school districts improved their reading comprehension. The districts’ reading scores improved by 7.8 percent, compared to a statewide improvement of

2.9 percent, according to the state education department. The initiative has helped pay for reading coaches, educational screening tools, professional development programs for teachers, and reading interventions

for more than 100,000 New Mexico students. This year the state will provide 14 regional reading coaches at a cost of $2 million. These coaches will assist teachers with best practices for teaching reading to elementary school students. Some 46 reading coaches were hired statewide last year, when “New Mexico Reads to Lead” first was implemented. Districts and schools also can use the funds to hire their own reading coaches to serve teachers and students. Additionally, more than $2 million in funding will be used to provide two common diagnostic testing systems to measure reading progress. The systems would be Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills, or DIBELS Next, and Indicadores Dinámicos del Éxito en la Lectura, or IDEL, which measures progress for English as a Second Language learners. These tools will be used to identify struggling readers and allow for early reading interventions that also include monitoring student programs and maintaining their progress, even if the student transfers into a different school district. The funds are expected to be awarded later this month.

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Soldier back from Afghanistan

Community turns out to surprise homecoming for Henderson

Citizens wait for Jeremy to arrive at his mother’s office at Basin Home Health on North Orchard. There were more than 40 people there to greet the returning soldier including Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts and Bloomfield Mayor Scott Eckstein. – Lauren Duff photo

LAUREN DUFF Tri-City Tribune After serving nine months in Afghanistan, Pfc. Jeremy Henderson returned to San Juan County to surprise his mother, but what he didn’t expect was a crowd of cheering citizens were waiting outside his mother’s office to surprise him. Henderson received a San Juan County Sheriff ’s escort from the airport to Basin Home Health, and along the way were people from various organizations including the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Blue Star Mothers and Disabled Veterans Administration lining the streets near downtown Farmington waving American flags and holding balloons. Steven Henderson, Jeremy’s father, organized the welcome home ceremony at Jeremy’s mother, Kathi’s office. When Jeremy arrived at his mother’s office, he immediately saw her shocked expression. “I got out of the car and saw everyone around then

I just saw her face and everything became blurry. It was amazing,” Jeremy said. Kathi was overwhelmed with emotion when she saw her son, wiping tears from her cheeks. “It was good to see his face and know he was safe,” she said. “There is nothing like holding him and knowing he was O.K.” She admitted the past few months were challenging knowing her son was in Afghanistan. “It’s been a test of faith knowing my son is going to be O.K. I also know how strong and spiritually strong he is too,” Kathi said. Also overwhelmed by the amount of community support, Jeremy said this is what serving in the military is about. “It is amazing and gives me hope. Once my buddies hear about this it will keep them going just as much – it is not just for me.” Born and raised in San Juan County, Jeremy loved to play all sports: football, baseball, and riding motorcycles. Jeremy has many

memories from this area, which is also where he met and married his wife, Haley, in Bloomfield. They later had their first son, Draven. Jeremy enlisted into the United States Army and became a member of the Army Corps of Engineers. He was stationed at Fort Bragg in North Carolina and in October 2012, he was deployed to Afghanistan with the 919 Airborne Combat Engineers. Jeremy and Haley’s second son, Colter, was born when Jeremy was serving in Afghanistan. He was finally able to hold his child when he returned from Afghanistan a couple of weeks ago. Even though Jeremy and his family now live in North Carolina, the community still came out to celebrate his return home. “I was surprised,” Haley said about the number of people at the celebration. “People are always willing to come and honor a hero.” Farmington Mayor Tommy Roberts and

Bloomfield Mayor Scott Eckstein presented Jeremy with letters of appreciation. “I hope (this letter) will help you remember this

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Army Pfc. Jeremy Henderson surprises his mother, Kathi, on Aug. 6 after he returned to the United States from Afghanistan.– Lauren Duff photo

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exhibition “This is my first solo show in Santa Fe during the Indian Market. This is a big thing, because it’s one of the biggest events in Santa Fe, as far as Na-

tive Americans are concerned,” Billie said. Billie is a member of the Navajo tribe. He was born and raised on the reservation in Utah, and

he has worked in Farmington in the newspaper industry for nearly 20 years. He is employed as a graphic artist with Majestic Media, and he creates his artworks in his spare time. Billie started out as a sculptor, but changed his medium to encaustic and mixed media about seven years ago. He became infatuated with the art of painting with wax. “Wax is very seductive and I love that it plays very well with other natural materials,” Billie said. “The translucency of wax adds a depth that you can’t get with other mediums.” Billie began studying encaustic techniques on the Internet and then attended workshops across the country. Now he conducts workshops and seminars that teach artists how to use the technique. “My process is very exploratory with some accidents that don’t get weeded out and some intended mark-making with a feeling of spirituality,” Billie said. He incorporates natural materials related to his Navajo culture in the wax – items such as sand, beads and horsehair. “There’s always a story behind each series, whether it’s from child-

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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. Info: 505) 599-1380 ON-GOING CLASSES AT THE SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITY CENTER & ANNEX 208 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.566.2256 for more information THE SILVER FITNESS CENTER 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday 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. Call 505.599.1390 for more information. EXERCISE CLASS – WITH JEAN ELISE 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. or 1 - 2 p.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday 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. Call 505.599.-1390 for more information. DRAWING & CALLIGRAPHY 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Center Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. Bring your own materials and learn some new techniques. Call 505.599.1380 for more information. TAI CHI 9:30 a.m. Thursdays 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+ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Bonnie Dallas Senior Activity Center behind the Annex, 208 N. Wall Ave. 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

fleboard and Ping Pong ZUMBA Wednesdays, 7 – 8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m. At the Farmington Recreation Center, with instructor Shirley Murphy, interval-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.farmingtonzumba.com. Info: 505.599.1184 JAZZERCISE Monday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Th ursday, 5:30 p.m. 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! For more info call 505.320.5364, 505.599.1184 or visit www.jazzercise.com LIONS POOL 405 N. Wall Ave. Call 505.599.1187 for more information ADULT SWIMMING LESSONS 7 – 8:30 a.m., noon – 1 p.m., 4 – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Adult Swimming Lessons will be offered at Lions Pool during lap swim. Four 30minute lessons are $20 or eight 30-minute lessons are $35. Info: 505.599.1167. MORNING AQUACISE 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Monday – Friday SENIOR LAP* 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Monday – Friday MORNING SPLASHERCISE* 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Monday/Wednesday/Friday MORNING ARTHRITIS* 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday CROSS POOL* 11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Monday – Friday EVENING AQUACISE 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Aquacise classes, $2 a visit *All adult aquatic exercise classes, $1.50 a visit FARMINGTON AQUATIC CENTER 1151 N. Sullivan Road Call 505.599.1167 for more information EARLY BIRD SPLASH 8 – 8:45 a.m. Monday/Wednesday

FARMINGTON RECREATION CENTER 1101 Fairgrounds Road Call 505.599.1184 for more information

AQUA JOGGER 8 – 8:45 a.m. Tuesday/Thursday Classes are $2.50 a visit

WALK LAPS IN THE GYM Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m., no charge Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to noon, no charge – Shuf-

SYCAMORE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER 1051 Sycamore St. Call 505.566.2480 for more information

DO YOU SAVE BOX TOPS? Please save your box top labels that can be found on office supplies and all General Mills foods. Bring them to the Sycamore Park Community Center to help us earn free recreational supplies! Please call us with any questions at 505.566.2480. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SJC Want to help a “Little”? Sycamore Park Community Center is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Find out more at 505.566.2481 SENIOR FITNESS 9 - 10 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays Senior Fitness is offered at Sycamore Park Community Center through the San Juan College ENCORE program. Info: 505.566.2481 COMMUNITY LINE DANCE CLASS 6 - 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays Floread Hodgson is teaching a free line dancing class each Tuesday from 6 - 7 p.m. 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 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 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 SPCC OPEN HOUSE 5 - 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 Come check out the Sycamore Park Community Center and all that we have to offer in the fall at our annual open house. We will also have vendors present with whom we work throughout the year. There will be games and refreshments for everyone! This is a free event. Info: 505.566.2480 COMMUNITY YARD SALE AND CRAFT FAIR 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Get a booth and mark your calendars for Saturday, September 7 Join us for the Sycamore Park Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair. Booths are $10 per table for both the yard sale and craft fair. This will be an outdoor event. Bring the family and enjoy a fun day in the park! Info: 505.566.2480 FARMINGTON MUSEUM 3041 E. Main St. Call 505.599.1174 for more information www.farmingtonmuseum.org FARMINGTON MUSEUM EXHIBIT TOURS By appointment Let an experienced docent at the Farmington Museum be your host for guided

tours of the permanent and visiting exhibits. Tours are FREE and available to the public by appointment. Any size group is welcome! Call 505.599.1169 for more information about the Museum’s current exhibits or to schedule a guided tour. SUMMER TERRACE MUSIC SERIES 6 - 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, through August Join the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park each Saturday evening during the summer months for some live, local entertainment at our 10th Annual Summer Terrace Music Series. Admission to this program is FREE. Remember your folding chair and dancing shoes! Info: 505.599.1174 Aug. 17 – Chokecherry Jam Aug. 24 – TBA Aug. 31 – Trumpet Geezers HANDMADE FINE ART SHOW NOW – Saturday, September 7 Come explore the ar tistic wealth of the Four Corners region at Handmade, the newest temporary art exhibit at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St. Admission to the exhibit is free. Please call 505.599.1174 for more information. AN ADVENTURE IN THE ARTS Through Saturday, Sept. 21 Great art has come to the Four Corners! Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol are just two of the many talented and famous 20th-century artists whose work will be featured this summer at the Farmington Museum, 3041 E. Main St,, in the visiting exhibition, An Adventure in the Arts. Admission for this special exhibition will be $5 for adults, $3 for students with ID, and $2 for children over 2 years. For more infor mation call 505.599.1174. RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER In Animas Park off Browning Parkway Call 505.599.1422 for more information Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Please note that Tuesday Birders begin meeting at 9 a.m., October through March. BIRD WATCHING 8 - 10 a.m. Tuesdays Join Donna Thatcher, Education Specialist, and other birders for bird watching from the Riverside Nature Center, and a leisurely walk of 1 to 2 miles in Animas and Berg par ks. Info: 505.599.1422 BROWN BAG BIRDING Noon - 1 p.m. Thursdays Bring your lunch and join Riverside Nature Center staff and volunteers in the obser vation room to watch wildlife as we eat. Info: 505.599.1422

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Tomatoes are ready!

Farmington Growers Market in full swing DEBRA MAYEUX Tri-City Tribune Tomatoes – big, ripe and multi-colored – can be found at the Farmington Grower’s Market. The one most sought after crop is finally in season. They ripened up after the monsoon patterns hit the area the first week of August, and now the market is overflowing with this staple crop. Also in season are the green chile, squash, cucumbers, jalapeños, green peppers and melons, according to Pam Elder of Elder’s Greenhouse. “We’ve also been having some pie pumpkins,” she said. The Farmington Grower’s Market runs from mid-July through October with offerings from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturdays and 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the parking lot of the Gateway Museum, 3401 E. Main St. in Farmington. The market is filled with produce, honey, meats, soaps and lotions from local farmers, and everything must be grown or made within a 100-mile radius of Farmington. The market is one of 75 across the state. “When you look at a digital map of farmers’ markets across New Mexico, one thing stands out: there are so many markets that trying to count them on a computer screen is a bit dizzying,” the New Mexico Farmer’s Marketing Association, or NMFMA, said in a recent press release about the growing trend of marketing local produce. The association serves as a centralized resource for markets across the state. “We’ve seen incredible growth over the years,” said Denise Miller, executive director of the NMFMA. “That growth isn’t

just in the number of markets but also in the variety of fresh produce and other items you can find at any given market.” The entire state is celebrating local markets, and Governor Susana Martinez even declared Aug. 4 through 10 as National Farmer’s Market Week in New Mexico. “If you’ve never been to your local farmers’ market, now’s the time to go,” said New Mexico Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. “Go for the fresh, local food – stay for the rich conver-

ing to do more local shopping (for produce),” Gravelle said. The restaurant and brewery not only buys local produce for its menu, the brewers use Honeyville honey for the beer. Other area restaurants, such as The Bistro in Aztec, have been shopping the Grower’s markets for years. The markets are a form of economic development, according to Farmington City Councilor Mary Fischer, who visits the market almost every

sations you’ll have with the people who actually produced it.” The conversations are a big part of the local market. “When people come and shop here they get to talk directly to the grower,” Elder said. She and others provide recipes, and even cooking and gardening advice to customers. Some growers, such as Todd Ackley, owner of Lavenderflats Farm in Kirtland, shared a story about his life during Tuesday’s market. Ackley grew up a mili-

tary brat and never lived in any one place for very long. “I’ve lived in 15 states and three foreign countries,” Ackley said, adding that San Juan County has been his home for the longest period of time. He and wife Corley Ackley are proud of their tomato crop, which is grown from heirloom seeds. “They are the old seeds people saved, and they are grown organically,” he said. They offer samples of the different tomato varieties so the buyer can decide which their favorites are before taking tomatoes home. Little Emily Rascon, 3, told Ackley she wanted tomatoes for her birthday, which is coming up. “I love tomatoes,” she said. The Ackleys also sell to local restaurants. Jesse Gravelle, of Three Rivers Eatery, was at the market on Aug. 13, and he bought up several tomatoes. “We’ve been try-

Saturday. “We tend to think of economic development in large terms, but in fact small business is the backbone of our economy. Each of these growers is contributing to our economic health,” Fischer said. “I’ve seen them expand their business and they are local. The money we spend with them stays in the community. I’m thrilled to see it grow and have more people take advantage of it.” Governor Martinez’s proclamation echoes Fischer’s opinion. “Supporting local farmers, ranchers and other market vendors means supporting your local economy,” Martinez wrote. The governor also pointed out that some local markets, including the Farmington Grower’s Market, accept credit and debit cards, as well as accepting benefits related to programs such as the Women, Infants, and Children Program and the Senior Nutrition Assistance Program.

prise celebration. “Every person, without a doubt, said ‘We are there and we will bring some friends.’ People love supporting soldiers. The very reason why we

can gather here is because of men like my son,” Steve said. “I’ve always been patriotic. But you’ll never know until you send a child to war what patriotism really is.”

Jeremy will be stationed at Fort Bragg for a couple more years and then he will decide whether he wants to reenlist into the army or pursue a degree in engineering.

homecoming day that is a very special day for you, your family, and all the people here this afternoon,” Roberts said. “We want to tell you we appreciate your selfless sacrifice for the effort

to protect the freedoms that we sometimes take for granted.” Steve said he appreciates the amount of community support he received when organizing the sur-

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