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nly two months ago, Matt Chandler was the frontman for a political committee that lied about state Rep. Stephanie Garcia Richard in hopes of knocking her out of the Legislature.

Chandler and his Republican group, Advance New Mexico Now, sent directmail advertisements claiming that Democrat Garcia Richard had “voted to hide arrest records from employers like daycare centers and schools.”

In a campaign season filled with false claims, Chandler’s charge was the easiest one to disprove.

Garcia Richard, Milan of Los Alamos, had Simonich voted against a bill Ringside Seat to expunge certain criminal records.

Chandler and his cohorts falsely claimed she had supported the measure. They also misrepresented the bill to make it seem sinister, a mudslinging tactic they used regularly.

All of this is bad enough. It only gets worse when one considers that Chandler is a man who has often talked about his commitment to the whole truth. He is a former district attorney of Curry and Roosevelt counties.

Now, as the new year approaches, 39-year-old Chandler may have to show contrition to package himself as a statesman worthy of a prestigious government appointment.

Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, herself a former district attorney, has nominated Chandler to be one of the seven regents of The University of New Mexico.

The position requires confirmation from the state Senate, which is controlled

by Democrats. They remember the dirty tactics Chandler’s group used against Garcia Richard, who won re-election anyway.

One lawmaker sees Chandler as a

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From left, El Dorado Community School art teacher Roni Rohr helps seventh-graders Joshua Topp, Max Lyons and Alea Ortega with a project earlier this month. Rohr has been named Middle School Art Educator of the Year by the New Mexico Art Education Association. CLYDE MUELLER/THE NEW MEXICAN

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ne day many years ago, when Roni Rohr was in her kindergarten class, she put her paint brush in a big bucket of red paint and began “sploshing” it all over the place.

The way she remembers it, she then said to herself, “Whatever this is, this is what I am.”

And what it was, of course, was being an artist. Now, some 45 years later, Rohr is still a working artist and an art teacher at El Dorado Community School.

There, she teaches several hundred children in kindergarten through eighth grade, incorporating social and restorative justice as a recurring theme in her classes. Testimony from her students indicates she is open to making it up as she goes along, breaking the rules and letting

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Since Republicans won control of the state House of Representatives in November, there has been speculation the GOP might attempt to pass “rightto-work” legislation that would make it illegal to require labor union membership as a condition of employment.

A bill pre-filed in the state Senate last week, sponsored

by Sen. Sander Rue, Sander Rue R-Albuquerque, is likely to spark some of the most intense debate in the next legislative session, which begins next month.

Senate Bill 92, known as the Employee Preference Act, would prohibit membership in a union as a requirement of employment at a private company and prohibit the deduction of union dues from paychecks without the permission of the employee. The bill says that “employees shall have, and shall be protected in the exercise of, the right to form, join or assist labor organizations or to refrain from any such activities,

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ered their imprints are still there.

She credits a high school teacher, Bonnie Newman, with turning her on to the idea that she could make a living through art and design. “She was snarky and she was tough, and she pushed you to do things you never thought you could do,” Rohr said of Newman.

Speaking by phone from Long Island, Newman — who still sounds snarky and tough at the age of 67 — vividly recalls Rohr.

“I recognized her talent the minute I saw it,” Newman said. “I’ve had a lot of shining stars over the years, but there’s a handful of them who, when I hear their name or see their artwork, I can still see the glow in their faces and the sparkle in their eyes as students, and Roni is one of them.

Those were wonderful days having her as a student.”

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students express what’s on their minds in a creative manner.

Her efforts have paid off. The New Mexico Art Education Association just named Rohr the Middle School Art Educator of the Year. The Santa Fe school board recognized her at its final meeting of 2014.

“The award represents something larger that I’m trying to do — let my students articulate through art,” she said last week.

“The award means that my peers recognize that I have something to share.”

The Brooklyn-born Rohr grew up in Levittown on Long Island, N.Y., where she lived in what she calls “an old GI home” built for returning veterans in the postwar era. As a kid, she was clearly intent on leaving her mark — she and her brother made handprints in wet cement outside the house in 1970, and during a recent visit to the old homestead, she discov-

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JAKARTA, Indonesia — A search and rescue operation resumed Monday for a commercial airliner with 162 people on board that lost contact with ground controllers off the coast of Borneo, an effort that evoked a distressingly familiar mix of grief and mystery nine months after a Malaysia Airlines jetliner disappeared over the Indian Ocean.

This plane, too, had Malaysian connections: The Airbus A320-200 which was reported missing Sunday was operated by the Indonesian affiliate of AirAsia, a regional

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DOWNEY, Calif. — Lisa Rapp’s mother came to Southern California a war bride. She stayed for two decades, scrubbing floors, missing her parents in Scotland, socking away dollars to someday see them again.

When she’d finally saved enough it was 1969 and Lisa was just turning 12, and the two of them flew charter across the Atlantic. They stayed for the whole summer in a house with a coin-operated television. One night, while Lisa slept, her mother fed sixpence into the set and watched Neil Armstrong walk on the moon.

In the American psyche, the moon landing is the story of almost everything that went right after World War II. But in economic terms, Lisa Rapp is that story — a housecleaner’s

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NEW YORK — New York City’s police commissioner says it was “very inappropriate” for officers to turn their backs on the mayor in a sign of disrespect as he spoke at an officer’s funeral.

Commissioner William Bratton appeared Sunday on CBS’ Face the Nation and defended Mayor Bill de Blasio. He says de Blasio is “totally supportive” of officers.

On Saturday, hundreds of police officers standing outside the church where Officer Rafael Ramos’ funeral was held turned their backs as de Blasio eulogized him.

Ramos and his partner were shot and killed a week ago in a brazen daylight attack on their patrol car. The mayor has been portrayed by some critics as too supportive of protesters who have been criticizing police.

Azerbaijan radio station raided A dozen employees of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty in Azerbaijan were arrested and detained for up to 12 hours of questioning over the weekend, as state prosecutors intensified a crackdown on journalists and nongovernmental organizations that has drawn sharp criticism in the West. On Friday, prosecutors and the police raided the station’s office in Baku, the nation’s capital. Employees were detained as officials seized computers, flash drives, documents and other materials, and then sealed the premises. The station, locally called Radio Azadliq, which means “liberty” in Azerbaijani, has been a target of the authorities for years.

Sony: PlayStation network back up Sony says its PlayStation Network is back online after three days of disruptions that began on Christmas.

But heavy traffic might continue to cause problems for customers seeking to play their favorite games, the company said Sunday.

A group of hackers called Lizard Squad — or someone claiming to speak for it — took credit for the disruptions. In a blog post Saturday night saying service had been restored, Sony vice president Catherine Jensen added that “PlayStation Network and some other gaming services were attacked over the holidays with artificially high levels of traffic to disrupt connectivity and online gameplay.”

Microsoft’s Xbox Live service, which also went down Thursday, was back online Friday, although the company reported continuing problems.

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An unidentified man runs past a billboard with the picture of a mosquito biting a human face Sept. 12, 2003 in Lagos, Nigeria. The operation to fight Ebola in West Africa has hampered the campaigns against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands of lives. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

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GUECKEDOU, Guinea est Africa’s fight to contain Ebola has hampered the campaign against malaria, a preventable and treatable disease that is claiming many thousands more lives than the dreaded virus.

In Gueckedou, near the village where Ebola first started killing people in Guinea’s tropical southern forests a year ago, doctors say they have had to stop pricking fingers to do blood tests for malaria.

Guinea’s drop in reported malaria cases this year by as much as 40 percent is not good news, said Dr. Bernard Nahlen, deputy director of the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative. He said the decrease is likely because people are too scared to go to health facilities and are not getting treated for malaria.

“It would be a major failure on the part of everybody involved to have a lot of people die from malaria in the midst of the Ebola epidemic,” he said in a telephone interview. “I would be surprised if there were not an increase in unnecessary malaria deaths in the midst of all this, and a lot of those will be young children.”

Figures are always estimates in Guinea, where half the 12 million people have no access to health centers and die uncounted. Some 15,000 Guineans died from malaria last year, 14,000 of them children under 5, according to Nets for Life Africa, a New York-based charity dedicated to providing insecticide-treated mosquito nets to put over beds.

In comparison, about 1,600 people in Guinea have died from Ebola, according to statistics from the World Health Organization.

Malaria is the leading cause of death in children under 5 in Guinea and, after AIDS, the leading cause of adult deaths, according to Nets for Life.

Ebola and malaria have many of the same symptoms, including fever, dizziness, head and muscle aches. Malaria is caused by bites from

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infected mosquitoes while Ebola can be contracted only from the body fluids of an infected victim — hence doctors’ fears of drawing blood to do malaria tests.

People suffering malaria fear being quarantined in Ebola treatment centers and health centers not equipped to treat Ebola are turning away patients with Ebola-like symptoms, doctors said.

WHO figures from Gueckedou show that of people coming in with fever in October, 24 percent who tested positive for Ebola also tested positive for malaria, and 33 percent of those who did not have Ebola tested positive for malaria — an indication of the great burden of malaria in Guinea.

Malaria killed one of 38 Cuban doctors sent to Guinea to help fight the Ebola outbreak. One private hospital had a kidney dialysis machine that could have saved his failing organ but the clinic was shut after several people died there of Ebola.

The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative ground to a halt in Guinea months ago and the WHO in November advised health workers against testing for malaria unless they have protective gear.

The malaria initiative is doing a national survey of health facilities and elsewhere to try to find out “what’s actually happening here … where people with malaria are going,” said Nahlen, of the U.S. campaign. There was some positive news in Guinea — it had just completed a mosquito net campaign against malaria, he said.

Neighboring Liberia, on the other hand, suspended the planned distribution of 2 million nets, said Nahlen. In Sierra Leone, the third country hard-hit by Ebola, Doctors Without Borders took unprecedented, pre-emptive action this month, distributing 1.5 million antimalarial drugs that can be used to both prevent and treat, aiming to protect people during the disease’s peak season.

“Most people turn up at Ebola treatment centers thinking that they have Ebola, when actually they have malaria,” said Patrick Robataille, Doctors Without Borders field coordinator in Freetown. “It’s a huge load on the system, as well as being a huge stress on patients and their families.”

He said a second distribution is planned in Freetown and western areas most affected by Ebola.

Robataille said the huge delivery of antimalarial drugs was “in proportion to the scale of the Ebola epidemic — it’s massive.”

DES MOINES, Iowa — For thousands of years, people have exchanged seeds to grow terrific tomatoes or produce the perfect potato, but a new effort to loan and borrow seeds has created a conflict between well-meaning gardeners and state agriculture officials who feel obligated to enforce laws restricting the practice.

Seed exchanges have sprouted up in about 300 locations around the country, most often in libraries, where gardeners can exchange self-pollinating seeds rather than buy standard, hybrid seeds. In spots like Duluth, Minn., the conflict with agriculture departments has surprised gardeners and library officials, who established exchanges to meet a growing interest in locally grown food and preserving certain varieties, never thinking to examine the intricacies of state seed laws.

“It’s about the philosophy, the legacy of shared seeds,” Duluth Library manager Carla Powers said. Its seed exchange is operated by library employees and volunteers out of a converted wardrobe. “It’s about sharing with our friends and neighbors in the community.”

Agriculture officials say they weren’t looking for a fight but felt obligated as they became aware of the increasingly popular seed libraries to enforce laws, which are largely uniform across the country.

Intended to protect farmers, the laws ensure seeds are viable, will grow the intended plant and aren’t mixed with unwanted seeds for weeds or plants. Even though most of the laws refer to “sales” of seeds, that term is defined to include exchanges — where no money changes hands.

“Everybody thinks we’re the big, evil, bad government, but it’s much more complicated than people are aware,” said Geir Friisoe, director of the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s Plant Protection Division.

The issue first arose last summer in Pennsylvania, when a state inspector became aware of a seed exchange at a public library in Mechanicsburg that appeared to violate the law.

State Agriculture Department Deputy Secretary Jay Howes said his office “sent them a nice letter” that outlined the problem, noting seed distributed by the library needed to be tested and the library would have to be licensed. State officials and the library quickly resolved the situation by agreeing to hold one-day seed swaps, Howes said.

Despite the agreement, some were puzzled about why the state had demanded changes. The department felt it was wrongly portrayed as cracking down on well-intentioned gardeners, when officials had little choice.

“When state law was written, probably 10 years ago, there was no such thing as a seed library, so the law didn’t anticipate this,” Howes said.

Advocates of seed-sharing programs said they don’t necessarily blame agriculture departments, but some express frustration that laws focus on the needs of modern hybrid seed producers while limiting age-old, person-to-person seed exchanges.

It’s hard to justify restricting the small-scale exchanges, according to John Torgrimson, the executive director of the Seed Savers Exchange, which maintains a seed bank of more than 20,000 varieties.

His Decorah, Iowa-based group meets the standards of all U.S. seed laws.

“There’s almost no danger,” he said. “This is not a risk to agriculture in any state. This is not a risk to our food supply.”

Meanwhile, Oakland, Calif.-based Sustainable Economies Law Center is providing information to seed libraries about state laws, including an online “Seed Law Tool Shed” that compiles relevant sections.

Neil Thapar, a lawyer for the center, said his group planned to help state legislatures draft measures that would allow the libraries.

“We think it’s a right people have,” Thapar said. “It’s part of our culture.”

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Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 SANTA FE PRO MUSICA ORCHESTRA: St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Ave. Music of Telemann, Vivaldi and Handel, featuring violinist Cármelo de los Santos, 6 p.m., $20-$65, SFPM box office, 988-4640, or 988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.

ROBERT MIRABAL: At El Farol, 808 Canyon Road, 983-9912. Flutist, 6:30 p.m., $25, dinner not included, call 983-9912 for reservations, Tuesday encore.

SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: Winter Festival: María Benítez Cabaret, The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Drive. Endings & Beginnings, concert series performed by a-cappella pop and jazz group Voasis, 8 p.m., advance tickets available online at desertchorale.org, daily encores through Wednesday.

UNA NOCHE DE CANTE Y GUITARRA: Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave., 466-5528. Flamenco song and guitar concert with Kina Mendez and Joaquin Gallegos, 7 p.m., $15, jeancocteaucin ema.com.

GLOW: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Museum Hill. Winter lights event running 5-8 p.m. nightly (except

New Year’s Eve) through Jan. 3, featuring illuminated geodesic domes, $8 online and on-site, discounts available, santafebotanicalgarden.org, 471-9103.

PERUVIAN DIVINATION: Santa Fe Center for Spiritual Living, 505 Camino de los Marquez, 983-5022. Throwing of the Bones, led by JoAnne Dodgson, 2 to 4 p.m., $20 at the door.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2014 ROBERT MIRABAL: At El Farol, 808 Canyon Road, 9839912. Flutist, 6:30 p.m., $25, dinner not included, call 9839912 for reservations.

SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE: Winter Festival: María Benítez Cabaret, The Lodge at Santa Fe, 750 N. St. Francis Drive. Endings & Beginnings, concert series performed by a-cappella pop and jazz group Voasis, 8 p.m., visit desertchorale.org for advance tickets.

NIGHTLIFE Monday, Dec.29, 2014 COWGIRL BBQ: Cowgirl karaoke, with Michele Leidig, 9 p.m., no cover. 319 S. Guadalupe St., 982-2565.

EL FAROL: Hilary Smith & Company, 8 p.m. to close, no cover. 808 Canyon Road.

LA FIESTA LOUNGE AT LA FONDA: Local country artist Bill Hearne, 7:30 p.m. to close,

no cover. 100 E. San Francisco St., 982-5511.

VANESSIE: Pianists Doug Montgomery, 6 to 8 p.m., and Chris Blacker, 8 to 10 p.m.; call for cover. 434 W. San Francisco St., 982-9966.

VOLUNTEER TAX PREPARERS: AARP TaxAide is looking for tax preparers for one or more 4-hour shifts each week during the season. Training will be provided. Call Peter Doniger at 670-6835.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS NEW MEXICO: Tutors sought for local students at all grade levels; math and literacy support needed in particular; training provided; contact Cynthia Torcasso, 954-1880, ctorcasso@cisnm.org.

FOOD FOR SANTA FE: The nonprofit needs help packing and distributing groceries at 6 and 8 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 471-1187.

FIGHT ILLITERACY: Literacy Volunteers of Santa Fe will train individuals willing to help adults learn to read, write, and speak English; details available online at lvsf.org or call 428-1353.

FLOWER ANGELS: Help out weekly as a Flower Angel for Presbyterian Medical Services Hospice Center; contact Mary Ann Andrews for information,

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GEORGIA O’KEEFFE LANDSCAPE TOUR GUIDES: Volunteers sought by Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center in Abiquiú for two or three days per month; includes lunch and other amenities; contact karenb@ghostranch.org, 685-4333, ext. 4120.

MANY MOTHERS: Help new mothers and families, raise funds, plan events, become a board member, and more; requirements and details available online at manymothers. org.

SANTA FE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: Join the Teen Volunteer Program and help in the visitor services department and in the museum; must be 15 or older; for more information call 989-8359, ext. 115; applications available online at santafechildrensmuseum.org.

ST. ELIZABETH SHELTER: Help with meal preparation at residential facilities and emergency shelters; other duties also available; contact Rosario, 982-6611, ext. 108, volunteer@ steshelter.org.

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Hundreds stranded in Greek ferry disaster Nevertheless, officials in the Adriatic port of Brindisi were preparing for the first large group to arrive — some 49 people, expected sometime after midnight, the coast guard said.

By Demetris Nellas The fire broke out before and Frances D’emilio dawn Sunday on a car deck The Associated Press of the Italian-flagged Norman Atlantic, carrying 422 passenATHENS, Greece — Hungers and 56 crew members. Pasdreds of passengers and crew sengers huddled on the vessel’s braved smokey fire, frigid upper decks, pelted by rain and temperatures and gale-force hail and struggling to breathe winds Sunday as they waited for nearly a day to be evacuated through the thick smoke, passengers told Greek media by from a burning ferry adrift in phone. rough seas between Italy and The ferry was last inspected Albania. At least one person by the Patras Port Authority died and two were injured in on Dec. 19 and six “deficienthe risky rescue operation. cies” were found, but none The Italian Navy said were so grave as to keep it in 190 of the 478 people on the port, according to the report on ferry, sailing from the Greek port of Patras to Ancona in Italy, the European Maritime Safety had been evacuated by late Sun- Agency’s website.

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KABUL — The 13-year NATO combat mission in Afghanistan formally ended Sunday with a ceremonial retirement of its green flag and a pledge by top officials of the U.S.-led coalition to remain reliable partners in Afghanistan’s unfinished war against the Taliban and other militant groups.

Scores of Afghan and foreign officials gathered to witness the symbolic shift to a new, much smaller NATO assistance and training mission. The event was held in a basketball gym inside NATO headquarters here in the Afghan capital and accompanied by a brass band and color guard.

“Our commitment to Afghanistan endures. … We are not walking away,” promised Gen. John F. Campbell, the U.S. commander of the outgoing International Security Assistance Force combat mission. He will lead the new NATO support mission, which technically begins at midnight on Dec. 31.

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ern officials stressed that their chief function under the new mission, named Resolute Support, will be to advise, train and assist Afghan security forces.

They said, however, that a separate “non-NATO” contingent of U.S. forces will participate in force protection, logistical support and counterterrorism activities.

The Taliban responded to the transition event with glee.

In a lengthy statement issued by a Taliban spokesman Sunday night, the insurgent group gloated at the final departure of a “haughty” superpower that “thought it had already won the war and that the Mujaheddin would never … think of putting up a fight.”

The statement said the NATO withdrawal was proof that “the infidel powers who thought they would turn Afghanistan into their strategic colony” had been “pushed to the brink of defeat.”

The total number of international troops here, which peaked in 2009 at about 142,000, has gradually shrunk to about 17,000. Under Resolute Support, officials said, 12,500 to 13,500 NATO forces will remain in 2015, including thousands of American troops. Twenty-eight NATO allies and 14 partner nations will contribute in different ways, the alliance said.

Officials said about 5,500 U.S. forces will be part of the second contingent, which will be based in Kabul.

Both Western and Afghan officials at the event described the shift in upbeat terms. They praised the dedication and bravery of Afghan security forces, now numbering about 350,000, and predicted that the Afghans will continue to wage a strong fight against Taliban and al-Qaida insurgents on their own.

Gen. Hans-Lothar Domröse, a senior NATO official based in Brussels, declared that Afghan forces have shown the “ability, will and confidence to defeat the enemy.” He said opinion polls show that 88 percent of Afghans have confidence in the national army and 72 percent in the national police. “Today begins a new chapter for NATO as an enduring partner of the Afghan government,” he said.

But the withdrawal of international combat support comes at an especially tense time for Afghanistan, with the Taliban aggressively testing the will of the new government amid the drawdown. Since early Novem-

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ber, Taliban forces have waged an unprecedented terror campaign in the capital and made steady inroads in several provinces, such as Helmand, where U.S. and British forces once held sway.

In addition, the deadly Dec. 11 siege of a military-run school in northwest Pakistan by Islamist militants has unleashed a flurry of action by Afghan, Pakistani and foreign forces, including U.S. drone strikes, in the volatile border area where both Afghan and Pakistani Taliban insurgents are active.

Early this month, in response to these concerns, the Obama administration said it will leave up to 1,000 more troops than originally planned in Afghanistan beyond year’s end. Also, a change in the long-delayed Bilateral Security Agreement, signed by Afghan officials in September and ratified by parliament in November, allows U.S troops to engage in counterterrorism operations against the Taliban and other insurgents.

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Jobs: Economists say labor markets have become ‘much less fluid’ Continued from Page A-1 daughter who would grow up to be an engineer; a face of an upward flow of talent that lifted workers and wages around the country.

The reason the American middle class has stagnated in recent decades is the upward talent flow got clogged up.

America lost its exceptional economy because too many Americans stopped doing the most exceptional things they could. Too many middleclass workers were forced into lowskill, low-paying jobs. Too many people born poor were knocked off course on their way to gaining more valuable skills. Too many American elites flocked to Wall Street and K Street, where they got rich at the expense of the overall economy. Not enough entrepreneurs took risks and built new businesses.

These trends run in stark contrast to how Americans built decades of shared prosperity in the postwar era: by investing in themselves and clearing paths for others to get ahead, too.

Mary Spirito, Lisa’s mother, told her daughter something over and over in those decades after she came to America. Go to college, she said. Learn what you need to get a job that pays well so that you won’t need to wait years to see the people you love or the places you miss.

Lisa listened. She studied science and won a scholarship to the University of Southern California. She chose civil engineering. In her intro class there were 150 students, and 144 of them were men. She felt out of place.

She stuck with it.

Today, Lisa runs the public works department of one of the cozy communities around Los Angeles that used to be called rocket suburbs because of the booming aerospace industry. She owns a 4,300-square-foot house in Downey, one town over. She earns enough money that her husband, Richard, was able to effectively retire and care for their sons when an aerospace downturn rocked California in the mid-1990s. She sent both boys to USC. Lisa isn’t a harder worker than her mother, but from the standpoint of the American economy, she’s more valuable. She built a more advanced

skill set and put it to use in a job that maximized it.

“I didn’t think I’d end up going to college to be an engineer,” she said from her office in Lakewood, Calif., where awards and certificates and maps of city paving projects line the walls. “I didn’t know any engineers.

I didn’t know what they did. But my mom always said I needed to go to college to get the skills I needed to be independent.”

For decades after World War II, the U.S. economy pushed workers to build skills and maximize their economic potential. That was the secret to arguably the greatest period of shared prosperity in the history of capitalism.

A recent landmark study by economists at the University of Chicago and Stanford University — Chang-Tai Hsieh, Erik Hurst, Charles Jones and Peter Klenow — attributes one-fifth of America’s productivity and wage gains over the past 50 years to the improved allocation of talent.

Those improvements came because Americans changed the incentives in their economy and society. After the war, Americans began tearing down social barriers — allowing African Americans to grow up to be doctors and little girls to grow up to be engineers. In 1960, the Stanford and Chicago economists calculate, more than 9 out of every 10 doctors and lawyers in America were white men. By 2008, it was 6 in 10. The same shift is true for fields such as engineering.

Ideally, an economy wants every worker to do what he or she is best at rather than be stuck in a lower-value job. By letting more workers reach that potential, America lifted workers at the bottom, middle and top of the income ladder.

It created a virtuous cycle where the economy grew rapidly and median wages grew with it.

In recent decades, however, new barriers have sprung up to push people into lower-value positions — not social barriers, but economic ones.

People who once worked goodpaying jobs in factories or office parks have been forced into lower-paying work that requires fewer skills. To compete for one of the dwindling number of middle-class jobs, workers today need more education. But that need has become a trap for many low-

The daughter of a housecleaner, Lisa Rapp grew up to be an engineer — an example of an upward flow of talent that used to lift workers and wages around the country.

income workers hoping to get ahead, because working a low-wage job is a big impediment to finishing school.

Living on the margins leaves people vulnerable to little problems — a broken-down car, a scrambled childcare situation, the pull of government benefits that vanish if you work a little bit more — that compound and kill off college dreams.

Talent has gone awry at the top end of the income ladder, too. Too many bright graduates follow big money into finance, where research suggests they enrich themselves but don’t improve America’s job-creation machine.

Corporate executives have learned that lobbying the federal government can boost their own incomes, while diverting resources from more productive investment. Something has afflicted the little-guy entrepreneurship that historically served as a ladder to the middle class.

Economists Steven Davis and John Haltiwanger concluded this fall that American labor markets became “much less fluid” in recent decades, with far fewer workers hopping to better jobs. Until that fluidity comes back, they wrote, “sustained high employment is unlikely to return.”

Add it all up and you see what’s gone wrong.

Millions of Americans aren’t contributing as much as they could to help the economy grow. When it does grow, those workers are not able to fully share in the spoils.

The median prime-age American male — 25 to 54 years old — earns less today than he did in 1966, adjusted for inflation. After decades of social and economic progress, the median prime-age woman earns less now than she did in 2000. The typical twoparent American family works nearly two more days per week, full time, than it did in 1979 — but earns less per hour, in real dollars. The Federal Reserve calculates that the typical household has less wealth than it did in 1989. Economists Emmanuel Saez and Gabriel Zucman reported recently that 90 percent of U.S. households are worth less today than they were in 1987.

And yet America’s total personal income nearly doubled over the past 25 years, and inflation-adjusted incomes nearly tripled for the top 5 percent of U.S. earners.

Research suggests those trends have hurt the country: Harvard University economist Nathaniel Hendren calculates that the U.S. economy has grown 15 to 20 percent slower than it otherwise would have since 1980, due to the amount of money flowing away from the middle class and poor and into the hands of the rich.

Several studies have found evidence that a strong middle class is the cornerstone of a vibrant economy. The nonprofit Kauffman Foundation reports 7 in 10 entrepreneurs grow up in the middle class — an economic sweet spot that leaves would-be disruptors feeling comfortable enough to experiment, but not so comfortable that they never take chances. The International Monetary Fund finds that countries with more equal income distributions tend to have longer periods of stable growth.

A worker cleans a bakery window in Downey, Calif., where engineer Lisa Rapp lives. Home to a former space hub, the town has shifted toward a service economy in recent years. PHOTOS BY BONNIE JO MOUNT/THE WASHINGTON POST

Perhaps most importantly for Americans, a team of researchers from Harvard and the University of California at Berkeley has found that, around the country, the regions with the largest middle classes are also the ones where it’s easiest to climb the economic ladder.

A healthy middle class, put another way, is a precious resource in the American economy. For the past 25 years, America has been neglecting that resource instead of nurturing it.

Reinvesting in that resource would pay off for the economy.

There is a good metaphor for that kind of investment in a resource — and how it can yield big returns — in Downey, the town where Lisa Rapp lives. It’s a Coca-Cola bottling plant, the largest in North America.

Coke has bottling plants all around the world. Their most important resource is water — if you don’t have water, you can’t make Coke. Not long ago, Coke plants hogged that resource, and not just for their drinks. The company used water to wash its bottles and cans, to lubricate its conveyor belts.

Walking through a plant often meant wading through puddles.

A crisis changed that relationship.

Coke was operating in a region in India where farmers’ wells began to dry up.

Locals blamed the company; a court eventually cleared the company of wrongdoing, but Coke lost its operating license. Executives took a sobering message from the experience: They needed to start nurturing their water resources more.

The company teamed up with an environmental group, the World Wildlife Fund, and set aggressive goals to reduce water use at its plants worldwide and to protect watersheds it used. Plants like the one in Downey switched to compressed air for cleaning and dry lube for conveyor belts.

Managers were judged on conservation targets. They spent hundreds of thousands of dollars per plant to make the changes.

It’s paying off. Coke’s North Ameri-

can plants alone have improved water efficiency by 11 percent, with a goal of 25 percent more by 2020. The company has reduced its water usage globally by 20 percent.

Most importantly, as this metaphor goes: Those expensive steps are already paying for themselves in water savings. The Downey plant is one of the most efficient on the continent now.

Using water more efficiently means using less of it, to preserve the overall resource. With middle-class workers, being efficient means investing in developing workers’ talents and using them in the way that has the most value — preserving a strong middle class for the greater health of the nation.

Downey did that once, when it was home to the factory that built the Apollo rockets and NASA’s space shuttles, and to thousands of manufacturing jobs that paid a solid family wage.

They remember those postwar decades fondly here, as a time when the economy boomed and everyone benefited.

Few Americans today believe the country works that way anymore. Polls show majorities say the economy is stacked against people like them; finding a way to boost pay for the middle class has become a dominant focus of politicians across the spectrum, and will likely be a driving issue in the next presidential election.

If America’s leaders want those jobs and raises to come back — if they want the economy to get back to working like it used to — they need to fix the country’s broken talent flow. They need to encourage the most skilled workers to create value for the whole economy, not just themselves. They need to unleash the low-skilled workers who are stuck in low-paying jobs and struggling to get the education they need to get ahead.

They need to reverse the decline in entrepreneurship that is suppressing job creation.

That task is daunting and complicated, and it will require a lot of creative thinking.

Vanishing: Authorities unable to explain latest jet disappearance Continued from Page A-1 budget carrier based in Malaysia.

And while it seemed premature to make such comparisons, the Indonesian authorities could not explain Sunday why the AirAsia jet disappeared from radar screens about 40 minutes after leaving the Indonesian city of Surabaya around 5:30 a.m.

By nightfall, more than 12 hours later, searchers facing bad weather had found no sign of the wreckage and the search was called off for the night, Indonesian officials said.

The weather along the path of Flight 8501 to Singapore was cloudy, and a United States-based weather monitoring service reported a number of lightning strikes along the way. But the monsoon conditions did not seem insurmountable for a modern airliner.

The route was a well-traveled part of the Indonesian archipelago; six other aircraft were in the vicinity of Flight 8501 when it disappeared, according to data by Flightradar24, an organization that tracks aircraft.

Boats and planes from at least three countries had joined the search along a 100-mile stretch of the Java Sea near the island of Belitung, between the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, the plane’s last known location.

Shortly before contact was lost on Sunday, the cockpit crew informed air traffic controllers in Jakarta that they were planning to rise to 38,000 from 32,000 feet to avoid a cloud, Djoko Murjatmodjo, the acting director general of Air Transport at Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, told reporters at a news conference in Jakarta.

“At the moment, we don’t know where the exact location is, except that this morning at 6:17, we lost contact,” Djoko said. The Singapore authorities said contact was lost at 6:24 a.m.

Jakarta time; the discrepancy has not been explained.

Djoko said the authorities had not detected any emergency distress beacons that are normally triggered by an accident.

“Therefore we cannot assume anything yet,” he said.

The newspaper Kompas in Indonesia quoted Djoko as saying that the plane’s request to divert from its flight path was approved but that air traffic controllers denied the request to ascend to 38,000 feet “because of traffic.” He did not elaborate.

The paper also quoted Syamsul Huda, director for aviation and meteorology at the Indonesian state weather agency, as saying that there were “many clouds along the route,” including large cumulonimbus clouds.

Earth Networks, a company that tracks weather conditions across the globe, said it had recorded a number of lightning strikes “near the path” of Flight 8501 on Sunday morning between 6:09 and 6:20.

While it is rare for a lightning strike to cause serious structural damage that threatens the safety of an aircraft, it can disrupt navigation systems, such as magnetic compasses. A lightning flash, particularly at night, can also momentarily disorient the pilots.

The turbulence associated with a big storm can sometimes be severe and sudden shifts in wind direction could disrupt the airflow through a jet

engine, potentially causing it to shut down. However, a shutdown of all engines in such a scenario would be highly unlikely and the Airbus A320 is certified to fly up to three hours on a single engine, in compliance with global aviation safety regulations.

The Malaysian chief executive of the airline, Tony Fernandes, said in a Twitter message on Sunday that he was traveling to Surabaya, where most of the plane’s 155 passengers were from.

Indonesia dispatched at least three warships and five aircraft to search for the plane, Malaysia deployed three boats and three aircraft, and Singapore said it sent a C-130 plane to assist in the search. Australia also offered to lend ships and aircraft to the effort.

AirAsia said in its statement that the passengers included 16 children and one infant. A crew of two pilots and five cabin crew members were also on board.

The passengers and crew included 155 Indonesians, three South Koreans, one Singaporean, one Malaysian, one Briton and a French citizen, AirAsia said.

The captain was identified as Iriyanto, who like many Indonesians uses only one name. France’s Foreign Ministry said the French citizen was the co-pilot.

Indonesian media quoted friends and relatives of Iriyanto saying he took his family last week to visit the grave of his younger brother, who died recently.

Media reports also described the pilot as a fan of motorcycles and a devoted member of his local mosque.

He had previously worked as a pilot at Adam Air, a troubled Indonesian

airline with a poor safety record. The Kompas newspaper quoted the pilot’s cousin as saying that Iriyanto moved to AirAsia after Adam Air shut down in 2008.

Airbus said in a statement Sunday that the aircraft was delivered to the airline in 2008, and it had flown around 13,600 flights.

The missing plane capped a disastrous year for Malaysian airlines. In addition to the Malaysia Airlines jet lost over the Indian Ocean in March, which has yet to be found, another Malaysia Airlines jet was shot down over eastern Ukraine in July. Both of those planes were Boeing 777-200ERs. But the AirAsia plane’s disappearance was perhaps even more rattling for Indonesia, which has seen explosive growth in air travel despite a troublesome safety record and a string of plane accidents over the years.

While many accidents have not caused fatalities, the recurring headlines and images of dazed passengers swimming ashore have raised concerns abroad that Indonesia’s air safety regulations have failed to keep pace with the industry’s growth.

Since 2007, the European Union has barred dozens of carriers from Indonesia from its skies, in an effort to pressure local regulators to shore up air safety standards. The majority of airlines that appear on the European Union’s so-called aviation blacklist — which includes airlines from several African countries — do not operate flights to Europe. However, travel agencies across the 28-member bloc are required to inform all European passengers who have plans to travel

on a carrier listed on the aviation blacklist.

AirAsia, one of the world’s fastestgrowing airlines, has an excellent safety record. Its Indonesian subsidiary is not included on the European safety list, which was most recently updated this month. However, a budget longhaul affiliate, Indonesia AirAsia X, is among the airlines listed.

The missing aircraft last underwent scheduled maintenance on Nov. 16, AirAsia said.

AirAsia waited more than four hours to announce on its Facebook page that the aircraft was missing. The airline did not explain the delay.

American officials said Sunday that no assistance had yet been requested by the Malaysian government or any of the other authorities conducting the search, but that the United States stood ready to help.

Eric Schultz, a White House spokesman, said that President Barack Obama, who is vacationing in Hawaii, had been briefed on the search for the plane, and that “White House officials will continue to monitor the situation.”

In the hours after the plane was reported missing, American law enforcement agents and intelligence analysts began combing through recent collections of phone intercepts, Internet postings and other communications but found no indications of a terrorist threat or other foul play, officials said.

On Sunday, Malaysia Airlines posted a message on its Twitter account: “#staystrong AirAsia — Our thoughts and prayers are with all family and friends of those onboard QZ8501.”

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Analysis finds for-profit hospice care falling short Nonprofit operators spend more cash on nursing for patients, records indicate

By Peter Whoriskey and Dan Keating The Washington Post

WASHINGTON — The influx of for-profit companies into the hospice field has benefited patients, advocates say, because the commercial companies made big investments in technology, focused on efficiency and made care more accessible.

But a Washington Post analysis of hundreds of thousands of U.S. hospice records indicates that, as those companies transformed a movement once dominated by community and religious organizations into a $17 billion industry, patient care suffered along the way.

On several key measures, forprofit hospices as a group fall short of those run by nonprofit organizations.

The typical for-profit hospice: u Spends less on nursing per patient. u Is less likely to have sent a nurse to a patient’s home in the last days of life. u Is less likely to provide more intense levels of care for patients undergoing a crisis in their symptoms. u Has a higher percentage of patients who drop out of hospice care before dying.

High rates of dropout are often viewed as a sign that patients were pushed out of hospice when their care grew expensive, left dissatisfied or were enrolled for hospice even though they were not close to death.

The quality of individual hospices varies widely. In some cases, for-profit hospices provide service at levels comparable to nonprofits, according to the review. But the data analysis, based on hundreds of thousands of Medicare patient and hospice records from 2013, shows that the gap between the for-profits as a whole and nonprofits is striking and consistent, regardless of hospice size.

“Unfortunately, a lot of people have come into the business for the wrong reasons,” said Michael Girard, who with his wife Deb owns the Circle of Life for-profit hospice in Reno, Nev. “A lot of the problems we have in hospice today have happened with the entry of what I call the ‘vulture capitalists.’ ” About half of Americans of retirement age will employ a hospice service before death, but public information about the agencies is meager, and many consumers are unaware whether a hospice operates as a nonprofit or for-profit.

The federal government has been trying — for years — to develop a way to measure and report hospice quality, but the effort has lagged behind other health care industries.

The Washington Post has published an online hospice guide that provides detailed information on more than

questioned whether the goals More than a dozen private of a for-profit company and a equity firms have invested in businesses that provide hospice dying patient are easily aligned.

“If you think as a businesscare, including giants such as The Carlyle Group, Kohlberg & man and you want to make Company, Summit Partners and money, you will cut and cut and cut,” said Helen Zebarth, who GTCR. “Hospice [mergers and acqui- co-founded the nonprofit Blue sitions] market is red hot [peak Ridge Hospice in Winchester, Va., in 1979. She credits the beginvaluation levels],” according ning of Medicare and insurance to a presentation by financial coverage with allowing far more analysts at Cain Brothers last people in the United States to year, which cited, among other things, the favorable U.S. demo- receive hospice services.

But it also turned hospice into graphics — more old people. a big business, which operates “Hospice continues to be of side-by-side with the visionaries robust interest to Wall Street,” remaining from the movement’s said Carsten Beith, a managing JAHI CHIKWENDIU early days. director at Cain Brothers.

THE WASHINGTON POST Today, the amount the Blue He said that the influx of priRidge Hospice spends on vate equity money has allowed been around a long time, the nursing per patient is more than the industry to expand and to quality of care is going to be the 50 percent higher than the state fund investments in technology. same, whether they are for-profit Care varies across hospices, but overall, nonprofit hospices average. It offers an array of The demands of investors have have higher association with indicators of quality care. or nonprofit,” Williams said. tend to have higer association with indicators of quality care. extra services, including music also pushed hospices to provide “The only way you can compete therapy. It accepts patients with good care at lower costs and for patients and referrals over a Percentage of FOR-PROFIT and NONPROFIT hospices no insurance coverage. It also a hospice that spends less on long period of time is to provide built its own inpatient unit. nursing is not necessarily prothe best possible care.”

It pays for the extras with viding less care, he said.

The rise in hospice usage more often newer. to be larger. donations from the community “An operating model that is — today roughly half of older more efficient doesn’t translate and a string of thrift shops it Americans who die have Years in business Clients served operates. into patient care deficiencies,” received some hospice care — “We really want to take care Beith said.

36% 57% Less has created a boom in the indus1 to 6 of people — that’s our goal,” But some in the industry — than 50 8% 52% try. In 2012, Medicare spent Zebarth said. “That’s where we more than $15 billion on hospice often those in the traditional are focused.” nonprofit hospices — have 41% 23% care, which offers terminally ill 7 to 12 Up to 100 9% 18% patients treatment that focuses on providing comfort rather 24% 19% More than aggressive methods aimed 13+ than 100 83% 30% at a cure.

The number of hospice firms Source: Washington Post analysis of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services hospice data.

Note: Figures may not add up to 100 percent due to rounding. has risen rapidly, and over the DAN KEATING AND CRISTINA RIVERO/THE WASHINGTON POST “From Ours to Yours, We Wish You the Happiest of past decade the growth has For more hospice information, go to wapo.st/hospice-guide come almost entirely from new Holidays and a Merry Christmas.”

3,000 hospices. profit hospices. “National trends for-profit operations. Between The findings on for-profit may not apply at the local level. 2000 and 2012, the number of hospices come amid repeated The key issues are the hospice’s for-profit hospices tripled to complaints within the industry ability to provide good end-of2,196, according to federal figthat pressure to cut costs, com- life care.” ures, compared with about 505-982-6256 • www.mcpartlonroofing.com bined with sparse government Through a spokesman, the 1,500 nonprofit hospices, includoversight, has led some compa- National Hospice and Palliaing those run by local governnies to focus on the bottom line tive Care Organization, another ments. to the detriment of patients. industry group, declined to The industry growth has been Hospice operators have an comment on the findings. accompanied by remarkable economic incentive to provide Dave Williams, the chief turbulence, too. Between 1999 less care because they get paid financial officer of Chemed, and 2009, more than 40 percent ® a flat daily fee from Medicare which owns the largest U.S. hos- of hospices experienced one for each of their patients. That pice chain, said that for-profits or more changes in ownership, means that the fewer services offer several advantages for now has your daily according to researchers. they provide, the wider their patients: They can more easily The expansion has been profit margin. raise money for investments in driven in large part by investors, Industry advocates warned equipment and expansion; they including private equity firms, against using the findings to can achieve a size that offers hedge funds and entrepreneurs. rule out care from a for-profit them economies of scale; and, hospice. pushed by investors, they are TAX ADVICE FOR ARTISTS “There are many, many facencouraged to be more efficient.

SPEND IT NOW, OR GIVE IT TO ME LATER! tors in making a decision about He emphasized that size what hospice to choose,” said and scale matter because a Theresa Forster, vice president large hospice can afford to 2601 Cerrillos Road • 954-4179 of the National Association for lose money on some patients who www.artisan-santafe.com Home Care & Hospice, which may need extraordinary care. represents for-profit and non“For large hospices that have Dr. Geoff Coleman takes a peek at a photo held by hospice patient Olivia Thebolt as he makes his rounds through Montgomery Hospice’s Casey House on Oct. 9 in Derwood, Md. The influx of for-profit companies into hospice care has been credited with expanding consumer choices and broadening access to services for the dying.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

ABOVE: Santa Fe High’s Sabrina Lozada-Cabbage, center, fights for a rebound with Valencia’s Lorien Aragon, left, and Miranda Chavez during the girl’s Class AAAA semifinal March 13 in The Pit. CLYDE MUELLER/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO RIGHT: A participant in the third annual Ultimate Gladiator Dash tackles a mud pit on the 5K course Oct. 2 at The Downs at Santa Fe. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

ABOVE: Lightning illuminates the sky southwest of Eldorado during a summer storm. CLYDE MUELLER/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

2014

The year in pictures

A few of the memorable moments captured by ‘New Mexican’ photographers

ABOVE: Elmer Chavez, head coach of the Santa Fe High girls basketball team, hugs senior Jackie Martinez after the Demonettes defeated Los Lunas High in the Class AAAA championship game March 14 in The Pit. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

ABOVE: Passengers on a southbound Rail Runner train are shuttled to city buses April 19 after the train struck and killed a bicyclist at Zia Road. JANE PHILLIPS/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO RIGHT: Acequia Madre Elementary School sixth-graders hug outgoing Principal Bill Beacham after they performed ‘Mr. B,’ an adaptation of a Beatles song, during his send-off May 15.

Beacham was principal at Acequia Madre for 12 years. JANE PHILLIPS/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

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ABOVE: Angie Rizzo of Santa Fe hula-hoops for photographs being taken by her friend Sarah Palmer at the Cross of the Martyrs on Sept. 2. In the background is smoke from the Pino Fire east of Jemez Springs. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO FAR LEFT: The Santa Fe High cheerleading squad jumps off the bench March 29 as it’s named the champions of the State Spirit Competition in The Pit. It was the first cheer title in the program’s history.

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LEFT: Ida Bagus Anom Suryawan of Bali performs July 12 during the International Folk Art Market at Museum Hill.

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ABOVE: A rainbow, seen from County Road 42 near Galisteo, streams down from a large cloud over the Sangre de Cristo Mountains on Sept. 5. CLYDE MUELLER/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

ABOVE: Monica Lovato of Española, left, fights Kristen Montaño during ‘Fright Night’ at Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino on Oct. 4. JANE PHILLIPS/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

ABOVE: Phillip Gallegos and his 11-yearold daughter, Jacklyn, ride a jet ski Sept. 22 after their yard in El Rancho flooded.

Gallegos said his wife, Meagan, woke him up that day to tell him their hot tub was floating away.

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ABOVE: Sheryl Tollenaar of Dallas tastes an Italian Sangiovese at a reserve wine tasting and auction Sept. 26 at the El Dorado Hotel. The event was part of the 24th annual Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta. LUIS SÁNCHEZ SATURNO/NEW MEXICAN FILE PHOTO

LEFT: A shrine took shape July 18 in the center of Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center’s helipad, where colleagues and loved ones gathered to honor the crew of the TriState CareFlight helicopter that crashed the day before in Eastern New Mexico.

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EL NUEVO MEXICANO El estado otorga chárters a 3 escuelas Por Robert Nott The New Mexican

a Comisión de Educación Pública otorgó recientemente el estatus chárter a tres escuelas que previamente fueron autorizadas chárter por el distrito de Santa Fe, un cambio que de acuerdo a sus líderes significa más autonomía y acceso a fondos federales.

La comisión aprobó el carácter chárter estatal a Monte del Sol Charter School, Tierra Encantada Charter School y Turquoise Trail Charter School, que en conjunto sirven a más de 1,100 estudiantes.

El Departamento de Educación del Estado recomendó la aprobación de las escuelas chárter.

Monte del Sol, que sirve a alumnos en los grados 7 a 12 y Turquoise Trail, que sirve a estudiantes desde preescolar a sexto grado, recibieron un estatus chárter de cinco años. Tierra Encantada, una preparatoria con enfoque experiencial y educación bilingüe, recibió el estatus por tres años con condiciones especiales adjuntas, incluyendo como requisito un plan de mejoramiento por parte de la dirección de la escuela.

Las tres escuelas dieron a conocer sus planes de dejar a las Escuelas Públicas de Santa Fe y buscar su estatus de chárter estatal a principios del año. La cuarta escuela chárter, Academy for Technology and the Classics, se mantiene bajo el distrito escolar.

La semana pasada, el consejo de las escuelas de Santa Fe aprobó su estatus chárter por los próximos cinco años.

En 2013, el distrito solicitó a los líderes de estas cuatro escuelas chárter acordar ciertos parámetros de desempeño para asegurar su transparencia y responsabilidad, pero ninguno de los líderes de las tres escuelas chárter comentó que esa fue una de las razones para solicitar su cambio.

En general, el estatus chárter no impactará a los estudiantes o padres. Cualquier escuela que negocia con el distrito alimentos o transporte seguirá haciéndolo pero con fondos federales que fluirán

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directamente a cada una de ellas. Y puesto que las escuelas chárter pagan 2 por ciento de su presupuesto operacional al estado o el distrito por gastos de supervisión, los beneficios financieros seguirán siendo mínimos.

Sin embargo, dos de las escuelas chárter — Tierra Encantada y Turquoise Trail — están ubicadas en instalaciones propiedad del distrito y una de ellas tiene un futuro incierto respecto a su arrendamiento.

Ray Griffin, director y administrador de Turquoise Trail, comentó que la escuela tiene un contrato de arrendamiento por cinco años del edificio en N.M 14 al sur de Santa Fe, donde funcionó como escuela chárter para el distrito antes de cambiar de estatus.

El Presidente del consejo escolar Steven Carrillo comentó que el distrito está revisando el contrato de arrendamiento para contemplar la posibilidad de cambiar a Turquoise Trail a otra ubicación, de tal modo que el distrito pueda utilizar el edificio para otra escuela en esas colonias y así servir mejor a los niños que viven al sur de la ciudad.

Por el momento, el único edificio del distrito que está vacante es el edificio de la antigua Kaune Elementary School, ubicado en la zona central de la ciudad saliendo de Cerrillos Road.

Doug Wine, director ejecutivo de la Coalición de Escuelas Chárter de Nuevo México, comentó que el carácter estatal permitirá a las escuelas recibir fondos federales directamente, esos fondos son asignados a escuelas rurales, subsidios para capacitación y subsidios Title 1, que se basan en los niveles de pobreza de los estudiantes de cada escuela.

Robert Jessen, director de Monte del Sol Charter School, dijo que esta independencia traerá a su vez algunos retos. “Es algo que cuando lo logras dices, bueno ‘¿Cuál es el siguiente paso?’ Tenemos otras metas que lograr. Ahora que tenemos esta independencia, tenemos que decidir cómo la usaremos. ¿Cuál es la mejor forma de enseñar a nuestros estudiantes?” comentó.

Traducción de Patricia De Dios para The New Mexican.

Los jugadores de videos dan sus opiniones CHICAGO demasiado vieja para “entender” — muchas más me inspiraron. adres de todo el país, ¡aníHubo un amplio conjunto de padres mense! He escuchado de fuenorgullosos, que me dijeron que sus tes fidedignas que la obsesión hijos se destacaron en la secundaria, de los videojuegos en los jóvenes fueron a universidades de adultos no es el fin del elite y obtuvieron buenos mundo. trabajos a pesar de sus hábiHace unas semanas, me tos de juego, y otros que se lamenté de que los jóvenes mostraron tan nerviosos que están inmersos en fancomo yo, siendo madre de tásticos videojuegos, quedan dos adolescentes. Pero los abatidos ante los aburridos mejores mensajes vinieron detalles de la vida cotidiana. de los mismos jugadores.

Escribí: “Leí recientemente “Hay una gran diferencia Esther su comentario sobre los entre el mundo de videovideojuegos,” escribió un juegos en que se han criado Cepeda lector que se identificó nuestros hijos y los adultos Comentario como J. Travakh. “Soy que pasaron muchas horas probablemente uno de esos jugando Atari o Nintendo, muchachos de los que está hablando pero que aún así, ocuparon la mayor parte de su tiempo aprendiendo a leer, … he jugado videojuegos constantemente desde aproximadamente los 11 a aprender y a estudiar sin tecnología años (tengo 25 ahora), y jugué muchos interactiva y multi-mediática. géneros diferentes en muchos niveles, “Los adolescentes de hoy en día desde los que giran en torno a histojuegan en mundos mejores que la rias con role-playing hasta los comrealidad, donde uno es invencible y puede ganar dinero con poco esfuerzo petitivos con grandes premios [para — y son instruidos por profesores que el ganador]. Calculo que jugué videojuegos por lo menos durante unas están agotados tratando desespera15 horas semanales todas las semanas damente de entretenerlos para que … con varias sesiones de maratón aprendan. y períodos en los que jugaba unas “¿Qué hemos creado?”

80 horas por semana, a pesar de los Y aunque me llegó más de una esfuerzos de mis padres por impedirlo. proclamación de que la escuela es, “A mi parecer, estoy bien adaptado de hecho, aburrida — para no hablar [a la sociedad] y soy un exitoso ingde varias notas implicando que soy

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eniero eléctrico … lo que atribuyo a mi temprano interés en la computadoras y la ingeniería, despertado por los videojuegos.

“Los videojuegos son un hobby como cualquier otro. En exceso constituyen un vicio, menos dañino, sin embargo, que muchos otros. Manejé un coche en un camino de montaña a 120 en el mundo virtual y en el real, y el primero es mucho menos peligroso. El tipo de chico que descuida sus responsabilidades para jugar videojuegos no se convertiría, de pronto, en el perfecto prodigio estudioso que desean sus padres, si los videojuegos se desvanecieran repentinamente en el éter.”

No puedo refutar ese razonamiento.

Y puesto que mi hijo mayor se muere por comprar una motocicleta, supongo que debo darme por contenta porque esté usando una sólo virtualmente.

Un caballero que se identificó a sí mismo como un abuelo con tres hijos, “dos de los cuales se criaron jugando videojuegos y … resultaron ser excelentes adultos,” se despidió con este sabio comentario: “La clave está en el equilibrio. Yo comencé a jugar seriamente cuando apareció PlayStation 2. Introduje a todos mis nietos a los juegos cuando alcanzaron la madura edad de 2-3 años y todos están en programas de educación avanzada en sus respectivas escuelas.

Tienen grandes genes, pero mi nuera es la clave, porque sólo les permite jugar en ciertos horarios. Participan en deportes todo el año y son niños felices. ¡La cuestión es: los padres!”

Me sorprendí agradablemente al recibir tantas alentadoras historias de éxito de jugadores que reconocieron su fanatismo. No puede incluir a todos en esta columna, pero todos son jugadores muy activos y de mucho tiempo que obtuvieron excelente educación, desarrollaron carreras saludables y formaron familias felices.

Uno de mis mensajes predilectos vino de un “Jugador en moderación”, graduado universitario y reciente padre, que ahora está tratando de balancear los videojuegos omnipresentes con el efecto potencial en el desarrollo del cerebro de un bebé.

Comentó: “No sé con certeza cómo pude reconocer los beneficios de la universidad y de tener un empleo remunerativo en lugar de convertirme en una triste continuación de ‘Failure to Launch’. [Pero] para usted y para otros padres que introdujeron el sistema de juegos en la vida de sus hijos — no se olviden de enseñarles y ser modelo de responsabilidad y hábitos sanos. Se transfieren más de lo que ustedes (o para el caso, de lo que ellos) piensan.”

Eso, sin duda alguna, me ayudará a dormir mejor esta noche.

Crucigrama No. 10627 Horizontales 3. Canal por donde desagua la bomba del barco.

7. Símbolo del tulio.

9. Danza húngara.

13. (... Daria) Río de Asia central.

14. Especie de cerveza inglesa.

15. Caigas dando vueltas.

17. Imita a otro para igualarle o excederle.

19. Provincia de España en la comunidad autónoma de Andalucía.

21. Dios fluvial griego.

23. Voz usada en algunas partes para espantar a las aves.

24. Sigla de la “Organización del Tratado del Atlántico Norte”.

25. Cada uno de los puntos que permanecen fijos en un cuerpo vibrante (pl.).

26. Que incluye gran número de cosas.

27. Interjección ¡Tate!.

28. Se dirige.

29. Hueso situado en la

parte exterior y superior del tarso.

33. Obstruye.

35. Cetáceo odontoceto.

36. Símbolo del erbio.

38. Municipio español de Guipúzcoa.

39. Que contiene un número nueve veces exactamente.

41. Cosa en tierra en la cual se amarra la embarcación.

43. Tela áspera de pelo de cabra.

44. Reptil ofidio americano, de gran tamaño y no venenoso.

45. Símbolo de la amalgama, en la alquimia antigua.

47. Ahuecar.

48. El uno en los dados.

49. Insiste en una petición o súplica.

Verticales 1. Uva sin madurar.

2. (Leandro N., 1844-1896) Político y jurista argentino, jefe de la Unión

Canutito ‘aprende a hacer una’ mandorla

Cívica Radical.

4. Otorga, dona.

5. Quiera, estime.

6. Arte de la iluminación por medio de la electricidad.

7. Antiguamente, octava parte del real columnario.

8. Dativo y acusativo del pronombre de primera persona.

10. Tojo (arbusto).

11. En Grecia, lugar destinado para los espectáculos musicales.

12. Alterarían el orden y concierto de las cosas.

14. Que tiene alas.

16. Antiguo nombre de Tailandia.

18. Algunos.

20. Acción de anexar.

22. De la naturaleza del hueso (fem.).

27. Transporta uno mismo algo al lugar en donde se halla 28. Circunvolución de una cosa alrededor de otra a

My father was too proud to admit that he was suffering from hearing loss. Now that he let me for refer him to Sandia Hearing Center, I am so proud of him!

Solución del No. 10627

la cual se aplica.

29. Serpiente venenosa de Africa y Arabia.

30. Carbonato de sodio

cristalizado.

31. En el juego del tenis, golpe suave a la pelota, para que ésta caiga

cerca de la red.

32. Arbolillo caprifoliáceo, de hojas imparipinnadas y flores olorosas.

34. Ejemplo característico de una especie o género (pl.).

37. Descantillará menudamente con los dientes.

40. Escaso, limitado.

42. (Andrés, 1900-1968) Compositor peruano, de origen francés.

44. Símbolo del bario.

46. A tempo.

na mañanita antes del Año Nuevo Canutito came into Grama Cuca’s bedroom and saw algo un poco strange. She was kneeling adelante de su altarcito de la Virgen de Guadalupe praying with a rosary. Pero eso no era lo que hacía look strange; it was the fact de que grama tenía un Kleenex en la cabeza pinned on con un bobby pin.

Canutito was going to wait hasta que grama finished Larry Torres rezando before sayGrowing up ing anything. He Spanglish let his ojos wander around el cuarto looking at todos los santos que she had pero el momento que he heard grama decir ‘Amén’, he chimed in: “Grama, ¿por qué tiene un Kleenex puesto on you head con un bobby pin?”

“Oh, I almost forgot,” said grama getting up de sus rodillas. “Siempre me pongo un Kleenex whenever I pray as a sign of respect.” She unpinned el Kleenex and se sacudió el moco into it. Then she folded the dirty Kleenex and stuck it into her sweater pocket para usarlo después. In fact cuando she needed to blow her nose, siempre habían Kleenexes viejos en las bolsas de todas sus sweaters.

“I don’t see how poniéndose un Kleenex en la cabeza is a sign of respect,” Canutito said. “Especialmente if it is already used.”

“Actually, women were supposed to cover their heads con una mantilla o una bandana whenever they prayed pero I have become so huevona que I just grab un Kleenex para no tener que ir looking por mi bandana.”

“You sure have un atajo de santos all over your bedroom, grama,” said Canutito losing interest. “I don’t even know quienes son most of them.”

“Es muy fácil para hacer recognize a los santos,” Grama Cuca said, rubbing her knees. “If you see a young man con el barbecue grill, es San Lorenzo.

Si ves a una lady hanging en una cruz, she is Santa Librada. Si vez a un hombre kneeling en el medio de un field, es San Isidro. Si vez a una mujer con una skull en la mano es Santa Rita. Si vez a un hombre calvo con un baby it is San Antonio. And if you see a lady with her whole body surrounded by light, es Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.”

“I thought que los santos only had halos of light around their heads y no por todo el cuerpo,” Canutito said.

“You are right,” Grama Cuca replied.

“Los santos tienen la aureola solamente sobre la cabeza instead of around their whole body. Pero whenever you see a un santo con luz covering todo el cuerpo, esa luz se llama una ‘mandorla’ and it means que tiene ‘fullness of glory’,” Grama Cuca said. “And since que Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe es la Madre de Dios ella tiene esta fullness of glory.”

As she was talking to Canutito, Grama Cuca was busy quitándole el frame a un picture del Good Shepherd que she had bought recently allá en el five and ten. Canutito just watched her a ver qué iba a hacer.

“Grama,” le preguntó, “Why are you quitándole el marco al retrato del Buen Pastor?”

“I am going to give Him una mandorla,” grama said toda sneaky.

As Canutito watched her, Grama Cuca took the picture del Good Shepherd del marco and spread it out en la mesita. Then she took out una botella de glue and began to spread stripes of glue along the folds del robe que Jesus was wearing.

As he watched, Canutito saw grama go para la cómoda. From out of this dresser, she took out otra bottle. Pero esta bottle estaba full of glitter. He watched grama sprinkle un bonche de glitter over el retrato del Buen Pastor and then shake it off. The glitter stayed donde estaba el glue. It made al Buen Pastor look muy fancy.

“There,” Grama Cuca said. “Ahora el Buen Pastor tiene su own mandorla también.” Then she told Canutito to take out el trash where she had shaken out todo el glitter. As he was passing por la cocina, Grampo Caralampio saw algo shiney en las manos del muchachito.

“What is that shiny stuff por todo tu cuerpo, m’hijo?” he asked the little boy.

“No es nada, grampo,” Canutito replied. “It is just mi mandorla” …

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Big belly, bigger the heart risk

By Nicholas Bakalar The New York Times

Having a beer belly significantly increases the risk for sudden cardiac death, a new study has found.

Sudden cardiac death is the result of an electrical malfunction that causes the heart to beat irregularly. It is not the same as a heart attack, which results from a failure of blood circulation to the heart, but it accounts for about half of all cardiacrelated deaths.

Researchers followed 14,941 men and women, with an average age of 54 at the start of the study, for almost 13 years. The subjects had detailed health examinations five times, and there were 253 sudden cardiac deaths. The study was published online.

As the researchers expected, those who died suddenly had higher rates of other cardiac risk factors, including obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol and more. But independent of these factors, those with the highest waist-to-hip ratio had more than double the risk of sudden cardiac death compared with those in the normal range. The increased risk was apparent only in nonsmokers.

“We’re not sure what’s mediating it,” said the lead author, Dr. Ahmet Selcuk Adabag, a cardiologist in Minneapolis. “But abdominal obesity is much more inflammatory, much worse than general obesity.”

For those with a midriff bulge, Adabag said, “there’s no easy answer. You have to make a significant effort to reduce your cardiac risk by weight loss, diet and exercise.”

Researchers suspect that Doug Whitney, who has showed no signs of early onset Alzheimer’s disease despite carrying a devastating gene mutation that killed many members of his family, has another gene mutation that somehow protects him, and they are now searching for the other mutation. MATTHEW RYAN WILLIAMS/THE NEW YORK TIMES

Elusive cures may be found in mutations

By Gina Kolata The New York Times

oug Whitney should have died years ago. The 65-year-old resident of Port Orchard, Wash., has a devastating gene mutation that — according to the medical literature — causes early onset Alzheimer’s disease in everyone who inherits it.

The mutation killed Whitney’s mother and nine of her 13 siblings, and it killed Whitney’s older brother. Every one of them began showing symptoms when they were in their 40s.

Most died by their mid-50s. In the next generation, six cousins died of early onset Alzheimer’s, and two others are in the final stages of the disease. One of his cousin’s children also has Alzheimer’s.

But Whitney has somehow escaped that fate. His memory is intact and he has no signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers want to find out why. They suspect he has another gene mutation that somehow protects him from the horrific Alzheimer’s gene mutation or that, at least, substantially delays the disease’s onset.

So Whitney has become Exhibit A in a new direction in genetics research. After years of looking for mutations that cause diseases, investigators are now searching for those that prevent them. By understanding how protective mutations work, they hope to develop drugs that mimic them and protect everyone.

The new approach is turning genetics research on its head, said Dr. Eric E. Schadt, director of the Icahn Institute, a medical research institute at Mount Sinai in New York.

“Instead of trying to fix things that are broken, let’s look at people where things are broken but nature finds way around it,” he explained.

In recent years, a few astounding protective gene mutations have been discovered, pretty much by accident. One prevents HIV from entering cells and another enormously reduces the amount of LDL cholesterol, the dangerous kind, that people make. Both led to drugs. The AIDS drug is a mainstay of treatment, and the cholesterol drug is in the final stages of testing.

Researchers, using systematic searches of genetic databases, also found alterations in some genes that partially protect from diseases like heart disease, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

But now some are starting a more ambitious project — a search for mutations that provide complete protection.

It may sound obvious — why not look for people who have a genetic resistance to a disease? After all, everyone knows families

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that never seem to get common diseases like cancer or heart disease or osteoporosis. Genes might well be involved.

But the trick is to figure out if disease resistance is from a good gene mutation or a good environment or simply good luck, defying the odds when a disease is likely but not inevitable.

If there is a good gene mutation involved, searching for it among the 20,000 human genes can be daunting.

And if there is a good gene mutation involved, searching for it among the 20,000 human genes can be daunting. It is easier to find mutations that cause diseases — those appear to be many times more common.

It is only now, with fast and inexpensive methods of sequencing DNA and with massive and ever-growing databases of study subjects whose genomes have been sequenced, that it has become possible to seriously contemplate a search for rarer good genes.

The unprecedented effort has barely begun.

One attempt, being led by Schadt and Dr. Stephen H. Friend, director of Sage Bionetworks, a nonprofit research organization based in Seattle, began because the two scientists had become frustrated with the failures of drug development.

Friend had worked in academia — MIT and Harvard — then founded a biotechnology company, Rosetta Inpharmatics, and later helped run the cancer drug discovery effort at Merck. He began each new position feeling optimistic. More and more was being discovered about disease-causing genes. “I thought we should be able to develop drugs,” he said.

But all too often disease-causing mutations destroy or disable genes, and drugs would have to restore what was lost, which can be difficult.

So Friend and Schadt decided to flip it around and search for a good gene mutation that counteracts the bad and — in an easier process — mimic that with a drug.

They gave their plan a name, The Resilience Project, and decided to search databases that held genetic and clinical information, looking for healthy people with mutations for fatal diseases that strike early in life. If the people had lived far past the age when the disease should have appeared, they assumed they might have a lucky good gene mutation that blocked the bad.

Researchers look for an answer to Alzheimer’s in genetic code of man who has escaped disease’s fate

The less weight a woman gains during pregnancy, the less likely she is to have a boy, an analysis of data on more than 68 million births over 23 years has found.

Overall, 51 percent of babies born are boys. But Dr. Kristen J. Navara, an endocrinologist in the poultry science department at the University of Georgia, found that the amount of pregnancy weight gained and the proportion of boys born went up together. When mothers gained 20 pounds, roughly 49 percent of babies born were boys. At 40 pounds gained, about 52.5 percent were boys; and at 60 pounds, about 54 percent were boys. Above 60 pounds, the correlation disappeared. The study was published in PLOS One. The reasons are unclear, but Navara said that male embryos and fetuses had higher metabolic rates and might require more nourishment to develop successfully. Low maternal weight gain may therefore be more detrimental to boys than to girls.

“More than 13 million women in our study gained fewer than 20 pounds during gestation — this comes out to approximately 525,200 ‘missing’ males,” Navara said.

“For women who are older,” she added, “we do tests around 11 weeks to find chromosomal problems and we incidentally discover the sex. Maybe it’s worth doing that for everyone so that we can optimize the conditions necessary to survival.”

Now, a year later, “we are in this interesting place between excited and frustrated,” Friend says. They analyzed data from more than 500,000 people and found 20 who seem to be protected from a fatal disease. But because of privacy issues there were no names attached to the data.

Four of the subjects are in China. Schadt and Friend are trying to find a way to contact them, but “it is very difficult,” Schadt said.

Friend and Schadt are now looking at other databases that might make it easier to contact subjects, but also decided they need to try different approaches. One will be to simply ask healthy people to let them sequence their DNA, putting out the word that they are looking for volunteers, perhaps hundreds of thousands of them. People who agreed would be contacted only if they appeared to be protected from a fatal disease.

Another is to contact researchers studying extended families with a severe genetic disease to see if they came across anyone who seemed protected. That approach appeared to be a long shot — the number of people in such studies is limited, and if there had been anyone who was protected, wouldn’t the researchers have noticed and published their story?

But when they contacted researchers at Washington University, who were studying families with a gene, presenilin, that causes early Alzheimer’s, they discovered Doug Whitney.

He certainly is unusual, researchers agree.

He could, of course, still get Alzheimer’s, but it would have been substantially delayed.

Whitney had been waiting for Alzheimer’s symptoms, starting when he turned 40. He knew he had a 50-50 chance of inheriting the Alzheimer’s mutation. But year after year went by and nothing happened.

In 2011, he joined a study at Washington University in St. Louis, led by Dr. Randall Bateman, that recruited people from families with an early onset Alzheimer’s gene mutation. Whitney had finally concluded he did not have the gene mutation — he was 61, after all, and his memory and thinking were fine. On May 31, 2011, his 62nd birthday, he decided to have the genetic test. The result came back the next month. Whitney had the gene.

But now everything has changed again.

Bateman is studying Whitney. So too is Dr. Thomas Bird, a neurogeneticist at the University of Washington. Friend and Schadt have contacted him too.

Whitney is happy to help. He has just retired and when people ask what he will do now, he has a new reply: “My job is to help them figure out Alzheimer’s. I will do what I can to make it happen.”

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That e-book may keep you up Planning to read in bed tonight? It may be better to read an actual book instead of an e-book reader. A small study has found that reading lightemitting electronic devices before bedtime is a recipe for poor sleep.

Researchers randomly assigned 12 healthy young adults to one of two activities: reading a light-emitting e-book in a dimly lit room for about four hours before bedtime on five consecutive evenings, or reading a printed book for the same amount of time. All participants did both tasks.

The researchers took blood samples to measure melatonin levels, and electronically tracked how long it took to fall asleep and how much time was spent in each sleep stage. The study, done at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, is online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

Compared with a printed book, a light-emitting e-book decreased sleepiness, reduced REM sleep (often called dream sleep) and substantially suppressed the normal bedtime rise of melatonin, the hormone that regulates the sleep and wake cycle.

The e-book users took longer to fall asleep and felt sleepier in the morning.

“Much more has to be known about the kind of impact these devices have on our health and wellbeing,” said the lead author, Anne-Marie Chang, an assistant professor of biobehavioral health at Penn State. “The technology moves quickly, and the science lags.”

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Share: Tries to draw kids out through art Ortega, for instance, created a piece that focused on kids Rohr earned a bachelor’s who inflict injuries upon themdegree in fine arts from the selves. It’s a magazine coverFashion Institute of Technoltype work featuring a girl with ogy in New New York City — a box covering her head that which is where Newman also reads, “Think inside the box.” studied. Rohr then worked as Around the box are demeana designer for years, including comments made by others ing a stint at Hallmark Cards about the girl, whose body has and designing gift wrap. She cut marks. still paints, draws and creates Joshua Topp, an eighthgift wrap — visit ronirohr.com grader, said he likes how Rohr for details — when she is not has encouraged students to teaching. draw themselves as animals. He She took her first step toward chose a lion because, he said, teaching around 2000, when lions are controlling animals she volunteered to read a who like to oversee things — children’s book called Those just like he does.

Toes, written by Marie Rohr likes to teach graffiti McLaughlin and illustrated art, too, and she said there are

by Rohr, at Carlos Gilbert rules to that form that need to Elementary School in Santa Fe. be followed before — as with “It was a love fest,” she said of any rule — they are broken. her immediate connection to She said none of her students the students. She then began has ever illegally tagged school to work as a substitute teacher property, and when other and went on to attain her state teachers find graffiti on school teaching license. property and question her She said her approach is to about it, she asks them, “Is it draw the kids out and find out done well? If it isn’t, it’s not one what they are interested in of my students.” addressing through art. “The She said she wants her ideas come up organically. students to learn to think for I’m not pushing an agenda,” themselves. “I don’t care if my she said. “What the kids find kids spell a word wrong when important, I find important.” it comes to writing a piece of One of Rohr’s students, poetry or a tag line for a marseventh-grader Alea Ortega, keting design,” she said. “But said Rohr is “not the kind of art what they do have to get right teacher who tells us, ‘You have is how they communicate it. to do it this way.’ She lets us The critical-thinking part has to express ourselves in different be there.” ways. If we have a problem we Rohr and her husband, feel is valid in our community David, moved to New Mexico today, she lets us draw it. If she 20 years ago after abruptly quitdoesn’t think it’s appropriate ting their art director jobs in for the school to see, she won’t New York City. “We loved the show it, but she’ll let us draw it open sky,” she said of their first anyway.” visit to New Mexico. “I’d never

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seen purple clouds — except in paintings — and I never saw the expanse of sky.”

The couple have two children and plan to adopt a Chihuahua over the winter break.

She said she is living her dream: “I wanted to be an artist and live in a high rise. I didn’t get the high rise, but I get the sky. I think it came out well.”

The New Mexico Art Edu-

cation Association named Joseph Paul Baca of César Chávez Community School in Albuquerque as High School Art Educator of the Year and Mehrzad Banihashemi of Maggie Cordova Elementary School in Rio Rancho as Elementary School Art Educator of the Year.

Contact Robert Nott at 986-3021 or rnott@sfnewmexican.com.

Bill: ‘Right-to-work’ laws exist in 24 states Gessing said there’s a misconception that right-to-work laws freely and without fear of penare anti-union. “That’s what alty or reprisal.” the union bosses say. RightIn New Mexico, right-toto-work will force them to sell work bills have passed the Leg- their product,” he said, referring islature twice, in 1979 and 1981. to union membership. In an But both were vetoed by thenopinion column published in Gov. Bruce King. Republican various newspapers and online Gov. Susana Martinez would be publications earlier this year, expected to sign such a bill.

Gessing cited statistics from the Twenty-four states currently Center for Economic and Policy have right-to-work laws.

Research, a liberal think tank, And while SB 92 does not include state and local govern- that found 20 of 24 right-toments as employers covered by work states have higher private sector unionization rates than the law, Rue’s SB 93 is targeted New Mexico. directly at public employee But labor unions disagree unions. This bill would amend that the bill is not anti-union. the Public Employee Bargain“It’s just an attack on unions,” ing Act to prohibit governsaid Carter Bundy, legislative ments from deducting union director for the American Feddues from employees’ payeration of State, County and checks.

Municipal Employees in New Rue couldn’t be reached for comment Friday. Supporters of Mexico. “No jobs are created “right to work” say such legisla- by these bills. They won’t save the state any money. This effort tion is aimed at spurring ecois funded by out-of-state corponomic growth and attracting rations. I hope our state elected businesses to New Mexico. officials see through it and see “It’s our number one priorwho it would hurt.” ity,” said Paul Gessing, presiIn an article published on dent of the Rio Grande FoundaBuzzfeed last month, Miles tion, a free-market think tank, in an interview Friday.

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tor for New Mexico AFSCME, wrote, “Right-to-work lovers argue that if workers want a union, a [right-to-work] law gives them a choice. What it really does is mandate that core union supporters continue to fight for their livelihoods and workplace safety while carrying the water for those who CHOOSE to ride for free.

[Right-to-work] condones the a turnstile-jumper culture and endeavors to break down a tenet of democratic civil society.”

Gessing said that while he’s confident the state House of Representatives, where Republicans will be in the majority next year, would pass a rightto-work bill, he thinks the measure will have a much harder time in the Senate, still controlled by Democrats. Assuming that Democrats could hold up Rue’s bill in committee, four Democrats would have to break ranks and join with Republicans to “blast” the bill to the floor of the Senate.

Senate Majority Leader Michael Sanchez, D-Belen, is firmly opposed to “blasting” legislation.

Talk of right-to-work legislation in New Mexico this year surfaced even before Republicans won enough seats to control the House. In September, when the Tesla Motors company announced it would be building its $5 billion battery plant in Nevada instead of in New Mexico, some Republicans and business leaders pointed out that Nevada’s rightto-work law could have been a determining factor.

After the Tesla decision was announced, Rep. Brian Egolf, D-Santa Fe, told The New Mexican that the lack of a rightto-work law did not cost New Mexico the Tesla plant. Egolf, who since has been elected as the Democrats’ House floor leader, noted that California, where Tesla’s auto assembly plant is headquartered, is not a right-to-work state. This, Egolf said, shows that other factors such as quality of workforce were more important.

Contact Steve Terrell at sterrell@sfnewmexican.com.

Read his political blog at www. santafenewmexican.com/news/ blogs/politics.

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Anthony was the sole breadwinner for his wife and four children, but then he lost his full-time job. His wife had been staying at home with the children and was working toward her bachelor’s degree, expecting to graduate in May 2015.

Since his layoff, Anthony has found side jobs and the family has sold some household goods and clothing to raise money for expenses. His wife also is looking for work, he said, and they’ve been digging into their savings account and retirement fund, but that money is now nearly exhausted.

Anthony is optimistic he will find full-time employment soon, but he’s afraid the family’s home will go into foreclosure before that happens.

Anthony is requesting approximately $1,200 to get caught up on mortgage and utility payments.

Anthony is among the many community members asking for help from The New Mexican’s Empty Stocking Fund during the holiday season. The New Mexican is not publishing the applicants’ real names to protect their privacy. uuu

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appeared to be stolen.

The Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office took the following The Santa Fe Police Depart- report: u Someone broke a window ment took the following on a 2013 Toyota RAV4 parked reports: Saturday night in the 3400 u While responding to a block of Agua Fría Street and domestic disturbance report took some plastic bags from it.

Saturday night at a residence on Rancho Siringo Road, police arrested Kelly Lopez, 26, of DWI arrests Santa Fe and charged her with u Deputies arrested Luis battery against a household Mortera III, 22, of Santa Fe and member. charged him with aggravated u A Santa Fe woman told driving while intoxicated Satpolice a man brandishing a urday near the intersection of black handgun approached her West Alameda Street and Siler at about 2:35 p.m. Saturday Road. and demanded her purse while she was walking her dog near Help lines the Wal-Mart Supercenter.

The woman said she ran toward Esperanza Shelter for Batthe store and the man fled in an tered Families hotline: 800473-5220 orange SUV. She described the man as being about 5 feet St. Elizabeth Shelter for men, 8 inches tall with black hair and women and children: 982a black moustache.

6611 u An Illinois woman told Interfaith Community Shelpolice someone smashed the ter: 795-7494 driver’s side window of her Youth Emergency Shelter/ 2012 Hyundai as it was parked Youth Shelters: 438-0502 in the 1800 block of Second Street and stole an Apple iPad New Mexico suicide prevenworth $600. The incident haption hotline: 866-435-7166 pened at about 7:30 p.m. SatSolace Crisis Treatment Cenurday. ter: 986-9111, 800-721-7273 or u A woman who lives in the TTY 471-1624 1600 block of Camino La Canada Police and fire emergency: said she returned home from 911 vacation Saturday afternoon to discover her front door open and Graffiti hotline: 955-CALL (2255) the door frame broken. Nothing

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Ringside: After false charges, Chandler may not get usual cakewalk tion, Martinez called Chandler “a dedicated decent sort who was caught up in mean New Mexico public politics. Sen. Howie Morales, D-Silver servant.” Martinez City, says he is certain Chandler did said nothing about not do the shoddy research that led to his ideas for improvthe false charge against Garcia Richard. ing The University of But it was Chandler, as treasurer of the New Mexico, but she political committee, who attached his went into detail about Matt name to an ad filled with lies.

Chandler his career as a lawyer.

“I appreciate the work Matt did as After seeing Martia DA,” Morales said in an interview. nez’s nominations last week of Chan“I know him on a personal level and dler and others for university regent always had a tremendous amount of seats, state Rep. Jeff Steinborn was respect for him. I would like to see an unimpressed. apology” for what he and his political “Once again, some of these picks organization did to Garcia Richard. reek of political cronyism,” Steinborn Morales, who has a doctorate in said. education and ran for governor on a Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, plans to platform of improving schools, also said he has questions about Chandler’s again sponsor a constitutional amendqualifications to serve as a regent of the ment to restrict the governor’s powers on appointments of university regents. state’s flagship university.

His proposal, a long shot to gain any In her statement about the nomina-

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traction in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, would create a nominating commission to screen regent candidates. The governor would then make her selections from a field of finalists picked by the commission, similar to the way judges are appointed.

Heading into the legislative session that begins next month, Martinez has dropped one of her most controversial regent nominees.

That would be Carl G. Foster, who was suing New Mexico Highlands University for breach of contract when Martinez nominated him to be one of the school’s five regents. Foster was formerly an adjunct professor at a branch campus of Highlands.

He reversed course on his lawsuit after his nomination as a regent became contentious. Foster, 70, asked a judge to dismiss his suit against Highlands on Feb. 13, when a week remained in

the 2014 legislative session. The Senate Rules Committee never gave Foster a hearing, and he never took office as a regent.

The committee chairwoman, Democratic Sen. Linda Lopez of Albuquerque, called the governor’s nomination of Foster “ludicrous.”

Asked why Martinez had withdrawn his nomination, Foster replied in an email last week: “After several one-toone meetings with the president [of Highlands], it was apparent that I could serve the governor more effectively at another institution.”

Martinez’s press secretary said Foster’s “expertise has been an invaluable asset to the New Mexico Highlands University Board of Regents.”

This probably came as a surprise to the regents themselves, who have been overseeing the university without Foster.

At least one of them has never even met

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Foster, much less counted on him for wisdom.

Foster could be back on Martinez’s short list of regent candidates.

“The governor looks forward to considering Carl for appointment to another regent position in the future,” Martinez’s press secretary said in an email.

As for Matt Chandler, he may find the going tough if he faces the Senate. The Rules Committee has rarely asked hard questions of Martinez’s nominees, even those in key public safety jobs, such as state police chief. But after accepting the role of political attack dog, Chandler may not get the usual cakewalk.

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hose who defend the deplorable torture agenda of the Bush administration as fully justified conveniently ignore the fact that most of the feeble attempts to attack us post 9/11 were prevented not by information gained by torture.

Instead, prevention came by implementing a massive and expensive security apparatus and from improved surveillance and policing activities.

Those activities should have been in effect before 9/11 but were not because of the incompetence of these same governmental organizations.

That includes an inability to work together.

Doesn’t anyone still remember the “connect the dots” excuse for not preventing 9/11?

While information gained from the detention and torture of a suspected “terrorist” might have indirectly led to

finding Osama bin Laden, this info and the torture agenda often used against innocent detainees has had a far more detrimental impact on the reputation and effectiveness of U.S. foreign policy in dealing with the spread of radical Islam throughout the world.

Angelo Cappuccio

Santa Fe

man, so the New York Police Department needed backup — six officers? Why not just tell him to move along? And you wouldn’t know he had a criminal history unless you knew his name.

Enough of the “planting the gun” justification. Open season by the police on black men must stop, now!

Kenneth Pin

Santa Fe

Police response Eric Garner died because he was choked to death, plain and simple. Not because of some city ordinance prohibiting the sale of loose cigarettes.

Go into any mom-and-pop store in one of New York City’s poorer neighborhoods, and you can buy loose cigarettes. People can’t afford the whole pack.

So what should the police response be for jaywalkers?

Garner was a big, black

Great DWI coverage Thanks to The New Mexican for its excellent analysis of the effects of DWI programs (“Legislative study: Counties not doing enough to prevent drunken driving,” Dec. 21).

I fail to understand why the New Mexico Department of Health has not developed a coherent campaign of prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including the

most effective evidence-based practices, to be delivered in every county. These are public health problems, not individual problems, and have their roots in intergenerational trauma, a culture of substance abuse and genetics.

It seems to me that a laissez-faire attitude toward drinking still prevails, (somewhat improved from when I arrived in Santa Fe in 1975).

Why not borrow from Cuba’s excellent public health model and mount an effective uniform, statewide prevention and treatment program for substance abuse that is adequately funded by the Legislature? It’s a long-term proposition but one that could be as successful as Cuba’s comprehensive public health policy and programs.

Ellen J. Shabshai Fox, LISW

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COMMENTARY: LEONID BERSHIDSKY

WikiLeaks unveils CIA travel tips W ith the U.S. Senate now the world’s most prominent crusader against highly questionable American intelligence practices, Wikileaks, the site that once released whistleblower bombshells about U.S. military operations abroad and torture in the Guantánamo Bay detention camp, has been reduced to publishing travel advice. Julian Assange’s move into service journalism is a bit sad. But at least readers can now directly benefit from Wikileaks’ revelations rather than merely feel helpless outrage.

Earlier this month, the site revealed two classified Central Intelligence Agency documents. I feel comfortable in providing this link because it’s absurd they were ever classified (much less marked as “NOFORN” — not for foreign eyes) in the first place. One file, named “Surviving Secondary,” teaches CIA operatives the intricacies of attracting as little attention as possible during airport security checks anywhere in the world.

The other, titled “Schengen Overview,” explains how European border control systems worked in early 2012. There is nothing in either of them that would justify keeping them secret: Mostly, they’re just common sense.

Assange tried to make the most of the scoop. “The CIA has carried out kidnappings from European Union states, including Italy and Sweden, during the Bush administration,” Wikileaks’ news release quoted him as saying. “These manuals show that under the Obama administration the CIA is still intent on infiltrating European Union borders and

conducting clandestine operations in EU member states.”

Major German and French news sites, on an otherwise quiet news day, dutifully reported on the leak from that angle. But few people will be surprised to know that CIA operatives sometimes pass through foreign airports, including European ones, with fake passports. One can’t really expect them to wear their badges on coat lapels while they wait in passport control lines.

The main source of the agency’s advice to its operatives is a 2004 manual from an Israeli security consultancy. Spies are told not to show “unusual nervousness or anxiety” and not to switch lines at security. The file further reveals, in case readers didn’t already know, that it helps to speak the language of the country that issued your passport, that tickets bought for cash in countries where credit cards are common arouse suspicion and that traveling without baggage and on one-way tickets sets off all kinds of alarms. (“Salvadoran security services identified a suspected Venezuelan government courier on the basis of a military style haircut, physical fitness, casual dress, and little baggage.”)

In general, it’s a good idea to look your ticket class, which includes the quality of your gadgets; don’t wear a sweatsuit, in other words, if you’re traveling on a diplomatic passport. And it’s always a good idea to answer questions consistently and without hesitation.

One CIA operative who was passing through Europe is held up as a positive example. A European security officer found traces of an explosive in his bag.

The CIA man explained he had been in

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counterterrorism training in Washington, D.C., but the security officer was initially skeptical. Still, he “consistently maintained his cover story” and was eventually allowed to rebook his flight and leave inhospitable Europe behind.

Reading this story of inconsequential bumbling, I was reminded of the immortal final dialogue in Burn after Reading: CIA Superior: What did we learn, Palmer?

CIA Officer: I don’t know, sir.

CIA Superior: I don’t [expletive] know either. I guess we learned not to do it again.

Still, there is something in the CIA manuals that should indeed worry anyone who travels to or lives in Europe. The agency reveals that out of the 1 million people on the Schengen countries’ common watchlist, only 2.5 percent are there because of some criminal activity. The rest of the alerts have to do with immigration matters such as visa denials or expulsions.

The European entry control system, in other words, is geared to fight illegal immigration, not crime, terrorism or spying. That’s good for the agents traveling with fake identities — and also for terrorists. If Europe’s focus ever shifted to looking for more consequential security threats than potentially fraudulent welfare recipients, the CIA might be obliged to write manuals describing more complicated tradecraft than that found in the Wikileaks documents.

Leonid Bershidsky, a Bloomberg View contributor, is a Berlin-based writer.

ith all the emphasis in Santa Fe on improving nightlife and attracting television shows, it’s sometimes easy to believe that Santa Fe isn’t paying enough attention to bread-andbutter issues. You know, the kinds of things that aren’t as exciting as a Hollywood star but can improve quality of life for city residents.

That’s why the announcement of a plan to set up a Community Protection Initiative is good news. Earlier this month, Mayor Javier Gonzales said he wants to develop a program that would use city paramedics to promote preventive health care. It’s a simple idea that could have a big payoff in creating a healthier city — find out who calls 911 repeatedly, and visit them to help improve their health and reduce their need to call in. One individual even called 72 times in one year; that’s hardly an emergency, that’s a chronic condition.

Rather than paramedics just answering emergency calls, they could help prevent emergencies. That would decrease emergency room visits, saving money and, just as importantly, improve how people live. It also means that paramedics could use their skills and training not just in crisis situations. During visits to frequent emergency callers, the medical experts could check whether medicine is being taken, look for hazards in the home that might cause tripping and link anyone with mental health issues to treatment. It’s a way to help people where they can be most vulnerable — at home.

The initiative would work hand in glove with a program already being run at Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center. Like the broader community plan, the Christus program is designed to reduce repeat visits at the facility’s emergency room. Again, the idea is to reserve ER space for true emergencies.

Fire Chief Erik Litzenberg and firefighter paramedic Andres Mercado worked to develop the plan, which is still in the early stages. Councilor Chris Rivera, a former city fire chief, is helping move the resolution to develop the initiative through city government. Before it can be approved, the city needs to identify how much it will cost to start up and where the money will come to pay for it. Should everything go as planned, it could be included in the next fiscal year and start July 1.

The notion that we can use data — repeat emergency calls, in this case — to help people improve their health and avoid crisis situation is smart. Getting to the root cause of health emergencies is good medicine, and we hope this initiative is developed and succeeds.

The past 100 years From The Santa Fe New Mexican: Dec. 29, 1914: Las Vegas — Peace has settled down on the local fire department, the threatened wholesale resignation of members having been averted by the sale of “Prince,” the fractious fire horse. By viciously biting and kicking, and running away whenever the opportunity presented, Prince succeeded in intimidating the entire department, and at a recent meeting the firemen decided that either the horse must be disposed of or a new fire corps organized. The animal was sold to a horse buyer and may be shipped to the European war zone.

Dec. 29, 1964: Santa Fe County Sheriff Perez Roybal put in an appearance at a dance on lower Agua Fría on Saturday night. He left the dance to find someone had stolen his car. Deputies said the vehicle was found abandoned early Sunday in the city by city police and sheriff’s deputies. It was undamaged. The sheriff’s .38-caliber revolver was still in the vehicle’s glove compartment when it was recovered.

Dec. 29, 1989: The Santa Fe ski area was booming Thursday afternoon with a flood of activity on and off the slopes. Despite the lack of natural snow, two beginner and one intermediate runs, covered with man-made snow, were open to enthusiasts of all ages. Especially popular with many people on vacation were private and group lessons being offered by the Santa Fe Ski School.

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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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7 p.m. on ABC Happy New Year, Charlie Brown Good grief! Who assigns elementary-school children War and Peace? Charlie Brown’s teacher, that’s who. He has to read it over the Christmas break and write a report, but holiday distractions keep getting in the way. He ends up leaving a New Year’s party and sitting outside to read, but that doesn’t end well.

7 p.m. on CBS 2 Broke Girls Hal Linden (Barney Miller) guest stars in “And the New Lease on Life” as Lester, the original tenant of Max and Caroline’s (Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs) apartment.

When the girls’ lease comes up for renewal, they realize they have to locate Lester and have him sign the new one — claiming he still lives there — or they’re out.

7 p.m. on TNT Major Crimes No good deed goes unpunished, as Flynn (Tony Denison) discovers after he manages to talk down a man preparing to jump from a high bridge ... only to discover that the would-be jumper is a sex offender with a dead body in his car, in the new episode “Leap of Faith.”

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8 p.m. on ABC Rudolph’s Shiny New Year While it’s not quite on par with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, this animated special — using the same “Animagic” process — still is a lot of fun. Red Skelton, Frank Gorshin and Morey Amsterdam provide voices for the story of how the red-nosed deer, with the help of a whale and a caveman, sets off across time to find Happy ... the missing New Year baby.

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LOS ANGELES — Alicia Keys gave birth to son Genesis Ali Dean early on Saturday morning. It’s baby number two for the Grammywinner and her husband, producer-rapper Swizz Beatz, who are also parents to 4-yearold Egypt Daoud.

The 33-year-old singer shared the news on her Instagram account Sunday with a photo of Genesis’ footprints. The image also details that the baby was born at 1:52 a.m. and weighs 6 pounds, 5 ounces.

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Just opening emails can transmit a plethora of data to marketers and scammers, but there are tricks to foil them.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grand Ole Opry legend Little Jimmy Dickens has been hospitalized with an undisclosed illness.

Jessie Schmidt, a publicist for the Opry, said in a news release Sunday that Dickens was admitted to a Nashville-area hospital on Dec. 25 and that he’s in “critical care.”

His last performance at the Opry was Dec. 20 as part of his birthday celebration. He turned 94 a day earlier.

The Associated Press

By now you probably know that browsing the Web leaves you open to tracking by Internet service providers, website operators and advertisers.

But less well known is that you can be tracked simply by opening an email. Merely clicking or tapping to open a message can transmit to the sender not only that you opened it, but also where you were when you did so and on what device, among other things.

The technology has been used by email marketers and Nigerian fraudsters for more than a decade. But more recently, it has become a tool used by employers, sales people, bill collectors, lawyers, political candidates, nonprofit fundraisers and maybe also that guy you met at a bar and regrettably gave your contact information to.

Here’s how it works: The sender of the email embeds a so-called Web bug or pixel tracker into the content of the message or possibly inside an attached PDF, Word or PowerPoint. These bugs are 1-by-1 pixel images (tinier than tiny), which are invisible to the recipient. When the email or document is opened, the bug triggers your device to contact the sender’s server and convey all sorts of information.

“What it does is lure you into an online environment and the collection that goes on there without alerting you that it’s happening,” said Ryan Calo, a professor of law at the University of Washington Law School in Seattle who specializes in privacy issues.

There are some things you can do to avoid having your email activity monitored.

Perhaps the easiest defense is to adjust the settings of your email program so there is no image rendering.

It used to be set that way by default but last year, in a boon to marketers, Gmail made the setting an opt-out feature and many other email providers followed suit. Disabling images will sift and block images from incoming emails, including those tiny, pixel-size tracking bugs. You can click on the missing images you want to see and which ones you don’t.

“A more advanced technique is to construct a personal firewall that blocks images,” said Gerald Friedland, director of audio and multimedia research at the International Computer Science Institute at the University of California, Berkeley.

Or, he said, you could simply turn off your Wi-Fi while opening and reading email messages. This, of course, assumes you aren’t checking your email on your provider’s website but rather using a retrieval program like Apple Mail or Outlook.

And don’t click on any attachment while connected,

nor a link within the message, even if it’s the unsubscribe button.”

The unsubscribe link is the most clicked item in emails, so it’s often what they use to track you,” said H.D. Moore, a senior researcher with the Internet security consultant Rapid7. “As soon as you click on it, they know everything about you.”

Besides when, where and on what device you opened the message, an email sender can also tell how long you looked at the message and if you opened other windows while you had the message displayed. Also transmitted is if you saved, forwarded or deleted the message, how many times you subsequently opened the message, plus various details about your device’s operating system and settings.

Analysis of this kind of tracking data is a standard service offered by bulk email providers like Constant Contact, MailChimp or HubSpot.

These companies facilitate sending emails to large mailing lists and generate tracking reports so their customers can assess how well their messages are received.

“If a business learns what email content resonates, then you’ll get better content,” said Gail Goodman, the chief executive of Constant Contact.

Indeed, email marketing services argue that the tracking actually helps recipients because senders use the data to craft more relevant messages as well as to determine the best viewing format and delivery time.

Sales people who track emails through services like Yesware and Tout-App say the practice allows them to call customers soon after they have opened messages, while the pitch is still fresh. Or perhaps they can conveniently bump into customers at Starbucks or drop by their office, where the sales person knows the customer just opened an email.

Within the last couple of years, mobile apps like Bananatag and MailTracker have made email tracking available to just about anyone.

Email tracking apps and services, whether intended for professional or personal use, can cost up to $35 a month depending on the number of emails users want tracked and the detail of the tracking data.

The legality of the practice is unclear. Email trackers argue it is the same data you give away when you visit a website with cookies.

Opponents say it is a matter of expectation and consent.

Websites are legally required to have a privacy policy that visitors can read to understand what data is being collected.

“People don’t have that same understanding when they open an email,” said Calo at the University of Washington.

Some recent mobile apps have made email tracking available to just about anyone.

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SPORTS PREP BASKETBALL STU CLARK TOURNAMENT

Sartans hand Dons season’s 1st loss

DENVER 47, OAKLAND 14

Broncos rout Raiders, clinch 1st-round bye Manning doesn’t throw any touchdown passes

By Arnie Stapleton The Associated Press

By Will Webber The New Mexican

LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Sundays in the winter are a time for church, professional football and honey-do lists.

And not necesSt. Pius X 49 sarily in that order.

W. Las Vegas 43 Thanks to a scheduling quirk that forced this year’s Stu Clark Tournament to shoehorn its games into a three-day weekend between Christmas and New Year’s, the final round of the 61st annual event was held Sunday at the John A. Wilson Complex on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University.

As odd as it may have seemed, that feeling was lost in an instant as soon as the lights came on and the games started. Aside from its unusual spot on the calendar, not much seemed different.

“Honestly, to me it felt like a Saturday or something,” said West Las Vegas boys basketball coach Davey Bustos. “I forgot it was Sunday as soon as I walked in here.”

Taking full advantage of the start was Albuquerque St. Pius X. Using a stifling defensive effort that com-

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Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson celebrates his touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during Sunday’s game in Denver. JACK DEMPSEY/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

DENVER — For Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos, the first-round bye they secured with a 47-14 rout of the Oakland Raiders is all about the R&R. Not rest and relaxation, but rehab and revitalization.

“I think to win 12 games with the schedule that we had was a good thing,” Manning said after being held without a TD pass for the second time this month.

“And this bye, I think we need it. I think we’re a little beat up physically. I know I am.”

Demaryius Thomas (hand) and Emmanuel Sanders (back) are ailing, too, and the bye week will allow top

tackler Brandon Marshall (foot) and Pro Bowl safety T.J. Ward (neck) more time to get healthy.

Also, left guard Orlando Franklin and safety David Bruton sustained concussions Sunday.

“I feel good about this team,” Broncos coach John Fox said. “I’ll feel better after a week’s rest and getting some guys healthy as well as getting our injury report whittled down a bit.”

Manning didn’t need to throw any touchdown passes Sunday — C.J. Anderson, Connor Barth and Denver’s defense took care of all the scoring.

Anderson ran for three TDs, Barth kicked four field goals and cornerback Tony Carter led a dominant Denver defense with a score off a fumble by Derek Carr as the Broncos (12-4) earned the AFC’s No. 2 seed.

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NFL COWBOYS 44, REDSKINS 17

Cowboys top Redskins

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Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota passes the ball during a Nov. 8 game against Utah in Salt Lake City. ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE PHOTO

Rose Bowl may start rivalry for Mariota, Winston

By Ralph D. Russo The Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. — College football has never had a quarterback matchup quite like Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota.

The superstar passers have won the last two Heisman Trophy awards, and come April, there very well could be an NFL team or two trying to decide which player to take with one of the first picks in the draft.

When Mariota and second-seeded Oregon face Winston and thirdseeded Florida State in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl on Jan. 1, it will be the third time Heisman Trophy winners have met in a postseason game. Southern California’s Matt Leinart and Oklahoma’s Jason White were the first to do it at the 2005 Orange Bowl with the BCS championship on the line.

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Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray carries the ball during the first half of Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins in Landover, Md. Murray set the franchise single-season rushing record for the Cowboys on the play. RICHARD LIPSKI/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

With pressure off, Dallas goes 8-0 on the road for the first time

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LANDOVER, Md. eMarco Murray passed Emmitt Smith with a change-of-direction that left a safety flat-footed.

Dez Bryant moved ahead of Terrell Owens by getting the left tiptoe down in the end zone, a touchdown that didn’t count until the replay showed what a superb catch it was.

And Tony Romo? How about a 4-0 month that might help dispel the notion that the Dallas Cow-

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boys can’t be a December team.

The Cowboys prepped for the playoffs Sunday with a 44-17 win over the Washington Redskins, with Murray and Bryant breaking a pair of prestigious franchise records along the way and the team as a whole maintaining momentum heading into its first postseason appearance since 2009.

“Right before people’s eyes,” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said, “we have basically torn it up in December.”

That’s a change of pace from recent history, when Dallas capped three consecutive season win-

or-fail losses to NFC East rivals in the final weekend, yielding back-to-back-to-back 8-8 records that fueled more doubts about Romo as a big-game quarterback.

Sunday’s game didn’t have the same magnitude.

The result mattered only if at least one of the later games ended in a tie, which didn’t happen. The Cowboys would have also received a first-round bye with losses by both Arizona and Seattle, but that didn’t happen, either. Instead, they will host Detroit next weekend.

With the pressure off for the game against the Redskins, Dallas (12-4) did just fine — and didn’t pack it in. The Cowboys went 8-0 on the road for the first time in team history.

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Ravens back in playoffs, earn AFC wild card

By Barry Wilner The Associated Press

The Baltimore Ravens are back in the playoffs, while the Seattle Seahawks will be playing at home in them.

Baltimore made the postseason in the first five years with John Harbaugh as coach and Joe Flacco at quarterback, winning the 2012 championship. They failed to get in last season, but a 20-10 victory Sunday, combined with San Diego’s 19-7 loss at Kansas City, did the trick.

The Ravens (10-6, the same record they had in their Super Bowl season), earned a wild card and will be seeded sixth in the AFC. They will play at AFC North champion Pittsburgh, their staunch division rival,

next Saturday night.

“Anything can happen when you get into the playoffs,” Flacco said. “I won’t be surprised if in three weeks from now we’re still sitting here playing.”

Defending Super Bowl champion Seattle earned the top seed in the NFC by beating St. Louis 20-6. The Seahawks, winners of the NFC West, were 7-1 at home at the intimidating CenturyLink Field, and have a bye next week. They will play on Saturday, Jan. 10.

“Our main goal coming into the season was winning the division, but getting the No. 1 seed is just as big,” Seattle linebacker K.J. Wright said.

Green Bay won the NFC North by handling Detroit 30-20 and got the No. 2 seed in the conference and a

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bye. Both the Packers and Seahawks finished 12-4, with the tiebreaker Seattle’s opening victory against Green Bay. Detroit (11-5) will play at NFC East champ Dallas (12-4) in the wild-card round next Sunday. Green Bay’s first game will be the following Sunday.

“We prefer to play here. So, yeah, but this is playoff football now. Everything changes once we get going in two weeks. Playing at home doesn’t guarantee you anything and there are no guarantees, but this is definitely where we prefer to play,” coach Mike McCarthy said.

Carolina (7-8-1) became the second division champion with a losing record in NFL history. Its 34-3 rout at Atlanta earned the NFC South title.

The Panthers will host injury-

ravaged Arizona (11-5), which fell to San Francisco 20-17 but got the other NFC wild card. That game is next Saturday.

“The beautiful thing — record doesn’t matter,” coach Ron Rivera said. “That’s the best part.”

AFC East champion New England (12-4) owns home-field advantage in the conference and will be off next weekend before resuming on Jan. 10. Denver (12-4), the West winner, also will have a bye after defeating Oakland, 47-14. The Broncos will play next on Jan. 11.

The AFC North champion Steelers (11-5) beat Cincinnati 27-17 for that title. The Bengals (10-5-1) got a wildcard berth and are at South champion Indianapolis (11-5) next Sunday.

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Western Conference Southwest W L Pct GB Memphis 22 8 .733 — Houston 8 .724 ½ 21 Dallas 22 10 .688 1 San Antonio 19 13 .594 4 New Orleans 15 15 .500 7 Northwest W L Pct GB Portland 25 7 .781 — Oklahoma City 15 17 .469 10 Denver 13 18 .419 11½ Utah 10 20 .333 14 Minnesota 5 24 .172 18½ Pacific W L Pct GB Golden State 24 5 .828 — L.A. Clippers 20 11 .645 5 Phoenix 18 14 .563 7½ Sacramento 13 17 .433 11½ L.A. Lakers 9 22 .290 16 Sunday’s Games Detroit 103, Cleveland 80 San Antonio 110, Houston 106 Dallas 112, Oklahoma City 107 Portland 101, New York 79 Toronto 116, Denver 102 Phoenix 116, L.A. Lakers 107 Saturday’s Games Toronto 110, L.A. Clippers 98 Washington 101, Boston 88 Orlando 102, Charlotte 94 Memphis 103, Miami 95 Chicago 107, New Orleans 100 Indiana 110, Brooklyn 85 Atlanta 90, Milwaukee 85 Utah 88, Philadelphia 71 Sacramento 135, New York 129, OT Golden State 110, Minnesota 97 Monday’s Games Chicago at Indiana, 5 p.m.

Milwaukee at Charlotte, 5 p.m.

Orlando at Miami, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento at Brooklyn, 5:30 p.m.

Washington at Houston, 6 p.m.

Utah at L.A. Clippers, 8:30 p.m.

NBA Calendar Jan. 5 — 10-day contracts can be signed.

Jan. 10 — Contracts guaranteed for rest of season.

Feb. 13-15 — All-Star weekend, New York.

Feb. 19 — Trade deadline (1 p.m.)

April 15 — Last day of regular season.

Sunday Pistons 103, Cavaliers 80 DETROIT (103) Singler 2-7 1-2 7, Monroe 4-18 2-4 10, Drummond 8-12 0-2 16, Jennings 10-18 0-0 25, Caldwell-Pope 5-9 0-0 13, Jerebko 4-8 0-0 10, Meeks 5-8 1-1 14, Augustin 0-4 0-0 0, Butler 3-7 0-0 8, Anthony 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 41-91 4-9 103.

CLEVELAND (80) James 5-19 5-5 17, Love 9-19 1-2 20, Thompson 7-8 4-4 18, Dellavedova 1-5 0-0 3, Miller 1-5 0-0 3, Marion 2-6 0-0 4, Waiters 3-8 0-0 6, Price 0-6 2-4 2, Haywood 3-3 1-2 7, Jones 0-2 0-0 0, Harris 0-1 0-0 0, Amundson 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 31-82 13-17 80.

Detroit 17 33 27 26 —103 —80 Cleveland 28 19 14 19 3-Point Goals—Detroit 17-31 (Jennings 5-9, Meeks 3-4, Caldwell-Pope 3-7, Singler 2-3, Jerebko 2-3, Butler 2-4, Augustin 0-1), Cleveland 5-29 (James 2-6, Dellavedova 1-3, Miller 1-5, Love 1-7, Harris 0-1, Marion 0-1, Jones 0-2, Price 0-4). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Detroit 53 (Drummond 17), Cleveland 57 (Thompson 11). Assists—Detroit 21 (Jennings 6), Cleveland 25 (James 7). Total Fouls— Detroit 21, Cleveland 15. Technicals— Monroe. A—20,562 (20,562).

Spurs 110, Rockets 106 HOUSTON (106) Ariza 2-9 2-2 7, Smith 2-7 1-2 5, Howard 11-13 2-7 24, Beverley 2-10 0-0 5, Harden 10-18 5-6 28, Motiejunas 3-5 4-6 11, Brewer 8-11 3-4 25, Terry 0-4 0-0 0, Dorsey 0-0 1-4 1. Totals 38-77 18-31 106.

SAN ANTONIO (110) Belinelli 2-11 2-2 8, Duncan 6-12 4-5 16, Splitter 2-8 0-0 4, Joseph 6-9 1-1 14, Green 6-13 9-10 24, Diaw 3-5 0-0 8, Ginobili 5-7 3-4 15, Mills 3-8 2-2 8, Baynes 4-5 0-0 8, Bonner 2-5 0-0 5.

Totals 39-83 21-24 110.

Houston 33 22 29 22—106 San Antonio 28 28 29 25—110 3-Point Goals—Houston 12-33 (Brewer 6-8, Harden 3-6, Motiejunas 1-1, Ariza 1-6, Beverley 1-7, Smith 0-1, Terry 0-4), San Antonio 11-30 (Green 3-9, Diaw 2-3, Ginobili 2-4, Belinelli 2-6, Joseph 1-1, Bonner 1-3, Mills 0-4).

Fouled Out—Baynes. Rebounds— Houston 54 (Howard 17), San Antonio 45 (Duncan 8). Assists—Houston 20 (Harden 5), San Antonio 22 (Ginobili, Joseph 4). Total Fouls—Houston 24, San Antonio 28. Technicals—Beverley.

A—18,581 (18,797).

Mavericks 112, Thunder 107

Men’s Division I

OKLAHOMA CITY (107) Jones 5-11 0-0 10, Ibaka 11-14 1-2 26, Adams 4-8 3-5 11, Westbrook 6-23 6-9 18, Roberson 0-0 1-2 1, Jackson 10-17 0-0 21, Morrow 4-6 0-0 9, Thomas 0-0 0-0 0, I.Smith 3-5 0-0 6, Perkins 1-4 1-1 3, Collison 1-2 0-2 2. Totals 45-90 12-21 107.

DALLAS (112) Ellis 6-20 5-5 18, Parsons 10-16 1-1 26, Nowitzki 8-13 12-12 30, Rondo 7-17 1-4 15, Barea 3-5 2-2 9, G.Smith 1-1 2-2 4, Harris 0-4 1-2 1, Villanueva 3-11 0-0 7, Jefferson 1-1 0-0 2, Felton 0-0 0-0 0.

Totals 39-88 24-28 112.

Oklahoma City 26 32 30 19—107 Dallas 33 31 17 31—112 3-Point Goals—Oklahoma City 5-14 (Ibaka 3-4, Morrow 1-2, Jackson 1-3, Westbrook 0-1, Collison 0-1, I.Smith 0-1, Jones 0-2), Dallas 10-31 (Parsons 5-9, Nowitzki 2-3, Barea 1-2, Ellis 1-6, Villanueva 1-7, Rondo 0-1, Harris 0-3).

Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Oklahoma City 59 (Ibaka 10), Dallas 48 (G.Smith 8). Assists—Oklahoma City 21 (Westbrook 9), Dallas 26 (Rondo 7).

Total Fouls—Oklahoma City 25, Dallas 16. Technicals—Dallas defensive three second. A—20,417 (19,200).

Sunday’s Games East Army 93, Coast Guard 48 Brown 79, Sacred Heart 76 Columbia 69, Colgate 64 Fordham 74, Howard 59 Hofstra 88, LIU Brooklyn 62 Iona 81, Drexel 62 Lafayette 76, NJIT 71 Lehigh 58, UMBC 55 Loyola (Md.) 61, Fairfield 59, OT Md.-Eastern Shore 78, Duquesne 69 Rutgers 59, Monmouth (NJ) 58 Siena 73, Bucknell 71 St. John’s 82, Tulane 57 St. Peter’s 59, Cornell 52, OT Syracuse 85, Long Beach St. 67 Temple 66, Delaware St. 56 UConn 81, CCSU 48 Midwest Ball St. 69, Longwood 64 Bradley 68, Ill.-Chicago 60 Butler 67, Belmont 56 E. Michigan 100, Concordia (Mich.) 42 Evansville 85, Coppin St. 80 IPFW 80, Judson 46 Marquette 81, Morgan St. 53 N. Dakota St. 83, Northland 59 N. Iowa 74, S. Dakota St. 63 SE Missouri 94, Harris-Stowe 66 SIU-Edwardsville 104, Robert MorrisChicago 56 South Dakota 84, Milwaukee 60 Texas Southern 58, Kansas St. 56 UMKC 73, Indiana St. 70, 2OT Wisconsin 68, Buffalo 56 Xavier 71, Florida Gulf Coast 57 South Alabama 56, UCLA 50 Bowling Green 79, South Florida 70 East Carolina 71, UNC Greensboro 50 Elon 69, Marist 64 High Point 85, Thomas (Ga.) 48 Liberty 78, Cincinnati Christian 58 NC A&T 58, NC Wesleyan 54 Radford 119, Cent. Pennsylvania 69 Samford 65, Campbell 56 Wake Forest 65, Richmond 63 Southwest Arkansas 100, Northwestern St. 92 Houston 80, MVSU 53 Oral Roberts 94, Haskell Indian Nations 42 Far West Arizona St. 56, Harvard 46 Fresno St. 93, Saint Katherine 62 Grand Canyon 83, Abilene Christian 81 N. Arizona 71, San Diego Christian 45 Stony Brook 62, Washington 57 Washington St. 90, UC Davis 83

Trail Blazers 101, Knicks 79 NEW YORK (79) Anthony 5-14 3-3 13, Aldrich 6-16 0-2 12, Ja.Smith 2-7 2-2 6, Calderon 2-11 1-1 6, Hardaway Jr. 5-17 4-7 17, Acy 5-9 0-0 12, Larkin 3-10 0-0 6, Prigioni 1-5 0-0 3, Wear 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 31-93 10-15 79.

PORTLAND (101) Batum 6-8 0-0 17, Robinson 2-5 1-2 5, Freeland 5-7 0-0 10, Lillard 4-11 1-2 11, Matthews 10-21 2-2 28, Blake 1-3 0-0 3, Kaman 5-9 3-4 13, Wright 0-2 0-0 0, Crabbe 0-3 0-0 0, Claver 1-6 0-0 3, Barton 1-2 2-2 4, McCollum 2-2 0-0 5, Leonard 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 38-81 9-12 101.

New York 22 19 17 21—79 Portland 31 24 21 25—101 3-Point Goals—New York 7-27 (Hardaway Jr. 3-10, Acy 2-2, Calderon 1-4, Prigioni 1-5, Larkin 0-3, Anthony 0-3), Portland 16-36 (Matthews 6-15, Batum 5-7, Lillard 2-6, McCollum 1-1, Claver 1-2, Blake 1-3, Crabbe 0-1, Wright 0-1). Fouled Out—None.

Rebounds—New York 58 (Aldrich 19), Portland 55 (Freeland 10). Assists— New York 19 (Hardaway Jr., Larkin 5), Portland 25 (Lillard 6). Total Fouls—New York 13, Portland 15.

Technicals—Portland defensive three second. A—19,800.

Raptors 116, Nuggets 102 TORONTO (116) J.Johnson 2-4 1-2 5, A.Johnson 5-8 3-3 13, Valanciunas 2-5 3-4 7, Lowry 12-20 3-4 30, Ross 3-10 1-2 8, Vasquez 1-10 0-2 2, Patterson 2-5 2-4 8, Williams 11-18 5-9 31, Hansbrough 5-8 0-0 10, Hayes 0-0 2-2 2. Totals 43-88 20-32 116.

DENVER (102) Chandler 8-20 3-5 20, Faried 8-19 1-2 17, Mozgov 1-4 6-8 8, Lawson 9-17 9-11 28, Afflalo 4-11 0-0 9, Arthur 1-6 0-0 2, Hickson 1-2 1-2 3, Nurkic 1-2 4-6 6, Gee 0-0 0-0 0, Robinson 4-6 0-0 9.

Totals 37-87 24-34 102.

Toronto 27 33 28 28—116 Denver 24 30 33 15—102 3-Point Goals—Toronto 10-23 (Williams 4-7, Lowry 3-5, Patterson 2-4, Ross 1-3, A.Johnson 0-1, Vasquez 0-1, J.Johnson 0-2), Denver 4-17 (Robinson 1-3, Chandler 1-3, Lawson 1-4, Afflalo 1-4, Faried 0-1, Arthur 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Toronto 54 (Ross 8), Denver 63 (Faried 19). Assists—Toronto 23 (Lowry 11), Denver 18 (Lawson 7). Total Fouls—Toronto 23, Denver 24. Flagrant Fouls—Valanciunas. A—14,216 (19,155).

Suns 116, Lakers 107 PHOENIX (116) Tucker 6-9 0-0 12, Mark.Morris 5-10 2-5 12, Len 4-6 0-0 8, G.Dragic 9-16 2-2 24, Bledsoe 7-19 7-7 22, Plumlee 3-3 0-0 6, Thomas 4-7 5-6 15, Green 2-10 2-2 8, Marc.Morris 4-6 1-2 9, Randolph 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 44-87 19-24 116.

L.A. LAKERS (107) Johnson 5-9 1-1 14, Davis 5-6 1-5 11, Hill 3-11 3-4 9, Price 4-7 0-0 10, Bryant 4-10 1-1 10, Boozer 4-7 0-0 8, Lin 8-11 1-4 19, Young 7-15 3-3 21, Sacre 1-3 1-2 3, Ellington 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 42-81 11-20 107.

Phoenix 26 29 33 28—116 L.A. Lakers 28 28 25 26—107 3-Point Goals—Phoenix 9-22 (G.Dragic 4-6, Thomas 2-2, Green 2-6, Bledsoe 1-3, Tucker 0-1, Mark.Morris 0-4), L.A. Lakers 12-20 (Young 4-6, Johnson 3-6, Price 2-2, Lin 2-3, Bryant 1-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Phoenix 52 (Bledsoe, Len 8), L.A. Lakers 44 (Bryant, Davis 8). Assists—Phoenix 24 (Bledsoe 8), L.A. Lakers 22 (Bryant 7).

Total Fouls—Phoenix 15, L.A. Lakers 19. Technicals—Marc.Morris, Phoenix defensive three second. A—18,997.

NCAA BASKETBALL Men’s Top 25 Sunday’s Games No. 6 Wisconsin 68, Buffalo 56 Stony Brook 62, No. 13 Washington 57 No. 17 St. John’s 82, Tulane 57 No. 23 Northern Iowa 74, South Dakota 63 Saturday’s Games No. 1 Kentucky 58, No. 4 Louisville 50 No. 8 Gonzaga 87, BYU 80 No. 15 Maryland 72, Oakland 56 No. 20 North Carolina 89, UAB 58 No. 21 Ohio State 100, Wright State 55 No. 24 Colorado State 58, New Mexico State 57, OT

Women’s Top 25 Sunday’s Games No. 4 Notre Dame 82, UCLA 67 No. 8 Tennessee 74, No. 10 Oregon St. 63 No. 12 Kentucky 87, Tennessee St. 75 Seton Hall 70, No. 14 Georgia 51 No. 16 Stanford 90, UC Santa Barbara 34 No. 17 Rutgers 66, Indiana 51 Northwestern 61, No. 20 Michigan St. 57 No. 22 Syracuse 76, Cornell 59 No. 23 Iowa 77, Penn State 52 Dayton 72, No. 24 Green Bay 66 No. 25 Arizona State 69, Yale 51

Women’s Division I Sunday’s Games East Boston College 79, Providence 51 Bucknell 68, Binghamton 57 Dartmouth 76, Niagara 70 Duquesne 82, Lehigh 75 George Washington 72, Loyola (Md.) 49 Holy Cross 63, Norfolk St. 62 La Salle 73, Fairfield 59 New Hampshire 58, Manhattan 54 Northeastern 70, Albany (NY) 67 Pittsburgh 97, St. Francis (Pa.) 59 Seton Hall 70, Georgia 51 Siena 80, Colgate 68 Stony Brook 59, W. Michigan 55 Syracuse 76, Cornell 59 Towson 72, George Mason 70 UMass 78, Boston U. 57 Midwest Cent. Michigan 74, Oakland 69 Dayton 72, Green Bay 66 DePaul 99, Illinois St. 62 IPFW 78, Milwaukee 72 Iowa 77, Penn St. 52 Northwestern 61, Michigan St. 57 Purdue 62, Illinois 55 Rutgers 66, Indiana 51 Saint Louis 63, E. Illinois 49 Tulane 60, Cincinnati 50 Wichita St. 70, Sam Houston St. 46 Wisconsin 63, Michigan 53 South Alabama 71, MVSU 40 Florida 63, North Florida 51 Kentucky 87, Tennessee St. 75 Middle Tennessee 98, Tennessee Tech 76 Richmond 59, William & Mary 56 SC State 60, Coll. of Charleston 51 South Florida 69, East Carolina 62 Temple 58, Memphis 57 Tennessee 74, Oregon St. 63 VCU 63, Coppin St. 52 Wake Forest 77, American U. 64 Southwest Chattanooga 59, SIU-Edwardsville 49 Rice 97, Lamar 63 South Dakota 76, UTSA 69 UTEP 63, Alcorn St. 53 Far West Arizona St. 69, Yale 51 Long Beach St. 71, LIU Brooklyn 63 Notre Dame 82, UCLA 67 Stanford 90, UC Santa Barbara 34 Tournament Hawk Classic First Round Florida Gulf Coast 73, CS Northridge 64 Quinnipiac 69, Saint Joseph’s 67 Miami Holiday Tournament First Round LSU 82, UNC-Greensboro 61 Miami 83, Florida A&M 47

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

GOLF

NFL PLAYOFFS Wild-card Playoffs

NHL Eastern Conference

PGA TOUR 2015 Schedule

Saturday, Jan. 3 Arizona at Carolina, 2:35 p.m. (ESPN) Baltimore at Pittsburgh, 6:15 p.m.

(NBC) Sunday, Jan. 4 Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 11:05 a.m.

(CBS) Detroit at Dallas, 2:40 p.m. (FOX)

Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 10 Baltimore, Indianapolis or Cincinnati at New England, 2:35 p.m. (NBC) Arizona, Detroit or Carolina at Seattle, 6:15 p.m. (FOX) Sunday, Jan. 11 Arizona, Dallas or Carolina at Green Bay, 11:05 a.m. (FOX) Indianapolis, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh at Denver, 2:40 p.m. (CBS)

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 18 NFC, 1:05 p.m. (FOX) AFC, 4:40 p.m. (CBS)

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 25 At Glendale, Ariz.

Team Irvin vs. Team Carter, 6 p.m.

(ESPN)

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1 At Glendale, Ariz.

AFC champion vs. NFC champion, 4:30 p.m. (NBC)

NCAA FOOTBALL FBS Bowls Monday, Dec. 29 Liberty Bowl - At Memphis, Tenn.

West Virginia (7-5) vs. Texas A&M (7-5), Noon (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 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 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 Texas Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Houston (7-5), 10 a.m. (ESPN) TaxSlayer Bowl - At Jacksonville, Fla. Iowa (7-5) vs. Tennessee (6-6), 3:20 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) Sunday, Jan. 4 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 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) Saturday, Jan. 17 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 2 p.m. (NFLN) NFLPA Collegiate Bowl At Carson, Calif.

National vs. American, 2 p.m. (ESPN2) Saturday, Jan. 24 Senior Bowl At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, 2 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday’s Results Military Bowl - At Annapolis, Md. Virginia Tech 33, Cincinnati 17 Sun Bowl - At El Paso, Texas Arizona State 36, Duke 31 Independence Bowl - At Shreveport, La. South Carolina 24, Miami 21 Pinstripe Bowl - At Bronx, N.Y. Penn State 31, Boston College 30, OT Holiday Bowl - At San Diego Southern Cal 45, Nebraska 42

Atlantic GP Tampa Bay 37 Detroit 36 Montreal 35 Toronto 36 Florida 33 Boston 36 Ottawa 35 Buffalo 36 Metro GP Pittsburgh 35 N.Y. Islndrs 35 N.Y. Rangers33 Washington 35 Philadelphia 35 Columbus 34 New Jersey 37 Carolina 35

W 22 19 22 20 16 18 14 14 W 22 23 19 18 14 15 12 10

L 11 8 11 13 9 15 14 19 L 8 11 10 11 15 16 18 21

OL 4 9 2 3 8 3 7 3 OL 5 1 4 6 6 3 7 4

Pts 48 47 46 43 40 39 35 31 Pts 49 47 42 42 34 33 31 24

GF GA 119 97 103 89 95 84 122108 79 86 93 97 92 97 73 118 GF GA 108 83 108 98 100 84 102 90 98 105 86 109 79 107 71 95

Western Conference Central GP W L OL Pts GF GA Chicago 36 24 10 2 50 112 74 Nashville 34 23 9 2 48 99 71 St. Louis 35 21 11 3 45 103 90 Winnipeg 36 19 10 7 45 92 84 Minnesota 33 16 13 4 36 96 93 Dallas 34 15 14 5 35 99 116 Colorado 35 13 14 8 34 92 106 Pacific GP W L OL Pts GF GA Anaheim 38 24 8 6 54 107101 Vancouver 34 20 11 3 43 100 93 Los Angeles 36 18 11 7 43 100 89 San Jose 36 19 12 5 43 100 93 Calgary 37 19 15 3 41 108 99 Arizona 35 13 18 4 30 82 113 Edmonton 36 7 22 7 21 76 125 Note: Two points are awarded for a win; one point for an overtime or shootout loss.

Sunday’s Games Florida 6, Toronto 4 Anaheim 2, Vancouver 1, OT Saturday’s Games Buffalo 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Arizona 2, Anaheim 1, SO Detroit 3, Ottawa 2, OT Tampa Bay 2, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, New Jersey 1 Columbus 6, Boston 2 Winnipeg 4, Minnesota 3, OT Washington 3, Pittsburgh 0 Dallas 4, St. Louis 3 Nashville 4, Philadelphia 1 Chicago 5, Colorado 2 Calgary 4, Edmonton 1 Los Angeles 3, San Jose 1 Monday’s Games Detroit at Boston, 5 p.m.

Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 5 p.m.

Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 5 p.m.

Montreal at Carolina, 5 p.m.

Buffalo at Ottawa, 5:30 p.m.

Toronto at Tampa Bay, 5:30 p.m.

Colorado at St. Louis, 6 p.m.

Minnesota at Winnipeg, 6 p.m.

Nashville at Chicago, 6:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Dallas, 6:30 p.m.

Los Angeles at Calgary, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Arizona, 7 p.m.

Sunday Panthers 6, Maple Leafs 4 Toronto 0 4 0—4 Florida 0 2 4—6 First Period—None.

Penalties—Trocheck, Fla (holding), 3:33; Phaneuf, Tor (slashing), 14:35; Phaneuf, Tor (interference), 16:40; Upshall, Fla (high-sticking), 19:12.

Second Period—1, Toronto, Panik 7 (Rielly, Clarkson), 6:39. 2, Florida, Huberdeau 4 (Campbell, Bjugstad), 8:24. 3, Florida, Hayes 10 (Bergenheim), 10:13. 4, Toronto, Polak 4 (Lupul, Gardiner), 14:16. 5, Toronto, van Riemsdyk 16 (Franson, Bozak), 17:30 (pp). 6, Toronto, Kadri 11 (Lupul, van Riemsdyk), 18:59.

Penalties—Huberdeau, Fla (hooking), 15:38.

Third Period—7, Florida, Kulikov 1 (Jokinen), 2:45. 8, Florida, Mitchell 2 (Huberdeau), 10:09. 9, Florida, Boyes 6 (Kulikov, Jokinen), 16:45 (pp). 10, Florida, Upshall 5 (Kopecky, MacKenzie), 18:35 (en).

Penalties—Ekblad, Fla (slashing), 3:12; Franson, Tor (hooking), 15:19.

Shots on Goal—Toronto 3-10-4—17.

Florida 13-16-6—35.

Power-play opportunities—Toronto 1 of 4; Florida 1 of 3.

Goalies—Toronto, Reimer 6-5-0 (34 shots-29 saves). Florida, Luongo 147-6 (17-13).

Referees—Jean Hebert, Dan O’Rourke.

Linesmen—Scott Cherrey, Tim Nowak. A—17,877 (17,040). T—2:34.

Ducks 2, Canucks 1, OT Vancouver 0 1 0 0—1 Anaheim 0 0 1 1—2 First Period—None.

Penalties—Horvat, Van (interference), 3:32; Bourque, Ana (tripping), 3:37; Dorsett, Van, major (fighting), 7:43; Maroon, Ana, major (fighting), 7:43; Bieksa, Van (hooking), 14:11.

Second Period—1, Vancouver, Weber 3 (Hansen, Burrows), 2:04.

Penalties—Weber, Van (tripping), 2:22.

Third Period—2, Anaheim, Beauchemin 1 (Getzlaf), 6:52.

Penalties—Bonino, Van (hooking), :57.

Overtime—3, Anaheim, Fowler 5 (Smith-Pelly, Getzlaf), 2:42.

Penalties—None.

Shots on Goal—Vancouver 8-4-20—14. Anaheim 7-10-11-3—31.

Power-play opportunities—Vancouver 0 of 1; Anaheim 0 of 4.

Goalies—Vancouver, Miller 18-7-1 (31 shots-29 saves). Anaheim, Andersen 20-5-5 (14-13).

Referees—Dave Jackson, Mike Leggo. Linesmen—Mark Wheler, John Grandt. A—17,374 (17,174). T—2:25.

Jan. 9-12 — Hyundai Tournament of Champions, Kapalua Resort (Plantation Course), Kapalua, Hawaii Jan. 15-18 — Sony Open, Waialae CC, Honolulu Jan. 22-25 — Humana Challenge, PGA West (Palmer Private, Nicklaus Private), La Quinta CC, La Quinta, Calif.

Jan. 29-Feb. 1 — Waste Management Phoenix Open, TPC Scottsdale, Scottsdale, Ariz.

Feb. 5-8 — Farmers Insurance Open, Torrey Pines GC (North and South), San Diego.

Feb. 12-15 — AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, Pebble Beach GL, Spyglass Hill GC, Monterey Peninsula (Shore Course), Pebble Beach, Calif.

Feb. 19-22 — Northern Trust Open, Riviera CC, Los Angeles Feb. 26-March 1 — Honda Classic, PGA National GC, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. March 5-8 — WGC-Cadillac Championship, Trump National Doral (Blue Monster), Doral, Fla. March 5-8 — Puerto Rico Open, Trump International GC, Rio Grande, Puerto Rico March 12-15 — Valspar Championship, Innisbrook Resort (Copperhead Course), Palm Harbor, Fla. March 19-22 — Arnold Palmer Invitational, Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Orlando, Fla. March 26-29 — Valero Texas Open, TPC San Antonio (AT&T Oaks Course), San Antonio April 2-5 — Shell Houston Open, Golf Club of Houston (Tournament Course), Humble, Texas.

April 9-12 — Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC, Augusta, Ga. April 16-19 — RBC Heritage, Harbourtown GL, Hilton Head Island, S.C. April 23-26 — Zurich Classic, TPC Louisiana, New Orleans April 29-May 3 — WGC-Match Play Championship, TPC Harding Park, San Francisco.

May 7-10 — The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass (Players Stadium Course), Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. May 14-17 — Wells Fargo Championship, Quail Hollow Club, Charlotte, N.C. May 21-24 — Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Colonial CC, Fort Worth, Texas May 28-31 — AT&T Byron Nelson Championship, TPC Four Seasons Resort, Las Colinas, Texas.

June 4-7 — Memorial Tournament, Muirfield Village GC, Dublin, Ohio June 11-14— FedEx St. Jude Classic, TPC Southwind, Memphis, Tenn.

June 18-21 — U.S. Open, Chambers Bay, University Place, Wash.

June 25-28 — Travelers Championship, TPC River Highlands, Hartford, Conn.

July 2-5 — The Greenbrier Classic, The Greenbrier (The Old White TPC), White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. July 9-12 — John Deere Classic, TPC Deere Run, Silvis, Ill. July 16-19 — The Open Championship, St. Andrews (Old Course), St. Andrews, Scotland.

July 16-19 — Barbasol Championship, RTJ Trail (Grand National Lake Course), Auburn, Ala. July 23-26 — RBC Canadian Open, Glen Abbey GC, Oakville, Ontario July 30-Aug. 2 — Quicken Loans National, Robert Trent Jones GC, Gainesville, Va. Aug. 6-9 — WGC-Bridgestone Invitational, Firestone CC (South Course), Akron, Ohio Aug. 6-9 — Barracuda Championship, Montreaux Golf & CC, Reno, Nev. Aug. 13-16 — PGA Championship, Whistling Straits , Sheboygan, Wis. Aug. 20-23 — Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, Greensboro, N.C. Aug. 27-30 — The Barclays, Plainfield CC, Plainfield, N.J. Sept. 4-7 — Deutsche Bank Championship, TPC Boston, Norton, Mass.

Sept. 17-20 — BMW Championship, Conway Farms GC, Lake Forest, Ill. Sept. 24-27 — Tour Championship, East Lake GC, Atlanta.

Oct. 8-11 — Presidents Cup, Jack Nicklaus GC Korea, Incheon, South Korea.

ON THIS DATE December 29 2007 — Joe Paterno’s 500th game as Penn State coach ends the way most have, with a win. The Nittany Lions erases an early 14-point deficit to beat Texas A&M 24-17 at the Alamo Bowl. Paterno, 372-125-3, is the college football leader in bowl appearances (34) and bowl wins (23).

2007 — The New England Patriots complete a perfect regular season, finishing 16-0 following a 38-35 comeback victory over the New York Giants. New England is the first NFL team since the 1972 Dolphins to win every game; Miami went 14-0.

2010 — No. 1 Duke routs North Carolina-Greensboro 108-62 to give coach Mike Krzyzewski sole possession of second place on the men’s career wins list. The Hall of Fame coach gets his 880th career victory to move past longtime rival Dean Smith.

NBA ROUNDUP

Green leads injury-depleted San Antonio to win The Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — Danny Green had 24 points and the injury-depleted Spurs beat the Houston Rockets 110106 on Sunday Spurs 110 night, snapping Rockets 106 a six-game skid against their intrastate rivals.

Tim Duncan scored 16 points and Manu Ginobili had 15 for San Antonio (19-13), which won for first time in three games.

James Harden had 28 points for Houston (21-8), and Dwight Howard added 24 points and 17 rebounds. The Rockets’ newest additions had differing levels of success: Corey Brewer scored

25 points, but Josh Smith finished with five points on 2-of-7 shooting.

SUNS 116, LAKERS 107 In Los Angeles, Goran Dragic scored 24 points, Eric Bledsoe had 20 of his 22 after halftime, and Phoenix earned its sixth consecutive victory.

Isaiah Thomas added 15 points for the balanced Suns, who haven’t lost with their new starting lineup. Phoenix weathered an impressive Los Angeles surge in the final minutes for its seventh win in eight meetings with the Lakers, who lost their third straight despite Kobe Bryant’s return.

Bryant had 10 points, eight rebounds and seven assists in 32 minutes during his first game back from a three-game absence to rest his aching 36-year-old body.

MAVERICKS 112, THUNDER 107 In Dallas, Dirk Nowitzki matched his season high with 30 points for Dallas, and Chandler Parsons added 26.

The Mavericks rallied from seven points down to start the fourth quarter.

They were without center Tyson Chandler, a late scratch with back spasms.

The Thunder played their sixth straight game without Kevin Durant because of a sprained right ankle.

They fell short in their third chance to reach .500 for the first time after Durant and Russell Westbrook were sidelined by injuries for 14 of the first 16 games.

TRAIL BLAZERS 101, KNICKS 79 In Portland, Ore., Wesley Matthews had 28 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Trail Blazers beat the short-

handed Knicks.

Portland was 16 for 36 from 3-point range. Nicolas Batum had five 3-pointers and 17 points.

It was the eighth straight loss for the Knicks, who had just nine available players to start the game, and then lost Carmelo Anthony for the second half because of a sore left knee.

PISTONS 103, CAVALIERS 80 In Cleveland, Brandon Jennings scored 25 points, and the Pistons used an 18-0 run in the second quarter to roll past the Cavaliers.

It was Cleveland’s second blowout loss at home in less than two weeks.

The Cavaliers lost 127-98 to Atlanta on Dec. 17, and the convincing victory for Detroit drew boos from the home crowd.

Andre Drummond had 16 points and 17 rebounds for the Pistons (7-23), who were coming off a 119-109 victory over Indiana on Friday.

RAPTORS 116, NUGGETS 102 In Denver, Kyle Lowry had 30 points and 11 assists, leading Toronto to the win.

Lou Williams scored 31 points as the Eastern Conference-leading Raptors completed a sweep of the season series against Denver. They also beat the Nuggets 112-107 in overtime on Dec. 8.

The Raptors (24-7) have won seven of eight.

Ty Lawson led Denver with 28 points, and Wilson Chandler had 20 points and 10 rebounds.

SPORTS

Monday, December 29, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN

B-3

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Northern New Mexico

Jones: Ohio State’s mystery man SCOREBOARD

By Paul Newberry The Associated Press

NEW ORLEANS — Cardale Jones strolled into the hotel ballroom as if he owned the place. Decked out in a gray Ohio State sweatsuit, he took a seat on the podium and smoothly answered every question that came his way, throwing in a charming smile here, a well-timed quip there.

By all indications, he was made for this moment.

Looks can be deceiving, though.

Jones never expected it to go down like this, the guy who started fall practice as Ohio State’s third-string quarterback suddenly the man of the moment, leading the Buckeyes (12-1) into college football’s first playoff against top-ranked Alabama (12-1) at the Sugar Bowl.

The coaches told him “to always be ready, anything can happen,” Jones said Sunday. But it was all so far-fetched, nothing more than “little pep talks … that you just brush off when you’re not the guy, when it seems like you never play.”

So, while he always tried to carry himself like a starter-inthe-making, he never allowed himself to actually believe it was possible.

“Deep down,” Jones conceded, “no.”

With one whole start on his résumé, Jones is the most intriguing — and mysterious — figure in the Big Easy this week. That lone start was a thing of beauty, a 59-0 rout of Wisconsin in the Big Ten

championship game, a performance so over the top that, some three weeks later, it still seems like a bit of aberraCardale tion.

Jones Now, he’s preparing to face the mighty Crimson Tide and its defensive mastermind of a coach, Nick Saban, an imposing combination that many believe will expose Jones as a one-anddone phenomenon, at least for this season.

But no one really knows what to expect on New Year’s Day. “The unknown is there of how he’s going to respond to certain situations,” said Kirby Smart, Alabama’s defensive coordinator. “They jumped out on Wisconsin. They had a big lead, so he played really confident. How he’s going to respond? I don’t know. If it’s tight? If it gets a long way into the game? I don’t know. There are a lot of things you just don’t know.”

Braxton Miller was supposed to be the Buckeyes’ starter, one of the nation’s top quarterbacks until he went down in August with a season-ending shoulder injury. J.T. Barrett took over the job and wound up fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting, a brilliant replacement indeed, but he sustained a broken ankle in the regular-season finale against Michigan.

Enter Jones, who finished

off the win over Michigan and guided the Buckeyes to their stunning triumph over Wisconsin, throwing for 257 yards and three touchdowns to earn the MVP award.

“Let’s not anoint the kid just yet,” cautioned Tom Herman, Ohio State’s quarterback coach and the future head coach at Houston. “I told him the other day, ‘Don’t be a one-trick pony.’

You’ve got to go out and prove yourself worthy on a big stage on a consistent basis. … We’ve got him on magazine covers and he’s got shirts in the book store and stuff like that, and I’m like, ‘Whoa.’ ” Anyone can see that Jones has the skills to lead a major college program, with a rifle of an arm attached to a 6-foot-5, 250-pound body. But a serious lack of maturity forced him to spend a year at a military prep school, and he showed no signs of growing up when he fired off a foolish tweet questioning the need to go to class at Ohio State.

“It’s really over the last year he’s just kind of grown up, because he’s always been a goofball,” said offensive lineman Taylor Decker. “Seeing his poise and his savvy in that [Big Ten championship] game in a pressure situation, it was awesome. I think he’s going to carry that into this game.”

Alabama, of course, will try to rattle Jones as much as possible.

Saban is a master of giving the opposing team something it’s never seen before — a different coverage, perhaps, or

a blitz that seemingly comes out of left field. Even the most experienced of quarterbacks have looked downright foolish against the Crimson Tide.

Jones is three years removed from high school, so he’s more seasoned than most guys in his situation, but his only significant experience — when something was really on the line — came in those last two games.

“He’s going to have to do a lot of processing and a lot of thinking,” said Alabama defensive back Landon Collins, “because we’re definitely going to confuse him as much as possible.”

Then again, the Tide is not entirely sure what to expect from Jones, who has drawn some comparisons to Cam Newton. He’s another big, lumbering quarterback who can throw it far beyond the coverage, but is also tough to bring down when he takes off with the ball himself.

That imposing size doesn’t always work in his favor.

When Jones pulled up his hood and tried to pretend like he was a reporter at the end of Sunday’s media session, Herman quickly picked up on the ruse. The coach grabbed his name card and playfully waved it in the quarterback’s face.

“You’re 6-5, 250 pounds, dude,” Hermann said. “You think I didn’t see you coming?”

Everything else, though, is pretty much a mystery.

AP sports writer Brett Martel contributed to this report.

Rivalry: Has potential to last a long time Continued from Page B-1 Florida’s Tim Tebow and Oklahoma’s Sam Bradford did it at the 2008 BCS title game.

This is different, though.

Potentially, this could be the start of a long rivalry between Mariota and Winston that goes from Pasadena, Calif., to the NFL combine in Indianapolis to pro stadiums for years to come.

Here’s how they compare.

MARCUS MARIOTA Height: 6-4 Weight: 219 Year: Junior Career starts: 39. Oregon is 35-4 Coming out of high school: Hidden gem. Mariota didn’t start until his senior year at Saint Louis High School in Honolulu. Oregon jumped in at first glimpse and landed one of the most talented players in the country before most teams realized Mariota even existed.

First start: As a redshirt freshman, Mariota beat out Bryan Bennett for the starting job — a surprise to some who

didn’t realize that Mariota had been wowing Oregon coaches from the moment he stepped on campus. He quickly showed everyone else what the Ducks were seeing, going 18 of 22 for 200 yards and three TDs against Arkansas State. The first nine drives of his college career resulted in touchdowns.

Impressive stat: 101 career touchdown passes, 12 interceptions. This season — 38-2.

Troublesome stat: Fumbles.

Mariota has lost 11 fumbles in his career, eight while being sacked. If he has a weakness, ball protection in the pocket is it.

On the move: Mariota has big-time speed. Whether it’s running the read option or escaping a collapsing pocket, Mariota can gash a defense with long, demoralizing runs.

Public perception: Quiet and humble. Maybe a little too nice?

They said it: “He is that nice, but he’s not that nice.

When it’s time to crank up the competitive juices, he does that very well.” — Oregon coach Mark Helfrich.

He said it: “That’s the ele-

ment of vocal leadership that I’ve really come a long way with this season. I’ve really learned that you can correct a guy without really getting in his face.”

JAMEIS WINSTON Height: 6-4 Weight: 235 Year: Sophomore Career starts: 26. Florida State is 26-0 Coming out of high school: Five-star recruit and one of the most highly sought after players in the country.

From Bessemer, Ala., he says he was never much of a fan of the in-state schools and spurned them for Florida State.

First start: The buildup for Winston’s first start was huge and then he went out and lived up to the hype. He went 25 for 27 for 256 yards and four TDs in a victory against Pittsburgh in a national television game on Labor Day night. Hello world!

Impressive stat: When Florida State is trailing by 8-14 points, Winston is 22 for 33 (69 percent) for 327 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. When Florida State is trailing by 15 points

or more, Winston is 16 for 22 (73 percent) for 279 yards with a TD, no INTs and a gaudy 194.26 passer rating.

Troublesome stat: Winston’s passer rating in the first quarter is 118.13, with a 59.8 completion percentage.

Both are by far his worst of any quarter.

On the move: Florida State wants Winston in the pocket, but he’s mobile enough to make a play if it is needed and tough to bring down when he gets going, as he showed during last’s year championship game when he stiff-armed his way through an Auburn defender for a big play.

Public perception: On one hand, charismatic and clutch.

On the other, immature and troublesome.

They said it: “I don’t think there’s any doubt Jameis has been the best fourth-quarter quarterback in the country.” — Former Texas coach and ESPN analyst Mack Brown.

He said it: “It’s not about how you’re playing when everything is going good [on the field]. It’s about how you react when things are going bad.”

Sartans: Capital beats SFHS for fifth place Continued from Page B-1 bined nicely with the team’s ability to avoid the Dons’ persistent pressure in the halfcourt defense, the Sartans (6-1) handed West Las Vegas (9-1) its first loss of the season.

It may have been a little case of divine intervention.

“You don’t want to play a Catholic school on a Sunday,” joked St. Pius head coach Damian Segura. “There may have been something going on there.”

Segura said it required special permission from the school’s administrators to accept the invitation to play in this year’s tournament. Never in the school’s history, Segura said, has any sports team ever played on a Sunday.

Maybe they’ll make an exception now that the gettin’s good.

The Sartans held West Las Vegas to five points in the third quarter and put the clamps on all-state candidate D.J. Bustos, the Dons’ leading scorer and one of the state’s top all-around players. He finished with 15 points, but no one else had double figures for West.

Pius senior Matt Villareal, a 5-foot-7 guard, was assigned to cover the 6-3 Bustos. While

the Dons’ scoring machine did get his looks, it wasn’t enough to overcome the kind of effort Segura got from his entire team.

“We were very pressable early in the year and tonight, well, we did a great job growing up,” he said.

The Sartans handled West Las Vegas’ pressure and held the lead for the final 13 minutes of the game. Emilio Arellano hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to close out the third quarter and West Las Vegas never got closer than four points in the game’s final five minutes.

“That’s the kind of St. Pius defense I’ve been waiting for,” Segura said.

But back to that playingon-Sunday thing. By time the championship game ended, it was 9:36 p.m. — the proverbial witching hour for most folks in a quiet town like this.

“You know,” Segura said, “We might have to do this again.”

THIRD PLACE: BERNALILLO 76, ROBERTSON 70 A Stu Clark regular, Bernalillo nearly made one of its uglier exits before holding off the pesky Cardinals in the game’s final two minutes.

Trailing by as many as 18 in the fourth quarter, Robertson (3-8) whittled the Spartans’

massive lead down to 1 on four technical free throws in a row

by Sebastian Gonzales with two minutes remaining. The Cardinals had a chance to take the lead on that same possession, but an open 3-point try from Michael Salas from the wing never drew iron and led to a quick 6-1 run by Bernalillo.

Every point in the run came on successive 3-pointers from the same spot by Ty Darnell; the last opening a 73-67 lead with 1:24 remaining.

Zedrick Shorty had 16 points to lead Bernalillo while Arien Coriz had 15 and Darnell 14.

Gonzales sparked Robertson’s rally with 18 points, 16 of them coming in a frantic fourth quarter in which the Cardinals more than doubled their point production through the first three quarters with 36 points.

Francisco Arguello had 21 points, Javan Gallegos 13 and Arjay Ortiz 12.

FIFTH PLACE: CAPITAL 51, SANTA FE HIGH 46 Separated by just a few miles back home, the intracity rivals remained close most of the way before a strong third quarter carried the Jaguars (6-6) to the win.

Leading 17-16 at the half, Capital outscored the Demons (7-7) 23-13 in the third quarter as Eric Coca nine of his game-high 23 points. He hit four 3-pointers

for the game.

Vito Coppola led Santa Fe High with 14 points while Warren Fulgenzi had 12. No one else on either team had more than nine points.

SEVENTH PLACE: AZTEC 64, RATON 23 The battle of the Tigers was an easy rout for the cats from the Four Corners area. Aztec surrendered just nine made field goals and held Raton to single-digit scoring in all four quarters.

GIRLS

It will be a busy first half of the week for prep hoops as several tournaments around the state try to squeeze in three rounds before New Year’s Day. The only tournament in Santa Fe is a girls event hosted by St. Michael’s.

The annual Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament begins Monday, albeit with a makeshift bracket that features two junior varsity teams that were planted into the event to take place of varsity squads canceling their appearances.

Española Valley’s JV joins the junior varsity squad from Santa Fe High while the rest of the field includes Pojoaque Valley, Taos, Farmington, Laguna-Acoma and, of course, St. Michael’s.

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL Noon on ESPN — Liberty Bowl, Texas A&M vs. West Virginia, in Memphis, Tenn.

3:30 p.m. on ESPN — Russell Athletic Bowl, Oklahoma vs. Clemson, in Orlando, Fla. 7 p.m. on ESPN — Texas Bowl, Arkansas vs. Texas, in Houston MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 5 p.m. on ESPN2 — Toledo at Duke 6 p.m. on FSN — North Texas at Texas Tech 7 p.m. on ESPNU — San Francisco at Saint Mary’s (Cal) NHL 5 p.m. on NBCSN — Detroit at Boston SOCCER 12:55 p.m. on NBCSN — Premier League, Swansea City at Liverpool WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m. on ESPN2 — Duke at Connecticut

PREP SCHEDULE This week’s high school varsity sports schedule. For additions or changes, contact us at sports@sfnewmexican.com:

Today Boys basketball — Mesa Vista at Coronado, 6:30 p.m.

Big XII Holiday Classic (at Clovis) St. Michael’s vs. Clayton, 6 p.m.

Berger Allstate Hoops Classic (at Rio Rancho) Española Valley vs. Abq. La Cueva, 1 p.m.

Poe Corn Invitational (at Roswell Goddard) Los Alamos vs. Goddard, 7:30 p.m.

Tri-Cities Tournament (at Santa Rosa) 7th place, Monte del Sol vs. Cimarron, 2 p.m.

5th place, Pecos vs. McCurdy, 3:30 pm.

3rd place, Escalante vs. East Mountain, 5 p.m.

Championship, Mora vs. Santa Rosa, 6:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — Mesa Vista at Coronado, 5 p.m.

Lady Horsemen Christmas Tourn. (at St. Michael’s) Farmington vs. Española Valley JV, 1:30 p.m.

Taos vs. Laguna-Acoma, 3 p.m.

Pojoaque Valley vs. Santa Fe High JV, 4:30 p.m.

St. Michael’s vs. East Mountain, 6 p.m.

Plateau Wireless Classic (at Clovis) Española Valley vs. Clovis, 7:30 p.m.

Goddard Holiday Classic (at Roswell Goddard) Capital vs. Las Vegas Robertson, 10 a.m.

Tuesday Boys basketball — Logan at Coronado, 2 p.m.

Big XII Holiday Classic (at Clovis) St. Michael’s vs. Lovington, 4 p.m.

Berger Allstate Hoops Classic (at Rio Rancho) Española Valley vs. Hope-Las Cruces winner/loser, 1 or 5 p.m.

Poe Corn Invitational (at Roswell Goddard) Los Alamos vs. Belen-Farmington winner/loser, time TBD Girls basketball — Logan at Coronado, 12:30 p.m.

Lady Horsemen Christmas Tournament (at St. Michael’s) (consolation) St. Michael’s-East Mountain loser vs. Pojoaque-Santa Fe JV loser, 1:30 p.m.

Española JV-Farmington loser vs. Taos-Laguna loser, 3 p.m. (semifinals) Española JV-Farmington winner vs. Taos-Laguna winner, 4:30 p.m.

St. Michael’s-East Mountain winner vs. Pojoaque-Santa Fe JV winner, 6 p.m.

Goddard Holiday Classic (at Roswell Goddard) Capital-Las Vegas Robertson loser vs. Goddard-Silver loser, 11:30 a.m.

Capital-Las Vegas Robertson winner vs. Goddard-Silver winner, 2:30 p.m.

Plateau Wireless Classic (at Clovis) Española Valley vs. Dumas (Texas)-Piedra Vista winner/loser, 10 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Wednesday Boys basketball — Big XII Holiday Classic (at Clovis) St. Michael’s at Clovis, 7:30 p.m.

Berger Allstate Hoops Classic (at Rio Rancho) Española Valley vs. TBA in final round, time TBD Poe Corn Invitational (at Roswell Goddard) Los Alamos vs. TBA in final round, time TBD Girls basketball — Lady Horsemen Christmas Tourn. (at St. Michael’s) 7th place, 8:30 a.m.

5th place, 10 a.m.

3rd place, 11:30 a.m.

Championship, 1 p.m.

Goddard Holiday Classic (at Roswell Goddard) Capital vs. TBA in final round, time TBD Las Vegas Robertson vs. TBA in final round, time TBD Plateau Wireless Classic (at Clovis) Española Valley vs. TBA in final round, time TBD

Thursday Boys basketball — Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) Pecos vs. Mora, 11:30 a.m.

Peñasco vs. Dulce, 2:30 p.m.

Mesa Vista vs. Escalante, 5:30 p.m.

Questa vs. McCurdy, 8:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) McCurdy vs. Questa, 10 a.m.

Peñasco vs. Mora, 1 p.m.

Mesa Vista vs. Pecos, 4 p.m.

Dulce vs. Escalante, 7 p.m.

Friday Boys basketball — Ruidoso at West Las Vegas, 4 p.m.

Abq. Academy at Santa Fe High, 7 p.m.

Taos at Capital, 7 p.m.

Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) (semifinals) Peñasco-Dulce winner vs. Mesa Vista-Escalante winner, 7 p.m.

Pecos-Mora winner vs. McCurdy-Questa winner, 8:30 p.m. (consolation) Peñasco-Dulce loser vs. Mesa Vista-Escalante loser, 11:30 a.m.

Pecos-Mora loser vs. McCurdy-Questa loser, 2:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — West Las Vegas at Los Alamos, 5 p.m.

Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) (semifinals) Peñasco-Mora winner vs. Mesa Vista-Pecos winner, 4 p.m.

McCurdy-Questa winner vs. Dulce-Escalante winner, 5:30 p.m. (consolation) Peñasco-Mora loser vs. Mesa Vista-Pecos loser, 10 a.m.

McCurdy-Questa loser vs. Dulce-Escalante loser, 1 p.m.

Saturday Boys basketball — Miyamura at West Las Vegas, 4 p.m.

Santa Fe Prep at Tularosa, 4:30 p.m.

Taos at Los Alamos, 5 p.m.

Las Vegas Robertson at Socorro, 5 p.m.

Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) 7th place, 8 a.m.

5th place, 10:30 a.m.

3rd place, 1:30 p.m.

Championship, 7:30 p.m.

Girls basketball — Northern Rio Grande (at Pojoaque) 7th place, 9 a.m.

5th place, noon 3rd place, 3 p.m.

Championship, 6 p.m.

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GREEN BAY 30, DETROIT 20

Packers beat Lions, win NFC North Rodgers injured, returns in 2nd half

By Genaro C. Armas The Associated Press

GREEN BAY, Wis. — A heating pad wrapped around his sore left calf, Aaron Rodgers could only watch helplessly on television monitors in the locker room as the Detroit Lions surged closer to his Green Bay Packers.

There was only one place that he wanted to be — back on the turf with the rest of the Packers while they tried to secure a fourth straight NFC North title.

Green Bay’s franchise quarterback is limping into the playoffs with a smile. Rodgers threw two touchdown passes to Randall Cobb, Eddie Lacy gashed Detroit’s defense for 100 yards, and the Packers celebrated another division championship with a 30-20 victory Sunday.

Rodgers will appreciate a week off after the win, as the Packers (12-4) earned a bye.

Detroit (11-5) starts the postseason at Dallas next week.

“It’s clearly an MVP performance — another MVP performance — by Aaron Rodgers,” coach Mike McCarthy said. Rodgers won the award in 2011.

Rodgers was carted to the locker room after tossing his first score to Cobb late in the second quarter. He tweaked the calf during last week’s win at Tampa Bay. This injury came in a different spot in the calf, Rodgers said. He came up limping again.

In the locker room while getting treatment, Rodgers said he was thinking about “if I could finagle myself to go back in the game.”

He hobbled back on to the field in the third quarter with the game tied at 14.

“I just felt like if I got in there, it might give us a little jolt,” Rodgers said.

Green Bay Packers’ Aaron Rodgers celebrates a touchdown pass to Randall Cobb during the second half of Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions in Green Bay, Wis. TOM LYNN/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The jolt soon followed.

A seven-play, 60-yard drive ended with a 13-yard score to Cobb for a 21-14 lead. The Packers didn’t look back.

Rodgers plunged across the goal line from 1 yard with 8:45 left to help Green Bay regain a two-touchdown lead.

“MVP! MVP!” chanted adoring fans while light snow dusted Lambeau Field.

Rodgers finished 17 of 22 for 226 yards. He was out of the game for about a sevenminute stretch between the second and third quarters. In between, Calvin Johnson had touchdown catches of 4 and 20 yards on consecutive drives to help the Lions roar back from a 14-0 deficit.

Detroit hasn’t won a division

title since 1993. It hasn’t won a road game against the Packers since 1991. For a few moments while Rodgers was out, it looked like both those streaks might end.

Instead the Packers were victorious again at Lambeau and finished the regular season 8-0 at home.

The Lions drew within 30-20 with 1:45 left after Matthew Stafford connected with Theo Riddick for a 6-yard touchdown. But Riddick’s 2-point conversion run failed, Tramon Williams recovered the ensuing onside kick and Green Bay ran out the clock.

Stafford finished 20 of 41 for 217 yards.

The Lions head home at least with the comfort that

they had clinched a playoff berth regardless of Sunday’s outcome — just the second playoff appearance since 2000.

“We’re 11-5, and it’s a new season,” coach Jim Caldwell said. “None that stuff matters.

We’ve got to look forward.”

They could have accomplished so much more if not for some painful mistakes.

After blocking Mason Crosby’s 52-yard field goal attempt, the Lions lost the ball when Stafford fumbled on what looked like an aborted handoff to Joique Bell. The Packers cashed in with Rodgers’ 1-yard sneak.

“It was just on our part, self-inflicted wounds, and we know that,” cornerback Rashean Mathis said. “But kudos to them, they did make plays — enough plays to win this ballgame.”

Rodgers felt more pain after Detroit’s 305-pound defensive tackle, Ndamukong Suh, stumbled back and stepped on Rodgers’ lower left leg while the quarterback was on the ground at the end of a play. There was no penalty, and Rodgers tried to shove Suh back as the defender walked away.

Suh had cleared out of the locker room by the time reporters were allowed in after the game. Caldwell said he didn’t think it was an intentional act.

Rodgers said referee Walt Anderson told him he thought Suh was blocked into the quarterback. McCarthy didn’t see the play, but heard enough from others to be unhappy with Suh. “There’s no place for that,” McCarthy said. “I don’t understand it, frankly.”

NOTES u Rodgers finished the season with a 112.2 passer rating and is the only player in NFL history to register a 100-plus rating in six consecutive seasons. … WR Jordy Nelson had six catches for 86 yards, and set a franchise record with 1,519 yards for the season.

Harbaugh, 49ers agree to part ways

By Janie McCauley The Associated Press

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh will not return for the final season of his $25 million, fiveyear contract he signed in January 2011.

The announcement came Sunday after a 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals and following a 8-8 season in which San Francisco had hoped to establish some momentum in the new $1.3 billion Levi’s Stadium.

Instead, the 49ers saw thousands of empty seats at most games. San Francisco was eliminated from playoff contention with a 17-7 loss at Seattle on Dec. 14, its second defeat to the rival Seahawks in an 18-day stretch that helped seal Harbaugh’s fate.

Harbaugh guided the 49ers to three straight NFC championship games and had a Super Bowl-or-bust mentality for this season that quickly turned sour.

“Jim and I have come to the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interest to move in different directions,” said CEO Jed York. “We thank Jim for bringing a tremendous competitive nature and a great passion for the game to the 49ers. He

and his staff restored a winning culture that has been the standard for our franchise throughout its history.”

The 49ers came oh so close to their sixth Super Bowl championship after Jim Harbaugh the 2012 season, losing 34-31 to Harbaugh’s big brother, John, and the Baltimore Ravens.

Harbaugh had a 49-22-1 overall record in four years with San Francisco, which might look to promote from within to replace him. Defensive line coach Jim Tomsula’s name has been mentioned.

From his signature outfit of khaki pants and a black 49ers pullover to his signature phrases such as “Who’s got it better than us? No-body!” Harbaugh did things his way. And, largely, his way worked.

But not this season, when star linebacker Patrick Willis was one of several key players to go down with injuries on what had been one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses.

Harbaugh’s future was in doubt all season after he didn’t receive the contract extension York publicly said he hoped to

work out. Reports surfaced last January, when San Francisco lost by six points at Seattle for the NFC championship, that Cleveland inquired about trading for Harbaugh. York later confirmed the Browns did contact him.

Then, when the 49ers lost at home 19-3 on Thanksgiving night to Seattle, York turned to Twitter to express his discontent with the team — perhaps only a preview of a relationship that couldn’t be repaired.

He wrote: “Thank you #49ersfaithful for coming out strong tonight. This performance wasn’t acceptable. I apologize for that.”

There was some thought York believed he could trade Harbaugh this time and receive a first-round draft pick. Nobody expected Harbaugh to agree to such a swap that would hamper a potential new team.

Harbaugh said all season he would not be fazed by the constant chatter about his fate, or by those outside the organization questioning whether he had lost the locker room.

It’s a breakup that seemed unthinkable when the 49ers nearly won it all less than two years ago in New Orleans.

Broncos: Raiders coach may be finished Continued from Page B-1 They next play on Sunday, Jan. 11.

“When you get all three phases of the game playing like we did today, we can be a dangerous team to stop,” said Anderson, who ran for 87 yards on 13 carries.

There were still areas of concern — red zone follies and off-target tosses — but Manning isn’t going to nitpick.

“Certainly we can always get better,” he said. “I think you want to play your best starting going forward. … We’ve done something right to win 12 games. I don’t think you luck into that. Sure, can we improve?

Yeah, we can improve. We will use these next two weeks to try to improve.”

The Raiders (3-13) lost for the 11th straight time on the road and wrapped up their 12th straight season without

a ticket to the playoffs. This could have been the finale for interim coach Tony Sparano, who took over after Dennis Allen was fired four games into the season and went 3-9.

“We weren’t able to put it together coming down here to Mile High. That’s basically that,” said Charles Woodson, who, like Sparano, wants to return to Oakland in 2015.

Ronnie Hillman returned to the Broncos’ backfield for the first time since spraining his left foot Nov. 9 and added 56 yards on 15 rushes as Denver continued to refine its ground game.

“We’ve still got things to work on, but it’s good to finish the season off like we did tonight,” said Thomas, who caught eight passes for 115 yards, giving 1,619 yards on the season, topping Rod Smith’s 1,602 in 2000 for the most in franchise history.

However, Thomas was targeted 17 times and caught just one pass for 5 yards after halftime. He injured his right hand late in the second quarter (X-rays were negative) and dropped a 17-yard TD pass in the second half that would have given Manning 40 for the season. Andrew Luck threw a pair of TD passes Sunday, beating Manning by one for most in the league.

Raiders defensive end Justin Tuck said all the consternation about Manning’s play of late is laughable.

“If I play as well as he does at 38, I’ll be damn happy with it,” Tuck said. “Everybody talks about how he’s lost a little zip on his pass. But I don’t run a 4.4 no more. That’s what age does. He still finds a way to hit his wide receivers in stride.”

He said Manning, who’s said he’s coming back in 2015, and Woodson, both members

of the NFL class of 1998, “are timeless.”

Oakland managed just one first down in the first half — compared to Denver’s 14 — and trailed 20-7 at the break.

Omar Bolden returned the second-half kickoff 76 yards to the Oakland 30 and Anderson scored from 25 yards when he broke three arm tackles, including one by Woodson.

The only real highlight for Oakland came in the first quarter when the Raiders pulled to 10-7 when Tuck tipped Manning’s lateral to Sanders and cornerback Keith McGill scooped it up and trotted 18 yards into the end zone.

As for the Broncos, they’ll get an extra week to get their minds and bodies right.

NOTES u Brock Osweiler threw the first TD pass of his three-year career, a 1-yarder to TE Virgil Green.

Steelers top Bengals to win AFC North The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers are back on top of the AFC North.

Antonio Brown returned a punt Steelers 27 71 yards for a Bengals 17 touchdown and added a clinching 63-yard scoring grab with 2:50 to go in the Steelers’ 27-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night.

Pittsburgh (11-5) earned its first division title since 2010 by sweeping the season series from the Bengals (10-5-1). The Steelers are the No. 3 seed in the AFC and will host Baltimore in the wild-card round Saturday night. The Bengals are the No. 5 seed and will play at AFC South champion Indianapolis on Sunday.

RAVENS 20, BROWNS 10 In Baltimore, the Ravens earned a spot in the postseason, rallying to defeat the Cleveland Browns while getting an assist halfway across the country.

Down 10-3 in the fourth quarter, the Ravens kicked a field goal and then took the lead on a 16-yard touchdown pass from Joe Flacco to Torrey Smith with 7:33 left.

Flacco’s 2-yard TD throw to Kamar Aiken clinched it.

CHIEFS 19, CHARGERS 7 In Kansas City, Mo., the Chiefs rolled to a that eliminated San Diego from contention, but the Chiefs failed to get the help they needed to qualify for the playoffs.

Baltimore and Houston both needed to lose in games happening at the same time, and both rallied in the second half for wins.

Justin Houston had four sacks for the Chiefs (9-7) to break Derrick Thomas’ franchise record with 22 in the season. Cairo Santos kicked four field goals, and Chase Daniel played serviceably in place of injured quarterback Alex Smith, throwing for 157 yards without an interception.

SEAHAWKS 20, RAMS 6 In Seattle, Marshawn Lynch scored on a 9-yard run, Bruce Irvin returned an interception 49 yards for a touchdown and the Seahawks wrapped up home-field advantage through the NFC playoffs.

The two fourth-quarter touchdowns by Seattle (12-4) capped a six-game win streak to end the regular season.

That earned the Seahawks a second straight NFC West title and the ninth division title in franchise history.

The NFC playoffs will go through Seattle for the second straight season.

PANTHERS 34, FALCONS 3 In Atlanta, Roman Harper and Tre Boston returned interceptions for touchdowns as Carolina’s defense led the Panthers to the NFC South crown.

Carolina (7-8-1) will host a wild-card playoff game next week against Arizona.

The Panthers have won four straight, but still are the first team to enter the playoffs with a losing record since 2010, when Seattle was 7-9.

Harper scored on a 31-yard return in the second quarter and Boston helped clinch the win with his 84-yard interception return late in the third quarter. A 33-yard fumble return by Thomas Davis set up another touchdown.

49ERS 20, CARDINALS 17 In Santa Clara, Calif., Jim Harbaugh is done as coach of the 49ers (8-8).

Harbaugh said after the win against playoff-bound Arizona (11-5) on Sunday that he and the 49ers are mutually parting ways.

Colin Kaepernick threw a goahead 3-yard touchdown pass to Bruce Miller late in the third quarter. Anquan Boldin caught a 76-yard TD pass and went over 1,000 yards receiving.

TEXANS 23, JAGUARS 17 In Houston, J.J. Watt had three sacks and a safety and Andre Johnson had 134 yards receiving and a touchdown.

The Texans (9-7) had a shot at making the playoffs, but Baltimore beat Cleveland to claim the final AFC wild-card spot.

Johnson gave Houston a 21-17 lead with an 8-yard reception early in the fourth.

Watt made it 23-17 when he sacked Blake Bortles in the end zone for a safety a few minutes later. The sack gave him 20½ this season, making him the first player in NFL his-

tory to have two seasons with 20 or more sacks.

SAINTS 23, BUCCANEERS 20 In Tampa, Fla., Drew Brees threw a 36-yard touchdown pass to Marques Colston with 1:57 remaining to give the Buccaneers the top pick in the NFL draft.

Brees shrugged off three interceptions — two of them stopping promising thirdquarter drives — to throw for 281 yards. His only TD pass gave the Saints (7-9) their first lead, and Junior Galette sacked Josh McCown for a safety that provided the final margin.

Doug Martin rushed for a season-best 108 yards and rookie Mike Evans set a Tampa Bay record with his 12th touchdown reception as the Bucs (2-14) flirted with damaging their chances of winding up with the No. 1 overall selection in the draft.

COLTS 27, TITANS 10 In Nashville, Tenn., Andrew Luck threw for 160 yards and two touchdowns before sitting out the second half.

The Colts (11-5) bounced back from their worst performance this season by nearly matching at halftime what they did offensively in the loss at Dallas. They wound up outgaining the Titans 378-192 as the AFC South champs swept their division a second straight season for the first time in franchise history.

BILLS 17, PATRIOTS 9 In Foxborough, Mass., Kyle Orton threw for one touchdown, Anthony Dixon ran for another and the Bills finished their first winning season in 10 years with a win over the going-through-the motions Patriots.

With the top seed in the AFC playoffs already clinched, the Patriots used quarterback Tom Brady for only the first half and held out tight end Rob Gronkowski and five other starters.

The victory snapped several streaks: Buffalo’s 0-12 record at Gillette Stadium and New England’s 35 straight home wins against AFC teams.

JETS 37, DOLPHINS 24 In Miami Gardens, Fla., Geno Smith had his best game in a rocky season, throwing for a career-high 358 yards and three touchdowns in what might be Rex Ryan’s final game as Jets coach.

Smith’s performance more than negated a 97-yard run by Lamar Miller, the longest play from scrimmage in Dolphins history. The Jets rallied from a 10-point third-quarter deficit, and Ryan ordered a fake punt with four minutes left that sealed the victory.

The game was entertaining but mostly meaningless because it involved two teams out of the playoff chase. And with the Jets sitting out the postseason for the fourth consecutive year, owner Woody Johnson is widely expected to fire Ryan, and perhaps general manager John Idzik.

EAGLES 34, GIANTS 26 In East Rutherford, N.J., Mark Sanchez threw two touchdowns and the Philadelphia Eagles’ special teams scored their seventh TD of this otherwise frustrating season in what could have been Tom Coughlin’s final game as New York’s coach.

Backup tight end Trey Burton returned a blocked punt 27 yards for a score in the third quarter, and Nate Allen iced the game with a late interception. The Eagles (10-6) snapped a three-game losing streak that knocked them out of playoff contention last week. The 10 wins matched their total last season when they won the NFC East.

VIKINGS 13, BEARS 9 In Minneapolis, Teddy Bridgewater threw the goahead 44-yard touchdown pass to Adam Thielen in the third quarter, putting one more blemish on a forgettable year for the Bears.

Blair Walsh kicked two field goals, Audie Cole had 11 tackles in his first start of the season, and the Vikings (7-9) ended coach Mike Zimmer’s first year on a winning note.

Jay Cutler returned from a one-game benching with 172 yards on 23-for-36 passing without a fumble or an interception, but he rarely threw long and the offense was off all afternoon.

The Bears (5-11) finished with their worst record in 10 years, perhaps the last game for coach Marc Trestman.

NFL

Monday, December 29, 2014 THE NEW MEXICAN

B-5

FOOTBALL NFL American Conference East W y-New England12 Buffalo 9 Miami 8 N.Y. Jets 4 South W y-Indianapolis 11 Houston 9 Jacksonville 3 Tennessee 2 North W y-Pittsburgh 11 x-Cincinnati 10 x-Baltimore 10 Cleveland 7 West W y-Denver 12 Kansas City 9 San Diego 9 Oakland 3

L 4 7 8 12 L 5 7 13 14 L 5 5 6 9 L 4 7 7 13

T 0 0 0 0 T 0 0 0 0 T 0 1 0 0 T 0 0 0 0

Pct .750 .563 .500 .250 Pct .688 .563 .188 .125 Pct .688 .656 .625 .438 Pct .750 .563 .563 .188

PF 468 343 388 283 PF 458 372 249 254 PF 436 365 409 299 PF 482 353 348 253

PA 313 289 373 401 PA 369 307 412 438 PA 368 344 302 337 PA 354 281 348 452

National Conference East W L T Pct PF y-Dallas 12 4 0 .750 467 Philadelphia 10 6 0 .625 474 N.Y. Giants 6 10 0 .375 380 Washington 4 12 0 .250 301 South W L T Pct PF y-Carolina 7 8 1 .469 339 New Orleans 7 9 0 .438 401 Atlanta 6 10 0 .375 381 Tampa Bay 2 14 0 .125 277 North W L T Pct PF y-Green Bay 12 4 0 .750 486 x-Detroit 11 5 0 .688 321 Minnesota 7 9 0 .438 325 Chicago 5 11 0 .313 319 West W L T Pct PF y-Seattle 12 4 0 .750 394 x-Arizona 11 5 0 .688 310 San Francisco 8 8 0 .500 306 St. Louis 6 10 0 .375 324 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday’s Games Indianapolis 27, Tennessee 10 Houston 23, Jacksonville 17 Kansas City 19, San Diego 7 Minnesota 13, Chicago 9 Baltimore 20, Cleveland 10 Dallas 44, Washington 17 N.Y. Jets 37, Miami 24 Buffalo 17, New England 9 Philadelphia 34, N.Y. Giants 26 New Orleans 23, Tampa Bay 20 San Francisco 20, Arizona 17 Seattle 20, St. Louis 6 Denver 47, Oakland 14 Green Bay 30, Detroit 20 Carolina 34, Atlanta 3 Pittsburgh 27, Cincinnati 17

PA 352 400 400 438 PA 374 424 417 410 PA 348 282 343 442 PA 254 299 340 354

Phi NYG First downs 23 22 Total Net Yards 426 505 Rushes-yards 32-164 25-76 Passing 262 429 Punt Returns 2-15 0-0 Kickoff Returns 2-40 3-68 Interceptions Ret. 1-40 1-11 Comp-Att-Int 23-36-1 28-53-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-30 0-0 Punts 7-41.7 7-35.9 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-0 Penalties-Yards 5-35 8-106 Time of Possession 25:23 34:37 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Philadelphia, McCoy 17-99, Polk 7-38, Sanchez 7-22, Sproles 1-5.

N.Y. Giants, A.Williams 15-43, Jennings 10-33.

PASSING—Philadelphia, Sanchez 23-36-1-292. N.Y. Giants, E.Manning 28-53-1-429.

RECEIVING—Philadelphia, J.Matthews 8-105, Ertz 4-56, Maclin 3-49, Sproles 3-23, Cooper 2-37, McCoy 1-15, Huff 1-6, Celek 1-1. N.Y. Giants, Beckham Jr. 12-185, Randle 6-158, Jennings 3-21, A.Williams 3-19, Donnell 2-26, Parker 2-20.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Jets 37, Dolphins 24

N.Y. Jets 7 7 10 13—37 Miami 3 14 7 0—24 First Quarter Mia—FG Sturgis 37, 6:13.

NYJ—Owusu 23 run (Folk kick), 3:11.

Second Quarter Mia—Dan.Thomas 1 run (Sturgis kick), 10:44.

NYJ—Ivory 8 pass from Smith (Folk kick), 6:44.

Mia—Clay 23 pass from Tannehill (Sturgis kick), :43.

Third Quarter Mia—Miller 97 run (Sturgis kick), 12:51.

NYJ—Decker 74 pass from Smith (Folk kick), 11:35.

NYJ—FG Folk 26, 6:35.

Fourth Quarter: NYJ—FG Folk 23, 14:12.

NYJ—Cumberland 23 pass from Smith (Folk kick), 3:22.

NYJ—FG Folk 39, :31.

A—70,220.

NYJ Mia First downs 18 23 Total Net Yards 494 387 Rushes-yards 34-104 20-179 Passing 390 208 Punt Returns 4-41 0-0 Kickoff Returns 5-120 4-145 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 21-27-0 23-39-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-6 7-51 Punts 2-44.0 5-50.0 NFL Summaries Sunday Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards 5-40 5-40 Packers 30, Lions 20 Time of Possession 31:16 28:44 Detroit 0 7 7 6—20 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Green Bay 7 7 7 9—30 First Quarter: GB—Hyde 55 punt return RUSHING—N.Y. Jets, Ivory 13-29, Owusu 1-23, C.Johnson 10-20, Smith 5-18, (Crosby kick), 4:49.

Kerley 2-11, Conner 2-3, B.Powell 1-0.

Second Quarter Miami, Miller 19-178, Dan.Thomas 1-1.

GB—Cobb 4 pass from A.Rodgers PASSING—N.Y. Jets, Smith 20-25-0(Crosby kick), 2:24.

Det—C.Johnson 20 pass from Stafford 358, Quigley 1-1-0-38, Kerley 0-1-0-0.

Miami, Tannehill 23-39-0-259.

(Prater kick), :24.

RECEIVING—N.Y. Jets, Decker 10-221, Third Quarter Amaro 3-34, Sudfeld 2-44, Cumberland Det—C.Johnson 4 pass from Stafford 2-23, Owusu 1-36, Kerley 1-33, Ivory (Prater kick), 7:34.

1-8, C.Johnson 1-(minus 3). Miami, GB—Cobb 13 pass from A.Rodgers Hartline 5-94, Landry 5-55, Clay 5-45, (Crosby kick), 3:33.

Gibson 3-27, Williams 2-22, Sims 2-15, Fourth Quarter GB—A.Rodgers 1 run (Crosby kick), 8:45. Dan.Thomas 1-1.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—N.Y. Jets, Folk GB—Team safety, 2:32.

Det—Riddick 6 pass from Stafford (run 45 (WL). Miami, Sturgis 53 (WR).

Ravens 20, Browns 10 failed), 1:45.

Cleveland 0 3 7 0—10 A—78,408.

Baltimore 0 3 0 17—20 Det GB Second Quarter First downs 23 24 Bal—FG Tucker 25, 8:05.

Total Net Yards 313 377 Cle—FG Hartley 38, 2:32.

Rushes-yards 23-111 38-152 Third Quarter Passing 202 225 Cle—West 2 run (Hartley kick), 3:29.

Punt Returns 1-14 1-55 Fourth Quarter Kickoff Returns 5-126 1-0 Bal—FG Tucker 28, 10:37.

Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Bal—T.Smith 16 pass from Flacco Comp-Att-Int 20-41-0 18-23-0 (Tucker kick), 7:33.

Sacked-Yards Lost 2-15 1-7 Bal—Aiken 2 pass from Flacco (Tucker Punts 4-38.0 3-39.0 kick), 3:44.

Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-2 A—71,070.

Penalties-Yards 10-53 5-40 Cle Bal Time of Possession 25:42 34:18 First downs 16 22 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS 259 419 RUSHING—Detroit, Bell 13-60, Stafford Total Net Yards 29-109 28-129 4-29, Bush 5-19, Collins 1-3. Green Bay, Rushes-yards Passing 150 290 Lacy 26-100, Starks 5-26, A.Rodgers Punt Returns 1-15 1-0 2-14, Kuhn 3-6, Cobb 2-6.

Kickoff Returns 2-40 3-62 PASSING—Detroit, Stafford 20-41Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-0 0-217. Green Bay, Flynn 1-1-0-6, Comp-Att-Int 14-28-1 22-36-0 A.Rodgers 17-22-0-226.

Sacked-Yards Lost 4-27 1-22 RECEIVING—Detroit, Riddick 5-34, Punts 7-43.9 6-46.5 C.Johnson 4-39, Tate 3-45, Bush 3-22, Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Ebron 2-38, Ross 2-33, Collins 1-6.

Penalties-Yards 7-58 8-55 Green Bay, Nelson 6-86, R.Rodgers Time of Possession 30:43 29:17 5-40, Cobb 4-80, Lacy 3-26.

INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS MISSED FIELD GOALS—Green Bay, RUSHING—Cleveland, West 18-94, Crosby 52 (BK).

Shaw 7-9, Crowell 4-6. Baltimore, Eagles 34, Giants 26 Forsett 17-119, Pierce 6-8, Flacco 3-1, Philadelphia 14 3 7 10—34 Toussaint 2-1.

N.Y. Giants 10 6 3 7—26 PASSING—Cleveland, Shaw 14-28-1First Quarter 177. Baltimore, Flacco 22-36-0-312.

NYG—A.Williams 1 run (J.Brown kick), RECEIVING—Cleveland, Hawkins 4-33, 12:11.

Gabriel 3-66, Cameron 3-41, West 2-12, Phi—J.Matthews 44 pass from Sanchez Crowell 1-16, Benjamin 1-9. Baltimore, (Parkey kick), 11:00.

Smith Sr. 8-90, T.Smith 4-83, Daniels Phi—Celek 1 pass from Sanchez (Par2-46, Forsett 2-17, Aiken 2-13, Gillmore key kick), 6:12.

1-22, M.Brown 1-17, Campanaro 1-17, NYG—FG J.Brown 38, 2:11.

Toussaint 1-7.

Second Quarter MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

NYG—FG J.Brown 20, 7:26.

Chiefs 19, Chargers 7 NYG—FG J.Brown 36, 2:02.

San Diego 0 7 0 0—7 Phi—FG Parkey 32, :00.

Kansas City 3 13 3 0—19 Third Quarter First Quarter Phi—Burton 27 blocked punt return KC—FG Santos 43, 6:33.

(Parkey kick), 12:21.

Second Quarter NYG—FG J.Brown 53, 4:24.

KC—Kelce fumble recovery in end Fourth Quarter zone (Santos kick), 12:50.

Phi—Polk 1 run (Parkey kick), 13:08.

SD—Oliver 1 run (Novak kick), 10:50.

NYG—Beckham Jr. 63 pass from KC—FG Santos 21, 3:58.

E.Manning (J.Brown kick), 11:47.

KC—FG Santos 27, :33.

Phi—FG Parkey 39, 7:56.

Third Quarter: KC—FG Santos 31, 8:24.

A—79,150.

A—73,952.

SD KC First downs 21 15 Total Net Yards 361 251 Rushes-yards 25-112 26-111 Passing 249 140 Punt Returns 3-13 4-69 Kickoff Returns 4-79 2-55 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 2-0 Comp-Att-Int 20-34-2 16-27-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 7-42 4-17 Punts 5-42.0 5-51.2 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-0 Penalties-Yards 10-67 7-46 Time of Possession 31:21 28:39 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—San Diego, Oliver 14-71, D.Brown 10-39, Rivers 1-2. Kansas City, Charles 13-54, Davis 9-23, Thomas 1-18, Daniel 3-16.

PASSING—San Diego, Rivers 20-34-2291. Kansas City, Daniel 16-27-0-157.

RECEIVING—San Diego, Inman 5-79, Royal 4-95, Gates 4-67, Floyd 3-29, Oliver 2-4, Ajirotutu 1-9, D.Brown 1-8.

Kansas City, Kelce 7-84, Bowe 3-30, Thomas 3-28, Charles 2-8, Avant 1-7.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—San Diego, Novak 52 (WL). Kansas City, Santos 50 (WL).

Cowboys 44, Washington 17 Dallas 17 10 0 17—44 Washington 7 3 0 7—17 First Quarter Dal—FG Bailey 36, 10:15.

Was—Jackson 69 pass from Griffin III (Forbath kick), 8:42.

Dal—Bryant 65 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 6:25.

Dal—Bryant 23 pass from Romo (Bailey kick), 2:07.

Second Quarter Dal—FG Bailey 32, 11:30.

Dal—Murray 9 run (Bailey kick), 8:10.

Was—FG Forbath 25, 1:20.

Fourth Quarter Was—Griffin III 2 run (Forbath kick), 6:45.

Dal—FG Bailey 23, 3:31.

Dal—Spencer 5 fumble return (Bailey kick), 3:12.

Dal—Randle 65 run (Bailey kick), 1:40.

A—80,897.

Dal Was First downs 20 20 Total Net Yards 457 413 Rushes-yards 26-174 24-104 Passing 283 309 Punt Returns 2-12 2-15 Kickoff Returns 2-55 6-119 Interceptions Ret. 2-39 1-9 Comp-Att-Int 22-34-1 27-41-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-16 3-27 Punts 4-43.0 4-44.0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-2 Penalties-Yards 7-48 9-101 Time of Possession 30:24 29:36 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Dallas, Murray 20-100, Randle 4-69, Dunbar 1-4, Harris 1-1.

Washington, Morris 12-43, Helu Jr. 6-42, Griffin III 6-19.

PASSING—Dallas, Romo 22-34-1-299.

Washington, Griffin III 27-41-2-336.

RECEIVING—Dallas, Beasley 6-57, Bryant 4-99, Witten 4-49, Williams 3-68, Murray 3-21, Randle 1-3, Hanna 1-2. Washington, Reed 9-70, Helu Jr. 4-41, Moss 3-25, Jackson 2-86, Garcon 2-53, Morris 2-19, Paul 2-19, Young 1-9, Grant 1-7, Roberts 1-7.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Chi Min First downs 12 15 Total Net Yards 264 311 Rushes-yards 21-99 33-121 Passing 165 190 Punt Returns 1-0 1-31 Kickoff Returns 3-88 3-39 Interceptions Ret. 1-31 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 23-36-0 17-25-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-7 3-19 Punts 4-45.5 3-35.3 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 8-50 4-25 Time of Possession 31:33 28:27 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Chicago, Forte 17-51, Cutler 3-39, Morgan 1-9. Minnesota, Asiata 19-91, Banyard 6-20, Bridgewater 6-18, Felton 1-3, Charle.Johnson 1-(minus 11).

PASSING—Chicago, Cutler 23-36-0-172.

Minnesota, Bridgewater 17-25-1-209.

RECEIVING—Chicago, Bennett 8-59, Forte 8-23, Jeffery 2-34, Rosario 2-25, Wilson 2-18, Morgan 1-13. Minnesota, Thielen 3-68, Jennings 3-45, Ellison 3-23, Wright 3-23, Charle.Johnson 2-22, Asiata 2-17, Banyard 1-11.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—Chicago, Feely 43 (WR).

Saints 23, Buccaneers 20 New Orleans 0 7 0 16—23 Tampa Bay 3 17 0 0—20 First Quarter TB—FG Murray 39, 6:03.

Second Quarter TB—Evans 6 pass from McCown (Murray kick), 11:25.

NO—K.Robinson 1 run (S.Graham kick), 5:45.

TB—Sims 8 run (Murray kick), 1:48.

TB—FG Murray 27, :06.

Fourth Quarter NO—Ingram 1 run (S.Graham kick), 14:02.

NO—Colston 36 pass from Brees (S.Graham kick), 1:57.

NO—Galette safety, 1:05.

A—59,952.

NO TB First downs 20 18 Total Net Yards 338 280 Rushes-yards 23-70 39-183 Passing 268 97 Punt Returns 1-3 3-34 Kickoff Returns 1-19 3-85 Interceptions Ret. 1-2 3-(-3) Comp-Att-Int 24-38-3 14-23-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-13 3-18 Punts 3-52.0 4-40.8 0-0 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 Penalties-Yards 2-15 4-23 Time of Possession 27:13 32:47 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—New Orleans, Ingram 14-57, K.Robinson 7-15, Brees 2-(minus 2).

Tampa Bay, Martin 19-108, Sims 18-69, McCown 2-6.

PASSING—New Orleans, Brees 24-38-3281. Tampa Bay, McCown 14-23-1-115.

RECEIVING—New Orleans, J.Graham 6-54, Stills 5-82, Colston 2-51, K.Robinson 2-22, Watson 2-18, Cadet 2-9, Ingram 2-4, Toon 1-24, Meachem 1-16, Brees 1-1. Tampa Bay, Evans 5-54, Myers 4-21, King 2-13, Jackson 1-11, Shepard 1-10, Sims 1-6.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Panthers 34, Falcons 3

Carolina 10 14 10 0—34 Atlanta 0 3 0 0—3 First Quarter Bills 17, Patriots 9 Car—FG Gano 21, 7:50.

Buffalo 7 10 0 0—17 Car—Dickson 5 pass from Newton New England 3 3 3 0—9 (Gano kick), :04.

First Quarter Second Quarter Buf—Woods 6 pass from Orton (CarAtl—FG Bryant 21, 10:36. penter kick), 11:59.

Car—Harper 31 interception return NE—FG Gostkowski 24, 3:02.

(Gano kick), 4:18.

Second Quarter Car—Newton 4 run (Gano kick), 1:47.

Buf—Dixon 1 run (Carpenter kick), Third Quarter 10:38.

Car—FG Gano 48, 8:43.

NE—FG Gostkowski 44, 5:07.

Car—Boston 84 interception return Buf—FG Carpenter 48, 2:14.

(Gano kick), :07.

Third Quarter A—71,015.

NE—FG Gostkowski 35, :37.

Car Atl A—68,756.

First downs 17 16 Buf NE Total Net Yards 306 288 First downs 16 14 Rushes-yards 35-194 16-63 Total Net Yards 268 260 Passing 112 225 Rushes-yards 33-104 25-116 Punt Returns 2-6 0-0 Passing 164 144 Kickoff Returns 1-20 3-107 Punt Returns 3-22 3-28 Interceptions Ret. 2-115 0-0 Kickoff Returns 2-73 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 10-16-0 29-47-2 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-2 6-35 Comp-Att-Int 16-23-0 18-33-0 Punts 3-48.3 5-49.2 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-12 4-26 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Punts 5-36.6 4-43.5 Penalties-Yards 5-36 6-36 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 0-0 Time of Possession 31:13 28:47 Penalties-Yards 5-44 5-55 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Time of Possession 29:03 30:57 RUSHING—Carolina, Newton 6-51, INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS Stewart 13-49, Whittaker 7-41, Brown RUSHING—Buffalo, Jackson 18-58, Dixon 7-27, Spiller 5-17, Watkins 1-5, 2-41, Tolbert 7-12. Atlanta, Rodgers Orton 2-(minus 3). New England, 9-44, Freeman 6-13, Ryan 1-6.

Blount 10-62, Garoppolo 4-16, Bolden PASSING—Carolina, Newton 10-16-05-15, LaFell 2-13, Brady 2-9, Vereen 2-1. 114. Atlanta, Ryan 29-47-2-260.

PASSING—Buffalo, Orton 16-23-0-176.

RECEIVING—Carolina, Cotchery 3-25, New England, Brady 8-16-0-80, Garop- Olsen 2-27, Stewart 2-20, Brown 1-28, polo 10-17-0-90.

Benjamin 1-9, Dickson 1-5. Atlanta, RECEIVING—Buffalo, Woods 4-39, Wat- White 8-104, Douglas 5-28, Jones 4-58, kins 3-57, Gray 3-25, Chandler 1-20, Hester 4-32, Rodgers 3-19, Toilolo 2-14, Smith 1-18, Dixon 1-8, Jackson 1-4, Freeman 2-3, Pascoe 1-2.

Hogan 1-3, Spiller 1-2. New England, MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

LaFell 4-70, Tyms 4-39, Amendola 4-24, 49ers 20, Cardinals 17 Vereen 3-14, J.White 2-8, Wright 1-15.

Arizona 7 10 0 0—17 MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

San Francisco 7 6 7 0—20

Vikings 13, Bears 9

Chicago 0 3 3 3—9 Minnesota 3 0 7 3—13 First Quarter Min—FG Walsh 37, 4:59.

Second Quarter Chi—FG Feely 48, :55.

Third Quarter Chi—FG Feely 25, 13:05.

Min—Thielen 44 pass from Bridgewater (Walsh kick), 10:53.

Fourth Quarter Min—FG Walsh 44, 11:29.

Chi—FG Feely 35, 8:53.

A—52,364.

First Quarter Ari—Floyd 20 pass from Lindley (Catanzaro kick), 10:55.

SF—Boldin 76 pass from Kaepernick (Dawson kick), 9:24.

Second Quarter SF—FG Dawson 53, 12:33.

SF—FG Dawson 37, 6:04.

Ari—FG Catanzaro 36, 1:35.

Ari—Floyd 41 pass from Lindley (Catanzaro kick), :36.

Third Quarter SF—Miller 3 pass from Kaepernick (Dawson kick), :25.

A—70,699.

Ari SF First downs 26 18 Total Net Yards 397 395 Rushes-yards 25-98 33-206 Passing 299 189 Punt Returns 2-22 0-0 Kickoff Returns 3-49 4-101 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 3-7 Comp-Att-Int 23-40-3 15-26-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 2-17 1-15 Punts 3-35.7 4-49.0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-21 10-78 Time of Possession 30:36 29:24 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Arizona, K.Williams 17-67, Taylor 7-26, Hughes 1-5. San Francisco, Gore 25-144, Kaepernick 7-63, Alf. Smith 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—Arizona, Lindley 23-393-316, Grice 0-1-0-0. San Francisco, Kaepernick 15-26-0-204.

RECEIVING—Arizona, Floyd 8-153, Jo.Brown 4-51, Grice 3-2, Fells 2-39, Fitzgerald 2-29, Housler 1-20, Hughes 1-10, Carlson 1-6, Ginn Jr. 1-6. San Francisco, Crabtree 4-41, Miller 3-17, Boldin 2-81, Gore 2-5, Patton 1-35, Lloyd 1-14, V.Davis 1-9, Alf.Smith 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Broncos 47, Raiders 14 Oakland 7 0 7 0—14 Denver 10 10 10 17—47 First Quarter Den—FG Barth 49, 9:40.

Den—Anderson 11 run (Barth kick), 5:37.

Oak—McGill 18 fumble return (Janikowski kick), 3:42.

Second Quarter Den—Anderson 1 run (Barth kick), 13:08.

Den—FG Barth 36, :23.

Third Quarter Den—Anderson 25 run (Barth kick), 14:08.

Oak—Olawale 1 pass from Carr (Janikowski kick), 8:55.

Den—FG Barth 35, 5:38.

Fourth Quarter Den—FG Barth 21, 10:18.

Den—T.Carter 20 fumble return (Barth kick), 4:48.

Den—Green 1 pass from Osweiler (Barth kick), 1:56.

A—76,929.

Oak Den First downs 10 25 Total Net Yards 199 451 Rushes-yards 18-67 34-142 Passing 132 309 Punt Returns 2-23 5-37 Kickoff Returns 5-103 1-76 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 1-5 Comp-Att-Int 18-36-1 23-39-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-26 1-3 Punts 9-46.4 3-46.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 9-86 1-16 Time of Possession 26:59 33:01 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Oakland, Murray 10-37, McFadden 4-13, Reece 1-11, Carr 3-6.

Denver, Anderson 13-87, Hillman 1556, Stewart 4-5, Osweiler 1-(minus 1), Manning 1-(minus 5).

PASSING—Oakland, Carr 18-36-1-158.

Denver, Manning 21-37-0-273, Osweiler 2-2-0-39.

RECEIVING—Oakland, Murray 4-60, Reece 3-30, Rivera 2-26, J.Jones 2-17, Holmes 2-10, McFadden 2-6, Butler 1-6, Thompkins 1-2, Olawale 1-1. Denver, D.Thomas 8-115, Sanders 6-73, Green 3-46, Welker 2-42, Anderson 2-20, Latimer 1-14, Hillman 1-2.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Colts 27, Titans 10 Indianapolis 7 10 0 10—27 Tennessee 0 7 3 0—10 First Quarter Ind—Fleener 7 pass from Luck (Vinatieri kick), 2:54.

Second Quarter Ind—Doyle 1 pass from Luck (Vinatieri kick), 8:54.

Ten—Wright 6 pass from Whitehurst (Succop kick), 5:07.

Ind—FG Vinatieri 23, 2:55.

Third Quarter Ten—FG Succop 31, 4:01.

Fourth Quarter Ind—FG Vinatieri 26, 14:56.

Ind—Fleener 8 pass from Hasselbeck (Vinatieri kick), 3:16.

A—69,143.

Ind Ten First downs 16 9 Total Net Yards 378 192 Rushes-yards 30-64 24-142 Passing 314 50 Punt Returns 3-40 1-10 Kickoff Returns 3-130 5-140 Interceptions Ret. 0-0 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 23-35-0 13-31-0 Sacked-Yards Lost 1-1 4-29 Punts 5-40.6 7-54.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 4-1 Penalties-Yards 4-20 4-20 Time of Possession 33:26 26:34 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Indianapolis, Herron 10-35, Tipton 9-21, Richardson 6-11, Luck 1-5, Hasselbeck 4-(minus 8). Tennessee, Greene 11-94, Whitehurst 4-19, Sankey 4-18, Wright 1-10, L.Washington 2-2, Battle 1-0, Palmer 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—Indianapolis, Luck 1016-0-160, Hasselbeck 13-19-0-155.

Tennessee, Whitehurst 12-28-0-72, Palmer 1-3-0-7.

RECEIVING—Indianapolis, Fleener 5-56, Doyle 4-21, Nicks 3-46, Herron 3-31, Moncrief 3-16, Wayne 2-91, Tipton 2-45, Richardson 1-9. Tennessee, Walker 7-43, Hagan 2-16, Andrews 2-11, Wright 2-9.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—Indianapolis, Vinatieri 46 (WL).

Texans 23, Jaguars 17 Jacksonville 10 0 7 0—17 Houston 7 7 0 9—23 First Quarter: Hou—Foster 10 pass from Keenum (Bullock kick), 10:23.

Jax—FG Scobee 53, 6:02.

Jax—Gratz 55 interception return (Scobee kick), 2:55.

Second Quarter: Hou—Blue 1 run (Bullock kick), 6:34.

Third Quarter: Jax—Todman 23 pass from Shorts III (Scobee kick), 4:45.

Fourth Quarter: Hou—A.Johnson 8 pass from Keenum (Bullock kick), 13:34.

Hou—Watt safety, 5:37.

A—71,777.

Jax Hou First downs 13 24 Total Net Yards 233 358 Rushes-yards 14-121 39-123 Passing 112 235 Punt Returns 1-16 2-12 Kickoff Returns 1-33 2-43 Interceptions Ret. 1-55 0-0 Comp-Att-Int 15-34-0 25-35-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 5-28 3-15 Punts 6-49.3 6-46.3 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 4-25 6-55 Time of Possession 20:12 39:48 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Jacksonville, Bortles 3-61, Todman 7-52, Gerhart 4-8. Houston, Grimes 11-45, Blue 17-39, Foster 5-23, Keenum 6-16.

PASSING—Jacksonville, Bortles 1433-0-117, Shorts III 1-1-0-23. Houston, Keenum 25-35-1-250.

RECEIVING—Jacksonville, Shorts III 5-47, Todman 5-46, Hurns 2-15, Lee 2-8, Sanders 1-24. Houston, A.Johnson 10-134, Blue 6-37, D.Johnson 3-33, Grimes 2-23, Hopkins 2-5, Foster 1-10, Griffin 1-8.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—Jacksonville, Scobee 51 (WL).

Seahawks 20, Rams 6 St. Louis 3 3 0 0—6 Seattle 0 0 6 14—20 First Quarter StL—FG Zuerlein 33, 6:25.

Second Quarter StL—FG Zuerlein 52, 4:18.

Third Quarter Sea—FG Hauschka 42, 11:13.

Sea—FG Hauschka 45, 4:45.

Fourth Quarter: Sea—Lynch 9 run (Hauschka kick), 12:07.

Sea—Irvin 49 interception return (Hauschka kick), 9:50.

A—68,453.

StL Sea First downs 15 16 Total Net Yards 245 354 Rushes-yards 19-42 34-132 Passing 203 222 Punt Returns 0-0 2-7 Kickoff Returns 3-80 2-52 Interceptions Ret. 1-18 2-57 Comp-Att-Int 26-37-2 17-25-1 Sacked-Yards Lost 4-40 3-17 Punts 5-49.4 3-40.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-1 Penalties-Yards 6-45 2-20 Time of Possession 28:49 31:11 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—St. Louis, Mason 11-28, B.Cunningham 4-10, Stacy 2-3, Austin 2-1. Seattle, Lynch 14-60, Turbin 11-53, Baldwin 1-8, Wilson 6-7, Michael 1-2, Tukuafu 1-2.

PASSING—St. Louis, Hill 26-37-2-243.

Seattle, Wilson 17-25-1-239.

RECEIVING—St. Louis, B.Cunningham 7-57, Britt 4-38, Cook 3-37, Mason 3-29, Stacy 3-17, Givens 2-18, Austin 2-13, Bailey 1-17, Kendricks 1-17. Seattle, Richardson 5-60, Baldwin 3-43, Lynch 3-36, Norwood 2-34, Willson 2-32, Moeaki 1-21, Turbin 1-13.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—None.

Steelers 27, Bengals 17 Cincinnati 7 3 0 7—17 Pittsburgh 7 13 0 7—27 First Quarter Pit—A.Brown 71 punt return (Suisham kick), 10:50.

Cin—Bernard 17 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 2:43.

Second Quarter Cin—FG Nugent 39, 12:32.

Pit—FG Suisham 29, 7:36.

Pit—Bryant 21 pass from Roethlisberger (Suisham kick), 5:52.

Pit—FG Suisham 25, :40.

Fourth Quarter Cin—Gresham 5 pass from Dalton (Nugent kick), 11:14.

Pit—A.Brown 63 pass from Roethlisberger (Suisham kick), 2:50.

A—64,697.

Cin Pit First downs 19 18 Total Net Yards 337 346 Rushes-yards 29-116 18-29 Passing 221 317 Punt Returns 1-6 2-84 Kickoff Returns 5-114 2-52 Interceptions Ret. 2-2 2-34 Comp-Att-Int 27-38-2 24-39-2 Sacked-Yards Lost 3-23 0-0 Punts 3-49.3 3-39.7 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards 5-45 1-10 Time of Possession 34:58 25:02 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING—Cincinnati, Hill 23-100, Bernard 3-8, Dalton 3-8. Pittsburgh, Bell 8-20, Harris 5-7, Roethlisberger 4-3, Archer 1-(minus 1).

PASSING—Cincinnati, Dalton 27-38-2244. Pittsburgh, Roethlisberger 24-381-317, Wing 0-1-1-0.

RECEIVING—Cincinnati, Green 8-82, Bernard 7-56, Hewitt 3-31, Gresham 3-20, Tate 2-22, Hill 2-10, Sanu 1-16, Sanzenbacher 1-7. Pittsburgh, A.Brown 7-128, Bell 6-80, Miller 3-41, Wheaton 3-17, Archer 2-19, Bryant 1-21, Johnson 1-11, Pouncey 1-0.

MISSED FIELD GOALS—Cincinnati, Nugent 50 (WR).

Cowboys: Redskins finish last in division for 6th time in 7 seasons Continued from Page B-1 “I’ve been speaking on it the whole year, we’ve got to grow and mature,” Dallas defensive end Jeremy Mincey said. “It’s clear as day these seeds are turning into flowers, and I’m happy, man. Coach is going to continue to give us sunshine and rain, and we’ll be all right.”

Coach Jason Garrett deployed his full complement of available resources, opting not to give Romo’s ailing back some extra rest nor to play it safe with Murray, who broke his hand two weeks ago. The Cowboys scored on their first five possessions to take a 27-7 lead, throwing in a successful onside kick along the way.

Romo played nearly the entire game, completing 22 of 34 passes for

299 yards and two touchdowns and one interception. For the month, he completed 75 percent with 12 touchdowns and one interception, and his 114.4 season passer rating is sixth best in NFL history.

Romo has a 1-3 career record in the playoffs. Asked what’s different this time, he said: “I’m different, so I’m excited about that aspect. I’m a different player than I was — now you got to go out and do it.”

Murray rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown on 20 carries, passing Smith for the team single-season mark on a 32-yard first-quarter run with a nice move in front of safety Ryan Clark. Murray ends the season with 1,845 yards, bettering Smith’s 1,773 yards in 1995.

Also in the first quarter, Bryant

caught scoring passes of 65 and 23 yards to give him 16 touchdown receptions on the season, breaking Owens’ team record of 15 set in 2007.

The 65-yarder was a screen in which Bryant juked cornerback David Amerson at the line of scrimmage and took off for the end zone.

After the game, Bryant was less concerned about his record and more focused on giving props to Romo. Bryant made a “Shhh!” gesture aimed at the quarterback’s critics.

“That man showed his [butt] in December,” Bryant said. “And I give it to him.”

Robert Griffin III capped a tumultuous year for the Redskins (4-12) by completing 27 of 41 passes for a career-high 336 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions, both in

the Dallas red zone. He also lost the fumble that Anthony Spencer took 5 yards for a touchdown.

Griffin missed six games this season with a dislocated ankle and later was benched by first-year coach Jay Gruden, and the franchise’s hopes for next year will likely hinge on whether the Gruden-Griffin partnership can win in Washington.

“I want to be here to help this team win, to help turn this thing around and change the culture,” Griffin said. “If coach Jay and the organization wants me to be around, I’ll be ready to go.”

The Redskins lost seven of eight to finish last in the division for the sixth time in seven seasons.

This season ended with 100 or so protesters outside the stadium condemning the team’s nickname, the

inside of the stadium well-populated

by Cowboys fans as the game took on a preseason feel in the second half, and owner Dan Snyder hardly the picture of joy as he took it all in seated next to Hall of Fame coach Joe Gibbs.

“We need to change a lot,” Gruden said. “I honestly think if you don’t change something, you’re probably going to get the same results.”

NOTES u Cowboys LB Anthony Hitchens left with a right ankle injury in the second quarter, and DT Henry Melton suffered a knee injury. u The Redskins lost three linemen: T Trent Williams (high ankle sprain), T Tom Compton (knee sprain) and G Chris Chester (sprained toe), forcing TE Logan Paulsen to line up at tackle late in the game.

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40 YEARS EXPERIENCE. Professional Plastering Specialist: Interior & Exterior. Also Re-Stuccos. Patching a specialty. Call Felix, 505-920-3853.

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Northern Pueblos Housing Authority seeks an Economic Development Director.

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ROOMMATE WANTED Private rooms, shared bath & kitchen, washer, dryer. $425 and $475.

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AUCTIONS WANTED: Any type farm freight wagon or buggy made by Joseph Murphy of St. Louis. Call Tom, 800959-5782.

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NEW OR used plexiglass, used or broken dressers, coffeetables, end table, wood dining tables, insulated glass windows, stained glass, used, broken. 505-795-0007.

ASHLEY WOOD STOVE. Approved for mobile home. with pipes. $500. Call Frank, 505-471-7746.

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SMALL DOG Rescue of Santa Fe. 505438-3749 for information on Grover and our other small dogs.

JEWELRY

ORIGINAL COWNIE TANNING HORSE HIDE WINTER COAT, FULL LENGTH. Early 20th century, Des Moines, IL. Size 40 - 42, collectible, great condition. Asking $375. 520-906-9399 (Santa Fe).

WE DO TAKE CREDIT CARDS!

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.

FIREWOOD-FUEL FIREWOOD FOR sale. 1 full cord $200.

1/2 cord $125. Delivery Included! 505470-2789, 505-470-3869, 505-753-0303.

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

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

MISCELLANEOUS COOKING DISCO, DISCADAS. 17" to 32" diameter. Hundreds available.

Starting at $60. Sold at Aldona’s Restaurant, 3875 Cerrillos Road. 505-4693355.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

FIREWOOD Get yours now! Cedar, Pinon, Russian Olive…Quantity discounts. Full cords available. Call for prices & delivery options. 505-231-3034.

PIANO STEINWAY, Medium Grand, Model M Ebony. Excellent condition.

Moving Sale, price reduced to $16,000. 505-881-2711 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 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.

LOST

REWARD! B L A C K SHEPHARD MIX , female, Xena, red collar with tags. Lost Sunday, December 21, about 11 a.m., at south end of Frank Ortiz Park.

Might be in Solana neighborhood.

SKITTISH. PLEASE CALL IF SEEN! 505-490-0388

SEASONED FIREWOOD: P ONDEROSA, $100 PER LOAD. J u niper, $120 per load. CALL: 508444-0087. Delivery FREE TO ALBUQUERQUE & SANTA FE !

Santa Fe Animal Shelter PET ADOPTION EVENTS Meet Adoptable Animals

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RN 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.

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PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

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MODERN OFFICE BUILDING FOR LEASE $14 PER SQ.FT. ANNUALLY

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No lid. (Retail $300). Sell for $65.

Great condition! 505-660-6034.

TABLE SANDER. Rigid brand. $85.

SCROLL SAW, Rigid brand. 16" arm.

Solid metal. No plastic. $125. Fabio, 505-982-3214.

FEED EQUIPMENT SERVICES 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.

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AUTO PARTS ACCESSORIES SIDE TOOLBOX FOR PICKUP. Aluminum clear-coat. New $345, sell for $100. 505-629-6999

HOLIDAY CHARMERS SPARKLE

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She is a female medium haired gal who will love getting groomed and dressing up. She is 12 wks old and does well with other felines.

She is still young enough to learn and make friends with the family dog.

is a fun loving gal who’s ready for anything!! She loves people and loves to be outdoors so she’s hoping for a family who likes to do awesome things like hiking and camping. She can be choosey about her dog friends. so if you have another dog, please come for a meet and greet so we can be sure everyone gets along well.

For more information, contact the Española Valley Humane Society at 108 Hamm Pkwy, Española, or call 505-753-8662.

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CLASSIC CARS 1985 Oldsmobile, Royale Brougham, fully loaded. Nice interior, paint & tires. Runs well, however smokes. $2,500, OBO. 505-660-4079.

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2014 TOYOTA Tacoma Access Cab V6 4x4 auto Orig owner 9k mi TRD off road pack, warranty, $27,500 obo, 505-490-3868

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DOMESTIC 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.

2013 Lexus GX460 Premium 4wd ANOTHER Mercedes-Benz Tradein! local 1 owner, EVERY option, rare dark brown leather, adjustable suspension, over $64k new, clean CarFax $49,973.

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2011 CADILLAC SRX AWD 44K, Luxury Collection pkg, auto and loaded, just..$26,981 Call 505-216-3800.

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 53K MILES NICE RIDE, $10488. CALL 505-473-1234.

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2008 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 4X4, HARD LOADED, HARD TO FIND, HARD TO BEAT PRICE, T1871, $ 21988 CALL 505-473-1234.

2010 Audi A6 Prestige quattro

2010 Lexus RX350 AWD ANOTHER Mercedes-Benz Trade-in! local & well-maintained, heated/cooled leather, new tires, NICE Just $23,832 505-913-2900

Local 1 owner, every option, AWD, Nav, supercharged, clean CarFax, a real gem! $24,932 505-913-2900

2008 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 53K MILES NICE RIDE, $10,488.

T1742, call 505-473-1234.

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited AWD

2013 SUBARU FORRESTER, AWD, ONLY 15K MILES, T1817, $24,988 CALL 505-473-1234.

another local 1 owner trade-in! loaded, leather, low miles, clean Carfax pristine $19,721 505-9132900

2005 CHEVROLET S I L V E R A D O 1500, KING OF THE ROAD, $11888.

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PORSCHE 944 1988 RUNS FINE, EVERYTHING WORKS, GRAY WITH TAN. NEEDS INTERIOR CLEAN UP, MINOR EXTERIOR WORK. 200K MILES. $2,000 OBO. 505-977-4699.

2000 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK, AWD. 130,000 miles. Excellent condition, inside and outside. Good tires.

Power windows, locks, sunroof. $3900. 505-463-8486

2014 Ford Edge Limited AWD 19K, super nice, new body and loaded...$27,871 Call 505-216-3800.

2011 JEEP Patriot, Cruise with Class, T1864AD, $9,999 CALL 505473-1234.

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2007 CHEVY TRAILBLAZER LS, SUV 4WD, VERY CLEAN!

3.6 V6, automatic, alloy wheels.

Runs great. New oil change. 99K miles. Charcoal grey. power driver seat, power windows & locks, roof rack, tow package hitch. New tires.

All maintenace records. Fuel efficient. $9,400 OBO. CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED! Eldorado, Santa Fe. 520-906-9399

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2009 FORD Escape XLT, AWD, 68k miles, new battery, new tires, fully serviced. Great condition. $8,500 or best offer. 575-737-0628.

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2012 Volkswagen CC Luxury ANOTHER Mercedes tradein! Loaded, leather, navigation, immaculate, clean CarFax $17,951 505-913-2900 .

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FORD ESCAPE Limited 2008 One Owner, excellent condition, 4WD, fully loaded, automatic transmission, Sirius radio, navigation, sunroof, leather interior. New tires, new windshield, all services done. 73,900 miles. Asking Price $12,000. 505-4707896.

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PORCHE 2006 CAYENNE. Won’t last!

Beautiful SUV (taupe & tan), sun/moon roof, interior excellent condition, low mileage 97,000. Runs great! $15,000. 505-920-3849

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2014 NISSAN Frontier 4WD Crew Cab 14K, auto, SV pkg, loaded and ready to go, 1 owner...$27,871 Call 505-2163800.

2013 Toyota Tundra Limited CrewMAX Rock Warrior 4x4 only 9k miles, local 1 owner, leather, nav, A/T tires, loaded clean CarFax $40,983 505-913-2900 .

2006 LEXUS GS300 AWD loaded, nav, leather, 1 owner...$18,981 Call 505216-3800.

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LEGAL # 97804 FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT STATE OF SANTA FE NEW MEXICO COUNTY OF SANTA FE Case No: D-101-Dm2014-00854 ALMA ITURRALDE, Petitioner

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2011 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4matic CERTIFIED! w/factory warranty, local trade, just serviced, AWD, ask about finance specials $26,991 505-913-2900

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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

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JAVIER RENE IN THE MATTER OF C A R E A G A THE ESTATE OF ARGUELLEZ, ROBERT E. LYNCH, 2010 Toyota FJ cruiser 4wd, pwr Respondent Deceased seats, backup camera, CD/AM/FM/MP3, etc, super nice and NOTICE OF HEARING value priced $26,550 Call 505-216No. 2014-0136 3800.

NOTICE IS HEREBY NOTICE FOR GIVEN that Alma UNKNOWN Yadira Iturralde has CREDITORS filed a Verified Petition to Establish Parentage and Petition NOTICE IS HEREBY for an Award of Sole GIVEN that the underLegal and Physical signed has ben apCustody Based on pointed personal repAbandonment and resentative of this esthat the matter set tate. All persons havAdd an Attention Getter to for final hearing on ing claims against make your ad stand out.

Feb. 9, 2015, at 1:30 the estate are reCall our helpfull Consultants to present p.m., before Hon. Syl- quired for details via LaMar, at the first their claims within CALL 986-3000 Judicial District two (2) months after Court, 225 Montezu- the first publication ma Ave., Santa Fe, of any published notice to creditors or New Mexico, 87501. the date of mailing or NOTICE IS ALSO HERE- other delivery of this

BY GIVEN to Javier notice, whichever is Rene Careaga later, or the claims Arguellez that unless will be forever barhe presents himself red. Claims must be at the hearing above presented either to specified, a Default the undersigned perOrder shall be en- sonal representative tered granting Alma at the address listed Yadira Iturralde all of below, or filed with the Probate Court of the relief requested.

Santa Fe County, New Mexico, located the Submitted by: 2013 Volkswagen following address: Jetta S BEA CASTELLANO PROBATE COURT super nice, 1 owner clean Carfax LOCKHART Attorney to Petitioner Santa Fe County $13,971. 505-913-2900 103 Grant Street P.O. Box 28819 Santa Fe, New Mexico Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504 87592 (505) 424-0656 office Dated: 10-28, 2014 Published in The San- Beverly A. Lynch ta Fe New Mexican on Signature of personal December 8, 15 and Representative 22, 29 2014 Beverly Lynch 4 Tarro Road LEGAL # 97822 Santa Fe, New Mexico Notice is hereby giv- 87508 en that the New Mex- 505-466-3034 ico State Armory Board will hold its Published in The Sanregularly scheduled ta Fe New Mexican on quarterly meeting/ in December 22 and 29, Conjunction with the 2014. bi-annual Local Armory Board Council LEGAL # 97836 Meeting on: NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF SIEZED Date: Wednesday, PERSONAL January 07, 2015 PROPERTY BY THE SANTA FE COUNTY Time: 10:00 a.m.

2013 Volkswagen SHERIFF Jetta TDI Place: Albuquerque Notice is hereby givlocal 1 owner trade, 40 mpg!, heatArmory ed leather, sunroof, clean Carfax, 600 Wyoming Blvd NE en that on January 16, NICE $17,953 505-913-2900 Albuquerque, NM 2015 an auction will be held at 4900 Pan 87801 American in AlbuAn agenda will be querque, New Mexico available before the per Writ of Execution. meeting. Please con- Two (2) items of property that is in the tact Elizabeth A. of the Alvarado, State Ar- possession mory Board Adminis- Santa Fe County Shertrator at (505) 474- iff’s Office will be auctioned off to sat-

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( 1877 for further infor- isfy a judgment. 2012 mation. Thank you. black Maxey Welding 16 foot trailer and a Published in The San- white enclosed Contita Fe New Mexican on nental Cargo.

December 23-26, 2931, 2014 and January Published in The San1-2, 5, 2015 ta Fe New Mexican on December 22 and 29, 2014 and January 5, Legal # 97828 2015 STATE OF NEW MEXICO LEGAL # 97856 IN THE PROBATE COURT ADVERTISEMENT SANTA FE COUNTY FOR PROPOSAL

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Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, January 30, 2015, for Category 1: Running Track and Court Surfaces - Materials, Installation, Repair and Renovation; Category 2: Synthetic Turf - Materials, Installation, Repair and Renovation; Category 3: Synthetic Turf Cleaning, Grooming and Maintenance.

There will be a NonRequired PreProposal Conference held on Thursday, January 08, 2015, at 1:30 PM MST at the Cooperative Educational Services offices, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM. To participate in the PreProposal Conference by phone, contact CES’ Procurement office by phone at 505344-5470.

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "SEALED PROPOSAL RFP 2015-002A" on the front of the envelope. A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and RFP forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505-344-9343), mail, email (bids@ces.org) or by telephone (505-3445470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday, except holidays.

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The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is requesting bids to procure a licensed construction company for the Romero Park Landscape Improvements Phase I located at County Road 62 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The site improvements consist of site furnishings, playground, shade structure, signage, landscape surfacing, planting, irrigation around existing facilities, perimeter fencing and access control. Bids may be held for ninety (90) days subject to all action by the County.

Santa Fe County reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or in whole. A completed bid package must be submitted in a sealed container indicating the bid title and number along with the bidding firm’s name and address clearly marked on the outside of the container. All bids must be received by 2:00 PM (MST) on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Santa Fe County Projects, Facilities & Open Space Division located at 901 W. Alameda, Suite 20-C, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501. By submitting a bid for the requested materials and/or services each firm is certifying that its bid is in compliance with regulations and requirements stated within the IFB package.

A Pre-Bid Conference & Site Visit will be held on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM (MST) at the Projects, Facilities & Open Space Division located at 901 W. Alameda, Suite 20-C, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501.

Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference & Site Visit is MANDATORY.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: All qualified bidders will receive consideration of contract(s) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, an/s/ David Chavez, cestry, age, physical Executive Director and mental handicap, Published in The San- serious mental condita Fe New Mexican on tion, disability, spousDecember 22 and 29, al affiliation, sexual orientation or gender 2014 identity.

LEGAL # 97880 The Invitation for Bid Documents including SANTA FE COUNTY plans and specifications will be available IFB# 2015-0195by contacting Pamela PW/PL Lindstam, Santa Fe ROMERO PARK County Purchasing, LANDSCAPE by telephone at (505) IMPROVEMENTS 992-6759 or by email PHASE I Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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y a t plindsta@santafecou ntynm.gov. The County will provide a drop box link to download the Bid Documents. A copy of the advertisement information will also be located at the Santa Fe County website at http://www.santafec ountynm.gov/service s / c u r r e n t solicitations.

p y 2015. The increase in expenditures to the Medicaid Program is anticipated to be $250,000 of which approximately $175,000 will come from federal matching funds.

Should the Department revise the proposed rates based on comments received, the Department will make retroactive payment adjustments as appropriate. The proposed fee schedule amounts may be found on the HSD website by going to: http://www.hsd.state .nm.us/providers/feeschedules.aspx Accept the terms and conditions of using the site, and then see the section "Proposed Speech Audiology Rehab Rate Additions 1.2015.

BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 29, 2014 LEGAL # 97886 The New Mexico Human Services Department Medical Assistance Division is providing these notices for the purpose of receiving comments on proposed Medicaid rate increases for some behavioral health services, for new school services, for rate additions for outpatient hospital reimbursement, and for a review of the Medicaid existing fee schedules.

The behavioral health increases will be implemented effective January 1, 2015. The proposed change would increase the rates for several behavioral health codes by 5% above the existing rates. These are for very specific services including diagnostic interviews, individual and family psychotherapy, intensive outpatient, assertive community therapy, and some psychosocial rehabilitation services.

The proposed fee schedule amounts may be found on the HSD website by going to: http://www.hsd.state .nm.us/providers/feeschedules.aspx Accept the terms and conditions of using the site, and then see the section "Proposed Behavioral Health Fee Schedule Rate Increase for Selected Codes 1.2015.pdf."

The increase in expenditures to the Medicaid Program is anticipated to be $6.9 million, including costs under managed care plans, of which approximately $4.8 million will come from federal matching funds.

The New Mexico Human Services Department Medical Assistance Division is also receiving comments on proposed rate additions for the outpatient hospital prospective payment system (OPPS) fee schedule. These will be implemented effective January 1, 2015. This schedule is adjusted every January 1 to make necessary changes due to changes in the Medicare OPPS payment rates.

The changes are not expected to increase or decrease overall payment amounts made under OPPS. The complete list of codes and changes may be found on the same website indicated above, under proposed OPPS rates for January 1, 2015.

All existing rates for professional services for HCPC codes, CPT codes, including other Behavioral Health services are available under the link to fee schedules, above, and the Department will receive comments on those payment rates as well.

Recorded comments may be left at (505) 827-7743.

Interested persons may also address comments via electronic mail to: cecelia.salazar@state .nm.us. Written mail, electronic mail and recorded comments must be received no later than 5 p.m. MST on January 29, 2015.

Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on The Department is al- December 29, 2014 so receiving comments on proposed rate additions for school based You can view speech/audiology reyour Legal Notice habilitation.

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Record as Document Number 852059, apSTATE OF NEW MEXI- pearing in Plat Book 267 at Page 20, ReCO COUNTY OF SANTA FE cords of Santa Fe FIRST JUDICIAL DIS- County, New Mexico.

TRICT COURT The address of the reCase No. D-101-CV- al property is 114 State Rd. 503, Santa 2012-03331 Fe, New Mexico NEW MEXICO BANK & 87506. Plaintiff does not represent or warTRUST, rant that the stated Plaintiff street address is the street address of the v. described property; if the street address ANTHONY G. does not match the WHITMAN, et al. legal description, Defendants. then the property being sold herein is the NOTICE OF SALE property more particdescribed NOTICE IS HEREBY ularly GIVEN that the under- above, not the propsigned Special Mas- erty located at the ter will on January 7, street address; any 2015 at 10:30 a.m. out- prospective purchasside the front en- er at the sale is adtrance of the Judge vised that it should Steve Herrera Judicial verify the location Complex, 225 Monte- and address of the zuma Ave., Santa Fe, property being sold.

Santa Fe County, NM, The sale will be made sell and convey to the pursuant to the judgentered on highest bidder for ment cash all the right, ti- March 8, 2014 in the tle, and interest of above entitled and cause, the above-named de- numbered fendants in and to which was a suit to foreclose a mortgage the following described real estate locat- held by the aboveed in said County and named Plaintiff and wherein Plaintiff was State: All of Tract 1 as adjudged to have a against the shown on Plat of Sur- lien vey Entitled "Plat above-described real estate in the sum of Showing Lot Split for Anthony Whitman $450,079.38, as of Sepwithin a portion of tember 1, 2013, plus Comp. 26, P.C. 309 of interest thereafter to the Pojoaque Pueblo the date of sale at the Grant in Section 8, rate of 2.000% per T19N, RNE, year, plus costs of N.M.P.M….", Filed for the sale including the Special Master’s fee, LEGAL # 97807

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LEGALS p publication costs, and Plaintiff’s costs expended for attorney fees, taxes, insurance, and keeping the property in good repair. Plaintiff has the right to bid at such sale and submit its bid verbally or in writing. The Plaintiff may apply all or any part of its Judgment to the purchase price in lieu of cash.

At the date and time stated above, the Special Master may postpone the sale to such later date and time as the Special Master may specify.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that this sale may be subject to a bankruptcy filing, a payoff, a reinstatement or any other condition that would cause the cancellation of this sale. Further, if any of these conditions exist at the time of sale, this sale will be null and void, the successful bidder’s funds shall be returned, and the Special Master and the mortgagee giving this notice shall not be liable to the successful bidder for any damages.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the real property and improvements described above will be sold subject to any and all patent reservations, easements, all recorded and unrecorded liens not foreclosed herein, and all recorded and

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LEGALS unrecorded special assessments and taxes that may be due.

Plaintiff and its attorneys disclaim all responsibility for, and the purchaser at the sale takes the property subject to, the valuation of the property by the County Assessor as real or personal property, affixture of any mobile or manufactured home to the land, deactivation of title to a mobile or manufactured home on the property, if any, environmental contamination on the property, if any, and land use violations concerning the property, if any.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the purchaser at such sale shall take title to the above-described real property subject to rights of redemption.

Dated: December 3, 2014. /s/ Margaret Lake electronically filed Margaret Lake Special Master Pro Legal Services, LLC 5041 Indian School Road NE, Suite 200 Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 715-3711 Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2014

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STATE OF NEW MEXICO Governing Board (the “Board”) of the Santa COUNTY OF Fe Community College SANTA FE District, County of Santa Fe, State of New Mexico, The Governing Board as the governing board (the “Board”) of the of Santa Fe Community Santa Fe Community College (the “College”), College (the “College”), has determined that in the County of Santa a regular community Fe and the State of New college district election Mexico, met in open to elect Board Members session in full conformity (the “Election”) shall with law and the rules be held Tuesday, and regulations of the February 3, 2015, Board at the Governing and that a Resolution Board Room #223, 6401 and Proclamation of Richards Avenue, Santa the Election shall be Fe, New Mexico, on the issued by the Board, in 10th day of December, accordance with Section 2014, at the hour of 2:00 21 13 18.1, NMSA 1978; p.m. Upon roll call, the NOW, THEREFORE, BE following members were IT RESOLVED BY THE found to be present: GOVERNING BOARD Present: OF THE SANTA FE Chair: Linda Siegle COMMUNITY COLLEGE Vice Chair: Dr. Martha DISTRICT, COUNTY Romero OF SANTA FE, STATE Secretary: Kathy Keith OF NEW MEXICO, Members: J. Chris THAT THE FOLLOWING Abeyta RESOLUTION AND Pablo Sedillo PROCLAMATION BE Absent: AND IT HEREBY IS Also Present: President ISSUED: Randy Grissom PROCLAMATION The following resolution Section 1. The regular and proclamation was Community College then introduced: District election to elect RESOLUTION AND board members for the PROCLAMATION Santa Fe Community OF COLLEGE DISTRICT College District, County ELECTION of Santa Fe, New Mexico (the “District”) shall be CALLING FOR A held in conjunction with REGULAR COMMUNITY the election for the Santa COLLEGE DISTRICT Fe Public School Board ELECTION TO BE HELD on Tuesday, February 3, IN THE SANTA FE 2015.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE Section 2.

DISTRICT, COUNTY Two (2) persons shall be OF SANTA FE, STATE elected to the Governing OF NEW MEXICO, ON Board of the Santa Fe FEBRUARY 3, 2015, Community College FOR THE PURPOSE District for a full term of OF VOTING TO ELECT six (6) years from within BOARD MEMBERS. the College District, WHEREAS, the and the positions to be

filled are respectively designated Position 1 and Position 4. One (1) person shall be elected to the Governing Board of the Santa Fe Community College District for a term of two (2) years to serve out the full term that was vacated in 2013. This position to be filled is designated Position 2.

The terms for Position 1 and Position 4 begin on April 1, 2015 and expire on March 31, 2021.

The term for Position 2 begins April 1, 2015 and expires on March 31, 2017.

Section 3.

The candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for Position 1 shall be elected to Position 1, the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for Position 2 shall be elected to Position 2, and the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes for Position 4 shall be elected to Position 4.

Section 4.

Any resident of the Santa Fe Community College District over the age of twenty-one (21) who is a qualified elector of the State of New Mexico, who desires to become a candidate for the office of member of the Community College District Board shall file a declaration of candidacy. Declarations of candidacy and a sworn statement of intent are to be filed with the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Street, Santa Fe, New Mexico, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., on December 17, 2014.

Section 5.

Affidavits of withdrawal of candidacy or declarations of intent to be a write-in candidate are to be filed with the County Clerk of Santa Fe County before 5:00 p.m. on December 30, 2014.

Section 6.

The precincts, including consolidated precincts, and the location and designation of each polling place shall be as follows:

ESTADO DE NUEVO MÉXICO CONDADO DE SANTA FE

puestos que a cubrir están designados respectivamente Puesto 1 y Puesto 4. Se elegirá una (1) persona para cubrir un mandato de dos (2) años para cumplir el mandato completo que se abandonó en 2013. Se comienzan los mandatos de Puesto 1 y Puesto 4 el 1 de abril de 2015 y se terminan el 31 de marzo de 2021, El mandato del Puesto 2 comienza el 1 de abril de 2015 y se termina el 31 de marzo de 2017.

Sección 3.

El candidato que recibe el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 1 se elegirá al Puesto 1, el candidato que recibe el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 2 se elegirá al Puesto 2, y el candidato que recibe el mayor número de votos para el Puesto 4 se elegirá al Puesto 4.

Sección 4.

Cualquier residente del Distrito del Community College de Santa Fe quien ha cumplido veintiún (21) años y es elector calificado del Estado de Nuevo México, quien desea llegar a ser candidato para el puesto del miembro del Consejo del Distrito del Community College debería presentar una declaración de candidatura. Hay que registrar una declaración de candidatura y una afirmación jurada de intención con el Secretario del Condado de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, Nuevo México, entre las horas de las 9:00 a.m. hasta las 5:00 p.m. del 17 de diciembre de 2014.

Sección 5.

Las declaraciones

juradas de retirada de la candidatura o para ser un candidato por escrito (”write-in”) deberían presentarse con el Secretario del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 30 de diciembre de 2014.

Sección 6.

Los recintos, incluyendo los recintos consolidados, y la ubicación y designación de cada centro electoral serán como a continuación:

“Consejo”) del Distrito del Community College of Santa Fe, Condado de Santa Fe, Estado de Nuevo México, El Consejo como el consejo de de Administración administración del (el “Consejo”) del Community College of “Community College” de Santa Fe (el “College”), Santa Fe (el “College”), ha determinado que en el Condado de Santa se debería realizar Fe y el estado de Nuevo una elección regular México, se reuninó para el Miembros del en una sesión abierta Consejo (la “Elección”) el al público en plena martes, 3 de febrero de conformidad con la ley, 2015, y que el Consejo y con las reglas y los emite una Resolución reglamentos de Consejo y Proclamación de la en la Sala del Consejo Elección, de acuerdo de Administración #223, con Sección 21 12 18.1, 6401 Richards Avenue, NMSA 1978.

Santa Fe, Nuevo México, el día 10 de diciembre AHORA, POR LO de 2014, a las 2:00 TANTO, EL CONSEJO p.m. Al llamar lista, se DE ADMINISTRACIÓN encontaron presentes los DEL DISTRITO DEL siguientes miembros: COMMUNITY COLLEGE Presidenta: Linda Siegle DE SANTA FE, Vicepresidenta: Dra. CONDADO DE SANTA Martha Romero FE, ESTADO DE NUEVO Secretaria: Kathy Keith MÉXICO, RESUELVE Miembros: J. Chris LA SIGUIENTE Abeyta RESOLUCIÓN Y Pablo Sedillo PROCLAMACIÓN QUE Ausentes: POR ESTE MEDIO SE Ademas Presentes: EMITE: Rector Randy Grissom PROCLAMACIÓN Luego se presentó la Sección 1. siguiente resolución y La elección regular del proclamación: Distrito del Community RESOLUCIÓN Y College para elegir PROCLAMACIÓN miembros del consejo DE LA ELECCIÓN DEL del Distrito del DISTRITO DEL COLLEGE Community College de Santa Fe, Condado de UNA LLAMADA A UNA Santa Fe, Nuevo México ELECCIÓN REGULAR (el “Distrito”) se realizará DEL DISTRITO en conjunto con la DEL COMMUNITY elección del Consejo de COLLEGE DE SANTA las Escuelas Públicas de FE, CONDADO DE Santa Fe, el martes, 3 de SNATA FE, ESTADO DE febrero de 2015.

NUEVO MÉXICO, EL 3 Sección 2.

Se DE FEBRERO DE 2015 elegirán dos (2) personas CON EL PROPÓSITO para servir como DE ELEGIR MIEMBROS miembros del Consejo DEL CONSEJO. de Administración desde dentro del Distrito CONSIDERANDO, del College para un que el Consejo de mandato completo Administración (el de seis (6) años, y los

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LEGALS LEGAL # 97871 ADVERTISEMENT FOR PROPOSAL Cooperative Educational Services, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, will receive sealed proposals until 1:30 p.m. local time, Friday, January 30, 2015, for: Category 1 Lot 1: Athletic and Recreational Field Lighting - Fixtures, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Category 1 Lot 2: Athletic and Recreational Field Lighting - Fixtures and Equipment Only Category 2 Lot 1: Auditorium Rigging and Lighting -Fixtures, Controls, Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Category 2 Lot 2: Auditorium Rigging and Lighting -Fixtures, Bulbs, and Equipment Only Category 3 Lot 1: Indoor and Outdoor Sc o r e b o a rd s , Marquees, Message Boards, Street Signs, Building Signage Equipment, Installation, Maintenance, and Repairs Category 3 Lot 2: Indoor and Outdoor Sc o r e b o a rd s , Marquees, Message Boards, Street Signs, Building Signage Equipment Only There

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Required PreProposal Conference held on Thursday, January 8, 2015, at 1:30 PM MST at the Cooperative Educational Services offices, 4216 Balloon Park Road NE, Albuquerque, NM. To participate in the PreProposal Conference by phone, contact CES’ Procurement office by phone at 505344-5470.

LEGAL # 97878 SANTA FE COUNTY IFB# 2015-0194PW/PL ROMERO PARK PHASE I CIVIL IMPROVEMENTS

All proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked "SEALED PROPOSAL RFP 2015-002B" on the front of the envelope.

A list of qualifications and specifications, instructions to bidders and RFP forms can be obtained upon request by fax (505344-9343), mail, email (bids@ces.org) or by telephone (505-3445470) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., MondayFriday, except holidays.

Cooperative Educational Services reserves the express right to accept or reject any or all bids. /s/ David Chavez, Executive Director Published in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 22 and 29, 2014

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Capshaw Middle School At Large 81,37,54

La Cienega Community Center At Large 12,62

The Santa Fe County Public Works Department is requesting bids to procure a licensed construction company for the Romero Park Phase I Civil Improvements located at County Road 62 in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The work consists of selective site demolition, site preparation, earthwork, entry drive and parking area, regulatory signage/striping, utilities, hardscape improvements and irrigation sleeving around existing facilities and improvements. Bids may be held for ninety (90) days subject to all action by the County.

Santa Fe County reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or in whole. A completed bid package must be submitted in a sealed container indicating the bid title and number along with the bidding firm’s name and address clearly marked on the outside of the container.

All bids must be received by 2:00 PM (MST) on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 a t

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Absentee Voting Location: 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM

For purposes of absentee voting all of the Districts Santa Fe County are consolidated into one Fair Building single precinct and the At Large location of the polling 56 place for such absent Hondo Fire Station #2 voter precinct is the At Large Sweeney Elementary office of the County Clerk 13,68 At Large of Santa Fe County, 102 67,75,86,89 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, St Joseph’s Parish Hall New Mexico. Absentee At Large Agua Fria voting will be permitted POLLING LOCATIONS 16,72 Community Center as authorized by Section Santa Fe Community At Large 1-22-19 NMSA 1978, College District, Turquoise Trail 66 and the Absent Voter February 3, 2015 Elementary Act of the Election At Large Chaparral Elementary Code, Sections 1-6-1 POLLING PLACE 14,70,88 At Large through 1-6-18, NMSA CONSOLIDATED 50,51,76,77 1978. Applications for PRECINTS Academy @ absentee ballots may be ALL SFCC POSITIONS Larragoite School DeVargas Middle School obtained from the office AT LARGE At Large At Large of the County Clerk of Acequia Madre 24 35 Santa Fe County, 102 Elementary Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, At Large Agua Fria Genoveva Chavez New Mexico, Tuesday, 9,36,46,47 Community Center Community Center January 6, 2015 at 8:00 At Large At Large a.m. through Friday, Aspen Community 80 38,39,49,74 January 30, 2015 at 5:00 Magnet School p.m. The County Clerk At Large Tierra Encantada Salazar Elementary is required by statute 25,33 Charter School At Large to destroy unused At Large 31,32,34 absentee ballots, so DeVargas Middle School 26 completed applications At Large Santa Fe County must be returned to the 41 Fort Marcy Complex Fair Building County Clerk prior to that At Large At Large time. Absentee ballots Tierra Encantada 10,22,28,30 29,78 of District voters may Charter School be marked in person At Large Gonzales Early Voting Locations: at the office of the 27 Community School Santa Fe Community County Clerk of Santa At Large College Fe County, 102 Grant St. John’s 11,20,21 6401 Richards Avenue Avenue, Santa Fe, New Methodist Church Room 209 Mexico, and delivered At Large Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe, NM 87508 to the County Clerk from 48,55 At Large Friday January 9, 2015 Public Schools 64 Santa Fe Public Schools at 8:00 a.m. until Friday, Administration Building Tesuque Elementary Educational Services January 30, 2015, at 5:00 At Large At Large Center p.m. At any time prior 42,43,52,53 7,8 Conference Room A to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, 610 Alta Vista Street, February 2, 2015, any Unitarian Church Unity Church of Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM 87505 person whose absentee At Large At Large ballot application has Eldorado Community School At Large 17,57.63,65,69,71

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La Cienega Community Center At Large 12,62

Por el propósito del voto en ausencia todos los Distritos se consolidan en un solo recinto y la Capshaw Middle School ubicación para el centro At Large Santa Fe County electoral por tal voto en 81,37,54 Fair Building ausencia es la oficina del At Large Secretario del Condado Eldorado 56 de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Community School Avenue, Santa Fe, Nuevo At Large Sweeney Elementary México. Se permite el 17,57.63,65,69,71 At Large voto en ausencia como 67,75,86,89 autorizado por Sección Hondo Fire Station #2 1-22-19 NMSA 1978, At Large Agua Fria y la Ley de Votantes 13,68 Community Center Ausentes del Código de At Large Elecciones, Secciones St Joseph’s Parish Hall 66 1-6-1 hasta 1-6-18, UBICACIONES DE At Large NMSA 1978. Se puede LOS CENTROS 16,72 Chaparral Elementary obtener solicitudes para ELECTORALES At Large el voto en ausencia en la Distrito del Community Turquoise Trail 50,51,76,77 oficina del Secretario del College de Santa Fe, 3 Elementary Condado del Condado de febrero del 2015 At Large DeVargas Middle School de Santa Fe, 102 Grant 14,70,88 At Large Avenue, Santa Fe, Nuevo CENTRO 35 México, el martes 6 ELECTORALES Academy @ de enero de 2015 a RECINTOS Larragoite School Genoveva Chavez las 8:00 a.m. hasta el CONSOLIDADES At Large Community Center viernes 30 de enero de TODOS LOS PUESTAS 24 At Large 2015 a las 5:00 p.m. Las DE SFCC.EDU 38,39,49,74 leyes requieren que el AT LARGE Agua Fria Secretario del Condado Acequia Madre Community Center Salazar Elementary destruye papeletas del Elementary At Large At Large voto en ausencia no At Large 80 31,32,34 usadas, por lo tanto las 9,36,46,47 solicitudes tienen que Tierra Encantada Santa Fe County devolverse al Secretario Aspen Community Charter School Fair Building del Condado antes de Magnet School At Large At Large esa hora. Se puede llenar At Large 26 29,78 las papeletas del voto en 25,33 ausencia en persona en Fort Marcy Complex Ubicaciones de la oficina del Secretario DeVargas Middle School At Large votación temprana: del Condado del At Large 10,22,28,30 Community College de Condado de Santa Fe, 41 Santa Fe 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Gonzales 6401 Richards Avenue Fe, Nuevo México, y Tierra Encantada Community School Sala 209 entregarlas al Secretario Charter School At Large Santa Fe, NM 87508 de Condado desde el At Large 11,20,21 viernes, 9 de enero de 27 Escuelas Públicas de 2015 a las 8 a.m. hasta Sweeney Elementary Santa Fe el viernes 30 de enero St. John’s At Large Centro de Servicios de 2015 a las 5 p.m.

Methodist Church 64 Educativos En cualquier momento At Large Sala de Conferencias A antes de las 5:00 p.m.

48,55 Tesuque Elementary 610 Alta Vista Street, del lunes 2 de febrero de At Large Santa Fe, NM 87505 2015, cualquier persona Public Schools 7,8 cuya solicitud del voto Administration Building Ubicación del voto en en ausencia pero que no At Large Unity Church of Santa Fe ausencia: ha recibido la papeleta 42,43,52,53 At Large 102 Grant Avenue, Santa podría presentar una 82,83 Fe, NM declaración jurada en la

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the Santa Fe County Projects, Facilities & Open Space Division located at 901 W. Alameda, Suite 20-C, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501. By submitting a bid for the requested materials and/or services each firm is certifying that its bid is in compliance with regulations and requirements stated within the IFB package.

y g by telephone at (505) 992-6759 or by email a t plindsta@santafecou ntynm.gov. The County will provide a drop box link to download the Bid Documents. A copy of the advertisement information will also be located at the Santa Fe County website at http://www.santafec ountynm.gov/service s / c u r r e n t solicitations.

A Pre-Bid Conference & Site Visit will be held on Monday, January 5, 2015 at 2:00 PM ( M S T ) at the Projects, Facilities & Open Space Division located at 901 W. Alameda, Suite 20-C, Santa Fe, N.M. 87501.

Attendance at the Pre-Bid Conference & Site Visit is MANDATORY.

BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED ABOVE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Piublished in The Santa Fe New Mexican on December 29, 2014

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT: All qualified bidders will receive consideration of contract(s) without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical and mental handicap, serious mental condition, disability, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The Invitation for Bid Documents including plans and specifications will be available by contacting Pamela Lindstam, Santa Fe County Purchasing,

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Continued... been accepted and who was mailed an absentee ballot but who has not received the absentee ballot may execute, in the office of the County Clerk of Santa Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico, a sworn affidavit stating that the voter did not receive or vote his absentee ballot. Upon receipt of the sworn affidavit, the County Clerk shall issue the voter a replacement absentee ballot. Sealed envelopes containing marked absentee ballots of District voters will be received by the County Clerk of Santa Fe County until 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, 2015.

Section 7.

The polling places will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on election day, Tuesday, February 3, 2015. Early voting polling places will be open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from January 14, 2015 to January 30, 2015.

Section 8.

The County Clerk of Santa Fe County, New Mexico is required by law to close the registration books for the election at 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, and a person will be allowed to vote only if he or she is an elector of the District and currently registered to vote in the District at that time.

Any qualified elector of the District who is not now registered and who wishes to vote at the election should register during regular office hours at the office of County Clerk of Santa

Fe County, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico, or with any registration agent at a designated agency as provided in Sections 1-4-47 and 1-4-48, NMSA 1978, prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. For federal qualified electors and overseas voters, the County Clerk shall accept a certificate of registration by electronic transmission from a voter qualified to apply for and vote by absentee ballot in the District if the transmission is received before 5:00 p.m. on January 30, 2015, the Friday immediately preceding the election.

oficina del Secretario del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, Nuevo México, que ni recibió ni votó con su papeleta del voto en ausencia.

AL recibir la declaración jurada, el Secretario del Condado emitirá al votante una papeleta del voto en ausencia de reemplazo. El Secretario del Condado recibirá los sobres cerrados que contienen las papeletas del voto en ausencia llenadas hasta el 7:00 p.m., martes, 3 de febrero de 2015.

Sección 7.

El centro electoral estará abierto entre las 7:00 a.m. y el 7:00 p.m. el día de la elección, el martes 3 de febrero de 2015. Los centros electorales para la votación temprana se mantendrán abiertos entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m. desde el 14 de enero de 2014 hasta el 30 de enero de 2015.

Sección 8.

La ley requiere que el Secretario del Condado del Condado de Santa Fe, Nuevo México, cierra los libros de registro para la elección a las 5:00 p.m. el martes 6 de enero de 2015, y se permite que una persona podría votar solamente si él o ella es elector del Distrito y actualmente inscrita para votar en el Distrito. Cualquier elector calificado del Distrito que no se inscribe y quien desea inscribirse durante las horas regulares de oficina del Secretario del Condado del Candado de Santa Fe, 102 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, Nuevo México, o con cualquier agente de inscripción en una agencia designada como contemplado en

las Secciones 1-4-47 y 1-4-49. NMSA, 1978, antes del 5:00 p.m. del martes 6 de enero del 2014. Para electores federales calificados y votantes en el extranjero, el Secretario del Condado debería aceptar una certificación de inscripción por transmisión electrónica de un votante calificado para postular para y votar por una papeleta del voto en ausencia en el Distrito si se recibe la transmisión antes del 5:00 p.m. del 30 de enero de 2015, el viernes inmediatamente antes de la elección.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing resolution shall, in conformity with the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965 as amended, be published once a week for three (3) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation within the Community College District, with the last date of publication not later than thirty (30) days prior to the election.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2014.

SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT COUNTY OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO Chair, Linda Siegle ATTEST: By: Secretary, Kathy Keith

SE RESUELVE ADEMÁS que la anterior resolución, en conforme con la Ley Federal de Derechos de Votación de 1965 en su versión modificada, se publicará una vez la semana por tres (3) semanas consecutivas en un periódico de circulación dentro del Distrito del Community College, con la última fecha de publicación a más tardar treinta (30) días antes de la elección.

APROBADO Y ADOPTADO el 10 de diciembre de 2014.

DISTRITO DEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DE SANTA FE CONDADO DE SANTA FE, NUEVO MÉXICO Presidenta, Linda Siegle Afirmada: Por: Secretaria, Kathy Keith

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Chess quiz WHITE WINS THE ROOK Hint: Kill on Black squares.

Solution: 1. Bc1! Ra5 2. Bd2! Re5 3. Bc3 pins and wins the rook.

Hocus Focus

Super Quiz Take this Super Quiz to a Ph.D. Score 1 point for each correct answer on the Freshman Level, 2 points on the Graduate Level and 3 points on the Ph.D. Level.

Subject: VILLAINS Identify the villain. (e.g., In Cinderella, Lady Tremaine is better known as ____.

Answer: The Wicked Stepmother.)

FRESHMAN LEVEL 1. Who said, “I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!”?

Answer________ 2. The father of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia Organa.

Answer________ 3. Who killed Cock Robin?

Answer________ GRADUATE LEVEL 4. This business magnate villain’s goal is to kill Superman.

Answer________ 5. Jack Nicholson portrayed this villain in Batman.

Answer________ 6. He is defined as the Necromancer in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings.

Answer________ PH.D. LEVEL 7. Who put Pussy in the well?

Answer________ 8. She is the villain of One Hundred and One Dalmatians.

Answer________ 9. He plots to seize the throne in The Lion King.

Answer________ ANSWERS:

1. The Wicked Witch of the West. 2. Darth Vader.

3. The Sparrow. 4. Lex Luthor. 5. The Joker.

6. Sauron. 7. Little Johnny Flynn. 8. Cruella de Vil. 9. Scar.

Jumble

SCORING: 18 points — congratulations, doctor; 15 to 17 points — honors graduate; 10 to 14 points — you’re plenty smart, but no grind; 4 to 9 points — you really should hit the books harder; 1 point to 3 points — enroll in remedial courses immediately; 0 points — who reads the questions to you? (c) 2015 Ken Fisher

Today in history Today is Monday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2014. There are two days left in the year.

Today’s highlight in history: On Dec. 29, 1170, Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was slain in Canterbury Cathedral by knights loyal to King Henry II.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH If you wake up with a battle cry in your head, know that you probably were in the midst of a power play for control in your dreams.

Tonight: Happily focus on the better parts of your life.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH It is always good to listen to your inner voice to see which direction you should head in. Tonight: Postpone what you can for as long as you can.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You’ll blissfully walk into a situation that might be more intense than you had expected. Tonight: Communication flourishes.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You could be somewhat withdrawn in the morning.

A loved one might decide to pick an argument with you in order to draw you in closer. Tonight: Just don’t be alone.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH If you can manage to bypass some of the mental grenades that surround you, you will be a lot happier. Tonight: Try some exotic cuisine.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might try to form something solid out of nothing more than loosely related facts and/or feelings. Tonight: Use your sixth sense.

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ANNIE’S MAILBOX

Sleep pattern is causing problems Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for 20 years, and we have three children under 15. He has always been a bit of a night owl, but now, in his mid-50s, he’s turning into my 80-year-old father.

My husband works from 8 a.m. until 5, comes home and eats dinner and then sits on the couch. He falls asleep watching TV and then isn’t tired again until midnight. He goes to bed and wakes up at 4 a.m. and can’t fall asleep again, so he turns on the TV, falls asleep and is up at 7 a.m. for the day.

I don’t resent him for not helping in the evenings with chores and children, but, Annie, he sleeps when the kids are awake and home from school, and they rarely get a chance to have quality time together. The biggest problem is when we go on vacation. He’ll skip the naps for a day or two and then turn into a big, bad bear. He is crabby with everyone. Of course, he cannot see that this is because of his sleep patterns and blames us for making him angry.

I believe if he went to bed at 11 p.m. and woke up at 7 a.m., he would get the full eight hours he needs and would be awake when the rest of us are. He won’t entertain any of my suggestions, and it makes him angry even to talk about it. It’s almost as if he is cheating on me with the TV. I am raising the kids alone and feel like I am married to my father. — Help Dear Help: It sounds as though your husband has a sleep disorder. He is tired when he gets home because he doesn’t sleep sufficiently at night. So he naps.

The nap tides him over until midnight, but because he’s already slept a couple of hours, he isn’t tired enough to sleep the rest of the night. It has become a vicious cycle that he doesn’t know how to change. He may even have sleep apnea that interferes with his rest at night. Please approach this like the medical issue it is. Suggest he speak to his doctor and get a refer-

ral to a sleep clinic.

Dear Annie: For Christmas, one of my sisters sent out a wish list for her 7-year-old son from an online retailer. Annie, the least expensive item was $35.

I barely know any of my nephews and nieces, since they live on the other side of the country, and I was planning to send gift cards.

But I felt intimidated and picked something from the wish list.

I have five other nephews and nieces, not to mention my own child, my husband and my parents. I can’t afford to spend that much on one child. I don’t want to be stuck in this position next year.

What do I do? — Cheap Aunt Dear Aunt: A wish list is not a command. It is a suggestion. You do not have to pick anything from the list, nor do you need to spend the same amount elsewhere. Next Christmas, send your nieces and nephews what you can afford and what you wish to give them. You might even consider a gift card to their preferred online retailer so they can use it toward the purchase of one of their wish list items.

Dear Annie: My heart went out to “Grieving,” the grandmother whose toddler grandson died in an accidental drowning.

I am a lifeguard. We teach a program for kids ages 9 months to 3 years called “Float for Life.” This program helps children develop the reflex of keeping their heads above water. In some cases, they are even able to learn the elementary backstroke. Please tell your readers to check at their local pools for options like this. It could save many young lives. — Omaha 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.

Sheinwold’s bridge

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You often seem to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. Back away from someone who seems a bit off. Tonight: Hang out with a close pal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You tend to wonder what might be the best course of action. Today, everyone will give you an earful.

Tonight: Avoid a warring faction.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You seem to have incorporated a little more serenity into your life as of late.

Tonight: Do not back off.

Reach out to an important friend.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Pressure seems to build.

You might want to nix any spending. Tonight: A situation on the domestic front demands your attention.

Cryptoquip

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH Know that your responses could be slightly off. You might want to clobber someone today for an offhand statement. Tonight: Try to clear the air.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You will work best with a friend when trying to plan a budget or decide on a gift. Tonight: Take a hard look at your budget, and be sure to count your change.

Jacqueline Bigar

The Cryptoquip is a substitution cipher in which one letter stands for another. If you think that X equals O, it will equal O throughout the puzzle. Single letters, short words and words using an apostrophe give you clues to locating vowels. Solution is by trial and error. © 2015 by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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THE NEW MEXICAN Monday, December 29, 2014

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