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Lawmaker renews push for voter ID requirement State representative says pre-filed bill meant to verify voter eligibility By Steve Terrell
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Voter identification — requiring voters to show some kind of government issued photo ID card at the ballot box — was the biggest issue in the recent campaign for secretary of state. That debate will continue in the Legislature as a Sandia Park Republican has pre-filed a bill that would make photo identification a condition to vote. Rep. Jim Smith, who introduced a voter ID bill in 2012, said Monday that his House Bill 61 is designed to verify voters, not to disenfranchise voters — as opponents of voter ID have claimed about previous bills. In the past, voter ID bills normally get voted down along party lines in the first committee hearing. But with Republicans controlling the House for the first time in more than 60 years, there is an excellent chance that a voter ID bill will make it out of committee and pass the full House. While intense opposition from Democrats to HB 61 can be expected, the bill has the support of at least one Democratic senator. Sen. Daniel Ivey-Soto of Albuquerque, a former state elections director, said he wrote HB 61 at Smith’s request. He said the bill guards against disenfranchising voters and addresses problems with mail-in ballots. While supporting the bill, IveySoto said he hasn’t decided whether he will sign on as a joint sponsor. Smith, who sponsored a similar bill in 2012, said he took to heart criticism from American Indian voters. Thus, he said, in his new bill, enrolled members of federally recognized tribes could use identification cards or letters of enrollment that do not have photos. HB 61 would allow expired driver’s licenses to be used for voter identifica-
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statement. “Her strong intellect and impeccable management skills will serve the agency well, and she is a leader who is well known for producing results.” One legislator, Sen. Michael Padilla, D-Albuquerque, immediately questioned Jacobson’s expertise and ability to handle her new job. “I am shocked,” Padilla said in an interview. “I wasn’t aware that she had a background in social work, or early education or family intervention. I am going to be looking very closely at her background to see what her skill sets are.”
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Martinez picks tourism secretary to head CYFD Nomination subject to Senate confirmation; lawmakers’ reaction mixed run the state Tourism Department for almost four years, will succeed Deines. Jacobson is a native of Taos with an Ivy League pedigree. She received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Before becoming tourism secretary, she worked for PepsiCo in marketing and as what she once described as the corporation’s “director of accessible health and wellness.” “Moving forward, I feel Secretary Jacobson is the right person to lead the Children, Youth, and Families Department,” Martinez said in a
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ov. Susana Martinez made a surprise change in her Cabinet on Monday, announcing the resignation of the head of the Children, Youth and Families Department and replacing her with the secretary of tourism. Yolanda Deines, 65, an experienced social worker and inspirational figure in the governor’s life, will step down Jan. 5 as secretary of the Children, Youth and Families Department. Monique Jacobson, 36, who has
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A supervisor at the New Mexico Department of Health filed a whistleblower lawsuit Monday, accusing the department of understaffing the division that certifies health care facilities to receive Medicaid funds, then demoting her when she complained about it. Amber Espinosa-Trujillo, the former head of the Department of Health’s Health Facility and Licensing Certification Bureau, filed the suit in state District Court in Santa Fe. After Espinosa-Trujillo complained about a shortage in personnel to review hospitals and other health care sites, department leaders shifted her from a job in which she supervised 65 employees to a different division of the department where she currently oversees two workers, according to her lawyer, Trent Howell of Santa Fe. Espinosa-Trujillo’s suit alleges that beginning in 2010, her superiors at the Department of Health “began systematically disabling [the Health Facility and Licensing Certification Bureau], refusing to hire full-time employees for at least half of its 50-plus budgeted full-time employee positions, and methodically wasting its budget by instead hiring private contractors at project rates more than twice what a regular state employee would cost.”
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation had bitter debates when it was deciding whether to allow casinos on the reservation and if alcohol should be sold in them. The arguments focused on the revenue and jobs casinos and liquor could bring to a reservation where half the workforce is unemployed and most arrests and pervasive social ills are linked to alcohol abuse. When the federal government announced this month that it would allow American Indian tribes to grow and sell marijuana, the same divisive discussions resurfaced. The tribal president’s office talked of expanding crops to include pot for medicinal but not recreational use, while a tribal lawmaker quickly declared his opposition. “Criminal activity is just going to go up more, and drug addiction is going to go up more, and everyone is going to be affected,” said Edmund Yazzie, head of the Navajo Nation Council’s Law and Order Committee. The split reaction among Navajo leaders reflects divisions on reser-
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vations around the country. While the Navajo and a number of other tribes ultimately ventured into the casino business, many say they’re inclined to avoid marijuana as a potential revenue booster amid deep sensitivity over rampant alcoholism, poverty, crime and joblessness on tribal lands. Marijuana isn’t tied to tribal culture, like tobacco commonly used in religious ceremonies, and any pot growing operation would run counter to the message that tribes have preached for decades that drugs and alcohol ruin lives, said Carl Artman, former U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs assistant secretary and member of the Oneida tribe in Wisconsin. “When you look at what tribes have to offer — from gaming to ecotourism to looking out over the Grand Canyon, just bringing people out on the reservation for art or culture — this is not one of the things they would normally want,” Artman said. “It hearkens back to something that’s archaic and stereotypical as opposed to what the modern day Indian is about.” But it has piqued the interest of some of the country’s 566 federally recognized tribes, including tribes in Washington, the Dakotas, Connecticut and Colorado, as well as the Navajo Nation, which stretches into New Mexico, Utah and Arizona.
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ROME — Pope Francis excoriated the Vatican bureaucracy in his traditional Christmas address on Monday, saying that some of the cardinals, bishops and priests who run the Roman Catholic Church suffer from a “spiritual Alzheimer’s.” In his annual speech, Francis
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warned against what he called a lust for power, hypocritical double lives and the lack of spiritual empathy among some men of God. He listed the 15 “ailments and temptations” that weaken their service to the Lord, inviting them to a “true selfexamination” ahead of Christmas. In strong, colorful language, Francis criticized the Curia, the administration that runs the Holy See, for a narcissistic “pathology of power” and “existential schizophrenia.”
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NEW YORK — Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer known for his frenzied cover of “With a Little Help From My Friends,” the teary ballad “You Are So Beautiful” and a contorted performing style uncannily parodied by John Belushi on Saturday Night Live, has died. He was 70. His London-based agent, Barrie Marshall, said Cocker died Monday of lung cancer in Colorado, where he has lived for the past two decades. Cocker, an interpreter more than a writer, became a star through his dazzling transformation of the Beatles’ “With a Little Help From My Friends.” Featuring a gospelstyled arrangement and furious call and response between Cocker and the backup singers, the song became a No. 1 hit in England and the highlight of his characteristically manic set at the Woodstock festival in 1969. In a statement Monday, Paul McCartney remembered hearing Cocker’s cover of the song he and John Lennon co-wrote for Ringo Starr and finding it “just mind blowing,” a “soul anthem.” “I was forever grateful for him for doing that,” McCartney said Cocker’s “Mad Dogs & Englishmen” tour and traveling party of 1970, featuring Leon Russell and numerous top session musicians, produced a film and a recording that went gold. But future success was more sporadic, and Cocker suffered from both drug and financial problems. He had a top 10 hit in 1975 on “You Are So Beautiful,” his voice cracking on the final, emotional note, and won a Grammy Award in 1983 for his “Up Where We Belong” duet with Jennifer Warnes, the theme of the movie An Officer and
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SINJAR, Iraq — Kurdish fighters in Iraq have pushed deeper into the town of Sinjar, held by the Islamic State group, but are facing stiff resistance from the Sunni militants who captured it in August. One of the fighters, Bakhil Elias, says clashes overnight and on Monday have been “fierce” and that Islamic State militants are using snipers. At least two Kurdish peshmerga fighters have been killed by snipers and 25 were wounded in the latest fighting. Large plumes of black smoke are billowing into the sky from inside the town. Last week, the Kurdish pesh-
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a Gentleman. His cover of Bryan Adams’ “When the Night Comes” was featured in the film An Innocent Man and became a top 20 single in 1990. Cocker, who received an Order of the British Empire in 2011 for his contribution to music, released 40 albums and continued to tour after the hits stopped. His voice, at times so worn it seemed in danger of shredding, was just one part of his legend. No Cocker fan could forget his intense, twitchy stage presence, his arms flailing, his hips stretching, his face contorting. Among those watching were Belushi, whose expert imitation became a feature of his early National Lampoon shows and
eventually a part of popular history when he joined Cocker in 1976 for a duet of “Feelin’ Alright” on Saturday Night Live. Cocker was born in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and was singing with local bands by the time he was a teenager. Cocker moved to Crawford, Colo., a town of fewer than 500 people, in the early 1990s. He and his wife, Pam, ran a children’s educational foundation — the Cocker Kids Foundation — that raised funds for the town and schools, and ran the Mad Dog Cafe for several years in town, said Tom Wills, publisher of The North Fork Merchant Herald, a local community newspaper.
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NEW YORK — Mayor Bill de Blasio, publicly silent and largely out of view the day after two police officers were killed in Brooklyn, re-emerged on Monday, straining to demonstrate leadership over a fractured city. He visited the families of the slain officers, spoke to a nonprofit police group and, for the first time since the shooting, fielded several questions at a news conference at Police Headquarters. He called for protesters to suspend demonstrations in the aftermath of the killing of two New York City police officers, who were gunned down Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn as they sat in their patrol car. “It’s time for everyone to put aside political debates, put aside protests, put aside all of the things that we will talk about in due time,” de Blasio said during a speech Monday. “That can be for another day.” The mayor’s call came a few hours after the police commissioner, William J. Bratton, said the killing of the officers was a “direct spinoff of this issue” of the protests that have roiled the nation in recent weeks. And at every stop, the liberal mayor, who ascended to office on a pledge to reshape the police department, had company: Bratton. Once renowned for helping turn back crime in the 1990s, Bratton now has become the essential bridge between the mayor and a police department that distrusts him more deeply than ever. De Blasio, at the helm of a city still raw from weeks of protests, called for a suspension of the demonstrations, asked the public to report any possible threats against police officers, and urged New Yorkers to thank and console officers in mourning, even as detectives continued to trace the movements and communications of the shooter before the attack on Saturday. Yet on a day of somber reflection from the mayor, who spoke haltingly at times, seeming to search for the right words, he grew impassioned as he forcefully defended the rights of peaceful protesters, and wondered, rhetorically, if the media would “keep dividing us.” Bratton said that union leaders had agreed to a “standing down” of rhetoric until after the funerals. The first funeral, for Officer Rafael Ramos, will be on Saturday, Bratton said.
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but Monday’s meeting opens the door to wider discussion of abuses alleged in the recent inquiry, including a harsh political prison camp system of up to 120,000 inmates. Pyongyang rejects the By Cara Anna inquiry’s findings but never allowed it into The Associated Press the country. China did not allow a visit to UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Secuits border area with North Korea, to which rity Council took up the issue of North thousands have fled. Korea’s bleak human rights situation for North Korea sent a sharp warning last the first time Monday, a groundbreaking month, threatening further nuclear tests step toward possibly holding the nuclearafter the U.N. General Assembly’s human armed but desperately poor country and rights committee voted to move the issue to leader Kim Jong Un accountable for alleged Samantha Power, the U.S. ambassador the Security Council. to the United Nations, speaks Monday crimes against humanity. North Korea Two-thirds of the Security Council this during a meeting of the U.N. Security quickly denounced the move. month formally requested that North Council at the U.N. headquarters in New The meeting appeared to be the first time York. FRANK FRANKLIN II/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Korea’s human rights situation be placed on that any country’s human rights situation the agenda for ongoing debate, saying rights has been scheduled for ongoing debate by the council, North Korean diplomat Kim violations “threaten to have a destabilizing the U.N.’s most powerful body, meaning Song told The Associated Press shortly impact” on the region. that the issue now can be brought up at any after the meeting began. He rejected the “Rarely has such an extensive chargetime. It also came amid U.S. accusations idea of dialogue or a visit to North Korea sheet of international crimes been brought that North Korea committed a devastating by a U.N. human rights investigator, and he to this council’s attention,” U.N. Assistant hacking attack. insisted that the council should look into Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan “Today, we have broken the council’s Washington’s recently released CIA torture Simonovic said Monday. silence. We have begun to shine a light, report. He said North Korea has shown “promisand what it has revealed is terrifying,” U.S. North Korea also has called the dozens ing signs of engagement” since the inquiry Ambassador Samantha Power said. of people who fled the North and aided the came out early this year, but he stressed China and Russia, which hold veto power, commission of inquiry “human scum.” that real change in its human rights protested the boldest effort yet to confront Diplomats touched on the inquiry’s more situation “will require not only reform; it Pyongyang over an issue it has long dishorrific details: Starving prisoners picking demands justice.” dained. through cow dung for kernels of corn to eat. China, which has veto power as a perThe council “should refrain from doing Rape. Forced abortions. Mass starvation. “I manent council member, could block any anything that might cause the escalation would not run through the macabre lists of eventual action against its traditional but of tensions,” said China’s ambassador, Liu atrocities,” Luxembourg Ambassador Sylvie troublesome ally. Jieyi. Lucas said. “This would make us all nauseBut the mere threat of any damage to International pressure has built this year ated.” Kim Jong Un’s image has outraged the on Pyongyang after a U.N.-backed inquiry The U.N.-backed inquiry and the U.N. North Korean government. found grounds to believe that crimes General Assembly have urged the 15-memSuch fury is thought to be behind a against humanity have been committed ber council to refer North Korea’s human recent and devastating hacking attack on under policies “established at the highest rights situation to the International CrimiSony, which last week canceled the schedlevel of the State for decades.” In a letter to nal Court. Permanent council members uled release of The Interview, which depicts Kim, the commission also warned that he the U.S., France and the U.K. said it should an assassination of Kim. could be held accountable. be considered, but the council did not take That set off alarm among some diploAn angry North Korea refused to recaction Monday. mats who warned of setting a precedent for ognize the meeting. “We totally reject the The council has had North Korea’s backing down in the face of future threats. attempt” to bring the human rights issue to nuclear program on its agenda for years, North Korea denied the hacking.
enrichment facility, was an extremely rare and sophisticated destructive attack, intended to slow Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability. But a denial-of-service attack is more like cybervanBy David E. Sanger and Nicole Perlroth dalism, the term that Obama The New York Times used to describe North Korea’s action against Sony. SAN FRANCISCO — North It is temporary, and while it Korea’s already tenuous links imposes some costs, it would to the Internet went combe limited in the case of North pletely dark Monday after days Korea because of the scarce of instability, in what Internet availability of Internet services monitors described as one of in the country. the worst North Korean netSecurity experts cautioned work failures in years. that the origins of such a failThe loss of service came just ure could be many. days after President Barack North Korea could be preObama pledged that the emptively taking its systems United States would launch offline to prepare for an attack, a “proportional response” to or the loss of service could be the recent attacks on Sony the result of an attack by vigiPictures, which government lante hackers, although hackofficials have linked to North ing collectives, such as AnonyKorea. mous, had not taken credit for While an attack on North the failure. Korea’s networks was susChris Nicholson, a spokespected, there was no definitive man for Akamai, an Internet evidence of it. content delivery company, Doug Madory, the director of Internet analysis at Dyn said it was difficult to pinpoint Research, an Internet perforthe exact origin of the failmance management company, ure, given that the company said that North Korean Intertypically sees only a trickle net access first became unsta- of Internet connectivity from ble late Friday. 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The state’s secretary of higher education is resigning and will be replaced by an associate professor of nursing at The University of New Mexico, Gov. Susana Martinez said Monday. José Z. Garcia, 69, will be succeeded by Barbara Damron. Damron, 61, will take office Jan. 5. She has worked at The University of New Mexico’s College of Nursing since
2009. In a statement, Martinez said Damron also directs the Office of Community Partnerships & Cancer Health Disparities and the Hispanic and Native American Community Outreach program at The University of New Mexico Cancer Center. Damron has a Bachelor of Science in nursing from Union College in Lincoln, Neb., a master’s in nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio and a doctorate in edu-
cational psychology from the University of Texas in Austin, the governor said. Garcia led the Higher Education Department for almost four years. He helped rewrite the state’s funding formula for colleges and universities, which he said put more weight on outcomes. Before becoming Cabinet secretary, Garcia was a faculty member at New Mexico State University. He specialized in Latin American and U.S.-Mexico border politics.
CYFD: Some question pick’s qualifications Continued from Page A-1 The governor’s Cabinet appointees can begin work immediately, but they are subject to confirmation by the Senate. Padilla said he and the other 41 senators must take a hard look at Jacobson. “If you haven’t been a social worker up at 3 in the morning with a child who’s been abused, you really don’t understand what those in the field do,” Padilla said. “That experience is going to be sorely lacking” with Jacobson. But another lawmaker, Sen. Jacob Candelaria, D-Albuquerque, said Martinez made an inspired choice with Jacobson. “I think that’s a good appointment. I definitely feel
confidence in her ability to rise to the challenge,” Candelaria said in an interview. He is a member of the Senate Rules Committee, which is responsible for holding hearings on Cabinet appointees before sending them to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Candelaria said he was enthusiastic about Jacobson because she has established a good and open working relationship with the Legislature as tourism secretary. “We’ve actually seen results from tourism. I have to give credit where credit is due,” he said. “That being said, she has a much tougher job ahead” in the Children, Youth and Families Department. “That department faces significant challenges,
as we all know. I’m concerned about staffing levels and our ability to keep kids safe.” Deines had a more traditional background when Martinez chose her in 2011 to run the Children, Youth and Families Department. Deines’ commitment to social work in the governor’s hometown of El Paso made a big impression on Martinez in the 1980s. The governor said it was Deines who inspired her to become a prosecutor, the career that eventually led her into politics. To replace Jacobson as secretary of tourism, Martinez chose Rebecca Latham. Also 36, Latham is now the Tourism Department’s director of communications.
Martinez said Latham previously was the director of tourism and economic development for the town of Red River. Martinez praised Latham as the right person to promote the state. “We are a world-class destination with world-class people, and she is well-suited to market all that New Mexico has to offer to travelers throughout the country and world,” Martinez said. Candelaria said he also liked Martinez’s choice of Latham. He said he was confident she will do well in following Jacobson. Contact Milan Simonich at 986-3080 or msimonich@ sfnewmexican.com. Follow his Ringside Seat column and blog at santafenewmexican. com.
Pope: Calls for ‘true self-examination’ Continued from Page A-1 He suggested that his prelates pay an “ordinary visit to the cemeteries,” and encouraged them to examine and improve themselves. “Brothers, let’s guard ourselves from the terrorism of gossip,” Francis told the rows of bishops and cardinals seated in a 16thcentury reception hall in the Apostolic Palace, some looking ahead attentively, others meditatively keeping their heads down. The “ailment of close circles,” he added, “enslaves their members and becomes a cancer that threatens the harmony of the body.” Including himself among the sinners, Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, stressed once more his idea of a church at the service of the poor and the peripheries, a religious institution able to move away from scandals, infighting and lavish behaviors. “This is the ideological
and religious manifesto of a radical reform of the Curia,” Carlo Marroni, a Vatican expert with the Italian daily Il Sole 24 Ore, said. “He doesn’t describe the details of the reform that we will most likely see next year, but he indicated the principles according to which the Church has to change, at least in the pope’s intentions.” In his Christmas speeches, Benedict XVI, now pope emeritus, had often issued programmatic statements for the year to come, and talked about controversial issues like same-sex marriage. However, he had not used such a stern tone. Last year, in his first Christmas speech to the Curia as pope, Francis warned his prelates against drifting “downwards towards mediocrity,” and urged them to be “conscientious objectors” to gossip. Andrea Tornielli, who covers the Vatican for the Italian daily La Stampa and
ID: Similar bill was introduced in 2012 Continued from Page A-1 tion. Also the address on a driver’s license would not have to match that on the voter’s certificate of registration. “I know people move around all the time and don’t change the address on their driver’s licenses even though they’re supposed to,” Smith said. Under the bill, student identification cards with a photo could be used to vote. Also, the name on the identification would not have to exactly match the name on the voter’s registration. So if a person had “Dave” on his license but was registered as “David,” he would not be barred from voting. A voter without identification, under the bill, would be allowed to give poll workers a date of birth and Social Security number, which the poll workers would have to verify with the county clerk. Ivey-Soto said that one reason he supports the bill is its proposed change to absentee and early mail-in voting. Instead of having to send a photocopy of your driver’s license, which is the current law, the new law would require a form on which you’d have to write your driver’s license number as well as your birth date and Social Security number.
its website, Vatican Insider, said that Francis “is not starting a witch hunt, he is asking everyone — himself included — for an evangelical mea culpa.” In a meeting with the Vatican’s employees soon after his speech to the Curia, Francis repeated his plea for forgiveness, asking the laypeople who work for the Vatican to pardon his shortcomings and those of his collaborators, as well as some scandals that have hurt the Church. Tornielli explained that the
pope was playing the role of the tough guy. “He is trying to reform hearts and behaviors,” he said. “It’s something deeper than a structural reform of the Curia.” Since his election in March 2013, Francis has created various bodies to improve the Holy See’s management and has appointed nine cardinals to advise him on the reform of the Curia. In February 2015, the cardinals are due to meet again, just ahead of another consistory to elect new cardinals.
Contact Steve Terrell at sterrell@ sfnewmexican.com. Read his blog at www.santafenewmexican.com/ news/blogs/politics
Sues: Says retaliation intensified last year Continued from Page A-1
A child presents the pope with a drawing of the pontiff and words that read Merry Christmas in Italian during Francis’ audience with the Holy See’s employees Monday at the Vatican. L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
During the election this year, incumbent Republican Secretary of State Dianna Duran, who won re-election, strongly supported a photo identification requirement to vote. Her Democratic challenger, Maggie Toulouse Oliver, strongly opposed it. The issue has been a hot one nationwide for years. Republicans around the country have accused Democrats of benefiting from fraud, while Democrats have accused Republicans of claiming “voter fraud” as a means to suppress the votes of minorities, the poor, the elderly and young people, who tend to vote for Democrats. Oliver, during the campaign, pointed to a recent study at Loyola Marymount University that found a total of only 31 credible cases of in-person voter fraud in the U.S. since 2000. Duran said it doesn’t matter whether voter fraud is widespread. One case is too many, she said, especially in New Mexico, which has seen many very close elections.
A Department of Health spokesman said department policy prohibits public statements about personnel matters and pending litigation. The department was unable to provide a historical accounting of positions left vacant in the Health Facility and Licensing Certification Bureau on Monday. Espinosa-Trujillo worried that the staffing deficiency would lead to improper certification of facilities, which could potentially deprive medical centers and thousands of patients of Medicaid funding, according to the civil complaint. “Over time, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also noted the understaffing problem and the impact it was beginning to have on funding and delivery of Medicaid ser vices in New Mexico,” according to the complaint. Espinosa-Trujillo took it upon herself to conduct some facility surveys for Medicaid certification to make up for the lack of personnel, a step that higher-ups at the Department of Health viewed as inappropriate. “They also began a transparent scheme to set up Ms. Espinosa-Trujillo as the scapegoat
for any failure by [Health Facility and Licensing Certification Bureau] to perform its mission,” the suit states. Espinosa-Trujillo received a negative evaluation after reporting the problems stemming from inadequate staffing in her unit and was excluded from teleconferences and meetings with federal Medicaid personnel, her suit alleges. She claims the retaliation intensified last year after she complained to Gov. Susana Martinez’s office and sought protection under the New Mexico Whistleblower Protection Act. Within about two months of taking those steps, she was given a notice of corrective action and suspended without pay for a day for reasons that aren’t specified in the complaint. When EspinosaTrujillo challenged the reprimand by seeking a hearing before an administrative law judge, the department withdrew its disciplinary action against her. Espinosa-Trujillo’s suit is seeking an unspecified amount of compensatory and punitive damages and attorney’s fees from the department. Contact Patrick Malone at 986-3017 or pmalone@ sfnewmexican.com. Follow him on Twitter @pmalonenm.
Tribes: Conversations over gambling and alcohol sounded similar Continued from Page A-1 Lance Morgan, a member of the Winnebago tribe who manages an Indian law firm in Nebraska, said he’s had about a dozen requests from tribes looking for a legal framework for getting into the marijuana business. The overall poverty rate for American Indian and Alaska Natives in 2010 was 28 percent, according to census data, but it can be much greater in individual tribal communities. “It’s something everyone is talking about,” he said. But he said tribes are treading carefully and believes most of them will decide against getting into the marijuana business. Dave Archambault II, chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux in North Dakota and South Dakota, said his tribe might consider cultivating marijuana’s non-intoxicating cousin, hemp, but the federal government would have to allow interstate transport for it to be a profitable venture. Hemp is used to make clothing, lotion and other products, but growing it is illegal under federal law. “We’ve always thought we had the sovereign right” to grow marijuana, Archambault said. “But once you try to transport it interstate, federal law discourages it.” In Colorado and Washington state, which legalized recreational pot in 2012, some tribes got a head start on
Crops are watered Aug. 9 at the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry’s farm south of Farmington. When the U.S. announced it would allow American Indian tribes to grow and sell marijuana, the same discussions many had about casinos and alcohol resurfaced. FARMINGTON DAILY TIMES FILE PHOTO
talks about marijuana sales. The 1,100-member Suquamish tribe near Seattle began considering the potential business opportunities in April. But Washington’s liquor board, which regulates pot sales, initially said it wouldn’t grant the tribe a license until federal officials clarified their position regarding pot on reservations. Liquor board spokesman Brian Smith said the state will revisit
the issue in light of the U.S. Justice Department’s new policy. North of Seattle, the Tulalip tribe has voted to pursue discussions on allowing medical marijuana, tribal spokeswoman Niki Cleary said. The tribe’s values have been evolving, she said, noting even a vote on medical pot would have resulted in an automatic “no” in the past. The owner of one of the country’s largest resort casinos, the Mohegan
tribe in Connecticut, didn’t rule it out either. Spokesman Chuck Bunnell said the tribe is looking at opportunities to expand into new markets that would not jeopardize any current investments. While the Justice Department provided a path for tribes to grow and sell marijuana, federal officials cautioned that they won’t allow all tribal members to start pot businesses. Montana U.S. Attorney Mike
Cotter, who helped craft the agency’s policy, said federal law enforcement would respond if a tribal pot industry became linked with organized criminal elements, firearms, sales to minors or similar abuses — the same federal conditions laid out for states that have legalized the drug. Among the questions tribes still have regarding the industry is whether limits would be placed on how much marijuana could be grown and sold, whether it can be transported off reservations and if taxes apply. Yazzie, of the Navajo Nation law enforcement panel, said he would push his colleagues to say no to any marijuana sales or growth on the vast reservation. He was among the most vocal lawmakers when the Tribal Council was deciding whether to allow alcohol at the tribe’s first casino in New Mexico. He questioned his colleagues on whether money was more important than human life, considering most arrests for major incidents on the reservation involve alcohol. The bill was decided by two votes in 2008 making casinos and a lake marina the only exceptions for alcohol sales and consumption on the otherwise dry reservation. Navajos twice voted against gambling on the reservation before approving it in 2004. “What is going on?” Yazzie said. “We’re having bad issue problems with alcohol, and now if we legalize marijuana, it’s just another fight.”
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Investors expect higher stocks, turbulence in 2015 By Ken Sweet The Associated Press
NEW YORK — Can the U.S. hold everyone else above water? That is the question investors are asking as Wall Street heads into 2015. A strong U.S. economy helped propel the stock market higher in 2014, continuing a bull market that is on pace to celebrate its sixth birthday in March. On more than one occasion, investors dumped stocks following geopolitical flare-ups and concerns about the global economy, only to jump back in when an economic report or results from a big company suggested the U.S. economy was still resilient. This bull market may be slowing down, but it still has had a remarkable run. The Standard & Poor’s 500 index has more than tripled from its March 2009 low. Wall Street strategists, who typically are bullish on the U.S. stock market, expect the advance to continue into 2015. Here are the major themes investors will need to watch: Solid, but not spectacular: This has been a solid year for stocks, and Wall Street forecasters expect more of the same next year. The S&P 500 index is on track to return 14 percent in 2014 including dividends, a healthy gain but well below the 2013 return of 32 percent. Because the U.S. economy should continue to improve, stocks are likely to march higher in 2015, strategists say. On average, strategists see the S&P 500 up roughly 6 to 8 percent, with most of the gains coming from large multinational companies that would benefit greatly from an improving U.S. economy. Although there are risks that U.S.-based companies might see international sales slow because of weakness in Europe and Asia, strategists believe U.S. growth will make up for that drag. While U.S.-based companies do roughly half their sales outside the country, profits are still largely driven by the American economy. The U.S. economy is expected to grow 3.1 percent in 2015, accelerating from the 2.2 percent growth it is expected to have this year. This is a mature bull market, strategists say, so stock prices are relatively high and the possibility for volatility even higher. Investors are paying roughly $17.50 for every dollar of earnings companies in the S&P 500 generate, the most they’ve paid for stocks since 2010. These high valuations could make investors more nervous about holding stocks if prices continue to climb. The stock market fell nearly 10 percent in October, its first major sell-off since 2011. “Expect more pullbacks or corrections,” says Liz Ann
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Sonders, chief market strategist for Charles Schwab. Slow rate hikes: For several years, the Federal Reserve had been buying bonds to both keep interest rates low and boost stock prices. The program, known as quantitative easing, was designed to make bonds seem more expensive than stocks. That program ended in October, but it doesn’t mean the nation’s central bank hasn’t stopped helping out investors. The Fed has kept its key interest rate near zero. Strategists believe the time has come for the Fed to start raising interest rates because the U.S. economy has improved enough to withstand higher borrowing costs. This phenomenon is going to have a huge impact on where the stock market goes in 2015. “I see the Fed starting to raise interest rates in June, and it’s going to be a gradual increase,” said Russ Koesterich, global chief market strategist at Blackrock. “Investors are ready.” Generally, strategists see interest rates going from zero to 1 percent next year, in gradual
increments of 0.25 percentage point each. The Fed cut its benchmark short-term interest rate to near zero at the height of the financial crisis in December 2008 to stimulate borrowing and lending and to help prevent the economy from collapsing. Stock investors have enjoyed those record-low rates ever since. Now that the U.S. economy has recovered, a near-zero interest rate makes little sense, investors say. As interest rates rise, investments such as bonds will pay higher yields. If bonds are earning more, stocks will have to work even harder to be more attractive. That could set up the stock market for some resistance. Much ado about oil: The collapse of oil prices this year has become a huge topic of worry as well as a comfort for investors. American consumers love that falling oil prices have driven the price of gasoline below $2.50 a gallon. Wall Street’s relationship with oil is far more complex, however. Oil
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Workers evacuated the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad at 7:40 a.m. Monday when an air-quality monitor sounded, signaling a possible radiation release inside the nation’s only below-ground repository for transuranic nuclear waste. A subsequent examination of the salt cavern determined the scare was a false alarm, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Waste shipments to WIPP ceased in Febru-
ary following an underground truck fire and a radiation leak days later from a drum of Cold War-era nuclear waste that originated at Los Alamos National Laboratory. More than 20 workers were exposed to radioactive contamination during the leak, but federal officials and independent environmental monitors from New Mexico State University have characterized the amount of radiation released outside of WIPP as below dangerous levels. Earlier this month, the New Mexico Environment Department fined the Energy Department $54 million for violating the permits issued by the state to LANL and WIPP. The violations, cited by the Environment
Department, included the lab’s mislabeling of waste and addition of neutralizer that exceeded what its permit authorized and WIPP’s acceptance of unauthorized waste. Before WIPP resumes waste disposal, the Energy Department plans to replace the ventilation system and an exhaust shaft. Meanwhile, WIPP is under orders from the Environment Department to close portions of the cavern directly affected by the February radiation leak. Some of that work has a deadline of Jan. 1 and is yet to be completed. The Energy Department estimates it will take until early 2016 and cost more than $500 million to begin resuming some waste
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Under new management Valles Caldera looks ahead to future as a national park By Susan Montoya Bryan The Associated Press
ALBUQUERQUE he management experiment at Valles Caldera National Preserve is coming to an end as the National Park Service prepares to take over the 140-square-mile property in northern New Mexico. The transition is among dozens of public land measures squeezed into the half-trilliondollar defense bill signed by President Barack Obama on Friday, but details about how things will change at the preserve remain unclear. The Park Service is taking on Valles Caldera and numerous other properties at a time when the agency is struggling with more than $11 billion in deferred maintenance at existing parks and monuments and is looking to boost entrance fees at parks across the nation to generate more revenue in advance of the agency’s centennial. Can the agency afford what amounts to its largest expansion in nearly four decades? U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn says no. The Oklahoma Republican said Friday on the Senate floor that expanding the park system was “a disastrous idea” and that the nation’s existing parks were falling apart. Since Congress already authorized the new parks, Park Service spokesman Jeff Olson
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said Monday the agency’s job now is to find money within its existing budget as it investigates what resources will be needed to get the parks up and running. Those needs will be reflected in next year’s budget request. Olson said the challenge of adding seven new parks in eight different states is “part of what we do. We’re in the business of preserving special places for people to enjoy.” At Valles Caldera, the transition is expected to take six months. An interim budget is due in 90 days. The preserve is home to vast grasslands, the remnants of one of North America’s few super volcanoes and one of New Mexico’s most famous elk herds. It’s also held sacred by Jemez Pueblo, a Native American community fighting in federal court to reclaim the land. The federal government bought the property from land grant heirs in 2000 with the goal of operating it as a working ranch while developing recreational opportunities for the public. It was something conservationists and members of New Mexico’s congressional delegation worked decades to secure. After 10 years of management by a presidentially-appointed board of trustees, the government’s management experiment failed to become financially self-sufficient, and supporters began pushing for the Park Service to take over. Under the Park Service, they argued, the preserve would have access to the resources needed for its protection and for the desired public access.
While Park Service officials say their job is to protect Valles Caldera and the new parks for future generations, the agency has acknowledged it’s facing a large backlog of maintenance projects and equipment shortages. About 90 percent of all paved roads in the park system are in fair to poor condition, 28 bridges are considered structurally deficient and more than one third of trails — about 6,700 miles — are in poor or seriously deficient condition. At the same time, visits are up and the agency is dealing with more traffic and congestion. Valles Caldera Executive Director Jorge Silva-Banuelos had his first meeting with regional park officials last week to discuss a master plan for trails at the preserve. Opening the property to more hiking, biking, snowshoeing, hunting and fishing was already in the works and Silva-Banuelos hopes that continues under the new management. Valles Caldera’s science and education teams were also on track to complete a full inventory of all plant and animal species on the preserve. Silva-Banuelos said ensuring the science continues will come down to the Park Service developing a funding strategy. “It really is to me one of the most impressive landscapes in the Southwest, something that almost looks out of place,” he said. “It’s awe-inspiring and I think it has the potential to really bring together a lot of communities around the goal of protecting it and seeing that it has a positive future going forward.”
Advantage Asphalt owner released until sentencing Montoya’s sister posts bond using home as collateral By Phaedra Haywood The New Mexican
Advantage Asphalt and Seal Coating owner Joe Anthony Montoya, who was taken into police custody last week after being convicted on multiple counts of bribery and fraud, was released Monday after his older sister posted a property bond on his behalf. She pledged the value of her Taos home to guarantee he will appear in court when ordered. Montoya is supposed to be sentenced in about a month. Montoya was charged in 2012 after Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies investigated him for bribing Santa Fe County officials to
Advantage Asphalt and Seal Coating owner Joe Anthony Montoya is pictured during his trial earlier this month. He was released from jail Monday until sentencing. JANE PHILLIPS/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO
get road jobs, then increasing his profits by charging the county for work done using the county’s own materials and labor, and for
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submitting doctored invoices to developers of a private subdivision. Montoya, 53, who entered the courtroom Monday wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, a belly chain and shackles, blew a kiss to his family and friends. He smiled cheerfully, much as he did during his eight-day trial. When asked by the judge if she was aware of what she was risking by posting her home as a property bond, Debbie Maestas — who said she made the last payment on the home this month — answered, “It means if you release him on bond and he decides to skip, I lose my house.” Deputy District Attorney Tim Williams opposed Montoya’s release, arguing that the appraisal of Maestas’ property provided as part of the bonding process was 6 years
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Under public pressure, City Councilor Patti Bushee removed language calling for a franchise agreement with Public Service Company of New Mexico from a controversial resolution she is sponsoring. “It’s turned into a red herring, so I’m happy to remove it,” she said Monday. Bushee’s resolution calls for creating a climate protection plan and energy vision for the city. The resolution also called for establishing a team to work with PNM as well as New Mexico Gas Co. to craft memorandums of understanding that align Patti with both plans and “recommend Bushee amendments and/or franchise agreements with PNM and NMGCO.” Opponents of Bushee’s resolution argued that the franchise agreement would tie Santa Fe to PNM for years to come while the city is studying the possibility of forming a city-owned utility. Bushee said City Attorney Kelley Brennan had advised her to include the franchise agreement language in the resolution, which Brennan denied. “I urged you not to include negotiation of the franchise in the draft,” Brennan wrote in an email to Bushee on Monday. “You wished to retain it, to be consistent with the Minneapolis process you were using as your model, which was triggered by the upcoming termination date of their franchise agreements. I have verified this with [Melissa Byers, the city’s legislative liaison], who was a party to that conversation and shares my memory of it.” Bushee’s announcement came the same day that ProgressNow New Mexico, a liberal-leaning group based in Albuquerque, released emails obtained through a public records request showing that PNM had a heavy hand in drafting the ordinance. Bushee acknowledged that PNM played a role in crafting the resolution, but that it was hers and hers alone. “There’s just a lot of reactionary misinformation and mischaracterization,” Bushee said. Contact Daniel J. Chacón at 986-3089 or dchacon@ sfnewmexican.com.
Storm delivers snow, high winds By Staci Matlock The New Mexican
A cold front dumped snow in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Monday night and pushed high winds across New Mexico’s eastern plains. Wind chill could keep the snow around until Christmas if high winds don’t blow it all away. National Weather Service forecasters issued winter storm and wind advisories focused on Interstate 25 from Las Vegas to Raton Pass and for Interstate 40 from Clines Corners to Tucumcari. Interstate 25 north of Las Vegas was reported snow-packed and icy at 4 p.m. Monday by state road crews. Winds gusted to 48 mph at Bandelier National Monument and 51 mph at La Cienega, according to trained weather spotters. Forecasters predicted 6 to 10 inches of snow would fall in the mountains and 1 to 3 inches in parts of Santa Fe by Tuesday morning. Wind gusts up to 65 miles per hour were expected over the central plains. Winds are expected to continue Tuesday, pushing temperatures down to a chilly 15 degrees or lower in Northern and Eastern New Mexico. Windy and warmer conditions are predicted for Wednesday. Christmas Day is looking windy with a little snow or rain possible in the northwestern part of the state. Road conditions are available at www.nmroads. com, on mobile devices at NMRoads or by calling the 511 road condition hotline. The department asks drivers to be patient and to give snow plows plenty of room to clear roads. New Mexico’s water year began Nov. 1. So far, total precipitation is running below average, according to the National Weather Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. While recent snow storms have helped increase snowpack in the north central mountains, it will take a lot more to help the state’s reservoir levels in the spring. The snowpacks that will feed into New Mexico rivers contain less water than last year at this time, based on snow telemetry sites. The sites measure snowpack and the amount of water available in the snow once it melts. The numbers help predict how much water will flow down rivers into reservoirs when temperatures warm up. The Santa Fe basin snowpack was 108 percent of average last year and is 86 percent this year. Snowpack in the Rio Chama and Jemez River were 85 to 87 percent of average water equivalency last year and are currently about 64 percent of normal.
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WIPP: Bill provides $100M for cleanup omnibus appropriations bill that includes $324 million for WIPP, disposal activities at WIPP, which includes the current and full resumption could take level of funding for operations another two to three years. at the largely shuttered plant Don Hancock of the Southand more than $100 million for west Research and Information cleanup in the aftermath of the Center, which closely monitors February radiation leak. activities at WIPP, has been New Mexico’s delegation skeptical of the Department to the U.S. Senate lauded the of Energy’s estimates about spending package. how much time and money “These funds will help us it will take to get the site runmove toward a safe reopening ning again. He said both are of WIPP, which not only prounderestimates, and less than vides jobs in the state, but is two months after the recovery plan for WIPP was released, it’s pivotal to both our national security and our energy secualready behind schedule. rity,” U.S. Sen. Tom Udall, “Chronologically, the first two deadlines that the recovery D-N.M., said. “WIPP is our nation’s only permanent reposiplan identified are going to be tory for transuranic waste, and missed,” Hancock said. I will continue to work with He was referring to the the state and the Department Dec. 31 target date for closof Energy to ensure we get the ing Panel 6, a chamber next to facility up and running safely the one where the drum from and soon.” Los Alamos burst, and WIPP’s “Our nation’s security relies March 2015 goal of obtaining heavily on the important work recertification from the U.S. being done at WIPP. Not only Environmental Protection is the facility an integral part of Agency. the environmental cleanup of Hancock points to a Dec. 11 Cold War programs at DepartDepartment of Energy report that shows radioactive contami- ment of Energy defense sites around the country, including nation levels outside Panel 6 Los Alamos, it also supports are dangerously high — even many jobs in New Mexico,” U.S. greater than they are at the Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-N.M, entrance to nearby Panel 7, said. “This extra funding will where the drum ruptured — casting doubt on whether habit- help ensure that WIPP mainability of the area will allow for tains the highest level of safety and transparency to protect the the chamber to be closed by workers and community, and the end of the year. Earlier this keep the recovery efforts movmonth, an Energy Department ing forward so that safe operaspokesman said work to close Panel 6 was on track to meet the tions can be restored.” Back in Carlsbad, few details deadline. were released about the alarm Hancock also cited a letter that led to evacuation of the sent last week from the EPA to WIPP underground. A public the Energy Department that statement from the Energy calls the WIPP recertification Department said radiological application “not yet complete.” Los Alamos’ incomplete report- surveys and follow-up airquality measurements indicated ing of the ingredients in the waste drum that burst is identi- it was a false alarm. Personnel leaving the underground were fied among the deficiencies in the application, which the EPA’s checked for radioactive contamination as well, and none was Radiation Protection Division found. External readings also said in the letter expects will generate questions from federal failed to identify any increased radioactive contamination outregulators over “the next few months.” Hancock said the time side of WIPP. frame expressed in the letter An Energy Department suggests that the March 15 dead- spokesman did not respond to a line for recertification by the phone message Monday. EPA is unrealistic. The Energy Department’s “We’re quite far away,” Hanstatement did not say where cock said. “The application was in the underground the alarm so inaccurate and inadequate, sounded or how many workers the EPA has a whole raft of new were underground at the time. information that they need to get.” Contact Patrick Malone at Monday’s scare at WIPP coin- 986-3017 or pmalone@ cided with President Barack sfnewmexican.com. Follow him Obama’s authorization of the on Twitter @pmalonenm.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A court-ordered deadline at the end of this month to ship nuclear waste out of Idaho might be missed, officials at the Idaho National Laboratory say. Steel drums filled with lowlevel radioactive waste are backing up at the site because an underground nuclear waste repository in southern New Mexico is not taking shipments due to recent mishaps. Ben Roberts of the U.S. Department of Energy told the Post Register that there are more than 400 shipments ready to go, and that storage facilities at the southeastern Idaho site could be at capacity by September of next year. Brad Bugger of the U.S. Department of Energy said it’s not clear when nuclear waste from the Idaho facility will start being shipped again to the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant in New Mexico. That site stopped taking shipments in February when a container of waste from Los Alamos National Laboratory ruptured after being placed in a storage room at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant. Sampling stations at and near the plant confirmed the presence of trace amounts of americium and plutonium. The release forced the plant’s indefinite closure. Federal officials have said it could take years and a half-billion dol-
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lars to restart operations. A 1995 settlement agreement between Idaho and federal authorities sets deadlines for when radioactive waste must leave Idaho, and one of them requires 2,000 cubic meters of transuranic waste to be moved out the state per year. That hasn’t been met this year. There’s also a possibility the federal government will miss a 2018 deadline to have all lower level transuranic waste removed from the state. “It’s going to be a big deal here, because we’re not going to meet the settlement agreement,” said Bob Skinner, a retired radioactive waste manager for CWI, a cleanup contractor. In the 1995 agreement struck between the federal government and then-Gov. Phil Batt, a Republican, the Department of Energy was required to remove all high-level waste and spent nuclear fuel from Idaho by 2035. The fear was that buried nuclear waste would seep into the huge Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer that provides water to much of the state’s agriculture industry. Susan Burke, INL coordinator for the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, said the state agency wants the nuclear waste moved to the site in New Mexico, but doesn’t “have any concerns with the storage of drums at the site right now.”
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Freight trains a solo job? Companies: Safety systems require just one person aboard By Josh Funk The Associated Press
OMAHA, Neb. — When American freight trains delivered cargo after World War II, the steam-belching beasts commonly had seven people aboard — an engineer, a conductor, up to four brakemen and a fireman. Trains have since grown much longer, seemingly stretching to the horizon and often taking 20 minutes to pass through a crossing. And crews have been reduced in size — to five people in the 1970s and two in 1991. Now U.S. railroads want to put a single person in charge of today’s huge locomotives, taking another step toward a future in which the nation’s rail-cargo system increasingly could resemble toy train sets — highly mechanized networks run by computers or distant controllers. For the moment, freight trains generally have two people aboard — an engineer who drives the train and a conductor who oversees the long line of cars. Railroad executives want to reduce that to a lone engineer, saying advances in safety systems, including a new automatic braking system under development, could minimize risks. But labor groups and people who live near rail lines are skeptical. “These trains are 7,000 tons going 50 mph. You have to have two people,” said J.P. Wright, an engineer for CSX railroad in Louisville, Ky. “It’s mindboggling to me that the railroads would go this far with it.” The mayor of the Chicago suburb of Barrington asks how one person could split a stopped train to allow traffic and first responders through in the event of an emergency. “There may be technology to compensate for some of it, but I would have questions,” Karen Darch said. The one-person crew idea is being pitched at a time when railroads are working to increase train length because
Train operators remove their belongings from a Union Pacific locomotive at a railyard in Iowa. For the moment, freight trains generally have two people aboard. NATI HARNIK/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
delivering more cars usually is more profitable, and they’re working to expand capacity to handle even more freight as the economy improves. Federal regulators have pushed back against the proposal, saying they may require two-person crews. The Association of American Railroads trade group says accident data does not support requiring two-person crews. It has opposed any effort by the government to prohibit oneperson trains. During a cross-country rail journey, the engineer is at the train’s controls. The conductor is responsible for the cars behind the locomotive, communicating with dispatchers and providing a second set of monitoring eyes. Labor groups and regulators argue single-person crews, even with the new braking system called “positive train control,” would make trains more prone to accidents. “We’re transporting chlorine through your town in the middle of the night completely fatigued with the possibility that the computer is going to make a mistake,” said Wright, a third-generation railroader and co-chairman of the advocacy group Railroad
Workers United. The National Transportation Safety Board says more than two dozen train crashes since 2004 could have been prevented by positive train control, which was required by a 2008 law approved after a commuter train collided head-on with a freight train near Los Angeles, killing 25 and injuring more than 100. The system is aimed at preventing human error by using GPS, wireless radio and computers to monitor train position and speed. It can stop trains from colliding, derailing because of excessive speed, entering track under maintenance or traveling the wrong direction because of switching mistakes. Congress set a 2015 deadline for having the system in place, but it won’t be ready by then. Railroads blame technical challenges and problems getting regulatory approval for thousands of antennas needed to make it work. The major railroads appear committed to making oneperson crews a reality. They declared in 2004 that they wanted to negotiate a nationwide pact for one-person crews, but courts ruled each railroad had to negotiate indi-
old and it was possible that the value of the property in question might have changed since then. Williams said the appraisal valued the property at about $445,000. But District Judge Jim Hall noted that a recent property tax document valued the property at well over the $300,000 amount required by the property bond and ordered Montoya be released. Under the terms of his release, Montoya will be required to wear a GPS bracelet that will track his movements and submit to random urinalysis testing. Montoya also is forbidden from having any contact with co-defendants or witnesses in
the case, with the exception of his wife, Marlene Montoya, who pleaded guilty to two counts of bribing a public official and one count of conspiracy to commit fraud earlier this month just hours before she was to stand trial. Montoya will also be allowed contact with two of his nieces who testified in the case. Montoya is expected to be sentenced in four to six weeks after a pre-sentence evaluation has been conducted and his attorney, Sam Bregman, has had a chance to review it. Montoya’s wife has not been sentenced yet, nor have James Lujan and James Martinez, two county workers who accepted bribes from Montoya, then pleaded guilty of doing so under plea deals that required them to testify in his trial.
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vidually with its unions. The BNSF railroad tried and failed earlier this fall to get one-person crews approved by one of its unions. The proposal is getting more attention now because of BNSF’s effort and a recent string of fiery rail crashes. Darch initially became concerned about how increasing train traffic was blocking her city’s four crossings. She helped form a rail-safety group after a 2009 derailment of ethanol tankers killed a woman at a crossing in nearby Cherry Valley, Ill. Normally, the conductor can uncouple cars to allow police, fire trucks and ambulances through. But if only one person is aboard, that sole crew member cannot leave the locomotive without manually setting brakes all along the train to ensure it does not roll away. The Federal Railroad Administration has promised to propose a rule next year requiring at least two people to operate a train. “We believe safety is greatly enhanced with the use of a multiple-person crew,” administration spokesman Kevin Thompson said.
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ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS MINUTES: December 4, 2014 December 18, 2014 FINDINGS/CONCLUSIONS: Case #2014-106. Villas de Sophia Final Development Plan and Final Subdivision Plat. CONSENT 1. Case #2014-115. Corazon Santo Development Plan Time Extension. Report of the Land Use Director’s approval of a one-year administrative time extension for a Development Plan submitted with the MU Zoning of 2.41 +/- acres located south and west of the intersection of Agua Fria and Harrison Road. The Development Plan is for mixed use development for up to 24 residential units and up to 24,000 sq. ft. of commercial space. The time extension would extend approval to November 20, 2015. Rob Gibbs, agent for Homewise, Inc. (Donna Wynant, Case Manager) OLD BUSINESS 1. Case #2014-94. Hart Business Park- Phase II Final Subdivision Plat. James W. Siebert and Associates, agent for CCSF 599 LLC, request Final Subdivision Plat approval for 6 lots on 12.03± acres. The property is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial) and is located at 4501 Hart Rd. (Donna Wynant, Case Manager) (POSTPONED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2014 AND DECEMBER 4, 2014) NEW BUSINESS 1. Case #2014-104. 2504 and 2505 Siringo Lane Rezoning. Daniel Smith, and Linda Duran for Robert H. & Sarah S. Duran, request Rezoning of two 1-acre parcels from R-1 (Residential – 1 dwelling unit per acre) to R-3 (Residential – 3 dwelling units per acre). The two parcels are currently developed with residential uses and are located at 2504 and 2505 Siringo Lane. (Zach Thomas, Case Manager) (POSTPONED FROM DECEMBER 4, 2014) 2. Case #2014-107. 1503 Summit Ridge Variances. Kyle and Rebecca Lamb, Owners, request Variances to Terrain Management Regulations (14-8.2 (D)(2)(b) and (D)(3)(b)) to construct a single family residence on slopes exceeding 30% and having more than one half of the building footprint on slopes exceeding twenty percent. The property is zoned R-1 (Residential – One Dwelling Unit per Acre) and is located entirely within the Escarpment Overlay District. (Dan Esquibel, Case Manager) 3. Case #2014-111. Hands of America Lot Split. Monica Montoya, agent for Leonel Capparelli, requests Lot Split approval to divide 3.0± acres of land into two lots, each 1.50 acres, in order to rezone one of the lots to C-1 (Office and Related Commercial). The property is zoned R-1 (Residential, 1 dwelling unit per acre) and is located at 401 Rodeo Road. (Donna Wynant, Case Manager) 4. Case #2014-109. Hands of America General Plan Amendment. Monica Montoya, agent for Leonel Capparelli, requests approval of a General Plan Future Land Use map amendment to change the designation of 1.50± acres of land from Rural/ Mountain/Corridor (1 dwelling unit per 1 acre) to Office. The property is located at 401 Rodeo Road. (Donna Wynant, Case Manager) 5. Case #2014-110. Hands of America Rezoning. Monica Montoya, agent for Leonel Capparelli, requests Rezoning approval of 1.50± acres of land from R-1 (Residential, 1 dwelling unit per acre) to C-1 (Office and Related Commercial). The property is located at 401 Rodeo Road. (Donna Wynant, Case Manager) STAFF COMMUNICATIONS MATTERS FROM THE COMMISSION ADJOURNMENT
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Documents filed in District Court last week contained a few new details regarding the case of two teenagers found shot to death in a vehicle parked off N.M. 14 on Oct. 25. According to an affidavit for a search warrant for the Santa Fe home of Ricardo “Ricky” Martinez, who faces two counts of murder in the deaths of Venancio Cisneros, 18, and Anamarie Ojeda, 13, the shots were fired from the rear passenger seat of their silver Toyota Corolla. The day before, a witness told deputies that he saw Cisneros and Ojeda parked in front of Martinez’s residence off Calle Inez.
Another affidavit for a search warrant was based on information from the girl’s family that Cisneros had “possibly robbed a drug dealer” several weeks earlier and the victim was seeking revenge. The owner of a maroon Datsun reported an auto burglary in the parking lot of the Santa Fe Community College on Oct. 8. Chris Trujillo reported the crime to security but not to law enforcement officials, because, he later told police, his car was not registered or insured. And he admitted that 5 grams of marijuana had been stolen from the trunk. Video from a surveillance camera in the parking lot shows a male exiting a vehicle like the one in which Cisneros and Ojeda were found dead
and approaching the trunk of a maroon Datsun. The man remains concealed at the trunk of the vehicle for a short time and then re-enters the Toyota Corolla and leaves, the document says. Police filed an affidavit for a search warrant for Trujillo’s phone to find out, among other things, whether it contained any communications about Cisneros or mention of the auto burglary. The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office declined to provide anymore information about Trujillo, but said he hasn’t been charged and nothing recovered during the search of his cellphone led to new charges in the case.
locked box on Siler Road sometime between Dec. 12 and Dec. 18. u A speaker and amplifier were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 1300 block of Corrida de Agua late Thursday or early Friday. The vehicle’s passenger side window was broken.
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Police notes The Santa Fe Police Department took the following reports: u A contractor reported that someone cut and stole electrical wire from a construction project in the 700 block of Calle Grillo sometime Thursday. u Someone broke into a vehicle parked in the 4400 block of Pine Ridge Place late Friday or early Saturday. u A 54-year-old male was found dead in a home in the 100 block of Huddleson Street around 3 p.m. Thursday. No evidence of foul play was found inside the residence, according to a police report. u A chain saw and concrete saw belonging to the city of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Division were stolen from a
DWI arrests u Santa Fe County sheriff’s deputies arrested Sean Christiansen, 29, of Santa Fe on charges of unlawful use of a telephone and DWI on East Chili Line Road in Rancho Viejo on Friday. He submitted to a breath test and his breath alcohol levels were tested at .07 and .09, just above and just below the .08 legal threshold for intoxication.
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Funeral services and memorials Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Charles J. Yardman Born 18 October 1924 in Santa Fe, New Mexico; passed away on 19 December 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Charlie is survived by his wife Rosie; sons Charlie Jr. and Steve, daughter Carol and daughter–in-law Jeanette; grandsons Chas, Chris, David and William; great grandchildren: Elijah, Isaiah, Andres, Miquela and Angelo; as well as his brother Eddie and sister-in-law Lydia, his sister Sylvia and brother-in-law Art, sister-in-law Nellie; along with many nephews, nieces and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Josephine; brothers David and Robert as well as his sister Elizabeth. He retired from Mountain States Tel and Tel after twenty six years of service in 1979. Charlie enlisted in the US Army on 15 June 1943. He was a Lateral Gun Pointer with the 838th AntiAircraft Artillery Battalion, Battery C, Charlie went to Boot Camp in Camp Hulen, Texas. He departed the United States of America on 1 December 1944 to participate in the European Theater of Operations and received many medals including the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the American Campaign World War II Medal, World War II Occupation Medal and a World War II Victory Commemorative Medal. He participated in campaigns that took place in Dijon and Nancy, France; Kaiserslautern, Mannheim, Worms, Munich, and Augsburg, Germany, in addition to participating in the liberation of the concentration camp at Dachau, Germany. He was honorably discharged from the US Army on 1 April 1946. Charlie enlisted in the New Mexico Army National Guard on 10 October 1949 and served in many divisions. He received the following: Merit Medal, State of New Mexico for Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal and the Unit Citation Ribbon. Charlie was the 1st CSM of the State of New Mexico and retired from the New Mexico Army National Guard on 18 October 1984. After many years of perseverance to have a monument built honoring veterans of the State of New Mexico, Charlie’s dream became a reality when the New Mexico Veteran’s Monument was dedicated on July 4, 2005. A rosary will begin Tuesday the 23rd of December, at 10:00 am at San Isidro Church, Tesuque, NM, Calle Miguel (across the street from the Shidoni Bronze Foundry) with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 12:45 pm. Pallbearers will be Chas Yardman, Chris Yardman, David Campbell, William Campbell, Donald Yardman and Art Pacheco. Honorary Pallbearers will be Elijah Abeyta, Isaiah Yardman, Andres Yardman, Miquela Yardman and Angelo Yardman. The family would also like to give special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Christus St. Vincent Hospital, the nurses at Christus St. Vincent Outpatient Infusion Center, Dr. Douglas Egli and nurses from Presbyterian Medical Services Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. David Snyder, Dr. Carolyn Phillips and Dr. Carola Kieve for ensuring Charlie was treated with dignity, patience and care. They all went above and beyond what could have ever been asked for, thank you. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505 (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
Diane S. Pearson passed away peacefully at her home in Santa Fe on December 14, 2014, ten days shy of her seventy-seventh birthday. Diane’s parents moved to Albuquerque from Boston in 1936 for her father to begin practicing law after graduating from Harvard law school. She was born and raised in Albuquerque. She graduated from Highland High School and remained close to many childhood friends. She attended the University of Oklahoma, where she was a member of Delta Gamma sorority and met her husband, William G. Pearson, on a blind date. Bill and Diane were married for 43 years until Bill passed away in 2003. Diane remained fiercely loyal to the Sooners and her sorority sisters. Bill’s oil business career took Diane and their family to many places in the southwest and Europe, the highlights being Houston, Los Angeles, London and Santa Fe. Diane enjoyed the nine-year stint in London, England, poking fun at British customs, antiquing and attending Wimbledon. In Santa Fe, Diane was a member of the Santa Fe Garden Club and a devoted volunteer, most recently at the PMS hospice thrift store and the Christus St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center infusion center. She was also an active member of the Christ Church of Santa Fe. She has gone on annual retreats with her sorority sisters of 57 years. In 2012 she achieved a lifelong ambition of returning to the Sloan family home in Ireland by attending a family reunion in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Her sassy personality and pointed opinions were a source of great humor for friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Pearson, and her brother, Geoffrey W. Sloan. She is survived by her son, Mark W. Pearson, daughters, Jennifer Pearson and Laura P. Hurley, her brother, Robert G. Sloan, her sisters-in-law, Karen Hubbard and Susan Pearson, her niece, Olivia Sloan, nephew, David Sloan, and seven grandchildren: Guillermo Cordero Pearson, Andrea Cordero Pearson, Isabelle Margaret Hurley, Sloan Patrice Hurley, Miles Archer Hurley, Ema Diane Pearson and Peter Mark Pearson. To celebrate her life, donations can be made to Youth Shelters and Family Services (www.youthshelters.org) or the Cancer Foundation of New Mexico (www.santafe.com/directory/thecancer-foundation-for-new-mexico). A memorial will be planned. GLORIA ROYBAL JIMENEZ
IN MEMORY LIBORIO T. VALENCIA April 14, 1922 - December 23, 1995 They say time heals all wounds, but they don’t know me. So often, I want to hug you, just laugh with you. I thank my God for sending you to be my daddy here on earth. You showed me God’s unending love for me. I will forever be grateful to God for you. Rest in his perfect arms Daddy. I love you. Your daughter Joy (Valencia) Gonzales
Gloria Roybal Jimenez, entered into Eternal peace on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 after a battle with cancer. Gloria was born on December 28, 1961, the loving daughter of Yolanda and the late Paul Roybal of Santa Fe, NM. Gloria is survived by her spouse, Mark Jimenez; two sons, Gabriel and Gregory. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her loving family, sisters, Pauline Romero husband Joe, Patricia Briggs husband Paul; brothers, Paul Roybal wife Roberta, Leonard Roybal wife Bernadette. A Rosary will be recited Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services - Alameda Mortuary, 9420 Fourth St. NW, ABQ. Service of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 29, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church, 9502 Fourth St. NW, ABQ. Inurnment will follow at Sandia Memory Gardens, 9500 San Pedro NE. The family requests, in lieu of flowers Memorial contributions be made to the Big Brother and Big Sister Foundation, 2500 Louisiana NE, Suite 200, Albuquerque, NM 87110. Those who wish to express their condolences, please visit, www.danielsfuneral.com . We remember Gloria with love.
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JOHN A. MARTIN John A. Martin, a banker in Santa Fe, Los Alamos and Albuquerque for many years, passed away Dec. 13, he was 92. He was born July 27, 1922 in El Rito, N.M. to George and Margaret Martin, one of five siblings. He is survived by Barbara McCain Martin, his wife of 63 years; sons Meade and Christopher; daughters-in-law Jill and Robin; grandchildren Laura, Elliott, Sophie; and many other relatives. Burial will be at 11:15 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the National Cemetery. Rivera Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements: 505-7532288. Instead of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Empty Stocking Fund.
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From left, Nathan Lucero and James Archuleta play video games at Ozzy’s Playroom in Taos.
Gamers welcome Ozzy’s Playroom helps fill void for young people in Taos Story and photo by Teresa Dovalpage Taos News
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TAOS zzy’s Playroom was born as an answer to a complaint that his owner, David “Ozzy” Osborne heard since he moved to Taos. “Young people said that there was nothing to do here,” he said. “So I decided to give them a space where they could play video games, have fun and create a community.” He has eight TVs with a variety of systems and all major video game platforms. “Four TVs are completely dedicated to the Xbox,” he said. “Others have different systems like Nintendo and old-school games.” Originally from the Washington, D.C., area, Osborne grew up playing video games. “I liked them a lot,” he said. “That’s why I thought it would be a fun business to own.” He and his wife moved to Taos in 2000 and he ran a computer business, Osborne PC Consulting, until he opened Ozzy’s Playroom in 2006. Osborne buys, sells and trades new and used games. He also offers related services like video disc cleaning. Though playing video games is generally considered a solitary activity, Osborne tries to promote team play among his clients. “If I have three or four people here, I encourage them to play the same game so there is real-life communication in the room,” he said. “Many of the new interactive games promote cooperation and
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In brief New Mexico portfolio manager honored Deputy State Investment Officer Robert “Vince” Smith has been recognized for his portfolio management of New Mexico’s permanent funds. Smith and New Mexico took top honors from the CIO Innovation Awards from among 300 nominations and was honored in the sovereign wealth category, which included funds from Alaska, New Zealand, Norway and Australia. “We know that the portfolio overhaul, investment reforms and strategic shifts accomplished by the council over the last 4½ years have been impressive. It’s nice to see their experts in the profession agree,” said State Investment Officer Steve Moise. The State Investment Council has also received its ranking for the quarter that ended in September and stands in the upper 28th percentile among peer funds with $1 billion or greater in assets.
Osteopathic medical school moves forward The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University has been awarded pre-accreditation by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation. During a meeting in Chicago, a delegation from the Burrell College and New Mexico State University, along with com-
teamwork. In the end, the players become really good friends, like brothers, and end up sharing other activities.” Most of his clients are teens and young men, from 12 to 19 years old, but a few girls also visit Ozzy’s Playroom. “And older people, too,” Osborne said. “Video games have a broad appeal. You can see guys my age, over 40, playing as enthusiastically as the kids.” He welcomes children younger than 12, but they should be able to follow directions and understand the games. “I encourage parents to drop their kids off here for a couple of hours when they have to run errands,” Osborne said. “They will be safe and entertained.” On any given day, there are usually three to five people playing at a time. Osborne charges them $1 per hour. “It’s really affordable,” he said. “We also have monthly and weekly memberships. It is actually cheaper for my customers to play here than to buy a system, pay for Internet, buy a game and pay for Xbox Live.” Ozzy’s Playroom is open seven days a week, from noon to 6 p.m. “If we have tournament plays, team practice or some other special event, we open earlier,” Osborne said. “I also rent the space
munity members, health care leaders and elected officials from New Mexico, El Paso and Chihuahua, Mexico, presented their case as to why the college should be awarded pre-accreditation status. “Receiving pre-accreditation is a highly significant milestone for BCOM as it validates the past two years of our work,” said Dan Burrell, college president and Santa Fe resident. “I give enormous credit to the team members and partners who have collaborated to get this project to a point of feasibility. I am excited about the next phase of BCOM’s development and look forward to a groundbreaking event early next year.” Prior to awarding pre-accreditation, Burrell College was required to deposit $28 million, unencumbered, into an escrow account. All other funds for the project have been and are being contributed through the Burrell Group LLC. As part of the agreement with NMSU, Burrell College has signed a long-term land lease for its facility at NMSU’s Arrowhead Park. The next major step in the college’s development is to break ground on the 80,000-square-foot medical school. The project’s architect, Dekker/Perich/ Sabatini, has completed the plans and the contractor, GenCon, is prepared to break ground Jan. 5 for a May 2016 completion. The college expects to have obtained its provisional accreditation and admit its first class in August 2016. The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University is a freestanding, privately funded, separately licensed and independently operated entity. It is not part of New Mexico State University.
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for birthday parties. For $40 you can bring up to eight kids. They can play for four hours and have the whole place for themselves. There is a room for the cake, too.” Osborne says he will offer extended hours during the winter break. “Check our Facebook page for updates,” he said. “I will be posting them soon.” He says he is also planning to open an indoor paintball target range. “I want to teach kids how to play properly,” he said. “We will have protective pads and eyewear so they don’t get hurt. I would like to give them a safe environment and provide them with the right instruction.” Osborne’s main goal is that his clients relax, have fun and grow as gamers. Bon Cook discovered Ozzy’s Playroom a few weeks ago. “I like many of the games he has, but my favorite is The Hunter,” he said. James Archuleta, 13, prefers Call of Duty and Advanced Warfare. “I’ve been coming here for four years,” he said. “This place is like home now.” Though he admits he doesn’t make a lot of money with his business, Osborne says it has given him great satisfaction. “Watching the kids grow up is a wonderful experience,” he said. “Many of my clients started here when they were [in elementary school] and now they are in high school. They used to ride their bikes and now they drive. Some call me Pops. This is not about getting rich, but being here for the kids.” The Taos News is a sister publication of The Santa Fe New Mexican.
Black Mesa Winery shines in competition Black Mesa Winery in Velarde received top honors at the 15th Jefferson Cup Invitational Wine Competition held Nov. 20-21, The Taos News reported. Three of its wines placed in the top 95 in the competition, two of which were given the competition’s top award. The competition had more than 700 wine submissions from the 26 states that were invited to participate in the 2014 event. This year is the first time a New Mexico winery was invited to the competition, according to a news release. Awards in the top 95 category are the equivalent of Double Gold medals in other competitions. Black Mesa’s winning wines were the 2012 Burd Vineyard Montepulciano, the 2011 New Mexico Cabernet Sauvignon, and its Cosecha Ultima — a lateharvest dessert wine made with grapes from the Las Parras Vineyard in Abiquiú. The 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon and the Cosecha Ultima also were chosen for the competition’s highest award, the Jefferson Cup. The fourth submission, the 2011 Coyote, received the Jefferson Cup Award of Merit. Black Mesa has received notable awards in other recent international competitions, receiving multiple Best in Show, Best in Class, Platinum and Diamond awards, as well as numerous Double Golds. This includes a Best in Bordeaux Blend Class for its Antelope in one of the largest U.S. competitions, which had more than 4,000 entries. The New Mexican
a Dallas private equity firm tate budget watchers headed by the brother of longhave been focusing a lot on the price of crude oil time General Manager Jenny as they look to forecast revKimball, the newly refurbished enue for state government in hotel has been getting some homegrown hospitality from the coming fiscal year. the Texas media. That alone is “La Fonda on the enough reason to Plaza can’t help but fret, as the price is be more popular than now $10 below the consensus estimate, ever with Dallasites and if that holds, this winter, now that $141 million in new Dallas natives Jennimoney for the genfer Wise Kimball and eral fund would her brother Philip be cut in half once Wise are owners,” Bruce again to perhaps writes June Naylor Krasnow $70 million. But in the Dec. 19 Dallas that is still a big if, Business Matters Morning News. “Kimconsidering political ball, who’s served as realities and some the hotel corporaindustry forecasts tion’s board chairof oil rising 35 percent by the man since 2007, purchased the end of 2015. 93-year-old resort hotel with Monday also saw a drop Wise this fall.” in the price of natural gas — The article highlights the and new expectations of that room and comfort upgrades price staying low into 2015. at the hotel as well as the The mild winter is one facposh improvements at the tor in reduced heating across rooftop Bell Tower eatery the Northeast and Midwest, and bar, which is featured in a but like oil, there is also more sunset photo. supply as new technologies uuu are working to extract natural gas from older shale formaThe efforts in October to tions. boost visits to Santa Fe from “During last year’s polar the Albuquerque International vortex, natural gas prices Balloon Fiesta may have paid surged and the Energy Inforoff with more retail spending, mation Administration saw according to gross-receipts the largest withdrawals from numbers posted by the city of inventories in 20 years,” Santa Fe Finance Department. according to Business Insider. The amount of money from There will be less demand October GRT sales in the for gas this heating season retail sector grew by a healthy and “RBC Capital Markets 8 percent from October 2013. slashed its forecast for natural That increase does not show gas prices last week,” accordup in total collections by ing to the publication. the city during the month as Every 10-cent drop in the some categories, most notably price of natural gas equates to construction activity as well $8 million in less revenue to as other services, declined the state general fund, accord- during the month. ing to the Legislative Finance So overall, the numbers Committee. Since the updated are pretty flat, and if not for revenue was presented to the retail surge, would have lawmakers Dec. 8, natural gas declined. And for the first prices have dropped about six months of the fiscal year, 40 cents, and if that holds, it GRT collections inside the would shave another $32 milcity are relatively unchanged lion from the state spending from 2013. As more shoppers plan that lawmakers and migrate to the Internet, it will Gov. Susana Martinez will be interesting to see what craft for fiscal year 2016. holiday-rich December shows Of course, predicting revfor retail activity in Santa enue is like working a Rubik’s Fe. That information will be Cube, and healthier consumer available in mid-February. spending from lower energy The Rocky Mountain prices and more job growth Lodging Report is showing can offset some of the losses. an increase in occupancy And I’m not one to discourage at Santa Fe County hotels lobbyists who want to come through November. Total to Santa Fe and spend money occupancy year to date is 66.2 at hotels and restaurants. percent, up from 64.8 percent for the same 11 months in 2013. uuu Now that La Fonda on the Plaza has been purchased by
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Entry point found in JPMorgan data breach The New York Times
The computer breach at JPMorgan Chase this summer — the largest intrusion of a U.S. bank to date — might have been thwarted if the bank had installed a simple security fix to an overlooked server in its vast network, said people who have been briefed on internal and outside investigations into the attack. Big corporations like JPMorgan spend millions — $250 million in the bank’s case — on computer security every year to guard against increasingly sophisticated attacks like the one on Sony Pictures. But the weak spot at JPMorgan appears to have been a very basic one, the people said. They did not want to be identified because the investigation into the attack is incomplete. The attack against the bank
began last spring, after hackers stole the login credentials for a JPMorgan employee, these people said. Still, the attack could have been stopped there. Most big banks use a double authentication scheme, known as two-factor authentication, which requires a second onetime password to gain access to a protected system. But JPMorgan’s security team had apparently neglected to upgrade one of its network servers with the dual password scheme, the people briefed on the matter said. That left the bank vulnerable to intrusion. The oversight is now the focus of an internal review at JPMorgan that seeks to identify whether there are any other unguarded holes in the bank’s vast network, several of the people briefed on the matter said.
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e-Voices Our Web readers speak out: Ringside Seat: Coyote Cafe’s fight for more palatable rent escalates, Dec. 22 This is my favorite restaurant in town. Best “ service, best menu, wonderful atmosphere. It would be a tremendous loss if it closed. I can’t imagine any other business wanting to take over the space for $38,000-a-month rent. Even if you can’t afford the restaurant, the cantina rocks in the summer, is reasonably priced and fun. If Coyote gets evicted, the out-of-town owners should know in advance that I will not spend any of my money in whatever business replaces it. I also noticed that some of the streetlevel space has been vacant for years. I guess the genius business people who own the property would rather collect no rent than some rent. Good, prudent business decision. Good luck with that.” J.B. And we wonder why Santa Fe has no nightlife and “ nothing for the young crowd to enjoy in the downtown area. This is exactly why. Greedy landlords who are so wealthy that having one of their properties sit empty causes no real harm to their bottom line. This is why they command such high rents for their properties. They take advantage of any business that chooses to take on their ridiculous lease agreement terms and conditions. Once the business can’t stay afloat due to the ridiculous amounts they pay for their lease of the property, the landlord simply boots them out and waits for the next sucker to overpay for their business space. Not sure anything could be done to fix this issue as landlords are well within their right to charge what they want for the lease of their properties, but it is just an unfortunate circumstance that local business owners have to deal with. What a shame.” D.M. Big difference between $14,000 and $38,000 a “ month. Sounds like maybe the Coyote Café owners are trying to pocket more. …” S.S. Pojoaque dispute raises stakes in state gaming deals, Dec. 20 How about when we give them all their land “ back? Or maybe actually pay a fair price for it instead of stealing it?” J.E. The Pueblo Indians were never taken from their “ land. … They still live on it!” A.L. There are six casinos within 45 minutes from my “ door, not to mention machines in the gas stations and a bar. This doesn’t include all the other casinos in the state. How can all these survive?” P.W. I sincerely hope that the judge assigned this case “ sees the blatant abuse of power being exercised by Pojoaque Pueblo and the precedent this would set for every tribe in the country. An entire class of people that don’t have to play by any rules? That is unthinkable.” H.N. Rep. Egolf proposes booze ban for DWI offenders, Dec. 18 Gas and alcohol don’t mix. Must have heard that “ a thousand times, yet booze is sold at a gas station, gas stations serving on the interstates, and miniatures at that. Drunken drivers kill liberals, conservatives … and extremists on all sides. No one is immune. History and common sense say: Get booze out of gas stations and take additional measures to keep drinkers off the roadways.” C.L. Since most liquor stores and bars don’t check the “ IDs of folks who look old enough to legally drink, I don’t see how this is actually going to do much. But when politicians start showboating, it rarely matters to them if their proposed legislation will actually be effective.” P.K. It’s simple. You just amend the law to also require “ the verification of all IDs, regardless of the age of the purchaser.” D.G.
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I have agreed with Rep. [Brian] Egolf on very few issues. Much too liberal for my conservative beliefs. That being said, I fully support this legislation. Another tool that can be used to stop repeat offenders.” D.S.
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Keystone Pipeline is good for U.S. I appreciate New Mexico U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich supporting clean energy. It is important to maintain a low carbon footprint and for each of us to contribute our share to protecting our environment. The senators claim that their vote against the Keystone Pipeline was a vote for a clean environment. But I have visited the heart of the tar sands country in Canada and witnessed oil naturally seeping from the ground, resulting in oil sheens on nearby streams. The tar sands are removed from the ground, the oil is removed, and pure white sand is returned to the ground. I think most people would consider keeping oil out of our streams environmental remediation. Despite our senators’ votes, the oil recovered from the Canadian tar sands will make it to the marketplace, but not via the Keystone Pipeline. Rather, it will travel via rail tank cars — which are safe but not nearly as safe as a pipeline. Our senators did not stop the flow of oil. They merely increased the cost and decreased the safety
of transporting the oil from Canada. Closer to home, my travels have taken me from northwestern to southeastern New Mexico, to the one bright spot in New Mexico’s economy. I have seen Mick firsthand how the oil and Rich gas industry has helped these communities. Help-wanted signs are in abundance, indicating low unemployment and high wages. Our state’s coffers are fuller thanks to revenues from oil and gas leases on public lands. Understandably, some people are concerned that low gasoline prices will increase the rate of global warming. But for those who worry how they will support their families, lower gasoline prices help them make ends meet from paycheck to paycheck. And for those of us who worry about another Mideast war or cold war with Rus-
sia, low crude oil prices decrease revenues to terrorists and countries that want to harm America. New oil production technology has made America the world’s No. 1 oil and gas producer, and has presented us with huge geopolitical opportunities to: u Reduce the odds of Russia re-invading former Eastern Bloc countries; u Prevent more Mideast nations from building nuclear weapons; u Strip Islamic jihadists of funds to wage war against non-believers; u Avoid again sending American soldiers into harm’s way in the Mideast. We could realize all these geopolitical benefits, just from opening a spigot to North American oil. Please join me in urging New Mexico’s U.S. senators to sponsor legislation to once again allow the United States to export oil, and to support the construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. Mick Rich is CEO of Mick Rich Contractors in Albuquerque.
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s a college student, I decided to move to New Mexico because of the outdoor opportunities I knew I would have here in our incredible national parks. Chaco Canyon is one of the places I am most excited to visit. More than 45,000 people from around the world visit Chaco Canyon each year to hike, stargaze and conduct archaeological research. In fact, the park was designated as an International Dark Sky Park last year, gaining recognition for its great night skies. In 2013, the oil and gas industry proposed to frack within a quarter mile of this historical monument. Fracking operations have been described as looking like “a small city,” with enormous drills and mixing trucks, continuous flaring of gas and air pollution turning these areas into an industrial zone. To bring a small city to such a well-visited and loved national park is an upsetting precedent to set. Aren’t our special places worth preserving? I am calling on the Bureau of Land Management to protect Chaco Canyon from the disruptions and dangers of hydraulic fracking. Madeline Rafferty
Albuquerque
Modern lynching The New York City grand jury’s egregious decision of no indictment for the police officer who killed Eric Garner by illegal chokeholding is yet another display of a modern-day lynching against a black male denied the chance for a fair trial. It is obvious that justice is more than a long shot for black males in this country. The explicit video of Officer Daniel Pantaleo choking Garner to death while other officers held him down should have been more than enough for an indictment. How long must we condone inhumane brutality? Officers need to use stun guns or shoot to wound, not kill, as in the case of former Missouri
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Officer Darren Wilson, who shot and killed unarmed teen Michael Brown. In Cleveland, Tim Loehmann, a rookie cop who was deemed unfit in a prior job, shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice for playing with a BB gun. Civil rights crimes of trial by execution put America to shame, prompting recognition of us as a racist police state, not a democracy. True justice would be to indict these officers
for violations of civil rights that result in deaths. Sharlene White
Oceanside, Calif.
Why now? Just think about it. The same people who are protesting the decision in Ferguson, Mo., are the same ones who think that O.J. Simpson was innocent in the slayings of his
ex-wife, Nicole, and Ron Goldman. Right on cue, there was Al Sharpton back in Ferguson. What about Sharpton’s notorious background? What about Michael Brown’s actions in the convenience store before he was unfortunately killed? Facts are stubborn things. And they wonder why the majority of whites are just rolling their eyes and fed up with this stuff? You have got to be real smart to burn down your own neighborhoods, creating more misery. And they wonder why more small-business owners don’t locate in areas where these types of events occur? If black lives matter, and they most certainly do, why aren’t they talking about all of the blackon-black crime in places like the south side of Chicago? James Cardwell
Albuquerque
Advantage owner guilty on 28 charges in fraud case, Dec. 17 Given our judges, I don’t expect [Joe Anthony] “ Montoya to spend any real time in prison. However, it will be interesting to see if he can still cut some kind of deal and start to name names. If so, I think more than a few politicians may suddenly start to sweat.” A.L. news ever!” M.M. “ Best OK, so old Sam [Bregman] loses big again, but “ now how about all the other politicians involved in this?” M.J.
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So, what’s so great about being Mexican? I charitable this season!). Look at my colDear Mexican: The other day, my Italian boyfriend and I were sitting in a cafe umn from last week to catch up on books in Santa Monica, Calif. He asked that’ll make you proud of being a me an interesting question: “If mexicana, then go hang out with you had the choice to be any the undocumented students, nationality in the world, which whose courage and drive will one would you choose?” Being shut up that Italian forever. the proud Latina that I am, I said, Dear Mexican: The one thing “Mexican.” Then he said, “Why? that has me puzzled is what is What have Mexicans done that the deal with the old guy in the is so great?” The only comeback bumblebee suit? They make fun I could think of was Frida Kahlo Gusttavo of him on The Simpsons, and I and Diego Rivera. Please help Arellano laugh, but I do not know why. me come up with more reasons ¡Ask a Mexican! Some version of Bumblebee Guy, why I should be proud to be a usually some old fella cracking Mexican. jokes, is always buzzing into a Smitten with Italians show. Please enlighten. Dear Wabette: Since it’s the holidays, Muchacho Blanco Estúpido and the Mexican is in a giving spirit, graDear Stupid Gabacho Boy: Name of cias to all the tamales de rajas con queso in the character was El Chapulín Colorado — his panza and the bacanora in his bloodThe Red Grasshopper. Played by Roberto stream, I will be kind contigo. While you Gómez Bolaños, the legendary Mexican say you’re proud of being Latina, you also comic who went by the nickname Chesay you have little clue why you should spirito (“Little Shakespeare”) and died last feel this way, so it’s obvious you’re a pocha month. Don’t you already got my book, (an assimilated Mexican, for those of ustedes who aren’t regular readers — man, am where I explain all this? Oh, wait: Christ-
mas charity … if you can prove to me you sent me this question (which no doubt has lingered in the ¡Ask a Mexican! stacks all these years), I’ll send you an autographed copy of my book. See folks? This is why you should read my columna every week, gentle readers — you never know when I might be borracho enough to start giving out stuff … like a sneak preview of Fox’s animated show, Bordertown! Details to come. Happy 2015! So ends another year of this columna, and I want to thank ustedes for another year of questions, rants, love and hate. Your humble Mexican is going to man the rancho by himself the rest of the year so all his newspaper compadres y comadres can spend the holidays on vacation, so ustedes will read a Best Of edition next week, with a new level of desmadre for the first week of the año Nuevo. Ask the Mexican at themexican@aska mexican.net. be his fan on Facebook. follow him on Twitter @gustavoarellano or follow him on Instagram @gustavo_arellano!
Tuesday, December 23, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN
OPINIONS
The West’s oldest newspaper, founded 1849 Robin M. Martin Owner
COMMENTARY: IAN AYRES AND JOHN FABIAN WITT
President Obama: He’s no lame duck NEW HAVEN, Conn. istorians rate presidents by every conceivable quality. One survey of presidential scholars rates presidents along no fewer than 20 dimensions, from best luck (Washington) and best imagination (Theodore Roosevelt) to best intelligence (Jefferson) and best handling of Congress (Lyndon Johnson). And of course, there’s the ultimate prize: Best president, a distinction Lincoln and Franklin Delano Roosevelt have traded back and forth since at least the first modern survey in 1948. What about least lame duck? President Barack Obama is making a run for the title. Since the midterm elections, in his first month and a half as a lame duck, Obama has taken dramatic action on immigration, climate change and now, normalizing relations with Cuba. The idea of a lame duck goes back to the mid-18th century. Jobbers on the London Stock Exchange used the term to describe brokers who were near default. Such men, it was said, waddled off with their credit destroyed. Americans adapted the term to politics. For more than 140 years after the creation of the American republic, senators and congressmen who lost re-election bids had a long five months left to serve out their terms. (Many gathered in a White House hallway known to Washington wags as Lame Duck Alley, desperately seeking patronage jobs from the president.) The second session of each Congress even came to be known as the “lame-duck session” — until 1933, when the 20th Amendment moved the end of congressional terms to January from March and created a 17-day lame-duck window between the beginning of the new Congress’ term and the end of the incumbent president’s term. But it was the 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951, that truly invented the modern lame-duck presidency, by prohibiting presidents from run-
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I ning for a third term. Obama is the fifth president since then to confront the problem of trying to remain effective during a final twoyear congressional session. (The others were Dwight D. Eisenhower, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.) Every one of these five faced, during their last two years, a House and a Senate controlled by the opposition party. Legislative accomplishments in these periods were few and far between. Reagan got mired in the muck of the Iran-Contra affair. Clinton’s main accomplishment was avoiding conviction in the Senate after his impeachment in the House. But something strange has happened in our last two presidencies. The lame-duck phenomenon has changed. In our new political marketplace, the decline of powerful party organizations and the rise of hyperpartisan politics mean that presidents have much less political capital even at the height of their terms. At the same time, they have unprecedented capacity for unilateral executive authority. The great constraints on using
that authority are re-election and the midterm congressional elections. But once those are over, the new end-of-term president is not a lame duck anymore. He is a new and more muscular animal altogether. Bush’s final two years in office were his best. In 2008 he displayed the fortitude to resist the laissez-faire do-nothings and helped keep us out of a second Great Depression through a bailout of the American International Group. Obama has been even more audacious in leveraging his executive power. He is acting for the first time as if he’s comfortable being president. What else might an unfettered Obama do? First, he might realize that there is yet another election. Reagan is the only lame duck to have handed over the presidency to his own party. The lame duck who wants to be loyal to his party needs to avoid taking unpopular actions during his successor’s campaign. This means that Obama should concentrate his unilateral actions now, before the 2016 campaign begins in earnest. Second, he should think about doing and saying those
needful things that only a president who is not again seeking office can say and do. He might find a way to, finally, close the Guantánamo Bay prison complex. Or just before the 2017 inauguration, he could commute the sentences of the 50,000 nonviolent drug offenders who have been sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison. That would be memorable. Could a Republican successor reverse these actions? Not easily. Executive action often creates new contractual obligations (as Bush’s bailouts did) and new rights (as Obama’s immigration action has) that are hard to roll back. Finally, he should heed the example of Eisenhower, whose 1961 farewell address warned of the military-industrial complex, and not forget the importance of last words. So far, Obama’s most memorable line is the slogan that helped him in 2008. Can Obama became our best lame duck? To paraphrase him: Yes, he can. Ian Ayres and John Fabian Witt, who wrote this column for The New York Times, are professors at Yale Law School.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
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anta Fe is experiencing a great loss with the apparent demise of the Santa Fe Southern Railway. I guess XTrain meant well but misread the audience potential in light of the ambience of Santa Fe. I hope some entity will step forward and restart the train and highlight the train’s historic role in Santa Fe as well as the role of railroading in general. There are many “trainiacs” who travel the country to ride on historic and unique rails, but with XTrain, we lost that audience. We also lost the many loads of school kids, as well as families, who took, and for the first time experienced, what it was like to travel in “the old days,” before air travel. So once more: Who will be the “rich uncle” and step forward to resurrect the Santa Fe Southern Railway — even as a lively static display, with meals and music: a new, cool venue?
Catholic activist,” Dec. 12). The photo showed a nude woman and the paper printed it on the feast day of Our Lady, on the front page. I complained and was grateful to receive calls from the editor and others at the newspaper. I am so grateful that staff at the paper was caring enough to call me back. Instead of a canceled subscription, you have a grateful customer. I realize how much work there must be in composing a daily paper such as The New Mexican. Please continue to provide such timely and quality news as you have and also to show interest in your customers’ needs. May God bless your efforts.
Karl Kregor
This letter is for you Santa Feans who, like me, assume my credit card charges are OK and make only a cursory, if any, check to verify that. This is not a good choice as illustrated by the following tale. Early in December, a friend and I ate at a well-known restaurant in Santa Fe and split the bill between our credit cards. The $20 charges for the meal
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Satisfied customer Recently, The Santa Fe New Mexican carried a photo of an artist’s wrongful depiction of Our Lady of Guadalupe (“Scantily clad ‘Guadalupe’ angers local
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were made correctly, but an additional charge for almost $80 was made on my card. About a week later, a series of more than 20 erroneous charges were made, amounting to about $500 in all. I discovered this by accident when I checked online to see if a particular charge had appeared. I found the 20-plus erroneous pending charges and then found the erroneous restaurant charge made a week earlier. I will pay more attention to my credit card record. Ernie Bryant
Los Alamos
Thanks, officers I wish to express my eternal gratitude to three members of the Santa Fe Police Department for coming to my assistance and directing traffic at the intersection of Paseo de Peralta and Guadalupe streets after I was involved in a minor one-car accident early Wednesday morning, Dec. 17. They helped avert what could have been a major catastrophe. Unfortunately, I never got their names. John McClure
t shouldn’t have to be said, but part of the sharing of cultures so important to New Mexico is the necessity of respecting what is private. For example, at most Indian dances and ceremonies, photographs are strictly forbidden. That the ban on photography and description needs to be mentioned once more, just as winter ceremonials are taking place, is a shame. But look at this recent post — on Facebook, of all places, from Taos Pueblo. “The Holiday season is upon us again. As always, our home is open to the public during our winter dances. It is with a heavy heart to report that our sacred songs were recorded in secret by a visitor, then put on SoundCloud.” The post goes on to say, “this atrocity was committed during the last Turtle Dance by a SoundCloud user who goes by the name of Kristabobista. This highly disrespectful act has saddened our entire community to the point where many have voiced concern and want to close our winter ceremonies to the public.” Already, Zuni Pueblo leaders restrict movement during the sacred Shalako ceremony. The Hopi people limit outsiders at their Snake Dance. Kivas, of course, are off limits at all pueblos. Once, people of different backgrounds could share in the sacred nature of the ceremonies. Today, tribal peoples are having to shut outsiders out to maintain control over their heritage — sacred items have been stolen over the years, and now, there could be a theft of sacred songs or prayers. Such exclusion is a loss for the greater world, which needs the prayer and peaceful nature of these ceremonies. To outsiders, the opportunity to watch the deer dancers enter a plaza to the rhythm of the drums is a gift to be cherished. What it isn’t is another notch in the belt of a tourist or cultural exploiter determined to do New Mexico right. As Taos Pueblo says, “we allow people to attend our winter dances out of the goodness of our hearts. No monetary value is involved, as there is no charge to enter the village on these days. How can people have this ugly sense of entitlement? … If you plan to come to the pueblo during the winter dances, please be mindful of where you are. It is a privilege, not a right to witness our dances. You are in our home, please respect our culture and community.” People shouldn’t have to be told to keep some moments private. Yet, in this age of life through Facebook, people share the minutiae of their lives on social media. It’s wise of Taos Pueblo to use modern communication to remind its visitors that, yes, not everything the pueblo does belongs to the world. The bigger message to everyone is simple. Put away those smartphones. Turn off the Internet. Disconnect from the world. Watch the dancers and feel the drums. Be in the moment. That’s a gift of the dances that even outsiders can take home to savor in the year ahead.
The past 100 years From The Santa Fe New Mexican: Dec. 23, 1964: A confession from a person suspected of a crime may be a thing of the past in Santa Fe. Police Chief A.B. Martinez Sr. said he has just about made up his mind to instruct his officers not to attempt to get a confession from a suspect. In a case where a suspect is not caught in the act of committing a felony, “it is safest if we do not attempt to obtain a confession. Suspects have to be apprised of their rights and may obtain an attorney before any statements may be taken. We’ll just work doggedly to gather evidence and present it to the district attorney.” Dec. 23, 1989: The Los Alamos National Laboratory announced a voluntary retirement program Friday intended to reduce its staff by the equivalent of 400 full-time workers.
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The following water statistics of December 19 are the most recent supplied by the City Water Division (in millions of gallons). Total water produced from: Canyon Water Treatment Plant: 0.000 Buckman Water Treatment Plant: 5.817 City Wells: 0.000 Buckman Wells: 0.000 Total water produced by water system: 5.817 Amount delivered to Las Campanas: Golf course: 0.000, domestic: 0.083 Santa Fe Canyon reservoir storage: 12.3 percent of capacity; daily inflow 1.03 million gallons. A partial list of the City of Santa Fe’s Comprehensive Water Conservation Requirements currently in effect: • Irrigation water leaving the intended area is not permitted. Wasting water is not allowed. • Using water to clean hard surfaces with a hose or power washer is prohibited. • Hoses used in manual car washing MUST be equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle. • Swimming pools and spas must be covered when not in use. For a complete list of requirements call: 955-4225 http://www.santafenm.gov/waterconservation
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — An orangutan that has lived 20 years at the Buenos Aires zoo is entitled to some legal rights enjoyed by humans, an Argentine court has ruled, a decision the ape’s attorney called unprecedented and a ticket to greater freedom. The ruling comes a month after a local animal rights group filed a habeas corpus writ in favor of Sandra, who was born in Germany but has lived in captivity in Buenos Aires most of her life. “Following a dynamic … judicial interpretation, it is necessary to recognize that the animal is subject to rights, and should be protected,” said the Dec. 18 ruling, published Monday by the official judicial news agency. Andres Gil Dominguez, who represented the orangutan, said the “unprecedented” ruling paves the way for the habeas corpus rights to be accepted by the courts and for Sandra to be released at a sanctuary. “It sets a precedent that changes the paradigm of animal guardianship and will
impact their rights. … It will lead to a lot of discussions,” Gil Dominguez told The Associated Press. “From this ruling forward … the discussion will be whether captivity in itself damages their rights.” Earlier this month, a New York appeals court ruled that a chimpanzee is not entitled to the rights of a human and does not have to be freed by its owner. The three-judge Appellate Division panel was unanimous in denying “legal personhood” to Tommy, who lives alone in a cage in upstate Fulton County. A trial-level court had previously denied the Nonhuman Rights Project’s effort to have Tommy released. The group’s lawyer, Steven Wise, told the appeals court in October that the chimp’s living conditions are akin to a person in unlawful solitary confinement. Wise argued that animals with human qualities, such as chimps, deserve basic rights, including freedom from imprisonment. He has also sought the release of three other chimps in New York and said he plans similar cases in other states. But the mid-level appeals court said there is neither precedent nor legal basis for treating animals as persons.
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Newsmakers Donny and Marie extend their Vegas show dates
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Sibling singers Donny and Marie Osmond will be singing at the Flamingo Las Vegas at least through the end of 2015. Caesars Entertainment Corp. announced Monday that the duo has signed on to keep performing at the hotel-casino through the end of next year.
Rod Blagojevich’s brother: I was ‘pawn’
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CHICAGO — The brother of imprisoned former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich says in a new book that prosecutors tried to use him as a pawn to get his sibling on charges that he attempted to sell President Barack Obama’s old Senate seat. Robert Blagojevich’s publisher gave The Associated Press an advance copy of the book. Rod Blagojevich was convicted of corruption at a 2011 retrial and is serving a 14-year prison term. The book claims prosecutor Reid Schar proposed dismissing charges against Robert if he talked his brother into pleading guilty before their joint 2010 trial. Charges were dropped against Robert after that trial deadlocked. The Associated Press
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Carriers: No delays in holiday deliveries
top picks
By Mae Anderson The Associated Press
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7 p.m. on NBC One Direction: The TV Special The members of the wildly popular band One Direction — Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson — present their first network TV special in a new hour that provides a candid look at the group drawn from the South American leg of their recent tour. 7 p.m. on ABC Shrek the Halls Shrek (voice of Mike Myers) isn’t a Christmas kind of guy, but Fiona (voice of Cameron Diaz) loves the holiday, so he goes along — with a little help from Donkey (voice of Eddie Murphy) and the rest of the fairy-tale gang. Shrek and Fiona are pictured. 7 p.m. on CBS NCIS When dozens of children from military families are stricken with a mysterious illness, Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his colleagues try to pinpoint the cause. Abby and Jimmy (Pauley Perrette, Brian Dietzen) work with the Naval Medical Research Center on finding a cure for the ailing kids before the holidays in “Homesick.”
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Packages are sorted Dec. 15 on a conveyer belt before being loaded onto trucks for delivery at a FedEx facility in Marietta, Ga. FedEx, UPS and e-commerce retailers are trying to avoid the problems that occurred last year when severe winter weather and a surge in late orders caused delivery delays. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
8 p.m. on ABC The Year: 2014 ABC News’ now-annual recap of the preceding 12 months finds host Robin Roberts and others, including David Muir and George Stephanopoulos, showcasing major stories and personalities of that time span. Music stars Taylor Swift and Meghan Trainor are among the celebrities cited, and racial unrest, ISIS and the Ebola outbreak are included in recollections of the year’s top headlines. Amy Robach, Michael Strahan and Dan Harris also contribute segments. 8 p.m. on TBS Ground Floor In the new episode “Space Invaders,” Brody (Skylar Astin) suffers a brutal case of “sticker shock” when he gets his first ground-floor paycheck and finally grasps how much less money he is making now. Forced to give up his pricey apartment, he crashes with girlfriend Jenny (Briga Heelan).
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ATLANTA — As the holiday shopping season winds down, FedEx, UPS and online retailers are using the last few days to try to avoid the problems that occurred last year when severe winter weather and a surge in late orders from shoppers caused delivery delays. UPS spent $500 million this year upgrading its systems and processes and increased the number of seasonal workers it hired 11 percent to 90,000 to 95,000. UPS spokesman Andy McGowan said he expected packages to be delivered as planned. “All UPS air and ground operations are operating smoothly, he said. FedEx predicted its busiest day would be a week earlier, on Dec. 15, when it expected to move 22.6 million packages. It added 50,000 seasonal workers to help with demand this year and invested in a new software system called Radar
for FedEx Express that helps supervisors anticipate fluctuations in package arrivals hours before an airplane carrying cargo lands. “The fallout from last year was a lot of disappointed customers. They don’t care about the weather if they don’t get their package on time,” said Jeff Wise, managing director of Southeast district operations in Atlanta. Package carriers also say they have been working closely with e-commerce retailers to help avoid problems. “We are working with the biggest e-commerce shippers in an ongoing collaboration to understand their needs,” said Sean Healy, VP of Global Planning and Engineering for FedEx Express. “ So far, improvements seem to be working according to tracking-software firm ShipMatrix Inc., which said that during the week ended Dec. 13, UPS deliveries were on time 95 percent, compared to 92 percent last year.
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UNM has final tuneup vs. Grand Canyon Team plays in Phoenix tonight before week off for Christmas break By Will Webber
UP NEXT Tuesday: New Mexico (8-3) at Grand Canyon (6-7), 7 p.m. TV: Cox Sports (only in regional outlets). Radio: KVSF-AM (1400) and KKOB-AM (770). Live stats: www.gculopes.com
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On Sunday it was announced that the University of New Mexico basketball team will be spending next Christmas in Hawaii exchanging pleasantries with teams like Oklahoma, Auburn, Harvard and BYU in
the Diamond Head Classic. This holiday season they’ll be making an early trip to the Valley of the Sun for one final nonconference tuneup game on Tuesday night. Winners of five straight, the Lobos (8-3)
face Grand Canyon (6-7) in Phoenix at 7 p.m. Following that comes an eightday break where the players will get a chance to go home and before returning to action on New Year’s Eve in the Mountain West opener against Fresno State in The Pit. UNM head coach said it was the team’s goal to head into the holiday break with nine wins after it lost at home on Nov. 30 against Southern California. All the team has done since then is win — and win with a
sense of purpose. Defense has been the name of the game in December. Four of the team’s five wins this month have come with their opponents scoring 55 or fewer points. It’s all part of the team’s process of learning its strengths and weaknesses, said head coach Craig Neal. “Don’t show people what you can’t do and show them your weaknesses,” he said. “Show people what you can
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Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston was cleared of the accusations he faced at a student code of conduct hearing involving an alleged sexual assault. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
MONDAY NIGHT MELTDOWN BENGALS 38, BRONCOS 27
Manning’s picks costly Cincinnati punches ticket to playoffs with 4 interceptions of Denver’s QB
Lawyer: ‘Fix was in’ over Winston Florida State QB cleared in school review of sexual assault claim By Kareem Copeland The Associated Press
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The lawyer for Jameis Winston’s accuser says “the fix was in” when Florida State cleared the star quarterback of violating the school’s code of conduct. Baine Kerr, one of the woman’s lawyers, said the university did not conduct a fair hearing earlier this month. “I don’t want to impugn the proceeding as corrupt, but I think it was biased and the fix was in,” Kerr said in a phone interview with The Associated Press. “It’s all about a football game 10 days from today. It turned out to be just a predetermined whitewash to keep a guy playing football.” A two-day hearing was held this month to determine whether the 2013 Heisman winner violated sections of the conduct code— two for sexual misconduct, two for endangerment. Former Florida Supreme Court Justice Major Harding ruled the evidence was “insufficient to satisfy the burden of proof.” Prosecutor Willie Meggs made a similar decision a year ago when he decided not to criminally charge Winston, citing lack of evidence. Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders make a reception against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Terence Newman on Monday in Cincinnati. The Broncos staged a third-quarter rally, but were not able to hold on to the lead. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL CONROY/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
By Joe Kay The Associated Press
CINCINNATI ith everything on the line, the Bengals picked off Peyton Manning in the closing minutes — twice, no less — and ran themselves right back into the playoffs. One breakthrough win gave them a chance for another. Dre Kirkpatrick returned Manning’s third interception of the game for a touchdown in the closing minutes on Monday night, completing a
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rain-soaked rally for a 37-28 victory over the Denver Broncos and a spot in the playoffs. The Bengals (10-4-1) secured a playoff berth for the fourth consecutive season, a franchise record.
They’ll play in Pittsburgh next Sunday night, with the winner taking the AFC North title. And then, Cincinnati will get yet another chance to break one of the longest playoff droughts in NFL history — no postseason victory since the 1990 season. First, they go to Pittsburgh to determine when and where they’ll play. “Well, we have another hump day next week,” coach Marvin Lewis said. Kirkpatrick’s 30-yard return with
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NBA
New hope rises in Milwaukee New owners hope to fix once-glorious Bucks By Jon Krawczynski The Associated Press
2014’S TOP PLAYS
Beckham’s one-handed catch among year’s best By Eddie Pells The Associated Press
Some of them won the game, some of them saved the game and others made for some very impressive eye candy. Odell Beckham Jr., James Rodriguez, Richard Sherman and Aaron Harrison were among those who put their distinctive stamp on sports in 2014 with shots, catches and plays that nearly broke the Internet and led off all the highlight shows. A quick review of some of the best plays of the year: Odell’s opus: This one blew up almost within minutes of it happening. Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr., who regularly practices the onehanded grab, made the catch of the year against the Cowboys. Quarterback Eli Manning threw a high pass
down the right sideline and Beckham freed himself after tangling feet and arms with defensive back Brandon Carr. Beckham reached his right hand behind his head, grabbed the ball and cradled it into his stomach while falling to his back in the front corner of the end zone, as the yellow flag flew for the pass-interference call against Carr. Through it all, Beckham’s left hand never touched the ball. Tip and talk: Before The Rant, there was The Tip. Richard Sherman’s game-saving swataway from Michael Crabtree in the NFC championship game wrapped up Seattle’s trip to the Super Bowl and came only moments before his rant in a postgame interview with Erin Andrews that drew more attention that his play on the field. With the Seahawks protecting a six-point lead with 32 seconds left
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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. makes a one-handed catch for a touchdown Nov. 23 against Dallas Cowboys cornerback Brandon Carr in East Rutherford, N.J. KATHY WILLENS/ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
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Editor’s note: The Associated Press will periodically look at the changing landscape of the NBA during the season from varied perspectives: A player’s viewpoint, from the bench, and from the business side. In this installment, the new Milwaukee Bucks ownership group provides an inside look from the front office: MILWAUKEE — When Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry jumped into the NBA last year with a $550 million bid for the Milwaukee Bucks, they saw an opportunity to become members of an exclusive club. They now own a franchise in a league with a global reach, giving the New York financial titans a chance to mesh business and sports in a way they had never before been able to do. They also saw a blank slate. The Bucks have made it out of the first round of the playoffs one time in the last 25 years, play in a dinosaur of an arena and in need of fresh ideas to breathe some energy into them.
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FOOTBALL NFL American Conference East y-New England Miami Buffalo N.Y. Jets South y-Indianapolis Houston Jacksonville Tennessee North x-Cincinnati x-Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland West y-Denver San Diego Kansas City Oakland
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National Conference East W L T Pct PF PA y-Dallas 11 4 0 .733 423 335 Philadelphia 9 6 0 .600 440 374 N.Y. Giants 6 9 0 .400 354 366 Washington 4 11 0 .267 284 394 South W L T Pct PF PA Carolina 6 8 1 .433 305 371 Atlanta 6 9 0 .400 378 383 New Orleans 6 9 0 .400 378 404 Tampa Bay 2 13 0 .133 257 387 North W L T Pct PF PA x-Detroit 11 4 0 .733 301 252 x-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 456 328 Minnesota 6 9 0 .400 312 334 Chicago 5 10 0 .333 310 429 West W L T Pct PF PA x-Seattle 11 4 0 .733 374 248 x-Arizona 11 4 0 .733 293 279 San Francisco 7 8 0 .467 286 323 St. Louis 6 9 0 .400 318 334 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Monday’s Game Cincinnati 37, Denver 28 Sunday’s Results Houston 25, Baltimore 13 Detroit 20, Chicago 14 Atlanta 30, New Orleans 14 Miami 37, Minnesota 35 Carolina 17, Cleveland 13 Green Bay 20, Tampa Bay 3 Pittsburgh 20, Kansas City 12 New England 17, N.Y. Jets 16 N.Y. Giants 37, St. Louis 27 Oakland 26, Buffalo 24 Dallas 42, Indianapolis 7 Seattle 35, Arizona 6 Sunday, Dec. 28 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 11 a.m. Jacksonville at Houston, 11 a.m. San Diego at Kansas City, 11 a.m. Chicago at Minnesota, 11 a.m. Carolina at Atlanta, 11 a.m. Cleveland at Baltimore, 11 a.m. Dallas at Washington, 11 a.m. N.Y. Jets at Miami, 11 a.m. Buffalo at New England, 11 a.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 11 a.m. New Orleans at Tampa Bay, 11 a.m. Detroit at Green Bay, 11 a.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 2:25 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 2:25 p.m. Oakland at Denver, 2:25 p.m. Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, 6:30 p.m.
NFL Boxscore Bengals 37, Broncos 28 Denver 7 0 21 0—28 Cincinnati 7 13 7 10—37 First Quarter Den—Talib 33 interception return (Barth kick), 10:32. Cin—Hill 85 run (Nugent kick), 10:09. Second Quarter Cin—FG Nugent 37, 10:23. Cin—Gresham 2 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 7:56. Cin—FG Nugent 49, 1:03. Third Quarter Den—Anderson 1 run (Barth kick), 14:12. Cin—Bernard 22 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 12:35. Den—Sanders 4 pass from Manning (Barth kick), 9:08. Den—Sanders 5 pass from Manning (Barth kick), 1:29. Fourth Quarter Cin—FG Nugent 23, 7:49. Cin—Kirkpatrick 30 interception return (Nugent kick), 2:41. A—66,107. Den Cin First downs 22 20 Total Net Yards 385 353 Rushes-yards 19-85 37-207 Passing 300 146 Punt Returns 3-14 3-72 Kickoff Returns 3-121 3-134 Interceptions Ret. 1-33 4-44 Comp-Att-Int 28-44-4 17-26-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-11 0-0 Punts 6-47.2 5-42.2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-Yards 6-72 7-45 Time of Possession 28:22 31:38 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Denver, Anderson 18-83, Thompson 1-2. Cincinnati, Hill 22-147, Bernard 8-36, Dalton 6-25, Sanzenbacher 1-(minus 1). PASSING—Denver, Manning 28-44-4311. Cincinnati, Dalton 17-26-1-146. RECEIVING—Denver, Anderson 8-55, D.Thomas 7-115, Sanders 6-70, Welker 4-30, J.Thomas 2-33, Tamme 1-8. Cincinnati, Gresham 9-62, Bernard 5-45, Sanu 1-16, Tate 1-12, Sanzenbacher 1-11. MISSED FIELD GOALS—Denver, Barth 49 (WL).
NFC Leaders Week 16 Quarterbacks Romo, DAL A. Rodgers, GBY Brees, NOR M. Ryan, ATL R. Wilson, SEA C. Palmer, ARI E. Manning, NYG Cutler, CHI Rushers D. Murray, DAL M. Lynch, SEA L. McCoy, PHL Lacy, GBY A. Morris, WAS Forte, CHI Gore, SNF Ma. Ingram, NOR Receivers Ju. Jones, ATL G. Tate, DET Forte, CHI J. Nelson, GBY Cobb, GBY D. Bryant, DAL Jeffery, CHI Maclin, PHL
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NCAA FOOTBALL FBS Bowls Monday’s Game Miami Beach Bowl Memphis 55, BYU 48, 2OT Saturday’s Games New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 16, Nevada 3 New Mexico Bowl - At Albuquerque Utah State 21, UTEP 6 Las Vegas Bowl Utah 45, Colorado State 10 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl - At Boise Air Force 38, Western Michigan 24 Camelia Bowl - At Montgomery, Ala. Bowling Green 33, South Alabama 28 Tuesday, Dec. 23 Boca Raton (Fla.) Bowl Marshall (12-1) vs. Northern Illinois (11-2), 4 p.m. (ESPN) Poinsettia Bowl - At San Diego Navy (7-5) vs. San Diego State (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 24 Bahamas Bowl - At Nassau Western Kentucky (7-5) vs. Central Michigan (7-5), 10 a.m. (ESPN) Hawaii Bowl - At Honolulu Rice (7-5) vs. Fresno State (6-7), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 26 Heart of Dallas Bowl Illinois (6-6) vs. Louisiana Tech (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Quick Lane Bowl - At Detroit Rutgers (7-5) vs. North Carolina (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) St. Petersburg (Fla.) Bowl UCF (9-3) vs. N.C. State (7-5), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl - At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 11 a.m. (ESPN) Sun Bowl - At El Paso, Texas Duke (9-3) vs. Arizona State (9-3), 12 p.m. (CBS) Independence Bowl - At Shreveport, La. Miami (6-6) vs. South Carolina (6-6), 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl - At Bronx, N.Y. Boston College (7-5) vs. Penn State (6-6), 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl - At San Diego Nebraska (9-3) vs. Southern Cal (8-4), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl - At Memphis, Tenn. West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), 12 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl - At Orlando, Fla. Clemson (9-3) vs. Oklahoma (8-4), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Texas Bowl - At Houston Texas (6-6) vs. Arkansas (6-6), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Dec. 30 Music City Bowl - At Nashville, Tenn. Notre Dame (7-5) vs. LSU (8-4), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl - At Charlotte, N.C. Louisville (9-3) vs. Georgia (9-3), 4:30 p.m. (ESPN) Fosters Farm Bowl - At Santa Clara, Calif. Stanford (7-5) vs. Maryland (7-5), 8 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Dec. 31 Peach Bowl - At Atlanta Mississippi (9-3) vs. TCU (11-1), 10:30 a.m. (ESPN) Fiesta Bowl - At Glendale, Ariz. Boise State (11-2) vs. Arizona (10-3), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl - At Miami Gardens, Fla. Mississippi State (10-2) vs. Georgia Tech (10-3), 6 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 1 Outback Bowl - At Tampa, Fla. Wisconsin (10-3) vs. Auburn (8-4), 10 a.m. (ESPN2) Cotton Bowl Classic - At Arlington, Texas Michigan State (10-2) vs. Baylor (11-1), 10:30 a.m. (ESPN) Citrus Bowl - At Orlando, Fla. Minnesota (8-4) vs. Missouri (10-3), 11 a.m. (ABC) Rose Bowl - At Pasadena, Calif. Playoff semifinal: Oregon (12-1) vs. Florida State (13-0), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Sugar Bowl - At New Orleans Playoff semifinal: Alabama (12-1) vs. Ohio State (12-1), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 2 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 10 a.m. (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl - At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 1:20 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl - At San Antonio UCLA (9-3) vs. Kansas State (9-3), 4:45 p.m. (ESPN) Cactus Bowl - At Tempe, Ariz. Oklahoma State (6-6) vs. Washington (8-5), 8:15 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 3 Birmingham (Ala.) Bowl Florida (6-5) vs. East Carolina (8-4), 11 a.m. (ESPN2) GoDaddy Bowl - At Mobile, Ala. Toledo (8-4) vs. Arkansas State (7-5), 7 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 10 Medal of Honor Bowl - At Charleston, S.C. American vs. National, 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 College Football Championship At Arlington, Texas Sugar Bowl winner vs. Rose Bowl winner, 6:30 p.m. (ESPN)
FCS Playoffs Championship Saturday, Jan. 10 - At Frisco, Texas North Dakota State (14-1) vs. Illinois State (13-1), 11 a.m.
NAIA Division II Playoffs Championship Saturday, Dec. 20 - At Kansas City, Kan. Colorado State-Pueblo 13, Minnesota State-(Mankato) 0
NBA Eastern Conference Atlantic Toronto Brooklyn Boston New York Philadelphia Southeast Atlanta Washington Miami Orlando Charlotte Central Chicago Cleveland Milwaukee Indiana Detroit
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NBA Boxscores Hornets 110, Nuggets 82 DENVER (82) Chandler 3-4 0-0 6, Faried 2-3 4-5 8, Mozgov 1-4 0-0 2, Lawson 8-15 0-0 18, Afflalo 4-12 1-2 9, Hickson 1-3 0-2 2, Gee 4-8 7-7 15, Robinson 3-14 0-0 6, Nurkic 3-9 2-2 8, Harris 0-4 4-6 4, Green 2-6 0-0 4. Totals 31-82 18-24 82. CHARLOTTE (110) Kidd-Gilchrist 2-4 1-2 5, Zeller 4-7 2-4 10, Jefferson 10-13 2-4 22, Walker 5-12 6-6 18, Henderson 2-5 0-0 4, Biyombo 3-3 0-0 6, Williams 1-5 2-2 4, Neal 5-8 2-2 13, Hairston 4-11 0-0 10, Roberts 3-5 0-0 7, Pargo 2-3 0-0 6, Maxiell 2-2 1-2 5, Taylor 0-2 0-2 0. Totals 43-80 16-24 110. Denver 18 22 17 25—82 Charlotte 28 30 26 26—110 3-Point Goals—Denver 2-18 (Lawson 2-3, Gee 0-1, Faried 0-1, Chandler 0-1, Harris 0-3, Afflalo 0-3, Robinson 0-6), Charlotte 8-19 (Pargo 2-3, Hairston 2-5, Walker 2-5, Neal 1-1, Roberts 1-1, Taylor 0-1, Williams 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Denver 47 (Faried 9), Charlotte 55 (Hairston 10). Assists—Denver 11 (Lawson 4), Charlotte 23 (Walker 9). Total Fouls— Denver 20, Charlotte 21. A—16,913 (19,077).
Rockets 110, Trail Blazers 95 PORTLAND (95) Batum 1-3 0-0 2, Leonard 5-11 0-0 13, Freeland 1-3 2-2 4, Lillard 6-16 6-6 18, Matthews 5-10 1-1 14, Blake 3-6 0-0 8, Kaman 4-7 1-2 9, Robinson 0-2 0-0 0, McCollum 6-9 3-3 17, Wright 0-1 4-4 4, Crabbe 0-1 0-0 0, Barton 2-6 0-0 4, Claver 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 34-76 17-18 95. HOUSTON (110) Ariza 3-9 0-0 7, Motiejunas 4-9 1-2 10, Howard 7-11 2-2 16, Beverley 4-9 0-0 11, Harden 14-26 12-13 44, Dorsey 1-1 0-2 2, Brewer 5-10 0-1 12, Papanikolaou 0-3 0-0 0, Shved 1-4 0-0 3, Terry 2-4 0-0 5, Johnson 0-0 0-0 0, Canaan 0-1 0-0 0, Black 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-87 15-20 110. Portland 33 20 23 19—95 Houston 37 36 23 14—110 3-Point Goals—Portland 10-27 (Matthews 3-5, Leonard 3-7, McCollum 2-3, Blake 2-4, Wright 0-1, Batum 0-1, Crabbe 0-1, Lillard 0-5), Houston 13-36 (Harden 4-9, Beverley 3-6, Brewer 2-4, Shved 1-2, Motiejunas 1-3, Terry 1-3, Ariza 1-6, Canaan 0-1, Papanikolaou 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Portland 44 (Kaman 6), Houston 50 (Howard 13). Assists— Portland 19 (Lillard, McCollum, Batum 3), Houston 22 (Harden 7). Total Fouls—Portland 23, Houston 22. Technicals—Matthews, McCollum, Papanikolaou, Terry. Flagrant Fouls— Matthews. A—18,316 (18,023).
Jazz 97, Grizzlies 91 UTAH (97) Hayward 7-12 5-8 21, Favors 5-12 5-6 15, Kanter 6-11 0-0 13, Burke 3-8 1-1 8, Burks 7-14 7-8 23, Gobert 1-6 0-0 2, Exum 2-3 0-0 6, Hood 2-8 2-4 7, Ingles 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 34-75 20-27 97. MEMPHIS (91) Prince 0-3 0-0 0, Koufos 2-4 1-2 5, Gasol 10-22 4-4 24, Conley 12-22 0-0 28, Lee 6-14 1-1 13, Udrih 0-3 0-0 0, Carter 4-7 2-2 12, Leuer 2-9 0-0 4, Adams 2-2 0-0 5. Totals 38-86 8-9 91. Utah 19 25 26 27—97 Memphis 22 21 25 23—91 3-Point Goals—Utah 9-19 (Hayward 2-2, Exum 2-3, Burks 2-4, Kanter 1-1, Burke 1-4, Hood 1-5), Memphis 7-23 (Conley 4-6, Carter 2-4, Adams 1-1, Prince 0-1, Gasol 0-1, Leuer 0-1, Udrih 0-2, Lee 0-7). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Utah 59 (Gobert 16), Memphis 38 (Gasol 12). Assists—Utah 20 (Hayward, Burks, Burke, Hood 4), Memphis 22 (Gasol 5). Total Fouls— Utah 15, Memphis 18. A—16,991 (18,119).
Bulls 129, Raptors 120 TORONTO (120) J.Johnson 7-10 2-2 16, A.Johnson 1-6 0-0 2, Valanciunas 8-18 4-6 20, Lowry 12-22 6-10 34, Ross 6-16 0-0 17, Williams 3-10 6-6 12, Patterson 5-10 2-4 12, Vasquez 1-7 0-0 2, Hansbrough 0-0 3-4 3, Hayes 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 44-100 23-32 120.
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CHICAGO (129) Dunleavy 1-4 0-0 3, Gasol 2-7 10-10 14, Noah 4-4 6-8 14, Rose 12-19 5-6 29, Butler 7-16 11-11 27, Gibson 5-10 0-0 10, Hinrich 1-2 0-0 3, Brooks 6-10 4-4 17, Mirotic 2-2 7-8 12. Totals 40-74 43-47 129. Toronto 33 33 17 37—120 Chicago 33 27 20 49—129 3-Point Goals—Toronto 9-30 (Ross 5-11, Lowry 4-8, J.Johnson 0-1, Vasquez 0-3, Patterson 0-3, Williams 0-4), Chicago 6-12 (Butler 2-3, Dunleavy 1-1, Mirotic 1-1, Hinrich 1-2, Brooks 1-2, Rose 0-3). Fouled Out—Ross. Rebounds—Toronto 53 (Valanciunas, Patterson 9), Chicago 50 (Butler 11). Assists—Toronto 15 (Williams, Vasquez 4), Chicago 20 (Noah, Butler 4). Total Fouls—Toronto 30, Chicago 20. Technicals—Chicago Coach Thibodeau, Chicago defensive three second. A—21,846 (20,917).
Spurs 125, Clippers 118 L.A. CLIPPERS (118) Barnes 2-4 0-0 4, Griffin 10-20 2-4 22, Jordan 4-4 1-3 9, Paul 8-17 6-7 25, Redick 6-13 4-6 21, Crawford 6-15 6-6 18, Farmar 2-6 2-2 7, Davis 4-5 1-1 9, Bullock 1-1 0-0 3, Turkoglu 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 43-86 22-29 118. SAN ANTONIO (125) Anderson 2-4 0-0 5, Duncan 9-16 3-4 21, Splitter 3-4 0-0 6, Parker 11-18 3-4 26, Green 3-5 2-2 11, Belinelli 3-4 0-0 9, Ginobili 7-11 3-4 19, Diaw 9-11 3-8 23, Joseph 1-1 0-0 3, Baynes 0-1 0-0 0, Bonner 1-2 0-0 2, Ayres 0-0 0-0 0, Daye 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 49-77 14-22 125. L.A. Clippers 33 27 30 28—118 San Antonio 35 37 23 30—125 3-Point Goals—L.A. Clippers 10-24 (Redick 5-8, Paul 3-6, Bullock 1-1, Farmar 1-2, Turkoglu 0-1, Barnes 0-1, Crawford 0-5), San Antonio 13-23 (Belinelli 3-4, Green 3-5, Diaw 2-3, Ginobili 2-5, Joseph 1-1, Anderson 1-2, Parker 1-2, Bonner 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—L.A. Clippers 46 (Jordan 11), San Antonio 40 (Duncan 12). Assists—L.A. Clippers 23 (Paul 9), San Antonio 37 (Ginobili 10). Total Fouls—L.A. Clippers 22, San Antonio 19. Technicals—San Antonio defensive three second. A—18,581 (18,797).
Hawks 105, Mavericks 102 ATLANTA (105) Carroll 6-15 2-3 15, Millsap 5-12 2-4 13, Horford 8-13 1-2 17, Schroder 9-15 4-8 22, Korver 4-8 7-8 18, Antic 2-4 0-0 5, Sefolosha 3-3 0-0 7, Mack 1-6 0-0 2, Scott 2-4 0-0 4, Bazemore 0-1 2-2 2. Totals 40-81 18-27 105. DALLAS (102) Parsons 2-6 0-2 4, Nowitzki 6-13 4-4 16, Chandler 3-4 2-4 8, Rondo 6-15 0-0 13, Ellis 8-22 1-2 18, Jefferson 4-7 1-2 10, Harris 3-5 2-2 11, Smith 1-2 1-2 3, Villanueva 4-8 2-2 14, Barea 2-6 0-0 5, Aminu 0-2 0-0 0, Ledo 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 39-90 13-20 102. Atlanta 25 27 30 23—105 Dallas 18 20 25 39—102 3-Point Goals—Atlanta 7-19 (Korver 3-6, Antic 1-1, Sefolosha 1-1, Millsap 1-2, Carroll 1-5, Horford 0-1, Schroder 0-1, Mack 0-2), Dallas 11-28 (Villanueva 4-6, Harris 3-5, Jefferson 1-2, Barea 1-2, Rondo 1-3, Ellis 1-6, Aminu 0-1, Nowitzki 0-1, Parsons 0-2). Fouled Out—Parsons. Rebounds—Atlanta 54 (Millsap 12), Dallas 54 (Chandler 19). Assists—Atlanta 26 (Millsap 7), Dallas 23 (Rondo 11). Total Fouls—Atlanta 21, Dallas 23. Technicals—Carroll, Chandler, Ellis, Parsons. A—20,339 (19,200).
Warriors 128, Kings 108 SACRAMENTO (108) Gay 4-14 4-5 13, J.Thompson 3-3 0-0 6, Cousins 9-19 4-6 22, Collison 7-14 1-2 17, McLemore 4-8 0-0 11, Williams 1-6 1-2 3, Casspi 7-10 2-4 16, Sessions 0-1 0-0 0, Landry 5-6 2-2 12, Stauskas 1-3 0-0 3, McCallum 2-6 0-0 5. Totals 43-90 14-21 108. GOLDEN STATE (128) Barnes 3-8 1-2 8, Green 2-5 2-3 6, Ezeli 7-11 1-2 15, Curry 5-12 1-1 12, K.Thompson 10-16 3-3 25, Iguodala 5-6 0-0 12, Speights 2-3 8-8 12, Livingston 2-5 2-2 6, Lee 3-9 0-0 6, Holiday 7-12 1-1 18, Rush 1-2 0-0 2, Barbosa 1-1 2-2 4, Kuzmic 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 49-91 21-24 128. Sacramento 20 30 26 32—108 Golden State 36 28 29 35—128 3-Point Goals—Sacramento 8-17 (McLemore 3-6, Collison 2-4, Gay 1-2, Stauskas 1-2, McCallum 1-2, Williams 0-1), Golden State 9-25 (Holiday 3-7, Iguodala 2-3, K.Thompson 2-4, Barnes 1-4, Curry 1-5, Green 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Sacramento 49 (Gay 9), Golden State 50 (Green, Barnes 8). Assists—Sacramento 31 (McCallum 7), Golden State 36 (Curry 11). Total Fouls—Sacramento 17, Golden State 19. Technicals—Casspi, Sacramento defensive three second, Golden State defensive three second. A—19,596 (19,596).
Leaders Through Dec. 21 Scoring G FG FT PTS Harden, HOU 26 202 223 685 James, CLE 25 224 143 631 Davis, NOR 26 250 141 641 Bryant, LAL 27 225 175 665 Curry, GOL 25 211 99 598 Anthony, NYK 26 232 112 615 Griffin, LAC 27 239 141 626 Wade, MIA 20 179 86 456 Aldridge, POR 27 244 112 615 Butler, CHI 24 170 162 525 Thompson, GOL 24 183 83 518 Bosh, MIA 23 180 102 496 Rebounds G OFF DEF TOT Jordan, LAC 27 106 250 356 Drummond,DET 28 135 217 352 Vucevic, ORL 24 81 201 282 Gasol, CHI 23 58 210 268 Chandler, DAL 28 117 208 325 Randolph, MEM 26 97 200 297 Duncan, SAN 23 72 181 253 Aldridge, POR 27 75 213 288 Asik, NOR 23 87 156 243 Love, CLE 26 50 223 273 Assists G AST Rondo, DAL 23 246 Lawson, DEN 26 278 Wall, WAS 26 273 Paul, LAC 27 266 Lowry, TOR 28 219 James, CLE 25 194 Carter-Williams, PHL 19 147 Curry, GOL 25 191 Holiday, NOR 27 198 Harden, HOU 26 182
AVG 26.3 25.2 24.7 24.6 23.9 23.7 23.2 22.8 22.8 21.9 21.6 21.6 AVG 13.2 12.6 11.8 11.7 11.6 11.4 11.0 10.7 10.6 10.5 AVG 10.7 10.7 10.5 9.9 7.8 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.3 7.0
NHL Eastern Conference GP Pittsburgh 33 Montreal 34 N.Y. Islanders 33 Tampa Bay 35 Detroit 34 Washington 33 Toronto 34 N.Y. Rangers 31 Florida 32 Boston 34 Ottawa 34 Philadelphia 33 Columbus 33 New Jersey 35 Buffalo 34 Carolina 33
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L OL Pts GFGA 6 5 49 105 76 11 2 44 92 83 10 0 46 104 91 11 4 44 113 93 8 9 43 94 84 10 6 40 97 86 12 3 41 114102 10 4 38 93 81 9 8 38 73 82 14 3 37 86 88 14 6 34 90 94 14 6 32 92 99 16 3 31 80107 17 6 30 77102 18 3 29 66109 20 4 22 68 92
Western Conference GP W L OL Pts GFGA Anaheim 36 23 8 5 51 104 98 Chicago 34 23 9 2 48 106 67 Nashville 32 22 8 2 46 92 65 San Jose 35 19 11 5 43 99 90 St. Louis 33 21 9 3 45 100 81 Vancouver 33 20 11 2 42 99 91 Winnipeg 34 17 10 7 41 83 80 Los Angeles 35 17 11 7 41 97 88 Calgary 36 18 15 3 39 104 98 Minnesota 31 16 12 3 35 91 84 Dallas 32 14 13 5 33 95109 Colorado 33 12 13 8 32 85101 Arizona 33 11 18 4 26 75111 Edmonton 34 7 20 7 21 74116 Note: Two points are awarded for a win; one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Monday’s Games Florida 4, Pittsburgh 3, SO Washington 2, Ottawa 1 Nashville 5, Columbus 1 Vancouver 7, Arizona 1 Anaheim 3, San Jose 2, OT Calgary 4. Los Angeles 3, OT Sunday’s Games Colorado 2, Detroit 1, SO Dallas 6, Edmonton 5, SO Boston 4, Buffalo 3, OT N.Y. Rangers 1, Carolina 0 Chicago 4, Toronto 0 Philadelphia 4, Winnipeg 3, OT Tuesday’s Games Nashville at Boston, 5 p.m. Carolina at New Jersey, 5 p.m. Montreal at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m. Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 5 p.m. Philadelphia at Minnesota, 5 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 5 p.m. Buffalo at Detroit, 5:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m. Arizona at Edmonton, 6 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado, 6 p.m. Winnipeg at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.
Calendar Jan. 1 — Winter Classic: Chicago at Washington.
NHL Summaries Panthers 4, Penguins 3, SO Pittsburgh 1 0 2 0—3 Florida 0 1 2 0—4 Florida won shootout 1-0 First Period—1, Pittsburgh, Hornqvist 12 (Despres, Crosby), 4:39. Second Period—2, Florida, Jokinen 4 (Bolland, Kulikov), 19:23. Third Period—3, Florida, Hayes 8 (Bergenheim), :22. 4, Florida, Hayes 9 (Bergenheim, Barkov), 4:57. 5, Pittsburgh, Spaling 6 (Pouliot, Despres), 15:08 (pp). 6, Pittsburgh, Malkin 16, 16:50. Overtime—None. Shootout—Pittsburgh 0 (Malkin NG, Crosby NG, Letang NG, Kunitz NG, Hornqvist NG, Pouliot NG, Despres NG), Florida 1 (Pirri NG, Trocheck NG, Bjugstad NG, Huberdeau NG, Jokinen NG, Bolland NG, Barkov G). Shots on Goal—Pittsburgh 8-7-84—27. Florida 9-13-12-3—37. Power-play opportunities—Pittsburgh 1 of 4; Florida 0 of 3. Goalies—Pittsburgh, Fleury 19-4-3 (37 shots-34 saves). Florida, Luongo 13-7-6 (27-24). A—15 (17,040). T—2:48.
Predators 5, Blue Jackets 1 Nashville 0 2 3—5 Columbus 0 0 1—1 First Period—None. Second Period—1, Nashville, Wilson 7 (Bartley), 7:47. 2, Nashville, Smith 9 (Ribeiro, S.Weber), 9:25. Third Period—3, Nashville, Jones 1 (Bartley, Neal), 6:29. 4, Nashville, Smith 10 (F.Forsberg, Josi), 7:13. 5, Nashville, Fisher 3 (Wilson, Ellis), 8:43. 6, Columbus, Wennberg 1 (Johansen, Johnson), 15:38 (pp). Shots on Goal—Nashville 12-9-14—35. Columbus 9-14-8—31. Power-play opportunities—Nashville 0 of 4; Columbus 1 of 2. Goalies—Nashville, Rinne 22-6-1 (31 shots-30 saves). Columbus, Bobrovsky 13-9-2 (30-26), McElhinney (7:13 third, 5-4). A—14,573 (18,144). T—2:26.
Capitals 2, Senators 1 Ottawa 0 1 0—1 Washington 0 2 0—2 First Period—None. Second Period—1, Washington, Beagle 5 (Kuznetsov, Green), 13:59. 2, Ottawa, Condra 3, 15:56. 3, Washington, Backstrom 11 (Green, Johansson), 19:25 (pp). Third Period—None. Shots on Goal—Ottawa 14-10-15—39. Washington 6-10-7—23. Power-play opportunities—Ottawa 0 of 3; Washington 1 of 4. Goalies—Ottawa, C.Anderson 8-9-4 (23 shots-21 saves). Washington, Holtby 15-7-5 (39-38). A—18,506 (18,506). T—2:29.
Canucks 7, Coyotes 1 Arizona 0 1 0—1 Vancouver 3 2 2—7 First Period—1, Vancouver, Burrows 7 (Horvat, Dorsett), 6:34. 2, Vancouver, Bieksa 3 (H.Sedin, D.Sedin), 17:17. 3, Vancouver, D.Sedin 8 (Vrbata, Tanev), 19:18. Second Period—4, Vancouver, Richardson 8, 1:41. 5, Vancouver, Burrows 8 (H.Sedin, Edler), 12:19 (pp). 6, Arizona, Ekman-Larsson 8 (Gagner, Yandle), 15:03 (pp). Third Period—7, Vancouver, Higgins 6 (Vey, Bonino), 7:09 (pp). 8, Vancouver, Matthias 7 (Richardson), 9:33 (pp). Shots on Goal—Arizona 11-18-10—39. Vancouver 10-17-13—40. Power-play opportunities—Arizona 1 of 4; Vancouver 3 of 6. Goalies—Arizona, Smith 5-15-2 (11 shots-7 saves), Dubnyk (1:41 second, 29-26). Vancouver, Miller 18-7-0 (39-38). A—18,794 (18,910). T—2:30.
Ducks 3, Sharks 2, OT San Jose 0 0 2 0—2 Anaheim 0 1 1 1—3 First Period—None. Second Period—1, Anaheim, Rakell 1 (Etem, Beleskey), 7:20. Third Period—2, San Jose, Pavelski 16 (Burns, Thornton), 2:00 (pp). 3, San Jose, M.Karlsson 1 (Goodrow, Dillon), 7:56. 4, Anaheim, Fowler 4 (Getzlaf, Smith-Pelly), 15:44.
Overtime—5, Anaheim, Kesler 12 (Maroon, Getzlaf), :58. Penalties—None. Shots on Goal—San Jose 15-11-60—32. Anaheim 7-10-13-2—32. Power-play opportunities—San Jose 1 of 2; Anaheim 0 of 3. Goalies—San Jose, Niemi 14-7-4 (32 shots-29 saves). Anaheim, Andersen 19-5-4 (32-30). A—17,405 (17,174). T—2:35.
Flames 4, Kings 3, OT Calgary 0 1 2 1—4 Los Angeles 2 1 0 0—3 First Period—1, Los Angeles, Lewis 6 (Doughty, McNabb), 2:26. 2, Los Angeles, Gaborik 11 (Kopitar, Williams), 17:50 (pp). Second Period—3, Los Angeles, McBain 2 (Brown, Williams), 4:32 (pp). 4, Calgary, Gaudreau 8 (Wideman, Russell), 18:02 (pp). Third Period—5, Calgary, Gaudreau 9 (Monahan, Giordano), 17:48. 6, Calgary, Gaudreau 10 (Hudler, Wideman), 19:01. Overtime—7, Calgary, Giordano 10 (Bouma, Hudler), 4:07. Shots on Goal—Calgary 7-8-8-5—28. Los Angeles 15-10-7-2—34. Power-play opportunities—Calgary 1 of 2; Los Angeles 2 of 2. Goalies—Calgary, Hiller 10-10-2 (34 shots-31 saves). Los Angeles, Quick 14-8-6 (28-24). A—18,230 (18,118). T—2:37.
COLLEGE NCAA BASKETBALL Men’s AP Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 21, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25thplace vote and last week’s ranking: Rec Pts Prv 1. Kentucky (65) 12-0 1,625 1 2. Duke 10-0 1,548 2 3. Arizona 12-0 1,502 3 4. Louisville 10-0 1,344 4 5. Virginia 11-0 1,336 6 6. Wisconsin 10-1 1,322 5 7. Villanova 11-0 1,214 7 8. Gonzaga 11-1 1,170 8 9. Texas 10-1 1,149 9 10. Kansas 9-1 1,096 10 11. Wichita St. 8-1 966 11 12. Iowa St. 9-1 821 13 13. Washington 10-0 798 16 14. Utah 8-2 796 14 15. Maryland 11-1 678 17 16. Notre Dame 11-1 536 21 17. St. John’s 9-1 517 20 18. West Virginia 10-1 464 22 19. Oklahoma 7-3 436 15 20. North Carolina 8-3 414 24 21. Ohio St. 9-2 411 12 22. Baylor 9-1 203 — 23. N. Iowa 10-1 162 — 24. Colorado St. 11-0 144 — 25. TCU 11-0 120 — Others receiving votes: Georgetown 85, San Diego St. 72, VCU 70, California 32, Miami 27, Arkansas 22, Indiana 11, LSU 7, Old Dominion 7, Florida 4, Penn St. 4, Oklahoma St. 3, Seton Hall 3, Butler 2, Minnesota 2, Davidson 1, Valparaiso 1.
Men’s Top 25 Monday’s Games No. 6 Wisconsin 68, California 56 Temple 77, No. 10 Kansas 52 No. 16 Notre Dame 91, Northern Illinois 66 No. 17 St. John’s 66, Long Beach State 49 No. 18 West Virginia 77, Wofford 44 No. 19 Oklahoma 85, Weber State 51 No. 21 Ohio State 93, Miami (Ohio) 55 No. 22 Baylor 70, Southern 66 No. 24 Colorado State 75, Charleston Southern 54 No. 25 TCU 80, Grambling State 39 No. 11 Wichita State 80, Loy. Marymount 53 No. 13 Washington 66, Tulane 57 Sunday’s Results No. 6 Virginia 76, Harvard 27 No. 17 Maryland 73, Oklahoma State 64 Tuesday’s Games No. 3 Arizona at UNLV, 8:15 p.m. No. 4 Louisville vs. Cal St Northridge, 5 p.m. No. 7 Villanova vs. NJIT, 5 p.m. No. 9 Texas vs. Stanford, 5 p.m. No. 11 Wichita State vs. Nebraska or Hawaii at the Stan Sheriff Center, Honolulu, 7 or 9:30 p.m.
Women’s AP Top 25 Poll The top 25 teams in The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records through Dec. 21, total points based on 25 points for a first-place vote through one point for a 25th-place vote and last week’s ranking: Rec Pts Prv 1. So. Carolina (24)12-0 840 1 2. UConn (6) 8-1 809 2 3. Texas (4) 10-0 792 3 4. Notre Dame 11-1 735 5 5. Texas A&M 11-1 709 4 6. Baylor 10-1 652 9 7. Louisville 11-1 599 10 8. Tennessee 9-2 576 11 9. North Carolina 11-1 559 6 10. Duke 8-3 517 13 10. Oregon St. 10-0 517 16 12. Kentucky 10-2 467 8 12. Nebraska 10-1 467 12 14. Georgia 11-0 418 15 15. Maryland 9-2 405 14 16. Stanford 6-4 320 7 17. Rutgers 9-2 284 17 18. Oklahoma St. 9-1 253 19 19. Mississippi St. 14-0 248 21 20. Michigan St. 8-3 234 18 21. West Virginia 9-1 174 22 22. Syracuse 8-3 109 19 23. Iowa 9-2 99 23 24. Green Bay 9-2 84 — 25. Arizona St. 10-1 36 —
Women’s Top 25 Monday’s Games No. 14 Georgia 62, Belmont 43 No. 16 Stanford 72, UC Davis 59 Ohio State 96, No. 21 West Virginia 54 Sunday’s Results No. 1 South Carolina 85, Liberty 44 No. 2 UConn 86, UCLA 50 No. 3 Texas 67, No. 4 Texas A&M 65 No. 5 Notre Dame 64, Saint Joseph’s 50 No. 6 North Carolina 85, Elon 67 No. 13 Duke 89, No. 8 Kentucky 68 No. 10 Louisville 70, No. 24 California 57 No. 14 Maryland 110, Coppin State 51 No. 18 Michigan St. 89, No. 19 Syracuse 76 No. 19 Oklahoma St. 66, Southern Cal 62 No. 21 Mississippi State 68, Miami (Ohio) 42 No. 23 Iowa 100, Drake 98 Tuesday’s Games No games scheduled.
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Bulls’ Rose blooms in 4th quarter The Associated Press
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored 29 points, Jimmy Butler added 27 points and 11 rebounds, and Chicago snapped Toronto’s six-game winning streak Monday night. Rose scored 15 of the Bulls’ franchiserecord 49 points in the Bulls 129 fourth quarter. Chicago, who has won Raptors 120 three straight, got Rose and Taj Gibson back after each missed two games. Rose was ill and Gibson was out with an ankle injury. Kyle Lowry scored 34 points and Jonas Valanciunas finished with 20 for Toronto, which led by 12 in the third quarter. Lowry scored 18 points in the fourth. ROCKETS 110, TRAIL BLAZERS 95 In Houston, James Harden scored a season-high 44 points to help Houston cruise past Portland and snap a two-game skid. The Trail Blazers were without leading scorer and rebounder LaMarcus Aldridge, who missed the game with an upper-respiratory illness, and had their five-game winning streak snapped. Harden had 31 in the first half to help the Rockets erase an early eight-point deficit and take a 20-point halftime lead. It was Harden’s NBA-leading third 40-point game this season, with all of them coming this month. Damian Lillard led Portland with 18 points and CJ McCollum added 17. SPURS 125, CLIPPERS 118 In San Antonio, Tony Parker scored 26 points in his return from a five-game absence, igniting the San Antonio Spurs to a season-high 37 assists and a 125-118 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers San Antonio shot a season-high 64 percent from the field in snapping a four-game skid. Tim Duncan had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Boris Diaw scored 23 points and Manu Ginobili had 19 points and 10 assists
who has been the subject of trade rumors, is out at least one more game with a groin injury. HAWKS 105, MAVERICKS 102 In Dallas, Dennis Schroder scored a career-high 22 points and Atlanta held off Dallas. The Hawks (20-7) won all three games on their road trip. The Southeast Division leaders have a four-game winning streak overall, and have won 13 of their last 14. All five Atlanta starters scored in double figures. Kyle Korver scored 18, Al Horford had 17, DeMarre Carroll put in 15 and Paul Millsap added 13 points and 12 rebounds. Monta Ellis led the Mavericks with 18 points, 11 in a fourth quarter when they outscored the Hawks 39-23. JAZZ 97, GRIZZLIES 91 In Memphis, Tenn., Alec Burks scored 23 points, Gordon Hayward added 21 and Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose Utah handed Memphis its third straight scores past Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson and Patrick Patterson on loss. The Jazz withstood a late push by hitting eight of 10 free throws down the Monday in Chicago. stretch for their third win in the last four. CHARLES REX ARBOGAST/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Derrick Favors finished with 15 points, while Enes Kanter added 13 points and nine for the Spurs (18-11), who had lost three rebounds. Rudy Gobert managed only two straight home games in overtime. points, missing five of his six shots, but had Chris Paul had 25 points and nine assists, a career-best 16 rebounds and two blocks Blake Griffin added 22 points and J.J. Redick as the Jazz dominated the boards 49-34. had 21 for the Clippers (19-9), who have lost WARRIORS 128, KINGS 108 four straight to San Antonio. In Oakland, Calif., Klay Thompson scored HORNETS 110, NUGGETS 82 25 points, Stephen Curry had 12 points and In Charlotte, N.C., Al Jefferson scored 11 assists, and the Golden State Warriors 22 points, Kemba Walker added 18 points eased past the Sacramento Kings 128-108 and nine assists, and Charlotte extended on Monday night. its winning streak to a season-high three Festus Ezeli scored a career-high games. Rookie P.J. Hairston recorded his 15 points to go with six rebounds in place first career double-double with 10 points of injured center Andrew Bogut, helping the and 10 rebounds. Warriors hold a big lead most of the way. Jefferson and Walker combined to shoot Golden State stretched its NBA-best 15 of 25 from the field and didn’t play in the record to 23-3. fourth quarter with the game well in hand. DeMarcus Cousins had 22 points and Charlotte improved to 3-0 since Gerald eight rebounds, and Darren Collison scored Henderson replaced the injured Lance Ste17 points in Sacramento’s latest blowout phenson in the starting lineup. Stephenson, loss to its Northern California rival.
Bucks: Owners upgrade amenities, staffing Continued from Page B-1 In just about seven months, Lasry and Edens are well on their way. The Bucks have been one of the feel-good stories in the league. Edens and Lasry have quickly remade the business side of the operation and engaged a community worn out by years of mediocrity. No, they won’t be part of the Christmas Day lineup — not this year. But general manager John Hammond, new coach Jason Kidd and a promising young roster featuring Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker have pushed the team to a 14-14 record, just one win away from the victory total for all of last season. The venture capitalists have put a barber’s chair and Xboxes in the practice facility to make it more enticing for the players to hang around, designed a new downtown office for the business side that will open in early 2015 and hired more than 40 new staff members, including a director of merchandise to get Bucks shirts and jerseys into stores across Wisconsin. Lasry and Edens made the changes without much opposition or debate. It’s not like they were making over the San Antonio Spurs, who have an established culture and proven track record of success. “It’s better than the Spurs. Those are the old guys,” Edens said in an interview with The
Jason Kidd, second from right, speaks July 2 after being named the new head coach of the Bucks in Milwaukee, as the team’s general manager, John Hammond, right, listens with co-owners Marc Lasry, left, and Wesley Edens. JEFFREY PHELPS/ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO
Associated Press. “Would you trade Giannis and Jabari and all the rest of the young guys for them? “The Spurs have been amazing and they’ve also had great fortune. They’ve had a couple franchise players and done a tremendous job building around them. And they are a real model for a small-market team, for sure. But we want to start with the same core, and we think we have it, and build it into something that is going to have that longevity and success.” Edens spoke to the AP before
the 6-foot-8, 240-pound Parker was lost for the season with a knee injury. But the Bucks have remained competitive without the 19-year-old No. 2 overall draft pick, and if he makes a full recovery as expected, the future appears to be bright in Milwaukee for the first time in a long time. “They are very hands-on, aggressive guys and they’ve brought that with them here,” Bucks center Larry Sanders said. “We can feel it. There’s a big emphasis on changing the culture, starting new hab-
its. That’s what they’ve been doing.” The price tag was viewed far too high for a small-market team when Lasry and Edens made the purchase in April. But five months later former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer purchased the Los Angeles Clippers for a landmark $2 billion dollars and the league announced a new $2.6 billion television contract, suddenly making the Bucks look like a bargain, even with another $100 million pledged toward a new arena. “I didn’t feel like we were overpaying,” Edens said. “We were paying more than anyone else has ever paid, but that was a dated marker because the league is moving on. Next to soccer, it’s one of the great sports in the world. It’s got so much potential, not just in the U.S., but around the world. It’s a phenomenal business asset. “In fact, that’s one of the fun things about that. It’s such a nexus of sport and business.” The Milwaukee duo also represent a new breed of NBA ownership that has worked its way into the league, joining the likes of Josh Harris in Philadelphia, Tom Gores in Detroit and Joe Lacob in Golden State, Lasry and Edens compiled their wealth through venture capitalism. They view their teams as potentially lucrative investments that when smartly managed can pay off in a big way.
BOWL GAMES
BYU falls short in Miami Beach Bowl, brawl By Tim Reynolds The Associated Press
MIAMI — As some players from both sides brawled after the final play, BYU quarterback Christian Stewart Memphis 55 decided to BYU 48 simply walk off the field. He fought for four quarters, then two overtimes. And the result he wanted just wasn’t in the cards. Stewart led the Cougars back from a pair of double-digit deficits, but was intercepted on the final play of his collegiate career as Memphis wound up beating BYU 55-48 in double overtime at the inaugural Miami Beach Bowl on Monday afternoon. “You learn more from losses than you do from wins a lot of the times,” Stewart said. “I’m just going to take the lessons I learned from this game and
Brigham Young wide receiver Mitch Mathews celebrates a touchdown run Monday in the Miami Beach Bowl football game in Miami. WILFREDO LEE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
carry it on to my professional career — not in football, that is.” Stewart was pressed into service after BYU starter Taysom Hill was lost to a broken leg in Week 5 and wound up throwing for 2,621 yards and 25 touchdowns in his senior season. He had 348 yards and three touchdowns against Memphis
(10-3), which got its first bowl win since 2005 and first doubledigit victory total since 1938. Paxton Lynch threw four touchdown passes and rushed for three more scores, Jake Elliott kicked a 54-yard field goal to end the first extra session and Memphis needed to convert a pair of fourth-down
throws on the final drive of regulation just to have a chance. “It wasn’t always pretty,” Memphis coach Justin Fuente said. No, but it was memorable — largely for the right reasons, though also for a scene that got out of hand at the end. After DaShaughn Terry sealed the win by picking off Stewart in the second OT, tensions boiled over. Dozens of people from both sidelines spilled toward the middle of the field, many punching and grabbing. Cameras caught BYU defensive back Kai Nacua — who had blood streaming from his face — coming from behind to punch in the head Memphis tight end Alan Cross, who was being restrained by someone from the Tigers’ staff. “You want them to rise above that and have fantastic sportsmanship,” Mendenhall said.
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Ryan Vander Ham scored 20 points and Omar Ndiaye added 19 as the Monte del Sol boys basketball team held off Peñasco, 56-51, in a nondistrict game on Monday afternoon at the Fort Marcy Complex. The Dragons (5-5) led 17-6 after one quarter, but were outscored in each of the final three periods. “We’ve had a little trouble closing out games, so it’s nice to finally get one,” said Monte del Sol head coach Nick Rivera. Asked what the difference was in this game as opposed to late failures in recent games against Santa Fe Indian School and Tularosa, Rivera was admittedly stumped. “Just lucky this time, I guess,” he said. “Getting over that hump is something we’ve been trying to do for a while now.” Rivera lauded the play of Victor Carillo and Kyle Brooke. Carillo finished with a season-high 10 points while Brooke had six while drawing the defensive assignment on the Panthers’ top scorer in the fourth quarter.
“Kyle did a great job locking their guy down when we needed it,” Rivera said. GIRLS PEÑASCO 43, MONTE DEL SOL 27 At Fort Marcy, the third quarter was all the visiting Lady Panthers needed to get the nondistrict road win. Leading 25-20 at halftime, they outscored the Lady Dragons 11-0 in the third period to put the game out of reach. “We were with them at the half, but they threw in a little wrinkle at halftime and it changed everything,” said Monte del Sol head coach Ricardo Arrendondo. “They literally just scored layups on us after that. We were kind of taken aback at that point.” Brooke Gallegos had a team-high 11 points for the Lady Dragons, who fell to 4-8. They do not play again until after New Year’s Day. Kadyn Wilson added four points in the losing cause. Peñasco center Mapiya Rakestraw had a game-high 14 points. It was the Lady Panthers’ second win this season over Monte del Sol, having already beaten the Lady Dragons by 32 points at the beginning of the year.
UNM: Lobos zone defense is solid Continued from Page B-1
season with the Phoenix Suns, Neal was a free agent do. Your strengths are going signee trying to land a roster to way outweigh your weak- spot with the club. Majerle spent half of his nesses.” 14-year NBA career with the UNM’s zone defense Suns, then was an assistant has been solid, but more coach with the team between than than it has been the 2008-13. He took over at GCU team’s depth that has shone last year, leading the team through. Every able-bodied to a 15-15 record in its first Lobo has seen significant season as an NCAA Division I playing time this month, program. including walk-on Tim Streaking Lobos: UNM Jacobs. has had a minimum fivegame winning streak every “I think the biggest thing year Neal has been part of about what we’ve done,” the Lobos’ program, a span of Neal said, “is, yeah, we’re eight straight years. making some mistakes but Slow starts: Every college we’re really improving. We’re game has media timeouts at getting better and we’re four-minute increments. The doing some things and we’re first four-minute stretch has able to do some different not been a good one for UNM things that we’ve never been this season as the team has able to do in the past because trailed in six of its last eight games at the first TV break. we’re using everybody.” Two teams ranked: Only one healthy player — Unbeaten Colorado State senior guard Deshawn Del(11-0) joined San Diego State aney — is averaging double in the Top 25 on Monday. The figures with 14.7 points and Rams are ranked No. 24 in a team-best 6.7 rebounds. the media poll and 25th by Every other player is averag- the coaches. San Diego State ing at least 3.0 points and at (8-3) actually fell out of the least 1.3 rebounds. media poll but are No. 23 in Notes the coaches’ rankings. Thunder Dan: Grand Colorado State is off to the Canyon is coached by former best start in school history. NBA shooting guard Dan New Mexico will host the Rams in The Pit on Jan. 3. Majerle. During his rookie
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THE NEW MEXICAN Tuesday, December 23, 2014
WEEK IN RECAP
Cowboys were crown jewel; 49ers not so much By Barry Wilner The Associated Press
Smiling or frowning. “Woe is us” or “Wow for us.” Heading into the final week of the NFL regular season, hardly anyone has a neutral feeling about the 32 teams. There are success stories and there are flops. Here’s a look at both sides.
Smiling The biggest and widest grins should be worn in Dallas, of course; everything is huge in Big D, right? No one outside of Jerry’s Palace could have predicted the Cowboys (11-4) would be NFC East champs and in line for a first-round playoff bye. Not with a defense that lost its best player, linebacker Sean Lee, to preseason injury. Now with quarterback Tony Romo coming off back surgery. Not with a coach, Jason Garrett, who seemed lost in big spots. “This team is so special because we built this thing from the ground up,” defensive end Jeremy Mincey said. “Guys came to work, from [training camp] all the way to now, and the results are definitely paying out. And if we keep playing the way that we’re playing, anything is possible.” Folks in the Valley of the Sun also should be thrilled by what their Cardinals (11-4) have provided. Until injuries tore apart the roster — they’ve used four
Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett is doused by Jeremy Mincey, center, and quarterback Tony Romo on Sunday. BRANDON WADE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
quarterbacks and have seen offensive and defensive playmakers go down nearly every week — the Cardinals were the feel-good story of 2014. Even as they reel a bit, their faithful should, well, keep the faith heading into the postseason. “You have to wipe it away, get the 12th win. Use that momentum, hopefully, to go into the playoffs,” running back Stepfan Taylor said. “We still have football left. That’s the best thing about this. We’re not out of anything.” Then there are the two favorites for the Super Bowl, the defending champion Seahawks (11-4) and the AFC East winners, the Patriots (11-3). A little more than a month
Playoff positions still up for grabs By Barry Wilner The Associated Press
With five of the six playoff slots in both conferences decided, some would think much of the drama of the schedule’s final week has been removed. Think again. Nine of the 10 teams already qualified for the Super Bowl chase have something to play for on Sunday. Start with the defending league champion Seahawks (11-4). Excluding any Week 17 ties in the multitude of scenarios, Seattle not only will get the NFC West title by beating St. Louis, but also home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Not a pleasant thought for its opponents. “They’re playing awesome football,” Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson said. “You can’t take nothing away from that ballclub. They have a championship pedigree, what it takes to win on the road, what it takes to win the division. Obviously, it’s not over yet, but they’re one step closer.” New England (12-3) doesn’t need to show up against visiting Buffalo on Sunday; it already owns the top seed in the AFC. The Patriots already are the first team since the current postseason format was adopted in 1990 to get five consecutive firstround byes. Everyone else is still scrambling. Denver (11-4), after losing Monday night’s game at Cincinnati (10-4-1), has the AFC West secured. But their home game with Oakland (3-12) has significance because a loss could force the Broncos to play in the wildcard round. The Bengals grabbed a playoff berth by beating Denver. They travel to face already-qualified Pittsburgh (10-5) on Sunday for the AFC North crown. Indianapolis (10-5) has the AFC South title and will be either the No. 3 or No. 4 seed. The Colts are at Tennessee (2-13), which has the inside track for the top overall draft pick through 15 games. The remaining AFC wild-card spot could go to Cincinnati or Pittsburgh, barring winning the North division; San Diego (9-6); Baltimore (9-6); Houston (8-7); or Kansas City (8-7). The Chargers have the easiest task: win at Kansas City and advance. But all of them remain alive heading to the weekend, with
into the season, their fans were shaking their heads, wondering what was wrong. Now, those same fans are nodding pleasurably at what they see. Seattle is hitting top speed at just the right time, its defense looking just as overpowering as last year, its quarterback, Russell Wilson, making magic on the ground and through the air. New England has been invincible at home, which could be enough to get it to yet another Super Bowl. Tom Brady is having a vintage season despite a non-stellar surrounding cast other than tight end Rob Gronkowski and receiver Julian Edelman. The defense has found some new stars (Jamie Collins, Chandler Jones) to go
New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, left, yells behind head coach Sean Payton on Sunday in New Orleans. BILL HABER/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
with vets Rob Ninkovich and Darrelle Revis. Two more teams few counted on to make an impact: Detroit and Buffalo. The Lions (11-4) not only can waltz off with the NFC North by winning at Lambeau Field on Sunday — a tall task, for sure — but have a shot at the top seed in the conference. Regardless, under new coach Jim Caldwell they have exorcised many of the disciplinary demons that plagued them under the previous regime. As for the Bills, well, their NFL-high drought is now at 15 seasons, but they at least sniffed the playoffs this year. They also put together a defense that nearly anyone east of Seattle would envy.
Frowning We could lump together the teams that brought in new coaches and totally floundered: Washington, Tennessee, Tampa Bay. Not many people seeing the bright side there. Instead, though, let’s concentrate on the horror shows in Chicago, New Orleans, New Jersey and San Francisco. It’s a sign of how much turmoil the Bears (5-10) have experienced in 2014 that one week after benching Jay Cutler for Jimmy Clausen — yes, Jimmy Clausen — the team has to go back to the failed veteran. Clausen was concussed in his start on Sunday, and coach Marc Trestman has to go back to Cutler against Minnesota.
Murray’s return impresses Cowboys Dallas running back played after surgery with broken hand By Schuyler Dixon The Associated Press
New England Patriots Jamie Collins and Rob Ninkovich celebrate after an interception Sunday in East Rutherford, N.J. New England doesn’t need to show up against Buffalo on Sunday; it already owns the top seed in the AFC. JULIO CORTEZ/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jacksonville (3-12) at Houston, and Cleveland (7-8) at Baltimore. The sixth NFC spot will go to the survivor in the South, where Atlanta (6-9) hosts Carolina (6-8-1). Yes, a losing team will not only make the postseason, but will be the No. 4 seed and host a game on wild-card weekend. “It says a lot about the guys in here,” Panthers tight end Greg Olsen said. “Every year you set out to try to win your division. We have one game left and it is right in front of us.” With Seattle, Arizona, NFC East champ Dallas, Green Bay and Detroit all at 11-4, byes are up for grabs. The Cowboys have the most difficult road to get the top seed because the Packers host the Lions and both own the tiebreaker over Dallas. The Cowboys need a victory at Washington (4-11), an Arizona loss and a tie at Lambeau Field. Oops, sorry, didn’t mean to throw draws into the mix, but in that case it’s essential. For Green Bay to get the No. 1 spot in the conference, it must win and have Seattle lose. Detroit must win and have both Seattle and Arizona lose. As for earning a bye, the winner of Detroit-Green Bay gets one. “It’s what you play the game for,” Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford said. “You play the game to play extremely meaningful games in December. They’ll be excited for it. I know everybody in our locker room will be excited as well,” he said.
Regardless, things have gotten so ugly in the Windy City that the only thing capable of bringing smiles might be a total Jim housecleaning. Harbaugh Just as dysfunctional are the Saints (6-9), who lost five straight at home, can’t stop anyone defensively and have lost their mojo with the ball. They’ve rarely looked the same since the bounty scandal and Sean Payton’s year-long suspension in 2012. At least folks aren’t wearing paper bags at the Superdome as in the old days. Instead of resorting to the paper bags, Jets fans hire airplanes to fly banners asking to fire the general manager. They could get their wish as owner Woody Johnson may show John Idzik the door, along with coach Rex Ryan. The Jets (3-12) still play hard, particularly on defense, but the overall talent level would make any observer frown. Not so in the Bay Area, where there is plenty of skill. When Jim Harbaugh leaves the 49ers (7-8), he will be praised for taking them to three straight NFC championship games, and one tight Super Bowl loss. His departure will be blamed on discord in the front office. No one will be smiling.
IRVING, Texas — NFL rushing leader DeMarco Murray had Dallas coach Jason Garrett believing he would play with a broken hand almost as soon as the injury happened. Once the star running back made it through a playoffclinching win over Indianapolis, it hardly mattered that he had a season-low 58 yards. The impact of his decision on the Cowboys couldn’t be measured that way. “The mindset and mentality that he had — starting in the locker room last week, on the plane ride, after the surgery,” Garrett said. “He just didn’t waver. ‘I’m playing, coach. Coach, I’m playing. Coach, I’m playing.’ It was with a look that was so determined that its impact on our football team was so strong.” Murray broke his left hand in a win at Philadelphia that gave the Cowboys (11-4) the NFC East lead. He had surgery the next day, was doing individual drills with protective padding two days after
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray needs just 29 yards to break all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith’s franchise record of 1,773 yards from 1995. BRANDON WADE/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
that, and had 22 carries in a 42-7 win over the Colts that clinched the division title and ended Dallas’ four-year playoff drought. “It affected me a little bit,” said Murray, who matched his season low in per-carry average at 2.6 yards from the previous week against the Eagles. The way the game played out, the Cowboys really didn’t need him. His most significant contribution was a 1-yard plunge that capped four straight possessions with a touchdown to start the game, giving Dallas a 28-0 lead. But the fact he was out
there could reverberate in the playoffs and beyond, with the 26-year-old Murray’s contract up and the Cowboys having to decide whether and how much to pay him. “This day with DeMarco Murray is going to be one that I’ll never forget,” Garrett said. “He’s about as tough a guy I know mentally. He’s about as tough a guy as I know physically. It’s not easy to do what he did.” Owner Jerry Jones said Murray came out of the game with “flying colors.” “That’s easy for us to sit here and talk about him com-
ing through in flying colors,” Jones said. “How would you like to have your hand broken and go up through there and have everybody and 20-something players out there to step on it or hit it.” The Cowboys are in an interesting position for their regular-season finale at Washington (4-11). Dallas still has a shot at a first-round bye, but doesn’t even have to win in the most likely scenario for getting it. As for the question of sitting Tony Romo and other regulars, Murray needs just 29 yards to break all-time NFL rushing leader Emmitt Smith’s franchise record of 1,773 yards from 1995. Garrett said that won’t weigh into the decision of who plays or how long they play. “And it’s not important to DeMarco either,” Garrett said Monday. “It’s good for our football team when DeMarco is running the ball well and we control the game by running the football. But the idea that we’re going to get a player some kind of statistic, it’s not really part of our thinking.” Murray, who’s never made it through a full season without missing games because of injury, dodged a question two weeks ago about how important it was to him to play all 16 games.
Broncos: Manning rally fails to hold up strained right thigh. Denver scored 21 points in the third 2:41 left capped a game of big plays — quarter, with Manning throwing a pair of long runs, big kick returns and two inter- touchdowns to Emmanuel Sanders. With ceptions run back for scores. With 67 sec- a chance to pull off his 51st game-winning onds left, Kirkpatrick picked off Manning drive in a heavy rain, Manning threw a again to clinch it. sideline pass directly to Kirkpatrick, who “I’m not saying I knew he was going ran it back untouched. to do that,” Kirkpatrick said. “The guy Manning had been 8-0 career against changes plays. He’s a first-ballot Hall of the Bengals with 20 touchdown passes Famer. When he came back to my side, I and only five interceptions. He nearly was waiting for the ball.” matched that total in one game. Manning rallied the Broncos (11-4) to Demaryius Thomas had seven catches three touchdowns in the third quarter for 115 yards, setting a club record with and a lead, but finished with a seasonhis ninth 100-yard game of the season. high four interceptions. The loss handed Andy Dalton settled down after a huge New England home-field advantage early mistake — an overthrown pass that throughout the playoffs. Aqib Talib returned for a touchdown “I shouldn’t have thrown it,” said Man- — and rookie Jeremy Hill led a dominatning, who was 28 of 44 for 311 yards with ing running game that finished with 207 two touchdowns. “Four interceptions, yards overall. Hill had an 85-yard touchyou’re not going to beat many good foot- down run with 147 overall, going over ball teams.” 1,000 for the season. The AFC West champions failed in Hill played a starring role in the Bentheir attempt to clinch a first-round bye gals’ playoff drive. and came away with more questions “I know a lot of guys are never fortuabout Manning, who was limited in nate enough to make the playoffs,” said practice during the week because of a Hill, a second-round pick from LSU. “In
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college, I wanted to play for a national championship but never got the chance.” The Monday night win was a breakthrough for the Bengals, who had been blown out in their two prime-time games this season and came in 18-41 all-time at night. They have one more left in Pittsburgh next Sunday. The dominant running game immensely helped Dalton, who is 3-6 all-time in prime time. He started badly again on Monday, overthrowing A.J. Green for an interception that Talib returned 33 yards for a touchdown. Dalton finished 17 of 26 for 146 yards with two touchdowns and the one interception. “You can’t let one bad play hurt you more than just that one bad play,” Dalton said. Green was hit in the right upper arm on the interception and was in and out of the game the rest of the way. He was held without a catch for only the second time in his career. Note: Broncos safety T.J. Ward left in the fourth quarter with a neck injury. He’ll be reevaluated in Denver.
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WORLD CUP DOWNHILL
Skiers have reservations over airbag safety system two pounds of weight to the back protector. “I’m encouraging my guys to try it, to get By Andrew Dampf fit for it,” U.S. The Associated Press men’s head Lindsey Vonn coach Sasha VAL GARDENA, Italy — Rearick said. Some skiers are concerned “The plastic they will turn into the puffy where the airbag is itself is quite “Michelin Man” when they are stiff. The way it fits is what not supposed to. they’re working on right now, to Others are afraid they will make sure they can move comlose precious hundredths of fortably with it.” a second due to slightly more Dainese-sponsored athwind resistance. letes like Werner Heel of Italy And still more believe that and Jan Hudec and Manuel their movements will be Osborne-Paradis of Canada restricted. Whatever the reasons, few — have been testing the system in training for two seasons. Bode if any — skiers are expected to Miller is in the first year of a use a radical new airbag safety sponsorship deal with Dainese system in January when it will be cleared for use in World Cup but he’s been out following back surgery. downhill races. “We need to fit the suits bet“January could still be early. ter to incorporate it,” Heel said, But not because we have probadding that he’s not ready to lems but because the athletes race with it yet. are not confident,” said Marco Dainese introduced a similar Pastore, the sponsoring mansystem for motorcycle racing a ager for Italian manufacturer decade ago. Dainese, which developed the “It took 10 years to get all [the system with the International riders] to wear the system,” PasSki Federation through four years of data collection and test- tore said. “At the beginning we were asking them to use it. Now ing. they ask us.” The airbag fits in a vest that Pastore discussed the project is incorporated into skiers’ back Saturday, a day after Florian protectors and is designed to inflate when skiers lose control Scheiber of Austria crashed and was airlifted off the downhill and are about to crash. course by helicopter with a conA 1.8-inch gas generator cussion and bruises all over the inflates the airbag and the entire system adds less than left side of his body.
Concerns raised that 2-pound device may slow racers down
“For the Florian Scheiber crash, it would have been very good,” Pastore said, noting that the airbag can protect the neck, shoulders, trunk and back areas. “They’ll use it, you’ll see,” said FIS men’s World Cup director Markus Waldner. “If you go flying off an icy course at 140 kph [90 mph] and all of a sudden you have protection around your neck and upper body, that’s pretty good. That’s why the MotoGP riders use it.” But skiers need to move their bodies more than motorcycle riders. “It’s a little bit slower because it’s not aerodynamic like wearing nothing under the suit,” said Olympic downhill champion Matthias Mayer. “That’s not true,” Waldner said. “The Austrian and Italian teams tested it in the wind tunnel in Maranello and all of the data showed it’s not a disadvantage.” The system is not available for sale yet but a potential price tag could run about $1,230, Pastore said, adding that any World Cup athlete can have free access to it. While the system has been cleared for optional use on both the men’s and women’s circuits, the only female skier to test it so far is a Swiss Europa Cup skier. “Anything that’s going to improve our safety is something that should be considered, but at the same time I have my worries about it,” American skier Lindsey Vonn said.
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Continued from Page B-1 and the Niners on their 18, Sherman got his bearings, left his feet, arched his left hand up and not only swatted Colin Kaepernick’s pass away from Crabtree, but directed it to teammate Malcolm Smith, who is officially credited with the interception that sealed the game. Threes, please: It only looked like a replay. In back-toback games, Kentucky freshman Aaron Harrison spotted up from the behind the upper-left part of the 3-point arc and drained a shot to win the game. The first one sent Harrison, his twin brother Andrew and the rest of Kentucky’s fabulous freshmen to the Final Four. The second one provided the winning points against Wisconsin in the national semifinals. In the Sweet 16 game against Louisville, Harrison also made a key 3 from the left corner — the shot that gave Kentucky the lead for good with 39 seconds left in a 74-69 win. The beautiful shot: The prettiest goal at the World Cup? No question, it was scored by Colombia’s James Rodriguez. About midway through the first half of the round-of-16 game against Uruguay, Rodriguez stood with his back to the goal a few steps outside the penalty area. He received the ball, chested it to himself, then, took three baby steps to turn 90 degrees before kicking the ball out of midair, left-footed, for a goal that grazed the underside of the crossbar. Now, that’s a backhand: Pro tennis players are so athletic, the between-the-legs shots barely register anymore. But how about a backhand while sitting down? Eugenie Bouchard pulled it off at a clay court tournament in Estoril, losing her footing and falling flat on her back, but still getting the next shot back after her oppo-
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nent hit it right back to her. She scrambled to her feet and ended up winning the point. Video link: http://youtu.be/2VNYwgrJxGQ. Best catch (Mike Trout edition): The AL MVP overran a screaming line drive to center field by Kendrys Morales. No problem. He stopped; jumped as high as he could, then reached behind his head for a onehanded, no-look grab. “Back 1620 Japan Air:” American snowboarder Sage Kotsenburg got points for degree of difficulty and originality, winning the first Olympic gold medal in slopestyle with a trick he had never tried before. On a sparkling day in the Russian Caucasus, he closed his run by helicoptering off the final jump of the course, grabbing his board and flexing it behind his back while spinning for
4½ revolutions. Stuck the landing. Then, in true snowboarder fashion, admitted he had never really, well, practiced the trick before. “Never ever tried it in my life,” he said. A late entry: This, from Dec. 21: Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch started left, took a straight, diagonal line to his right, busted through two tacklers on the sideline, then outran the rest of the Cardinals defense to the end zone for a 79-yard touchdown. “One of the greatest plays I’ve ever seen, right there,” said NBC’s Cris Collinsworth. Lynch, no fan of the media, was asked a couple of times about the run. His stock answer: “Thank you for asking.” Yes, sometimes the pictures speak louder than words: http://bit. ly/1zO2DW.
Winston: Result pleases coach Continued from Page B-1 has supported Winston throughout the process and said there’s a sense of relief now that the quarterback has been cleared. The Seminoles play Oregon in the semifinal of the first College Football Playoff on Jan. 1. “I felt very happy for him and his family and the people involved with him,” Fisher said. “We’ve dealt with it in our own ways, but it is a relief. Especially for him.” While Florida State is looking forward, Kerr said they are not ready to move on and are pondering the next step. The woman has five school days
to file an appeal, but Kerr said they have not decided whether or not to pursue that course of action. “The proper forum to getting to the truth is going to be the court of law, not, essentially, a sham court like this one turned out to be,” Kerr said. Kerr does not believe the subject of consent was properly vetted. The woman testified that she asked Winston to stop and the code of conduct states that clear verbal consent must be given. According to documents obtained by The Associated Press, Winston gave a statement during the hearing that detailed his account of the night. He
exercised his right to decline to answer questions from the judge and the woman. Winston, however, did answer one question about consent. He said she verbally and physically consented by “moaning” during the sexual encounter. “Moaning cannot possibly count as any evidence of consent,” Kerr said. “There has to be clear verbal consent. That’s not verbal and it’s not clear. Moaning can be from pain. Winston said in his statement that woman was an active and willing participant in sexual acts that evening. Kerr called the hearing a “mockery … that ignored what the evidence was.”
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4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,700 sq.ft. home in the College Heights. Fully landscaped large backyard on halfacre lot, radiant heat, kiva fireplace, dog run, 2-car garage. Walk to SFCC, Amy Biehl, Santa Maria. $429,000, brokers welcome. 505-424-3932 or email sumac3b@comcast.net
Sits on one acre of land next to the Rio Grande . 505-995-0318 DETAILS: www.northernnewmexicohome.com
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath, no pets. $750 monthly. Quiet neighborhood. 2-car garage. East Carlson Subdivision, by National Guard. 505-471-7587, 505690-5627.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH 900 sq.ft. 1 car garage. $900 includes utilities. Month-to-month. Deposit. Available 1/3/2015. Near La Cienega. 505-4705877
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH CASITA
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Ra n c h o Siringo Road, fireplace, fenced yard. $729 monthly. GREAT 1 BEDROOM. Fenced yard, washer dryer in unit. Cozy floor plan with spacious kitchen. Plenty of off-street parking. Only $629 monthly.
Clean, ready to move-in. Approximately 840 sq.ft. $850 plus utilities, $700 deposit. Forced heat, wood fireplace, washer dryer, saltillo tile. Private parking, yard. No smoking or pets. 505-231-0010 2 BEDROOM 2 Bath, $1,900 monthly with lease, $2,500 monthly without lease. 992-0412
RODEO ROAD AREA. 2 excellent apartments, nice amenities. $699 or $750 monthly. Home for the Holidays!
SANTA FE $95,000 CASH, "AS-IS CONDITION" . 2 bedroom, 1 bath. 900 sq.ft. Fixer upper. 3/4 acre. Southside. 5 Ceramic Court. 505-470-5877
SPRINGER NM 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 1050 sq.ft, natural gas, laundry room, storage building, big fenced yard, remodeled condition, wood floors. Move-in today. 804 Colbert. $49,000 Price, $1550 down payment. $422 monthly payment. Owner financed 480-392-8550
INVEST IN YOUR RETIREMENT HEARTSTONE Thriving Country Villa Community * View lots, $159,000 * Financing available, 10% down * 2,300 sq.ft. homes, from $340,000
RETAIL SPACE 1607 ST. MICHAELS DRIVE
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For Sale or Lease. 4000 sq.ft. Open space. Ample parking. 505-699-0639
Chamisa Management 505-988-5299
INVESTMENT PROPERTY 104 FAITHWAY: Downtown 7-plex $1,200,000. 1425 PASEO DE PERALTA: Downtown 9-plex $1,350,000. 813 CAMINO DE MONTE REY: 8-plex $750,000, 1 3 0 1 - 1 3 0 3 RUFINA LANE: 9-plex, $1,050,000. 1616 BRAE: Triplex $350,000. Lot for Sale: Puesta del Sol, 2.5 Acres, water well, electric near, $185,000. Fo r Details: 505-471-4405. Investors Only, NO Realtors , NO Owner Financing.
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LOTS & ACREAGE
LAS CAMPANAS Golf Course Home 3 bedrooms, office, detached casita. 3 1/2 baths, 3291 sq.ft. Landscaped. 3-car garage. Radiant heat, AC. Many upgrades. $1,150,000 lchomeforsale@comcast.net , 505-228-8897
3000 SQ.FT. ULTIMATE SERENITY & VIEWS EUROPEAN STYLE. Quiet upscale neighborhood. Sophisticated furnished 1 bedroom & office. Private courtyards. Meadow, mountain views, 200 acre walking/ horse trails. 10 minutes to town. Dog Friendly. $1500 monthly plus utility. 505-699-6161
5 bedrooms, 4 baths. Old Las Vegas Highway. $1900. NM Properties & Homes, 505-989-8860 3 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH. 1840 sqft. Fenced backyard, borders Golf Course. AC, Washer Dryer, 2 Car Garage. 6434 Paseo Del Sol. $1400 plus utilities. Marty 505-469-2573 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. Rowe. Fireplace, woodstove, all appliances, 3/4 acre fenced yard. $900 monthly, first, last, security deposit. 505470-0409
APARTMENTS FURNISHED 2 BEDROOM, $800. 1 BEDROOM, $700. Private estate. Walled yard, kiva fireplace. Safe, quiet. Utilities paid. Sorry, No Pets. 505-471-0839
Where space is a concern and convenience is priority, look no further than Las Palomas Apartments. Call us today at 888-4828216 for a tour of a spacious studio and see the incredible amenities our community offers!! Let us help you start the year off right. ¿Mencionamos, hablamos español!
APARTMENTS UNFURNISHED
CONDOSTOWNHOMES
1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH DUPLEX ON EAST-SIDE.
1 BEDROOM, 1 BATH, 600 sq.ft. Dos Santos condo. $775 monthly, $775 deposit, year lease. Pool, gym, jacuzzi. schweetie80@yahoo.com, or 505-6203672
Large living room, hardwood floors. Off-street parking, carport. All appliances. $900 utilities included. No pets. References a must. 505-9825232. RIVERFRONT PROPERTY in Village of Pecos. FOR SALE BY OWNER 2.840 acres. Breathtaking views, tranquil setting. $350k. Gene 505920-5629
2 BEDROOM, 2 bath Home in Rowe. Fenced yard, secure compound. All appliances. $750 monthly, first, last, security deposit. 505-4700409. 2-BE DR O O M CUSTOM, HIGH CEILINGS, PORCHES, WASHER, DRYER, FIREPLACE, RADIANT HEAT. CENTRALLY LOCATED, OFF HICKOX. $1000 PLUS UTILITIES. 505-992-1014
813 CAMINO DE MONTE REY: Live-in studio, full kitchen, bath, small back yard, tile throughout. $690 gas and water paid. NO PETS! 505-471-4405 CHARMING 2 bedroom Casita, $850 plus utilities. Centrally located, near bus stops and parks. 101 1/2 Taos, Call Gertrude, 505-983-4550.
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1 BEDROOM 1 bath. Prime north railyard. Fenced yard. Washer, dryer. Parking. Near Farmer’s Market. $1000 monthly plus utilities. 505-2315410.
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BEAUTIFUL, CLEAN, 1000 sq.ft. One bedroom. Washer, dryer. $1,200. Near community college, 2.5 acres. Private gated property. 505-901-7415. NORTHSIDE CASITA. Furnished one bedroom. 750 sq.ft. Quiet. Private yard. DSL. Cable. $1000 monthly. Utilities included. 1-year lease. Nonsmoker. 505-412-1074.
CHARMING 2 bedroom, 2 bath, NE Hillside home. Walk to Plaza. Mountain views, trails. Available January 3 at $1,700 monthly. 239 Rodriguez. 512-287-0192 rkirmse@hotmail.com
HOUSES UNFURNISHED
ELDORADO 1750 SQ.FT. 3 Bedroom 2 Bath,
3 BEDROOM, 2 bath house in La Cienega area. 505-690-4894.
Double car garage. Vigas, tile, fireplace. Open concept. A must see; Very clean. No pets, non-smoking. $1300 monthly. Russ, 505-470-3227.
business & service Your business in print and online for as little as $89 per month! CLEANING
ACCOUNTING REDTAIL ACCOUNTING SERVICES for individuals and companies, all phases of operations, GAAP standards, Quickbooks specialist. Q p redtailaccounting.com g 505-670-8083
HANDYMAN
PAINTING
Genbuild Corporation
METAL MOBILE HOME & RVs LIQUID RUBBER ROOF COATING, no seams. 10 year guaranteed. Single-wides starting from $900. Licensed & insured. 505-795-0007
Professional with over 30 years experience. Licensed, insured, bonded Please call for free estimate, 505-6709867, 505-473-2119.
DALE’S TREE SERVICE. Fruit Tree & Conifer, Pinon, Chamisa, & ornamental. Pruning, removals, stumps, hauling. Yard work also available. 4734129
PLASTERING
TUTORING
40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Professional Plastering Specialist: Interior & Exterior. Also Re-Stuccos. Patching a specialty. Call Felix, 505-920-3853.
TUTORING FOR ACT & SAT, Math, Sciences, English, French, German, Russian, etc. Immediate Santa Fe area. $35 hourly. Anthony, 505-988-1307.
ROOFING
YARD MAINTENANCE
ALL-IN-ONE ROOF LEAKING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE. Complete Landscaping. Yard Cleaning, Maintenance. Foam roof maintenance. Painting. Torch Down, Stucco. References Available. 505-603-3182.
SPECIALIZING IN YARD WORK, TREE TRIMMING. Trash, brush and other hauling available. Yard, gravel work available. Call 505-204-3186. 505-3162936.
COSMETOLOGY-NAILS
CAREGIVER NURSE-AID. 20 years experince. Billingual. References available. Please call, 505-310-5234. Leave message.
CHIMNEY SWEEPING
HAIR BY CHERYL!! Holiday Season Specials; $10 OFF! Appointment Only at Shear Paradise Salon, 1599 S. St. Francis Dr. 505-577-5559.
Clean Houses Inside and out. Windows, carpets. $18 per hour. Sylvia 505-920-4138. Handyman, Landscaping, Roofing. FREE estimates, BNS. 505-316-6449. Will clean houses and offices. Good references. Reasonable prices. Call Silvia Membreno 505-316-2402
CASEY’S TOP HAT CHIMNEY SWEEPS is committed to protecting your home. Creosote build-up in a fireplace or lint build-up in a dryer vent reduces efficiency and can pose a fire hazard. Call 505989-5775. Get prepared!
CONSTRUCTION
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Dry Pinon & Cedar
Free Kindling, Delivery & Stack. 145.00 pick up load. Deliver Anytime.
505-983-2872, 505-470-4117 FLOORING
Office and Home Cleaning. Janitorial, Handyman, Home Repairs, Garden, Irrigation, Windows. Licensed, bonded, insured. References available. 505-795-9062.
Also new additions, concrete, plastering, walls, flagstone, plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical. Free estimates. 505-3107552.
TRINO’S AFFORDABLE Construction all phases of construction, home repairs including water damage. Licensed, Bonded & Insured. 505920-7583.
YARD CLEAN UP & More! Gravel, trenches, trash hauling. We Move Furniture. Any work you need done I can do! Call George, 505-316-1599.
HAULING OR YARD WORK
RM FLOORING Re-finishing of wood floors. Installation of wood, tile, brick and flagstone flooring. Licensed, Bonded. Senior Discount 15%. 505-469-6363
PHIL’S HAULING. Dump runs, cleaning, moving, deliveries, tree removal, hassles handled. Up to 6 tons/ load. Reasonable, reliable, punctual. 505670-6100
HANDYMAN
HOUSE SITTING HOUSE & PET SITTING by senior for 24/7 flat rate or hourly. Have 27’ trailer to stay on property. Including horses. 505-795-0007
ADDITIONS, GARAGES & Portable Buildings. Starting at $30.00 a square foot. Licensed and insured. Call 505252-0534 or 505-821-3790.
BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING EXPERTS
REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE; PRO-PANEL & FLAT ROOF REPAIR, PAINTING, FENCING, YARDWORK. MINOR PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL. 25 years experience. Licensed. References. Free estimates. 505-470-5877
ANDY ORTIZ PAINTING
FIREWOOD
A+ Professional Cleaning Service Homes, Office, Move-ins- Move-outs. Also, House and Pet sitting. Dependable, Experienced. $18 hourly. Julia, 505-204-1677.
TREES
CONSTRUCTION Additions, Remodels, New Construction, Foundations, Garages, Roofing, and Block Walls. Licensed, Bonded, Insured. 505-401-1088
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Seasonal planting. Lawn care. Weed Removal. Dump runs. Painting. Snow Removal. Honest & Dependable. Free estimates. References.
Berry Clean - 505-501-3395 ROOFING- ALL TYPES . Metal, Shingles, Composite torch down, Hot Mop, Stucco, Plaster. Maintenance. Free Estimates! Call Ismael Lopez at 505-670-0760.
STORAGE
MOVERS AFFORDABLE HOME REPAIR
Housecleaning, garage cleaning, hauling trash. Cutting Trees, Flagstone Patios, Driveways, Fencing, Yard Work, Stucco, Tile, Roofing. Greg, Nina, 920-0493.
A A R D V A R K DISCOUNT M O V E R S Most moving services; old-fashioned respect and care since 1976. Jo h n , 505-473-4881.
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CONTEMPORARY TWO story in safe, quiet neighborhood, close to Super WalMart, I-25 and 599. Master suite with walk-in closet, private bath, upstairs carpeted, downstairs tile. Island kitchen, gas range, dishwasher, fireplace, garage, Washer Dryer, AC, small yard. Tenant application and background check required. Subdivision restrictions apply. No smoking, no drugs. Small pet negotiable. $1300 monthly plus utilities. Move-in with first, last and $400 deposit. Call 505988-5816, leave message. SAN JUAN Pecos, 2 bedroom house. adobe, with 8 acres, $1000 monthly plus utilities.pets ok. 505423-3788
MANUFACTURED HOMES PEACE & QUIET: 3 bedroom, 2 bath. Plaster, stucco. Highway 14 area. $850 monthly. Lease, deposit. References required . 505-473-7155, 505699-0120.
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LOST LABRADOODLE REWARD! Small 23-pound cream/white male labradoodle, 2 years old, lost Thursday, December 11. Last seen near the area between Osage and the Indian School. Wearing a loose green collar , neckerchief and brown leash. Collar says "Sami." Very frightened. New adoptee. Likely will not come when called. Needs medication. Reward. No questions asked. IF SEEN ANYWHERE, PLEASE CALL: 505-954-1092, or Smith Animal Hospital, 505-9824418, or the Santa Fe Animal Shelter 505-983-4309, ask for Miguel or David.
Northern Pueblos Housing Authority seeks an Economic Development Director. This is a one-year grant-funded position with a primary responsibility to finalize business plans for two identified proprietary Pueblo-owned businesses, arrange financing, and initiate implementation of the business plans. For further information and application instructions, please e-mail receptionist@nphousing.com.
SILVER BRACELET with INLAID DISC, Sadly lost, Friday afternoon, probably on Lincoln Avenue. Great sentimentlal value. REWARD OFFERED. Call 505-982-3133.
IMMACULATE SMALL OFFICE SUITE
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Large entry with sectioning possibilities. Private office, large storage, handicapped bathroom. Quiet convenient location. 505-9834631, 505-470-8151.
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1441 St. Francis Drive. Take all or part of the building, available up to 3750 square feet. Kitchenettes, private and public baths, and outdoor balcony with views.
ADOPTION COUNSELOR Wanted for Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Basic animal welfare, good communication and computer skills required. Full time. Email: dmoore@sfhumanesociety.org
Taylor Properties 505-470-0818 Vista Property Corp 505-988-5299
RECEPTIONIST Needed for Santa Fe Animal Shelter’s fast-paced south-side animal clinic. Email rÊsumÊ to sdelarco@sfhumanesociety.org .
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Great location and parking! $500 monthly includes utilities, cleaning, taxes and amenities. Move in incentives!
Heritage Home Healthcare & Hospice, a premier home health care provider in New Mexico, is looking for RN’s for Home Healthcare and Hospice (Full time and PRN), and Physical Therapists (Full time and PRN) with a passion for providing exceptional care! Please apply at www.heritagehomehealthcare.co m or call (505) 796-3222. AA/ EOE M/ F/ Vet/ Disability, Drug-Free Workplace
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Please call (505)983-9646.
AUTOMOTIVE
RETAIL SPACE
NEW DEALERSHIP!
CANYON ROAD, GALLERY 822 Leaving 3930 sq.ft. Will lease 1/3, 2/3, or all of space. Regular lease. 505-699-6878 or 505-867-5623.
ROOMMATE WANTED Parts/Service Advisor & Sales Professionals
Private rooms, shared bath & kitchen, washer, dryer. $425 and $475. Clean, safe, quiet. No Pets. Month-toMonth. Deposit. 2 miles North of Plaza. 505-470-5877
Ideal applicant will be energetic, detail-oriented, and be passionate about customer service.
ROOMMATE WANTED. Furnished bedroom, den, private bath. Eldorado. $500 monthly. 505-466-0021.
Email resume to mbecker@garciacars.com or call 505.913.2950.
WAREHOUSES
DRIVERS
OFFICE, Warehouse with overhead door, midtown location. 1,300 squ.ft, with heating, air conditioning and parking. $1200 monthly plus utilities. 505-470-9213.
Driver (Full-time). Monday through Friday. Clean Driving Record a Must. Inquire at 2902 Rufina Street. The Water Man.
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TEACHER I Part-time position working 28 hours per week, year round at Pojoaque Valley Early Head Start Center located at the Pojoaque Middle School. Position requirements listed on website.
FOUND BULLDOG, OLD, PARTIALLY BLIND, walking down old Las Vegas Highway, near Canoncito, Tuesday morning, December 16. Taken to Santa Fe Animal Shelter. NEW OR used plexiglass, used or broken dressers, coffeetables, end table, wood dining tables, insulated glass windows, stained glass, used, broken. 505-795-0007.
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EIGHT NORTHERN INDIAN PUEBLOS COUNCIL, INC. SENIOR CENTER SITE MANAGER
(Part-time, 20 hours weekly) Site Manager is responsible for the day to day operations and services provided to our Senior Center. The Manager will ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. All food and supplies will be purchased and stored by the manager in accordance with policy. Responsible for monthly reports, activities, menus, etc. Will provide transportation using the programs vehicle as needed. There are two positions available, one located in Nambe Pueblo and one in Pueblo of San Ildefonso. Both positions are 20 hours a week. Prefer individual who has experience with Senior Programs. Must have a good driving record and pass a criminal background check. Must possess a food handler’s certificate or be able to obtain one. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
(male adult facility -Espanola) BUTTERFLY HEALING CENTER (Youth Residential facility - Taos) The BHT is a member of the our residential direct care staff . The primary function of the BHT is to ensure the safety, therapeutic and physical needs of our residents are properly met as directed by the individual’s treatment plan, therapeutic goals and interventions determined by the clinical team. HS Diploma or equivalent, CPR and First Aid, certification are required, prefer experience in behavioral health field. *Working with our youth requires a completed CYFD fingerprinting and back ground check.*
ALBUQUERQUE and ESPANOLA OPENINGS Immediate openings. Serving Northern New Mexico, several locations available, Albuquerque and Espanola. Experience in individual, group, adult, family and couples therapy Experience working with addictions a plus. Master level, licensed in the State of New Mexico. Must have current and in good standing an LMSW, LISW, LPCC, LMHC or Ph.D.
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CHILD CARE PROGRAM ESPANOLA Provides support to the Program Director of ENIPC’s Child Care Program. Must have computer experience, data entry, Excel helpful. Will maintain program’s record system and provide reporting as required. General clerical experience preferred, HS Diploma or equivalent. Employment with ENIPC requires a valid NM State Driver License and must be insurable under ENIPC’s auto insurance. All required certificates and licensures must be valid and current prior to employment. Positions close when filled, unless otherwise noted. Send resume to: RCata@enipc.org or 505-747-1599 (fax) 505-747-1593 (office) ENIPC ensures Native American Preference ENIPC, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. *Drug testing and criminal background check completed prior to employment*
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH, Spanish) Salesperson needed! Positive attitude and excellent customer service skills required. Sales experience preferred. Background check and drug screen required. Call 505-780-8720 for more information. EOE.
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The Santa Fe New Mexican is seeking a dynamic media sales executive to represent its award winning publications and state of the art digital platforms to existing and future advertising clients. This position manages relationships with clients to grow and develop their business needs. Maintains a thorough understanding of each customer’s business goals, products and services. In addition, is aware of client’s industry and provides appropriate advertising solutions. Will be expected to maintain comprehensive understanding of competitive media and understand how the utilization of other media sources fit with customer’s strategic business objectives. Actively seeks out new business to meet or exceed sales goals. Qualifications Requires a college degree or equivalent sales experience. Must have a minimum of two years plus consultative sales experience. Must have demonstrated ability to prospect qualified leads. Ability to sell a wide range of products. Must have knowledge of sales process, the ability to establish product value and close a sale in a timely manner. Understands strengths and weaknesses of competitive media. Must have demonstrated team sales experience. Must have strong negotiation and problemsolving skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Must be driven, proactive and have a strong desire to achieve results and be successful. Must have proof of valid driver’s license, auto insurance and have reliable transportation. Base salary, team bonus and commission plan are offered with an excellent benefits package. Apply with cover letter and resume to: Wayne Barnard, Classified Advertising Manager The Santa Fe New Mexican, 202 East Marcy St., Santa Fe, NM 87501 or e-mail wbarnard@sfnewmexican.com No phone calls, please.
No prior machine experience required. Job duties include loading materials into machines. Must be able to communicate well with workers, stand for prolonged periods and able to lift 20 pounds and up to 70 pounds. This is an entry level position with opportunities for advancement. Shift times will vary based on company needs. Submit application or email resume to: Brenda Shaffer bshaffer@sfnewmexican.com 1 New Mexican Plaza (off I-25 frontage road) Or access an online job application at http://sfnm.co/1eUKCcD . No phone calls please. Successful completion of a drug test will be required prior to employment offer. EOE
WASHER, WHITE, good condition, 30day warranty. $140. 505-662-6396. WASHER, WHITE, good condition, 30day warranty. $140. 505-662-6396.
ART SELLING FINE ART AT BELOW WHOLESALE PRICING including many well-known New Mexico artists. 136 Grant Avenue. 505-6810597, Jack. SUPERB RARE Museum Quality Ben Ortega Large ’Nativity’ Scene. Signed. 38". Depicts Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, Wise Men, animals. $3,500.00 505-982-0975.
AUCTIONS WANTED: Any type farm freight wagon or buggy made by Joseph Murphy of St. Louis. Call Tom, 800959-5782.
BUILDING MATERIALS COMMERCIAL STEEL Ladder, narrow aisle, stair-step with safety rails and wheels. 6-8 feet. $350. 505-474-9141.
PRO-PANELS: 3’X18’ 26 gauge ProPanel for roofs. Barn red. $45 per sheet. Have 30 panels. (List $59). 505795-0007
BUSINESS EQUIPMENT 4 OFFICE desks for sale in excellent condition. $100 each. Three HON desks #HON-10791-NAT 72" x 36". Third is 66" Executive Desk in Light Cherry. Also have lectern, desk carts, monitors available. Make offer. 505216-2287.
CLOTHING 2 PAIR of Full Quill Ostrich Cowboy Boots, $250 each (size 10.5). Worn about ten times. 505-553-0143.
3 PAIRS of Rio Mercedes Full Quill Ostrich Cowboy Boots (size 10.5), (1)Black, (1)Tobacco, (1)Tan colored. Brand New. $350 each. 505-553-0143. MEN’S ALL WEATHER TAN COAT with lining. Size 46 long. $20. 505-577-8768. MEN’S BLACK DRESS COAT, LARGE. $20. 505-577-8768.
Seeking Motivated Commissions Sales Reps Competitive Pay with No Door to Door or Cold Calling. Must have Reliable Transportation & a Smart Phone.
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COLLECTIBLES 1950s SONG HITS & Hip Parade Magazines. Group of 8, $60 total. Nostalgia! Nostalgia! 505-474-9020 ARTIST SELLING her collection of beautiful Rainbow Gate dishes, $500. See ad and photos on craigslist.com. LPS 5 Boxes, sorted mostly Rock. Approximately 500 Records. $300 takes All. 505-699-7656
COMPUTERS 2011 (EARLY) MACBOOK PRO 13-INCH LAPTOP in excellent condition with 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, OSX 10.10.1, brand new 1TB hard drive and 16GB Ram $800. Call 505470-4371 after 6 pm. DELL LAPTOP, XP Professional, 3.24 GB of RAM, works great, $100. 505231-9133
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20TH CENTURY DESIGN , MID-CENTURY. BUY AND SELL. 131 West San Francisco Street. Jewelry, decorative and fine art, furniture. *** GREAT HOLIDAY GIFTS! *** Friday & Saturday, 12 to 5, or call for appointment. 505-9882013 or 847-567-3991. CIRCA 1910 3’ by 2’ Made by Antonio Garza. Call 577-5959.
FIREWOOD-FUEL FIREWOOD FOR sale. 1 full cord $200. 1/2 cord $125. Delivery Included! 505470-2789, 505-470-3869, 505-753-0303.
FIREWOOD Get yours now! Cedar, Pinon, Russian Olive‌Quantity discounts. Full cords available. Call for prices & delivery options. 505-231-3034.
APPLIANCES GE MICROWAVE, "SpaceMaker". 4.5 cubic feet. $60, 505-438-2424. GOOD UPRIGHT Vacuum Cleaner, works great. $40, 505-438-2424.
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DC-380 15" Planer, 2HP Motor, Mobile Base, Table Extensions and User’s Manual. Like new. $1000. 505-471-1758, OR 505-470-5701.
PUPPIES. WESTIES for sale. APR registration documents. 2 females, 1 male. 8 weeks. Ready to go. First shots. $600. Cash only. 505-6991 5 5 0
Custom made 40" Round Southwest Pine Table, bullet carvings by local craftsman, $250. Matching chairs, $125. Choose finish, upholstery, 505982-3214.
MYRTLE NC Mahogany 60’s desk middle locking drawer wing arms. 35" Wide; 26" Center; 77" Long $300 OBO 505-466-6563.
SEIKO WESTMINSTER wall clock, quartz movement with pendulum, new in box, never used. $120, call 505-690-5042
2005 CHEVROLET S I L V E R A D O 1500, KING OF THE ROAD, $11888. CALL 505-473-1234.
2010 Acura MDX AWD, pwer HEATED seats, XM, moon roof, loaded with 3rd row seating. In time for changing weather $30,729 Call 505-216-3800.
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4X4s DELTA DJ-15 6" Jointer. Mobile base. Like new. $800. 505-471-1758, OR 505470-5701.
Santa Fe Animal Shelter PET ADOPTION EVENTS Meet Adoptable Animals
NEARLY NEW pool table. Includes ping pong table and hockey table inserts. Can also be used for a dining table. Includes all accessories for all games. $1200 is a great deal for this item. Please call 660-8311 with any questions. REAL WOOD double-stacked Bookcase, painted white, 4’ high x 4’ wide, adjustable shelves. $35 . 505-231-9133
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1985 Oldsmobile, Royale Brougham, fully loaded. Nice interior, paint & tires. Runs well, however smokes. $2,500, OBO. 505-660-4079.
FIREWOOD PINON and cedar 16" long $220 cord. 10" 20" stovecut, $240 cord. Well seasoned. Free delivery with minimum 2 cords. 505259-3368, 505-832-4604
WOODSTOVE BY Vogelzang. Box woodstove with pipes. $275, OBO. 505-507-4350.
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DELTA MODEL 31-280 Sanding Center, 6" x 24" belt, 12" diameter disc. Mobile base and user’s manual. $900. 505-471-1758, OR 505-470-5701.
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3561 Zafarano Drive 1-4 p.m. $25 adoption fee on all adult animals through December. Visit sfhumanesociety.org ROCKWELL DELTA CLASSIC Ten" Unisaw. Cast iron base, 1 HP 115/230 VAC, fence, guide. $350. 505-471-1758, OR 505-470-5701. FAIRCHILD & CO written APPRAISAL AT $8,750. Over 2.5 carats total weight, size 7. Would make excellent engagement, wedding or cocktail ring. $5,000. Willing to meet at jeweler to confirm authentic. 505-379-3750
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TV RADIO STEREO DENON TURNTABLE QUARTZ DP-33F with Audio Technica cartridge. $150. 505-310-1829
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FISHER SOLID Wood 200 Watt Speakers- Excellent Condition. 2 speakers for $90.00 Call Patt at 505466-1181
BIG BOX of Mother Earth News & other Homestead Magazines. $5 for all. 505-231-9133
SONY STEREO Speakers, black, great condition. $30, OBO. 505-231-9133
CHRISTMAS & All Occasion quality wrapping paper. Great Big Box with many rolls unopened. $20, OBO. 505231-9133
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2013 SUBARU FORRESTER, AWD, ONLY 15K MILES, T1817, $24,988 CALL 505-473-1234.
LSCL HAS all types of commercial Loans and investor residential loans. We are correspondent lenders. www.lonestarcommeriallending.com for rates and guides. Bill Taylor Director 817-927-5626
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FAROLITOS FOR SALE Perfect for your holiday parties and Christmas Eve. $8 per dozen pick-up, $10 per dozen delivered, $12 per dozen delivered and set-up. Please call 505-660-2583
FOR SALE ALFALFA, San Acacia. 2strand heavy bales. $12 per bale. Available in Santa Fe, Mondays only, corner of Cerrillos and Airport. 505220-4441. Leave message.
Men’s Landsend Snowboots. size 13. waterproofed and insulated. New. leather uppers. Great GIFT!!! $50. 505231-9133.
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PRICE REDUCED! FIRST EDITION book collection. Only $5 each. Great holiday gifts. 505-474-9020.
CHICKENS FOR SALE. 5 year old for $10 each. 10 months, $15 each. All layers. 505-507-4350
RIMS- 18", chrome, 5 lug, one piece cast. Original $900. Sacrifice for $200. Call Patt at 505-466-1181
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19 inch Blizzack Snow Tires for Toyota SUV Venza. Provides excellent traction on snow and ice. SALE, $150, OBO. Janie, 505-412-0288.
WOODEN COYOTE/CACTUS craft decorative piece. Ideal for child’s room, den, conversation piece of Southwest, 3 ft. tall, $45, call 505-690-5042
SIDE TOOLBOX FOR PICKUP. Aluminum clear-coat. New $345, sell for $100. 505-629-6999
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GIVE THE gift of love. Beautiful Bassett hound poppies. 7 weeks old, 3 female pups left, Peach, Wrinkles and Sally. Purebred, AKC registered. Euro parent, home raised and loved. $700 each OBO. Satisfaction guaranteed. Call Johnny 505-670-2195. PIANO STEINWAY, Medium Grand, Model M Ebony. Excellent condition. Moving Sale, price reduced to $16,000. 505-881-2711
Donate used cars, trucks, boats, RV, motorcycles in any condition to help support Santa Fe Habitat. Call: 1-877-277-4344 or www.carsforhomes.org Local: 505986-5880.
VITO B Flat Clarinet with case, reed and extras. Excellent Condition. Only $100. Call Patt at 505-466-1181.
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GREAT FOR Classroom, Church or Business. Two part Lectern. Only $125 Call Patt at 505-466-1181
PHOTO EQUIPMENT TELESCOPE, COMPUTERCONTROLLED, Celestron, Nexstar 114gt, 114 mm,new in box, $275, great Christmas present, call 5056 9 0 5 0 4 2 http://www.amazon.com/CelestronNexstar-114GT-ReflectorTelescope/dp/B00004ZD38
Adopt from the Santa Fe Animal Shelter for Christmas Eve delivery by Santa Claus and his elf. Call 983-4309 ext. 610 for details.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
WE WILL BUY YOUR USED CAR REGARDLESS IF YOU BUY A CAR FROM US! COME SEE US TODAY! 505-216-3800
ATLAS SNOWSHOES, women’s, very good condition, Color red. $75. 505820-0776
NFL DALLAS Cowboy’s Lawn Helmet, made out of plywood. Bright Silver & Royal Blue. (any team available) $80, 505-438-2424 for activists rally Immigrants,
TREK BICYCLE, 26". Antelope 820 Mountain Bike. 20" frame, blue. Recently tuned, in perfect working condition. $100. 505-424-1771.
SMALL DOG Rescue of Santa Fe. 505438-3749 for information on Grover and our other small dogs.
Local 1 owner, every option, AWD, Nav, supercharged, clean CarFax, a real gem! $24,932 505-913-2900
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»cars & trucks« COOKING DISCO, Discadas for Sale. 17" to 32" diameter. Hundreds available. Starting at $35. Sold at Aldona’s Breakfast Buffet Restaurant, 3875 Cerrillos Road. Open 6:30am-3:30pm everyday. 505-469-3355.
2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4, HARD LOADED, HARD TO FIND, HARD TO BEAT PRICE, T1871, $ 21988 CALL 505-473-1234.
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ACROSS 1 Hushed “Hey!” 5 PC image file format 9 Quaint word of dismissal 14 Obsessed whale hunter 15 Guthrie of “Alice’s Restaurant” fame 16 Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” e.g. 17 Cribs and cradles 18 Navy mascot 19 Prey grabber 20 Place for a flock 21 Hitchhiked 23 Big name in taco sauce 25 Remote button 26 Handles deftly, as a baton 29 __ Sapphire: gin brand 33 Joyful shout 35 Like wines aged in certain barrels 37 “On the Waterfront” director Kazan 38 Sing without words 39 Aid in driving uphill 42 Address in an online favorites list, e.g. 43 Chalet backdrop 45 Tiny chirp 46 Past pudgy 48 Sound of little feet 50 “2 Broke Girls,” for one 52 Pre-med subj. 54 “Shoot!” 57 At some future date 62 Fish delicacy 63 Fill with wonder 64 Silent approvals 65 Singer Fitzgerald 66 Control tower device 67 Eins und zwei 68 Harbor structure 69 Bit of salon litter 70 Freezer bag feature 71 “What You Need” band DOWN 1 Painter Picasso 2 Like some cliffs and stockings
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2002 BLUE SIENNA TOYOTA XLE, 156,000 miles. Winter tires, leather interior, rubber mats. In great condition. $4,500. 575-758-7333
2013 Kia Soul ! recent trade-in, local vehicle, back-up camera, super nice, single owner clean CarFax $13,951 505913-2900
2013 Lexus RX350 AWD recent trade-in! LOADED, saddle leather, navigation, single owner clean CarFax GORGEOUS! $39,991 505-913-2900
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Another One Owner, Local, Records, Garaged, Non-Smoker, Remaining Factory warranty, 22,447 Miles, Most Available Options, WHY BUY NEW, Pristine, Soooo TOYOTA LUXURIOUS AND DEPENDABLE $32,250
ANOTHER Mercedes-Benz Tradein! local 1 owner, EVERY option, rare dark brown leather, adjustable suspension, over $64k new, clean CarFax $50,962. 505-913-2900
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LEGAL # 97639 The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is accepting proposals for Professional Legal Services The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish (Department) requests proposals (RFP# 15 516 2101 00004) from qualified lawyers and law firms to provide professional legal services for but not limited to; Water law; Environmental law; Construction Law; Real Estate Law; Real Property Acquisitions, Disposals (specialize in public real property interests both state, federal), Mineral Estate, Easements, Leases; Land use law, eminent domain and inverse condemnation; Inspection of Public Records Act; and Appellate work, including administrative and civil law for the Department. This request for proposals will result in a multiple source award through which contracts may be awarded to one or more lawyers and or law firms in all of the practice areas listed in the Scope of Work. Each lawyer or law firm’s proposal shall include evidence of its experience and expertise in the relevant/proposed practice areas. Submission of the proposal must be sent to the Department of Game and Fish no later than 3:00 PM December 22, 2014. To obtain a copy of this Request for Proposal please visit http://wildlife.state.n m.us/ or contact Joseph Miano at (505) 476-8086 or joseph.miano@state. nm.us. Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on October 27-31 and November 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28, December 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, 2014 LEGAL # 97809
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Respectfully Submitted, WEINSTEIN, PINSON & RILEY, P.S.
R. Alfred Walker Assistant City Attorney City of Santa Fe 200 Lincoln Avenue By: _/s/Elizabeth P.O. Box 909 Mason Santa Fe, New Mexico Elizabeth Mason 87504-0909 20 First Plaza NW, Telephone: (505) 955Suite 303 6967 Albuquerque, NM Facsimile: (505) 95587102 6748 (206) 438-1031 E m a i l : elizabethm@ awalker@ci.santaw-legal.com fe.nm.us Attorney for Plaintiff Published in The SanPublished in The San- ta Fe New Mexican on ta Fe New Mexican on December 9, 16 and December 9, 16 and 23, 2014. 23, 2014
STATE OF NEW MEXILEGAL # 97822 CO COUNTY OF SANTA FE FIRST JUDICIAL DIS- Notice is hereby given that the New MexTRICT ico State Armory Case No. D-101-CV- Board will hold its regularly scheduled 2011-01092 quarterly meeting/ in Conjunction with the MGC MORTGAGE, bi-annual Local ArINC., mory Board Council Plaintiff, Meeting on: v. Date: Wednesday, MICHAEL P. CASTILLO, January 07, 2015 JUAN HERNANDEZ, STEVAN J. SCHOEN, Time: 10:00 a.m. NEW MEXICO EMAlbuquerque PLOYMENT SECURITY Place: DEPARTMENT, NEW Armory MEXICO DEPART- 600 Wyoming Blvd NE NM MENT OF TAXATION Albuquerque, AND REVENUE, INTER- 87801 NAL REVENUE SERVICE, FORD MOTOR An agenda will be CREDIT COMPANY, available before the LLC, THE UNKNOWN meeting. Please conSPOUSE OF MICHAEL tact Elizabeth A. P. CASTILLO, FT Alvarado, State Ar-
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y pp y the Honorable Sheri A. Raphaelson, District Judge of the First Judicial District at the Rio Arriba County Published in The San- Courthouse, 7 Main in Tierra ta Fe New Mexican on St., NOTICE OF SUIT December 23-26, 29- Amarilla,, New Mexi31, 2014 and January co at 1:15 p.m. on the 12 day of January, STATE OF New Mexico 1-2, 5, 2015 2015 for an ORDER to the above-named FOR CHANGE OF Defendants Juan Legal #97827 NAME of the child Hernandez and Kerry from Noah Ryan Kirkpatrick. FIRST JUDICIAL Roybal-Carmona to DISTRICT COURT Noah Ryan Roybal. GREETINGS: STATE OF NEW You are hereby noti- MEXICO fied that the above- COUNTY OF SANTA FE STEPHEN T. PACHECO, District Court Clerk named Plaintiff has filed a civil action CITY OF SANTA FE ex By: Deputy Court against you in the rel. above-entitled Court SANTA FE POLICE DE- Clerk and cause, the gener- PARTMENT, Submitted by: al object thereof beAriana L Roybal ing to foreclose a Petitioner, Petitioner, Pro Se mortgage on proper- vs. ty located at 48 Pinon Rd., Edgewood, NM No. D-101-CV-2013- Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on 87015, Santa Fe Coun- 03212 December 16 and 23, ty, New Mexico, said property being more ONE (1) 2003 BLUE CA- 2014. particularly descri- DILLAC DEVILLE bed as: LEGAL # 97846 V . I . N . LOT 66B, EDGEWOOD 1G6KF57933U279159 ESTATES SUBDIVI- NEW MEXICO LICENSE NOTICE OF PUBLIC SION, AS SHOWN ON NO. NONE, SALE OF PERSONAL PLAT ENTITLED "LAND PROPERTY DIVISION OF LOT 66, Respondent, EDGEWOOD ESTATES Notice is hereby givBEING THE SE 1/4, SE and en that the under1/4, SW 1/4, NE 1/4 OF signed will sell, to SECTION 27, T10N, RALPH D. ORTIZ, satisfy lien of the R7E…", FILED IN THE Claimant. owner, at public sale OFFICE OF THE COUNby competitive bidTY CLERK, SANTA FE NOTICE ding on January 14th COUNTY, NEW MEXI2014 at 9:30 am at the CO, ON NOVEMBER 25, TO RALPH D. ORTIZ: Extra Space Storage 1997, IN PLAT BOOK facility locate at: 179, PAGE 050, AS The above-captioned DOCUMENT NO. action has been filed 875W. San Mateo Rd. 637,162. to seek forfeiture of Santa Fe, NM 87505 the above-described 505-986-1546 Unless you serve a motor vehicle. If no pleading or motion in response is filed, de- The personal goods response to the com- fault judgment may stored therein by the plaint in said cause be entered in favor of following may inon or before 30 days the Petitioner. The clude, but are not limafter the last publica- name, address and ited to general housetion date, judgment telephone number of hold, furniture, boxes, by default will be en- Petitioner’s attorney clothes, and appliantered against you. ces. are:
MORTGAGE COMPANIES D/B/A CARLI I. BROWN MORTGAGE AND KERRY KIRKPATRICK, Defendants.
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Legal #97827 STATE OF NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF RIO ARRIBA FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE MATTER OF A PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF Noah Ryan RoybalCarmona, A CHILD. Case No.: 2014-00400
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NOTICE OF CHANGE OF NAME TAKE NOTICE that in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 408-1 through Sec. 40-83 NMSA 1978, et. seq. the Petitioner Ariana L. Roybal will apply to
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Please forward all comments and quesD05-Yvette Gonzales tions to the County 901 Lorenzo St. Santa Land Use Administration Office at 986Fe, NM 87501 6225. B05- Greg Lujan 2101 Yucca St. Santa Fe, All interested parties will be heard at the NM 87505 Public Hearing prior C54- Alex Velez 785 to the Commission Agua Fria Santa Fe, taking action. NM 87501 All comments, quesM05- Karen Ware 3223 tions and objections Basil Ct. Dallas, TX to the proposal may be submitted to the 75204 County Land Use AdM27 Tim Becker 1000 ministrator in writing Cordova Pl #62 Santa to P.O. Box 276, Santa Fe, New Mexico Fe, NM 87505 87504-0276; or prePurchases must be sented in person at made with cash only the hearing. and paid at the time of sale. All goods are Published in The Sansold as is and must ta Fe New Mexican on be removed at the December 23, 2014 time of purchase. Extra Space Storage re- LEGAL # 97854 serves the right to bid. Sale is subject to BCC CASE # MIS 06adjournment. 5272 Published in The San- NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ta Fe New Mexican on December 23 and 30, 2014 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to consider a request by LEGAL # 97852 Michael A. Tavelli, CDRC CASE # Z 06- Applicant, for a 24month time extension 5033 of the previously approved Tavelli MixedNOTICE OF PUBLIC Use Subdivision MasHEARING ter Plan. The property Notice is hereby giv- is located north of en that a public hear- Agua Fria Street, east ing will be held to of Lopez Lane, within consider a request by Section 31, Township Commonweal Con- 17 North, Range 9
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g East, (Commission District 2). A public hearing will be held in the County Commission Chambers of the Santa Fe County Courthouse, corner of Grant and Palace Avenues, Santa Fe, NM Mexico on the 13th day of January, 2015 at 5 pm on a petition to the Board of County Commissioners. Please forward all comments and questions to the County Land Use Administration Office at 9866225. All interested parties will be heard at the Public Hearing prior to the Commission taking action. All comments, questions, and objections to the proposal may be submitted to the County Land Use Administrator in writing to P.O. Box 276, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276; or presented in person at the hearing.
p p y be submitted to the County Land Use Administrator in writing to P.O. Box 276, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276; or presented in person at the hearing.
A public hearing will be held in the County Commission Chambers of the Santa Fe County Courthouse, corner of Grant and Palace Avenues, Santa Fe, New Mexico on the 15th day of January 2015, at 4 p.m. on a petition to the County Development Review Committee.
All comments, questions and objections to the proposal may be submitted to the County Land Use Administrator in writing to P.O. Box 276, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276; or presented in person at the hearing.
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cle III, § 10 ( Lot Size Requirements ) of the Land Development Code to allow a Land Division of 20 acres into two lots. The property is located at 106 Old Canoncito Road, within the viPublished in The San- cinity of Canoncito, Section 12, ta Fe New Mexican on within Township 15 North, December 23, 2014 Range 10 East, (Commission District 4). LEGAL # 97867 CDRC CASE # ZA/S 10-5352 Rio Santa Fe Business Park NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held to consider a request by Peña Blanca Partnership for a Master Plan Zoning Amendment to an existing Zoning approval and Preliminary and Final Plat and Development Plan approval to create four (4) commercial lots on a 34.44 + acre parcel to be utilized as a Published in The San- Commercial/Industri ta Fe New Mexican on al use. The Applicant December 23, 2014 also requests to allow a Cul-De-Sac (Dead End Road) to LEGAL # 97865 exceed 500 feet in length. The property CDRC CASE# V 14is located at 54 Colo5270 Ernest Luna Water Tower Height ny Drive, North West of N.M. 599, North of Variance Paseo De River, within Section 10, TownNOTICE OF PUBLIC ship 16 North, Range HEARING 8 East, (Commission Notice is hereby giv- District 2). en that a public hearing will be held to A public hearing will consider a request by be held in the County ChamErnest Luna, Appli- Commission cant, for a variance, bers of the Santa Fe Courthouse, of Article III, Section County 4.4.4.c Development corner of Grant and and Design Standards Palace Avenues, Sanof the Land Develop- ta Fe, New Mexico on ment Code, to allow a the 15th day of Januproposed water stor- ary 2015, at 4 p.m. on age tank for the a petition to the Greater Glorieta County Development MDWCA that is sixty- Review Committee. six (66) feet in height which exceeds the Please forward all maximum permitted comments and quesheight of thirty-six tions to the County (36) feet. The proper- Land Use Administraty is located at 65 La tion Office at 986Joya Road within the 6225. Traditional Community of Glorieta, within All interested parties Section 2, Township will be heard at the 15 North, Range 11 Public Hearing prior East, (Commission to the Commission taking action. District 4).
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Please forward all comments and ques- LEGAL # 97869 tions to the County Land Use Administra- CDRC CASE # V 14tion Office at 986- 5500 6225. NOTICE OF PUBLIC All interested parties HEARING will be heard at the Public Hearing prior Notice is hereby givto the Commission en that a public heartaking action. ing will be held to consider a request by All comments, ques- Virginia Gould and tions and objections James Lauri Hakola, to the proposal may for a variance of Arti-
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All interested parties will be heard at the Public Hearing prior to the Commission taking action. All comments, questions and objections to the proposal may be submitted to the County Land Use Administrator in writing to P.O. Box 276, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0276; or preA public hearing will sented in person at be held in the County the hearing. Commission Chambers of the Santa Fe Published in The SanCounty Courthouse, ta Fe New Mexican on corner of Grant and December 23, 2014 Palace Avenues, Santa Fe, New Mexico on the 15th day of Janu- LEGAL # 97872 ary 2015, at 4 p.m. on a petition to the BCC CASE #PCEV 14County Development 5420 Review Committee, and on the 10th day NOTICE OF PUBLIC of March 2015, at 5 HEARING p.m. on a petition to the Board of County Notice is hereby givCommissioners. en that a public hearing will be held to Please forward all consider a request by comments and ques- Ernest Chavez, Applitions to the County cant and Robin Land Use Administra- Suellen Chavez (pertion Office at 986- sonal representative 6225. of the Estate of Jesse Chavez), Applicant, All interested parties Joseph Karnes, will be heard at the Sommer Karnes & AsPublic Hearing prior soc. Agent for the Esto the Commission tate, for approval to taking action. vacate a recorded lot All comments, ques- line adjustment surtions and objections vey plat which reconto the proposal may figured 2 existing lots be submitted to the that became known County Land Use Ad- as Tract 1-R consistministrator in writing ing of 25 acres and to P.O. Box 276, Santa Tract 2-R consisting Fe, New Mexico of 11.58 acres, on a 87504-0276; or pre- total of 36.38 acres. sented in person at The property is locatthe hearing. ed at #210 Entranosa Rd., Within Section Published in The San- 28, Township 11 ta Fe New Mexican on North, Range 7 East, December 23, 2014 (Commission District 3). A public hearing will LEGAL # 97870 be held in the County ChamBCC CASE #PCEV 14- Commission bers of the Santa Fe 5450 County Courthouse, corner of Grant and NOTICE OF PUBLIC Palace Avenues, SanHEARING ta Fe, New Mexico on Notice is hereby giv- the 13th day of Januen that a public hear- ary 2015, at 5:00 p.m. ing will be held to on a petition to the consider a request by Board of County ComKelly Wilson, Appli- missioners. cant, (Paramount Surveys, Inc.) Paul Please forward all Rodriguez, Agent, for comments and quesapproval to vacate a tions to the County thirty-eight foot (38’) Land Use Administrawide private access tion Office at 986and utility easement 6225. on one lot totaling 2.50 acres. The ease- All interested parties ment will be relocat- will be heard at the ed on-site. The prop- Public Hearing prior erty is located at to the Commission #177B Los Pinos Rd., taking action. Within Section 28, All comments, quesTownship 16 North, tions and objections Range 8 East, (Com- to the proposal may be submitted to the mission District 3). County Land Use AdA public hearing will ministrator in writing be held in the County to P.O. Box 276, Santa New Mexico Commission Cham- Fe, bers of the Santa Fe 87504-0276; or presented in person at County Courthouse, corner of Grant and the hearing. Palace Avenues, Santa Fe, New Mexico on Published in The Santhe 13th day of Janu- ta Fe New Mexican on ary 2015, at 5:00 p.m. December 23, 2014 on a petition to the Board of County Commissioners. Please forward all comments and questions to the County Land Use Administration Office at 9866225.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2014: This year you will note a considerable difference in your priorities. You no longer will sit on situations until you obtain the results you desire.
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Today in history Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, the 357th day of 2014. There are eight days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On Dec. 23, 1954, the first successful human kidney transplant took place at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston as a surgical team led by Dr. Joseph Murray removed a kidney from 23-year-old Ronald Herrick and implanted it in Herrick’s twin brother, Richard, who was dying of chronic nephritis. (Because the donor and recipient were identical twins, tissue rejection was not an issue. Richard Herrick lived until 1962; Ronald Herrick died in 2010.)
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Today might be the last day for a while that you’ll have enough cooperation. Tonight: Check out the holiday lights in your neighborhood. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Start making calls to those at a distance to wish them a Merry Christmas. Tonight: Found kissing under the mistletoe. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Deal with someone directly. You could be in a situation where you want to change some part of your life. Tonight: Where holiday music is played. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be changing your focus because of the impending arrival of Christmas. Have a frank discussion. Tonight: Keep it jolly. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH What has weighed you down in the past will no longer be a problem. On some level, you will feel as if you have been freed up. Tonight: The only response is “yes.” VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You might need to slow down some. Catch up with an older friend or relative before you get any busier. Tonight: Get into the swing of things.
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Sister is avoiding paying back loan Dear Annie: Two years ago, my sister called crying that they were going to lose their house. She didn’t realize her husband hadn’t been making the mortgage payments. She said she wouldn’t have taken all those vacations or eaten out in fancy restaurants if she had known they couldn’t afford it. Of course I jumped in to help. My husband spent a day making sure all the money was transferred into the right accounts in time to stop the bank auction. This was a loan, not a gift, but without interest charges. Now I feel betrayed. My sister and her husband continue to spend money frivolously. They took a big vacation and lied to me so I wouldn’t know. They’ve been eating out again. They promise to make payments, but rarely do. Any amount is overdue and in tiny increments. Now they’ve stopped inviting us to get-togethers. Is this any way to treat the people who kept you from being thrown out on the street? We have never hounded them for the money, but I know now this was a big mistake. We must have had “sucker” written on our foreheads. I am extremely hurt that my sister would do this to me. It’s not even the money anymore. It’s being lied to repeatedly by someone I loved and trusted. An apology might help, but I don’t see it happening. What do I do? — Extremely Disappointed Dear Disappointed: If your sister knew how to be more frugal, she wouldn’t have needed your loan. Her lies and avoidance are how she deals with her guilt. We suggest you remove all vagueness about this. Have a lawyer draw up papers with the amount loaned, the amount repaid and a schedule of monthly payments. Insist that all of you sign it, and then remind her when she’s late with a payment. Be nice, but firm. She won’t like it, but once the loan is repaid, you can start with a clean slate. Dear Annie: My dad constantly calls me at work to ask when I’m going to come over to see Mom and my adult sister who still lives at home. But when I do make the time to visit, he can’t be bothered
to talk to my husband, my kids or me, and my sister doesn’t bother to come up from the basement. This has been going on for the past 20 years. I no longer feel welcome there. My dad is retired, but can’t find a moment to stop by my place or even ask how his grandchildren are. But he somehow manages to visit my brother’s kids. I’ve called him on this, and he says he’s not well enough to come to my place, but every day he stops by the donut shop that’s two minutes from my home. I’ve never asked them for anything and don’t expect anything. However, my brother’s children are the apples of their eyes. Why does he keep asking me to visit when he doesn’t want to see me? — Can’t Be Bothered and Don’t Care Dear Can’t: Where is Mom in all this? It sounds as though Dad wants to see you, but has no idea how to relate to you. If you know when he is at the donut shop, feel free to stop by. And if you are willing to put in the effort, family counseling might help all of you communicate better. Dear Annie: I was sympathetic to “Trying My Best,” the guest who is allergic to cats. We, too, have a relative who cannot visit our home due to his severe allergies to our cats and a dear friend who can visit for a meal, but cannot tolerate longer periods of time in our home. We follow the procedures outlined in this letter when our friend visits, and we host our relative at a restaurant. But other guests don’t seem to understand that the cats aren’t temporary visitors. This is their home, and they are part of our family. And in some cases we like the cats a lot more than we like the guests. — Jim Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be overwhelmed by a change of pace. Communication seems to take on a more intense quality than in the past. Tonight: All smiles. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Use the daytime hours to make calls, deliver presents and do whatever is a high priority. Tonight: Take a deep breath, and feel the difference. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Clear out as much as you can tonight, because by tomorrow, you will feel as if you have had enough. Tonight: Holiday cheer! CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Use the daylight hours to the max. You will accomplish a lot more than you had thought possible and still have time to visit. Tonight: Take a breather.
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AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You’ll race around with so much to do that you could feel overwhelmed and worn out. Decide on a cutoff point so you can relax. Tonight: As you like it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You know what you want to do — just know that you’ll have a limited number of hours to do it. Tonight: Get some extra R and R. Jacqueline Bigar
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